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I spoke about climate change as a TV meteorologist. Then came the death threat.

After a torrent of harassing e-mails, a scientist reimagines his role in fighting for the environment.

From beer brewing to job hunting: 13 ways locals are using AI
From an AI-generated beer recipe to meal-planning for Marathon training, local early adopters are finding new ways to make the most out of the buzzy technology.

A technophobe’s guide to AI chatbots

While the risks are real, it’s becoming increasingly clear that systems like ChatGPT aren’t going anywhere. Are you ready to use them?

shirley leung

Time, money, tax breaks. What Boston can learn about creating a downtown that never sleeps.
The commercial real estate industry is looking at how the world’s most famous Financial District became a 24-7 neighborhood and whether the strategy of converting office buildings to housing can be replicated in other cities.

As a junior at Virginia, a season that ended in a trip to the College World Series, Kyle Teel hit .407 with 13 home runs and 69 RBIs in 65 games.

With 14th pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Red Sox select . . . catcher Kyle Teel from the University of Virginia

Previously considered unattainable given his projection as a top-10 pick, Teel instead was there for the Red Sox, whose ties to him date to his high school days. “I couldn’t be happier that I’m going to Boston,” Teel said.

From athletes to clarinetists: Who gets preferential treatment in top college admissions?

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to end race-based affirmative action in the college admissions process doesn’t impact those who benefit most from preferential treatment at elite schools: the children of donors, alumni and faculty and, most especially, recruited athletes.

Amid hiring slump, Massachusetts police departments look to leave civil service

In the past decade, 37 departments have left the system — two as recently as last year — and several more have filed petitions with the legislature to remove from the hiring process. And Boston, the largest municipal department in the system, says it’s considering it, too.

Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels
The state Department of Public Health listed 70 beaches online that were flagged for water safety issues as of Friday, when the DPH website was last updated — from Beverly on the North Shore down to the Cape, along with numerous inland freshwater swimming areas.

‘Excessive rainfall’ could bring flooding to Western, Central Mass., forecasters warn

A flash flood watch is in effect for much of Western Massachusetts and Connecticut through Tuesday morning, with anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain expected throughout much of the state.

Lowell police ask for public’s help to find missing 7-year-old girl
Anna, who lives in Lowell, was last seen between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday near East Merrimack Street in the Belvidere neighborhood, police said.

Lexington middle school student dies in N.H. boating accident during camping trip, officials say

Maine father drowns while trying to rescue his daughters

US actor Jonah Hill at the UK Premiere of "The Wolf Of Wall Street," at a Leicester Square cinema in central London on Jan. 9, 2014.

Jonah Hill’s ex says his texts are ‘a warning to all girls’

On Friday, surfer Sarah Brady posted screenshots on her Instagram and accused her ex-partner, the actor Jonah Hill, of misogyny and emotional abuse.

Kieran Culkin in "Succession."

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: Emmy nominations, Steven Soderbergh’s thriller, and a Wilt Chamberlain docuseries

Expect to see a lot of “Succession” when the Emmy nominations are announced on Wednesday. But I hope voters make room for some less obvious choices, too.

MassDOT held a press conference to give an update on the Sumner Tunnel Project.

Traffic woes expected with return of holiday travelers and the Sumner Tunnel closure

The nearly 90-year-old Sumner Tunnel has been closed for repairs since July 5, but Jonathan Gulliver, the state’s highway administrator, warned Sunday at a press conference that the region hasn’t yet seen the worst transportation impacts.

Opinion

rosenthal

Don’t let an assault weapon end another life. Ban them.

More than 350 people, many representing organizations with hundreds of thousands of members, call for a nationwide ban on military-style assault weapons.

Five days, 26 US mass shootings. Here’s a proposal to slow the bloodshed.

IDEAS | ROWLAND CHEN

Progress in AI may hit a wall — unless we can push it past the ‘imitation barrier’

Domestic violence isn’t just a ‘family matter.’ It’s ‘community violence.’

It is long past time for NATO to admit Ukraine

More recent News

Judge Edward Ginsburg, whistleblower for Big Dig failings, dies at 90
“I don’t believe in retirement. I don’t like that term,” Mr. Ginsburg said of his two decades of pro bono work after 25 years as a judge.

Tech entrepreneur launches the ‘Open Table’ of private events
Nick Cianfaglione previously founded and sold VC Social and Artist Republik. Now he’s started Providence-based Restaurent.

Haitians march through downtown to demand intervention in their home country
Hundreds of members of Massachusetts’ Haitian community called upon the federal government and United Nations to help restore order in the country, seized by gang violence.

The time is near for the Red Sox to clear up a crowd of middle infielders
Pablo Reyes could be designated for assignment once activated from the injured list, but two other names to look out for are Christian Arroyo and Kiké Hernández.

Chelmsford police sergeant carried down mountain after medical emergency while hiking on Mount Moriah in N.H.
New Hampshire Fish and Game conservation officers were contacted for help Saturday after 49-year-old Stephen Fredericks suffered medical issues while hiking with a group on the Carter-Moriah Trail near the summit of Mount Moriah, officials said.

For one Boston City Council candidate, questions about potential campaign violations prompt an apology
Enrique José Pepén of Roslindale faced questions related to his job as executive director of the City of Boston’s neighborhood services.

Recommended reads

Michael and Mary Conway stood in front of their garage door, which has been pocked by errant golf balls. They posed for a portrait with Swanson Meadows condo board members Ralph Deldon and Costa Piantes, and just a few of the golf balls they have found on their property.

Billerica condo residents tormented by stray golf balls demand action: ‘It’s a losing battle’

When she moved into a condo near the first tee of the Swanson Meadows golf course in Billerica, Mary Conway was not quite prepared for just how errant a duffer’s aim can be. Many of the golfers, she quickly learned, could use some serious work improving their drive.

Can Joe Biden make it ‘Morning in America’ again? Reagan’s ‘84 campaign offers a potential blueprint for reelection.
Ronald Reagan won a second term by running on a theme of economic renewal. Now, some political experts said Reagan’s legendary turnaround offers a potential template for victory for Joe Biden 40 years later.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

As conservative activism targets sex ed, new Mass. guidelines are on the horizon
After five years of working on new standards, the state is bringing some clarity on sex education to the classroom.

The MBTA’s new leader is more optimistic about Boston’s subway than you are
Can Phil Eng actually turn the dumpster fire of a transit agency around? “People think I’m crazy, but I’m happy I’m here,” he said.

Culture & Lifestyle

Rashid Johnson, “Antoine’s Organ,” 2016. Black steel, grow lights, plants, wood, shea butter, books, monitors, rugs, piano.

At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this summer, art that lives and grows

Jamie Lee Curtis as Donna in "The Bear."

‘The Bear’ upends the TV-mom trope

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity co-founders Kyle Homstead and Cassandra Holden, shown in the Florence Congregational Church sanctuary that doubles as a concert venue.

Concerts create discord between Northampton arts center and city

Still from "Final Cut" (2022) by Michel Hazanavicius

MFA’s 2023 Boston French Film Festival returns July 6

Special Projects

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

Five lives were lost; many more, changed.

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

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

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

How the missing become the uncounted

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

Two Weeks in America

Two Weeks in America

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Demonstrators in favor of canceling student debt marched from the Supreme Court to the White House in Washington, June 30.

More can be done to ease the heavy burden of student debt

The leader of Spain's Vox party, Santiago Abascal, gave a thumbs up as he arrived for a meeting in Madrid on June 24.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Polarization will put Spain’s young democracy to the test

A bicyclist made their way down the bus lane on Boylston Street between Exeter Street and Dartmouth Street on June 27.

Make way for bicycles on Boylston

Those asking for rent control and help with housing demonstrated on the front steps of the State House on June 1.

Why should state legislators control the fate of rent control in Boston?

The Chica Project was founded in 2012 and has served more than 3,000 women of color since.

Latino groups challenge Harvard’s legacy admissions

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

Metro

A mindset in Providence policing is changing: ‘Not just policing — They are part of the larger family’

At the Nonviolence Institute, Providence Police recruits are immersed in learning principles and techniques to de-escalate conflicts and build connections with the communities they will serve.

Tech entrepreneur launches the ‘Open Table’ of private events

Nick Cianfaglione previously founded and sold VC Social and Artist Republik. Now he’s started Providence-based Restaurent.

‘Excessive rainfall’ could bring flooding to Western, Central Mass., forecasters warn

A flash flood watch is in effect for much of Western Massachusetts and Connecticut through Tuesday morning, with anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain expected throughout much of the state.

Dozens of Massachusetts beaches closed to swimmers due to high bacteria levels

The state Department of Public Health listed 70 beaches online that were flagged for water safety issues as of Friday, when the DPH website was last updated — from Beverly on the North Shore down to the Cape, along with numerous inland freshwater swimming areas.

Sports

Team USA hoists goalkeeper Matt Turner after he stopped two shootout attempts by Canada for the victory in the Gold Cup quarterfinals.

Matt Turner saves the day in shootout as US men advance to Gold Cup semifinals

The US men, who had not won a shootout since 2005, beat Canada after a 2-2 draw, with all four goals being scored after the 88th minute.

Thomas White, of Rowley, Mass., was a two-time Gatorade Player of the Year for Massachusetts.

Phillips Andover lefty Thomas White selected by Marlins with 35th overall pick

Although he already had a full ride to Vanderbilt, White said Sunday that he plans to sign with the Marlins.

The Red Sox selected Nazzan Zanetello No. 50 overall in the second round of Sunday's MLB Draft.

MLB Draft 2023: Red Sox select Kyle Teel at No. 14 and Nazzan Zanetello at No. 50

Boston has more than 20 picks over three days. Keep up with them all here.

Gabby Thomas holds off Sha’Carri Richardson to win 200 at US track and field championships

William Byron wins rain-shortened Atlanta race for 4th NASCAR win of season

JD Davison signs two-way contract, then commits 10 turnovers in Celtics’ summer league loss

Business

Tech entrepreneur launches the ‘Open Table’ of private events

Nick Cianfaglione previously founded and sold VC Social and Artist Republik. Now he’s started Providence-based Restaurent.

From beer brewing to job hunting: 13 ways locals are using AI

From an AI-generated beer recipe to meal-planning for Marathon training, local early adopters are finding new ways to make the most out of the buzzy technology.

A technophobe’s guide to AI chatbots

After cancer, R.I. founder looks to build medical sensor device to help patients with thyroid issues

magazine

Frank Smith was locked up for eight decades, likely longer than anyone alive.

Frank Smith was locked up for eight decades. At 98, what would it mean to be free?

HP Component Magazine tie

Two hours before my husband died, we were laughing over spilt milk

This week's daters: William and Travis.

Dinner with Cupid

‘My date … recently joined the social sports league that I play [in]’

I attended the Market Basket Academy of summer jobs.

metro

Lowell police are searching for Anna and asking residents to search their properties for places a child could hide.

Lowell police ask for public’s help to find missing 7-year-old girl

Traffic woes expected with return of holiday travelers and the Sumner Tunnel closure

Haitians march through downtown to demand intervention in their home country

sports

Randall Stephenson sent a letter to fellow PGA policy board members saying his resignation is effective immediately.

Randall Stephenson, member of PGA policy board, resigns over concerns with LIV Golf alliance

LSU well represented with pitcher Paul Skenes and outfielder Dylan Crews going 1-2 to open draft

First and foremost, Allisen Corpuz captures US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach by three strokes

business

Vantage Travel, the Boston-based company now in bankruptcy court, owes a stunning $108 million to customers who paid in advance for trips that were later canceled or postponed, according to court filings.

Vantage Travel owes more than $170 million, bankruptcy filings show

New England has a distinguished history of tech conferences. Here are some shaping new industries.

Time, money, tax breaks. What Boston can learn about creating a downtown that never sleeps.

politics

Republican presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Trump and DeSantis begin eyeing Super Tuesday states as they prepare for 2024 long game

Stymied by the Supreme Court, Biden wants voters to have the final say on his agenda

NATO unity will be tested at upcoming summit. Ukraine’s possible entry may be the biggest challenge.

Nation

Vehicles come to a standstill near a washed-out and flooded portion of the Palisades Parkway just beyond the traffic circle off the Bear Mountain Bridge, July 9, in Orange County, NY.

Extreme flooding overwhelms New York roadways, killing 1 person

Deep partisanship will be on display as Congress releases competing voting bills

Las Vegas police officer set to go on trial over $165k stolen in 3 casino heists

World

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin says Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will leave politics after election, marking the end of political era

Russian air strike on Ukraine aid distribution at school branded a war crime

opinion

Not to fear — human hands and minds are at the heart of AI

Welcome to the drive-in. Tonight’s feature is — ‘airplane!’

The painter Ingres, tuned to something beyond his palette

lifestyle

Claire McMillan’s newest novel, "Alchemy of a Blackbird" explores the relationship and creative collaboration of two surrealist masters.

Claire McMillan explores the friendship, rituals, and collaborative artistic process of two female Surrealist masters

Should I tell his family why we split up?

Extremely overdue book returned to New Bedford library 119 years later

food & dining

Chef Chris Viaud is reshaping New Hampshire's food scene by bringing the flavors of Haiti to his restaurants in Milford and Wolfeboro.

How Chris Viaud returned to his Haitian roots and reshaped NH’s food scene

A Taste of Ethnic Boston returns to Big Night Live

Up & Down opens in Jamaica Plain; Las Palmas moves into the Garage

travel

Sand dunes at Cape Cod National Seashore in Provincetown, Mass., May 22, 2023.

This Mass. beach camping site ranked as one of the best in the country

Spotlight on Dover, N.H., as it celebrates its 400th anniversary

Daydreaming about a daycation? It’s now a reality.

Arts

Matthew Wong, "Path to the Sea," 2019 (left) and "Unknown Pleasures," 2019. From "Matthew Wong: The Realm of Appearances," a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

In his scant six years of painting, Matthew Wong built a vision all his own

At the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum this summer, art that lives and grows

John Guthrie’s ‘Evolution’ brings together the unexpected

Books

Novelists Paul Tremblay (pictured) and Mona Awad have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the makers of ChatGBT, claiming the company used their copyrighted work to train their chatbot.

Authors Paul Tremblay, Mona Awad file lawsuit against ChatGPT creator OpenAI

The prosperous Brookline family of Andrew Ridker’s ‘Hope’ struggles in the aftermath of their own spectacular misjudgments

David Lipsky’s ‘The Parrot and the Igloo’ details the forces behind decades of climate change denial

Movies

A still from the documentary "Desperate Souls, Dark City, and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy."

‘Desperate Souls, Dark City, and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy’ has a lot to say — maybe too much

‘Joy Ride’: Four friends road trip through China in this raunchy comedy

Everyone is talking about the ‘Barbie’ movie. Here’s a guide to all the hype.

Television

I spoke about climate change as a TV meteorologist. Then came the death threat.

This week’s TV: Emmy nominations, Steven Soderbergh’s thriller, and a Wilt Chamberlain docuseries

Watch for HBO series landing on Netflix

music

Mr. Nero began his performance by speaking to the audience in Philadelphia in 2011.

Peter Nero, pianist who straddled genres, is dead at 89

An American portrait in disparate voices

The Eagles’ farewell tour is coming to Boston

Theater/Dance

From left: Firdous Bamji, Steven Skybell, and Joshua David Robinson. Among them, the three actors handle dozens of roles in "The Lehman Trilogy."

Meet the ‘Lehman Trilogy’ cast, three actors juggling dozens of roles

In ‘The Normal Heart,’ the AIDS crisis and a battle against an epidemic of indifference

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

globe local

Brothers Brian Worrell (left), District 4 Councilor, and state Representative Chris Worrell just opened a district office on Erie Street.

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

Judge Edward Ginsburg in 2005, at his One Long Fellow Place office, which overlooked part of the Big Dig.

Judge Edward Ginsburg, whistleblower for Big Dig failings, dies at 90

Peter Nero, pianist who straddled genres, is dead at 89

Jack Goldstein, a savior of Broadway theaters, dies at 74