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Karen Read lawyers say a 4th juror has come forward, saying the panel cleared her of murder, leaving scene charges

Read’s lawyers said that four jurors have now contacted them, either directly or through intermediaries.

Canton Detective Kevin Albert, brother of witness in Karen Read case, suspended by police chief

 John O’Keefe’s friends speak about ‘unique and amazing man’ amid fears his memory has been overshadowed by Read trial

Days before Rick Kamal killed his Dover family, his wife’s life insurance policy saw a shakeup
Rick Kamal’s brother became a beneficiary on Teena Kamal’s $1.25 million policy less than a week before the shocking murder-suicide.

Dover man hid debt from his family. Then he got a gun.

Mass. voters could decide the largest slate of ballot questions in decades. And it’s going to get expensive.

Unions, advocates, and out-of-state groups are pushing to put five ballot questions before Massachusetts voters this fall, creating what would be the largest single slate in 24 years.

Suicidal man armed with AR-15 rifle shot and killed by Maine State Police trooper after drawing weapon, officials say

A Maine State trooper shot the man after he prepared to open fire at police gathered in an Old Orchard Beach supermarket parking lot on Tuesday.

Man dead, two injured in two-alarm Hyannis house fire

A 911 caller reported the fire in a single-family home at 326 Oakland Road at 5:23 a.m., Hyannis Fire Chief Peter Burke said in a statement.

Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi says ‘it’s up to the president’ to decide to stay in the race

 ‘I think we’re losing the plot here,’ says Ayanna Pressley as Democrats remain divided on Biden

Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fund-raiser, asks president to leave race

UK police are searching for a man after wife, daughters of BBC commentator killed

13 mopeds seized, three suspects arrested in Back Bay after police conduct traffic enforcement

Celtics’ Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA Olympic roster

USA Basketball will bring in White to take the place of Leonard, who missed 12 of the Clippers’ final 14 games this past season with knee inflammation.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to appear on cover of NBA 2K25 video game Meet the Celtics’ Summer League team
Devra First

Where to really eat by the water in and around Boston this summer

Here are some waterside restaurants to visit when you’re not a tourist (or just don’t want to feel like one).
Tell us: What's your favorite waterside restaurant in Boston?

In the ‘Mingya Valley,’ an Italian slang word finds a home
In this area of Massachusetts, “mingya” can mean “wow.” Or “damn.” Or anything you want it to mean if you just need an exclamation.

Defense attorney says ‘Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting’ at trial openings

A defense attorney says that Alec Baldwin's shooting of a cinematographer was “an unspeakable tragedy,” but that he “committed no crime, he was an actor, acting.”

Renters are vexed by broker fees. Brokers say they earn their money.

With the housing market facing low inventory, high prices, and a plethora of college students, rental brokers are swamped with transactions.

Dartmouth suspends fraternity and sorority amid investigation into student’s death, possible hazing

Won Jang, 20, was found Sunday evening in the Connecticut River. He was a member of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity, and went missing after a social gathering at the university’s docks along the river Saturday night.

Why heat waves are dangerous for the elderly

Sweat glands, the circulatory system and the thirst mechanism all become less active as we age.
We all know it’s miserable out there. Here are four things to know about this week’s humidity.

‘A gift from Mother Nature’: Rare blue whale, largest mammal ever, spotted off Cape Ann

Surfacing in the waters off Cape Ann, the behemoth let out a deep exhale, shooting water high into the air, close to the height of a three-story building.
Humpback whale and calf tangled in fishing gear rescued off Stellwagen Bank, Provincetown group says
Odie Henderson review | ★½

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum flop when they should soar in ‘Fly Me to the Moon’

"Fly Me to the Moon" is five movies in one, and they’re all bad.
Christopher L. Gasper

Baseball’s ghost runner is not in the true spirit of the game, so it has to go

The current bonus baseball setup is simply too benevolent to the best players in the world.
Alex Speier: Rafaela made a play without bursting his bubble, indicative of how freely Red Sox are playing
Opinion
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Biden’s age isn’t the Democrats’ only liability

Concerns about Biden’s age are masking weaknesses that would also hamper other Democratic presidential contenders.
EDITORIAL

New mothers should not be penalized for taking prescription medications
Rich Barlow

Oklahoma mandates Bible study; here’s how to do it right
JEFF JACOBY

Readers offer their designs for a new Massachusetts flag
SCOT LEHIGH

If Biden steps aside, who should step up?

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innovation economy
The company that spawned Moderna just raised $3.6 billion to back more big ideas in life sciences
Flagship scours labs, research hospitals, and universities for cutting-edge science and builds companies around that science.

Lawsuit over R.I.’s Washington Bridge likely to come in August, lead lawyer says
The lawyers hired by the state acknowledged the legal case has delayed the release of any findings about what caused the bridge failure.

Employees with autism find new ways to navigate the workplace
A number of large employers across the United States, including Microsoft, Dell, and Ford, are taking steps to make workplaces more accessible and welcoming for neurodivergent employees.

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years
Fentanyl and other opioids continue to drive overdose deaths, in Rhode Island and across the country.

N.H. Air National Guard commander, married father of five, killed in hit-and-run crash

New Hampshire Air National Guard Brigadier General John “Pogo” Pogorek was killed Monday evening in a hit and run crash near his home in Rochester, N.H., officials said.

Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, an early target of its war with Hamas

The Israeli military urged all Palestinians to leave Gaza City and head south Wednesday, pressing ahead with a fresh offensive across the north, south and center of the embattled territory that has killed dozens of people over the past 48 hours.

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Why can’t the Boston Police Department explain Eddy Chrispin’s demotion?

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox himself could clear up this controversy by addressing the issue of Eddy Chrispin’s demotion, but has chosen not to.

Hydrangea heaven: Nine places to see the season’s most spectacular blooms
From picturesque gardens on Cape Cod to unassuming street corners around Boston, magnificent clusters of hydrangeas are blooming across the region. Here's where to find them.

Interim leader Alan Garber is running Harvard without expiration date: ‘Pretty clear that there’s no search’
Six months after scandal ended the presidency of Claudine Gay, the university still has not named a search committee to find her replacement.

PERSPECTIVE
$50 for what?! Junk fees are everywhere, and consumers are fed up.
If the trend continues, these hidden charges will become normalized, pushing the cost of living even higher.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition’ comes to Boston for the first time this fall

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A terrifying dystopia built from our own past and present

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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

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
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The T gets visionary
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Donald Trump wants to destroy American democracy. He will fail.

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Karen Read lawyers say a 4th juror has come forward, saying the panel cleared her of murder, leaving scene charges

Read’s lawyers said that four jurors have now contacted them, either directly or through intermediaries.

Mass. communities increasingly seek property tax votes to pay for schools, other town services

Nearly 100 override votes have taken place over 18 months, making it one of the most robust periods for such votes in recent years.
INFRASTRUCTURE

Lawsuit over R.I.’s Washington Bridge likely to come in August, lead lawyer says

The lawyers hired by the state acknowledged the legal case has delayed the release of any findings about what caused the bridge failure.

‘A gift from Mother Nature’: Rare blue whale, largest mammal ever, spotted off Cape Ann

Surfacing in the waters off Cape Ann, the behemoth let out a deep exhale, shooting water high into the air, close to the height of a three-story building.

Sports

Tour de France

Emotional Jonas Vingegaard edges rival Tadej Pogacar in sprint finish in Stage 11 of Tour de France

Vingegaard was hospitalized for nearly two weeks in April following a high-speed crash in the Tour of the Basque Country.
Olympics

Celtics’ Derrick White to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA Olympic roster

USA Basketball will bring in White to take the place of Leonard, who missed 12 of the Clippers’ final 14 games this past season with knee inflammation.
Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic advances to record-tying 13th Wimbledon semifinal via walkover

Djokovic's quarterfinal opponent, Alex de Minaur, pulled out with a hip injury.
Celtics

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum to appear on cover of NBA 2K25 video game
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Game 91: Athletics at Red Sox lineups and notes
CELTICS

Meet the Celtics’ Summer League team

Business

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos apologizes after appearing to say he does not believe Biden ‘can serve four more years’ on camera

His comment came less than a week after he interviewed President Biden in the aftermath of his disastrous debate performance.

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite breakdowns.
RI HEALTH

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years

Employees with autism find new ways to navigate the workplace
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PERSPECTIVE

$50 for what?! Junk fees are everywhere, and consumers are fed up.
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Summer recipes: Three delicious cherry desserts
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30 ways to have the perfect Cape Cod vacation

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 1-14

metro

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

Why heat waves are dangerous for the elderly

Three people shot overnight in Brockton commuter rail station parking lot

sports

Baseball’s ghost runner is not in the true spirit of the game, so it has to go

With Brayan Bello dealing on the mound, Red Sox rally vs. the A’s for 50th win of season

Ceddanne Rafaela made a play without bursting his bubble, indicative of how freely Red Sox are playing

business

The company that spawned Moderna just raised $3.6 billion to back more big ideas in life sciences

Renters are vexed by broker fees. Brokers say they earn their money.

Days before Rick Kamal killed his Dover family, his wife’s life insurance policy saw a shakeup

politics

ABC’s George Stephanopoulos apologizes after appearing to say he does not believe Biden ‘can serve four more years’ on camera

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fund-raiser, asks president to leave race

Nation

Defense attorney says ‘Alec Baldwin committed no crime; he was an actor, acting’ at trial openings

Las Vegas eyes record of 5th consecutive day over 115 degrees as heat wave continues to scorch US

Houston residents left sweltering after Beryl with over 1.7 million still lacking power

World

Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, an early target of its war with Hamas

UK police are searching for a man after wife, daughters of BBC commentator killed

France’s leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote

opinion

May I have a word: Everlasting roadwork

Settlement puts Uber and Lyft workers in the driver’s seat in Mass.

Dear MBTA: Googly eyes are great, but how about on-time projects and reliable trains?

lifestyle

The Power of Story

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

food & dining

Where to really eat by the water in and around Boston this summer

We check out Teodora’s Boucherie Gourmande, a European-style butchery in Cohasset

Relive your French student days at Zuzu’s Petals

travel

Travel surges in New England over July 4 weekend as US air travel breaks records

Hydrangea heaven: Nine places to see the season’s most spectacular blooms

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

Arts

When what you see is what you buy

At the Gardner, two photo shows celebrate LGBTQ community from the West Village to Boston and beyond

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

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended July 7

A terrifying dystopia built from our own past and present

Showcase Cinemas brings back Bookworm Wednesdays, inviting children to embrace summer reading

Movies

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum flop when they should soar in ‘Fly Me to the Moon’

Showcase Cinemas brings back Bookworm Wednesdays, inviting children to embrace summer reading

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

Television

A TV career that grew and grew and … Gru

‘Sunny’ shines and stumbles

Jimmy Kimmel: final answer? Final answer.

music

The next generation of jazz, coming right up

Joe Bonsall, tenor in the country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

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

Theater/Dance

From the Royal Ballet, a heaping serving on a hot summer night at Jacob’s Pillow

BosTix booth reopens at Faneuil Hall on July 10

A solo musical for an exploding world

Health

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years

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

Obituaries

Former senator Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a ‘hoax,’ dies

Joe Bonsall, tenor in the country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 76

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