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Supreme Court rules for Senator Cruz in campaign finance case

The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Monday sided with Republican Senator Ted Cruz in his challenge to a provision of federal campaign finance law, in a ruling that a dissenting justice said runs the risk of causing “further disrepute” to American politics.

Besides abortion ruling, Supreme Court taking on many high-profile cases

Brookline educators strike outside of Brookline High School on Monday.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Brookline schools shutter and teachers strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to find deal

Administrators on Sunday evening announced the closures of schools Monday after weekend negotiations failed to prevent a strike.

School takeovers by the state haven’t worked, Globe analysis shows

Buffalo shooter’s prior threat, hospital stay face scrutiny

The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threatening comments that brought police to his high school last spring, but he was never charged with a crime.

‘Hero’ guard, shoppers among Buffalo shooting victims

McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers

The company said Monday it has started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people, making it the latest major Western corporation to exit Russia since it invaded Ukraine.

Russian war effort runs into diplomatic, military hurdles

‘We’re losing lives.’ Black, Latino leaders tackle racial health disparities
The group’s main objective is to design an expansive reform bill aimed at closing the deeply entrenched gaps between health outcomes.

Serena Williams showed off her dress and Nike x Off-White sneakers at the Met Costume Institute gala in New York in May 2019.

Do you have the guts to wear sneakers with a dress?

Our fashion overlords have anointed sneakers as acceptable work and dress wear. But going with the trend can feel daring.

Two years into the pandemic, ‘endless buffets’ — and hungry customers — have returned
When people were wiping down their groceries and hoarding hand sanitizer in the early days of COVID-19, it was hard to imagine that buffets would ever return.

Game 7 | CELTICS 109, BUCKS 81

Dan Shaughnessy

The Celtics wore out the great Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, and they did it with defense
The Celtics held Antetokounmpo to 8 points in the second half, 2 in the final quarter.

Gary Washburn: The Celtics navigated three tough days — and a tough season — with trust and belief in each other Christopher L. Gasper: On Sunday, Grant Williams got the job done from 3-point land

The feds are choosing a headquarters for the federal health research center. Why not pick Boston?
Local business leaders are launching a bid to win the headquarters of the newly formed “ARPA-H” medical research hub.

Emily Luong, her husband, Tony, and their 5-year-old daughter, Olive, in their recently purchased home.

‘We walked into a buzzsaw’: This spring, Greater Boston’s housing market is tougher than ever

Prices have risen to record highs — with the typical single-family house in Greater Boston now routinely topping $750,000 — and once unthinkable steps, such as waiving inspections or mortgage contingencies, are now commonplace.

Map: How much have home prices gone up in your town?

Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams in ABC's “Abbott Elementary,” which has been renewed for another season.

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: What’s been renewed and canceled, Emmy Rossum’s back, and remembering George Carlin

It’s that time of year when the networks start to make big decisions about the future. Here’s what’s happening for the fall of 2022.

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick."

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★1/2

Tom Cruise is at his Tom Cruise-iest in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

It’s been 36 years since the original. The sequel is more of the same: expertly crafted action, gorgeous visuals, and mindless, muscular shamelessness.

Opinion

A 2017 Globe’s 2017 Spotlight series on race in Boston highlighted a major wealth gap problem in Massachusetts. Here, a laborer passes an advertisement at the Pier 4 project on Northern Ave in the Seaport District on Sept. 27, 2017.

The $8 figure that shamed Boston gets an update

Seven years after a Fed study exposed just how wide the region’s wealth gap remains, a welcome follow-up is in the works.

IDEAS | DAVID DECOSIMO

Why it’s wrong to protest at a judge’s home

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Everybody knew Shireen Abu Akleh

Another abortion horror story, etched in memory — and policy

Make abortion pills available over the counter

Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.

Back to Boston

Back to Boston

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

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‘It’s made me increasingly paranoid:’ LGBTQ-themed library in Waltham reports books stolen for fourth time this year

The organizers of the “Little Queer Library,” a free community library in Waltham, said at least 50 books were stolen early Wednesday morning, the fourth time this year they've had books swiped.

Rebuffed twice, JetBlue goes hostile in its bid for Spirit
JetBlue is going straight to shareholders with its offer in hopes of pushing the board of the Florida airline to the negotiating table.

Photos: Last night’s lunar eclipse dazzles earthbound viewers
The vibrant night sky display captivated viewers all over the world.

Man shot near Space Force station in N.H. identified
New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella’s office on Monday identified the Massachusetts man killed Friday night in an officer-involved shooting near a Space Force station in New Boston, N.H.

Two arrested in connection with fatal shooting of man in New Bedford

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Luis Miranda in New Bedford on April 29, the Bristol County district attorney’s office said.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

With record-tying heat behind us, an eclipse loomed on Sunday night

There are quite a few things to talk about, even with the record-tying heat yesterday now behind us. Boston reached 86 degrees, which was the same as the record temperature for the date set back in 1879.

The Globe turns 150

150 years of The Boston Globe
Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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Recommended reads

Albert DeSalvo left Superior Court after first day of his trial in 1967.

The rise of the Strangler

Albert DeSalvo is revealed as a boy slowly making his way in a world of wrong, from petty thefts and mayhem to offenses of increasing sordidness — and sexual edge.

The story of Albert DeSalvo as told in The Boston Globe

With Roe seemingly undone, other rights dating back to contraceptives case could fall under attack
The case, known as Griswold v. Connecticut, was centered on the legal question of whether a person has rights to personal autonomy that aren’t specifically spelled out in the Constitution.

Some Jewish students say they feel ostracized on college campuses over support for Israel
Jewish students and activist groups say verbal attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent on college campuses.

30 years after the Morning Star Baptist Church stabbing, religious leaders carry on the fight for peace
In the aftermath of a 1992 attack, Black clergy led a coalition of leaders from various religions and ethnicities in a nonviolence campaign whose effects have lasted decades.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick."

Tom Cruise is at his Tom Cruise-iest in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Boston Ballet's 59th-anniversary season will feature Stephen Galloway’s “DEVIL’S/eye” (pictured) as part of “My Obsession” (Oct. 6–16).

Boston Ballet announces its 59th-anniversary season

The late comedian Norm Macdonald.

Netflix announces premiere of final Norm Macdonald comedy special, recorded in his living room

Is the all-inclusive resort in Mexico booked through Priceline really all inclusive?

Help! My all-inclusive hotel in Mexico is only half-inclusive

Special Projects

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Into the Red illustration.

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

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

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Javelin anti-tank missile launchers at the ready in an underground base used by the Ukrainian Army's Carpathian Sich Battalion in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine on May 11.

War. What is it good for? The armaments biz.

A view of the automated "foundry" inside Ginkgo Bioworks which essentially works as a taxi system for sample-carrying trays.

The next ‘Massachusetts Miracle’

Taliban fighters on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, outside a police station in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 1.

IDEAS | MOHAMMAD NAJIB

A life in hiding from the Taliban

A hanger symbolizing abortion was drawn in chalk on the ground outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh last weekend as abortion rights activists protested in Chevy Chase, Md.

The Supreme Court wants to abolish abortion rights. Republicans want to quash protests to save them.

Governor Charlie Baker (left) named Christopher Mason head of the Massachusetts Police in November 2019. Mason promised reform and accountability in the agency.

Release police report on the incident involving State Police commander’s son

IDEAS | LINDA RODRIGUEZ MCROBBIE

Our totally healthy true crime obsession

Metro

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Brookline schools shutter and teachers strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to find deal

Administrators on Sunday evening announced the closures of schools Monday after weekend negotiations failed to prevent a strike.

Dianne Wilkerson left Beacon Hill under a cloud of disgrace. Now, she’s asking voters for another shot.

She left the state Senate more than a decade ago under the cloud of wrongdoing that led to a federal prison sentence and dealt what many thought would be a death blow to a once promising political career.

Here’s who is speaking at 2022 college commencements in and around Boston

College graduation season is upon us, with some schools having their first in-person commencements since the pandemic hit. Here is a list of schools around Boston and what they plan to do to celebrate their graduates this year.

Man shot near Space Force station in N.H. identified

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella’s office on Monday identified the Massachusetts man killed Friday night in an officer-involved shooting near a Space Force station in New Boston, N.H.

Sports

The Bruins were not a cheery group as they lined up to congratulate the Hurricanes after losing Game 7 Saturday.

A close look at the Bruins roster, and who could be staying and leaving

It will take some significant roster tweaking by Don Sweeney to get the Bruins back to being serious Stanley Cup contenders.

Garrett Whitlock has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his first four career starts.

Astros at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 35: Astros at Red Sox lineups and notes

Garrett Whitlock will be on the mound as the Red Sox return to Fenway Park to open a three-game series with Houston.

Grant Williams had seven 3-pointers and a career-high 27 points against the Bucks.

Christopher L. Gasper

You wouldn’t expect to see a guy like Grant Williams conducting his business from 3. But on Sunday, he knew how to get the job done.

Williams led the Celtics in scoring for the first time in his career with a 7 for 18 3-point outing that couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.

Jayson Tatum makes his Celtics teammates better and that is why he has cracked the code for true NBA superstardom

Inaugural Battle New England All-Star Tournament, in honor of Medina Dixon, meets high expectations

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

One thing is clear: Ime Udoka brings ‘poise,’ and it’s how the Celtics rallied from down 3-2 to win this series

Business

Boston researchers find vaccines may be more effective than we thought, hospitalization numbers misleading

Widely used methods for counting US COVID-19 hospitalizations can make vaccines appear less effective than they actually are, according to a group of Boston-based researchers.

Biden ups support to ease formula shortage; FDA tries to reopen factory

President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula, as the administration works to bring the largest domestic plant back in business after it was shut down early this year due to safety issues.

In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia

Two years into the pandemic, ‘endless buffets’ — and hungry customers — have returned

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Homeowner Sarah Reilly and rescue pup, Piper, relax in the living room. Her partner, Per Ostman, climbs to the loft that they use as a TV room. The upper stairs lead to the common roof deck. A still life by William Ciccariello and landscape by Lynne Foy punctuate the main level, while a giant Roy Lichtenstein print left behind by the prior owners makes a statement from above.

Make It Your Own

A funky Cambridge loft with a mirrored shower that’s like being in ‘a Picasso’

I live with my elderly mother. Will anyone want to date me?

Jim C. and MaryKate K.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She dramatically talked with her hands and spilled a martini on me’

Pedal over to Downtown Crossing to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do in and around Boston, May 16-22

metro

Serena Williams showed off her dress and Nike x Off-White sneakers at the Met Costume Institute gala in New York in May 2019.

Do you have the guts to wear sneakers with a dress?

Besides abortion ruling, Supreme Court taking on many high-profile cases

‘It’s made me increasingly paranoid:’ LGBTQ-themed library in Waltham reports books stolen for fourth time this year

sports

Jayson Tatum (left) and the Celtics were simply better than Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks.

The Celtics navigated three tough days — and a tough season — with trust and belief in each other

Giannis Antetokounmpo has won a title. He thinks the Celtics have what it takes to do the same.

‘We didn’t want it to be over:’ How the Celtics marched past the defending champs and into the Eastern Conference finals

business

A sign at a Starbucks location in Havertown, Pa., was seen on April 26, 2022. Starbucks said it will now offer employees enrolled in its health care plan reimbursement for eligible travel expenses when accessing abortion or gender-affirming procedures, when those services are not available within 100 miles of a worker’s home. The Seattle coffee chain said Monday, May 16, 2022 that the benefit will also be available to dependents of employees enrolled in its health care coverage.

Starbucks to cover travel for workers seeking abortions

McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers

McDonald’s to close Russian business due to the region’s economic isolation

politics

Senator Ted Cruz.

Supreme Court rules for Senator Cruz in campaign finance case

Starbucks to cover travel for workers seeking abortions

US set to remove 5 groups from foreign terrorism blacklist

Nation

Actors Amber Heard and Johnny Depp.

Amber Heard tells jury Johnny Depp hallucinated at end of marriage

Buffalo shooter’s prior threat, hospital stay face scrutiny

Biden ups support to ease formula shortage; FDA tries to reopen factory

World

A woman cleaned a hall of a school destroyed by Russian shelling in the village of Druzhkivka, Donetsk region of Ukraine on Monday.

In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia

Sweden ends neutrality, joins Finland in seeking NATO berth

McDonald’s to close Russian business due to the region’s economic isolation

opinion

Pro-choice demonstrators outside the house of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in Alexandria, Va., on Monday.

Why it’s wrong to protest at a judge’s home

Consider this: Panel discussions around Boston, May 14-20

A turf war brews as Baker sets sights on suburban zoning

lifestyle

At 29, I feel undatable

What is ocean acidification? We asked ‘Sea Sick’ creator Alanna Mitchell

Netflix announces premiere of final Norm Macdonald comedy special, recorded in his living room

food & dining

The oldest of Moscow's McDonald's outlets, which was opened on Jan. 31, 1990, was closed on Aug. 21, 2014. McDonald’s said it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which included 850 restaurants that employed 62,000 people. The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia “is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values.” The Chicago-based company had temporarily closed its stores in Russia but was still paying employees.

McDonald’s to close Russian business due to the region’s economic isolation

Who’s ready for outdoor dining on Federal Hill in Providence? It’s here

PiANTA: A new plant-based restaurant blooms on Federal Hill in Providence

travel

Tripadvisor recently released its list of the best B&Bs and inns in the country and world.

This bed and breakfast on Cape Cod was ranked the best in the country by Tripadvisor

A perfect afternoon at Gilmanton Winery

Museum hopping is one way to get to know the Granite State

Arts

Celeste Rapone, "Spring Couple," 2021.

At the ICA, ‘A Place For Me’ breathes new life into an old art form

6 art-school stars from around Boston to watch in 2022

Can art inspire environmental action?

Books

Around 50 books were stolen from the Little Queer Library in Waltham early Wednesday morning.

‘It’s made me increasingly paranoid:’ LGBTQ-themed library in Waltham reports books stolen for fourth time this year

‘The Wild Robot’ wins Massachusetts Children’s Book Award

An artistic revolution by the seaside in ‘The Shores of Bohemia’

Movies

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick."

Tom Cruise is at his Tom Cruise-iest in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Matt Damon slammed for crypto commercial amid market meltdown

DocYard ends its season with ‘Nuclear’ option

Television

Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams in ABC's “Abbott Elementary,” which has been renewed for another season.

This week’s TV: What’s been renewed and canceled, Emmy Rossum’s back, and remembering George Carlin

Selena Gomez exuded confidence on SNL... and oh she’s looking for love

‘Married … With Children’ to return as animated show

music

Tori Amos performs at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday night.

At the Orpheum, Tori Amos and an enthralled crowd share more than a feeling

From the New Orleans Jazz Fest to New England: 13 electrifying artists there who’ll be coming here

‘Pussy riot’ band member dresses as food delivery worker to escape Russia, goes on tour to support Ukraine

Theater/Dance

Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick."

Tom Cruise is at his Tom Cruise-iest in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Boston Ballet announces its 59th-anniversary season

Jean Appolon Expressions works through ‘Traka’

globe local

Stephanie Beard was last seen driving this silver Subaru Impreza on Interstate 293 near Manchester, N.H.

Woman wanted for allegedly fatally stabbing elderly man, stealing his car, in Manchester, N.H.

Rep. McGovern urges defense of democracy at UMass Amherst commencement

Cardinal O’Malley reaffirms Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion in new blog post

Obituaries

Founder of Boston Scientific Peter Nicholas in his office. Photo courtesy of Boston Scientific.

Peter Nicholas, cofounder of Boston Scientific, dies at 80

Lil Keed, up-and-coming Atlanta rapper, dies at 24

Sheikh Khalifa, UAE ruler, is dead at 73