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Medford Housing executive resigning under fire

Robert Covelle’s exit comes one year after state officials first investigated allegations of widespread favoritism in hiring and contracting under his leadership.

Study questions effect of ‘good’ cholesterol on cardiac health

A study published Wednesday by Boston-area scientists challenges the long-held idea that HDL cholesterol actively protects against heart disease.

Schilling asks for more aid in R.I.; governor skeptical

Curt Schilling met Wednesday with Rhode Island officials concerned about the state’s $75 million investment in his company.

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Implant translates brain signals into movement

A team led by Rhode Island scientists revealed that two patients had been able to use their minds to control a robotic hand.

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‘Battleship’ movie, tie-ins are taking Hasbro far

The Rhode Island company has gone Hollywood, signing up Rihanna, Jay-Z, and other flashy partners to sell the big-budget movie version of its board game Battleship.

Tech Lab

Apps in hand, the kids are all right

Common apps that are ideal creative tools are finding a place in the classroom, the Globe’s Hiawatha Bray writes.

Joan Vennochi

Elizabeth Warren’s voice against Wall Street gets tuned out

Warren’s is the voice of reason and clarity, standing up to Wall Street power brokers. She’s also the voice that Wall Street and Washington insiders like to ignore.

Style

Meet some of Boston’s top fashion graduates

Amid all the cutting and sewing, we found some of the best work from this year’s crop of graduates.

Celtics 107, 76ers 91

Celtics crush 76ers, take 2-1 lead

Kevin Garnett had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and the Celtics regrouped after two mediocre performances, taking a series lead going into Friday’s Game 4.

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Globe Insiders

Globe Talk | May 23, 6 p.m.

A conversation with Ben Mezrich

The New York Times best-selling author discusses his books “Bringing Down the House” and “The Social Network.”

BostonGlobe.com exclusives

“At this point I can look back at my life and career as a songwriter and say I’ve done everything I really wanted to do,’’ said 70-year-old Carole King.

As book thrives, Carole King closing book on music

MIT taps provost Reif as university president

style

12 tips for looking professional at a job interview

Rays 2, Red Sox 1

Red Sox stumble a bit vs. Rays as win streak ends

Blue Jay Recording Studio may not look like much from outside, but it has brought some of music’s biggest names to Carlisle over the years.

Old-school Blue Jay studio up for sale

The pushcart vendors in Boston’s Haymarket district have resisted new approaches from pre-Big Dig ways.

Opinion | Paul McMorrow

Haymarket pushcart vendors need to embrace change

One wind turbine in Falmouth will be turned off, officials said, while the other will continue to operate during the day.

Mass. moves to shut turbine over noise levels

Guacamole comes in a number of versions. The best is just avocado, cilantro, salt, and onion.

Dining Out

Painted Burro is raucous, fun, ready to party

Start with baked tofu, end with vegetarian banh mi

The ruby slippers that Dorothy wore in “The Wizard of Oz.”

MOVIE REVIEW

‘The Story of Film’ is wildly ambitious

Opinion | Farah Stockman

Racism and infant mortality

Joanna Weiss

Barney Frank reflects on the change he’s seen

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Celtics benefit from change in defensive strategy

While the offense was dominant for the first time since Game 4 of the first-round series with the Hawks, defense was the reason the Celtics coasted to a 107-91 victory.

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Undercover drug unit to focus on South Boston

Seven officers will target areas with high drug activity, especially during early-morning hours, when addicts are more likely to seek fixes, police said.