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MBTA audit reveals gaps in safety training, inspections

The MBTA did not effectively train customer service "ambassadors" on operations and safety, and most station safety inspections were not completed on schedule, the report found.

Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.

Detective’s testimony in Karen Read trial puts focus on police misconduct and discipline
The importance of credibility in law enforcement witnesses was underscored during the Karen Read trial, when text messages by lead investigator Michael Proctor came to light.

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

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

It’s crunch time for the Massachusetts Legislature. Among the bills still in the dark: one promising transparency.
The legislative session is scheduled to end on July 31, and many proposals across a range of topics and issues remain in play.

After chaotic weekend, man who died in Roxbury shooting on Friday is identified

Longmeadow woman rescues man struggling in water at Osterville beach, police say

Dense fog overnight could cause difficult driving; heat advisory set for Monday and Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a fog advisory Sunday cautioning travelers of low visibility overnight in parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and warned of extreme heat in the area on Monday and Tuesday.

June sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record. String may end soon, but dangerous heat won’t.

Mass. native John Cena says he’s retiring from WWE in 2025
innovation economy

Inside the last company building boats in Boston

Along the Mystic River, Boston Boatworks continues a tradition that reaches back centuries to the construction of the USS Constitution and the clipper ships built in Donald McKay’s shipyard.

High-profile endorsements and controversy heat up race for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship
Two very different candidates, Boston City Councilor Erin Murphy and experienced attorney Allison Cartwright, are vying to fill the role.

‘If New Hampshire is in play, then Donald Trump is going to win.’ GOP sets sights on Granite State.
Republicans are growing bullish about ending their presidential losing streak in New Hampshire after President Biden's debate performance.

Top House Democrats privately look for Biden to withdraw, multiple outlets report

Four senior House Democrats said it was time for President Biden to end his campaign, three people told the NYT.
While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside
peter abraham | on baseball

At this point, the best sign for Red Sox’ future would be a new contract for manager Alex Cora

This young team has shown it can win with Cora, who is signed through the end of the season, on the top step of the dugout. With any other candidate, it’ll just be a guess.
Notebook: Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck will represent the Red Sox as American League All-Stars
RED SOX 3, YANKEES 0

Rafael Devers backs Kutter Crawford’s scoreless start with a pair of homers as Red Sox shut out Yankees

Crawford finished a seven-inning outing having allowed just four hits and no walks while striking out four on 68 pitches (54 strikes). Ceddanne Rafaela also homered as the Red Sox secured the series win.
TEAM USA BASKETBALL

Payton Pritchard reveling in the glory of highlight shot, Celtics’ historic NBA title triumph

After scrimmaging against USA Basketball’s Olympic team as a member of the USA Select team, the Celtics reserve guard said that half-court shot and the NBA championship that followed are finally beginning to feel real.
LOVE LETTERS

I want to be able to contact my boyfriend’s friends

Is it weird that I want their numbers?

Mary-Lou Pardue, MIT professor whose anti-bias efforts lifted women in science, dies at 90

When Dr. Pardue and her MIT colleague Nancy Hopkins decided in the mid-1990s to take on gender bias at the school, "I knew the world had shifted," Hopkins said.
Opinion
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Donald Trump wants to destroy American democracy. He will fail.

Trump may roll out a lot of bad policies. But warnings of the republic’s demise are greatly exaggerated.
EDITORIAL

Where is justice for Sandra Birchmore?
Scott W. Lang

How to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee
'Say More' podcast

Why is saying ‘no’ so hard?
LETTERS

Changes are the norm for colleges

More recent News

Man identified as suspect in Hopkinton, R.I., homicide found dead after police chase
Joseph Francis, the estranged husband of the victim, 44-year-old Stephanie Francis, was pronounced dead after his vehicle rolled over.

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into war in Gaza
Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a cease-fire that could bring back hostages held by Hamas.

18-year-old man’s body pulled from Plug Pond in Haverhill, police say
Officers responded about 1:30 p.m. Sunday to a report that the teen had gone into the water and later could not be found, Haverhill police said.

Toddler rescued after 3 minutes underwater in Georgetown pool, officials say
A 3-year-old girl was rescued after she fell into a pool and was submerged under water for more than three minutes at a home in Georgetown, officials said.

17-year-old boy fatally shot in Lawrence, officials say

A 17-year-old boy died after he was shot in the Brook Street area of Lawrence on Saturday night, officials said.

Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa powers Team USA to seventh straight U17 World Cup gold
In Sunday's championship, a resounding 129-88 Team USA triumph over Italy, Dybantsa contributed 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists and was plus-31.

Recommended reads

This former state employee is still fighting for his pension benefits — five years after retiring

Long delays are common in state retirement disputes. John Sorrentino, who worked for the newborn screening program for 18-plus years, has learned that firsthand.

DEVRA FIRST | WHAT SHE'S HAVING
The thrill of seafood eaten straight from a bag
Cajun-style restaurants like Shaking Seafood are pure joy.

Photos of the month: June 2024
Some of the best Boston Globe staff photos from June including Pride, the Celtics championship, the Savannah Bananas, Tom Brady, and hot weather.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

New shows to watch before the Olympics arrive

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

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

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

Mansfield fire truck damaged in hit-and-run on I-495, officials say

A Mansfield fire truck sustained significant damage after it was struck by a tractor-trailer in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 495 in Norton early Sunday morning, officials said.

June sizzles to 13th straight monthly heat record. String may end soon, but dangerous heat won’t.

The European climate service Copernicus says Earth's more than year-long streak of record-shattering hot months kept on simmering through June.

Dense fog overnight could cause difficult driving; heat advisory set for Monday and Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a fog advisory Sunday cautioning travelers of low visibility overnight in parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut and warned of extreme heat in the area on Monday and Tuesday.

MBTA audit reveals gaps in safety training, inspections

The MBTA did not effectively train customer service "ambassadors" on operations and safety, and most station safety inspections were not completed on schedule, the report found.

Sports

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran, and Tanner Houck will represent the Red Sox as American League All-Stars

While Devers was chosen for the All-Star Game for the third time, for Duran and Houck the honor marks a first in their Red Sox careers.
RED SOX 3, YANKEES 0

Rafael Devers backs Kutter Crawford’s scoreless start with a pair of homers as Red Sox shut out Yankees

Crawford finished a seven-inning outing having allowed just four hits and no walks while striking out four on 68 pitches (54 strikes). Ceddanne Rafaela also homered as the Red Sox secured the series win.
BASKETBALL

Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa powers Team USA to seventh straight U17 World Cup gold

In Sunday's championship, a resounding 129-88 Team USA triumph over Italy, Dybantsa contributed 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists and was plus-31.
peter abraham | on baseball

At this point, the best sign for Red Sox’ future would be a new contract for manager Alex Cora
NASCAR

Alex Bowman secures a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs with a win on a rainy Chicago street course
NBA

A swollen knee kept Bronny James from playing in the Lakers’ second NBA Summer League game

Business

Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners.

Paramount agrees to merge with Skydance

Paramount’s board on Sunday signed off on a deal to merge with Skydance, two people familiar with the negotiations told the NYT.
innovation economy

Inside the last company building boats in Boston

Crew of NASA’s earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
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

Longmeadow woman rescues man struggling in water at Osterville beach, police say

More fossil-fuel facilities are in environmental justice communities, BU researchers find

It’s a hot and humid Sunday with chances for a spot shower

sports

Payton Pritchard reveling in the glory of highlight shot, Celtics’ historic NBA title triumph

Storm rain on Angel Reese’s record-setting day

Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to his first Olympics as Greece joins Brazil, Spain and Puerto Rico as final qualifiers

business

What do bagged chickens have to do with sliced cheese?

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

This former state employee is still fighting for his pension benefits — five years after retiring

politics

Biden’s uncertain political future divides Democrats as they return to Capitol Hill

Biden’s focus shifts to this week’s NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify.

Top House Democrats privately look for Biden to withdraw, multiple outlets report

Nation

Pretrial hearing sets stage for Alec Baldwin’s arrival in court in fatal shooting of cinematographer

While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside

Texas coastal residents told to expect power outages, flooding as Beryl moves closer to landfall

World

Hungary’s Orbán makes surprise visit to China after trips to Russia and Ukraine

French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to return hostages 9 months into war in Gaza

opinion

Frederick Douglass’s “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

How to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee

NH would have given Democrats the best presidential candidate

lifestyle

I want to be able to contact my boyfriend’s friends

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

Can my marriage survive seasonal affective disorder?

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

Paal Enger, who stole Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ is dead at 57

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

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

BosTix booth reopens at Faneuil Hall on July 10

A solo musical for an exploding world

A nine-play cycle chronicling three generations of a Nigerian-American family is on the way

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

Mary-Lou Pardue, MIT professor whose anti-bias efforts lifted women in science, dies at 90

Paal Enger, who stole Munch’s ‘The Scream,’ is dead at 57

Vic Seixas, winner of 15 Grand Slam tennis titles, dies at 100