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Two decades later, public housing is once again coming to Boston

A new but little-known federal program means that some municipalities in Mass. are on track to build hundreds of new units, and thousands more could come.

Pride event at Burlington middle school becomes ‘day of intolerance’ as students destroy decorations, principal says

After a group of students destroyed rainbow decorations and chanted that their pronouns were “U.S.A.,” Burlington school officials are being urged to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died in childbirth
Track star Tori Bowie was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death, according to an autopsy report.

Former Milton police officer reaches plea deal over allegations she intimidated Black teen for Black Lives Matter support

Prosecutors alleged that Patricia Lio threatened her son’s 14-year-old friend over his support for the Black Lives Matter movement when the boy was at their home for a sleepover in 2020.

Vermont authorities probe Treat Williams fatal crash; driver took left turn into motorcycle driven by actor, police say

No charges have been filed in connection with the fatal crash, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Monday on Vermont Route 30 in Dover, Vt.

Healey announces a new green bank to fund climate-friendly affordable housing
The new Massachusetts Community Climate Bank will be the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing, according to the Healey administration, and it will be seeded with $50 million from the Department of Environmental Protection.

Rush hour traffic delays on I-93 southbound in Medford after man apparently jumped off overpass and was hit by cars, police say

Trump will face judge in historic court appearance over charges he mishandled secret documents

 Trump tells Howie Carr he’s pleading not guilty to federal charges in radio interview A timeline of events leading to Donald Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case

Mass. had just days to spend $80m in COVID funds or lose it all. Here’s what they spent it on.

Massachusetts was at risk of losing more than half its allocation of flexible highway funds from a 2020 COVID relief package, according to a Federal Highway Administration document obtained by the Globe.

Millions of patients who got COVID-19 may not fully recover their sense of smell, study says

Many stricken with COVID-19 in 2021 may not have fully recovered their senses of smell and taste, according to a study from Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers.

Where are the best beaches in the Northeast? Two in New England made this top 10 list.
USA Today recently came out with a top 10 list of the best beaches in the Northeast, and these two beaches in New England made the cut.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Coming soon: bunk beds in economy class

Air New Zealand will soon be the first airline to offer beds in coach. But there are downsides.
WHAT SHE'S HAVING | SHERYL JULIAN

Nan’s Kitchen in Stow calls itself ‘Boston Market for Generation Z’

The vegetable-centric menu, along with fried chicken, is so popular the place has a traffic attendant on weekends.
Endicott sets the table for students’ success. Those students set the table for you.

chad finn
Why losing to the Nuggets in the Finals could have been beneficial for the Celtics
Getting rocked by Denver could have been the necessary reminder to them of what a serious NBA offense looks like.

On basketball: How the Nuggets shook off the doubters
tara sullivan

Some MLB players are pushing back against Pride. And then there’s the Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy ...

The Bruins star defenseman was at Boston’s weekend Pride Parade with his fiancée and their French bulldog to show support.

Over a thousand patients have been ‘stuck’ in hospital beds as discharge problems persist

Approximately 15 percent of the state’s hospital beds are filled by patients who don't need them but can't go home.
Tell us: Have you or a loved one been stuck in limbo at a state hospital?

Bestselling author Ali Hazelwood wants you to fall in love with science

Neuroscientist turned STEM-centric romance writer will be at the Brattle Theatre with Harvard Book Store on June 14 for her newest novel, "Love, Theoretically."
Opinion
EDITORIAL

The shadow docket does clear harm in voting rights case

It’s good the Supreme Court upheld the Voting Rights Act in an Alabama case. But it did so only after letting the 2022 election take place under the map now ruled unlawful.
Mariana Budjeryn

The breach of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam and the nearby nuclear plant
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The latest antiabortion tactic: Silencing doctors
NEWSLETTERS

Work crews dig up Boston’s streets hundreds of times a year. Why?

LETTERS

The indictment of Trump: choking on the tea leaves

More recent News

Temu sells products in US linked to forced labor in China’s Uyghur region, analysis shows
Temu, which has a Boston office, carries clothes and home decor at rock-bottom prices.

Bear spotted on crowded Florida beach among swimmers and sunbathers

The bear came ashore on a crowded Destin, Fla. beach near the Jade East condominiums, “looking a bit exhausted and scared,” said Michele Nicholson, spokesperson for the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman declared dead in Ecuador wakes up during her own wake

A 76-year-old woman who was declared dead at a hospital in Ecuador astonished her relatives by knocking on her coffin during her wake, and the incident has prompted a government investigation into the hospital.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Mass. fails to prepare educators on how to teach reading in an evidence-based manner, new report shows

The report ranked Mass. 35th for teaching new educators how to instruct students on phonics, vocabulary, and other core components of reading.

R.I. legislator calls for resignation of McKee official who allegedly made racist, sexist comments on business trip

“The way these officials behaved in Philadelphia is disgusting and once again calls into question Governor McKee’s judgement in selecting the top people in his administration,” said Senator Ana Quezada, a candidate for Congress.

As N.H. sea levels rise, historians are in a race against time
“If you think about what we’ve lost, it’s the whole house. It’s all gone,” said Meghan Howey, a UNH anthropology professor studying early colonial sites along the Seacoast.

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.
Tell us: How have things changed in Boston since you were in your early 20s?

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Your View

Tell us: What’s your favorite spot in Boston during the summer?
For an upcoming feature in the Globe, we want to know what locations in the city our readers recommend.

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They call the Women’s College World Series the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt.’ We went to Oklahoma to find out why.

At the championship tournament in Oklahoma, unbridled joy on the field pairs perfectly with top-notch performances. This year’s 12,290 average attendance per session was the highest in WCWS history, according to the NCAA.

Why are ‘Olivia’ and ‘Noah’ so popular? What happened to ‘Michelle’? Here’s what trends in baby names tell us.
The names Massachusetts parents give to their children are increasingly varied, Social Security data show, but why? What drives trends in baby names?

What life is like on a private island. Plus, see photos of islands for sale in New England.
A sense of exploration, freedom, and solitude is what draws people to live on an island in New England, private retreats that are a limited commodity in the region and rarely go on the market. See properties currently for sale.

High stakes and no regulations: Youth travel basketball is a ‘runaway train.’ How does this affect the athletes?
Travel basketball — formerly known as AAU — is often seen as the ticket to a college scholarship for a young player. But it comes with consequences.

Culture & Lifestyle

When the Mendelssohnian party is framed by the sea

Honest-to-goodness country from Chris Stapleton at the Xfinity Center

The honeymoon is over in a delightful ‘Private Lives’ at Gloucester Stage Company

Nineteen ways to celebrate the historical events of Juneteenth in Boston and beyond

Special Projects

Their lives were rerouted after the Marathon bombing. Here’s where they are now.

Five lives were lost; many more, changed.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

MARCELA GARCÍA

Back to the future with an unlikely bipartisan immigration bill
Michael S. Roth

Practicing education is like practicing democracy
SCOT LEHIGH

GOP presidential rivals finally speak the truth about Trump
EDITORIAL

DeSantis’s migrant transports: Justice demands a reckoning
Alex Beam

Stick a fork in it, Boston sports fans. We’re done.
IDEAS

Are you a teen with a story to tell? Globe Ideas wants to hear from you.

Metro

Trump indictment

Trump to face judge in Miami court over charges he mishandled secret documents

Donald Trump is expected to become Tuesday the first former president to face a judge on federal charges. We're gathering the latest news, updates, and analysis. Follow along live.

The killer whale known as 'Old Thom' swimming with dolphins off Provincetown

The killer whale known as 'Old Thom' swimming with dolphins off Provincetown. (Video courtesy of Kevin Simon)

Healey announces a new green bank to fund climate-friendly affordable housing

The new Massachusetts Community Climate Bank will be the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing, according to the Healey administration, and it will be seeded with $50 million from the Department of Environmental Protection.

Vermont authorities probe Treat Williams fatal crash; driver took left turn into motorcycle driven by actor, police say

No charges have been filed in connection with the fatal crash, which occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Monday on Vermont Route 30 in Dover, Vt.

Sports

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

Game 68: Rockies at Red Sox lineups and notes

Kutter Crawford will be on the mound at Fenway Park as the Red Sox look to bounce back from Monday night's loss in extra innings.

Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died in childbirth

Track star Tori Bowie was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death, according to an autopsy report.
Christopher L. Gasper

Why should the Patriots sign DeAndre Hopkins? Because the old way of doing business hasn’t worked.

After two losing seasons in three years, the Patriots require more than pixie dust sprinkled by a future Hall of Fame coach; they require front-line talent.
chad finn

Why losing to the Nuggets in the Finals could have been beneficial for the Celtics
soccer

Watch: He came from Ghana to play soccer, but left his family behind. With help from the Revolution, they were finally reunited.

From Ghana to New England: Latif Blessing's journey to reunite with his family

Business

Temu sells products in US linked to forced labor in China’s Uyghur region, analysis shows

Temu, which has a Boston office, carries clothes and home decor at rock-bottom prices.

Boston wireless Internet service Starry emerging from bankruptcy

The company will have new ownership and a new CEO — but subscribers in Boston, New York, and elsewhere may not even notice.

Two decades later, public housing is once again coming to Boston

US consumer price growth slowed last month, though underlying inflation measures stayed high
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Globe Magazine

‘It’s a seed I’m planting’: How Catherine Morris willed BAMS Fest into life
PERSPECTIVE

Zoning in the Boston suburbs is stacked against families with children
Your Home | Summer Living

After renting a designer’s Vermont vacation home, they decided to buy their own
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, June 12-18

metro

Former Milton police officer reaches plea deal over allegations she intimidated Black teen for Black Lives Matter support

Rush hour traffic delays on I-93 southbound in Medford after man apparently jumped off overpass and was hit by cars, police say

Replica of historical vessel The Amistad heads to Martha’s Vineyard for Juneteenth celebrations

sports

They call the Women’s College World Series the ‘Greatest Show on Dirt.’ We went to Oklahoma to find out why.

How the Nuggets shook off the doubters and captured the franchise’s first NBA championship

Red Sox squander more chances in rain-soaked loss to Rockies at Fenway

business

The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible.

Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible

Trump tells Howie Carr he’s pleading not guilty to federal charges in radio interview

politics

A timeline of events leading to Donald Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case

What to expect when Donald Trump appears in federal court in Miami to face felony charges

The Bidens will host a Juneteenth concert at the White House

Nation

Trump to face judge in Miami court over charges he mishandled secret documents

Trump will face judge in historic court appearance over charges he mishandled secret documents

Millions of patients who got COVID-19 may not fully recover their sense of smell, study says

World

Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 10 in Zelensky’s hometown

UK police say 3 found dead in Nottingham, 3 others hit by van in linked incidents; man arrested

Ukraine claims recapture of seven villages in early stages of counteroffensive

opinion

Why can’t nursing schools meet the growing demand for nurses?

Inside the indictment of Donald Trump

Back to the future with an unlikely bipartisan immigration bill

lifestyle

Lynn native Alex Newell becomes first nonbinary actor to win a Tony

I give these people my all

Biden marks LGBTQ+ Pride Month with celebration on White House South Lawn

food & dining

Recipe: Toss locally grown lettuces with buttermilk vinaigrette, fresh herbs, and crispy capers

Recipe: Tuck rhubarb and a little orange into almond pastry for this bright summer galette

Recipe: Turkish Kurdish bulgur salad, called kisir, is similar to tabbouli, but rosier and spicier

travel

Where are the best beaches in the Northeast? Two in New England made this top 10 list.

Coming soon: bunk beds in economy class

Summer tourism revs up in N.H. with Laconia Motorcycle Week

Arts

Big changes for Providence’s PVDFest 2023

When photographers photograph themselves

‘Call and Response’ examines racism in reproductive health, history

Books

They wrote books to fill voids they felt growing up. Being banned has deepened those wounds.

‘Good Night, Irene,’ based on Luis Alberto Urrea’s mother’s experience, lays bare the double burden of women on the front lines during World War II

Chun Han Wong’s ‘Party of One’ offers a glimpse of China under Xi Jinping but limited insight into the man himself

Movies

Vermont authorities probe Treat Williams fatal crash; driver took left turn into motorcycle driven by actor, police say

Affleck and Damon condemn Trump’s use of ‘Air’ monologue in campaign video: ‘We do not grant consent’

‘Flamin’ Hot’ prints the spicy legend of a Cheeto

Television

Vermont authorities probe Treat Williams fatal crash; driver took left turn into motorcycle driven by actor, police say

Pat Sajak announces ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement, says upcoming season will be his last as host

This week’s TV: A ‘Full Monty’ series, the return of ‘Black Mirror,’ and Wilt Chamberlain voiced by AI

music

The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible.

‘It’s a seed I’m planting’: How Catherine Morris willed BAMS Fest into life

When the Mendelssohnian party is framed by the sea

Theater/Dance

Lynn native Alex Newell leads a breakthrough for nonbinary performers at the Tonys

The honeymoon is over in a delightful ‘Private Lives’ at Gloucester Stage Company

Who’ll win at the Tonys, and who should

globe local

Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for ‘top-notch constituent services’

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

Obituaries

‘Hair,’ ‘Everwood’ actor Treat Williams killed in Vermont motorcycle crash

Eve Tetaz, stalwart human-rights activist, dies at 91

Dr. Martin A. Samuels, a neurologist with a gift for words and caring, dies at 77