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Amid scandals, Healey urged to look outside for State Police leader

The accumulation of State Police scandals has led to a growing chorus of critics calling for Governor Maura Healey to flex new powers granted by the state’s 2020 police reform law and choose a new leader from outside the agency’s ranks.
A timeline of previous State Police scandals Adrian Walker: State Police are the big losers in Karen Read trial

New Bedford drug trafficking case collapses following detective’s ‘gross misconduct’

The collapse of the case follows a 2023 Globe story that exposed an illicit, years-long relationship between detective Jared Lucas and the confidential informant at the heart of the investigation.
An alleged drug trafficker, a detective trying to take him down, and the woman caught in the middle

Facing legislation that could reshape their lives, transgender teenagers became advocates in N.H.
Bills heading to Governor Chris Sununu’s desk could block transgender teenagers from the sports teams, locker rooms, and bathrooms they identify with. So these teens spoke out.

Top Arizona election official tries to fight denialism with transparency. He might lose anyway.

Stephen Richer’s theory is that if he earnestly and hyperactively engages to demystify the election process and address concerns, most people will respond positively.
Ballot drop boxes returning to Wisconsin following top court decision

Healey reportedly questions Biden’s ability to win after debate debacle

 President Biden scrambles to save his reelection with a trip to Wisconsin and a network TV interview

Man killed, four others injured in Boston shootings overnight, police say

The shootings were reported in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, and Dorchester in the early hours of Friday morning, according to officials.

Missing Vermont teen died after dirt bike crash, officials say

2 dead and 9 injured after truck strikes group celebrating July 4 in Manhattan park

New BC two-year college will serve low-income, first-generation students

Among them is Michael Melo, a Roxbury teen who lives in public housing with his sister. “I never thought I would see myself going to college," he said.

A Plymouth tribe asked a town board to acknowledge their legacy. Officials asked for their lawyer instead.

The Herring Pond Wampanoag's territory over thousands of years has included present-day Plymouth, Bourne, and Sandwich.
Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots are in for a rude awakening if they want to lay all the blame for last season on Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, and other thoughts

When you won because of all-time greatness at QB and coach it’s easy to assume decline at those positions is the root cause for losing.
THE VIP LOUNGE

Cole Strange on Dramamine, nacho cheese Doritos, and, most importantly, helping veterans

We caught up with the New England Patriots offensive lineman to talk about all things travel.

A 10,000-unit housing development at Suffolk Downs is on hold indefinitely. Here’s why.

The construction pause is a testament to how high interest rates and materials costs are preventing developers from building much-needed projects.

Empty since 2006, this downtown building is back on the market

The 76,000-square-foot retail and office building at 399 Washington St. is up for sale for the first time since 2017.
Sports Business

The inside story of Strategic Sports Group’s venture into helping the PGA Tour

Led by Fenway Sports Group's John Henry, SSG injected $1.5 billion into the new PGA Tour Enterprises, which was created to offset the disruption of the LIV golf series.
Dan Shaughnessy

Who’ll be next to own the Celtics, how long will it take, and other thoughts

The Celtics announced that the franchise is for sale. It’s seismic sports news. We’ve had ownership stability for almost the entirety of this successful century.

Whatever your Tanglewood type — first-timer, serial lawn lounger — our guide has you covered

A look ahead this summer's Tanglewood season and the types of attendees it attracts.
‘The Gilded Age’ actress Laura Benanti is back in Newport, headlining two musical evenings with Newport Classical

‘I am extremely angry.’ Southie factory closes, leaving longtime workers in the cold.

East West Manufacturing officially shuttered its South Boston facility two weeks ago, laying off about 50 workers, many of whom are nearing retirement age.

Starmer vows ‘government of service’ for national renewal as he takes power after Labour landslide

Keir Starmer replaces Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who offered his resignation to Charles after his party that ruled for 14 years was swept from power in a Labour landslide.
What we learned from the UK’s general election that will shape politics over the coming years
Opinion
Scott W. Lang

How to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee

It would be best if the president voluntarily quit the race and opened up the convention. But if he doesn’t, there is another way to select an alternative.
IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

A journey to the vault at the end of the world
EDITORIAL

Why Biden should step aside
Adrian Bonenberger

No army for young men
SCOT LEHIGH

Why is it so hard to quit politics?

More recent News

Massachusetts’ climate and housing crises are intertwined. Some architects are looking to tackle both with green renovations.

Retrofitting existing buildings to make them more energy efficient provides both sustainability benefits and an opportunity for affordable housing.
Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein and Ken Mahan

Temps heat up with some clouds and spot showers this weekend. Here are the forecast details.

Building humidity increases chances for some showers through the holiday weekend.
Scattered showers will push toward Boston this afternoon

Woman charged with arson in Charlestown fire, police say

Katherine Cox, 34, is facing charges of arson of a dwelling and burning personal property, Boston police said.

Public comments pour in as R.I. coastal regulator considers country club’s petition

Quidnessett Country Club wants the Coastal Resources Management Council to a change water classification, but opponents say the golf course is trying to retroactively change the rules after it built an unauthorized seawall.

Multiple injuries after July 4 fireworks malfunction in Utah stadium, police say

Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration, sending up to six people to the hospital, authorities said.

Court says social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but remain in EU as he awaits trial

Andrew Tate faces charges of human trafficking, rape,and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

State urges use of bug spray to guard against West Nile, EEE

Health officials urged the public to use bug spray outdoors this summer after mosquito samples tested positive for two viruses.
BLOTTER TALES

A duckling is taken into custody, a U-Haul customer causes a commotion, and an abandoned kayak raises concerns

A duckling visits police in Webster, a U-Haul customer causes a commotion in Norwood, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden

Former president Donald Trump has promised that if he wins the presidency again he will pardon his supporters who violently beat police and broke into the building to try and overturn the legitimate results.

Recommended reads

‘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.

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.

CHAD FINN
The Patriots are the worst team in the NFL? Not buying it.
The very good defense should be even better, largely because it won’t have to constantly compensate for an almost unfathomably inept offense.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

New shows to watch before the Olympics arrive

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

How much did Democrats and the press know about Biden’s decline before the debate?
EDITORIAL

Why Biden should step aside
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

The ‘pursuit of happiness’ may sound good. But what if that’s the wrong approach?
John Evangelakos, Jason H.P. Kravitt, and William Schmalzl

To restore Harvard’s reputation, faculty should speak up
IDEAS | DARYLN BREWER HOFFSTOT

Digging a grave for our beloved, departed goldendoodle was hard. We wouldn’t have had it any other way.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

A Plymouth tribe asked a town board to acknowledge their legacy. Officials asked for their lawyer instead.

The Herring Pond Wampanoag's territory over thousands of years has included present-day Plymouth, Bourne, and Sandwich.
RI ARTS

‘The Gilded Age’ actress Laura Benanti is back in Newport, headlining two musical evenings with Newport Classical

The Tony Award-winning actress talks about celebrating her daughter’s birthday in Newport, losing her tooth on the set of ‘The Gilded Age,’ and refusing to eat or drink while wearing period costumes.

Amid scandals, Healey urged to look outside for State Police leader

The accumulation of State Police scandals has led to a growing chorus of critics calling for Governor Maura Healey to flex new powers granted by the state’s 2020 police reform law and choose a new leader from outside the agency’s ranks.

New BC two-year college will serve low-income, first-generation students

Among them is Michael Melo, a Roxbury teen who lives in public housing with his sister. “I never thought I would see myself going to college," he said.

Sports

THE VIP LOUNGE

Cole Strange on Dramamine, nacho cheese Doritos, and, most importantly, helping veterans

We caught up with the New England Patriots offensive lineman to talk about all things travel.
Sports Business

The inside story of Strategic Sports Group’s venture into helping the PGA Tour

Led by Fenway Sports Group's John Henry, SSG injected $1.5 billion into the new PGA Tour Enterprises, which was created to offset the disruption of the LIV golf series.
Red Sox at Yankees | 7:05 p.m. (NESN)

Game 87: Red Sox at Yankees lineups and notes

The Red Sox enter this weekend's series just four games behind Aaron Judge and the Yankees in the loss column.
FRANK DELL'APA | ON SOCCER

Having suffered through the lows, Revolution striker Giacomo Vrioni is now riding a scoring wave
Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots are in for a rude awakening if they want to lay all the blame for last season on Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, and other thoughts
Dan Shaughnessy

Who’ll be next to own the Celtics, how long will it take, and other thoughts

Business

NH BUSINESS

N.H. hospital to pay $300,000 to resolve drug recordkeeping allegations

The Drug Enforcement Administration began an investigation last year at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, N.H., finding that a former nurse tampered with medication and created false records.

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

Last month’s job growth did mark a pullback from 218,000 in May. But it was still a strong gain, reflecting the resilience of America’s consumer-driven economy, which is slowing but still growing steadily.

A 10,000-unit housing development at Suffolk Downs is on hold indefinitely. Here’s why.

Boston VC firm raises $150 million for national security startups
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GLOBE MAGAZINE

30 ways to have the perfect Cape Cod vacation

CONNECTIONS

How Carmy and ‘The Bear’ helped me understand my father’s grief
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 1-14
Cooking

Here’s the scoop: You can make delicious ice cream at home

metro

Mass. reforms to wheelchair repair industry are stalling as legislative session nears end

Scattered showers could push toward Boston late afternoon

Temps heat up with some clouds and spot showers this weekend. Here are the forecast details.

sports

Argentina beats Ecuador on penalties to reach Copa America semifinals

DeWanna Bonner scores 24 as Sun rally past Lynx in Minnesota

Bertoletti, Sudo win top dog honors at Nathan’s Famous power-eating contest, absent longtime champ

business

Empty since 2006, this downtown building is back on the market

‘I am extremely angry.’ Southie factory closes, leaving longtime workers in the cold.

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

politics

President Biden scrambles to save his reelection with a trip to Wisconsin and a network TV interview

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden

Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign

Nation

1,151 confirmed cases and 6 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Multiple injuries after July 4 fireworks malfunction in Utah stadium, police say

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers hope to join the list.

World

Iran holds runoff presidential vote pitting hard-line former negotiator against reformist lawmaker

Hurricane Beryl hits Mexico’s coast as Category 2 storm; at least 11 dead across Caribbean

Court says social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but remain in EU as he awaits trial

opinion

Digging a grave for our beloved, departed goldendoodle was hard. We wouldn’t have had it any other way.

To restore Harvard’s reputation, faculty should speak up

Heat pumps can help meet climate goals but can hurt pocketbooks

lifestyle

Your guide to celebrating July 4th in Boston: living history, fireworks, and outdoor fun

‘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

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

Cole Strange on Dramamine, nacho cheese Doritos, and, most importantly, helping veterans

The Museum of the City of New York celebrates 100 years

Sleep like an author, eat chocolate and chips: Here’s what’s new on Nantucket

Arts

At the Griffin Museum, the jury is in; distressed photographs; fun with photo books

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

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

‘The Gilded Age’ actress Laura Benanti is back in Newport, headlining two musical evenings with Newport Classical

New shows to watch before the Olympics arrive

Fireworks, frankfurters, and fabulous performers for the Fourth

music

‘The Gilded Age’ actress Laura Benanti is back in Newport, headlining two musical evenings with Newport Classical

Whatever your Tanglewood type — first-timer, serial lawn lounger — our guide has you covered

Rob Stone, master marketer of hip-hop, is dead at 55

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

Rob Stone, master marketer of hip-hop, is dead at 55

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

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