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We asked you to share voice messages about the recent mass shootings. Here’s what you said.

See a selection of voice and text messages the Globe received following mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, that reopened wounds for many Americans. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Uvalde grieves, says goodbyes at visitations and funerals Biden vows to meet with Congress on gun control

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Lured on dating apps and social media, Asian Americans are crypto scammers’ latest target
Online romance scams have exploded since the coronavirus pandemic began. About 56,000 such scams were reported to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021, more than double than in 2019. And growing curiosity about cryptocurrency has served as a strategic — and lucrative — hook for scammers.

A ‘wall of pollen’ turned the sky a yellowish-green after a cold front moved in
Residents were left covering their faces Tuesday morning after the sudden weather shift created a pollen-heavy scene that resembled smog or “wildfire smoke” in the air. Parts of the region became so hazy that people described it as a “wall of pollen."

The number of abortions each year in Massachusetts.

Who has been getting abortions in Massachusetts? Take a look at the data.

Here’s a look at who has been getting abortions in Massachusetts, based on 2020 statistics, the most recent data available, and who the rights codified by the state in 2020 will continue to protect.

Starbucks workers in Cleveland Circle strike after being told to work during a water leak
In a letter sent to Starbucks managers, employees said workers were told to continue working for several hours on Monday while water leaked from the ceiling and light fixtures onto the countertops, espresso machines, and people who were working.

Boston police issues community alert about uptick in drink spiking at local bars

The advisory follows “numerous social media posts from various individuals who state that they were victims of drink spiking at local area bars,” Boston police said.

Major fire at Suffolk Downs heavily damages historic grandstand
The search for the cause of the massive fire at the Suffolk Downs grandstand in East Boston is underway Tuesday, hours after Boston firefighters used thousands of feet of hose, a drone, and six alarms to put it out.

Boy, 4, drowns in pool in Brookline, police say

For children ages 1 to 14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes, the police said.

Man dies after 'suspected drowning' at Falmouth hotel pool, officials say

Jack Bienvenue got inked at Hotline Tattoo in Hyannis by artist Taylor Lindley back in March.

Celtics fan gets ‘2022 World Champions’ tattoo as Boston heads to NBA finals

The Celtics are heading to the NBA finals, and Boston is ready to do battle in pursuit of another championship title. But nobody’s manifesting a 2022 win quite like 18-year-old Jack Bienvenue.

The Celtics and Warriors clashed twice this season, with each team winning once.

NBA FINALS: CELTICS VS. WARRIORS

10 things to watch in this star-filled Celtics-Warriors Finals series

No Boston player has experience on a stage this big, while the Warriors core will be playing in its sixth NBA Finals.

Tara Sullivan: You can root against Steve Kerr on the court, but you should listen to his voice off it

The Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center looks more like a prison than an addiction treatment center. Windows for inmates cells have bars on them. A barbed wire fence surrounds the perimeter.

‘They treated me like I was an inmate.’ Despite protests, state continues to support prison-based programs for addicted men.

Advocates and addiction specialists have long decried the practice of forcing men into correctional settings for addiction treatment, saying that doing so shames and often traumatizes people who are sick but have not committed a crime.

Opinion

The opposition by Quincy officials to the rebuilding of Long Island Bridge in Boston Harbor has become the subject of a civil rights investigation launched by US Attorney Rachael Rollins.

Rollins picks a fight worth fighting

Quincy officials face a civil rights probe over their NIMBY response to rebuilding the Long Island Bridge.

Jeffrey D. Sachs and Neil L. Harrison

Questions surrounding the origins of COVID-19 remain unanswered

COVID-19 is stalking Massachusetts schools

Azavia Barsky-Elnour

Brookline’s Black students have the right to achieve. Why won’t the schools let us?

Joan Wickersham

Things fall apart and get rebuilt. Things get built and fall apart.

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

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Olives & Grace will close its South End storefront
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How a Boston doctor diagnosed the first US case of monkeypox

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Viktorina Kapitonova and Lasha Khozashvili in Boston Ballet's presentation of "Swan Lake."

Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ is a spellbinder

From left: Kurt Csolak, Beanie Feldstein, and Justin Prescott in "Funny Girl," a revival of the musical that made Barbra Streisand a star.

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A typical afternoon of speed chess and trash talk outside Harvard Square's Pavement Coffeehouse.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Alison Malachowski, herself a Marine veteran, visits the grave of her son James, who was killed by an IED while serving with the Marines, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Even as Memorial Day is celebrated, some services for surviving veterans are insufficient. A Massachusetts bill regarding the management of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, where 76 veterans died during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, remains in limbo on Beacon Hill.

Honoring their sacrifice by caring for the living

Patents are only as good as the laws and rules intended to enforce them

In this Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, photo, New Hampshire Representative Nancy Murphy of Merrimack walks through the under-construction water filtration site for two of her town's contaminated wells, which is about 2 miles from the Saint-Gobain plastics factory in Merrimack.

Hold large corporations accountable for exposing the public to ‘forever chemicals’

American troops of the 4th Infantry Division landed on Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, while Allied forces stormed the Normandy beaches.

IDEAS | TOM SHEEHAN

The empty wartime bedrooms of Saugus

During a press conference at Uvalde High School on Wednesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke about the need for government "to find a way to target that mental health challenge and do something about it.”

Even if Congress won’t act on gun safety, states can

Registered traveling nurse Patricia Carrete, of El Paso, Texas, walked down the hallway during a night shift at a field hospital set up to handle a surge of COVID-19 patients in Cranston, R.I., on Feb. 10, 2021.

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The real reason nurses are burned out

Metro

A ‘wall of pollen’ turned the sky a yellowish-green after a cold front moved in

Residents were left covering their faces Tuesday morning after the sudden weather shift created a pollen-heavy scene that resembled smog or “wildfire smoke” in the air. Parts of the region became so hazy that people described it as a “wall of pollen."

Celtics fan gets ‘2022 World Champions’ tattoo as Boston heads to NBA finals

The Celtics are heading to the NBA finals, and Boston is ready to do battle in pursuit of another championship title. But nobody’s manifesting a 2022 win quite like 18-year-old Jack Bienvenue.

We asked you to share voice messages about the recent mass shootings. Here’s what you said.

See a selection of voice and text messages the Globe received following mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Texas, that reopened wounds for many Americans. Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Hyannis man who allegedly threatened school shooting due in court

Justin C. Moreia, 29, is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Barnstable District Court on a felony charge of threatening a school, a charge that carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

Sports

Former Chelsea soccer club owner, Roman Abramovich, attended the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match against FC Barcelona in Gothenburg, Sweden, on May 16, 2021.

Sanctioned Abramovich, former Chelsea owner, files lawsuit at EU general court

Roman Abramovich has filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed sanctions on the former Chelsea owner as part of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s close allies.

Jack Bienvenue got inked at Hotline Tattoo in Hyannis by artist Taylor Lindley back in March.

Celtics fan gets ‘2022 World Champions’ tattoo as Boston heads to NBA finals

The Celtics are heading to the NBA finals, and Boston is ready to do battle in pursuit of another championship title. But nobody’s manifesting a 2022 win quite like 18-year-old Jack Bienvenue.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr made an impassioned statement on the day of the Uvalde shootings, the same day his team was to play Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.

You can root against Steve Kerr on the court, but you should listen to his voice off it

The Golden State coach is a champion of social justice causes, and his emotional comments on Uvalde are the latest example of his fight to be heard.

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Business

Biden to meet Federal Reserve chair to discuss inflation

Ahead of the meeting, President Biden pledged not to interfere in the Fed's decision-making, but suggested that he and Powell are aligned on addressing inflation.

In store for online retailers? Brick and mortar.

This spring, at least three “online-only” retailers, including the furniture giant, a mattress manufacturer, and a custom framing startup, decided that customers want to touch products before footing the bill.

INNOVATION BEAT

Boston cybersecurity pioneer wants to back startups

Starbucks workers in Cleveland Circle strike after being told to work during a water leak

magazine

Liuginsa Rosa (left) and Ersen’S Joseph.

College & Careers

These students saved big money on their college degrees. Here’s how.

Perspective | Book Excerpt

Charlie Baker: What happened to reaching across the aisle to get things done?

Spiced Lamb Burgers With Feta and Tahini Sauce

Recipes: Take your cookout to the next level with these spicy burgers

The Solid Sound festival at Mass MoCA features dozens of musical acts, including Wilco, in addition to comedy performances, food, and more.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do in and around Boston, May 23-June 5

metro

Downtown Providence as seen from the water.

A look at the plan to help Rhode Island win even more federal 💰💸

Lured on dating apps and social media, Asian Americans are crypto scammers’ latest target

‘They treated me like I was an inmate.’ Despite protests, state continues to support prison-based programs for addicted men.

sports

Weston’s Julie Hohenberg took home victories in the 800 and the mile at the Division 5 track & field championships.

North Reading boys, Weston girls pull out all the stops to win Division 5 track titles

Frontier senior Jack Vecellio soars to Division 6 pole vault title with a leap of 16 feet, 6 inches

Red Sox, Rich Hill out of control in Baltimore blowout to cap series at Fenway

business

“It is — by no stretch — a closure of the business,” owner Sofi Madison said.

Olives & Grace will close its South End storefront

Lured on dating apps and social media, Asian Americans are crypto scammers’ latest target

EU leaders back push to ban some Russian oil over Putin’s war

politics

US President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern in the Oval Office at the White House on May 31, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Biden vows to meet with Congress on gun control after massacre

Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to the FBI during early days of the Trump-Russia probe

Supreme Court refuses to shield Texas GOP lawmakers from voting-map testimony

Nation

Wayne LaPierre prepared to speak at the George R. Brown Convention Center during the National Rifle Association (NRA) annual convention in Houston, Texas, on May 27, 2022.

Prankster crashes NRA meeting, mocks group’s ‘thoughts and prayers’

A San Diego doctor receives a prison sentence for selling a ‘100%’ cure for COVID-19

Uvalde grieves, says goodbyes at visitations and funerals

World

Boris Johnson was photographed on Monday, May 23, 2022.

UK Conservatives growing restive over Johnson’s leadership

Sanctioned Abramovich, former Chelsea owner, files lawsuit at EU general court

Ukrainian court sentences two Russian soldiers in war crimes trial

opinion

Alison Malachowski, herself a Marine veteran, visits the grave of her son James, who was killed by an IED while serving with the Marines, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Even as Memorial Day is celebrated, some services for surviving veterans are insufficient. A Massachusetts bill regarding the management of the Holyoke Soldiers' Home, where 76 veterans died during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, remains in limbo on Beacon Hill.

Honoring their sacrifice by caring for the living

Brookline’s Black students have the right to achieve. Why won’t the schools let us?

Women must know their ‘options,’ abortion foe says. So much to parse here.

lifestyle

Jack Bienvenue got inked at Hotline Tattoo in Hyannis by artist Taylor Lindley back in March.

Celtics fan gets ‘2022 World Champions’ tattoo as Boston heads to NBA finals

This ice skater plays it cool in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Crystal’

Sixteen years on, I think she was the one

food & dining

Pork Meatball Banh Mi.

Recipe: Juicy pork meatballs in a sweet-hot glaze star in these crunchy, spicy, delicious banh mi

Brockton Beer Company closes in on its taproom’s grand opening

When it comes to ice cream cones, you have to hand it to Joy

travel

The US border station in Blaine, Wash., south of Vancouver. Entering the United States by air requires a negative coronavirus test. Some people who can't provide one are using a workaround: flying to Canada or Mexico, then entering via a land border.

Testing positive and using the ‘backdoor’ to get into the US

A Beaux-Arts bash in Providence, a stylish base camp in N.H., and a Grand Canyon getaway

Her travel advice? Keep your papers safe, ‘mind your manners,’ and eat like vacation calories don’t count

Arts

Installation view of "Revival: Materials and Monumental Forms," currently at the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston's Watershed in East Boston. Left, Ebony G. Patterson, "...and the dew cracks the earth, in five acts of lamentation ... between the cuts ... beneath the leaves ... below the soil...," 2020; center, Madeline Hollander, "Heads/Tails: Walker & Broadway 2," 2020; right, El Anatsui, "Area B," 2007.

Gorgeous trash and radical recycling at ICA’s Watershed

At the MFA, a camera-ready country

You can judge an album by its cover

Books

Rachel Zegler arrived at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Rachel Zegler to star in ‘Hunger Games’ prequel

A deadly silence

The power of books to challenge dictators

Movies

Rachel Zegler arrived at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Rachel Zegler to star in ‘Hunger Games’ prequel

Out of the frying pan into a film for ‘Bob’s Burgers’

‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ has heart — and (mostly) hits the spot

Television

The late Ray Liotta with Jennifer Lopez in the NBC series "Shades of Blue."

This week’s TV: Ray Liotta’s TV series, Norm Macdonald’s special, and the Sex Pistols

‘Stranger Things’ features Emerson College in its new season. One student is raising thousands for Uvalde victims as a result.

Jodie Foster to star in Alaska-set fourth season of ‘True Detective’

music

Jeff Tweedy performs with Wilco during the band's headlining set on Saturday at the Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA.

At Solid Sound, Wilco contemplates a ‘Cruel Country’

Ronnie Hawkins, rockabilly road warrior, is dead at 87

Metallica emphatically brings Boston Calling to a close

Theater/Dance

Viktorina Kapitonova and Lasha Khozashvili in Boston Ballet's presentation of "Swan Lake."

Boston Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ is a spellbinder

A high-profile dance fest rises again

Out of the past and onto the Broadway stage

globe local

Firefighter spray water on the press box and grandstand at Suffolk Downs in East Boston on Tuesday.

Major fire at Suffolk Downs heavily damages historic grandstand

‘Stranger Things’ features Emerson College in its new season. One student is raising thousands for Uvalde victims as a result.

Boston Calling shut down for about 2 hours by severe weather

Obituaries

Mr. Hawkins, flanked by his wife, Wanda, and Daniel Roher, director of "Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band" in 2019.

Ronnie Hawkins, rockabilly road warrior, is dead at 87

Angelo Sodano, once-powerful Vatican prelate, dies at 94

Morton L. Janklow, agent for best-selling authors, dies at 91