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NBA Finals | Game 1 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
Dan Shaughnessy

The Celtics certainly haven’t clinched a title yet, but Game 1 sure made it feel so

It was fitting Porzingis would trigger the surge because Game 1 was a bit of an homage to Boston big men of yore on the night the Celtics paid tribute to the late Bill Walton.
Your thoughts: Tell us your predictions for the rest of the series Kyrie Irving doesn’t sound worried after Mavericks’ Game 1 struggles Photos: Celtics defeat Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

The Celtics are hardly the first team to benefit from opponents’ injuries on the way to the Finals

Five things the Celtics did on defense in Game 1 that kept the Mavericks in check
chad finn

The Celtics were pressed in the third quarter vs. the Mavericks. They responded in the way championship teams should.

Cow burps are a major source of methane emissions. A Boston startup is working on a vaccine to fix that.
The methane emitted by the world’s billion-plus belching cattle has roughly the same impact on the climate as all the passenger vehicles on the planet, says Colin South, chief executive of ArkeaBio.

TRAVEL
Lesser-known battles — and people — will fight for attention as state marks more 250th anniversaries
Do you know about The Battle of Menotomy? And about the contributions of women and Black and Indigenous people? You will.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘There is no on time — you are either early or you’re late’

Will this professional recruiter find her perfect candidate?

BU survey says people want social networks, not government, to remove fake news

Most US residents want to be protected from online misinformation, a Boston University report finds, but they want social media platforms to handle it.

Bedford woman allegedly killed parents when they picked her up for breakfast, prosecutors say

Jessica Cavallaro, 24, allegedly got into the backseat of her parent’s SUV and shot and killed them both when they picked her up to take her out to breakfast Thursday morning, stunning a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Boston chef paralyzed in Uber crash must go through arbitration, SJC rules

The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled Friday that a passenger who sued Uber for negligence after he was paralyzed in a crash in 2022 must go through arbitration, reversing a lower court's ruling.

TJ Maxx and Marshalls will roll out employee body cameras in move to crack down on shoplifters

The Framingham-based company's program is an effort to stem increasing levels of retail theft and prevent merchandise “shrinkage.”

A tax on high-dollar home sales had a clear path on Beacon Hill. Then the real estate industry stepped in.

After House leaders signaled support for a new fee on pricey real estate, the influential industry kicked into gear to change their minds.

Seven people arrested after allegedly opening fire on Springfield police with fully automatic weaponry

A Springfield police officer was shot on his way to work, two highway workers were hit by a car, and seven city residents were arrested after several teenagers and men allegedly began firing randomly at police Wednesday night, officials said.

State Police investigator faces tough questions from defense at Karen Read murder trial

“The video shows nine drinks being consumed by the defendant,” State Police Sergeant Yuri Bukhenik testified at Read’s murder trial in Norfolk Superior Court, referring to surveillance footage from two Canton bars over a roughly three-hour span on Jan. 28, 2022.
Read a recap of Thursday's testimony

Trump compares misleading claim about migrant children with ‘Holocaust’ that murdered millions

The presumptive Republican nominee was responding to reports that the Office of Refugee Resettlement received no response to follow-up phone calls for 85,000 migrant children.

Trump says he will announce his running mate at Republican National Convention

Police identify body unearthed behind Concord, N.H., residence

Defense begins calling witnesses in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial after prosecution rests case

 Biden says he would not pardon his son in felony gun trial
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Sunny skies make a comeback. Slightly unsettled weather for the weekend.

Big Papi talks wild and ‘emotional’ 2004 Red Sox reunion on ‘Late Night’

“I was two seconds away from joining the club again,” David Ortiz told Seth Meyers of the recent reunion with his 2004 World Series teammates.

In Massachusetts, cultural differences and limited resources can cost migrant families their children for a time

Migrants have learned that admitting to medical or psychiatric needs can lead to children being taken away.

A grant contest for Black women entrepreneurs blocked in bias case

A federal appeals court has blocked Fearless Fund’s grant contest for Black women business owners in litigation spearheaded by affirmative action foe Edward Blum that challenged the program as racially discriminatory.
Opinion
Paul G. Kirk Jr.

The question Biden and Trump must be asked at their debate

Will they accept the election results and do everything possible to condemn political violence, no matter who wins?
SCOT LEHIGH

This country must re-embrace fiscal responsibility
EDITORIAL

House’s $6.5 billion housing bill goes big on new development
Suhanee Mitragotri

Too many schools don’t teach students how to use this lifesaving drug
IDEAS | MATTIA FERRARESI

Take it from the Italians: Trump can’t be defeated in court
LGBTQ Pride Month

More than a dozen ways to celebrate Pride Month in the Greater Boston area
PARENTING UNFILTERED

How parents can support LGBTQ+ youth in an often hostile world

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

‘Through a Rainbow Lens’: A special sense of Pride on display at Lynn Museum

More recent News

BUZZSAW | MATTHEW GILBERT
Calling all my fellow completists: When a TV show’s gone south, it’s OK to quit
Join me, won’t you, in this movement to save time and add enjoyment to your life? This isn’t about loyalty or commitment or endurance; it’s about time on Earth.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought
Cricket will never sweep the nation, but you can find devotees batting it around in Lexington
“I’m just happy that we have people out here loving cricket, having fun,” said Kartik Shah of the Greater Boston Cricket Foundation.

The little-known story behind National Doughnut Day (which is today!)
Doughnut shops across the state mark the day with special prices, freebies, and unique, fun flavors.

Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelensky for monthslong holdup to weapons that let Russia make gains

President Biden insisted that the American people were standing by Ukraine for the long-haul.

Springfield superintendent steps down after calling School Committee member ‘scumbag’ during a recorded conversation

Superintendent Daniel Warwick, who was facing calls for his resignation, notified the mayor of his decision to begin his planned retirement more than three weeks ahead of schedule.

Plymouth man identified as driver killed in I-93 ramp crash in South Boston
Casey Brown, 31, of Plymouth, was driving a 2004 Dodge Durango on the Mass. Ave. Connector Wednesday morning when he struck a concrete barrier and the vehicle plunged 40 feet off the ramp, officials said.

Recommended reads

Critic's Notebook

At last at the MFA, an answer to the ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit’ problem

The museum's solution starts with Mohawk artist Alan Michelson, a Boston native.

Camberville & beyond
What can $77 million get you in Cambridge? A fixed-up fire station, apparently.
The price tag for fixing up the old firehouse and department headquarters near Harvard Square has climbed and climbed.

BLOTTER TALES
Lost pet bird is reunited with owners, thanks to the song ‘Tequila’
A bird named Thor goes on the lam, a woman in a bikini throws bottles inside a pub, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

YVONNE ABRAHAM
Can a 16-year-old consent to sex with her 47-year-old teacher? State law absurdly says yes.
Nobody who has ever met a high schooler could be OK with this.

Culture & Lifestyle

ART to put a ‘bold new’ spin on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in its 45th season

After 15 years, ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ host Scott Aukerman is just getting started

Dig up your dirt — for a new sculpture coming to the Greenway

‘Crisis on Campus’ examines protests over Israel-Hamas war, asking at what point a political crisis becomes an existential one

Special Projects

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.
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | ZACH RAUSCH

Why are religious teens happier than their secular peers?
PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

We’re in a burnout epidemic. There’s hope.

Joan Wickersham

Dick Van Dyke’s footstool
Robert Kuttner

Anarchy rules on Boston streets. Here’s one way to stop it.
Nicole Arpiarian

A food allergy nearly killed my son. Restaurants can do better.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

On the Block

For sale: Escape to Lake Winnipesaukee with homes in Laconia, Gilford

Any time of year is a good time to visit New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.

Boston chef paralyzed in Uber crash must go through arbitration, SJC rules

The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled Friday that a passenger who sued Uber for negligence after he was paralyzed in a crash in 2022 must go through arbitration, reversing a lower court's ruling.
NH Crime

Police identify body unearthed behind Concord, N.H., residence

After days of searching and digging behind a residence on Airport Road, police found the remains of Anthony Meunier, who had been missing for over a year. An investigation is ongoing.
GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT

When and where to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New Hampshire

Whether you fancy a high-energy drag performance, prefer a chiller summer festival vibe, or like the idea of a queer-inclusive night at the ballpark to celebrate Pride Month, the Granite State has options for you.

Sports

Belmont Stakes

Belmont Stakes will feature Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners at Saratoga

Five weeks since Mystik Dan finished a nose ahead of Sierra Leone in the Derby and three weeks since he was second to Seize the Grey in the Preakness, all three are in the 10-horse field.
nba finals | celtics vs. mavericks

Five things the Celtics did on defense in Game 1 that kept the Mavericks in check

For the first time this postseason, Dallas was held under 90 points. Here's how the Celtics did it.
🎉 🎉 🎉

Garden Party: The Unicorn owns Game 1

Plus: Bob Ryan stops by the newsletter.
NBA finals

The Celtics are hardly the first team to benefit from opponents’ injuries on the way to the Finals
Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought

Cricket will never sweep the nation, but you can find devotees batting it around in Lexington

Big Papi talks wild and ‘emotional’ 2004 Red Sox reunion on ‘Late Night’

Business

BU survey says people want social networks, not government, to remove fake news

Most US residents want to be protected from online misinformation, a Boston University report finds, but they want social media platforms to handle it.

Boston chef paralyzed in Uber crash must go through arbitration, SJC rules

The state Supreme Judicial Court ruled Friday that a passenger who sued Uber for negligence after he was paralyzed in a crash in 2022 must go through arbitration, reversing a lower court's ruling.

Cow burps are a major source of methane emissions. A Boston startup is working on a vaccine to fix that.

US employers added a robust 272,000 jobs in May in a sign of sustained economic health
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

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

What to do when a friend who ‘always thinks she knows best’ goes against your wishes
LOVE LETTERS

Now that my husband of 40 years has died, I want to explore my sexuality
Cooking

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

metro

Sunny skies make a comeback. Slightly unsettled weather for the weekend.

Bedford woman allegedly killed parents when they picked her up for breakfast, prosecutors say

Lost pet bird is reunited with owners, thanks to the song ‘Tequila’

sports

Pitch by pitch, inning by inning, Red Sox manager Alex Cora is building Tanner Houck into an ace

The Celtics were pressed in the third quarter vs. the Mavericks. They responded in the way championship teams should.

The Celtics showed the Mavericks — and everyone else — why they’re favorites to win Banner 18: ‘We’re really, really special when we have everybody’

business

A tax on high-dollar home sales had a clear path on Beacon Hill. Then the real estate industry stepped in.

A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on ‘The Apprentice’

TJ Maxx and Marshalls will roll out employee body cameras in move to crack down on shoplifters

politics

Trump says he will announce his running mate at Republican National Convention

Trump compares misleading claim about migrant children with ‘Holocaust’ that murdered millions

Biden says he would not pardon his son in felony gun trial

Nation

Defense begins calling witnesses in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial after prosecution rests case

A grant contest for Black women entrepreneurs blocked in bias case

A new account rekindles allegations that Trump disrespected Black people on ‘The Apprentice’

World

Biden looks to Pointe du Hoc to inspire the push for democracy abroad and at home

Yemen’s Houthi rebels detain at least 9 UN staffers and others in sudden crackdown, officials say

Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelensky for monthslong holdup to weapons that let Russia make gains

opinion

We’re in a burnout epidemic. There’s hope.

It’s time for Ticketmaster’s monopolistic band to break up

Dick Van Dyke’s footstool

lifestyle

How parents can support LGBTQ+ youth in an often hostile world

Hear Shannon Allen talk about the 2008 Celtics on the ‘Love Letters’ podcast

Love Letters classics: Keeping a big secret

food & dining

The little-known story behind National Doughnut Day (which is today!)

The popular bakery Cheryl-Anns’ of Brookline reopens after two years

In R.I., an unconventional New England clam shack is doubling down on sustainable seafood

travel

Where to experience Meow Wolf

Lesser-known battles — and people — will fight for attention as state marks more 250th anniversaries

Journey to other planets, stay in Denver

Arts

Dig up your dirt — for a new sculpture coming to the Greenway

At last at the MFA, an answer to the ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit’ problem

‘It’s torn our community apart’: Rift deepens over Portland Museum of Art expansion plan

Books

In ‘Miss May Does Not Exist’ author Carrie Courogen tracks an artist’s life, sidetracked by sexism

In Joseph O’Neill’s ‘Godwin,’ a mysterious soccer phenom inspires a global search — and reveals the ugliness behind the beautiful game

A new poetry collection, an illustrated book about what happens after a blue whale dies, and a ‘Moby-Dick’ exhibit at PEM

Movies

‘The Watchers’: The sixth sense is boredom

Coolidge Corner Theatre recognizes union

Black and white and noir all over: Our film critic’s guide to Noir City Boston at the Brattle

Television

Big Papi talks wild and ‘emotional’ 2004 Red Sox reunion on ‘Late Night’

Pat Sajak’s final episode as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host is almost here

Calling all my fellow completists: When a TV show’s gone south, it’s OK to quit

music

Diana Ross, Eminem, and Jack White perform for thousands as former Detroit eyesore returns to life

Amid the Celtics’ NBA Finals festivities, Wyc Grousbeck to rock out on stage Friday night

GAY BASH’D is a high-production Pride party — and a pivotal piece of Boston’s queer community

Theater/Dance

Paula Vogel’s memories of mom shaped Tony-nominated ‘Mother Play’

Black actors are finally getting opportunities to play classic roles onstage

ART to put a ‘bold new’ spin on ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in its 45th season

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

Richard Ellis, artist behind a life-size blue whale, dies at 86

Nonny Hogrogian, 92, honored illustrator of children’s books, dies

Charlie Audet, WWII veteran of historic combat parachute battalion, dies at 105