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Bragg won’t oppose delaying Trump’s hush-money sentencing after Supreme Court immunity ruling

In a letter filed Tuesday, prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said they would be open to delaying the July 11 sentencing for up to two weeks.

Analysis | James Pindell: Three takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity Trump was a winner on immunity even before the Supreme Court ruled

Trump amplifies calls to jail top elected officials, invokes military tribunals

‘Starkly divided’ jury offers lessons for Karen Read retrial

The jury’s note should give the prosecution and Read’s lawyers reason to pause before a retrial and re-examine their decisions about what witnesses to call and how to question them, legal specialists said.

Read supporters react to mistrial outside courthouse See photos from inside and outside the courtroom

Trooper Michael Proctor relieved of duty after testimony in Karen Read trial

Long-time Mass General president Peter Slavin will head Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles
Peter Slavin, who ran Mass General for nearly two decades before stepping down in 2021, starts this fall as president and chief executive of the institution known as the “hospital for Hollywood stars.”

Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss

The former New York City mayor and legal advisor to Donald Trump was disbarred in the state Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

Not just big Boston property owners: Small businesses could be hurt by Wu’s tax plan

The controversial proposal to hike commercial real estate taxes, now before the Legislature, could hurt the restaurants, barbershops, and other stores that are tenants in buildings.

Make less than minimum wage? In New England, you can only afford to live in these ZIP codes.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Another splendid day unfolds before a weather shift on Fourth of July. Check out the forecast details.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in upstate New York

Hingham man arrested after alleged road rage incident in Cohasset

We asked food folks to tell us what they crave this time of year. It will surprise no one to hear several said ice cream.

What foods scream summer to you?

We asked 10 food folks what they crave this time of year, because, as Jeremy Sewell puts it, "In New England, we earn things." Here’s what they said.

Nine local beers worth sipping this summer

The original "coddock" Linda Hunt found on a fishing boat in Gloucester last year.

Is there a new hybrid fish in New England? Meet the ‘Coddock.’

A team of scientists is now hoping to learn the truth about the curious creature. Is it simply a variation of a haddock or an actual hybrid?

Grace Gangemi told her family she intended to stop driving forever after a minor car accident in April, but when she brought her leased vehicle back to the dealership, she wound up signing a new four-year lease.

An auto dealership signed a four-year lease to a 92-year-old. Was she taken advantage of?

Grace Gangemi told her family she intended to stop driving forever after a minor car accident in April, but when she brought her leased vehicle back to the dealership, she wound up signing a new four-year lease.

Tourists walk down Essex Street in downtown Salem.

In Salem, explosion of visitors has become a hot-button issue. Now the city is clamping down on tour guides.

Officials are seeking to bring some order to the Witch City's crowded downtown streets.

In the Berkshires, an effort to corral climate change, one stream at a time
Thousands of roads crossing Massachusetts waterways are unprepared for climate change and at risk of rainstorm blowouts. Environmental groups in the Berkshires have a solution.

Extremely warm water temperatures helped Beryl strengthen to a category 5 system overnight.

Hurricane Beryl may be a stark preview of what’s to come

This monster cyclone is a history-maker in many ways, fueled by extremely high ocean heat.

Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating the southeast Caribbean Hurricane tracker: Follow Beryl's path

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

We’re going to miss Wyc Grousbeck as Celtics owner, and Boston has a lot riding on his sale of the team
The sale of Grousbeck’s share could take as much as four years and he will remain the face of the franchise. There is zero chance for relocation but that appears to be the only certainty.

Wyc Grousbeck planning to sell majority stake in the Celtics Jayson Tatum agrees to largest contract in NBA history; Derrick White also agrees to extension

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‘No, but I’ve seen the poster’: The artist behind many unforgettable movie ads is the star of this show

You may not recognize Dawn Baillie’s name, but her handiwork has memorably contributed to some very memorable movies.

Hugh Herr at MIT, with bionic legs of his own design.

‘I feel like I have my leg’: New surgical technique and bionic limb developed at MIT and the Brigham allow for more natural movements

The surgery allows patients to fully control prosthetic limbs with their brain.

While manager Alex Cora is calling for reinforcements, Sox brass would be wise to stay the course.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

As the Red Sox consider the trade deadline, they must not ignore recent history

Last year, the Sox were nine games above .500 on July 28. In 2022, they were 11 games over on June 26. Both seasons they finished last.

Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the joy of watching Jarren Duran

Opinion

A police officer stood near the security gate at the Supreme Court in Washington.

Supreme Court immunity ruling means more than a delay of the Trump trial. It could make future despots untouchable.

It is hard to fathom that this outcome was what the Framers of our Constitution had in mind.

IDEAS | ROB HENDERSON

Why doesn’t the candidate with the best policies win? Because looks can be deceiving.

IDEAS | LILY GAGE

Misinformation and political polarization aren’t the only things keeping people from getting COVID vaccines

Standing up to Biden takes courage, just like standing up to Trump

MARCELA GARCÍA

Is Boston City Council going to be more than a rubber stamp for Mayor Wu?

Independence Day

A view of the Fourth of July fireworks exploding over the Charles River after the Boston Pops concert on July 4, 2023.

Where to see July 4th fireworks in Massachusetts

Tuesday is looking sunny with comfortable temps in the low-80s.

Another splendid day unfolds before a weather shift on Fourth of July. Check out the forecast details.

The MBTA encourages people to take public transportation if they are coming into Boston for the Esplanade fireworks display or other celebrations.

MBTA trains, buses free after 9:30 p.m. on July 4

Heavy traffic on Route 128 South in Waltham on Feb. 26.

Going out of town for July 4th? Here are the best and worst times to travel.

More recent News

Biden administration extends temporary legal status to 300,000 Haitians, drawing a contrast to Trump

The expansion applies to Haitians who were in the United States on June 3 and will last until Feb. 3, 2026.

Haiti’s gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says

Moderna inks deal with US government to fund trial of bird flu vaccine

The announcement follows months of speculation surrounding the Cambridge biotech’s efforts to develop a vaccine tailored to the bird flu variant that has raised fears of a potential spillover outbreak in people.

A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 105 people, many women and children

The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to leave following an event with a religious leader named Bhole Baba.

Boston has among the lowest birth rates in the nation, data show. Here’s why that matters.
The sky-high cost of living in the city is among the factors at play.

Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to Canada
Eastern box turtles are known to be sold on the Chinese black market for $1,000 each.

One of Rhode Island’s housing heroes is stepping down
Jennifer Hawkins, who has led ONE Neighborhood Builders for nearly 11 years, announced Monday that she is stepping down as president and CEO of the nonprofit at the end of September.

US House committee launches probe into Chinese influence at Harvard University

The committee launched the probe after two students who shouted slogans during an April speech by the Chinese ambassador were “forcibly removed” from the event and harassed, according to a letter.

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

The announcement came as Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Austin at the Pentagon. And it marks a strong response to pleas from Kyiv for help in battling Russian forces in the Donetsk region.

Israeli strike kills at least 9 in southern Gaza after evacuation order

The city of Khan Younis was be the latest target of Israel’s raids into parts of Gaza it had previously invaded in the war.

Recommended reads

The emergency room at Good Samaritan Hospital, one of eight Massachusetts hospitals in the Steward Health Care network. On one night, there were 101 patients in the emergency department with only six nurses to care for them.

Globe Spotlight

Steward Health Care spent millions on surveillance of its critics — even amid financial crisis

The surveillance was part of what Steward’s general counsel called a “spare no expenses mission” to gather dirt on people who were viewed as problematic by the hospital chain’s executives.

More coverage of the Steward Health Care crisis

Mass. forced medication bill sparks intense debate
The legislation raises question over how to weigh a psychiatrist's judgement when it conflicts with a patient's wishes.

On Cape Cod, the pandemic marked a golden age for the summer rental market. Those days are over.
It’s a marked shift from the intense demand that Cape Cod and the Islands experienced during the pandemic, when people snatched up second homes and visitors typically booked lengthy stays well into the fall.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Memo to the DNC: You share the blame for Biden’s bait-and-switch
The loyalty of millions of Democrats is being sorely tested by the failure of the DNC to hold the president to his implicit campaign pledge to serve one term.

Culture & Lifestyle

In his latest book, "RAPilates," Chuck D attempts to make Pilates accessible and approachable for readers of every age.

When it comes to Pilates, Chuck D believes the hype

From left: Gru (Steve Carell), Lucy (Kristen Wiig), and Gru Jr. in "Despicable Me 4," directed by Chris Renaud.

‘Despicable Me 4’: Rise of the Super-Minion

National Master Ryan Young gives a workshop during the 2023 Five Days of Chess events.

Free Boston events, classes: Chowderfest, the Book Bi Book book club, and Kizomba for beginners

Laura Petrovich-Cheney with her piece "Homeward." In her Marblehead studio, the artist makes "quilts" of discarded wood scraps.

Laura Petrovich-Cheney is stitching the revolution one scrap of wood — yes, wood — at a time

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

This image was shown at the Karen Read trial on June 12, 2024 as Massachusetts State Police Detective Lt. Brian Tully was on the witness stand talking about the weather conditions during a search for evidence in Canton.

The Read trial did produce a verdict — on law enforcement

John O'Keefe.

In the hoopla of the Karen Read trial, John O’Keefe is all but forgotten

Cynthia Roy and Shelley Scruggs

Massachusetts students don’t need MCAS

Donald Trump said in last week's debate that when it comes to abortion, "What happened is we brought it back to the states and the country is now coming together on this issue. It’s been a great thing."

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Remarkably, Trump is using the abortion issue to his benefit

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

Heather Hopp-Bruce/Globe staff; Adobe

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Where to see July 4th fireworks in Massachusetts

A bounty of dazzling professional fireworks displays will light up the night skies across the state.

June Leaf, artist who explored the female form, dies at 94

June Leaf, a painter and sculptor whose exploration of the female form, by turns whimsical, graceful or ominous, paved the way for later generations of feminist artists, died Monday at her home in New York City. She was 94.

Is there a new hybrid fish in New England? Meet the ‘Coddock.’

A team of scientists is now hoping to learn the truth about the curious creature. Is it simply a variation of a haddock or an actual hybrid?

One of Rhode Island’s housing heroes is stepping down

Jennifer Hawkins, who has led ONE Neighborhood Builders for nearly 11 years, announced Monday that she is stepping down as president and CEO of the nonprofit at the end of September.

Sports

Tadej Pogacar captured his 12th career stage win at the Tour de France.

Tadej Pogacar attacks in Tour de France’s first big mountain stage and reclaims yellow jersey

Two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard did his best to limit the damage but finished 37 seconds behind on Stage 4.

Marketa Vondrousova appeared to still be suffering aftereffects from a fall during a tuneup tournament on grass in Berlin last month that hurt her hip.

Defending Wimbledon women’s champion Marketa Vondrousova loses in first round

Vondrousova became the first defending women’s champion to lose in the first round the next year since 1994.

Marcelo Mayer joins Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts as the only Red Sox position prospects to be named to multiple Futures Games.

Two top Red Sox prospects invited to MLB’s Futures Game, and third headed to skills showcase

Marcelo Mayer, Kyle Teel, and Roman Anthony will take part in All-Star Saturday on July 13.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

As the Red Sox consider the trade deadline, they must not ignore recent history

Red Sox at Marlins | 6:40 p.m. (NESN)

Game 84: Red Sox at Marlins lineups and notes

Alex Speier I Minor details

Minor league report: In rookie league, Franklin Arias’s bat is catching up to his glove

Business

Long-time Mass General president Peter Slavin will head Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles

Peter Slavin, who ran Mass General for nearly two decades before stepping down in 2021, starts this fall as president and chief executive of the institution known as the “hospital for Hollywood stars.”

Moderna inks deal with US government to fund trial of bird flu vaccine

The announcement follows months of speculation surrounding the Cambridge biotech’s efforts to develop a vaccine tailored to the bird flu variant that has raised fears of a potential spillover outbreak in people.

Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat

Make less than minimum wage? In New England, you can only afford to live in these ZIP codes.

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

Tourists walk down Essex Street in downtown Salem.

In Salem, explosion of visitors has become a hot-button issue. Now the city is clamping down on tour guides.

Make less than minimum wage? In New England, you can only afford to live in these ZIP codes.

Another splendid day unfolds before a weather shift on Fourth of July. Check out the forecast details.

sports

Jarren Duran blasted six home runs during a red-hot June.

Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the joy of watching Jarren Duran

The Patriots addressed quarterback, but what about their other offseason needs?

Darrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, has died

business

Grace Gangemi told her family she intended to stop driving forever after a minor car accident in April, but when she brought her leased vehicle back to the dealership, she wound up signing a new four-year lease.

An auto dealership signed a four-year lease to a 92-year-old. Was she taken advantage of?

Not just big Boston property owners: Small businesses could be hurt by Wu’s tax plan

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 ‘tech hubs’ nationwide

politics

Former president Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, spoke during a news conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping in Philadelphia in November, 2020.

Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss

Trump seeks to set aside his New York hush-money guilty verdict after Supreme Court immunity ruling

Defense Secretary Austin says the US will provide $2.3 billion more in military aid to Ukraine

Nation

Former president Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

Bragg won’t oppose delaying Trump’s hush-money sentencing after Supreme Court immunity ruling

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in upstate New York

Final person to plead guilty in Denver fire that killed 5 people from Senegal could get 60 years

World

An injured person arrived in an ambulance at the Sikandrarao hospital in Hathras district about 350 kilometers (217 miles) southwest of Lucknow, India, Tuesday.

A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 105 people, many women and children

Hurricane Beryl rips through open waters after devastating the southeast Caribbean

Hungary’s leader is in Ukraine for talks with Zelensky. It’s his first visit since the war began.

opinion

Children colored at the KinderCare Child Development center on April 18.

Want to grow the economy? Invest in child care.

In the hoopla of the Karen Read trial, John O’Keefe is all but forgotten

Banning left turns?

lifestyle

Kaylyn Leighton, 35, is the co-founder of Seamless Photography, a wedding photography business in Lowell that offers content creation packages.

For wedding content creators, it’s the ‘imperfect moments’ that matter

When it comes to Pilates, Chuck D believes the hype

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

food & dining

Nantucket Crisps, potato chips inspired by locations and beaches on the island.

Nantucket Crisps are inspired by childhood summers on the island

Wine Spectator honors Massachusetts restaurants for their wine programs

The best ways to reheat pasta

travel

JetBlue president Marty St. George.

How an airline industry vet from Boston hopes to help fly JetBlue back to profitability

Seven things to do on Cape Cod when it rains

Yellowstone, minus the crowds

Arts

Ms. Leaf joined her husband, Robert Frank, as he was introduced to lengthy applause at the opening of the exhibition featuring Frank's work at New York University in 2016.

June Leaf, artist who explored the female form, dies at 94

Laura Petrovich-Cheney is stitching the revolution one scrap of wood — yes, wood — at a time

Mystic Seaport Museum set for major expansion

Books

Ben Shattuck's new short story collection is titled “The History of Sound."

In ‘The History of Sound,’ Shattuck’s stories sing

In ‘The Cliffs,’ a house is home to generations of mysteries

Griffin Dunne reads about making movies and making war

Movies

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‘No, but I’ve seen the poster’: The artist behind many unforgettable movie ads is the star of this show

‘Despicable Me 4’: Rise of the Super-Minion

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

Television

Niecy Nash and Alex Borstein in Season 3, Episode 1 of "Getting On," now on Max.

This week’s TV: It’s a non-Peak TV week, so here’s what you should watch instead

‘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

music

In his latest book, "RAPilates," Chuck D attempts to make Pilates accessible and approachable for readers of every age.

When it comes to Pilates, Chuck D believes the hype

Many shades of Wilco on display at Solid Sound

Justin Timberlake is all business at TD Garden

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

Ms. Leaf joined her husband, Robert Frank, as he was introduced to lengthy applause at the opening of the exhibition featuring Frank's work at New York University in 2016.

June Leaf, artist who explored the female form, dies at 94

Darrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, has died

Albania’s world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88