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Trump administration rescinds rule on international students

The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Baker administration asks schools to prioritize in-person instruction this fall and not announce final plans until August

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley has asked schools to prioritize in-person instruction this fall ? while creating plans that would also incorporate remote learning ? and not to announce any final plans about reopening until early August.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital for possible infection

The court said in a statement that the 87-year-old Ginsburg went to a hospital in Washington on Monday evening after experiencing fever and chills.

Walsh says US coronavirus situation is ?devastating,? warns of risk of ?moving backwards? in Boston

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said Tuesday that the United States is currently in ?the worst place it?s ever been in? in terms of the coronavirus pandemic, and it?s imperative that residents here continue to take precautions to prevent the virus from returning.
Mass. reports 203 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 10 new deaths

Opinion

JEFF JACOBY

In the race for the White House, it?s protectionist vs. protectionist
Scot Lehigh

Trump, Biden, and the campaign terrain ahead
MICHAEL A. COHEN

Joe Biden speaks much-needed truths about Southern treason
EDITORIAL

Politics endanger COVID-19 vaccine

Developer plans to turn a huge vacant building along the Mass. Pike into an ?innovation village'
The warehouse on Lincoln Street in Brighton would house apartments, offices, and lab space.

The Allston Mass. Pike project strikes some critics as too car-centric

?I can?t take this anymore?: Video of Mendon resident and former Trump supporter lambasting president goes viral
The video was shared by a group called "Republican Voters Against Trump," a coalition of Republicans and former Republicans that say they can't support the president's reelection.

Cam Newton has some thoughts on how it feels to replace Tom Brady
He called it the "elephant in the room," and said offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will be able to call plays he hasn't before.

Gillette Stadium will be capped at 20 percent capacity if fans are allowed at Patriots games this season In cities from Miami to Phoenix, coronavirus cases are spiking. The NFL should be worried

Nashua radio host Dianna Ploss off the air after telling landscapers to speak English in video clip
Nashua, N.H., radio host Dianna Ploss is off the air at WSMN radio after she recently posted video footage of herself telling a landscaping crew several times to speak English and mocking a Black man who defended the workers.

West Nile virus found in Boston mosquitoes for first time in 2020
The state?s public health laboratory confirmed Tuesday that a sample of mosquitoes collected in Brighton last week tested positive for the virus, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.

?I?ve longed to see a work of art for months.? Visitors return to Boston?s ICA
The Institute of Contemporary Art became one of the first Boston cultural institutions to welcome back patrons when it unlocked its doors Tuesday morning.

Dan Shaughnessy
Celtics great Bob Cousy on race in America and his ?hero? and fellow Holy Cross alum, Anthony Fauci
Cousy witnessed the hate Bill Russell received as a Black man playing for the Celtics, and thought we'd see change with the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, in 2020, he sees the path forward.

In Framingham, calls to drop a president?s name from school

About 900 people have backed a petition supporting the name change, pointing to similar efforts at other educational institutions, including at Princeton University.

More Recent headlines

Three-alarm blaze breaks out at Cambridge condominium complex

Lori Loughlin?s bail reduced, bond released on luxury home before sentencing

Ghislaine Maxwell is denied bail in Epstein-related sex abuse case

Comfort Zone

Teen loners have a friend in ?Dear Young Rocker? podcaster Chelsea Ursin

Tom Bergeron leaves ?Dancing with the Stars? after 15 years as host

Boston Children?s Museum to reopen for members Friday

How Boston Landmarks Orchestra is keeping its Esplanade tradition alive

On StatNews.com

The CDC is an apolitical island. That?s left it defenseless against Trump

From Houston to Miami, hospitals running short of remdesivir for Covid-19 patients

Coronavirus

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

11 coronavirus vaccines to keep an eye on

Have a tip about wrongdoing or injustice for the Globe?s Spotlight Team? We want to hear from you

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Commentary

Shopping while Black: A Boston stylist on being followed, ignored, and discredited

As a Black stylist and personal shopper in Boston for a decade, Nathalie Fanfan has encountered retail racism more times than she can remember.

The Great Divide
Boston schools deny some students with disabilities enrollment into dual-language programs
Experts say districts are violating state and federal laws if they exclude students from any educational programs just because they have a disability.

INNOVATION ECONOMY
This startup?s ?digital punching bag? stands a fighting chance as the home fitness business soars
Liteboxer uses bright lights and online coaching to motivate users.

Rhode Island

R.I. virtual relay mixes social distancing with long-distance running

Seven teams used Zoom while zooming through a 100-mile race with Rhode Island themes such as "where the Benny's used to be."

Raimondo?s playbook for R.I. economy includes spending $200 million on small businesses, job training, and housing

Get ready for another pension reform push in Providence
Newton

Special report

The virus?s tale

Track the coronavirus pandemic in Massachusetts to its roots and you find a story driven by heroics, ingenuity, error, pain, and a hard question: How could a state famous for health care excellence have suffered such a vast loss of human life?
Seven takeaways from ?The virus?s tale,? an inside look at the spread of coronavirus in Massachusetts The first victims of coronavirus coped with an unexpected feeling: shame The virus's tale: a live discussion

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Joan Vennochi

Is Charlie Baker afraid of the State Police?
EDITORIAL

Lies, corruption get a presidential pass
Eugene Rivers and Christopher Winship

Boston police are not Minneapolis police
Gary Hart, Timothy E. Wirth, Joel McCleary, and Mark Medish

Keep America safe for democracy
Nikayla Jefferson and Leah C. Stokes

Our racist fossil fuel energy system
IDEAS | Abdallah Fayyad

Welcome to the new civil rights era

VISUAL STORIES

Take a look at what the Red Sox have been up to inside Fenway Park

A night at the Wellfleet drive-in, still a Cape Cod staple

Food for the soul ... and the community

Photos from the protest and vigil in Boston on Tuesday

metro

West Nile virus found in Boston mosquitoes for first time in 2020
The state?s public health laboratory confirmed Tuesday that a sample of mosquitoes collected in Brighton last week tested positive for the virus, according to the Boston Public Health Commission.

Three people charged, fourth suspect sought in July 4 Lynn shooting spree that killed one, wounded four

Three people are in custody and authorities are seeking a warrant for a fourth suspect in connection with a July 4 shooting in Lynn that left one man dead and four other victims injured, including another man who remains in critical condition, prosecutors said Tuesday.

?Once-in-a-lifetime? comet will be visible over New England this month, astronomers say

Residents across New England will be able to spot an incredibly bright comet as it passes by Earth this month - the last time it will be visible from the planet for 6,800 years.

Baker administration asks schools to prioritize in-person instruction this fall and not announce final plans until August

Front boarding returns to MBTA buses, trolleys next week

sports

Kansas City keeps spending, seals 4-year extension with Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones

Jones, on whom Kansas City placed the franchise tag while it finalized its massive deal with Patrick Mahomes, could make up to $85 million on the contract.

?It was just a jigsaw puzzle.? How the Red Sox reconfigured Fenway Park for summer camp

Many health and safety concerns were eliminated with a revelation: With no fans, Fenway's luxury suites could be used by players.

Stephon Gilmore eager to see unique, hungry Cam Newton in Patriots colors

Speaking to The Ringer, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year also discussed his belief the NFL will protect its players this fall.

Masahiro Tanaka, Aaron Judge still question marks for Yankees
Chad Finn

The Red Sox pitching staff doesn?t exactly inspire much confidence

Top Red Sox prospects added to team?s 60-man player pool

STAT

The world needs Covid-19 vaccines. It may also be overestimating their power

In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson?s with a novel brain cell transplant

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

Stay up to date with STAT?s Covid-19 Tracker

Business

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the US, which was co-developed by Cambridge-based Moderna, revved up people?s immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday, as the shots are poised to begin key final testing.

Florida tops virus death mark; Britain, France mandate masks
Florida surpassed its daily record for coronavirus deaths Tuesday and Britain and France announced a requirement for people to wear masks in public indoor spaces, amid rising global worries about a resurgence of the pandemic.

Developer plans to turn a huge vacant building along the Mass. Pike into an ?innovation village'

Seaport protesters call for more inclusion in tech and biotech

Bari Weiss resigns from New York Times, says ?Twitter has become its ultimate editor?

State sues Uber and Lyft, saying they cheat drivers by calling them contractors

Politics

Trump signs bill, executive order rebuking China over Hong Kong

Trump bristles at question about police killings of Black people

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital for possible infection

Marijuana

Mass. marijuana regulators fine Acreage Holdings $250,000 for attempting to exceed license cap

MassCan?t: Board chair Samson Racioppi resigns amid outrage over his planning of ?straight pride,? pro-police, other rallies
magazine
Cover Story

They?ve been granted parole. So why can it take years for them to get out of prison?

Perspective

Why words aren?t enough from companies claiming to support Black Lives Matter

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do online and around Greater Boston, July 13-19
Connections

The author of 'Wild Game' breaks the hold of a family heirloom

sports

Cam Newton has some thoughts on how it feels to replace Tom Brady

Gillette Stadium will be capped at 20 percent capacity if fans are allowed at Patriots games this season

Minus David Pastrnak and Ondrej Kase, Anders Bjork making a quick impression in Bruins? camp

metro

West Nile virus found in Boston mosquitoes for first time in 2020

Three people charged, fourth suspect sought in July 4 Lynn shooting spree that killed one, wounded four

?Once-in-a-lifetime? comet will be visible over New England this month, astronomers say

Nation

3 lawsuits accuse Philadelphia of excessive force

Mass. reports 203 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 10 new deaths

Add another ingredient to restaurants? woes: mask hostility

World

To ?protect young minds,? Hong Kong moves to overhaul schools

Philippine congress officially shuts down leading broadcaster

WHO: Indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possible

politics

Trump bristles at question about police killings of Black people

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted to hospital for possible infection

Watch live at 5 p.m.: President Trump holds a press conference amid COVID-19 resurgence

business

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

Florida tops virus death mark; Britain, France mandate masks

Developer plans to turn a huge vacant building along the Mass. Pike into an ?innovation village'

lifestyle

Boston Children?s Museum to reopen for members Friday

Same as it ever was? A look at Boston dining by night

On being a small family farmer during a pandemic

marijuana

Mass. marijuana regulators fine Acreage Holdings $250,000 for attempting to exceed license cap

MassCan?t: Board chair Samson Racioppi resigns amid outrage over his planning of ?straight pride,? pro-police, other rallies

State seeks help: What to do with 619,000 unsellable marijuana vapes?

opinion

In the race for the White House, it?s protectionist vs. protectionist

Trump, Biden, and the campaign terrain ahead

Joe Biden speaks much-needed truths about Southern treason

food & dining

On being a small family farmer during a pandemic

A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón, and more pantry staples

The best beers I?ve tried during quarantine

travel

The best gear for getting outside

Outdoor concerts are music to our ears, plus deep discounts on cars and hotels

S?mores and more: Best camping spots in New England

Books

Daddy dearest: Donald Trump?s niece traces the intergenerational trauma that formed (or deformed) the president?s character

Local bestsellers for the week ending July 5

Masha Gessen contends with the Trump era in ?Surviving Autocracy?

Movies

MFA?s French Film Festival goes virtual this year

In ?Palm Springs,? on Hulu, it?s endless love all over again

Springing some surprises with ?Palm Springs?

Television

Many standouts among Television Critics Association nominees

Tom Bergeron leaves ?Dancing with the Stars? after 15 years as host

?MythBusters? host Grant Imahara, an influential popular science personality, dies at 49

music

How Boston Landmarks Orchestra is keeping its Esplanade tradition alive

Teen loners have a friend in ?Dear Young Rocker? podcaster Chelsea Ursin

Artists are demanding that Trump stop playing their songs, but they can?t always get what they want

Theater/Dance

In Chelsea, a Latino theater company makes its debut

U.K. announces $2 billion bailout to help keep the arts afloat during pandemic

On its way from Broadway to the big screen, ?Hamilton? took a detour to your living room

globe local

In Framingham, calls to drop a president?s name from school

$70m Boston City Hall Plaza project underway

A bluer shade of green: Reusable bags are out, but eco-friendly businesses press on with zero-waste goals

Obituaries

Richard Gelles, scholar of family violence and child-welfare system, dies at 73

Actress Naya Rivera, who rose to fame in ?Glee,? dies at 33

Brad Watson, whose writing turned an unflinching gaze toward life, dies at 64