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Severe thunderstorms rolling through region, slight possibility of a tornado
New England residents were warned about strong winds, rain, hail, lightning and the slight possibility of a tornado until 7 p.m., said Bryce Williams, a meteorologist at the National Service Weather in Boston/Norton.

Six things to know about the state’s deal with Uber and Lyft

Concerns have arisen, alongside the celebrations, over drivers’ lack of full employment protections and possible increases to rider fares.

A Massachusetts town is divided after a closed state prison reopened as an emergency shelter for migrant families
While some people protested the arrival of the newcomers and raise concerns about overcrowding, others in Norfolk made welcome banners and pledged to help the new residents.

From traditional mall to martinis and microscopes, CambridgeSide is unveiling its new look
The East Cambridge mall is overhauling itself into a mixed-use megacampus, complete with cocktails by the canal.

What happens if there is a hung jury in the Karen Read trial?

If Judge Beverly Cannone declares a mistrial — as she did in a separate murder trial last year — the case would be returned to the court docket as pending, requiring prosecutors to make a decision on whether to proceed again.

Jury at Karen Read trial end deliberations for the week without reaching a verdict

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean

Baby hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after fall

Netanyahu says Israel will fight on as mediators seek new path to talks over Gaza

Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank kills a Palestinian militant and wounds 5 other people

A storm is brewing over what's usually a gastronomic celebration in Nantucket.

‘You don’t say something belongs to you when it belongs to someone else’: Nantucket food and wine festival sparks lawsuit

Two parties are laying claim to the annual event at the same date and venue.

Democrats are worried that party leaders don’t understand anger about Biden’s debate performance
Some Democratic officials say that leaders inside President Biden’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee are not taking the debate seriously enough.

Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy

Biden’s implosion in Thursday’s debate has obscured a far more troubling truth

Jill Biden could make or break Biden’s campaign. She says she’s all in.

Major Democratic donors ask themselves: What to do about Biden?

Marine biologist Dr. Letise LaFeir, chief of conservation and stewardship at the New England Aquarium, pictured at the top of the giant ocean tank on June 12 in Boston. While the lights above may look the same to visitors, inside they have new energy-efficient bulbs.

Facing unique climate challenges, Boston’s cultural centerpieces take key steps toward sustainability

A city mandate requires Boston’s largest buildings to slash their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A nonprofit is helping cultural institutions take the first big steps.

MATTHEW GILBERT

The best shows of the year, so far
Remember when we were worried that last year’s Hollywood strikes would leave us with a dearth of TV goodness this year? Turns out we fretted for nothing. Here are 10 of my favorites, plus a bonus 10.

Tanks at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium hold a multitude of sea creatures.

Seven things to do on Cape Cod when it rains

We wish you nothing but blue skies and abundant sunshine on your getaway. But in case that doesn't happen, here’s a slew of activities where you don’t have to make a reservation.

Train operator Helen Antenucci watches activity from her Blue Line train that runs between the MBTA Wonderland and Bowdoin stations in Revere and Boston.

Oldest active female train operator in the world spreads love, empathy, and a fondness for Aquarium Station

Helen Antenucci has been working as an MBTA train operator for 29 years and is a certified Guinness World Record holder for being the oldest active female train operator.

Luke Kornet has played 162 games with the Celtics over four seasons.

Celtics continue to keep the band together, re-signing Luke Kornet in opening minutes of free agency

The 7-foot-1-inch 28-year-old appeared in 63 games for the Celtics during the regular season, with seven starts, and averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds.

Customers toasted at the Speedway, an old horse stable turned nightlife hot spot in Brighton.

From food halls to special laws, restaurants and landlords get creative to avoid paying $600,000 for a liquor license

The workarounds — legal as they may be — reflect a Boston liquor license system that is designed for those with the connections to power and money that allow them to serve alcohol.

Opinion

Sadly, the MCAS ballot-question battle is on

Voters should press Massachusetts Teachers Association members on their union’s effort to do away with the statewide test as a graduation requirement, since that would leave the state without any mode of assuring that a high school diploma means the same from school district to school district.

The agony — and necessity — of Reggie Jackson’s memories about racism

The rattling rumble of busing in Boston still felt 50 years later

A chance to bring term limits back to life

Sadly, the MCAS ballot-question battle is on

LGBTQ Pride Month

The Rev. Kate Wilkinson of the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Provincetown has been an officiant for over 100 LGBTQ weddings.

LGBTQ+ couples used to flock to Provincetown to say ‘I do.’ Do they still?

Signs in support of the LGBTQ+ community are taped up over homophobic and violent graffiti spray-painted on the construction signs at the site of The Pryde senior housing development for LGBTQ+ residents in Hyde Park in 2022.

Push for LGBTQ+ housing gains traction in US

Steve Honyotski, a client of Community Servings, receives a delivery from driver Christopher Zambrano at his home in Boston on June 21, 2024.

They fed patients in the early days of AIDS. Their work continues to shape health care today.

Actress Elizabeth Montgomery, right, in character as Serena, Samantha's sassy cousin on the beloved sitcom Bewitched, on location in Gloucester in 1970. She is talking to the famed Gloucester fisherman, whose statue came to life in a memorable episode, "Darrin on a Pedestal."

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

More recent News

Zomsa brings a chic taste of Nepal to Arlington Center, with momos and martinis
Head there for Nepalese and Indian food, plus cocktails, in a cheerful and surprisingly chic setting, with turquoise booths and gold accents.

TRAVEL

Yellowstone, minus the crowds
A Globe photographer made an early-season visit to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton national parks. Here’s why — and what she saw.

‘A true American hero;’ 30 years after his death, firefighter Stephen Minehan is honored in Dorchester
More than 100 people gathered behind Florian Hall in Dorchester at noon Friday to watch the dedication and naming of Lieutenant Stephen F. Minehan Square.

Dengue fever cases in Mass. are on pace to break local records, according to CDC data
Massachusetts has had 50 cases this year, though they were likely in travelers who caught the disease elsewhere.

They fed patients in the early days of AIDS. Their work continues to shape health care today.
Grassroots organizations like Community Servings were pioneers in the concept of food as medicine.

South Shore pediatrician indicted for assaulting patients, Plymouth DA says
Richard A. Kauff, 68, of Norwell, was indicted Friday on nine counts of rape of a child with force, and eight counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, the Plymouth district attorney's office said Friday.

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James Taylor posed for a portrait outside of his home in the Berkshires. Taylor will be marking the 50th anniversary of his first Tanglewood appearance, in 1974, with concerts in the shed July 3 and 4.

‘It’s good for people to see the real deal.’ After all these years, James Taylor still delighting the masses.

He's played about 4,000 shows and earned praise from the likes of Carole King and Jackson Browne. As he celebrates 50 years at Tanglewood, James Taylor is still comforting and connecting to his audience.

Commentary | Brian McGrory

The Biden we saw on Thursday night is not capable of being president for another four years
There is no shame in growing old. But there is in not knowing when to leave.

Where exactly is Western Mass.? ‘Janet Planet’ will show you.
An off-the-cuff, not-at-all comprehensive guide to the film’s locations around the Pioneer Valley. What are your favorite summer spots in the area? Tell us in the comments.

Cambridge cyclist deaths put spotlight on truck, intersection dangers
The crashes underscore the fact that as communities across Greater Boston work to add bike infrastructure, even the separated lanes favored by bike riders can only do so much to prevent serious injuries and deaths.

Culture & Lifestyle

Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods" is a cunning mystery.

In Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods,’ family secrets invade summer camp

Ayo Edebiri, left, and Jeremy Allen White in "The Bear."

Take this job and . . . show it: Why TV shows about work can work so well

Lake Street Dive (from left): James Cornelison, Mike Calabrese, Rachael Price, Akie Bermiss, and Bridget Kearney.

Boston-bred Lake Street Dive returns to its old territory

A parking garage in Northampton.

Where exactly is Western Mass.? ‘Janet Planet’ will show you.

Special Projects

Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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.

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

A band called Magazine Beach performed at an underground venue in Allston known as Wonderland on Feb. 12, 2023.

IDEAS | Morgan Evelyn Arnold

There’s a gaping hole in Boston’s live music scene

President Biden seemed to lose not just his immediate train of thought but sometimes the larger track of his argument.

Joe Biden’s disaster of a debate

Judge Aileen Cannon

Stephen Gillers and Nancy Gertner

Judge Aileen Cannon is slow-walking the Trump documents case

The US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on June 28. A divided US Supreme Court threw out a decades-old legal doctrine that empowered federal regulators to interpret unclear laws, issuing a blockbuster ruling that will constrain environmental, consumer, and financial-watchdog agencies.

With Supreme Court overturning the Chevron doctrine, lawmakers must legislate, not delegate

Former president Donald Trump (left) and President Biden during their debate in Atlanta on June 27.

Debate 2024: Did we all just see that?

Heather Hopp-Bruce/Globe staff; Adobe

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT

Candidate for N.H. governor releases TV ad about her own miscarriage

“I was able to end my pregnancy without interference,” Democrat Joyce Craig says in the ad, as her party underscores messaging related to abortion access.

LGBTQ+ couples used to flock to Provincetown to say ‘I do.’ Do they still?

Twenty years ago, P-town was the go-to destination for gay weddings. What’s happened since has been full of ups and downs for vendors.

This N.H. axe-throwing champion proved he’s a cut above the rest

27-year-old Austin Agosti of Nashua takes the title at the International Axe Throwing Championship in Canada.

Severe thunderstorms rolling through region, slight possibility of a tornado

New England residents were warned about strong winds, rain, hail, lightning and the slight possibility of a tornado until 7 p.m., said Bryce Williams, a meteorologist at the National Service Weather in Boston/Norton.

Sports

Aaron Judge got the Yankees' offense going with a two-run home run in the first inning.

YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 1

Aaron Judge hits MLB-leading 31st homer, Gerrit Cole gets first win of season as Yankees rout Blue Jays

Cole, the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner, struck out one and walked six in his third start this year since returning from an elbow injury.

Padres starter Matt Waldron collected his thoughts and a new baseball while Jarren Duran circled the bases with a solo home run.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox hitters refuse to knuckle under, knock out Padres starter Matt Waldron early

Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran homered off the knuckleballer in his 4⅓ innings and the Red Sox scored four runs. Manager Alex Cora brought back “See it high, let it fly. See it low, let it go.”

Luke Kornet has played 162 games with the Celtics over four seasons.

Celtics continue to keep the band together, re-signing Luke Kornet in opening minutes of free agency

The 7-foot-1-inch 28-year-old appeared in 63 games for the Celtics during the regular season, with seven starts, and averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds.

GOLF | US SENIOR OPEN

Hiroyuki Fujita’s US Senior Open run finally slows, but only because of stormy weather at Newport CC

Analyzing the Bruins’ 2024 draft picks: A closer look at two forwards with high upside and two rugged defensemen

American winger Tim Weah’s suspension now two games for red card against Panama in Copa America

Business

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France's first round of legislative elections.

US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say

Boeing will have until the end of the coming week to accept or reject the offer, which includes the giant aerospace company agreeing to an independent monitor who would oversee its compliance with anti-fraud laws.

LGBTQ+ couples used to flock to Provincetown to say ‘I do.’ Do they still?

Should gun store sales get special credit card tracking?

magazine

Left: Shelby Hewitt in her 2023 booking photo. Right: Rebecca Bernat.

A new twist in the saga of Shelby Hewitt, high school imposter

On the International Space Station in 2011, NASA astronaut Cady Coleman participates in the ambulatory monitoring part of the Integrated Cardiovascular assessment research experiment in the Kibo laboratory.

My astronaut journey to six months in space. And what I took back home to Western Mass.

The writer, as a child, throws a pitch in his family’s backyard.

In Little League, I shrank. In summer camp Wiffle Ball, I swung for glory.

This week's daters: Patrick and Andrew.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I felt a spark when we pulled the [pinball] lever together and our hands touched’

metro

A child helps decorate a banner during a community event organized by Norfolk Strong at the Norfolk Public Library on Saturday.

A Massachusetts town is divided after a closed state prison reopened as an emergency shelter for migrant families

Showers and humidity move in Sunday

‘A true American hero;’ 30 years after his death, firefighter Stephen Minehan is honored in Dorchester

sports

Uruguay's Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America tournament group C football match between Uruguay and Bolivia at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2024 (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

The United States will face a Uruguay team without its suspended coach on Monday in Copa America

This N.H. axe-throwing champion proved he’s a cut above the rest

Josh Winckowski silences Padres as Red Sox stave off weekend sweep

business

President Joe Biden and Jill Biden arrived at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey on Saturday.

Top Democratic allies of Biden say they support him as poll shows voter worries

Netanyahu says Israel will fight on as mediators seek new path to talks over Gaza

France’s exceptionally high-stakes election has begun. The far right leads preelection polls.

politics

The Supreme Court building in Washington

A string of Supreme Court decisions hits hard at environmental rules

Despair in the air: For many voters, the Biden-Trump debate means a tough choice just got tougher

Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case

Nation

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrived in New Jersey on Friday.

Inside the Biden camp’s post-debate frenzy

Hurricane Beryl forecast to become a Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean

The angst and the joy of celebrating Pride Month in a small town

World

Hurricane Beryl, in the lower center right, has strengthened to a Category 3 storm as it moves toward the Caribbean.

Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 4 storm as it nears southeast Caribbean

Bolivian president orchestrated a ‘self-coup,’ political rival Evo Morales claims

Russia maintains punishing pace of deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities

opinion

Former president Donald Trump (left) and President Biden during their debate in Atlanta on June 27.

Debate 2024: Did we all just see that?

Joe Biden’s disaster of a debate

Curbs on ghost guns, a better ‘red flag’ law on owners can’t wait for next year

lifestyle

Captain Timothy Haraden of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company as he read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House during the Boston’s 247th Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2023.

What to do on July 4th in Boston: living history, fireworks, and outdoor fun

I fell for a bartender

He supports his parents

food & dining

Customers toasted at the Speedway, an old horse stable turned nightlife hot spot in Brighton.

From food halls to special laws, restaurants and landlords get creative to avoid paying $600,000 for a liquor license

Zomsa brings a chic taste of Nepal to Arlington Center, with momos and martinis

ButterBird opens in Watertown; PLNT Burger comes to Coolidge Corner

travel

Tanks at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium hold a multitude of sea creatures.

Seven things to do on Cape Cod when it rains

Yellowstone, minus the crowds

This town’s name isn’t a punch line. Or is it? Exploring Athol’s surprisingly posh, somewhat scandalous Scottish roots.

Arts

Interior concept for Mystic Seaport Museum's new exhibition space, which is being re-dubbed the Wells Boat Hall, by Cambridge Seven.

Mystic Seaport Museum set for major expansion

David Ibbett’s Mars Symphony turns the mysterious red planet into an instrumental soundscape

Patrick Shearn’s ‘Skynet’ takes flight at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston

Books

Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods" is a cunning mystery.

In Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods,’ family secrets invade summer camp

In ‘Horror Movie,’ horror master Paul Tremblay plays with perception and reality

Julia Phillips’s second novel, ‘Bear,’ starts slow but nails the ending

Movies

The BET Awards return Sunday night.

Ayo Edebiri, Will Smith, and Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: What you need to know about the 2024 BET Awards

Five things to do around Boston, July 1-14

Bill Cobbs, ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Night at the Museum’ actor, dies at 90

Television

Christian Slater (pictured in June at the premiere of "Unfrosted" in Los Angeles) will play the younger Harry Morgan, Dexter's father (formerly portrayed by James Remar), in the prequel "Dexter: Original Sin."

‘Original Sin’ takes another stab at ‘Dexter’ backstory

Ayo Edebiri, Will Smith, and Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: What you need to know about the 2024 BET Awards

The best shows of the year, so far

music

Justin Timberlake performing at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in April in Los Angeles.

Justin Timberlake is all business at TD Garden

Janet Jackson shows versatility, joy at TD Garden

Ayo Edebiri, Will Smith, and Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar: What you need to know about the 2024 BET Awards

Theater/Dance

Playwright and screenwriter Mfoniso Udofia grew up in Southbridge and graduated from Wellesley College.

A nine-play cycle chronicling three generations of a Nigerian-American family is on the way

‘MJ the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ astonishing at Citizens Opera House

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

Health

Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, R.I.

R.I. attorney general approves sale of 2 safety-net hospitals with strict ‘non-negotiable’ conditions

Lifespan, R.I.’s largest health care system, to become Brown University Health. The deal includes millions in investments.

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Obituaries

St. Louis Cardinals' Orlando Cepeda scored in the eighth inning of a baseball game as New York Mets catcher J.C. Martin and umpire Tim McCarver watched at Shea Stadium in New York in 1968.

Orlando Cepeda, baseball slugger known as the Baby Bull, dies at 86

Willa McKee, Governor McKee’s mother who starred in his political ads, has died

Kinky Friedman, musician and humorist who slew sacred cows, dies at 79