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Jan. 6 panel puts focus on Cabinet discussions about removing Trump

Other reports verify Representative Liz Cheney’s assertion that Cabinet members considered using the 25th Amendment to oust Donald Trump after the assault on the Capitol.
Told repeatedly he lost, Trump refused to go, Jan. 6 panel says

Some 20 million watch primetime hearing of House Jan. 6 panel

Commanders assistant coach Jack Del Rio fined $100k for comments about Capitol riot

House Republican Judiciary Committee targets Boston after Jan. 6 hearings
NBA FINALS GAME 4: WARRIORS 107, CELTICS 97
WARRIORS 107, CELTICS 97 | INSTANT ANALYSIS

Steph Curry pours in 43 points, and other observations as Warriors rip Game 4 from Celtics

The Celtics largely weathered the third-quarter storm and led on four different occasions in the fourth, but too many mistakes and too many missed 3-pointers cost them a shot at a dominant 3-1 lead in the Finals.
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Tara Sullivan
What looked like a perfect night instead turned into a lost opportunity for the Celtics
With the lead in the fourth quarter and a chance to take a 3-1 series lead, Boston instead wilted down the stretch as Stephen Curry and Golden State took over.

Celtics falter in fourth quarter, lose to Warriors 107-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals
The Celtics let victory slip away on Friday night at TD Garden, and now this series is tied 2-2 as it shifts back to San Francisco.

‘This is the story of a crime,’ father of boy who drowned at Martha’s Vineyard club tells court in video
An Edgartown tennis and pool club pleaded guilty Friday in the drowning death last July of a 3-year-old boy who was left unattended in a pool without flotation aids while participating in a summer program.

3 Mass. counties have high levels of COVID-19, down from 5 last week, per CDC

The Massachusetts counties that have high levels of COVID-19 are Suffolk, Middlesex, and Norfolk, according to the CDC. More than 3.1 million people live in those counties.
2,050 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

R.I. Representative Cicilline’s ‘Spare me the B.S.’ moment in gun debate sparks torrent of threats
Cicilline, a civil rights lawyer who taught constitutional law, rejected the criticism about his comments, saying that people also have the right to life and liberty.

Girlfriend faces second-degree murder charge in death of Boston police officer

Karen Read, the girlfriend of a Boston police officer found dead in a snowbank outside a Canton home in January, pleaded not guilty Friday in Norfolk Superior Court to second-degree murder and other charges stemming from the death.

Ginni Thomas pressed 29 Arizona lawmakers to help overturn Trump’s defeat, emails show

The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed 29 Republican state lawmakers in Arizona — 27 more than previously known — to set aside President Biden’s popular vote victory and “choose” presidential electors.

Fire and brimstone: Boston man arrested after alleged arson attempt at Salem’s Satanic Temple

A 45-year-old Boston man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to set fire to the Satanic Temple in Salem late Friday night, police and an official at the temple said.

UNH Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter and 46 members charged with hazing

New members of the SAE Beta chapter were allegedly hazed at an April 13 event, which was reported to Durham police five days later, the department said in a statement Friday. Police did not release any details of the incident.

Hope dims as officials suspend search for 6-year-old boy missing in Merrimack River

A grieving family’s hopes grew dimmer late Friday afternoon as the US Coast Guard and Massachusetts State Police suspended their search for a 6-year-old boy who fell into the Merrimack River in Amesbury as a family fishing trip turned tragic.

What is a Pride celebration without the parade?

The absence of Pride Month’s signature Boston celebration is deeply felt by some in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community.

Geico facing payout to woman who got HPV after sex in car

Geico could be required to pay a Missouri woman $5.2 million because she said she contracted a sexually transmitted disease while having sex in the car of a man who is insured by the company.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

The Proud Boys’ Latino connection, explained

We must explore complex racial and ethnic dynamics among Latinos — specifically, the insidious anti-Black bias in the Latinx community.
LETTERS

The Jan. 6 committee takes, and sets, the stage
Alex Beam

Utah — This is the (happy) place
RENÉE GRAHAM

A nation held hostage by Republican cowardice on gun reform
IDEAS | Margaret H. Marshall and Joan Lukey

The end of Roe v. Wade could put Mass.-based employers in a tough spot
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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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

150 years of The Boston Globe

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Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth
The temporary restraining order also prevents similar investigations against members of the LGBTQ advocacy group PFLAG Inc.

R.I. House votes to limit gun magazines, ban open-carry of long guns, and raise age to buy guns and ammunition
Dozens of gun-rights advocates and gun-safety advocates sat together in the gallery and watched the proceedings, while state representatives debated passionately about the bills and sparred over amendments that ultimately failed.

Justin Bieber reveals rare disorder behind facial paralysis
Bieber says a rare disorder that paralyzed half of the superstar performer’s face is the reason behind his tour postponement.

Peter Abraham | On Baseball
The Red Sox situation: Six of the top players are unsigned for 2023 or can become a free agent
Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr., Nate Eovaldi, J.D. Martinez, Christian Vazquez, and Michael Wacha are all playing for a contract in one way or another.

Newburyport boy, 12, pulled from pool at camp in Groveland, officials say

A 12-year-old boy from Newburyport was pulled from a pool at “a private recreational camp” in Groveland Friday morning, officials said.

Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ‘I think the most romantic moment was between me and the burrata’
Will their most intense connection be with a menu item?

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2022 US Open

How will golf pros approach The Country Club’s course? We played all 18, and here’s what we found.

To prepare for June’s US Open, which will be the 10th to be held in Massachusetts, the Globe explored the historic course. And we want to take you along for the journey.
With a pro caddie to guide us, we played The Country Club. Here’s the hole-by-hole report. How The Country Club toughened up: Larger greens and trickier putts await in the US Open

Summer Reading 2022
Whether your summer plans include beaches or backyards, exploration or relaxation, you’ll need something juicy and absorbing to read. We asked some of our favorite critics to recommend the best summer reads, a blend of old and new books you can bring along with you — and that just might transport you when you do.

Globe Magazine
Our daughter had a year left to live. We had to do something wonderful with the time she had left.
When our baby was diagnosed with fatal Tay-Sachs disease, we decided to celebrate Havi with a lifetime’s worth of birthdays.

Commercial driver from Westfield killed while delivering granite for Seaport landscaping project
A man was killed in the Seaport on Thursday morning during an accident involving curbstones that were being dropped off at a storage area, authorities said.

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Culture & Lifestyle

In a scene of electric guitars and drum kits, a Berklee-trained string quartet stands out

At BAMS Fest, a celebration of culture and community on and off stage

At this year’s Tonys, diversity wins

In ‘Dark Winds,’ a vivid portrait of Indigenous culture elevates a murder mystery

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

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

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Justice demands a look-back at felony-murder cases
SCOT LEHIGH

The Kennedy Institute and Senators Sanders and Graham hope to rekindle real Senate debates
Joan Ilacqua

The changing face of Pride
EDITORIAL

Topless beaches on Nantucket? Sure. But how about a sandy spot for the modest among us too?
Joan Vennochi

Shelby Scott, a TV reporter buffeted by storms and sexism
IDEAS | WILL AUSTIN

Where have Boston’s children gone?

Metro

Fire and brimstone: Boston man arrested after alleged arson attempt at Salem’s Satanic Temple

A 45-year-old Boston man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to set fire to the Satanic Temple in Salem late Friday night, police and an official at the temple said.
RI POLITICS

R.I. House votes to limit gun magazines, ban open-carry of long guns, and raise age to buy guns and ammunition

Dozens of gun-rights advocates and gun-safety advocates sat together in the gallery and watched the proceedings, while state representatives debated passionately about the bills and sparred over amendments that ultimately failed.
RI FOOD & DINING

Where politics is on the menu in Rhode Island

The Senate’s longest-serving member and the House’s youngest legislator offer their recommendations for good places to eat and talk politics.
RI FOOD & DINING

Mocktails aren’t just for the ‘always-sober.’ Check out these R.I. restaurants offering zero-proof cocktails

Mocktails aren’t just a trend — they are becoming a staple in restaurants and bars where alcohol has long ruled.

Sports

Warriors 107, Celtics 97

Celtics falter in fourth quarter, lose to Warriors 107-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals

The Celtics let victory slip away on Friday night at TD Garden, and now this series is tied 2-2 as it shifts back to San Francisco.
Tara Sullivan

What looked like a perfect night instead turned into a lost opportunity for the Celtics

With the lead in the fourth quarter and a chance to take a 3-1 series lead, Boston instead wilted down the stretch as Stephen Curry and Golden State took over.
WARRIORS 107, CELTICS 97 | INSTANT ANALYSIS

Steph Curry pours in 43 points, and other observations as Warriors rip Game 4 from Celtics

The Celtics largely weathered the third-quarter storm and led on four different occasions in the fourth, but too many mistakes and too many missed 3-pointers cost them a shot at a dominant 3-1 lead in the Finals.
FRIDAY'S MIAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Seniors seize leading roles for Winchester boys’ volleyball in Division 1 quarterfinal sweep of Lexington
FRIDAY'S MIAA TENNIS TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Just months after escaping Ukraine, Yana Volkova has been ‘an awesome addition’ for Brookline girls’ tennis
FRIDAY'S MIAA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Their journey is not yet complete, but Kelly Colleran, North Attleborough softball earn historic victory

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RI FOOD & DINING

Mocktails aren’t just for the ‘always-sober.’ Check out these R.I. restaurants offering zero-proof cocktails

Mocktails aren’t just a trend — they are becoming a staple in restaurants and bars where alcohol has long ruled.

FDA advisory committee unanimous in support of Bluebird Bio’s two gene therapies

It’s a much-needed win for the struggling Cambridge biotech, but doesn’t guarantee approval.

The Cambridge bike lane battle is heading to court

Belgian trade mission tours Somerville, Cambridge and Beacon Hill
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Globe Magazine

Our daughter had a year left to live. We had to do something wonderful with the time she had left.
Globe Magazine

A Boston husband headed to the wild west for a divorce. He ended up with two wives.
LOVE LETTERS

I inherited a house. My wife says she needs to be on the deed — or else.
Cooking

Recipes: We figured out the perfect Father’s Day menu. It starts with steak.

metro

R.I. Representative Cicilline’s ‘Spare me the B.S.’ moment in gun debate sparks torrent of threats

Skeff’s Pub offers a friendly face and a gastropub-style experience

DEM: ‘Substantial’ solid waste from Woonsocket sewage plant released into Blackstone River daily

sports

Red Sox place Garrett Whitlock on 15-day IL with hip inflammation

The Red Sox situation: Six of the top players are unsigned for 2023 or can become a free agent

Jayson Tatum approves of Duke’s major NIL move

business

Health insurance companies seeking R.I. approval of rate increases of 7 to 14 percent

Geico facing payout to woman who got HPV after sex in car

S&P fell nearly 3 percent on Friday as stocks tumbled

politics

Jan. 6 panel puts focus on Cabinet discussions about removing Trump

Told repeatedly he lost, Trump refused to go, Jan. 6 panel says

‘Trump summoned a violent mob’: Jan. 6 panel outlines striking case

Nation

Some 20 million watch primetime hearing of House Jan. 6 panel

Biden casts inflation as a global problem during a visit to the Port of Los Angeles

Judge blocks Texas investigating families of trans youth

World

Royal shipwreck from 1682 is found off the coast of England

‘We are still in shock’: A month trapped by Russian forces in a basement

US and Chinese defense officials meet in bid to cool regional tensions

opinion

A nation held hostage by Republican cowardice on gun reform

Social Studies: Passionate workers; challenges for female lawyers and founders; re-funding the police

The changing face of Pride

lifestyle

Celebrate Juneteenth at these 14 Boston-area events

King Boston’s Embrace Ideas Festival to deliver five days of education, discussion, and togetherness across the city

At 30, men fall into three categories

food & dining

Where politics is on the menu in Rhode Island

Mocktails aren’t just for the ‘always-sober.’ Check out these R.I. restaurants offering zero-proof cocktails

12 Boston-area breweries with beer gardens open now

travel

A splashy waterfront resort in Maine, a youthful music fest, and Juneteenth in New Orleans

This solo cruise was like stepping into a postcard that served really good food

She loves Ireland, vegan food, and taking it all in

Arts

Everything’s scary — but don’t let it break you

Power and prototypes: Matthew Angelo Harrison at MIT List Visual Arts Center

Documenting Amazonia — and the amazing resilience of the earth

Books

Summer Reading 2022

David Duchovny — yes, that David Duchovny — writes a tale for our time

A debut from Donna Gordon, the 10th anniversary of the Nantucket Book Festival, and awards for Maine authors

Movies

Sins of the father, a son’s recollections, and the near extinction of a seminal band

‘Hustle’: Adam Sandler stars as a scout in this NBA-heavy Netflix drama

I never liked ‘E.T.’ as a kid, but 40 years later I’ve changed my mind

Television

‘American Rust’ to return for second season

Eight ‘beach reads’ you can watch this summer

The Tonys bring energy missing from other awards shows

music

In a scene of electric guitars and drum kits, a Berklee-trained string quartet stands out

At BAMS Fest, a celebration of culture and community on and off stage

With big feelings and guitars, emo bands line up for Vagrant Records’ anniversary show in Worcester

Theater/Dance

At the Opera House, ‘Wicked’ still casts a spell

2022 Tonys: Who will win, who should win, and other predictions

At this year’s Tonys, diversity wins

globe local

Brockton ‘Rox’ baseball with famous names and fun

Should Massachusetts raise welfare benefits?

Cheers for unstoppable Lucy, as she graduates from high school

Obituaries

Ranan Lurie, political cartoonist with a global pen, dies at 90

Song Hae, who survived war and poverty to become a beloved TV host, dies at 95

Urvashi Vaid, LGBTQ activist from Boston to the national stage