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Free community college and online lottery: Healey signs $58 billion state budget, slices millions from elsewhere

In signing the budget for fiscal year 2025, Healey vetoed $317 million in spending while allowing every resident to attend a Massachusetts community college tuition-free and allowing the state’s regional transit authorities to offer fare-free bus service.
Amid opioid crisis, Mass. Senate leaders unveil proposal to allow for supervised consumption sites

Senate votes to create 264 new liquor licenses for Boston

Cannibal geomagnetic cloud to splash Northern Lights over New England tonight
It's forecast to be the strongest display since May, but will the clouds break in time for peak viewing?

MIT police search for man who allegedly assaulted five children in campus pool

The pool offers open recreational swimming hours as well as day camps and instructional classes.

‘We know we can do better’: At the State House, a protest against Governor Healey’s new emergency shelter system changes
Advocates for homeless families who protested Monday argue the policies impact families at a time when the state is paying millions to consultants to make the shelter system less costly and lead to shorter stays.

As Mass. shelter system shuts them out, migrant families wander Boston streets at night, seeking a place to sleep

White Stadium redevelopment plan faces unexpected delay after parks commission postpones demolition approval

Approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission was the last hurdle the project needed to clear before acquiring the necessary permits for demolition and construction.

John Teal, Woods Hole scientist who championed wetland protections, dies at 94
Teal’s research and advocacy efforts influenced key New England environmental protections, including the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Boston Harbor cleanup.

Lawrence coach Jesus Moore federally indicted for alleged sexual assault of a minor student

14-year-old arrested with gun after traffic stop in Hyde Park, police say

Kamala Harris campaign and supporters embrace a new criticism of Republican ticket: ‘Just plain weird’

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, a potential Harris running mate, first invoked the term “weird” last week during an interview with MSNBC. Since then, it has picked up steam as an attack line among Democrats.
N.C.'s Roy Cooper withdraws as a possible running mate for Harris. See live updates from the campaign trail.

Peter Abraham | RED SOX 14, MARINERS 7
Last call for Red Sox brass to make a move before trade deadline
Red Sox make forward-thinking swap with the Pirates for righthander Quinn Priester, but more must be done before Tuesday's 6 p.m. deadline.

Seven-run third inning keys Red Sox’ series-opening win over Mariners
2024 Paris Olympics

TARA SULLIVAN
As his men’s gymnastics team is written into history, Stoughton’s Frederick Richard at the center of it all, living the American dream
The 20-year-old Michigan undergrad delivered team-high scores on high bar, floor routine, and parallel bars as the United States won its first team Olympic medal in men's gymnastics since 2008.

How Worcester’s Stephen Nedoroscik produced a ‘fairy tale’ finish for US men’s gymnastics Your Olympics daily digest: What you missed on Monday and what to watch Tuesday

JOHN POWERS | ON THE OLYMPICS
‘We gave everything:’ The US men’s gymnastics team stayed focused, and came away with the medal they always dreamed about
All the Americans needed to do was what historically has been beyond their ability — to hit all 18 routines with authority. No pratfalls, no stumbles. And they delivered.

He’s got cool glasses, can solve a Rubik’s Cube in nine seconds, and is going viral. Meet Worcester gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik.
With a strong performance in pommel horse, his only event in the men’s team final, Nedoroscik helped lift the US men to their first podium appearance since 2008.

ben volin | on football

Five days into training camp, it feels as if things are falling apart with the Patriots

On Monday, two veterans protested their contracts by refusing to put on pads. Another player got kicked out for fighting. And the offense was a mess.
Patriots training camp observations: Practice was exciting for all the wrong reasons
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | UNITED STATES 102, Japan 76
US women dominate Japan, pass first test behind A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart as gold-medal defense begins
The women started their quest to become the first team in any sport to win gold medals in eight consecutive Olympics by rolling to victory against an undersized Japanese squad.

US WOMEN'S RUGBY 17, GREAT BRITAIN 7

Franklin’s Kristi Kirshe and Vermont’s Ilona Maher provide scoring as US women’s rugby team makes history

Acton’s Discovery Museum wins National Medal for Museum and Library Service

When families visit the Discovery Museum, they can engage in both indoor and outdoor play. Inside, there are sound, simple machine, water, and air play galleries, and outside, there are plenty of ways for kids to get active, including a wheelchair-accessible Discovery Treehouse.

William Calley, Army officer and face of My Lai Massacre, is dead at 80

The My Lai massacre in 1968 was “the absolute low point in the history of the modern U.S. military," a Pulitzer Prize winner wrote. William Calley was a commanding officer at the scene.
AS I SEE IT

Red all over

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the colorful stories of New England to Globe readers.
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

New shelter policy will put ‘children and babies’ on the streets

How Massachusetts addresses this crisis of humans in need of food, shelter, and support says a lot about who we are.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why Kamala Harris’s running mate should be Mark Kelly
David Daley

John Roberts and the dangerous state of elections
IDEAS | NATALIE KAUFMAN

Why is my generation so caffeinated all the time?
LETTERS

Steward staffer to CEO de la Torre: ‘Your silence speaks volumes’
Best of the Best

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

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More recent News

Biden allies celebrate ‘giant relief’ of pensions rescued for 72,000 Teamsters in New England
The move was made possible by the American Rescue Plan, which Democrats in Congress passed in 2021 without a single Republican vote.

2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say
Nine children were wounded, six of them in critical condition. Two wounded adults who tried to protect them also were in critical condition, police said.

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to protest what they said was an attempt by President Nicolás Maduro to steal the election in which both candidates claimed victory.

In Roxbury, Warren announces bid to fix federal housing policy
New legislation would direct nearly $550 billion to housing construction, encourage looser zoning, and boost programs to assist lower-income buyers.

Friends mourn David Sousa, MassDOT worker and former selectman fatally struck on Route 24. ‘He was like a son to me.’

A maintenance supervisor for the state transportation department, Sousa was on a highway crew picking up debris along Route 24 in West Bridgewater Saturday when he was hit by a vehicle and fatally injured.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Jamaica Plain shooting, suspect arrested, police say
The man was shot shortly after 2:30 p.m. near 245 Centre St., and a suspect on a scooter was arrested a short-time later, police said.

Recommended reads

Shirley Leung

Should Mayor Michelle Wu take maternity leave?

If Wu doesn't take parental leave in January after giving birth to her third child, would that imply women don’t need it? Or would such a decision be the ultimate act of feminism?

Steward delays hospital sales as protesters rally against closings
Steward plans to shutter Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.

In Karen Read case, compromised State Police witnesses will likely complicate retrial, experts say
Prosecutors will face challenges when retrying the case in January, now that three key law enforcement witnesses are facing internal affairs reviews apparently linked to the case, legal observers said.

State Secrets
Behind closed doors, Mass. Senate President Spilka won $3.4 million in earmarks for her district
During closed-door budget negotiations, Massachusetts legislative leaders inflated the money earmarked for Senate President Karen E. Spilka’s district by more than $500,000.

Culture & Lifestyle

This week’s TV: The Olympics imports wall-to-wall sports from Paris

‘Sometimes it’s just sitting here thinking’

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company embraces the discord in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Boston Book Festival to kick off with Malcolm Gladwell

Special Projects

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
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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Mike Rombach

Protect consumer choice on electric suppliers

Daniel J. Swift

Why Wu’s business tax hike plan is bad policy
Joan Wickersham

The hottest, coolest summer movie ever
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
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

N.C.’s Cooper withdraws as a possible running mate while Whitmer and Shapiro rally for Harris; Biden addresses Supreme Court reform proposals. Follow live updates.

President Biden unveiled a long-awaited proposal for changes at the Supreme Court, calling on Congress to establish term limits and an ethics code for the court’s nine justices.

14-year-old arrested with gun after traffic stop in Hyde Park, police say

The teen was arrested early Sunday morning after police stopped a speeding car near 149 Wood Ave. and seized a loaded handgun, Boston police said.

Emhoff to fund-raise in Martha’s Vineyard, as Harris campaign taps deep pockets in Mass.

The flurry of events show how Massachusetts has flexed its muscle as a fund-raising powerhouse since the vice president began her campaign for president just eight days ago.

New Hampshire teen held for shooting in Tewksbury

Khale Guillou,19, of Swanzey, was allegedly involved in a shooting with another vehicle after leaving a Home Depot parking lot on July 15, Tewksbury police said Monday.

Sports

Men’s Olympic triathlon is postponed due to concerns over water quality in Paris’ Seine River

Organizers said they will try to hold the men's triathlon Wednesday instead. The women's competition is also scheduled on Wednesday, but both are subject to water tests.
Red Sox 14, Mariners 7

Seven-run third inning keys Red Sox’ series-opening win over Mariners

Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta navigated his way through 6⅔ innings, allowing three runs.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Last call for Red Sox brass to make a move before trade deadline

Red Sox make forward-thinking swap with the Pirates for righthander Quinn Priester, but more must be done before Tuesday's 6 p.m. deadline.
MLB

Astros bolster rotation by acquiring Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays

Former Red Sox Tommy Pham and Michael Kopech dealt in three-team trade between Cardinals, Dodgers, and White Sox

He’s got cool glasses, can solve a Rubik’s Cube in nine seconds, and is going viral. Meet Worcester gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik.

Business

White Stadium redevelopment plan faces unexpected delay after parks commission postpones demolition approval

Approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission was the last hurdle the project needed to clear before acquiring the necessary permits for demolition and construction.

In Roxbury, Warren announces bid to fix federal housing policy

New legislation would direct nearly $550 billion to housing construction, encourage looser zoning, and boost programs to assist lower-income buyers.

It’s Silicon Valley vs. Silicon Valley as political fights escalate
BUSINESS

Biden allies celebrate ‘giant relief’ of pensions rescued for 72,000 Teamsters in New England
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Flooding, bacteria, hostility: So much for Walden Pond’s tranquility
Globe Magazine

Photos: A rare look inside Harvard’s collection of 7.5 million insects
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘At the end of the evening he pulled out a package of Pop Rocks for me’
PERSPECTIVE

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

metro

Cannibal geomagnetic cloud to splash Northern Lights over New England tonight

White Stadium redevelopment plan faces unexpected delay after parks commission postpones demolition approval

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Jamaica Plain shooting, suspect arrested, police say

sports

White Stadium redevelopment plan faces unexpected delay after parks commission postpones demolition approval

Red Sox send struggling righthander Greg Weissert to Triple A Worcester to work on his slider

Your Olympics daily digest: What you missed on Monday and what to watch Tuesday

business

Gupta Media expands in Back Bay

Former Walsh, Rollins aide Dan Mulhern to co-chair government affairs practice at Nutter

Boston presses colleges and hospitals to kick in more money to cover city services

politics

N.C.’s Cooper withdraws as a possible running mate while Whitmer and Shapiro rally for Harris; Biden addresses Supreme Court reform proposals. Follow live updates.

How Kamala Harris’s early career prepared her for this moment

Senate set to pass bill designed to protect kids from dangerous online content

Nation

William Calley, Army officer and face of My Lai Massacre, is dead at 80

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Pediatricians warn against overuse of tongue-tie surgeries

World

Venezuelan opposition says it has proof its candidate defeated President Maduro in disputed election

Israel’s security Cabinet approves military response to attack from Lebanon

2 children dead and 11 people injured in stabbing rampage at a dance class in England, police say

opinion

ChatGPT’s uncanny valley of the mind

About time they cleared air over lawmakers’ smoke-filled rooms

Will making community college free make it better?

lifestyle

Free things to do this week: a multisensory City Hall performance, chamber concert, and more

I’m having trouble getting over the divorce

I love my dogs more than my (ex-)husband

food & dining

Where to eat like you’re at the Olympics (without leaving home)

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

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

travel

What’s new on Martha’s Vineyard: From burgers to boutiques

JetBlue to fly out of N.H. and R.I., officials said, increasing flights in New England

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

Arts

Acton’s Discovery Museum wins National Medal for Museum and Library Service

At the Farnsworth, a rare look at Andrew Wyeth’s forays into abstraction

He heard America singing: A show at Harvard’s Carpenter Center celebrates Harry Smith

Books

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93

Gail Lumet Buckley, chronicler of Black family history, dies at 86

Boston Book Festival to kick off with Malcolm Gladwell

Movies

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever

Five things to do around Boston, July 29-Aug. 11

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

Television

Getting off to a very good start

This week’s TV: The Olympics imports wall-to-wall sports from Paris

What about Homer — no, better make it Marge — for vice president?

music

Tanglewood celebrates all things Koussevitzky

Conan O’Brien and other famous faces helped cap a star-studded final day of the Newport Folk Festival

Setting the stage: Scenes from the Newport Folk Festival

Theater/Dance

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company embraces the discord in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Shakespeare & Company presenting world premiere of ‘The Islanders’

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

Health

What consumers should know about the FTC’s upcoming lawsuit against CVS over how it negotiates drug prices

What’s next for Roger Williams Medical Center? CEO warns Boston University could terminate affiliation, court docs show.

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

Obituaries

John Teal, Woods Hole scientist who championed wetland protections, dies at 94

Abner Haynes, a star of the AFL’s early years, dies at 86

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93