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Thousands of people in New Hampshire may still be drinking polluted water, years after the largest contamination in state history
State officials believe a Bedford facility run by Saint-Gobain, a major plastics manufacturer, has contaminated water wells in an area where thousands of people reside.

‘Several active shooters’ fire into Philadelphia crowd; 3 killed, 11 injured
Three people have died and at least 11 other people were wounded in a shooting late Saturday night in Philadelphia, authorities said.

‘People are questioning if he’s the man of the moment’: As crises mount, Biden struggles to show he can solve them.

The president has had difficulty not only in solving complex challenges, but in simply projecting to the public that he’s up to the task.
Americas summit is test for Biden as U.S. influence wanes

Russia hits Kyiv with missiles; Putin warns West on supplies

Russia took aim at Western military supplies for Ukraine with airstrikes in Kyiv on Sunday that it said destroyed tanks donated from abroad.
Trump’s Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response

Harmony Montgomery’s stepmother arrested for perjury after allegedly lying to grand jury, according to police

Kayla Montgomery was arrested in the police department’s lobby when she checked in with police as part of her bail conditions, according to Manchester Police Chief Allen.

Healey wins Democrats’ endorsement for governor at convention, cementing her frontrunner status

In Attorney General Maura Healey, many in the party see their best chance of electing a Democrat to succeed Governor Charlie Baker, the two-term Republican who is not seeking reelection.

Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata throws two hitless innings in first appearance in almost three years

The righthander hit 99 miles per hour in his first official game since 2019.
Here’s a look at some players who could be available as baseball’s trade deadline approaches

Greater Boston’s biotech industry has spilled out all over the region, leading some to ask: How much is too much?

Amid rapid growth of the region's life sciences industry and a soft market for traditional office space, lab development is sprouting all over Greater Boston.
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Hear ye, hear ye: Accessing justice in the digital age

Massachusetts courts need a tech upgrade, but one that puts transparency first.
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I’m right, and you’re an evil monster
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Our unique and peculiar American nightmare
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Mental health is a factor in gun violence, but it’s not so simple
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Reports of the buffet’s COVID death have been greatly exaggerated
Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.

Come see Globe journalists live on stage
Globe Live returns June 11-12 for two brand-new shows of original & adventurous nonfiction storytelling.

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Connections

That time I accidentally became Rudy Giuliani’s buddy at a Red Sox-Yankees game

When the 19-inning game was over, I exited down the runway. Then . . . I heard him. “I got snacks!”
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She is very easy to be with. We are not spring chickens, you know.’

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31 outdoor events in New England to fill every summer weekend with fun

Warm weather is almost here, and the weekends are brimming with opportunities for fun. Here’s how to get outside and experience the season in every New England state.

10 New England food festivals guaranteed to leave you satisfied

From the perfect oyster to heavenly ribs, these road-trip-worthy food festivals around the region will delight your taste buds throughout the summer.
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The workers’ union at Starbucks Corp. filed a complaint accusing the company of illegally shutting down a recently-unionized cafe, escalating hostilities between the coffee chain and the labor movement spreading swiftly through its stores.

‘We are BG:’ Grant Williams coordinates Celtics’ team effort to advocate for Brittney Griner’s release
Williams worked with with the WNBPA to ship black and orange "We are BG" shirts overnight so the team could wear them during practice before Sunday's Game 2.

Sophie Freud, Simmons professor who called psychoanalysis ‘a narcissistic indulgence,’ dies at 97
Though she was Sigmund Freud's granddaughter, Dr. Freud made clear that she wasn’t a Freudian. “I’m very skeptical about much of psychoanalysis,” she said.

Soaring inflation divides spending for haves and have-nots
Americans at the low end of the income rung are once again struggling to make ends meet.

From stagflation to the ‘misery index,’ some economists fear a 1970s redux

French Open
Rafael Nadal tops Casper Ruud for 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam
Nadal extended both his record at Roland Garros and his record major totals with a dominant victory over the eighth-seeded Norwegian.

Dozens killed and hundreds burned in Bangladesh depot disaster
At least 49 people were killed and hundreds more suffered burns when a fire at a container depot in Bangladesh set off a series of explosions, officials said Sunday, the latest such disaster in a country where mass-casualty fires have become a recurring problem.

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Professional divers from around the world participated in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Boston.

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Healey wins Democrats’ endorsement for governor at convention, cementing her frontrunner status

In Attorney General Maura Healey, many in the party see their best chance of electing a Democrat to succeed Governor Charlie Baker, the two-term Republican who is not seeking reelection.

Hundreds celebrate Trans Pride on Boston City Hall Plaza

At a time when multiple state legislatures have recently passed laws limiting the rights of transgender Americans, the mood among the hundreds of trans people and allies who gathered for the Trans Pride celebration was one of solidarity but even more of celebration.

Sports

French Open

Rafael Nadal tops Casper Ruud for 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam

Nadal extended both his record at Roland Garros and his record major totals with a dominant victory over the eighth-seeded Norwegian.
Bruins

Bruins’ Patrice Bergeron sports a brace on left arm at local MMA event

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Red Sox

Red Sox pitching prospect Bryan Mata throws two hitless innings in first appearance in almost three years

The righthander hit 99 miles per hour in his first official game since 2019.
Gary Washburn I On basketball

With so many multipositional players, Celtics can take a defense-first approach

Red Sox 8, A's 0

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Luis Severino the latest starter to shine for Yankees

Business

Starbucks illegally closing NY cafe to retaliate, union claims

The workers’ union at Starbucks Corp. filed a complaint accusing the company of illegally shutting down a recently-unionized cafe, escalating hostilities between the coffee chain and the labor movement spreading swiftly through its stores.

Soaring inflation divides spending for haves and have-nots

Americans at the low end of the income rung are once again struggling to make ends meet.

N. Korea fires ballistic missiles as nuclear test threat looms

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‘I need people here cheering.’ Cliff divers leap, twist, turn, and plunge from top of the ICA

The Pride I Carry With Me: Shaun Cunningham

sports

Chase Briscoe earns his first NASCAR Cup pole

Avalanche take 3-0 lead over Edmonton in Western Conference finals

Drew Anderson, Waltham baseball make complete turnaround against Newton South

business

Greater Boston’s biotech industry has spilled out all over the region, leading some to ask: How much is too much?

Abbott restarts baby formula plant linked to contamination

NATO chief speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden joining

politics

Trump’s Ukraine impeachment shadows war, risks GOP response

‘People are questioning if he’s the man of the moment’: As crises mount, Biden struggles to show he can solve them.

Former White House official Navarro indicted on contempt charges; Meadows won’t be charged

Nation

Americas summit is test for Biden as U.S. influence wanes

‘Several active shooters’ fire into Philadelphia crowd; 3 killed, 11 injured

Tropical Storm Alex, 1st of season, forms in Gulf of Mexico

World

Dozens killed and hundreds burned in Bangladesh depot disaster

Colorful pageant, street fests cap queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Death toll in Iran building collapse rises to at least 38

opinion

Keeping Sonia Chang-Díaz off the primary ballot would be bad for Democrats

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food & dining

From the owners of Bacaro, Otra brings authentic flavors of the Iberian Peninsula to Providence

The Boston Public Market plans for a cocktail bar; Serafina opens in the Seaport

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travel

Debbie Gibson on her jet-setting dog, used bookstores, and bringing her own hot plate

Vrbo host canceled 24 hours before I arrived. What am I owed?

4 fabulous rail trails in New England

Arts

When a mural is a mirror: In Dewey Square, Rob ‘ProBlak’ Gibbs pays tribute to youth around the city

I don’t know how we should talk to kids about difficult topics. I just know that art can help.

Things and ‘thneeds’ — and what they say about us

Books

Looking at a horse, from all the angles

A parade of ex-boyfriends in Sloane Crosley’s ‘Cult Classic’

Diane Seuss on reading philosophy, art, and poetry

Movies

Extraordinary animals, an extraneous wall, a musical celebration

See Jane run (an underground abortion network) in ‘The Janes’

‘Benediction’: in war and love and well beyond

Television

Who got the most ‘SNL’ screen time this season?

‘Queer as Folk’ warning latest example of TV addressing tragedy

The shows and stars that Emmy voters shouldn’t forget

music

Ringo gets by with a little help from his All Starrs

Ringo Starr receives honorary degree from Berklee College of Music

At Solid Sound, Wilco contemplates a ‘Cruel Country’

Theater/Dance

In ART’s ‘1776,’ the founding of a nation, with liberty and justice for some

Lissa deGuzman had always hoped to play Elphaba in ‘Wicked.’ Now she is that girl.

‘What does it mean to be a gay man today?’: SpeakEasy’s ‘The Inheritance’ tells an important tale

globe local

Vintage chic, at just the right price

Should the MBTA be seen as a civic space for ‘community conversations’?

At 80, Miriam Yorks is the Boston Celtics’ ‘Halo Mom’

Obituaries

Sophie Freud, Simmons professor who called psychoanalysis ‘a narcissistic indulgence,’ dies at 97

Ann Turner Cook, original Gerber baby, dies

David C. MacMichael, CIA whistleblower on Nicaragua, dies at 95