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Elsewhere, Democrats are frustrated by Biden’s border crackdown. In Mass., Healey ‘strongly’ supports it.

Governor Maura Healey was mostly mum on a policy that would allow officials to prevent migrants from claiming asylum, training her fire not on the president but on Congress for failing to pass an immigration bill.
How Biden’s new order to halt asylum at the US border is supposed to work Biden rolls out asylum restrictions, months in the making, to help ‘gain control’ of the border

Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024′s last primary contests

President Biden and former President Donald Trump won Democratic and Republican primaries in a handful of states Tuesday, among some of the last contests on the 2024 primary calendar.

Mashpee police search for missing teen, separately investigating fight at high school

Mashpee police are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday and may be in danger, while also investigating an assault and battery last month at Mashpee High School and was posted on social media.

Several beaches across Massachusetts are closed because of bacteria. Here’s a list.
Freshwater and saltwater beaches from Ashby to Lynn had an excessive level of bacteria in the water, according to the state’s Department of Public Health.

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, other family members expected to take the stand in his federal gun trial

Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from the purchase of a gun in October 2018, accused of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user, and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
Here are five things to know about Hunter Biden’s gun trial

Taunton crossing guard arrested twice in one day after alleged attacks on parent, journalists

Louis F. Chaves was in court after allegedly attacking a parent with a stop sign stick at Taunton High School on Monday. He is no longer employed by the school district, officials said.

Man arrested for shooting outside Stop & Shop in Revere, suspect in custody, police say

Boston officials warn DoorDash, Uber, Grubhub drivers to stop ‘dangerous operation’ of scooters, mopeds

City officials cited “an alarming increase in unlawful and dangerous operation of motorcycles, mopeds, and motorized scooters by drivers offering delivery services."

Cambridge residents look for city support following Donnelly Field shooting
“We try and work really hard to create a world where people can grow up comfortably and safely,” Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons said at the Thursday meeting. “It’s incredibly frustrating and saddening for all of us to have to convene at meetings like this one.”

Flamingo spotted on Cape Cod beach; ‘A monumentally rare’ sight, expert says
The flamingo is believed to be the first wild bird of its kind to be seen in Massachusetts. It was in New York on Friday and Saturday, and was likely blown off course by a hurricane last year.

Orca spotted 7 miles off the coast of Chatham by crew on tuna fishing expedition
BRAVES 8, RED SOX 3

Red Sox open short series vs. the Braves with a dud, lose after giving away lead in middle innings

Kutter Crawford started for the Red Sox and took the loss. The righthander's ERA rose to 3.51 after he failed to hold a lead in the fifth inning and then saw the Braves surge ahead in the sixth.
On Baseball: MLB’s rules against gambling on baseball are clearly spelled out to the players

Boston officials announce street closings and safety measures for Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals

Canal Street will close to vehicles from 4 p.m. until midnight for at least the first four games in the series. Games Three and Four will be in Dallas, but TD Garden will have watch parties for those games.
TD Garden will host watch parties for NBA Finals Games 3 and 4

For now, Jacoby Brissett will continue working as the Patriots’ presumptive starting quarterback over rookie Drake Maye

Said Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt: “Jacoby [Brissett] is our starter. He’s playing excellent football for us in the spring. And Drake is coming on. Until that changes, we’re going to stick with what we got."

Bruce Arena breaks silence, but doesn’t offer anything new about his Revolution resignation

For the first time since his resignation last fall, the legendary coach spoke publicly about the experience, calling it “hurtful” while not expounding about what cost him his job in Foxborough.
ADRIAN WALKER

Do-nothing committees show the inner workings of the State House

The Legislature now conducts less and less of its business openly and fewer voices decide which bills live or die.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trump is not the problem

It’s his followers. It’s always been his followers.
JEFF JACOBY

More micromanaging will not cure Boston’s liquor license shortage
Alan Wirzbicki

Critics of Wu’s bike lanes get a candidate
IDEAS | JOE KEOHANE

The case for — gasp! — teaching kids to talk to strangers
JOAN VENNOCHI

The no-confidence fallout from the arrests of UMass Amherst protesters

More recent News

Mass. General Hospital medical assistant arraigned for alleged indecent assault of patient, prosecutors say
A woman reported to police on April 12 that Leonardo Hernandez had assaulted her at the Mass General dermatology unit several weeks earlier, prosecutors said.

FDA panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment
A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday — a potentially major setback to psychedelic advocates.

Roxbury Community College names new president
Jonathan K. Jefferson, who previously served as the chief academic officer and provost at Lesley University, will formally become president of the college on July 1.

Fugitive accused of murder for hire, running a drug ring arrested in Mashpee
Antwan Hue faces up to life in prison and possibly the death penalty if convicted of charges including murder for hire resulting in death, murder in connection with a drug offense, and cocaine trafficking.

A gas utility and climate advocates in Framingham offer a vision for the future: cleaner, cheaper energy
Using geothermal energy — relying on the steady temperature below ground to heat and cool buildings — is nothing new. What’s new in Framingham is the fact that climate advocates and a utility company, Eversource, devised a plan for a neighborhood geothermal project together.

US launches lobbying blitz to sell Gaza cease-fire plan to Hamas through Arab and Muslim nations
The plan would aim to free remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas and lead to the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza in phases.

Famine is possibly underway in northern Gaza despite recent aid efforts, a new report warns

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Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

If Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and carry the team to Banner No. 18, their legacies would be cemented. But all of this year’s success means nothing without a ring.
How Derrick White became a go-to spokesman for Boston-area brands

PERSPECTIVE
I once nearly died in a pool. Take it from me, kids need swim lessons.
Drowning is the leading cause of death among 1- to 4-year-olds. Why are parents struggling to find certified instruction for children?

KARA BASKIN
Going on a Trader Joe’s run? Here are 10 items you should consider picking up.
When it comes to Trader Joe’s, everyone seems to have a pet product, or at least a soft spot. These are Kara Baskin's essential items. What are yours? Tell us in the comments.

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Caitlin Clark is at the center of a conversation turning toxic and ugly. Women’s basketball deserves better.
A flagrant body check by a rival player has touched off a conversation replete with ill-advised opinions coming through prisms of race, gender, and social norms.

Culture & Lifestyle

Raitt place, Raitt time

Reverence and understatement define Lyric Stage’s ‘Yellow Face’

This week’s TV: The Donald Sterling story, heroes of color in WWII, and the ‘SNL’ bottom line

For its 138th season, Boston Pops celebrates its first (and long-overdue) Pride Night

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

Americans must reject Trump’s assault on rationality
Erwin Chemerinsky

Trump verdict: No one is above the law
Renée Graham

My Gen Z weekend
JEFF JACOBY

The law that ruined America’s immigration system
EDITORIAL

Booze, Boston, and Beacon Hill need to be shaken and stirred
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Cambridge residents look for city support following Donnelly Field shooting

“We try and work really hard to create a world where people can grow up comfortably and safely,” Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons said at the Thursday meeting. “It’s incredibly frustrating and saddening for all of us to have to convene at meetings like this one.”

Mass. General Hospital medical assistant arraigned for alleged indecent assault of patient, prosecutors say

A woman reported to police on April 12 that Leonardo Hernandez had assaulted her at the Mass General dermatology unit several weeks earlier, prosecutors said.
RI POLITICS

R.I. House committee votes for bill offering immunity to sex workers

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation warns that the bill contains a loophole that could be used to protect pimps, sex traffickers, and sex buyers.

Elsewhere, Democrats are frustrated by Biden’s border crackdown. In Mass., Healey ‘strongly’ supports it.

Governor Maura Healey was mostly mum on a policy that would allow officials to prevent migrants from claiming asylum, training her fire not on the president but on Congress for failing to pass an immigration bill.

Sports

MIAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Weymouth’s climb to competitiveness hits new heights by reaching Division 1 girls’ lacrosse quarterfinals

Yale-bound senior captain Megan Doyle paced the fifth-seeded Wildcats (17-5) with six goals and dominated the draw.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox place Wilyer Abreu on 10-day injured list with ankle sprain

The right fielder, who is batting .272/.344/.485 with an .829 OPS and six homers, was hurt when he slipped down the dugout steps Sunday.
BRAVES 8, RED SOX 3

Red Sox open short series vs. the Braves with a dud, lose after giving away lead in middle innings

Kutter Crawford started for the Red Sox and took the loss. The righthander's ERA rose to 3.51 after he failed to hold a lead in the fifth inning and then saw the Braves surge ahead in the sixth.
MLB

MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensions
AUTO RACING

Parnelli Jones, previous oldest living Indianapolis 500 winner, dies at 90
MIAA BASEBALL TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Staked to an early lead, Liam Kinneen settles in, fans 12, and sends BC High baseball back to the Division 1 quarterfinals

Business

TALKING POINTS

Johnson & Johnson hit with hefty verdict in baby powder case

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

US job openings fall to 8.1 million, lowest since 2021, but remain at historically high levels

The high level of job openings reflects a surprisingly strong US labor market.

Fidelity piles on pressure in revenue plan for ETF firms

New report presents optimistic outlook for Boston’s economy despite concern about commercial property
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

I once nearly died in a pool. Take it from me, kids need swim lessons.
Cooking

From steak sandwiches to grilled potato salad, a Father’s Day menu that makes the most of outdoor cooking
CONNECTIONS

How an Olivia Rodrigo concert reconnected me with my old bestie
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, June 3-9

metro

Happy Pride! Here’s a partial list of events to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all June in Massachusetts.

Boston officials announce street closings and safety measures for Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals

Flamingo spotted on Cape Cod beach; ‘A monumentally rare’ sight, expert says

sports

Bruce Arena breaks silence, but doesn’t offer anything new about his Revolution resignation

The battery of McCoy Walsh and Maddie Paschke jolted King Philip against Peabody in the Division 1 softball tournament

Connecticut Sun become the seventh team in WNBA history to start 9-0

business

Transfer of some checking accounts from now-defunct First Republic Bank to JPMorgan Chase hits snags

Amid surging tech stocks and salaries, HubSpot CEO doubled her pay to $26 million last year

How Derrick White became a go-to spokesman for Boston-area brands

politics

Amid election-year push on reproductive rights, Senate to hold test vote on access to contraception

Will Biden’s new border measures be enough to change voters’ minds?

Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024′s last primary contests

Nation

South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one

Hunter Biden’s ex-wife, other family members expected to take the stand in his federal gun trial

The Earth warmed at a record rate in 2023, and mostly because of human activity, scientists say

World

Emirati leader meets with Taliban official facing $10 million US bounty over attacks

Biden will mark D-Day anniversary in France as Western alliances face threats at home and abroad

In a West Bank refugee camp, Israel’s raids fuel the militancy it tries to stamp out

opinion

Critics of Wu’s bike lanes get a candidate

The no-confidence fallout from the arrests of UMass Amherst protesters

Mexico elected its first female president. Here’s what you need to know about her.

lifestyle

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: A timeline of recent events and relationship rumors

Rupert Murdoch marries for the fifth time, with Robert Kraft in attendance

Three dates with a Trump supporter

food & dining

Boston officials warn DoorDash, Uber, Grubhub drivers to stop ‘dangerous operation’ of scooters, mopeds

Blue Ribbon Brasserie’s Mellie Wiersma was told to find a restaurant job because she loves to chat. And that suits her just fine.

MOM’s Organic Market opens this week in Natick

travel

These Milton Academy students are transforming an old bus into an RV, and 2.2 million followers are along for the ride

The cost of your next flight could go up, an aviation trade group and industry heads warn

‘People need cool stuff.’ Inside three unique stores on the Cape.

Arts

Founded by Newport socialite Doris Duke, this organization is keeping history alive while addressing climate change

Concord Museum receives $5m grant for education, historical preservation

At Harvard’s Peabody Museum, the photograph as reliquary

Books

In Gabriella Burnham’s ‘Wait,’ a glimpse of the grittier side of summer on Nantucket

Bibliophiles

Nantucket Book Festival returns with Margaret Atwood, Erik Larson, Kwame Alexander, and more

Movies

P-town’s film festival returns — do you have your ferry tickets yet?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: A timeline of recent events and relationship rumors

Margot Benacerraf, award-winning Venezuelan documentarian, dies at 97

Television

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce TLC family reality series

Three seasons in, ‘Hacks’ stars continue to deliver

This week’s TV: The Donald Sterling story, heroes of color in WWII, and the ‘SNL’ bottom line

music

Cool off with these concerts at the Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez: A timeline of recent events and relationship rumors

Raitt place, Raitt time

Theater/Dance

Reverence and understatement define Lyric Stage’s ‘Yellow Face’

Joe Spaulding, the folkie who became Boch Center CEO, reflects on a transformed arts district as he prepares to exit

At Vilna Shul synagogue, the souls of the dead are stirring

Health

In CVS’s home state, pharmacists in 2 retail stores vote to unionize

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

Obituaries

Margot Benacerraf, award-winning Venezuelan documentarian, dies at 97

Brother Marquis, member of rap group 2 Live Crew, dies

Janis Paige, star of Broadway’s ‘The Pajama Game,’ dies at 101