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Affirmative action ban: A look at the political fallout
Political reporter James Pindell joins Segun Oduolowu to discuss the political fallout of the SCOTUS affirmative action ban.

In ruling on Harvard, UNC admissions, Supreme Court bans affirmative action

The ruling in two lawsuits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina could cause a significant decline in the number of Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students admitted to the nation’s most prestigious schools.
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Five takeaways from the Supreme Court decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions

The court, which has veered well to the right in recent years, voted along ideological lines against race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
ANALYSIS

The political impact of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling may not be what you’d expect
NEWS ANALYSIS

A rebuke to current admissions practices opens the door to new challenges

Property in hand, Historic New England plans major expansion
“We think this is going to be a global destination,” says Vin Cipolla, the organization’s president and chief executive.

chad finn

Reshaped Celtics give us cause for excitement — and unease — about next season

After the Marcus Smart trade, they are a purely more talented team, but couldn't things go haywire with just a few missteps?
MATTHEW GILBERT

These TV shows will get you through the dregs of right now

Oddly enough, there’s not a whole lot of fresh TV coming in July. So here are some worthwhile shows you might have missed to fill up your viewing time.

‘Our biggest concern is death.’ Severe staffing shortage plus gridlock in Sumner Tunnel closure imperils public, EMS workers warn.

EMS workers fear bad outcomes for patients as Sumner Tunnel closes for two months, gridlock mounts, and staffing for ambulances is thin.

Biden says he’s ‘not big on abortion,’ but Democrats trust he’ll still work to protect access

The response from much of the national Democratic establishment to the comment was to stay mum or reiterate support for the president.

Dighton police chief charged in insider trading scheme, placed on leave

Shawn P. Cronin, 43, is among five men charged in an insider trading scheme from 2020 that allegedly brought in more than $2.2 million in illegal profits, according to a statement by the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York.

After controversial arrest, a N.H. town searches for a new police chief

Candidates in North Hampton faced questions about what policies they would put in place after a resident was arrested in her own home when officers said she smelled like alcohol.

That new Green Line branch to Union Square? The T is closing it for 42 days this summer.

Green Line service between Lechmere and Union Square stations, which began less than a year and a half ago, will be suspended for more than a month starting in July.

Rangers lock and board up Provincetown dune shack, evicting its occupants
The move came hours after Massachusetts legislators met with officials from the Department of the Interior to appeal for more accommodations for existing shack dwellers. But the rangers said they had received orders from Washington to go through with the eviction.

Map: How bad is the air quality right now?
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality levels in the Northeast. See the latest readings.

Air quality advisory in effect for central and western Massachusetts as wildfires rage in Canada

A videographer sent a drone up during a storm in Western Mass. He got video of a rare ‘scudnado’.

Video footage captured by drone above Northampton shows an up-close look at a phenomenon that's been dubbed by some as a “scudnado.”

Everything to know about the Newton slayings and what comes next in the case

Many questions remain about the slayings of three family members in Newton last weekend, a seemingly random crime that has left residents shaken and investigators searching for answers about the possible motive.
Suspect in Newton slayings expected to be sent to Bridgewater for competency evaluation

These are the best and worst times to hit the road in Boston this July 4th weekend, according to AAA

AAA is projecting that the Independence Day travel period — from Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4 — will set a new record for the number of Americans traveling by car for the holiday. Here's how to avoid the worst of it.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

The Supreme Court gutted affirmative action. But colleges must still seek racial diversity.

Despite Supreme Court ruling, colleges must do what they can to ensure campuses continue to have racial diversity.
Ruth J. Simmons

Ending affirmative action doesn’t mean college admissions will be fairer
Jacques Steinberg

Affirmative action is gone. Can personal essays help diversify universities?
RENÉE GRAHAM

Get well soon, Madonna. Please.
IDEAS | TOM CHAFFIN

What the ancients knew about the pleasures of armchair travel
Pride Month

Golden age: Poet-photographer flips the script at the MFA

‘Drag Me to Dinner’ puts the ‘kitsch’ in ‘kitchen’

Boston streets are vibrant with the colors of Pride as parade returns after 3-year hiatus

Cultivating community: Newport Pride founders open city’s first Pride Center

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Marlins 2, Red Sox 0
Brayan Bello throws seven no-hit innings, but Red Sox bats let him down as Marlins complete sweep
Bello dazzled, but the rest of the Sox didn't in another sweep at home.

Gordon Ramsay brings his brand of burgers to Boston
Gordon Ramsay Burger opens at the Canopy by Hilton Hotel near Faneuil Hall on July 5.

Defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick, ‘likely not competent’ to stand trial on sexual assault charges, DA expert says

Defrocked cardinal Theodore McCarrick is the highest ranking Roman Catholic official in the United States to face criminal charges in the clergy sexual abuse scandal.

Women’s pro hockey in North America unified in stunning and surprising deal

The merger reportedly voids the contracts of PHF players, which includes the Boston Pride.

Jonathan Jones criticizes NFL’s gambling policy following four suspensions, including a former Patriot

Rashod Berry, who appeared in three games for the Patriots in 2020, was suspended indefinitely, as was former UMass defensive back Isaiah Rodgers.

Eversource to drop electric rates for customers starting July 1

The reprieve for utility customers comes after energy prices hit historic levels in the region last summer amid high global demand and turbulence in energy markets caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Your View

Tell us about your BPS high school experience
We’re looking to hear from current and former Boston Public School students, as well as parents and educators.

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At UMass, a scholarship pledge doesn’t pan out and an athlete feels betrayed

The experience of field hockey player Emma Peck serves as a red-flag reminder that a coach’s verbal offer is not ironclad.

‘Who is the street serving?’: Bike lane battle brews on Boylston Street
The Wu administration’s push to get people out of cars is coming to one of the busiest street in Boston, and it's sparking pushback from some neighborhood landlords and businesses.

In shake-up that likely preserves the Hynes, Healey names seven new members to convention board
Among them are two key backers of the Hynes, signaling a likely end to plans to shut and sell the Back Bay facility.

A post-pandemic LGBTQ+ ‘renaissance’ in Worcester, driven by young people
Some say the city is seeing a groundswell of inclusive nightlife and arts programming, as young people help transform New England's second-largest city into what they hope will be a major destination for LGBTQ+ people.

Culture & Lifestyle

Property in hand, Historic New England plans major expansion

Your full guide to Mass. July Fourth celebrations, from fireworks to food and more

Rufus Wainwright embraces the folk he absorbed from his folks

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ raids the lost ark of nostalgia

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

Two Georgia women, collateral damage of Trump’s election lies, are finally cleared of wrongdoing

EDITORIAL

Titan submersible implosion: another safety lesson learned through tragedy
EDITORIAL

The sharks threatening Cape Cod don’t have fins
Sarah Sherman-Stokes and Rachel Silver

Titan rescue efforts raise questions about whether migrants’ lives are also worth saving
IDEAS | CARLOS VILLAMIZAR

Then as now, hunger in the streets of my Venezuela
IDEAS

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

Metro

Live Updates

Supreme Court affirmative action ruling is ‘a step backward for our nation,’ Kamala Harris says

The US Supreme Court has banned the consideration of race in college admissions, after 45 years of precedents on a tool many universities say is essential for keeping their campuses diverse.
NH NEWS

After controversial arrest, a N.H. town searches for a new police chief

Candidates in North Hampton faced questions about what policies they would put in place after a resident was arrested in her own home when officers said she smelled like alcohol.

‘Our biggest concern is death.’ Severe staffing shortage plus gridlock in Sumner Tunnel closure imperils public, EMS workers warn.

EMS workers fear bad outcomes for patients as Sumner Tunnel closes for two months, gridlock mounts, and staffing for ambulances is thin.

In ruling on Harvard, UNC admissions, Supreme Court bans affirmative action

The ruling in two lawsuits against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina could cause a significant decline in the number of Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous students admitted to the nation’s most prestigious schools.

Sports

chad finn

Reshaped Celtics give us cause for excitement — and unease — about next season

After the Marcus Smart trade, they are a purely more talented team, but couldn't things go haywire with just a few missteps?
NFL

Jonathan Jones criticizes NFL’s gambling policy following four suspensions, including a former Patriot

Rashod Berry, who appeared in three games for the Patriots in 2020, was suspended indefinitely, as was former UMass defensive back Isaiah Rodgers.
Red Sox

Despite a thwarted no-hit bid, Brayan Bello’s performance proved a glimpse at his brilliance

Bello’s third straight outing of longer than six innings and one earned run allowed still wasn’t enough for the scuffling Red Sox, who were shut out in a 2-0 loss to the Marlins.
Women's hockey

Women’s pro hockey in North America unified in stunning and surprising deal
Marlins 2, Red Sox 0

Brayan Bello throws seven no-hit innings, but Red Sox bats let him down as Marlins complete sweep
MLB

LA Angels teammates Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani elected to lead American League roster for All-Star Game

Business

Europe inflation slips to 5.5 percent — but that won’t stop central bank rate hikes

Inflation in Europe slid again in June but fell too slowly to offer much relief to shoppers grumbling over price tags.

Cheaper competition for Humira is hitting the market, but savings will depend on your insurance

Patients who take the autoimmune disease treatment Humira may see some price relief when several lower-cost, biosimilar versions of the AbbVie drug reach the US market in July.
TALKING POINTS

Riverside Center is sold again
NH BUSINESS

Southern New Hampshire University sues ex-trustee in $10m rent dispute
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Your Summer Beach Bag

10 ice cream treats to cool you off as summer heats up around Boston
Your Summer Beach Bag

The 12-plus best New England beaches for kids, foodies, accessibility, and more

Your Summer Beach Bag

My essential Boston summer playlist from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s
Globe Magazine

Seven of the best playgrounds around Boston, kid tested and expert approved

metro

World War II veteran donates propaganda book to North Shore Jewish foundation

Suspect in Newton slayings expected to be sent to Bridgewater for competency evaluation

A rebuke to current admissions practices opens the door to new challenges

sports

Former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki returning to tennis three years after retiring, will get a US Open wild card

James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers

Joe Mazzulla talks about the Celtics’ crushing postseason ending, new arrival Kristaps Porzingis, and dearly departed Marcus Smart

business

Vantage files for bankruptcy, Singapore travel company to purchase its assets

Rangers lock and board up Provincetown dune shack, evicting its occupants

Saying strike is ‘imminent,’ UPS gets a Friday deadline from union to come up with a better contract

politics

Supreme Court affirmative action ruling is ‘a step backward for our nation,’ Kamala Harris says

Biden says he’s ‘not big on abortion,’ but Democrats trust he’ll still work to protect access

Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling leaves colleges looking for new ways to promote diversity

Nation

Affirmative action is out in higher education. What comes next for college admissions?

Tennessee law changes starting July 1 will restrict trans health care and fund more school safety

Dangerous heat, heavy wildfire smoke march across North America

World

600 arrested and 200 police officers hurt on France’s 3rd night of protests over teen’s killing

Ukraine’s Zelensky meets Greta Thunberg and others to address the war’s effect on ecology

UN votes to establish independent body to clarify fate of over 130,000 Syrians missing in conflict

opinion

Supreme Court justices’ unethical Code of Conduct

All those empty office buildings could spell trouble for you and me

To sea, and then lost there

lifestyle

Rangers lock and board up Provincetown dune shack, evicting its occupants

Should I reveal this on a first date?

Your full guide to Mass. July Fourth celebrations, from fireworks to food and more

food & dining

Gordon Ramsay brings his brand of burgers to Boston

At Prima, steaks and spirit in a storied space

Soi 8 and Sushi Ike open in Lynnfield; Pinky’s debuts in the Back Bay

travel

It’s hard not to be happy in Pharrell Williams’s hometown, Virginia Beach

City tours at a discount, a Mill City folk fest, and the faces of Bowdoin

What the doctor orders: Use your vacation time, don’t under pack, and get good sleep

Arts

More than a century of watercolors at Harvard Art Museums demonstrate the form’s unruly pleasures

At PEM, exploring the ‘Black Atlantic’

In Portland, celebrating a neighbor’s 50th anniversary

Books

Anya von Bremzen, in ‘National Dish,’ explores how certain foods came to embody the cultures that created them

‘How We Do It,’ a collection of essays on the craft of writing, speaks directly to Black writers

Heidi Julavits on summer rental house books and reading in the sauna

Movies

Tales from the drive-in on its 90th anniversary

‘Lynch/Oz’: The man behind the camera’s fascination with the man behind the curtain

‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’: High school angst for sea monsters

Television

These TV shows will get you through the dregs of right now

Did allegations, investigation prompt end of ‘The Other Two’?

Roped in by cast of Netflix western ‘The Abandons’

music

Press Play: A range of ragtime

Five essential En Vogue tracks to get you psyched for the Pops on July 4

Rufus Wainwright embraces the folk he absorbed from his folks

Theater/Dance

Mark Morris Dance Group opens Jacob’s Pillow with buoyant ‘The Look of Love’

In ‘The Lehman Trilogy,’ the arc of a doomed empire

Sure you’re a big star. But have you been on Broadway?

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

Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95

Lowell Weicker, maverick senator, governor from Connecticut, dies

Bobby Osborne, mandolinist who flouted bluegrass convention, dies at 91