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Celtics win 18th NBA title

Boston celebrates first NBA title since 2008; fans take to the streets outside TD Garden
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Dan Shaughnessy
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown join the champions club as the Celtics rout the Mavericks to win title No. 18
The two Jays answered all their critics with a dominant performance in the Game 5 clincher.

Live updates
‘Boston is a championship city’: Celtics fans celebrate on streets as team captures banner No. 18
Meanwhile, Boston police have closed streets around the Garden to both vehicles and pedestrians.

When will the Celtics hold their championship parade? Here’s what we know so far.
Typically, the city wastes very little time in planning the event.

Jaylen Brown named NBA Finals MVP after 21-point performance in Game 5

“Bill Russell would be so happy,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said before he announced Brown’s name as the winner of the trophy that bears Russell's name.

With one more rough shooting night, Kyrie Irving’s fruitless Finals return to Boston draws to a close

Irving shot 41 of 99 (41.4 percent) in the series, and earned plenty of boos along the way.

Celtics’ Derrick White smiles through the pain after getting tooth chipped in Game 5 of NBA Finals

What you need to know about this week’s heat wave

About 11 million New Englanders are under an excessive heat alert with temperatures soaring into the 90s and 100s.

Staring down another heat wave, how will schools keep kids cool and safe?

Many campuses across the region do not have air conditioning, leaving the handful of districts still in session grappling with what to do with the sweltering heat that is predicted to begin Tuesday.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

New England braces for prolonged, record-breaking heat wave

A huge percentage of people in the region are going to see a four-day heat wave starting on Tuesday.
Globe Investigation

Steward Health Care executives are mired in trouble at home. In Malta, it’s much worse.

The Boston-born, national health care system is at the eye of a seismic scandal that has paralyzed Malta's government, ensnared federal officials, and jeopardized the country’s health care system.
Lifespan eyeing bankrupt Steward’s hospitals in Massachusetts Tell us about your experience with Steward Health Care

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Boston Public Schools student homelessness hits all-time high. Why has it gotten so bad?
More than 5,000 BPS students have experienced homelessness at some point this school year. It’s a record level for the district, a troubling trend that has been on the rise since the 2021-2022 school year.

Boston School Committee slated to vote Monday on closing its last middle school, renaming Burke High

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
Remember the gender gap in voting? What was once a Democratic advantage is suddenly a problem.
Democrats have a bigger problem with men than Republicans do with women.

peter abraham | on baseball

With the buzz created by Red Sox and Yankees at Fenway this weekend, consider the rivalry renewed

The best rivalry in sports turned stale for a few years after the Red Sox beat the Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game in 2021.
Red Sox run wild, swipe record nine bases to blow out Yankees and win series at Fenway

Text messages show rocky relationship between Karen Read and John O’Keefe

Monday’s testimony in Karen Read’s murder trial ended with text-message exchanges between Read and her boyfriend, Boston police Officer John O’Keefe, hours before he died, revealing their rocky relationship had taken its toll, and O’Keefe was tiring of it.
Here's how Monday's testimony unfolded

Tewksbury man, 21, charged with murder in 15-year-old Lowell girlfriend’s death

Ahliana Martina Dickey was found shot to death Friday in her home, officials said, the same day she was set to graduate from 8th grade.

Inmate charged in James ‘Whitey’ Bulger death walks free

One of three inmates accused of plotting the murder of James “Whitey” Bulger in prison was released Monday after prosecutors dropped the most serious charge against him..

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Over the past decade CVS’s store-brand products have been recalled about two times more than those from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and three times more than those from Walmart Inc., a Bloomberg analysis of public records found.

Current and former Boston Public Schools administrators allege ‘vindictive, racist, and sexist’ workplace culture

The report claims BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper has failed to take seriously any of the employees' concerns and instead has “dismantled all policies or practices focused on advancing racial equity in BPS and silences employees from raising concerns.”

Biden’s Title IX law expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students is dealt another setback

The US District Judge referred to the regulation as “arbitrary in the truest sense of the word” in granting a preliminary injunction blocking it in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Americans are ticked off about the economy. Here’s why.

The inflation outbreak in 2021 and 2022 exploded a long-simmering crisis caused by soaring costs for housing, health care, child care, and student debt.

New Jersey power broker is charged with racketeering in waterfront redevelopment case

New Jersey’s attorney general has charged influential Democratic power broker George Norcross with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

Small plane makes emergency landing on Cape Cod beach

A small plane carrying a pilot and two passengers on a sight-seeing tour was forced to make an emergency landing on a Cape Cod beach on Sunday, officials said.

Here’s what we know about the dating rumors involving Bill Belichick and Miss Maine runner-up Jordon Hudson

The former Patriots head coach is rumored to be dating the 24-year-old former competitive cheerleader and pageant contestant.
Bruins

Bruins will host New York Rangers in preseason opener Sept. 22, visit Quebec City

The seven-game exhibition schedule will include a trip to Quebec to play the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 3 at the Videotron Centre.

Coming Soon: A multipart series exploring Boston’s busing crisis at 50

In an upcoming multipart project, The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.
Opinion
Peter May

The champion Boston Celtics — this is just the beginning

There is no reason why the Celtics cannot be for this decade what the Golden State Warriors were for the last one — multiple and repeat champions. Everything is in place for such a run.
JOAN VENNOCHI

Is Governor Healey up for fixing the State Police?
EDITORIAL

Foul-mouthed, sexist trooper puts the spotlight on State Police
MARCELA GARCÍA

From the border to Fenway: A talented Venezuelan immigrant’s journey
Renée Sagiv

Colleges should commit to reversing the dangerous trend of easy morality
LGBTQ Pride Month

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom
Boston Globe Today

‘Pride is a riot’: Elevating queer voices and stories in June

Boston Pride parade awash in positivity

See photos of Boston’s Pride parade on a sunny and colorful day

More recent News

Black culture and creativity take center stage at Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival
The festival kicks off Tuesday evening with an event honoring civic and business leaders who have supported Embrace Boston. It continues with an assortment of panel discussions on Thursday and Friday, closing with an afternoon block party at Roxbury Community College.

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS
This week’s TV: The importance of disco, more ‘Orphan Black,’ and Danson and Harrelson’s ‘Cheers’ podcast
I suspect there are a few “Cheers” fans nearby, so it is my duty to report that two of that show’s biggest stars are co-hosting a new weekly podcast called “Where Everybody Knows Your Name.”

RI CRIME
Seven people arrested after brawl on Block Island Ferry dock
Police in Narragansett, R.I., received a report about 20 to 30 people “actively fighting” late Saturday. At least five of those arrested were from Massachusetts.

Bold Types
Burns & Levinson said it’s considering a potential merger, following departure of 50-plus lawyers
Firm has seen an outflow of talent to rivals in recent weeks.

Methuen police arrest five people at a ‘car meetup’ less than a day after seven people were shot at earlier gathering

The arrests came less than a day after seven people were shot and another person was injured at a car meetup. Two of the victims were in critical condition.
head of the charles

Tori Stevens is named new executive director of the Head of the Charles Regatta

Stevens most recently was an executive with Superfly, which stages major music festivals including Bonnaroo in Tennessee and Outside Lands in California.

Malden man arrested after East Boston robbery worth $240,000, police say

A Malden man was arrested Saturday on a warrant issued in connection to a $240,000 robbery in East Boston this month after he and another man were allegedly found attempting to break into an apartment in the neighborhood, officials said.

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act

In a Monday opinion piece in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.

Political parties in N.H. to fill vacancies in primary ballot lineup

At least one candidate from each party filed to run for each of the five New Hampshire Executive Council districts. Not so for the 24-seat New Hampshire Senate.

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JENEÉ OSTERHELDT | A BEAUTIFUL RESISTANCE

The Queen’s Court: Allison Feaster embodies Celtics’ winning recipe

Allison Feaster, Celtics vice president of player development and organization growth, is a key component to one of the league's winningest teams.

As Supreme Court grapples with ethical concerns, Democrats mull how to take advantage of its unpopularity
The Supreme Court's actions both inside and outside the chamber may have opened a new chapter in which the highest court plays a bigger role for Democrats on the campaign trail.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
Linda Bean’s death and rising seas raise challenges as Maine fishing village rebuilds
The L.L. Bean heiress vowed to rebuild Port Clyde's picturesque and widely recognized downtown after fire gutted it last fall. Then, she died. And with new threats from rising seas and climate-fueled storms, the future in this Maine fishing village is up in the air.

Democrats are running for state legislatures in record numbers, but will they help Biden’s chances?
The hope, Democratic officials say, is that the bounty of candidates will not only boost their state-level power but uplift President Biden's re-election in key states.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Black culture and creativity take center stage at Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival

Here’s the story behind New Bedford’s 20-foot-tall ‘Plastic Rooster’ made of trash

Bonnie Raitt upholds her timeless talent, enduring appeal at MGM Fenway

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

EDITORIAL

The price of college shouldn’t be a guessing game

RENÉE GRAHAM

‘You lie!’ — the two-word outburst that changed Republican politics
Renée Sagiv

Colleges should commit to reversing the dangerous trend of easy morality
MARCELA GARCÍA

The Karen Read trial and TikTok bias
Renée Graham

Flagging Martha-Ann Alito’s right-wing flag-flying antics
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Live updates

‘Boston is a championship city’: Celtics fans celebrate on streets as team captures banner No. 18

Meanwhile, Boston police have closed streets around the Garden to both vehicles and pedestrians.

Photos: Celtics defeat Mavericks to win 2024 NBA championship

Boston wrapped up its first title since 2008 with a convincing victory in Game 5 at TD Garden.

Photos: Celtics fans arrive in downtown Boston for Game 5 of NBA Finals

The Celtics hosted the Mavericks for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday. See the best Globe staff photos from downtown Boston.

Current and former Boston Public Schools administrators allege ‘vindictive, racist, and sexist’ workplace culture

The report claims BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper has failed to take seriously any of the employees' concerns and instead has “dismantled all policies or practices focused on advancing racial equity in BPS and silences employees from raising concerns.”

Sports

Live updates

‘An unbelievable feeling:’ Celtics celebrate first NBA title since 2008; fans take to the streets outside TD Garden

Sixteen years, two Finals losses, eight conference finals appearances, two perfect No. 3 picks, and a couple puzzle-completing trades later, the Celtics are NBA champions once again.
Live updates

‘Boston is a championship city’: Celtics fans celebrate on streets as team captures banner No. 18

Meanwhile, Boston police have closed streets around the Garden to both vehicles and pedestrians.

The Boston Celtics are NBA champions, a title years in the making

The Boston Celtics win title No. 18 with a blowout win over the Dallas Mavericks. (Randy Vazquez, Olivia Yarvis, Jaeel Beato/ Globe Staff)
NBA Finals

With one more rough shooting night, Kyrie Irving’s fruitless Finals return to Boston draws to a close

Photos: Celtics defeat Mavericks to win 2024 NBA championship
celtics

When will the Celtics hold their championship parade? Here’s what we know so far.

Business

Boeing’s CEO is scheduled to field questions about plane safety from US senators

Boeing’s CEO is getting his day in front of Congress, and lawmakers are expected to have many questions about safety at the troubled aircraft company.

Majority of Americans favor forgiving medical debt, new poll finds

Majorities of Americans favor forgiving all or some of an individual’s medical debt if the person is facing hardships.

Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders’ approval to stay in leadership

Boeing faces Senate grilling as CEO search gains momentum
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

Could I buy only 5 new items of clothing in a whole year? Well, I could try.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, June 17-23
New England

A tree-killing worm may spell the end of autumn's yellow hues
Martha's Vineyard

She wanted cows for her growing farm. First, she had to catch them.

metro

Healey: More details ‘soon’ on State Police leadership

Oswin Erhunmwunse, one of the top-ranked basketball recruits in the nation, will arrive at Providence College a year early

Staring down another heat wave, how will schools keep kids cool and safe?

sports

Nonstop confidence has carried David Hamilton to regular spot at Red Sox shortstop

Kristaps Porzingis recovers enough from ankle/foot injury to play in clinching Game 5

This week’s Yankees-Orioles showdown could be the start of an epic race for the AL East title

business

New Jersey power broker is charged with racketeering in waterfront redevelopment case

Incoming Post editor tied to self-described ‘thief’ who claimed role in his reporting

Nvidia gets Supreme Court review on shareholder crypto suit

politics

The politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on the internet

Georgia GOP to choose congressional nominees, with candidates including man convicted in Jan. 6 riot

GOP contest between Bob Good and John McGuire highlights primary slate in Virginia

Nation

Tens of millions in the US remain under dangerous heat warnings

Colorado Supreme Court to hear arguments in transgender cake case

Shooter who killed 5 at a Colorado LGBTQ+ club set to plead guilty to federal hate crimes

World

South Korean soldiers fire warning shots after North Korean troops intrude for 2nd time this month

Netanyahu dissolves influential War Cabinet after key partner bolted from government

In need of munitions, Putin to visit North Korea

opinion

Turning ‘It Can’t Happen Here’ up a notch

The price of college shouldn’t be a guessing game

‘You lie!’ — the two-word outburst that changed Republican politics

lifestyle

Here’s what we know about the dating rumors involving Bill Belichick and Miss Maine runner-up Jordon Hudson

Stuck on my first love

Franklin’s Marcella DiChiara showcases Sicilian culture, cuisine on new season of ‘The Great American Recipe’

food & dining

Fallow Kin from the Talulla team will replace Central Square’s Craigie on Main

Streets around TD Garden will be closed after first quarter of Celtics game

Is the best lobster roll hot or cold? Two Globe writers face off.

travel

Our travel writer shares his New England summertime favorites, from the best beach to the perfect miniature golf course

This South Shore town was selected as the best seaside small town to visit in America in 2024, according to Smithsonian Magazine

30 years of bad art, Oregon’s biggest music festival, and a last-minute gift for an outdoorsy dad

Arts

Here’s the story behind New Bedford’s 20-foot-tall ‘Plastic Rooster’ made of trash

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom

Sarah Ganz Blythe to lead Harvard Art Museums

Books

Black culture and creativity take center stage at Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival

📚 Your favorite Rhode Island bookstores

‘Code Dependent’ dives into AI’s harms

Movies

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Six Bay State film fests and events to soak up this summer

‘Tuesday’: Death, be not proud

Television

This week’s TV: The importance of disco, more ‘Orphan Black,’ and Danson and Harrelson’s ‘Cheers’ podcast

‘House of the Dragon’: 5 things to know ahead of Sunday’s season two premiere

Expect performances aplenty on Tony Awards telecast

music

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

Bonnie Raitt upholds her timeless talent, enduring appeal at MGM Fenway

Theater/Dance

‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical and ‘Stereophonic’ best play as women make strides at Tony Awards

Who will win at the 2024 Tonys, and who should

Everything you need to know about the Tony Awards 2024

Health

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Owner of 2 safety-net hospitals in R.I. ordered to pay $17m within 10 days

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

Obituaries

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

Johnny Canales, Tejano music singer and TV host, dies at 81

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, 75, dies; expanded Chabad’s global reach