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Democrats’ signature voting bill fails in Senate test vote, leaving future of elections measure in doubt

The Democrats’ defeat forces them to choose their next steps and is a dramatic example of Republicans’ use of the filibuster to block legislation.

analysis

The failure of the voting rights bill is the moment when Biden loses the left

There are signs liberals are beginning to blame President Biden for not doing enough to pass major legislation.

Massachusetts hits milestone of 4.1 million people fully vaccinated

Experts hailed the milestone but also said officials should remain vigilant for the arrival of variants and any resurgence of the pandemic that has sickened hundreds of thousands and killed more than 17,000 people in the state.

Mass. reports 12,888 new COVID-19 vaccinations Federal government to step up efforts to get young people vaccinated as Biden falls short of July 4 vaccine goal

Almost 40 percent of remote workers in Mass. won’t be back in the office until January, at the earliest

More than four-fifths (82 percent) of companies will offer fully remote or hybrid work arrangements, according to a recent survey.

‘Burnout is one of the key predictors of turnover’: Why people are quitting their jobs post-pandemic

Who killed Karina Holmer? Twenty-five years later, Swedish nanny’s grisly murder remains unsolved

Karina Holmer was a 20-year-old Swedish au pair who was last seen alive on June 22, 1996, after a night of clubbing in downtown Boston.

Football can generate huge revenue for a college, but the same is not true for most sports.

dan shaughnessy

Paying college athletes is incredibly complicated, and the Supreme Court did not untangle it

It's great that the court recognized the fraudulence of "amateurism" but the issue has many layers yet to be addressed.

Britney Spears quietly pushed for years for an end to her conservatorship

In the years since a judge gave the father of Britney Spears broad control over her life and finances, concerned fans have questioned how the court could continue to deem her unable to protect and care for herself despite the fact that she was still a performing pop star.

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise ‘pop-up’ concerts at Acadia National Park

The acclaimed cellist played two “pop-up” concerts at the seaside national park in Maine on Thursday.

Uniformed officers took part in a Public Safety Walk-by and Salute during K-9 Kitt's memorial service at Gillette Stadium. K-9 Kitt was assigned to K-9 Officer William Cushing Jr. and was killed during a domestic violence call that Cushing and Kitt had responded to.

Police dog killed in shootout honored with open casket funeral at Gillette Stadium

Braintree police held a procession and funeral at Gillette Stadium for Kitt, a K-9 killed in an exchange of gunfire outside an apartment complex earlier this month.

The Red Hat's marquee includes "Ole Scollay's," an homage to Scollay Square, where it was founded.

The Red Hat, a Beacon Hill institution, will reportedly close its doors

The Red Hat, which serves up frothy pours and hearty pub fare, is reportedly shutting its doors, according to WBZ NewsRadio.

With its load of three giant cranes, the Zhen Hua 15 is guided by tug boats toward the Reserved Channel in Boston Harbor. The cranes will allow larger freighters to unload in Boston.

Three new cargo cranes will let Massport handle much bigger container ships

The massive cranes are part of an $850 million effort to significantly grow Conley Terminal’s ability to accommodate larger container ships.

Video: Giant cargo cranes arrive in Boston

Campbell blasts Janey’s budget, says she will vote ‘no’

Andrea Campbell, one of the three Boston city councilors who are running against Acting Mayor Kim Janey in this year’s race for the city’s top political post, said she will vote against Janey’s operating budget.

Green Line extension to Medford delayed five months

MBTA officials on Monday approved a settlement agreement that pushes the expected opening for the six-stop branch running between East Cambridge and Medford from the end of 2021 until May 2022.

Tom Brady has choice words for NFL team that stuck with their QB over him

In a trailer for the upcoming episode of HBO’s “The Shop: Uninterrupted,” Tom Brady can't seem to believe that one team chose to keep its quarterback rather than sign him during free agency.

Fireworks are back. Here’s where you can watch

With restrictions lifted and a sizable portion of the state fully vaccinated, a number of communities have elected to move forward with fireworks, welcoming residents to gather in person for the colorful displays.

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

The new program pairs seasoned professionals with emerging artists to create temporary works in Dorchester.

These two ice cream shops are the best in Mass., according to Food & Wine

Searching for the (ice) cream of the crop? Look no further.

Opinion

Opal Lee, 94, reacts to one of the many signs held by those participating in her annual Juneteenth walk on June 19 in Fort Worth, Texas.

If patience is a virtue, Black people must be saints

In America, Black people are always expected to wait — for recognition, for opportunity, and for justice.

The National Stadium is the main venue for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. In a controversial decision, officials ignored the advice of the government’s top medical adviser and will allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at events.

Japan’s Olympic responsibility

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic lock down was the way most government bodies from Beacon Hill committees to municipal boards and commissions adapted, allowing their own members and members of the public to attend meetings remotely — from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins speaks with the media in May outside Dorchester Municipal Court.

Why is Rachael Rollins picking a fight with Marty Walsh?

Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at St. Matthews in Washington on the morning of his inauguration, Jan. 20.

US bishops’ aim to draw Communion line against Biden over abortion rights stirs ire

Recommended reads

Boston’s ‘heat islands’ turn lower-income neighborhoods from hot to insufferable

In a recent city report, officials noted that temperatures in leafier neighborhoods are often significantly lower than in more densely populated areas.

MBTA police pension fund overpaid retirees by hundreds of thousands of dollars over more than a decade

The MBTA Police Association Retirement Plan reported having 110 retirees and beneficiaries in 2018, meaning those who were overpaid would have accounted for 22 percent of all those receiving benefits that year.

With hope and humility, Mashpee Wampanoag’s youngest leader seeks to restore faith in a tribe beset by turmoil

Brian Weeden is the youngest person to serve as chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag’s Tribal Council and he's taking the reins at a particularly tumultuous time.

Officials step up patrols on South Boston beaches after complaints about liquor deliveries to patrons

App-aided booze runs to popular South Boston beaches, including M Street and Carson beaches, have prompted recent complaints from residents and a robust law enforcement response, in the latest brouhaha pitting younger transplants against neighborhood longtimers.

More than 100 eviction cases at Hyde Park apartment complex could leave a lasting mark

Eviction cases are searchable by potential future landlords, credit agencies, or anyone else ― even if they are quickly settled.

metro

Artist Angel Howell held up a sign at a rally put together by a new coalition that opposes changes to state labor law being pushed by technology companies such as Uber.

Mass. poised to be ‘ground zero’ for high-stakes gig economy battle as potential ballot question looms

Voters may be asked to decide how Uber drivers, DoorDash delivery people and other so-called gig economy workers should be classified under state labor law.

RI HEALTH

McKee hoping Eleanor Slater Hospital can maintain accreditation

Roof of Somerville auto body shop collapses

Sports

The Globe's Female and Male Athletes of the Year, Andover senior Paige Gillette (center) and Melrose senior Brendan Fennell, flanked by Scholar-Athletes Stephanie Tardugno (Methuen) and Amanda Patti (Austin Prep). Back row, from left: Amber Kiricoples (Peabody), Jake Taylor (Mansfield), Matt O'Toole (Waltham), John Kerney (Dartmouth), Leah Nash (Monomoy), Terence Moynihan (St. Mary's), Luke Maffeo (O'Bryant), Carly Drew (Old Rochester), Quinlan O'Brien (Boston Latin), Lillie Cooper (Phillips Andover), Jack Nelson (Quincy), David Lombardi (Malden), Thomas Billings (Hudson), Emma Mumby (Westborough), and Abby Miller (Millis).

Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athlete Awards

Globe Foundation / Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athletes and athletes of the year honored for 2020-21

A group of graduating seniors was honored Monday morning at the 35th Globe Foundation/Richard J. Phelps Scholar-Athletes and Athletes of the Year awards ceremony, held in the Dell Technologies Club at Fenway Park. Everyone in the expansive room was maskless, a far cry from the virtual ceremony last year.

College Football Playoff presidents OK expansion evaluation

Minor league notebook

Time in Worcester has helped Franchy Cordero find himself at the plate

business

President Biden has proposed raising the capital-gains tax rate to 39.6 percent from 20 percent for those earning $1 million.

A record buyout is just the start as wealthy flee tax hike

‘Wigs are the next big thing’: A Boston beauty startup wants to make the buying process easier for Black women

Fed chair looks in unlikely place for clues on economy’s future: Lumber

politics

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walked from his office to the Senate floor at the US Capitol on June 21, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Democrats’ signature voting bill fails in Senate test vote, leaving future of elections measure in doubt

The failure of the voting rights bill is the moment when Biden loses the left

Thomas Farragher

Daniel Ellsberg, an icon and Pentagon Papers leaker, still seeks justice’s light

Living Arts

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during an NFL minicamp on June 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla.

Tom Brady has choice words for NFL team that stuck with their QB over him

Britney Spears quietly pushed for years for an end to her conservatorship

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

education

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley.

State education head Riley says he is ‘extremely concerned’ about the Boston School Committee shakeup

State education commissioner Riley earns high marks on annual performance review amid unprecedented pandemic year

THE GREAT DIVIDE

To boost access to vocational schools, Mass. drops requirement to consider grades, attendance, or discipline in admissions

rhode island

The Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston, Rhode Island.

McKee hoping Eleanor Slater Hospital can maintain accreditation

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Mayor Elorza’s $700 million plan to save Providence’s pension fund deserves a closer look

RI POLITICS

R.I. lawmakers will no longer vote on who can perform marriage ceremonies

Newton

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Future-proofing the presidency

Donald Trump brought our democracy to the brink and exposed its weak spots. Here’s how to thwart the next American tyrant.

On the Street

The MBTA commuter rail overpass frames the mural “The Stories of Lynn” by David Fichter, Yetti Frenkel, and Joshua Winer in Central Square.

North of Boston, an old industrial city gets a second look

A bicyclist made his way across Dorchester Avenue in Fields Corner.

Known for its diversity, Fields Corner now must make room for development

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In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength

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A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting

Blind Spot

An 11-month Globe investigation found that people nationwide are dying in crashes caused by drivers who should have had their licenses suspended. One in 10 US drivers has at least one offense — from speeding to vehicular homicide — that isn’t reflected on their driving record.

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Comfort Zone

ASK MATTHEW

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

“Friends,” “The Office,” and “Seinfeld” still regularly sit near the top of the streaming services’ most-watched lists.

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

The new program pairs seasoned professionals with emerging artists to create temporary works in Dorchester.

MUSIC

Peabody Essex puts performance in stunning historic venue

Boston duo Damon & Naomi kick off a virtual series filmed at PEM's Plummer Hall.

An artist evokes the oaks of Cape Cod’s past

Ethan Murrow's 75-foot panoramic mural at the Cahoon Museum of American Art honors the region's natural history.

Cooking | Magazine

Recipes: 3 cold noodle salads that help beat the heat

Try Milk Street’s refreshing takes on Korean spicy chilled noodles, ramen salad with shrimp and scallions, or cold udon with sesame sauce.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic lock down was the way most government bodies from Beacon Hill committees to municipal boards and commissions adapted, allowing their own members and members of the public to attend meetings remotely — from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

Demonstrators gather on the steps to the Texas State Capitol May 20 to speak against transgender-related bills being considered in the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas.

Transgender rights must be recognized as civil rights

Marvin Gilmore, right, co-founder of Western Front, assists a customer on opening day in the Chelsea store.

MARCELA GARCÍA

For a more equitable marijuana industry, the state should bankroll loans

While the data show ridership plummeted, they also show that COVID’s impact on transportation breaks down along economic lines, just as it does with everything else.

Less caution, more vision needed for a post-pandemic MBTA

Janefer Hong

‘Asian virus’?

Roca educator Sutton Bradbury-Koster (right) pauses with program participant Alexis Feliciano outside the organization’s office in Lynn. Roca is using a version of cognitive behavioral therapy to teach young people how to recognize and stop self-destructive behavior.

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We know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions

More than two dozen virologists, epidemiologists, and others responded to STAT's question about what they still most wanted to know.

Cement Head’s last fight: He was denied parole six times — until he was about to become a Covid-19 statistic

In lawyers' view, the Department of Correction was trying to make it seem like it had fewer Covid-19 deaths on its hands than it really did.

Troubling podcast puts JAMA, the ‘voice of medicine,’ under fire for its mishandling of race

Critics say editors have asked authors to scrub the term racism from their articles even as they publish others that include racist notions.

Despite resistance, researchers investigate the possibility of a new mental health disorder

Many researchers say the study of sluggish cognitive tempo, which is still in its early stages, can’t yet support a formal diagnosis.

magazine

A child runs across a field at Bug Light Park in South Portland, Maine.

Is there something wrong with the air in this Maine town?

Lucio Perez in Springfield, after his years in sanctuary.

Lucio Perez found sanctuary in a Mass. church. He'd live there for over 3 years

Allison and Ben on their Zoom blind date.

Dinner with Cupid

"I went through the classic Zoom routine of trying to unmute myself"

Panzanella with fresh mozzarella.

Recipes: 3 salads that give new life to leftover bread

sports

Byron Buxton was hit on the hand by a pitch from Reds starter Tyler Mahle, and is looking at another lengthy stint on the sidelines.

Twins star Byron Buxton shelved again, has broken hand

With hot players in Matt Turner and Carles Gil, Revolution look to extend win streak

Wander Franco, the top prospect in all of MLB, will make his debut against the Red Sox tonight

metro

Providence, RI - 10/21/20 - Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza spoke during a press conference at the Providence Public Safety Complex concerning the injury of a young man during a protest. (Lane Turner/Globe Staff) Reporter: (Ed Fitzgerald) Topic: (21RIvideo)

Mayor Elorza’s $700 million plan to save Providence’s pension fund deserves a closer look

Police dog killed in shootout honored with open casket funeral at Gillette Stadium

Dorchester man, 32, found guilty on gun charges, acquitted of shooting Boston police officer

Nation

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walked from his office to the Senate floor at the US Capitol on June 21, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Democrats’ signature voting bill fails in Senate test vote, leaving future of elections measure in doubt

As homicides soar nationwide, mayors see few options for regaining control

Senate panel holds hearing on D.C. statehood bill

World

The far-right party, Vox, protested to denounce controversial Spanish government plans to offer pardons to the jailed Catalan separatists behind the failed 2017 independence bid, in Madrid on June 13. On Tuesday, Spain’s government approved the pardons for a group of separatists serving long prison sentences.

Spain pardons jailed Catalan separatist leaders

UN says Great Barrier Reef is ‘in danger.’ Australia bitterly disagrees.

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef should be listed as ‘in danger,’ U.N. body says

politics

New York City mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia handed out campaign information while walking with Assembly Member Danny O’Donnell.

What Bostonians need to know about the NYC mayoral election

Last votes being cast in New York City mayoral primaries

Democrats unite behind voting rights bill as it faces a Senate roadblock

business

Microsoft joins Apple in exclusive $2 trillion market value club

Almost 40 percent of remote workers in Mass. won’t be back in the office until January, at the earliest

‘Burnout is one of the key predictors of turnover’: Why people are quitting their jobs post-pandemic

lifestyle

Standard Tuna Salad (The Mom Version) in a sandwich

Recipe: The Department of Salad’s standard tuna mixes in sweet gherkins, hard-cooked egg, and red onion

Recipe: The Department of Salad newsletter celebrates all kinds of tuna salad, including this terrific curried version

In The Department of Salad newsletter, I found my tuna sandwich soulmate

marijuana

Steven Hoffman, chairman of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission, listens during a meeting of the commission in February 2020.

Massachusetts regulators fine marijuana firm TILT Holdings $275,000 over license scheme

Paul Pierce to launch ‘Truth’ marijuana brand in Massachusetts

Taunton microbusiness makes state’s first-ever recreational marijuana delivery — to founder’s house

opinion

The National Stadium is the main venue for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. In a controversial decision, officials ignored the advice of the government’s top medical adviser and will allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at events.

Japan’s Olympic responsibility

If patience is a virtue, Black people must be saints

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

food & dining

Boston, MA - 6/18/2021: 23DINING....... 50Kitchen in Dorchester shrimp dish. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: LIVINGARTS

It’s about the food. It’s about his story

The Red Hat, a Beacon Hill institution, will reportedly close its doors

Recipe: The Department of Salad’s standard tuna mixes in sweet gherkins, hard-cooked egg, and red onion

travel

Sunset sail on Lake Champlain.

Two New England lakes named top destinations by U.S. News & World Report

10 Boston-area spots to be a kid again

Sheena Collier on feeling changed by Ghana, trying french fries everywhere, and giving in to relaxation

Books

Local histories, rewritten

Poet Michael Robbins on reading while walking

Writerly delusions in ‘Dream Girl’

Movies

Groucho Marx in "Duck Soup."

From fan favorites to deep cuts, films with Dad make for lasting memories

In ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ meet the best British band ever to come out of America

Hollywood past, Hanover present

Television

Sarah Kameela Impey (left, with Juliette Motamed and Anjana Vasan) plays lead singer Saira in "We Are Lady Parts."

Lead singer is leading light of ‘We Are Lady Parts’

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

Conan ends his late-night show on TBS

music

Boston duo Damon & Naomi recently recorded a show at Peabody Essex's Plummer Hall.

Peabody Essex puts performance in stunning historic venue

Handel and Haydn Society returns to live performances for Harry Christophers’s final season

Taylor Swift surprises fans by announcing that ‘Red’ will be her next re-recorded album

Theater/Dance

Graciela Femenia as Nindiría, a Nicaraguan immigrant who makes a living selling tamales, in Adriana RoCale’s “East Boston, Nos Vemos.”

Dispatches from a pandemic in SpeakEasy’s ‘Project Resilience’

Black women playwrights claim a leading role

The Boston Center for the Arts returns with live dance performances

globe local

US Marine veteran Jennifer Lewis from Concord NH added up scores while sitting in a golf cart.

Disabled veterans use golf as therapy for physical, emotional wounds

‘Bridgerton’ themed vacation stay coming to a Vermont mansion

Memorial service for fallen Braintree K-9 to be held at Gillette Stadium

Obituaries

Mr. Peel at Campanile, his signature restaurant, in Los Angeles.

Mark Peel, who helped forge a new culinary path, Dies at 66

Marianne Harkless Diabate, who fused dance forms into works of ‘limitless range,’ dies at 63

Richard Stolley, who launched People magazine and secured JFK film, dies at 92