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Takeaways from Biden’s interview on ABC amid questions about whether he will drop out of 2024 presidential race

Joe Biden said he's ready and more than able to beat Donald Trump - but it's unlikely this interview will change any minds.
ABC’s George Stephanopoulos shares spotlight with Biden

Biden rejects independent medical evaluation in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race

Biden, fighting to save his endangered reelection effort Friday, said his disastrous debate performance last week was a “bad episode” and there were “no indications of any serious condition” in a highly anticipated ABC interview.

Governor Healey breaks silence after Biden’s debate troubles, urges him to ‘carefully evaluate’ his candidacy

ADRIAN WALKER
Should President Biden stay in? Governor Healey seems ambivalent.

Amid rising tuition and inflationary pressures, a new college run by BC opens its doors to low-income 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.

Humpback whale puts on a show, frolicking and breaching in Maine cove: ‘We’re in his home, he’s not in ours’

On July 4, Kittery police officer and commercial fisherman Danny Contois was working on his fishing vessel when he spotted the whale splashing by and leaping out of the water.

Shark sightings reported at Cape Cod beaches round July 4 holiday

This uptick in sightings is expected, because this is the time of year that more white sharks move into local waters, according to Greg Skomal, a shark biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

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

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

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.

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 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

Driving into Boston while the Sumner Tunnel is closed? Here are all the maps of alternative routes we could find.
By far the best advice is to take public transportation into the city. But if you absolutely have to drive, here's a handy collection of maps to help you navigate the traffic misery.

Death Valley predicted to smash its own record as hottest place on Earth

The West Coast has been suffering under a blistering and prolonged heat wave.
Boston Forecast: Building humidity increases chances for some showers through the weekend

Man charged for allegedly vandalizing Kingston church, burning Pride, BLM flags

Jonathan M. White, 43, of Plymouth, who said he was owed money for work he did at the First Parish Church of Kingston, has been charged with allegedly vandalizing the building, breaking windows, and burning its “Pride” and “Black Lives Matter” flags during the early morning hours Wednesday, according to a police report.

Two men killed, five others injured in Boston shootings Friday, police say

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

Woman in wheelchair struck by vehicle on Route 9
Peter Abraham | RED SOX 5, YANKEES 3 (10 INNINGS)

For one night, Yankee Stadium is Yoshida’s stage

It took a season and a half and overcoming a mountain of doubts, but Masataka Yoshida finally had his moment with the Red Sox — and it came at just the right time against just the right team.
Ceddanne Rafaela follows Masataka Yoshida’s tying homer with a blast of his own as Red Sox rally past Yankees

In Gloucester, golf gets an absurd twist

A frolic through the neighborhood with all manner of makeshift "clubs," most especially hockey sticks.

Living like sailors, Boston students return from two week schooner trip to Maine

Eighteen students from the Boston International Newcomers Academy, all of whom are immigrants, sailed from Massachusetts to Maine on the schooner Denis Sullivan operated by the nonprofit World Ocean School.
Opinion
Joan Wickersham

I hate Smart Reply, and I’m not turning it off

It doesn’t care how the writer thinks or what the recipient feels. It blows people off with a kind of staggeringly bland algorithmic sang-froid.
Scott W. Lang

How to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee
Adrian Bonenberger

No army for young men
IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

A journey to the vault at the end of the world
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

The ‘pursuit of happiness’ may sound good. But what if that’s the wrong approach?

More recent News

How the Bruins’ roster has changed: Who is here and who has left following free agent moves
The shake-up began when the team traded goalie Linus Ullmark in the days leading up to the draft, and continued this week with the beginning of free agency.

Judge says Nashville school shooter’s writings can’t be released as victims’ families have copyright
Chancery Court Judge I’Ashea Myles found that The Covenant School children and parents hold the copyright to any writings or other works created by shooter Audrey Hale, a former student who was killed by police.

LOVE LETTERS
Can my marriage survive seasonal affective disorder?
Winter is always coming.

Software firm UKG lays off 2,000 worldwide
The cuts will mainly affect UKG’s US workforce, but the company declined to say how many Massachusetts workers will lose jobs.

Trump denies knowing about Project 2025, his allies’ sweeping plan to transform the US government
The 922-page plan outlines a dramatic expansion of presidential power and a plan to fire as many as 50,000 government workers to replace them with Trump loyalists.

One person dead, another person injured in Mattapan shooting

Officers responded to Donwood Terrace at Gladeside Avenue at 12:23 p.m. for a report of a person shot and found two people in a vehicle suffering gunshot wounds, Boston Police Superintendent Felipe Colon said.

Recommended reads

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.

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.

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.

What happened to all the trophies under the Longfellow Bridge?
In this otherwise drab concrete overhang along Memorial Drive, passersby could once find scores of gleaming trophies, topped with tiny statuettes of soccer players, bowlers, ice skaters, and countless other athletes.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

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

Living like sailors, Boston students return from two week schooner trip to Maine

Eighteen students from the Boston International Newcomers Academy, all of whom are immigrants, sailed from Massachusetts to Maine on the schooner Denis Sullivan operated by the nonprofit World Ocean School.
ADRIAN WALKER

Should President Biden stay in? Governor Healey seems ambivalent.

Governor Maura Healey was one of a group of Democratic governors to meet with Biden this week after his disastrous performance in his debate last week against former president and current felon Donald Trump.
Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein and Ken Mahan

Building humidity increases chances for some showers through the weekend

Some sunshine may peek through during these muggy days.

Shark sightings reported at Cape Cod beaches round July 4 holiday

This uptick in sightings is expected, because this is the time of year that more white sharks move into local waters, according to Greg Skomal, a shark biologist at the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries

Sports

RED SOX 5, YANKEES 3 (10 innings)

Ceddanne Rafaela follows Masataka Yoshida’s tying homer with a blast of his own as Red Sox rally past Yankees

The homer heroics from Rafaela and Yoshida came long after starter Tanner Houck was knocked out in a sloppy fourth inning for the Red Sox.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

For one night, Yankee Stadium is Yoshida’s stage

It took a season and a half and overcoming a mountain of doubts, but Masataka Yoshida finally had his moment with the Red Sox — and it came at just the right time against just the right team.
COPA AMERICA

Canada beats Venezuela in extra round of penalty kicks, reaches semifinals in first Copa America

The Canadians won 4-3 on penalty kicks following a 1-1 draw in the quarterfinals, keeping Venezuela from advancing to the Copa semifinals for the first time since 2011.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Reliever Chris Martin returns to Red Sox’ injured list with elbow inflammation
PGA TOUR

Aaron Rai and C.T. Pan share the John Deere Classic lead
NHL

Sabres acquire forward Ryan McLeod in a trade with the Oilers

Business

New UK prime minister vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide

Keir Starmer says he will lead a “government of service” on a mission of national renewal.

Software firm UKG lays off 2,000 worldwide

The cuts will mainly affect UKG’s US workforce, but the company declined to say how many Massachusetts workers will lose jobs.
NH BUSINESS

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

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

Governor Healey breaks silence after Biden’s debate troubles, urges him to ‘carefully evaluate’ his candidacy

Scattered showers to push through Boston area this evening

Humpback whale puts on a show, frolicking and breaching in Maine cove: ‘We’re in his home, he’s not in ours’

sports

Game 87: Red Sox at Yankees resumes after rain delay in third inning

Spain defeats Germany in extra time in classic Euro 2024 quarterfinal

France wins in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals to knock out Ronaldo, Portugal

business

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

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

politics

House Republicans unite on spending cuts to non-defense programs, but Senate roadblock awaits

Biden rejects independent medical evaluation in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race

Takeaways from Biden’s interview on ABC amid questions about whether he will drop out of 2024 presidential race

Nation

These voters supported Biden in 2020. Now they want a Plan B.

Judge says Nashville school shooter’s writings can’t be released as victims’ families have copyright

Policies that could be vulnerable to new legal challenges

World

After hitting Yucatan Peninsula, Beryl churns in Gulf of Mexico as Texas braces for potential hit

Gaza soccer stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians

Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election, besting hard-liner Jalili

opinion

One child hurt by racial bias is one too many, says METCO president

Take a housing-first approach to homelessness

The Declaration of Independence

lifestyle

Expect more big names and AI story lines in season 4 of ‘The Morning Show’

Can my marriage survive seasonal affective disorder?

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

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

Michael Tracy, artist who helped restore a Texas border town, dies at 80

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

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