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Biden wins Democratic governors’ backing after crisis meeting

Several leading Democratic governors said they were firmly behind President Biden after a meeting at the White House following last week’s disastrous debate performance.
Clyburn mentions a ‘mini-primary,' fueling talk of whether Biden should end his campaign

‘Donald Trump is going to win. And I’m OK with that,’ says Democrat Jared Golden

A list of top Democrats who have publicly spoken about Biden’s debate performance

State mandates insurance coverage at urgent cares to relieve overwhelmed ERs

The capacity crisis is driven in part by troubles at Steward Health Care.

State and Steward landlords are in a standoff as hospital sale date approaches

Michael Proctor, relieved of duty by State Police after testimony at Karen Read trial, is reassigned
Because Proctor remains a State Police employee, his name must appear somewhere on the agency’s roster, said State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk.

Your most pressing questions about a retrial in the Karen Read case, answered

Ozempic linked to rare cases of vision loss in Harvard study

Patients who took the drugs for weight loss were more than seven times more likely to be diagnosed with a stroke-like eye condition, known as NAION, than those taking other classes of drugs for obesity, according to the study of patient records.

YVONNE ABRAHAM
The royal scam and the Supreme Court
With its disastrous immunity ruling and exquisite timing, the conservative Supreme Court majority has given us a Fourth to remember.

With legendary Joey Chestnut sidelined, Mass. man could wind up top dog at Coney Island eating contest

Salem Academy Charter School teacher arrested in underage sex sting

‘We don’t have anywhere to go’: Migrants worry about Logan Airport deadline

Homeless and migrant families will no longer be allowed to sleep at Logan as of July 9, but some of the scores of migrants staying there said they had no idea where they'd wind up.
Healey rolls up the migrant welcome mat in Mass. amid a buckling shelter system Free tickets out of Massachusetts: Healey administration hopes more migrant families take up the offer

Want to take the pulse of public opinion? Ask the flag store.

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Arlington Flag & Banner sold out of Ukrainian flags for several months. A similar rush occurred in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel last October.

Plans to redevelop pier on East Boston’s waterfront park scratched for now
The Trustees of Reservations is considering alternative sites for a green space in the neighborhood.

No companies bid to rebuild R.I.’s Washington Bridge

The massive $400 million project starts with demolishing the bridge this summer, but no construction firms have submitted bids to rebuild it.

Photos: Harborfest kicks off Fourth of July celebration in Boston

The fun-filled salute to Boston’s maritime history, Colonial roots, and revolutionary landmarks started on July 1 and ends on the Fourth of July.
Rare copies of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at R.I. State Archives USS Constitution’s new commander will lead festivities as ‘Old Ironsides’ cruises harbor

‘Some of it looks like a storybook’: Why it’s been a remarkable year for hydrangeas in New England
By all accounts, this season has brought one of the most stunning displays of hydrangeas in many years, particularly for the macrophylla variety.

red sox 7, marlins 2

A strong outing from Brayan Bello helps propel Red Sox past Marlins

Whether Bello got his season back on the rails depends on to what degree you see beating the dreadful Marlins as an accomplishment, but the righthander did pitch well into the seventh inning.
Critic's Notebook

The common clay of the new West: Blazing Saddles at 50

Excuse our film critic while he whips out an appreciation of Mel Brooks’ brilliant Western parody starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder.
ART REVIEW

MFA’s first exhibition of Salvador Dali unveils his hidden depths

Scorned by his Surrealists peers for his pursuit of fame, the artist's heft finally comes to light
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Why Biden should step aside

For the good of the country, the president should graciously bow out of the race and free his delegates to cast their votes for someone else at the Democratic National Convention.
JEFF JACOBY

The solution to America’s gerontocracy
RENÉE GRAHAM

Biden needs to come clean about his health
SCOT LEHIGH

The Great Trumpkin confronts the most terrible time of the year
EDITORIAL

The Read trial did produce a verdict — on law enforcement
Independence Day

Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts — and lots of fireworks

Want to take the pulse of public opinion? Ask the flag store.

USS Constitution’s new commander will lead July 4 festivities as ‘Old Ironsides’ cruises harbor

Three rare copies of the Declaration of Independence will be on display July 4 at R.I. State Archives

More recent News

Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast Caribbean
Wind-whipped rain pounded the island for hours as residents heeded authorities’ call to shelter until the storm had passed. Power was knocked out in much of the capital.

Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
The strike near the southern coastal city of Tyre took place as global diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent weeks to prevent escalating clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli military from spiraling into an all-out war.

Russian missiles and drones strike eastern Ukraine’s Dnipro in a daylight attack that kills 5
A Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Wednesday killed five civilians and injured 47 others, including a 14-year-old girl, authorities said.

‘He’s a hero.’ Firefighter hurt while rescuing child from burning building in Everett
The child was rescued from the third floor of a triple-decker home on Hancock Street.

Six inmates at Mass. prisons file class action lawsuit over solitary confinement
The civil lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court this week alleges their nearly round-the-clock imprisonment in concrete cells the size of parking spaces, and other “oppressive conditions,” violates state and federal laws.

Counselor sexually ‘groomed’ teenager from El Salvador while he was a student in Boston, lawsuit alleges
“These allegations dating back to 2012 involving one of our former contractors are deeply troubling," a spokesman for the Boston Public Schools said.

Recommended reads

Many members of the Kennedy political dynasty have denounced RFK Jr. For his fans, the family legacy is more complicated.

Many of those with the surest claim on the Kennedy political dynasty have denounced the third-party candidate. But for his supporters, the meaning of the family legacy is more complicated.
Three revelations from Vanity Fair’s RFK Jr. article

At Boston restaurants, dollar oyster deals defy inflation. Here’s why.
The sticker price of $1 oysters has scarcely ever covered the cost of acquiring and serving them, but those pressures are only amplified now.

Eating oysters along the Duxbury shores

‘Profound concern’: Unsent email drafts show Emerson officials acknowledging injuries, condemning protest arrests
Emerson sent the draft letter to the office of Mayor Michelle Wu for approval before cutting references to student injuries.

How a Boston native and former Colby College hockey player became an unofficial consultant on ‘Inside Out 2′
Pixar tapped Boston native Tracey Roberts to serve as an unofficial hockey consultant on the billion-dollar box office hit.

Culture & Lifestyle

Five must-see artists at this weekend’s Levitate Music and Arts Festival

How a Boston native and former Colby College hockey player became an unofficial consultant on ‘Inside Out 2′

In ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,’ the heat is off

Who wins: poetry or hip-hop?

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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

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.

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 | 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?

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
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

As part of Navy Week, sailors visit Y camp in Dorchester

Ten crew members from the USS Oscar Austin met with youngsters Wednesday at the YMCA of Greater Boston's camp in Dorchester.

Quincy’s ‘Patriotic Celebration’ continues until July 6

The celebration of music will be held on Saturday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the city's common.

Photos: Harborfest kicks off Fourth of July celebration in Boston

The fun-filled salute to Boston’s maritime history, Colonial roots, and revolutionary landmarks started on July 1 and ends on the Fourth of July.

State mandates insurance coverage at urgent cares to relieve overwhelmed ERs

The capacity crisis is driven in part by troubles at Steward Health Care.

Sports

red sox 7, marlins 2

A strong outing from Brayan Bello helps propel Red Sox past Marlins

Whether Bello got his season back on the rails depends on to what degree you see beating the dreadful Marlins as an accomplishment, but the righthander did pitch well into the seventh inning.
Revolution 2, Atlanta United FC 1

Giacomo Vrioni sparks the Revolution to a home victory over Atlanta United FC

The striker tallied a pair of first-half goals in the 11th and 45th minutes to lead the Revolution to a 2-0 triumph at Gillette Stadium.
CHAD FINN

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

The 27-year-old is vastly improved in center and offensively he has set the tone for this merry band of overachievers.
red sox notebook

Masataka Yoshida’s latest run of success at the plate has Red Sox encouraged
SOCCER

NWSL’s San Diego Wave deny former employee’s toxic workplace allegations on social media
NFL

NFL is liable for $4,707,259,944.64 in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case

Business

Want to take the pulse of public opinion? Ask the flag store.

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Arlington Flag & Banner sold out of Ukrainian flags for several months. A similar rush occurred in the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel last October.

How Tom Hanks’ son spawned a hateful meme online

In the spring of 2021, Chet Hanks, the singer, actor, and son of Tom Hanks, posted a series of statements and a music video with a refrain that has since been adopted by white supremacists.

Ozempic linked to rare cases of vision loss in Harvard study

Paramount and Skydance near merger deal
magazine
Follow-up

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

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

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

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

metro

The royal scam and the Supreme Court

‘We don’t have anywhere to go’: Migrants worry about Logan Airport deadline

With legendary Joey Chestnut sidelined, Mass. man could wind up top dog at Coney Island eating contest

sports

Andy Murray, who made history with his 2013 victory, is getting set to say goodbye to Wimbledon

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge only repeat starters as MLB announces lineups for All-Star Game

Raid of Stanley Cup champion Panthers roster continues as Red Wings snatch up Vladimir Tarasenko

business

GM sold millions of cars that were more polluting than allowed, EPA says

Business leaders call on Biden to step aside

Panda Express and McDonald’s come to opposite conclusions

politics

Biden tells allies he knows he has only days to salvage candidacy

Biden wins Democratic governors’ backing after crisis meeting

Clyburn mentions a ‘mini-primary,' fueling talk of whether Biden should end his campaign

Nation

Americans to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, cookouts — and lots of fireworks

Justice Dept. plans to pursue Trump cases past Election Day, even if he wins

Trump advisers hope Biden stays in race, as they eye alternate scenarios

World

What to know as Israel and Hezbollah stand on brink of new war

Labour is hopeful and Conservatives morose before voters deliver their verdict on UK’s election day

Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast Caribbean

opinion

The Great Trumpkin confronts the most terrible time of the year

The perils of choosing a nominee at the Democratic convention

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

lifestyle

‘One million checkboxes’ is a website that tells us something about today’s Internet, and human nature

Meet R. Eric Thomas, taking over for Ask Amy

Do I have bad juju when it comes to love?

food & dining

Pour one out for Fajitas & ‘Ritas, the downtown Tex-Mex staple, slated to close next week

Oyster orgies along the shores of Duxbury

At Boston restaurants, dollar oyster deals defy inflation. Here’s why.

travel

Oyster orgies along the shores of Duxbury

What’s open and closed on July 4th in Mass.

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

Arts

MFA’s first exhibition of Salvador Dali unveils his hidden depths

In New York, Devlin puts on a show; acquired tastes; dictionaries verbal and visual

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

Books

Poems of rage and protest, touring literary Gloucester, a Berkshire bookstore in need

With her new novel ‘Jackie,’ Westport’s Dawn Tripp aims to peel back the Kennedy myth

Kevin Barry on doomed romances and how Butte, Mont., inspired his latest novel

Movies

The common clay of the new West: Blazing Saddles at 50

How a Boston native and former Colby College hockey player became an unofficial consultant on ‘Inside Out 2′

New Mexico denies film incentive application on ‘Rust’ movie after fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin

Television

Fireworks, frankfurters, and fabulous performers for the Fourth

A lovely détente born of intensity and trauma on ‘The Bear’

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

music

Five must-see artists at this weekend’s Levitate Music and Arts Festival

Who wins: poetry or hip-hop?

A quick introduction to the guest stars at this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Theater/Dance

A solo musical for an exploding world

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

Health

Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of 2 Rhode Island hospitals, was under investigation by DOJ

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.

Obituaries

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89

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

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