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In progressive Massachusetts, a long history of white supremacy

While the displays of propaganda are shockingly hateful and vile, they are far from new.

House measure eases path for a professional soccer stadium in Everett

Lawmakers added language to a wide-ranging, multibillion-dollar economic development bill that would exempt the 43-acre industrial property straddling the Everett and Boston line from a slew of environmental requirements so it could be developed as a “sports, recreation or events center.”

Why Biden’s fist bump with the Saudi crown prince was worse for American power than the Afghanistan pullout
As a candidate, Biden repeatedly said that, if elected, he would make Saudi Arabia a “pariah.” Yet there he was Friday, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - and giving him a fist bump.

Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

Jan. 6 panel to examine Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction during Capitol riot

The hearing is expected to give a detailed account of how Trump resisted multiple entreaties from staffers, lawyers and even his own family to call off the attack, which raged for hours in the early afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021.

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts

6 people die after storm causes Montana highway pileup

Six people have died after a dust storm fueled by wind gusts topping 60 mph caused a pileup Friday evening on Interstate 90 in Montana, authorities said.

Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero
Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a US DEA agent in 1985, has been captured by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking, an official with Mexico’s navy confirmed Friday.

Solar panels at Newton-Wellesley Hospital atop the employee parking garage.

Massachusetts hospitals are joining the climate fight

Half of all hospitals in the state signed a White House pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Boston health officials, citing COVID-19 data, urge people to take precautions
The Boston Public Health Commission warned that, as of Thursday, COVID-19 cases had increased by 38.9 percent over the past seven days, and daily hospital admissions and the amount of coronavirus in local wastewater were also up.

Demonstrators outside the White House on July 9 urged President Biden to take more action to protect abortion rights.

Democratic leaders in battleground states want Washington to do more to ensure abortion rights

Many Democrats are expressing frustration with their party’s leaders in Washington over their response to the court eliminating the federal right to an abortion.

Indiana doctor’s lawyer tells AG to halt false statements
Attorney Kathleen DeLaney sent the “cease and desist” letter to Indiana Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita on behalf of obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard, who performed a medical abortion on the girl.

Tom Rosenbauer, the "chief enthusiast" for Orvis, fly-fished in one of his secret spots in Vermont.

Fly-fishing is dumb. Change my mind.

Tom Rosenbauer is America's most famous fly fisherman, the “chief enthusiast” for Orvis and host of the most-popular podcast on the topic. Billy Baker is America’s worst fly fisherman, in that he never actually caught a fish. Can a day together change all that?

Xander Bogaerts (center) made the right read in the 11th inning, racing home from third with the winning run on a wild pitch by Michael King (right) that Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka couldn't corral in time.

RED SOX 5, YANKEES 4 (11 INNINGS)

The Red Sox blew another lead in the ninth, but Xander Bogaerts saved the day at Yankee Stadium

Bogaerts raced home from third on a wild pitch in the 11th inning, using his legs to save a game that Tanner Houck squandered, then helped save in the late innings.

Nathan Eovaldi, who hadn't pitched since June 8, got the call to start the Red Sox' series opener at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.

The Red Sox have been dismal in July, but once again we saw a glimmer of hope on Friday

The Red Sox went into Friday night with four straight losses, a 5-12 record since June 27, and an 11-24 mark against the AL East, but pulled out a victory over their top rivals.

SEVEN WEEKS OF SUMMER ARTS GUIDE

Children play near the completed mural "Breathe Life Together" by Rob "ProBlak" Gibbs.

This summer, cool down with some art and culture

Got a lazy summer day you’re looking to fill? From Guston at the MFA to Rob "Problak" Gibbs’s mural for Dewey Square, here are some must-sees around the city.

With plenty of summer still ahead, TV is just getting warmed up
In the coming weeks, you'll be able to fill your downtime with mysteries and thrillers ("The Patient," "Surface"), epic fantasies ("House of the Dragon," "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"), and some promising comedies ("Bad Sisters," "Uncoupled").

The best of the rest of summer movies
Almost all of this summer's high-profile releases have come out. Still to come: Jordan Peele's "Nope" and "Bullet Train" starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock. Plus, Ben Affleck's 50th birthday.

Walking on sunshine with 25 of our favorite songs of summer
A great summer song can evoke the season, or it can just be the right song hitting in just the right way at just the right time. Here are some favorites chosen by Globe arts writers, editors, and contributors from summers past and present.

A guide to free, family-friendly events from now through Labor Day
These Massachusetts festivals, concerts, outdoor movies and more don't cost a thing to attend.

Summer comedy in Boston

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Seven Weeks of Summer: Explore the full guide

Opinion

President Joe Biden spoke at Max S. Hayes High School in Cleveland on July 6. The speech showcased a final rule tied to his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package from last year. The rule allows troubled multicompany pensions to be made financially whole, ensuring full benefits for 2 million to 3 million workers and retirees.

Joe Biden: the man, the moment, the muddle, the middle, the maybe

We don’t need to worry about 2024 right now. Let’s worry about the upcoming primaries and getting out the vote. Let’s get people engaged in what’s going on, not just complaining about what Biden coulda, woulda, shoulda done.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Demonizing migrants may be the GOP’s most consistent platform. Just ask Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Massachusetts can lead democracy back from the brink

IDEAS | SABITH KHAN

Going home: What happens to migrants when they return to the country they left behind?

The world can’t miss a last chance on the Iran deal

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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150 years of The Boston Globe

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Van Gogh self-portrait found hidden behind another painting
A previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered behind another of the artist’s paintings, the National Galleries of Scotland said Thursday.

Man rescues missing 5-year-old girl from marsh in Plymouth
Jake Manna was installing solar panels in Buttermilk Bay when he heard people in the neighborhood were searching for a missing child, police said. He stopped working and helped search for the girl, who has autism.

Battery Ventures shrugs off tech downturn and raises largest VC fund
The Boston firm, in business since 1983, said $3.3 billion would go toward its 14th venture capital fund to invest in startups plus a companion fund. The fund-raising comes even as the bubble has popped for tech investing.

NFL

Former Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty retires after 13 seasons in NFL
Jason McCourty spent three seasons with New England, and won a Super Bowl, after a 2018 trade with Cleveland reunited him with twin brother Devin.

It was difficult to watch Tiger Woods at the British Open, but even more difficult not to watch
It was a powerful moment as Woods, who missed the cut, took what was likely a final stroll on the 18th hole at St. Andrews to finish the second round on Friday.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Jarren Duran having trouble centering himself for Red Sox
Already one of the worst center fielders in the game by defensive runs saved after fewer than 200 innings, Duran has also gone cold at the plate as pitchers adjust their approach against the speedster.

Recommended reads

Eggplant spread from Cafe Vanak in Belmont.

A Massachusetts cafe was named one of the world’s best restaurants by Conde Nast Traveler

Conde Nast Traveler recently released a list of the world’s best restaurants, and a small Belmont cafe made the cut.

First lady Jill Biden makes return visit to Row 34 in Boston’s Seaport
She ordered an assortment of the restaurant’s crudo, crabcakes, and bouillabaisse, according to Nicole Kanner of All Heart PR. Diners gave the first lady a standing ovation upon her arrival.

Dan Shaughnessy

At the 1999 All-Star Game, Fenway Park was the center of the baseball universe, and other thoughts
It was 23 years ago this week. John Henry had yet to buy the Red Sox and young David Ortiz was hitting .315 for Minnesota’s Triple A team in Salt Lake City.

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Culture & Lifestyle

A couple dances at Festival Betances, which is returning to the South End this year after a two-year absence due to COVID.

Festival Betances returns to the South End to celebrate a panorama of Puerto Rican music and culture

The reality is, family vacations aren't always perfect and relaxing.

Can we please stop pretending family vacations are nothing but fun?

New Kids on the Block returned to their hometown for a show at Fenway Park in 2021. This weekend they play a pair of concerts at TD Garden with Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley, and En Vogue.

NKOTB’s Mixtape shows have Donnie Wahlberg feeling like a kid again

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Cooperstown has a couple of new fans

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The Adoption of the US Constitution in Congress at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1787, painted by John H. Froehlich in 1935.

IDEAS | TOM CHAFFIN

We should stop giving the Founding Fathers capital-letter reverence

Stephen Ayres, who pleaded guilty in June 2022 to disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, shakes hands with Washington Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges as the hearing with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol in Washington on Tuesday.

Jan. 6 panel highlights an unhinged Trump White House

Joe Biden cannot put out a wildfire with a teaspoon of water. Nor can he energize his base without using the full weight of his powers to push against the terrifying decline and direction of this nation.

Joe Biden is not the man for this moment

Might a penchant for palindromes be in our DNA?

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Two challenges, one column!

A mother walks her young son through the courtyard of United South End Settlements in Boston. The state tax relief bill would increase the child care and dependent care deduction from $180 to $310 per dependent and eliminate the two-dependent cap.

TOPIC: 11LEUNG

Renters, seniors, and the working poor: Beacon Hill doles out the tax breaks

IDEAS | Sheldon Himelfarb and Phil Howard

Global information wars are a threat to the planet. This is how we could broker peace.

Metro

House measure eases path for a professional soccer stadium in Everett

Lawmakers added language to a wide-ranging, multibillion-dollar economic development bill that would exempt the 43-acre industrial property straddling the Everett and Boston line from a slew of environmental requirements so it could be developed as a “sports, recreation or events center.”

NH fire marshal finds no criminal intent in Red Jacket resort fire, cause ‘undetermined’

Investigators made the determination after interviewing guests and examining evidence from the April 30 fire at the popular White Mountain resort in North Conway, New Hampshire fire officials said Friday.

In progressive Massachusetts, a long history of white supremacy

While the displays of propaganda are shockingly hateful and vile, they are far from new.

Wu endorses Healey in governor’s race

Attorney General Maura Healey is the presumptive Democratic nominee for governor, after Jamaica Plain state Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz ended her bid last month.

Sports

Nathan Eovaldi, who hadn't pitched since June 8, got the call to start the Red Sox' series opener at Yankee Stadium on Friday night.

Dan Shaughnessy

The Red Sox have been dismal in July, but once again we saw a glimmer of hope on Friday

The Red Sox went into Friday night with four straight losses, a 5-12 record since June 27, and an 11-24 mark against the AL East, but pulled out a victory over their top rivals.

Red Sox closer Tanner Houck escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning then did it again in the 10th.

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Tanner Houck kept his composure, and it sure seems like the closer role suits him well

Houck is 1-0 with six saves and a 2.13 ERA in 11 games since he became closer on June 10, and he delivered an important performance on Friday.

Allyson Felix celebrates after winning bronze, her record 19th career medal, in the mixed 4x400 relay in her final world championships race on Friday in Eugene, Ore.

Track and field

Allyson Felix secures record 19th medal in her final world track championships

Allyson Felix, the most decorated woman in track and field history, ran on the mixed 4x400 relay as she approaches retirement.

RED SOX 5, YANKEES 4 (11 INNINGS)

The Red Sox blew another lead in the ninth, but Xander Bogaerts saved the day at Yankee Stadium

Major League Baseball agrees to pay minor leaguers $185 million to settle federal suit

Austria soccer eliminates Norway in upset at Women’s European Championship

Business

Renewed Russian attacks strike several areas of Ukraine

At least three civilians were killed and three more were injured in a Russian rocket strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chuhuiv in the early hours, a regional police chief said.

Sri Lanka begins choosing leader to replace ex-president

Sri Lankan lawmakers will choose a new leader to serve the rest of the term abandoned by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled abroad and resigned after mass protests over the country’s economic collapse.

Biden intervenes in railroad contract fight to block strike

BPDA approves another lab building in the Seaport

magazine

40 tiny, perfect things about summer in New England

My wife wants to move closer to my stepsons. I won’t go.

Libraries can save the summer. And maybe democracy, too.

Grilled Broccoli With Pistachio and Citrus Vinaigrette

Recipes: Charring broccoli, corn, and other vegetables on the grill

metro

Dennis Powell, vice chair of the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy, and Eugenie Sills, interim executive director, have high hopes for the former Clinton AME Zion Church in Great Barrington.

Center plans to give W. E. B. Du Bois and other Black Berkshirites the credit they’re due

Most of R.I. facing ‘moderate drought’ conditions

Man rescues missing 5-year-old girl from marsh in Plymouth

sports

Jarren Duran dove unsuccessfully for an Anthony Rizzo RBI double during New York's visit to Fenway Park last weekend, a function of Duran getting a bad break on the ball and taking a bad route to it as well.

Jarren Duran having trouble centering himself for Red Sox

Pace car ride at Loudon always a joy for NASCAR director

The last four Open champions who won at St. Andrews missed the cut this time

business

Boston venture capital firm Battery Ventures named Zack Smotherman as its newest general partner, as it raised its 14th VC fund.

Battery Ventures shrugs off tech downturn and raises largest VC fund

Hasbro toys, New York Times to create a Wordle board game

Odds of US recession within next year near 50 percent, survey shows

politics

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the 'Save America' rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Ohio on April 23.

Jan. 6 panel to examine Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction during Capitol riot

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Secret Service for erased texts

Biden tells Democrats to quickly pass pared-down economic package

Nation

First responders work the scene on Interstate 90 after a fatal pileup where at least 20 vehicles crashed near Hardin, Mont., Friday, July 15, 2022.

6 people die after storm causes Montana highway pileup

UNC-Chapel Hill settles with Hannah-Jones in tenure flap

Indiana doctor’s lawyer tells AG to halt false statements

World

A Palestinian inspects the destruction following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza city on July 16, 2022.

Israel strikes Gaza target in response to rocket fire

Biden says he raised Khashoggi murder with crown prince

Two universities in Mykolaiv hit by Russian missile strikes, as Ukraine points to civilian casualties in Vinnytsia attack

opinion

Health care price transparency gives people control over their decisions

If there’s a will, there’s a way to stop more shootings

We’re all tired of COVID. But it’s not done with us.

lifestyle

Performer Genie Santiago will appear at this year's ArtBeat festival in Somerville.

Somerville’s ArtBeat festival emphasizes community, inclusivity

She doesn’t tell me about her family conflicts

Can we please stop pretending family vacations are nothing but fun?

food & dining

Row 34 co-owners Shore Gregory and Chef Jeremy Sewall with first lady Jill Biden.

First lady Jill Biden makes return visit to Row 34 in Boston’s Seaport

For the love of butter: Chef Jeanie Roland on pushing the culinary boundaries in a small New England town

At Parla, swanky drinks where you least expect them

travel

The Pickering House Inn in Wolfeboro, N.H.

Travel + Leisure’s ‘World’s Best Awards’ are out for 2022, and there’s a lot to celebrate in New England

Try a city triathlon in Boston, just for fun

Actress Elizabeth A. Davis on her favorite vacation destination

Arts

Auguste Rodin, "Monument to Balzac," original model 1897, this casting 1954. Seen as part of "Rodin in the United States: Confronting the Modern" at the Clark Art Institute.

At the Clark, proof that Auguste Rodin is still the man

This summer, cool down with some art and culture

At the Gardner, Maurice Sendak’s journey from page to stage

Books

The view from above in ‘Imagine a City’

Jamil Jan Kochai likes to binge different authors

A very bad trip

Movies

Daniel Kaluuya in "Nope."

The best of the rest of summer movies

‘Madame Web’ movie filming transforms Boston into retro NYC

Review: ‘Both Sides of the Blade,’ three sides of a triangle

Television

Yvonne Strahovski as Serena in "The Handmaid's Tale." Hulu has released a preview of the fifth season, and it looks like a lot of the story will focus on Serena.

Fifth season of ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ arrives in September

With plenty of summer still ahead, TV is just getting warmed up

There’s no getting away from it all in ‘The Resort’

music

Rihanna's "Umbrella" was the song of the summer the year it was released.

Walking on sunshine with 25 of our favorite songs of summer

Classical music events to catch before the summer is over

The Black Keys are here to ‘Boogie’

Theater/Dance

Sarah Newhouse as Edith Wharton in "Mr. Fullerton, Between the Sheets" at Gloucester Stage Company.

In ‘Mr. Fullerton,’ the seduction of Edith Wharton

Throughout New England, the stage is set for theatergoers who are eager to explore

The season’s overflowing with dance of all types, from Jacob’s Pillow in Becket to a quarry in Vermont

globe local

Is the state’s multi-family zoning requirement in MBTA communities good policy?

Make way for the feisty northern water snake

Legendary rock star visits local police station

Obituaries

Mr. Scalfari is credited with revolutionizing Italian journalism with the creation of La Repubblica, a liberal daily that boldly challenged traditional newspapers.

Eugenio Scalfari, elder statesman of Italian journalism, dies at 98

John R. Froines, chemist and member of the Chicago Seven, dies at 83

Award-winning conductor, composer Bramwell Tovey dies