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Lawyers for Karen Read seek dismissal of two charges, say deadlocked jury took murder charge ‘off the table’

Judge Beverly J. Cannone declared a mistrial on July 1 after jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.

Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, set for duty status hearing

Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’

President Biden stressed in a two-page letter that the party has “one job,” which is to defeat presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump in November.

Read Biden’s letter to congressional Democrats

Biden dismisses ‘elites’ and challenges Democratic critics to run against him in MSNBC interview

“Any of these guys that don’t think I should run, run against me. Announce for president, challenge me at the convention,” Biden said during the interview.

Two people dead, others injured in apparent act of domestic violence in Vermont, officials say

Police said that one man was deceased and that “several others” had apparent injuries. Police later confirmed a second person had died.

Big cities have seen drop in homicides. Not Springfield.
Gun violence is a persistent problem in Springfield, a city that has worked for decades to recover from the evaporation of its manufacturing economy in the late 20th century.

Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Beryl lashed Houston with heavy rains and powerful winds as fast rising waters caused street flooding and prompted rescues.

Searing heat wave grills large parts of the US, causes deaths in the West and grips the East

High-profile endorsements and controversy heat up race for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship

Man, 27, fatally shot in Lawrence, hours after teenager killed

A major Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 20 people and hits a children’s hospital

Israel deepens its operation in Gaza City, as pockets of militancy confront the military

Protection and prevention as tick activity rises

WATCH: Meteorologist Dave Epstein's guide to repelling ticks from people and property and what to do if you find one on your body. ( Jenna Perlman )

Tick-borne illnesses exploded in New England with climate change. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Climate change has brought new ticks to the region and allowed our native ticks to thrive.

First partial heart transplant in New England helps 4-year-old boy: ‘Jack was in the right hands’
The cutting-edge procedure is a major breakthrough in the treatment of children born with defects in portions of their hearts and circulatory systems.

The tail of a JetBlue Airways Airbus A321.

BRIAN MCGRORY

Dear JetBlue: What happened? And can you please fix it?

JetBlue was once a hero in Boston. Can they revive their service and reputation?

The ‘Dirt Man’ cometh: New England native Carter Vail struck TikTok comedy gold. What’s next? A ‘cowboy-breakup record.’
The Connecticut-raised musician’s bossa nova bop has over 20 million views and counting, earning a wave of fan remixes and even a shoutout from John Mayer.

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.

Alex Cora has an imperfect roster in the hunt for a playoff spot with the season more than half over.

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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.

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

The shoreline will be the place to be this week as inland areas heat up into the 90s.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

Heat advisory issued as stretch of intense hot and humid weather continues across New England

The advisory covers parts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

A young woman jumped into the Providence River to rescue a ferret during a WaterFire event in Providence on July 4, 2024.

Woman jumps into Providence River to rescue a ferret during WaterFire

A video posted on TikTok shows the woman swimming and holding the ferret above her head in the inky waters before fire tenders pull her onto a boat and help her to shore.

Miles Robinson has been involved in the national team program since his days playing for the Boston Bolts club team and Arlington High School.

Arlington native Miles Robinson selected for US men’s Olympic soccer roster

Revolution forward Esmir Bajraktarevic was among the 10 players who were dropped from the June roster.

Frances Lonergan, 33, of Longmeadow, heard a man call out for help and jumped into the water at Osterville Beach to save him, Barnstable police said.

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

A 33-year-old Longmeadow woman who was on vacation with her family and newborn baby rescued a man after he cried out for help while swimming at Dowses Beach in Osterville on Friday, police said.

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St. Anne’s Hospital, a Steward-owner hospital in Fall River.

EDITORIAL

Why was Steward paying millions to spy on critics while its business was suffering?

As Governor Maura Healey has said, Steward needs to leave Massachusetts. The state should not pay a penny to the company on its way out.

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France’s Macron keeps prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election
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The decision will come at an unprecedented time of upheaval in the presidential race.

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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.

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.

‘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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

Somerville's longest running street festival returns to Davis Square this weekend. This year's theme? It's wild. (No, really, it is.)

Free Boston events: Live comedy, a JP night market, and more

Chris Gustin and Nancy Train Smith next to their anagama kiln.

The thrill of the kiln drives ceramicists Nancy Train Smith and Chris Gustin

BosTix booth reopens at Faneuil Hall on July 10

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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.

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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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Donald Trump at a campaign event in Manchester, N.H., on Jan. 20.

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President Biden at a campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C., on June 28.

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Dartmouth College student, 20, found dead in Connecticut River in Hanover, N.H.

While the untimely death remains under investigation, foul play is not suspected, police said.

Lawyers for Karen Read seek dismissal of two charges, say deadlocked jury took murder charge ‘off the table’

Judge Beverly J. Cannone declared a mistrial on July 1 after jurors said they couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict.

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Woman jumps into Providence River to rescue a ferret during WaterFire

A video posted on TikTok shows the woman swimming and holding the ferret above her head in the inky waters before fire tenders pull her onto a boat and help her to shore.

Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Beryl lashed Houston with heavy rains and powerful winds as fast rising waters caused street flooding and prompted rescues.

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Revolution forward Esmir Bajraktarevic was among the 10 players who were dropped from the June roster.

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Here are the full American League and National League rosters for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Rookie fireballer Paul Skenes has been a show-stopper, and MLB-best Philadelphia has a team-record seven players named to the July 16 summer classic in Arlington, Texas.

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From Dean Letourneau's presence to Oskar Jellvik's rising profile to Riley Duran's expedited development.

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Island Creek, an already well-known name on restaurant menus, hopes the longer shelf life of canned food helps it reach a larger market.

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Lawyers for Karen Read seek dismissal of two charges, say deadlocked jury took murder charge ‘off the table’

Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’

Biden dismisses ‘elites’ and challenges Democratic critics to run against him in MSNBC interview

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Big cities have seen drop in homicides. Not Springfield. Gun violence is a persistent problem in Springfield, a city that has worked for decades to recover from the evaporation of its manufacturing economy in the late 20th century.

Beryl weakens to tropical storm after sweeping into Texas as Category 1 hurricane

High-profile endorsements and controversy heat up race for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship

Man, 27, fatally shot in Lawrence, hours after teenager killed

A major Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 20 people and hits a children’s hospital

Israel deepens its operation in Gaza City, as pockets of militancy confront the military

Tick-borne illnesses exploded in New England with climate change. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Dear JetBlue: What happened? And can you please fix it?

The ‘Dirt Man’ cometh: New England native Carter Vail struck TikTok comedy gold. What’s next? A ‘cowboy-breakup record.’ The Connecticut-raised musician’s bossa nova bop has over 20 million views and counting, earning a wave of fan remixes and even a shoutout from John Mayer.

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.

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

Heat advisory issued as stretch of intense hot and humid weather continues across New England

Woman jumps into Providence River to rescue a ferret during WaterFire

Arlington native Miles Robinson selected for US men’s Olympic soccer roster

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

Why was Steward paying millions to spy on critics while its business was suffering?

Oysters, please — without a side of plastic

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‘The Bear’ is packed with culinary lingo. Here’s what it all means. Here’s a glossary of just some of the high-end food that Carmy and company are dishing up this season.

France’s Macron keeps prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election French voters split the legislature on the left, center, and far-right, leaving no faction even close to the majority needed to form a government.

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First partial heart transplant in New England helps 4-year-old boy: ‘Jack was in the right hands’
The cutting-edge procedure is a major breakthrough in the treatment of children born with defects in portions of their hearts and circulatory systems.

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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.

Eight takeaways from last week’s Bruins Development Camp
From Dean Letourneau's presence to Oskar Jellvik's rising profile to Riley Duran's expedited development.

Wimbledon 2024 can’t compare with the drama that Borg vs. McEnroe served in 1980
Excepting Serena Williams, most tennis champs in the ‘90s, ‘00s, and 2010s have lacked the charisma of Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe.

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Here’s a glossary of just some of the high-end food that Carmy and company are dishing up this season.

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The decision will come at an unprecedented time of upheaval in the presidential race.

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I want to be able to contact my boyfriend’s friends
Is it weird that I want their numbers?

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.

‘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.

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.