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Cruel summer

Meteorologist Dave Epstein explains why this summer has been especially cruel. Can we anticipate a break in the clouds?

Tornadoes, floods, unbearable heat: What cruel summer weather is next?

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COVID-19 waste water numbers are ticking up again

Uptick could be related to heavy rains driving large events indoors, experts say.

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Nancy Hanson, slain Newton mother of three, remembered by friends: ‘She was the daughter I never had’
Since Hanson was killed Saturday in her Newton home, allegedly by her husband, those close to her have come together to mourn her and offer support for her sons.

Yvonne Abraham: Another abuser takes a life he thinks he owns

Daughter of former New England Revolution goalkeeper dies in boating accident in S.C.

Olivia Knighton, 11, died from injuries she suffered in a boating accident in South Carolina on Wednesday, according to officials and her family.

Monica’s Trattoria seeks transfer of management as owner remains at large

The Boston Licensing Board gave a lawyer for the Mendoza family, owners of Monica’s Trattoria in the North End, until the end of Friday to submit written proof that a proposed new Manager of Record was qualified for the job.

More than 70 Massachusetts beaches remain closed due to high bacteria levels
Swimming in contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea and vomiting, ear and eye infections, respiratory illnesses, and skin rashes.

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

For many in the progressive neighborhood, the brewery will forever be associated with the legal action it took against the affordable housing development being built next door — but the owners say that isn’t why it’s closing.

Three $1 million Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts

Jan. 6 charges against Trump would add to his mounting legal peril as he campaigns for 2024

Jason Brito, Leo Cardosso, Denick Cardosso Silver, and Nuysean Andrade, all friends of Makhi Boston, 18, and his brother Terry Boston Jr., 15, at a growing memorial the scene of the accident.

‘They were amazing’: Father of two teenagers killed in Randolph crash recalls their compassion, close bond

“I truly believe that TJ died at the scene and Makhi said, ‘I’m not going to let you go by yourself,’” said Terry Boston Sr., referring to his sons. “That’s the relationship they had.”

Ben Volin I On football

The Jets? Talking Super Bowl? With Aaron Rodgers on board, it’s not so crazy anymore.
The Jets went 7-10 last year, which included a 7-3 start, despite having the worst quarterback room in the NFL.

Julian Edelman contemplated an NFL return last year but ultimately declined, citing the wear-and-tear of intense New England practices.

Julian Edelman said the Patriots’ practice habits influenced his retirement decision

"I swear if I didn’t play in New England I’d still be playing because we practiced so ... hard," the former Patriots receiver said.

Shirley Leung

Introducing Globe Opinion podcast ‘Say More with Shirley Leung’
Listen to the first two episodes: Harvard researcher Joan Donovan on disinformation in the 2024 presidential race and journalist David Barboza on the economic cold war with China.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

What is skiplagging — and why do airlines hate it?

Also known as hidden city ticketing, it’s back in the news. But is it worth the risk?

The letter writer says Airbnb deactivated her account for no good reason. Can she be helped?

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

I’ve been banned by Airbnb, but no one will tell me why

Why did Airbnb ban Solange Reyner? The company won’t tell her, but will it tell this consumer advocate?

Brittany Johnson in Honolulu.

WCVB’s Brittany Johnson on crunchy peanut butter, coffee mugs, and getting to know Boston

We caught up with the award-winning broadcast journalist to talk about all things travel.

The Savage Burger at Up & Down, with fries.

Up & Down knows the ins and outs of making burgers

The Mike & Patty’s sibling smashes patties and serves fried chicken sandwiches in Jamaica Plain.

Kelly J. Cooper, a clerk in The Million Year Picnic, continues to wear a face mask because of COVID-19.

For the few local businesses that still require masks, a series of uphill battles

As COVID lingers, the decision on whether to mandate masks comes with many considerations.

The front doors of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

After concerns about staff diversity and culture, Convention Center Authority hires its first chief diversity officer.

Convention Center Authority hires first diversity officer.

Opinion

The future of AI innovation and the role of academics in shaping it

Universities founded centuries ago are the ones poised to tackle problems far enough removed from the market demands and day-to-day profit margins that drive industry’s shareholders.

IDEAS | TIM RITCHIE

The AI doomsaying is counterproductive

Courts must not misread the First Amendment in a way that threatens democracy

Ernest J. Moniz

Boston hospitals have devices that could be used to make dirty bombs. Why won’t they ditch them?

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

GOP corporate culture war aims to protect white males

'Barbenheimer'

Odie Henderson review | ★★★★

Don’t even try to put this ‘Barbie’ in a box
Greta Gerwig’s surreal satire starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is one of this year’s best films.

Odie Henderson review | ★★1/2

‘Oppenheimer’ brings out the best and worst in Christopher Nolan
This biopic of the “father of the atomic bomb” is visually stunning but emotionally empty.

It’s not just ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer.’ Here’s your guide to the rest of the summer movie season.

More recent News

RFK Jr. denies making antisemitic comments as congressional Republicans give him a platform

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified at a House hearing on government censorship despite requests from outside groups to disinvite the Democratic presidential candidate after his recent antisemitic remarks.

Boy killed in Hyde Park hit-and-run crash was ‘life of the party,’ uncle says
Residents of the neighborhood mourned the death of young Ivan Pierre.

Healey announces fund-raising effort for Western Mass. farms damaged by flooding
The storms came as farmers were only a week or two away from harvesting, now losing crops that they had poured time, money, and labor into all season.

Devastated farms tally losses from Western Mass. flooding

Critics say pettiness among Mass. lawmakers is delaying key gun control bill

Neither the House nor the Senate will agree on which committee should hear the bill.

Man kayaking on Ipswich River in Hamilton dies after being pulled from water

Around 3 p.m., authorities received a 911 call reporting a missing kayaker on the river behind the Patton Homestead.

Cold case solved: Police identify deceased suspect in 1981 murder of Laura Kempton in Portsmouth, N.H.

Advances in DNA technology enabled investigators to identify the suspect’s parents in a third-party genealogy database.

Recommended reads

Tufts Medical Center.

Tufts Medicine has limited time to improve its financial picture

The state’s sixth-largest health system serves a large low-income population.

Odie Henderson review | ★★★★

Don’t even try to put this ‘Barbie’ in a box
Greta Gerwig’s surreal satire starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is one of this year’s best films.

An MIT student asked AI to make her headshot more ‘professional.’ It gave her lighter skin and blue eyes.
Rona Wang, who is Asian American, said the AI gave her “features that made me look Caucasian.”

Boston City Councilor Kendra Lara pleads not guilty to multiple charges in connection with June crash
The court ordered Lara not to drive without a license, and she was released on her own recognizance. The next court date in the case is scheduled for Aug. 16.

Culture & Lifestyle

Thomas Wilkins leads a program of music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Duke Ellington, and Jeff Midkiff July 23 at Tanglewood. In addition, Wilkins hosts a Saturday morning kid-friendly concert July 22.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

DJ Whysham, shown at the Lawn on D, not far from where the NAACP convention will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

DJ Whysham’s bringing music, and her community spirit, to the NAACP convention

Desi Oakley as Maria in "The Sound of Music" at North Shore Music Theatre.

North Shore Music Theatre is alive with a sparkling ‘Sound of Music’

Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 camper van at the beach in Carlsbad, Calif.

Exploring van life in Southern California beach towns, where ‘roughing it’ feels good

Special Projects

Photo Illustration

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.

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

This week the Wu administration offered substantial real estate tax breaks to developers willing to take on the complex and costly efforts of converting downtown office building space into apartments or condos.

Vacant after the pandemic, downtown offices might find new life as housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom at a press conference in Sacramento on Feb. 1.

What Gavin Newsom’s proposed 28th Amendment gets right

Former president Donald Trump walked to speak during a rally, in Pickens, S.C., July 1, 2023.

Don’t let Trump run out the clock on justice

Evan Wright, a first-year Columbia University medical student, performed at a ceremony of gratitude honoring people who donated their bodies for study in the school's anatomy lab, in New York, April 21, 2023.

Christine M. Pink

When it comes to donating bodies for research, the living must advocate for the dead

Latinos are not well-represented in higher education — only 4 percent of master’s degree holders and 1 percent of PhD holders are Latino.

Latinos aren’t represented in higher education. Here’s how to fix that.

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

Metro

Critics say pettiness among Mass. lawmakers is delaying key gun control bill

Neither the House nor the Senate will agree on which committee should hear the bill.

More than 70 Massachusetts beaches remain closed due to high bacteria levels

Swimming in contaminated water can cause gastrointestinal problems, such as diarrhea and vomiting, ear and eye infections, respiratory illnesses, and skin rashes.

UMass Lowell band camp celebrates 25 years of student musicianship with Symphony Hall concert

The University of Massachusetts Lowell’s band camp will celebrate its 25th year with a first-time performance at Boston Symphony Hall on Saturday afternoon when the ensemble of young musicians will take the stage to showcase their talent.

Cold case solved: Police identify deceased suspect in 1981 murder of Laura Kempton in Portsmouth, N.H.

Advances in DNA technology enabled investigators to identify the suspect’s parents in a third-party genealogy database.

Sports

Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt works against the Padres during the fourth inning of a 4-0 shutout on Thursday in Toronto.

Blue Jays gain traction in AL East by shutting out Padres to avoid sweep

Chris Bassitt combined with three relievers on a six-hitter, and the Blue Jays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Padres, 4-0, on Thursday in Toronto.

Hannah Wilkinson scored the winner an emotional day for New Zealand.

Women's World Cup Notebook

New Zealand opens Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 upset over Norway on emotional first day in host nation

Hours after an Auckland shooting rocked the country, whose women's soccer team had never won a Women's World Cup match, the Football Ferns triumphed on home soil.

Will the Angels elect to trade Shohei Ohtani or keep the best player in baseball in his final months before free agency?

Which American League teams will be buyers, which will be sellers, with the trade deadline drawing near? And what should the Red Sox do?

Teams face a pivotal period that can shape not only the remainder of the 2023 season but also influence future ones.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami debut set for Friday night against Cruz Azul in new Leagues Cup

NFL owners unanimously approve the $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders from Daniel Snyder to Josh Harris group, which includes Magic Johnson

Six-foot-8-inch amateur Christo Lamprecht and England’s own Tommy Fleetwood among the leaders at the British Open

Business

After concerns about staff diversity and culture, Convention Center Authority hires its first chief diversity officer.

Convention Center Authority hires first diversity officer.

Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns

Nearly 40 percent of the money raised by the WHO Foundation in its first two years came from anonymous sources, worrying some that donors may be trying to influence the World Health Organization and its role in shaping global health policy with their gifts.

US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

Inside the private writings of Caroline Ellison, star witness in the FTX case

magazine

A Rakks shelving system is an economical solution for storing the homeowner’s book collection in the living room, where simple lights don’t interfere with the leafy view.

Your Home | Small Spaces

How a Roxbury home uses Japanese design principles to feel larger than it is

She’s moving closer to her parents, but she hasn’t told her boyfriend she’s set a date

Eggplant ‘Katsu’

Go beyond eggplant parm with these recipes from around the world

Hollywood, bring intermission back to super long movies

metro

Lasell University’s campus on Wednesday afternoon.

Facing financial woes, Lasell University plans to cut humanities majors and lay off faculty

Sabina Matos signatures investigation: Here’s what you need to know

Monica’s Trattoria seeks transfer of management as owner remains at large

sports

Aaron Rodgers said he is enjoying being in the limelight of New York after spending his entire 18-year career in Green Bay.

The Jets? Talking Super Bowl? With Aaron Rodgers on board, it’s not so crazy anymore.

CAA rebrands, changes name to Coastal Athletic Association

Jonas Vingegaard maintains big lead in Tour de France as Kasper Asgreen hangs on to win 18th stage

business

Yeezy shoes made by Adidas at Kickclusive, a sneaker resale store, in Paramus, N.J. A dispute between Adidas and Ye is now before an arbitrator.

Adidas and Ye’s secret battle over a $100 million marketing fund

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

President Biden visits Philly shipyard as he courts organized labor and pushes green jobs

politics

A bipartisan bill was passed on Thursday reauthorizing the FAA. The bill would address airlines’ refunds and reimbursement obligations to passengers, among other issues.

House overwhelmingly passes bill to improve air travel

Quick to mock MAGA, Biden stays silent on Trump indictments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., insisting he is not a bigot, says opponents seek to silence him

Nation

Police officers stand guard near the house where a suspect has been taken into custody on New York's Long Island in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings, known as the Gilgo Beach murders, July 14, 2023, in Massapequa, N.Y.

Survey of 30 US cities shows nearly 10 percent drop in homicides in 2023

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

785 confirmed cases and 8 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

World

Supporters of the former paramilitary group Hashd al-Shaabi gathered during a protest in Baghdad's Tahrir square on Thursday to condemn a planned Quran burning in Sweden.

Protesters angry over Quran burning storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad

Undue influence? Anonymous donations to World Health Organization’s new foundation raise concerns

Kenya stares into ‘abyss’ as soaring prices and feuding leaders bring chaos

opinion

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered remarks at an event where he announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in Boston on April 19.

The politic fringe: RFK Jr.’s troubling candidacy looms

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spouts nonsense, but some conspiracy theories are true

The unintended consequence of Putin’s war in Ukraine

lifestyle

A rare example of the corpse flower — a giant flower that only blooms after many years and smells like rotting flesh when it does — is expected to bloom any day now at Wheaton College in Norton.

Watch the world’s smelliest flower bloom at Wheaton College

I’m going to stop hooking up with him

How to beat the heat without breaking the bank

food & dining

John Lincecum, the co-owner of Turtle Swamp Brewing in Jamaica Plain, stands in the taproom.

In JP, a controversial brewery turns off the taps. But its owners aren’t blaming the protesters.

Where to watch the Women’s World Cup in R.I.

Umbria returns to the North End; Gufo to open in East Cambridge

travel

What is skiplagging — and why do airlines hate it?

I’ve been banned by Airbnb, but no one will tell me why

WCVB’s Brittany Johnson on crunchy peanut butter, coffee mugs, and getting to know Boston

Arts

Unknown, "Mina Loy Dressed for the Blindman's Ball," 1917.

‘Mina Loy: Strangeness Is Inevitable’ celebrates a remarkable ‘cultural pollinator’

‘Impassioned Destruction’: Exhibit offers new perspective on Boston Tea Party

In ‘Slice,’ Aaron Fink celebrates the sensuality of paint — and the succulence of a famous fruit

Books

In Edith Bruck’s ‘Lost Bread,’ an account of the Holocaust and its aftermath, cruelty continues for survivors even after Auschwitz is closed

Could ‘The Last of Us’ really happen? Emily Monosson details the potential future of fungal pathogens in an ever-warming world

Visual columnist Wendy MacNaughton on books about mortality and drawing

Movies

Stephen Curry in the documentary "Stephen Curry: Underrated."

‘Stephen Curry: Underrated’ shoots and scores

‘Theater Camp’: The show must go on, and on

From ‘Marcel’ to ‘Theater Camp,’ mockumentaries that turn it up to 11

Television

Ricky Gervais is best known as the creator of “The Office,” but his "Extras" is a sharp take on the hunger for fame and what fame can do to people once they find it.

Striking up a conversation about ‘Extras’

At 30,000 feet, airborne thrillers are the height of drama

Buoyant ‘Afterparty’ holds up well in season 2

music

DJ Whysham, shown at the Lawn on D, not far from where the NAACP convention will be held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

DJ Whysham’s bringing music, and her community spirit, to the NAACP convention

Kronos celebrates its five decades, at MassMoCA’s LOUD Weekend festival

Jason Aldean’s new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it.

Theater/Dance

A Broadway street sign in New York. The Broadway League and Disney Theatrical Productions, which represent producers, and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees announced Thursday they had reached a tentative agreement that had threatened a strike as early as Friday.

Amid labor turmoil in Hollywood, Broadway seems to avoid a strike

‘Annie,’ ‘Hadestown,’ and ‘The Cher Show’ coming to the Wang Theatre in 2024

Comedian Jenny Yang is on strike and on tour at the same time

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

Master hacker Kevin Mitnick, who spent four years in federal prison for stealing computer secrets, talks to the media in Los Angeles in June 2000.

Kevin Mitnick, who eluded authorities during hacking spree, is dead at 59

Longtime college administrator Lew Perkins dies at the age of 78

Harry G. Frankfurt, philosopher with surprising take on bull, dies at 94