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Mass. lawmakers to vote to borrow billions for life sciences, advance Everett stadium plan

The Massachusetts Senate could vote Thursday on a bill that would allow the Kraft Group to build a soccer stadium near the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett.

In surprise interview, Biden says he’s ‘frustrated’ by calls for him to step aside and dares Democrats to challenge him
“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.

Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won’t step aside after debate Larry Edelman: Biden’s economic successes are overshadowed by inflation

Parkinson’s expert visited the White House 8 times in 8 months

 See answers to questions about Biden's health

Elizabeth Warren stands by Biden in first public comments since debate

Wyc Grousbeck champions Celtics’ ability to score sports team purchase price record. ‘Why not?’
In a CNBC interview, Grousbeck noted the uniqueness of a championship team being put up for bid. “I mean, if you’re going to keep score, keep score on everything,” he said.

Jayson Tatum talks title, new contract, and Celtics sale

How the Red Sox went from a barren farm system to three homegrown All-Stars

Pegged as having one of the worst farm systems in baseball for several years in the late 2010s, the celebration of Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran, and Rafael Devers was a moment of reflection and validation for the franchise.
AS I SEE IT

Lovely in lavender

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week, a retreat that's a treat for all the senses.

Police deputy was appointed to state accountability panel. He was then demoted.

Eddy Chrispin was demoted from deputy superintendent to sergeant detective after he refused to step down from the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, he said.

Boston City Council discusses congestion pricing, hears expert testimony in hearing

A representative for the city said leaders are still interested in learning more about what the policy could look like.

Four UMass protesters arrested in May sent to diversion program as judge begins hearing 130 cases

A judge will hear UMass cases all week and into next week, about 20 per day, officials said.

Brown University agrees to change discrimination policies following federal investigation

The university agreed to “review and revise as necessary” its nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy and procedures for resolving complaint.

Teen safely stops runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire’s largest lake
An empty runaway boat speeding in circles on New Hampshire’s largest lake was brought safely to a stop by a teenager who jumped aboard from a personal watercraft.

Martha’s Vineyard man charged in stabbings at Plymouth McDonald’s found dangerous by judge
A Martha’s Vineyard man charged in the stabbings of two workers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Plymouth was found to be dangerous by a judge on Monday and ordered held without bail, officials said.

Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, suspended without pay after duty status hearing

Proctor was relieved of his duties as a detective in Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s office after his crude and demeaning text messages about Read came to light at her trial.
Lawyers for Karen Read seek dismissal of two charges, say deadlocked jury took murder charge ‘off the table’

Three Columbia University officials lose posts over texts that ‘touched on ancient antisemitic tropes’
THELMA ADAMS | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: The Vikings are coming, the Vikings are coming

Plus: How “Sunny” could feed your hunger post-“The Bear.”

Video shows shark devouring a seal off Nantucket’s Great Point Beach

Shark expert Greg Skomal identified the shark spotted offshore Sunday as a dusky shark, based on its head, the shape of the tail, and its snout.

Who was that raining 3-pointers and crossing over NBA stars at US Olympic practice? It’s Maine’s Cooper Flagg.

“He kicked butt here,” US select team coach Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic said.
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

Bad news about RFK Jr. is good news for Biden and the Democrats

It’s no secret Democrats in 2024 are focused on neutralizing the threat of a third-party candidacy, having learned the lesson of ignoring it in 2000.
MARCELA GARCÍA

What is Project 2025 and why is Trump distancing himself from it?

EDITORIAL

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

It’s John Roberts’s Supreme Court after all
Alan Wirzbicki

The T gets visionary

More recent News

Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
Beryl brought heavy rain, floods, and power outages, and the fast-moving storm threatened to carve a harsh path over several more states in the coming days.

N.H. state trooper, Hampton officer injured in collision after July 4 celebrations

A New Hampshire State Police trooper and a Hampton, N.H., police officer suffered minor injuries early Friday morning after their cruisers collided on Route 101 as Fourth of July celebrations wound down at Hampton Beach, officials said.

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks
Hamas warned that the latest raids and displacement in Gaza City could lead to the collapse of long-running negotiations over a cease-fire and hostage release, after the two sides had appeared to have narrowed the gaps in recent days.

Manchester, N.H., man charged with assault on 2-year-old boy, police say

Ryan Sanchez Montanez, 25, is facing charges of second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child, officials said.

As federal pandemic aid dries up, Mass. nonprofits scramble for new revenue
With federal aid through the American Rescue Plan Act due to dry up at the end of 2026, scores of charities across Massachusetts, already anticipating financial challenges once the program ends, are looking for new revenue sources.

RI NEWS
Woman jumps into Providence River to rescue a rabbit during WaterFire
A video posted on TikTok shows the woman swimming and holding the animal above her head in the inky waters before fire tenders pull her onto a boat and help her to shore.

Recommended reads

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.

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.

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?

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

Wimbledon 2024 can’t compare with the drama that Borg vs. McEnroe served in 1980

The ‘Dirt Man’ cometh: New England native Carter Vail struck TikTok comedy gold. What’s next? A ‘cowboy-breakup record.’

This week’s deals and free stuff: Live comedy, a JP night market, and more

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

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 | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

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

EDITORIAL

Where is justice for Sandra Birchmore?
Scott W. Lang

How to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee
OPINION

Why is saying ‘no’ so hard?
LETTERS

Changes are the norm for colleges
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Four UMass protesters arrested in May sent to diversion program as judge begins hearing 130 cases

A judge will hear UMass cases all week and into next week, about 20 per day, officials said.

Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane

Beryl brought heavy rain, floods, and power outages, and the fast-moving storm threatened to carve a harsh path over several more states in the coming days.

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.

Martha’s Vineyard man charged in stabbings at Plymouth McDonald’s found dangerous by judge

A Martha’s Vineyard man charged in the stabbings of two workers at a McDonald’s restaurant in Plymouth was found to be dangerous by a judge on Monday and ordered held without bail, officials said.

Sports

BRUINS

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.
RED SOX

How the Red Sox went from a barren farm system to three homegrown All-Stars

Pegged as having one of the worst farm systems in baseball for several years in the late 2010s, the celebration of Tanner Houck, Jarren Duran, and Rafael Devers was a moment of reflection and validation for the franchise.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Ceddanne Rafaela’s versatility key in Red Sox’ increased aspirations for this season

“We talked about it a month ago saying he was going to play a lot of center field for us,” said manager Alex Cora over the weekend. “Now, it looks like he’s gonna play a lot of shortstop.”
NBA

Center-hungry Pelicans reportedly add former Celtic Daniel Theis
116th MASSACHUSETTS AMATEUR

Matt Cowgill and John Broderick take early lead at Mass Amateur as Patriots punter Bryce Baringer struggles late
CELTICS

Celtics to take first step toward defending NBA title with plenty of interest in Las Vegas Summer League entry

Business

Island Creek Oysters launches its cannery of tinned seafood

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

BMC’s Alastair Bell takes a broad view of system’s role in Boston’s health scene

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of movers and shakers on Boston's business scene.

New Jersey fines Boston-based DraftKings $100,000 for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state
TALKING POINTS

Flynn wants commission to study downtown office vacancies
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

Police deputy was appointed to state accountability panel. He was then demoted.

Boston City Council discusses congestion pricing, hears expert testimony in hearing

Lovely in lavender

sports

Who was that raining 3-pointers and crossing over NBA stars at US Olympic practice? It’s Maine’s Cooper Flagg.

‘They’ve always got to refer to me as an NBA champion.’ Jayson Tatum talks title, new contract, and Celtics sale.

American Taylor Fritz turns tables on Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd at Wimbledon

business

Trump’s economy wasn’t the greatest ever. Biden’s successes are overshadowed by inflation.

First partial heart transplant in New England helps 4-year-old boy: ‘Jack was in the right hands’

Eli Lilly agrees to buy Waltham-based biotech Morphic in $3.2 billion deal

politics

Biden says he won’t step aside. But if he does, here’s why Harris is the favorite to replace him.

Biden looks to make the case at the NATO summit that he is still up for the job

Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, new poll finds

Nation

Tourists still flock to Death Valley amid searing US heat wave blamed for several deaths

Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial begins with jury selection

Trump returns to campaign trail with VP deadline nearing amid calls for Biden to withdraw

World

Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza City as Hamas warns that escalation threatens cease-fire talks

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ against powerful gangs

A revived NATO marks 75 years, but political chaos clouds its future

opinion

Police reform must include regulating facial recognition tech

Why is saying ‘no’ so hard?

Where is justice for Sandra Birchmore?

lifestyle

This week’s deals and free stuff: Live comedy, a JP night market, and more

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’

food & dining

Island Creek Oysters launches its cannery of tinned seafood

‘The Bear’ is packed with culinary lingo. Here’s what it all means.

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

travel

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

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

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

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

Alice Munro’s daughter alleges sexual abuse by the late author’s husband

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

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

This week’s TV: The Vikings are coming, the Vikings are coming

‘Babylon Berlin’ is finally back for a fourth season — but not on Netflix

Wimbledon 2024 can’t compare with the drama that Borg vs. McEnroe served in 1980

music

A joyous Beethoven Violin Concerto and exquisite Strauss songs with the BSO at Tanglewood

The ‘Dirt Man’ cometh: New England native Carter Vail struck TikTok comedy gold. What’s next? A ‘cowboy-breakup record.’

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

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

Martin Stolar, lawyer who fought for social justice, dies at 81

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