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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 panel

Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify privately Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol, according to a person briefed on the matter.

Suspect in Chicago-area shooting confessed to attack in police interview

The man charged with killing seven people when he unleashed a hail of bullets on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago confessed to police that he fired on the crowd, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

Parents of 2-year-old boy are among the victims of parade shooting

Law enforcement officials say they had no advance knowledge of white nationalist march in Boston

Police said charges will be brought against anyone who is identified in an alleged assault, but Boston Mayor Wu said authorities had few options in responding to the event.

‘Somebody’s not going to be OK.’ Woman attacked by coyote in Swampscott, the second such incident in weeks

A woman visiting Massachusetts from Texas reported getting attacked by a coyote after she left a Bertucci’s restaurant in Swampscott on Saturday night, the second such attack in the North Shore community in less than a month, police said.

R.I. state Senator Tiara Mack faces criticism for twerking on TikTok

A silly moment on the Fourth of July spiraled into a viral event that painted the progressive politician in a negative light among her critics, but garnered plenty of support from her fans.

Neil Newcomb, chief executive of Kelly's Roast Beef Franchise, in front of Kelly's original location on Revere Beach, which opened in 1951.

A new era for Kelly’s: The North Shore staple is rebranding and franchising outside of Mass.

The 71-year-old roast beef and seafood business is starting to franchise for the first time in its history, based on the belief that it can compete with the most well-known food chains in the country.

RAYS AT RED SOX | 7:10 P.M. (NESN)

Brayan Bello, set to make his MLB debut, is really good. Just don’t call him the next Pedro.
The Red Sox prospect from the Dominican Republic has an electrifying mix of pitches, but the comparisons to Martinez aren't quite accurate.

Game preview: Brayan Bello debuts Wednesday

Globe Magazine

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? A Rhode Island expert is fighting Australia over the answer.
For some, the story of the debate over Captain Cook’s Endeavour was not Rhode Island versus Australia — it was archaeologist D.K. Abbass versus the world. And it’s been that way for years.

Demonstrators protesting the killing of Jayland Walker marched in Akron, Ohio, on Sunday.

Jeneé Osterheldt | Commentary

Brutality and then some. We just don’t learn or tire of violence.

From the mass shooting in Highland Park, Ill., to the video of Jayland Walker's killing to white supremacists marching in Boston, our country celebrated its birthday in the most American of traditions: violence.

Cam Neely, shown in May, and the Bruins are confident Patrice Bergeron will return.

Bruins confident Patrice Bergeron will return, and other takeaways from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely ahead of NHL Draft

Sweeney also said he'd be meeting with David Pastrnak's agent to discuss an extension, and confirmed that Jake DeBrusk rescinded his trade request.

Gilda Barabino is the first woman and first Black president of Olin College of Engineering in Needham.

With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders

Only about one-third of college presidencies in Massachusetts are held by women, and 25 percent are people of color.

Opinion

Authorities arrest members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front near an Idaho pride event on June 11, 2022, after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.

Countering America’s top homeland security threat

When white supremacist groups show a willingness to use violence, as the group that marched in Boston on Saturday has, federal law enforcement must take them seriously.

IDEAS | TOM SHEEHAN

A once-in-a-lifetime catch of the day

Robert D. Putnam

On abortion and gun control, it’s the politicians who are polarized

Driving — and dying — while Black

It’s the ill-gotten seats that make this Supreme Court illegitimate

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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Mayor Wu announces $20 million investment to expand Boston’s universal pre-K program

This funding will expand the city’s universal pre-k program by adding more seats for 3-and-4-year-olds; introducing “a new more effective financial model” for grant funding; and incorporating family childcare providers into the network for the first time.

Saugus man allegedly jumped in and out of traffic in Duxbury, tried to access cars while wielding knife, police say

A 37-year-old Saugus man was arrested Tuesday in Duxbury for allegedly jumping in and out of traffic on Route 3A with a knife and trying to gain access to vehicles, and then struggling with responding officers, two of whom required treatment at an area hospital, police said.

State Police trainee injures leg when gun goes off

The trainee accidentally fired his gun during a training exercise Wednesday morning and suffered a non-life threatening injury to his leg, spokesman David Procopio said in a statement.

Care New England board eschews merger offers, votes to remain independent
R.I.’s second largest hospital group will pursue “curated” partnerships amid expectations it could try to merge again with Mass General Brigham or others.

LOVE LETTERS

I need help mentally moving on from an abusive ex
Shaking ghosts from the past is hard work, and takes time.

US, allies discuss capping Russian oil at $40 to $60 a barrel to cut war financing
Allies have been exploring several ways to limit Russia’s oil revenues while minimizing the impact on their own economies in discussions that began in the run-up to the Group of Seven summit.

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Kelly Thomas is the City of Boston’s keeper of graves with a job that oversees the city’s historic cemeteries including Eliot Burying Ground in Roxbury.

‘The oldest stone in all of Boston’: Visits to some of the city’s historic graveyards are by appointment only

The cemetery is open to the public, but visits to the Eliot Burying Ground, as well as nine other historic graveyards across the city, are by appointment only.

Hulking Government Center Garage in downtown Boston to come down this summer
Congress Street beneath the garage will be closed through Labor Day to allow for demolition work that will make way for a large redevelopment.

‘We’re all on high alert’: Supreme Court decision means Mass. police chiefs have less of a say in who shouldn’t get a gun
The top law enforcement officials in Massachusetts are advising police chiefs to abandon a plank of the state’s gun laws that allows them to deny or put limits on a license if a person fails to cite a “good reason” for carrying a weapon.

SHIRLEY LEUNG

‘We deserve a better T’: Red Line rider launches a quiet protest
Nicole Merullo decided last week that there’s nothing funny about putting up with a dysfunctional MBTA. Recent developments have resulted in longer wait times, crowded trains, and legions of people running late.

Tell us: What would your MBTA protest sign say?

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Culture & Lifestyle

Jeff Hiller and Bridget Everett in "Somebody Somewhere."

If a great show needs a little extra love, this TV critic has some to spare

Six long-running podcasts, ranging from satire to movie analysis to deliberately banal gossip, all provide some escapism if all you really want to do is avoid the news cycle for a little bit. (Irene Rinaldi/The New York Times) — FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY UPLIFTING PODCASTS BY EMMA DIBDIN FOR JUNE 28, 2022. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. —

6 podcasts to make you feel good

Vance Gilbert will be making multiple appearances at the New Bedford Folk Festival, celebrating its 25th year July 9-10.

Five not-to-miss artists at the New Bedford Folk Festival

Audience members watch the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of "The Tempest" on Boston Common in July 2021.

It’s a midsummer night’s dream: Seven ways to experience Shakespeare this season

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Welcome Back to Boston

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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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

A patient with a pulse oximeter in San Antonio in 2020. Britain's health secretary has been reviewing whether medical devices have perpetuated racial and gender biases.

IDEAS | SIMAR BAJAJ

A blood-oxygen detector without racial bias

“Crown thy good with brotherhood,” implores the most beloved of American hymns. It isn’t too late to make it happen.

The Revolution was America’s first civil war

With Roe overturned, Congress must act on data privacy

Dr. Izzy Lowell started Queer Med in Decatur, Ga., to fill gaps in the care for transgender and nonbinary patients of all ages.

Gender-affirming health care is simply good health care

This 1905 artist's rendering from the Sherwood Lithograph Co. via the Library of Congress depicts President Abraham Lincoln speaking at the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery on Nov. 19, 1863.

IDEAS | KERMIT ROOSEVELT III

What we get wrong about the Fourth of July

With the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the cellphone location data collected and retained by tech companies like Google could be used by law enforcement officials looking to crack down on those seeking abortions.

IDEAS | CATESBY HOLMES AND EMILY DREYFUSS

Delete your period app. Get a burner phone. How your digital data can be used against you in a post-Roe world.

Metro

Newton City Council eases rules governing the display of election signs over free speech concerns

Newton’s City Council late last month eased local rules governing the display of “non-commercial” signs -- including election signs and yard sale signs -- over free speech concerns.

State Police trainee injures leg when gun goes off

The trainee accidentally fired his gun during a training exercise Wednesday morning and suffered a non-life threatening injury to his leg, spokesman David Procopio said in a statement.

Mohammad Barkindo, OPEC secretary-general, dies days shy of departure

Mr. Barkindo led the crude oil bloc through some of its most turbulent times in recent memory, including during the COVID-19 pandemic when oil prices plummeted due to declining demand.

St. Mary of Carmen’s Italian-American Festival kicks off July 13 in Newton

The St. Mary of Carmen Society’s Italian-American festival in Newton will celebrate its 87th year starting Wednesday.

Sports

Cam Neely, shown in May, and the Bruins are confident Patrice Bergeron will return.

Bruins confident Patrice Bergeron will return, and other takeaways from Don Sweeney and Cam Neely ahead of NHL Draft

Sweeney also said he'd be meeting with David Pastrnak's agent to discuss an extension, and confirmed that Jake DeBrusk rescinded his trade request.

There hasn't been a Sox pitching prospect this captivating since Eduardo Rodriguez in 2015.

Brayan Bello, set to make his MLB debut, is really good. Just don’t call him the next Pedro.

The Red Sox prospect from the Dominican Republic has an electrifying mix of pitches, but the comparisons to Martinez aren't quite accurate.

Brayan Bello was 6-2 with a 2.81 ERA in nine games for Triple-A Worcester.

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

Game 82: Rays at Red Sox lineups and notes

Brayan Bello will make his major league debut Wednesday night as the Red Sox look to take the rubber match of their three game series with Tampa Bay.

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Things may be looking up for a Red Sox starting rotation plagued by injuries

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Pirates hand old friend Jameson Taillon a loss in Yankees’ rare visit to Pittsburgh

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At the halfway point of the season, is the Red Sox’ glass half-empty or half-full?

Business

US, allies discuss capping Russian oil at $40 to $60 a barrel to cut war financing

Allies have been exploring several ways to limit Russia’s oil revenues while minimizing the impact on their own economies in discussions that began in the run-up to the Group of Seven summit.

Mohammad Barkindo, OPEC secretary-general, dies days shy of departure

Mr. Barkindo led the crude oil bloc through some of its most turbulent times in recent memory, including during the COVID-19 pandemic when oil prices plummeted due to declining demand.

A new era for Kelly’s: The North Shore staple is rebranding and franchising outside of Mass.

Ben & Jerry’s sues parent Unilever to block West Bank ice cream deal

magazine

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? A Rhode Island expert is fighting Australia over the answer.

I need help mentally moving on from an abusive ex

The Supreme Court’s latest decision on school prayer is supremely wrong

Blueberry Crumble With Oats and Tahini

Recipes: Three creative berry desserts for summer

metro

Care New England owns Women & Infants, Butler and Kent hospitals in Rhode Island.

Care New England board eschews merger offers, votes to remain independent

Mayor Wu announces $20 million investment to expand Boston’s universal pre-K program

With a large number of college presidents stepping down, vacancies may open door for more diverse leaders

sports

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov helped Russia win a silver medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Top NHL goalie prospect sent to Russian military base

Anticipation is growing for Red Sox pitching prospect Brayan Bello’s major league debut Wednesday

White House: President Biden has read Brittney Griner’s letter pleading for help

business

Care New England owns Women & Infants, Butler and Kent hospitals in Rhode Island.

Care New England board eschews merger offers, votes to remain independent

US job openings dip slightly to 11.3 million, remain near record

Amazon will take stake in Grubhub, offer Prime users membership

politics

Former White House counsel Pat Cipollone.

Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify to Jan. 6 panel

Blinken sets G-20 meeting with Chinese FM; silent on Russia

Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam soldiers for ‘incredible heroism’

Nation

Dozens of mourners gathered for a vigil near Central Avenue and St. Johns Avenue in downtown Highland Park on July 5, 2022.

Suspect in Chicago-area shooting confessed to attack in police interview

Wisconsin high court OKs immunity defense in alleged sex trafficker’s death

Some Russians won’t halt war protests, despite arrest fears

World

A crowd of people protest in front of the parliament building in Skopje, North Macedonia, late July 5.

47 police officers injured in protests in North Macedonia

South Africa holds funeral for 21 teens who died in tavern

7 killed in Ukraine as Russia pounds rebel-claimed province

opinion

With Roe overturned, Congress must act on data privacy

Women lead the battle for truth about Jan. 6

Yes, there is such a thing as a formerly developed country

lifestyle

A pre-pandemic poetry open mic at the Cantab Lounge.

Nine Boston-area open mics to show off your talent

This duo is building a magic tradition in Beacon Hill

Uneasy US tries to fete a July 4 marred by parade shooting

food & dining

Pan seared diver sea scallops paired with Italian varietals at Sarto, a restaurant in downtown Providence that received accolades from Wine Spectator magazine for its selection in 2022.

Here are Rhode Island’s best restaurants for wine, says Wine Spectator

Bigger is better when it comes to flipping burgers

Monster Pops make summer treats even cooler

travel

Fishing at sunset on the beach in West Falmouth.

Getting their toes wet on the Upper Cape

A pizza oven for anywhere, an art show takes flight, and a new hotel near SeaTac

Maine Maritime Museum celebrates 60 years

Arts

Tabitha Soren, "MOTHERLOAD," shot in 2006-07, conceived and printed in 2021.

At MassArt Art Museum, ‘Designing Motherhood’ explores the tools and trials of caregiving

Artists explore ‘Invisible Disabilities’ at Arthaus Art Gallery

Ipswich through the eyes of Arthur Wesley Dow

Books

Guns, guns, guns in ‘The Tomorrow Game’

Ed Yong on reading for science and soul

Hateship, loveship, friendship in ‘Fellowship Point’

Movies

Jack Nicholson, with Mr. Turkel in a lobby card for the film 'The Shining', 1980.

Joe Turkel, the spectral bartender in ‘The Shining,’ dies at 94

In ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ it’s yammer of the gods

Peter Brook, celebrated stage director of scale and humanity, dies at 97

Television

Rebecca Rittenhouse and David Del Rio in "Maggie."

What will the future hold for Hulu’s ‘Maggie’?

If a great show needs a little extra love, this TV critic has some to spare

This week’s TV: A new Dennis Lehane drama, Apple TV+ comes of age, and a psychic sitcom

music

Vance Gilbert will be making multiple appearances at the New Bedford Folk Festival, celebrating its 25th year July 9-10.

Five not-to-miss artists at the New Bedford Folk Festival

Dead & Company weather the storm at Gillette

Linda Kramer, wife of Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer, dies at 55

Theater/Dance

Dancer Ty Morrison of BODYTRAFFIC in "SNAP," which appears on Jacob's Pillow's outdoor stage through July 3.

BODYTRAFFIC mirrors life’s darkness, light, and in-betweens at Jacob’s Pillow

Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence delivers stunning ‘The Equality of Night and Day’ at Jacob’s Pillow

A new beginning for actor and comedian Petey Gibson

globe local

Yard signs supporting Black Lives Matter and immigrants are displayed in front of a home on Lowell Avenue in Newton.

Newton City Council eases rules governing the display of election signs over free speech concerns

St. Mary of Carmen’s Italian-American Festival kicks off July 13 in Newton

Two ‘true leaders’ at Newton North High School receive prestigious award

Obituaries

Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo, at an event in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, in 2018.

Mohammad Barkindo, OPEC secretary-general, dies days shy of departure

Bill Squires, 89, went the distance as the Boston Marathon’s premier coach

Joe Turkel, the spectral bartender in ‘The Shining,’ dies at 94