The Boston Globe

Nantucket residents exposed to potentially harmful fiberglass debris

WATCH: Officials are “alarmed” after a nearby wind turbine fell into the ocean. Reporter Nick Stoico breaks down how we got here and what happens next. ( Ava Berger )

Nantucket residents exposed to potentially harmful fiberglass debris

WATCH: Officials are “alarmed” after a nearby wind turbine fell into the ocean. Reporter Nick Stoico breaks down how we got here and what happens next.

See more show clips and episodes Sign up for the newsletter

Elizabeth Cordeiro used a cane to navigate through the campground she had been living in for the past two years. A group of people came in and stole many of her belongings, ransacking the place.

Cities are razing homeless camps across the US. New Bedford is considering building one.

The city-run encampment is envisioned as a place where homeless people could live safely.

Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California

Last October, a rally was held in front of the State House to call for the Healey administration to uphold the right to shelter.

Healey administration pays consultants millions to help limit duration and cost of shelter stays

One advocate for immigrants called the state's new policy limiting the duration of shelter stays "tone deaf."

Norfolk schools will enroll migrant students staying at temporary shelter after all Healey signs gun law, says it ‘will save lives’

TRAVEL

The top 10 campgrounds in New England
There are hundreds of campgrounds in New England, from primitive, walk-in sites to resort-style properties, and everything in between. These are some of our favorites.

Watch: Hiking safety tips that could save your life

Mayor Michelle Wu tested the water while celebrating the reopening of the BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown on Thursday.

After a yearslong struggle, Charlestown residents get new Clougherty Pool

Its reopening marks the end of a yearslong effort by Charlestown residents to get their pool much needed repairs.

Puppy rescued from St. Lucia, brought to Mass., inspires suit challenging ban on dogs entering US
A Boston attorney is spearheading a legal battle challenging a new federal regulation that will ban all dogs from entering the United States before they are 6 months old.

A woman walked in a nursing home in Massachusetts.

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long term care facilities passes Senate

The goal is "to prevent bad actors [from] getting into the industry in Massachusetts"

UnitedHealth Group headquarters in Minnetonka, Minn.

STAT

How UnitedHealth harnesses its physician empire to squeeze profits out of patients

A STAT investigation reveals the untold story of how the company has gobbled up multiple pieces of the health care industry and exploited its growing power to milk the system for profit.

Here is the order of the five statewide voter questions that will appear on the ballot in November

The five ballot questions are the most since 2000, when voters had eight to consider.

Jennifer Aniston condemns JD Vance for his ‘childless cat ladies’ comments
On Tuesday, Aniston, who has previously spoken about her fertility struggles, took issue with Vance’s comments on social media.

Gretchen Whitmer campaigns for Harris in N.H. Harris says she wants original debate plan with Trump More live updates from the campaign trail

Massachusetts House votes to ban using big cats, elephants in circuses
If signed into law, the proposal would make Massachusetts the 11th state to adopt such a ban on using big cats and exotic creatures in traveling shows.

MBTA board approves electric commuter rail contract for the Fairmount Line

The plan would start to bring the T up to speed with commuter rail systems around the United States that have long had electric trains instead of diesel trains.

Police officer in Brewster charged with distributing child pornography, urinating on public restroom sinks

State Police investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about illicit activity on a Snapchat account linked to the officer, authorities said.

Special Agent Jodi Cohen of Boston FBI said our communities are safer with Brown behind bars.

Judge sentences Boston man to 11 years in federal prison for sex trafficking three women, including a teenager

NORAD says it tracked Chinese and Russian long-range bombers off Alaska

New Hampshire officials reject rafting ban in popular section of Lake Winnipesaukee despite complaints of ‘raucous behavior’ and ‘excessive partying’

Parents of Black student allege pattern of racial harassment at Brookline public school, file civil rights complaint

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to the media after testifying at a State House hearing to push for support on her property tax home rule petition. Boston's CFO, Ashley Groffenberger, left, and Nicholas Ariniello, the city's commissioner of assessing, also testified.

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
The victory marked new coach Emma Hayes's first win in her first major tournament with the team.

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is making history. Here’s what to know and how to watch. Tara Sullivan: LeBron James is the right choice to carry the US flag at these Olympics See more coverage from the 2024 Olympics

Frederick Richard begins competition in Paris on Saturday in the men's qualification.

‘That’s the person I was always chasing.’ After a winding journey, Boston gymnast Frederick Richard will introduce himself to the world in Paris

Patriots rookie Joe Milton can hurl a football the way few quarterbacks can.

Training camp observations: Joe Milton, not Drake Maye, is the ‘wow’ quarterback

With his marvelous athletic ability and arm strength, the sixth-round pick has been mesmerizing to watch.

Patriots quarterback watch: Rookie Joe Milton receives reps ahead of veteran Bailey Zappe

Teaching physician Dr. Jeremy Faust and new resident Dr. Anjali Misra paused outside the Brigham and Woman's Hospital.

Do medical errors creep up at hospitals when interns arrive? Yes, but the ‘July effect’ is minimal.

One doctor compared the transition to replacing some experienced football players with less experienced ones during the fourth quarter of a crucial game.

Senate committee demands Steward CEO de la Torre testify

Some of the ice cream treats at Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon, which is on the state's official ice cream map.

We can all scream now: The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially live

And it's a delicious way to cap off National Ice Cream Month.

Opinion

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to reporters before a Cape Verde Independence Day ceremony at Boston City Hall plaza on July 5.

Daniel J. Swift

Why Wu’s business tax hike plan is bad policy

It is certainly more than a tweaking, and it will cause irreparable harm to the city.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Anointing Kamala Harris was a mistake

SCOT LEHIGH

Trump’s and Netanyahu’s myopic stance on the Iran nuclear deal has left the world in a worse place

RENÉE GRAHAM

A hint of unexpected hope at a memorial service on Cape Cod

Jules Boykoff

How Boston said no to the 2024 Summer Olympics

Best of the Best

At the best comedy clubs in Boston, big laughs sometimes come in small spaces

Chestnut Hill, MA - 4/9/2022 - XXQuick Bite - Feature on the Hemlock Grill in the clubhouse of the Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course. The fried chicken sandwich with homemade chips. (Photo by: Barry Chin/Globe Staff) Section: LivingArts, Reporter: Sheryl Julian, Arc ID: 625051bef6161a2c6c94f0b8

Boston’s best restaurant deals: 22 places to feast for $20 or less

The six best lobster rolls served around Boston

➔ More from The Boston Globe's Best of the Best

More recent News

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement.
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the Hingham-based burger chain accused Backyard BBQ Village of infringing on its trademark and unlawfully posing as Wahlburgers at two county fairs beginning in May.

Authorities search N.H. property in connection with Lynn woman’s 2013 disappearance
Leeanne Redden was 37 years old when she was last seen in the area of Evans Lane in Lynn on April 15, 2013, according to State Police.

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim
The Manhattan district attorney’s office said in a court filing that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case because it involves unofficial acts for which a former president is not immune.

Small plane crashes at Maine airport

The aircraft had taken off from Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey.

Why does Rafael Devers get such good results swinging at such bad pitches?
Of Devers's 195 career home runs, 31 have come on pitches out of the strike zone.

Boston police officer taken to hospital after being hit by construction vehicle

The officer’s injuries are not life-threatening, Boston police said.

Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing

Hunter Biden's lawyers made a statement in a court filing seeking to dismiss the case, which accuses the president's son of a scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes and is scheduled for trial in September.

Brockton man, 22, shot dead in home, investigation underway

The fatal shooting of Romualdy Pierre-Charles “does not appear to be a random act of violence,” the Plymouth District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz's office said in a statement Thursday.

Police investigate armed robbery in Roxbury
Police say a group of people on Blue Hill Avenue allegedly assaulted a female victim with a knife and stole her purse, which held credit cards, money, house keys, and two cell phones.

When drugstores disappear: Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in ‘pharmacy deserts’

Many of these dead zones overlap vulnerable communities — already poorer, sicker, and less well-resourced than the rest of the state. Where do patients go?

Matt Damon belts out ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ‘Tonight Show’ duet with Jimmy Fallon
The actor, cat dad, and Dunkin’-themed boy band member proved he’s no slouch when it comes to karaoke.

‘Project coconut’ and being ‘brat’: How some young voters are responding to Kamala Harris
Now the likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among young voters, who have for months indicated they might sit out the election.

Brigham and Women’s nurses inch closer to 24-hour strike
Organizers said workers overwhelmingly approved a measure designed to pressure the hospital into finalizing a new contract.

Culture & Lifestyle

The Williamstown Theatre Festival's Center for Theatre & Dance, where the workshop's performances will take place.

Ethan Slater plays Marcel Marceau, brings work in progress to Williamstown Theatre Festival

A folk sign at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park.

So many notables at Newport Folk Festival this year. Here’s a taste.

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin dances with Vice President Kamala Harris as he performs during a concert marking Juneteenth on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

What might be on Kamala Harris’s campaign megamix?

Actor Izaac Wang and writer-director Sean Wang on the set of "Dìdi," a Focus Features release.

Writer-director Sean Wang gets personal with his feature debut, ‘Dìdi’

Special Projects

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?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court

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.

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.

Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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.

FROM OUR PARTNERS

product by Studio/B. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

product by BG BRANDLAB. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The author's father, Jake Berry Ellison Sr., in 1955, a year after he was discharged from the Navy, where he had served during the Korean War.

IDEAS | JAKE BERRY ELLISON JR.

My elderly father had dementia, anger issues, and many guns. What were we to do?

On Sept. 13, 1993, President Bill Clinton presided over White House ceremonies marking the peace accord between Israel and the Palestinians with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, right.

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Fading hope for the two-state solution in Israel

Carina Sandoval stood in the freezer July 16 to get relief from the heat as the common space in her Somerville apartment has no air conditioning.

RENÉE LOTH

Living without air conditioning: The heat is on

Senator JD Vance spoke during the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee on July 17.

JEFF JACOBY

JD Vance dismisses the American idea

IDEAS | RACHEL LEOPOLD ROBINSON

How I learned to live with OCD

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long term care facilities passes Senate

The goal is "to prevent bad actors [from] getting into the industry in Massachusetts"

After a yearslong struggle, Charlestown residents get new Clougherty Pool

Its reopening marks the end of a yearslong effort by Charlestown residents to get their pool much needed repairs.

Healey signs gun law, says it ‘will save lives’

The measure combats so-called "ghost guns" and expands the law that allows a court to take guns away from someone considered a threat to themselves or others.

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

The measure appeared to have a grim future on Beacon Hill after lawmakers expressed hesitancy, and even outright skepticism, in response to the proposal during a legislative hearing earlier this month.

Sports

Derrick White (left) and Jayson Tatum enjoyed a light moment at Team USA's practice Wednesday.

olympics

In Paris, the Celtics’ three Olympians are all business, with no gloating

Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday are showing the same humility and team spirit that helped them win an NBA title.

Rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk would love to make an impact with the Patriots this season.

Patriots notebook

Here’s a closer look at the Patriots’ crowded competition at wide receiver

The Patriots figure to have four locks: Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, and rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.

Trinity Rodman scored the Americans' opening goal against Zambia on Thursday.

2024 summer olympics

Your Olympics daily digest: See today’s results from Paris

No sports are in action Friday because of the opening ceremony.

OLYMPICS

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case

olympics

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

Patriots quarterback watch

Patriots quarterback watch: Rookie Joe Milton receives reps ahead of veteran Bailey Zappe

Business

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in trouble

Wholesale prices plummeted by almost half last year and have fallen another 25 percent this year. Chinese manufacturers are competing for customers by cutting prices far below their costs, and still keep building more factories.

Lilly loses $120 billion in value as rival obesity drugs impress

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement.

magazine

LOVE LETTERS

I feel like the odd one out: I have celiac disease and I’m single

PERSPECTIVE

I’m a die-hard Boston sports fan. Can the WNBA get me to root for New York?

Best of the Best

Have a blast at Boston’s best bowling, pickleball, mini golf, and more

Cooking

Nantucket residents exposed to potentially harmful fiberglass debris

Cities are razing homeless camps across the US. New Bedford is considering building one.

Healey administration pays consultants millions to help limit duration and cost of shelter stays

TRAVEL The top 10 campgrounds in New England There are hundreds of campgrounds in New England, from primitive, walk-in sites to resort-style properties, and everything in between. These are some of our favorites.

After a yearslong struggle, Charlestown residents get new Clougherty Pool

Puppy rescued from St. Lucia, brought to Mass., inspires suit challenging ban on dogs entering US A Boston attorney is spearheading a legal battle challenging a new federal regulation that will ban all dogs from entering the United States before they are 6 months old.

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long term care facilities passes Senate

How UnitedHealth harnesses its physician empire to squeeze profits out of patients

Here is the order of the five statewide voter questions that will appear on the ballot in November

Jennifer Aniston condemns JD Vance for his ‘childless cat ladies’ comments On Tuesday, Aniston, who has previously spoken about her fertility struggles, took issue with Vance’s comments on social media.

Massachusetts House votes to ban using big cats, elephants in circuses If signed into law, the proposal would make Massachusetts the 11th state to adopt such a ban on using big cats and exotic creatures in traveling shows.

MBTA board approves electric commuter rail contract for the Fairmount Line

Police officer in Brewster charged with distributing child pornography, urinating on public restroom sinks

Judge sentences Boston man to 11 years in federal prison for sex trafficking three women, including a teenager

NORAD says it tracked Chinese and Russian long-range bombers off Alaska

New Hampshire officials reject rafting ban in popular section of Lake Winnipesaukee despite complaints of ‘raucous behavior’ and ‘excessive partying’

Parents of Black student allege pattern of racial harassment at Brookline public school, file civil rights complaint

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal The victory marked new coach Emma Hayes's first win in her first major tournament with the team.

‘That’s the person I was always chasing.’ After a winding journey, Boston gymnast Frederick Richard will introduce himself to the world in Paris

Training camp observations: Joe Milton, not Drake Maye, is the ‘wow’ quarterback

Do medical errors creep up at hospitals when interns arrive? Yes, but the ‘July effect’ is minimal.

We can all scream now: The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially live

Why Wu’s business tax hike plan is bad policy

Anointing Kamala Harris was a mistake

Trump’s and Netanyahu’s myopic stance on the Iran nuclear deal has left the world in a worse place

A hint of unexpected hope at a memorial service on Cape Cod

How Boston said no to the 2024 Summer Olympics

At the best comedy clubs in Boston, big laughs sometimes come in small spaces

Boston’s best restaurant deals: 22 places to feast for $20 or less

The six best lobster rolls served around Boston

➔ More from The Boston Globe's Best of the Best

More recent News

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the Hingham-based burger chain accused Backyard BBQ Village of infringing on its trademark and unlawfully posing as Wahlburgers at two county fairs beginning in May.

Authorities search N.H. property in connection with Lynn woman’s 2013 disappearance Leeanne Redden was 37 years old when she was last seen in the area of Evans Lane in Lynn on April 15, 2013, according to State Police.

Small plane crashes at Maine airport

Why does Rafael Devers get such good results swinging at such bad pitches? Of Devers's 195 career home runs, 31 have come on pitches out of the strike zone.

Boston police officer taken to hospital after being hit by construction vehicle

Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s legal team over ‘false statements’ in a court filing

Brockton man, 22, shot dead in home, investigation underway

Police investigate armed robbery in Roxbury Police say a group of people on Blue Hill Avenue allegedly assaulted a female victim with a knife and stole her purse, which held credit cards, money, house keys, and two cell phones.

Recommended reads

When drugstores disappear: Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in ‘pharmacy deserts’

Matt Damon belts out ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ‘Tonight Show’ duet with Jimmy Fallon The actor, cat dad, and Dunkin’-themed boy band member proved he’s no slouch when it comes to karaoke.

‘Project coconut’ and being ‘brat’: How some young voters are responding to Kamala Harris Now the likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among young voters, who have for months indicated they might sit out the election.

Brigham and Women’s nurses inch closer to 24-hour strike Organizers said workers overwhelmingly approved a measure designed to pressure the hospital into finalizing a new contract.

Culture & Lifestyle

Ethan Slater plays Marcel Marceau, brings work in progress to Williamstown Theatre Festival

So many notables at Newport Folk Festival this year. Here’s a taste.

What might be on Kamala Harris’s campaign megamix?

Writer-director Sean Wang gets personal with his feature debut, ‘Dìdi’

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Nightmare in Mission Hill

FROM OUR PARTNERS

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

My elderly father had dementia, anger issues, and many guns. What were we to do?

Fading hope for the two-state solution in Israel

Living without air conditioning: The heat is on

JD Vance dismisses the American idea

How I learned to live with OCD

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long term care facilities passes Senate

After a yearslong struggle, Charlestown residents get new Clougherty Pool

Healey signs gun law, says it ‘will save lives’

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

Sports

In Paris, the Celtics’ three Olympians are all business, with no gloating

Here’s a closer look at the Patriots’ crowded competition at wide receiver

Your Olympics daily digest: See today’s results from Paris

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

Patriots quarterback watch: Rookie Joe Milton receives reps ahead of veteran Bailey Zappe

Business

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in trouble

Lilly loses $120 billion in value as rival obesity drugs impress

TRAVEL

The top 10 campgrounds in New England
There are hundreds of campgrounds in New England, from primitive, walk-in sites to resort-style properties, and everything in between. These are some of our favorites.

Puppy rescued from St. Lucia, brought to Mass., inspires suit challenging ban on dogs entering US
A Boston attorney is spearheading a legal battle challenging a new federal regulation that will ban all dogs from entering the United States before they are 6 months old.

Jennifer Aniston condemns JD Vance for his ‘childless cat ladies’ comments
On Tuesday, Aniston, who has previously spoken about her fertility struggles, took issue with Vance’s comments on social media.

Massachusetts House votes to ban using big cats, elephants in circuses
If signed into law, the proposal would make Massachusetts the 11th state to adopt such a ban on using big cats and exotic creatures in traveling shows.

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
The victory marked new coach Emma Hayes's first win in her first major tournament with the team.

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement.
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the Hingham-based burger chain accused Backyard BBQ Village of infringing on its trademark and unlawfully posing as Wahlburgers at two county fairs beginning in May.

Authorities search N.H. property in connection with Lynn woman’s 2013 disappearance
Leeanne Redden was 37 years old when she was last seen in the area of Evans Lane in Lynn on April 15, 2013, according to State Police.

Why does Rafael Devers get such good results swinging at such bad pitches?
Of Devers's 195 career home runs, 31 have come on pitches out of the strike zone.

Police investigate armed robbery in Roxbury
Police say a group of people on Blue Hill Avenue allegedly assaulted a female victim with a knife and stole her purse, which held credit cards, money, house keys, and two cell phones.

Matt Damon belts out ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ‘Tonight Show’ duet with Jimmy Fallon
The actor, cat dad, and Dunkin’-themed boy band member proved he’s no slouch when it comes to karaoke.

‘Project coconut’ and being ‘brat’: How some young voters are responding to Kamala Harris
Now the likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among young voters, who have for months indicated they might sit out the election.

Brigham and Women’s nurses inch closer to 24-hour strike
Organizers said workers overwhelmingly approved a measure designed to pressure the hospital into finalizing a new contract.