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Warm temperatures are giving Bostonians an identity crisis

WATCH: With cold winters becoming a thing of the past, Beth Teitell worries if Bostonians are losing their edge and their identities in the process.

Warm temperatures are giving Bostonians an identity crisis

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Three revelations from Vanity Fair’s bombshell RFK Jr. article Tuesday

The article details various incidents, including allegations of sexual assault by a babysitter, a photograph showing him posing with a dog carcass, and reports of him sharing photos of nude women.

Boston ends needle collection program that gathered thousands of syringes daily
The needle collection program may be replaced, but organizers say the updated version will have less reach.

After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’
The State Police, which has faced multiple scandals in recent years, has been thrust back into the spotlight by Det. Michael Proctor’s testimony in the Read case.

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

‘Starkly divided’ jury offers lessons for Karen Read retrial

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

The postponement sets the sentencing for Sept. 18, well after the Republican National Convention, where Trump is set formally to accept the party’s nomination for president in this year’s race.

Analysis | James Pindell: Three takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity

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

Representative Lloyd Doggett is first Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step down as party’s nominee

Bob's Stores will close all 21 of its locations

Here’s a list of Bob’s Stores closing in New England as company announces liquidation sale

Longtime Mass. General president Peter Slavin will head Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles

Principal out at Providence’s Newcomer Academy after DOJ slams school for violating students’ rights

Boston's birth rate is one of the lowest among America's largest cities.

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.

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.

THE FINE PRINT

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.

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

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

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

Hurricane tracker: Follow Beryl's path

Nate Maynard (left), a volunteer with Berkshire Environmental Action Team, described the condition of a culvert as programs director Chelsey Simmons recorded data. In the Berkshires, environmental groups and small towns are widening, replacing, and in some cases, removing culverts in an attempt to better corral water in a changing climate.

In the Berkshires, an effort to corral climate change, one stream at a time

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.

Lead gardener Wyatt Brissette and other workers cultivated marijuana plants grown at the Cresco Lab cultivation facility in Fall River.

At Fall River cultivation site, cannabis workers cast off their union

Organized workers doing away with union affiliations is nothing new in the labor movement, and the fact that it’s happening in the nascent cannabis industry reflects just how much the sector has matured.

Mass. cannabis companies lose their bid to overturn federal ban

Golden Goose Market employee Arthur Argenzio checked out a customer at the cash register on June 28.

shirley leung

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.

Opinion

President Biden during a campaign event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on Friday.

RENÉE GRAHAM

Biden needs to come clean about his health

His advocates should also stop belittling Democrats’ legitimate concerns after the president’s dismal debate.

SCOT LEHIGH

The Great Trumpkin confronts the most terrible time of the year

IDEAS | LILY GAGE

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

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

US Naval Sea Cadets hold up the American Flag at the start of the 233rd Bristol Fourth of July Parade, July 4, 2018 in Bristol, R.I.

4th of July in Bristol, R.I.: tradition, patriotism, and civic pride

Jodi Cohen, special agent in charge of the FBI Boston division, spoke during a press conference on Tuesday regarding public safety ahead of the Fourth of July celebrations in front of the Hatch Shell.

Heavy security presence planned for July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular; no credible threats detected, officials say

Members of The Sudbury Ancient Fyfe and Drum Companie perform July 1, 2023.

What’s open and closed on July 4th

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

More recent News

FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
It's only the second drug that's been convincingly shown to delay cognitive decline in patients, following last year's approval of a similar drug from Japanese drugmaker Eisai, which it co-markets with Cambridge-based Biogen.

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.

‘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.

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.

Giuliani is disbarred in New York 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 after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in upstate New York
Police in upstate New York tackled and then shot a 13-year-old boy to death after he pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at officers during a foot chase.

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.

Uber and Lyft may have dropped their ballot fight, but gig drivers this November will seek right to unionize

Workers for Uber and Lyft secured enough signatures Tuesday to get voters to weigh in, days after the state reached another key settlement with ride-hailing companies.

‘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.

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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

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

The Boston French Film Festival will feature a screening of "The Animal Kingdom" by Thomas Cailley.

Bonjour, Boston! The MFA’s French Film Festival returns this month.

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

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.

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.

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 as Massachusetts State Police Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was on the witness stand talking about the weather conditions during a search for evidence in Canton.

EDITORIAL

The Read trial did produce a verdict — on law enforcement

JOAN VENNOCHI

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

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Barnstable man charged with manslaughter after woman fatally overdoses

Shawn O’Hara, 42, of Hyannis, was arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty to a felony manslaughter charge and two misdemeanor drug offenses for possession of fentanyl/heroin and crack cocaine for the death of Amanda Condinho, court records show.

House passes bill targeting sexual assault by health care provider

Patients who are sexually assaulted by medical professionals would gain expanded protections under a bill that has cleared the House and is awaiting action in the Senate.

After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’

The State Police, which has faced multiple scandals in recent years, has been thrust back into the spotlight by Det. Michael Proctor’s testimony in the Read case.

Photo essay

At 83, she still keeps things running on schedule

In Castleton, Vt., MaryAnn Jakubowski operates the Castleton Station, serving Amtrak and her community

Sports

Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds this past season, but he was limited to just 55 games because of a left knee injury and missed the final two games of Boston's five-game ouster of the Cavaliers in the playoffs.

NBA

Donovan Mitchell keeps his word, sticks with Cavaliers on three-year contract extension

The extension includes a $54 million player option for the 2027-28 season, a source told the Associated Press. Mitchell, acquired from Utah in a massive trade two years ago, was under contract for one more season.

“I wanted to have a chance to go out there and walk out on my own on Centre Court again and give it another go," Andy Murray said Tuesday. "But I also was only going to do that if I felt like I could be competitive.” Murray said.

WIMBLEDON

Andy Murray withdraws from final Wimbledon singles, plans to still play doubles with his brother

During a grass-court match in London last month, Murray stopped playing because he was having trouble walking. He had surgery on June 22 to remove a cyst that was compressing a nerve in his back.

Bruins

Elliott Groenewold was a Bruins fan growing up and is now hoping to impress at the team’s development camp

Groenewold was a player the Bruins wanted, according to director of amateur scouting Ryan Nadeau.

NBA

Kemba Walker, former UConn and Celtics star, announces retirement from basketball

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

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

Bruins notebook

The NHL released its full schedule on Tuesday and here are some of the highlights for the Bruins

Business

OSHA proposes rule to protect workers exposed to extreme heat

The rule, if finalized, could add protections for 35 million workers nationwide.

Biden awards $504m to tech investment hubs across US

Among the funding recipients are hubs in New York and Florida, as well as swing-state Nevada and a center in South Carolina that will also serve parts of neighboring Georgia — a battleground in Biden’s reelection bid against Republican Donald Trump.

US job openings rise to 8.1 million despite higher interest rates

TALKING POINTS

Supreme Court to consider FDA’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes

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

Follow-up

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.

Globe Magazine

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.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

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

Dinner with Cupid

Warm temperatures are giving Bostonians an identity crisis

Three revelations from Vanity Fair’s bombshell RFK Jr. article Tuesday

Boston ends needle collection program that gathered thousands of syringes daily The needle collection program may be replaced, but organizers say the updated version will have less reach.

After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’ The State Police, which has faced multiple scandals in recent years, has been thrust back into the spotlight by Det. Michael Proctor’s testimony in the Read case.

‘Starkly divided’ jury offers lessons for Karen Read retrial

Judge delays Trump’s hush-money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling

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

Here’s a list of Bob’s Stores closing in New England as company announces liquidation sale

Longtime Mass. General president Peter Slavin will head Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles

Principal out at Providence’s Newcomer Academy after DOJ slams school for violating students’ rights

Boston has among the lowest birth rates in the nation, data show. Here’s why that matters.

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

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

What foods scream summer to you?

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

In the Berkshires, an effort to corral climate change, one stream at a time

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

At Fall River cultivation site, cannabis workers cast off their union

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

Biden needs to come clean about his health

The Great Trumpkin confronts the most terrible time of the year

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

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

4th of July in Bristol, R.I.: tradition, patriotism, and civic pride

Heavy security presence planned for July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular; no credible threats detected, officials say

What’s open and closed on July 4th

Where to see July 4th fireworks in Massachusetts

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FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease It's only the second drug that's been convincingly shown to delay cognitive decline in patients, following last year's approval of a similar drug from Japanese drugmaker Eisai, which it co-markets with Cambridge-based Biogen.

In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions

‘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.

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.

Giuliani is disbarred in New York 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 after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in upstate New York Police in upstate New York tackled and then shot a 13-year-old boy to death after he pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at officers during a foot chase.

US House committee launches probe into Chinese influence at Harvard University

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

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

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The Read trial did produce a verdict — on law enforcement

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

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Barnstable man charged with manslaughter after woman fatally overdoses

House passes bill targeting sexual assault by health care provider

After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’

At 83, she still keeps things running on schedule

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Donovan Mitchell keeps his word, sticks with Cavaliers on three-year contract extension

Andy Murray withdraws from final Wimbledon singles, plans to still play doubles with his brother

Elliott Groenewold was a Bruins fan growing up and is now hoping to impress at the team’s development camp

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OSHA proposes rule to protect workers exposed to extreme heat

Biden awards $504m to tech investment hubs across US

US job openings rise to 8.1 million despite higher interest rates

Supreme Court to consider FDA’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes

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Boston ends needle collection program that gathered thousands of syringes daily
The needle collection program may be replaced, but organizers say the updated version will have less reach.

After Karen Read trial, State Police expecting ‘additional scrutiny’
The State Police, which has faced multiple scandals in recent years, has been thrust back into the spotlight by Det. Michael Proctor’s testimony in the Read case.

FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
It's only the second drug that's been convincingly shown to delay cognitive decline in patients, following last year's approval of a similar drug from Japanese drugmaker Eisai, which it co-markets with Cambridge-based Biogen.

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

Giuliani is disbarred in New York 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 after a court found he repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss.

What we know about the fatal police shooting of a 13-year-old boy in upstate New York
Police in upstate New York tackled and then shot a 13-year-old boy to death after he pointed what turned out to be a BB gun at officers during a foot chase.

‘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.