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‘Right-to-shelter’ law is unique to Massachusetts. It has a long history.

The requirement, which is unique to Massachusetts, has pushed the overburdened shelter system to the brink.

With emergency declaration, Healey appeals to federal government, public for help with shelter crisis

Trump campaign becomes a road show for his defense
As Trump campaigns in the shadow of three criminal cases, he is mixing his campaign and legal defense in a way that is wholly unprecedented.

Chris Christie in N.H. takes aim at fellow GOP candidates over Ukraine war

Probe into use of nondisclosure agreements across state government will include Massport
The state auditor has launched an investigation of the use of settlements and nondisclosure agreements by state and quasi-governmental agencies, including the Massachusetts Port Authority, according to the auditor and a copy of an engagement letter obtained by the Globe.

Two tornadoes touched down in Massachusetts Tuesday morning, weather service says

The towns of Mattapoisett and Barnstable were hit by tornadoes Tuesday, causing extensive damage as severe storms swept across much of Massachusetts.

MATTAPOISETT, MA - 8/08/2023: A maybe tornado hit in the area of Tinkham Hill Road in Mattapoisett with trees spun all over.(David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO

See photos and videos of the severe weather that swept through Eastern New England

$1.58 billion jackpot goes to lucky Mega Millions player in Florida

It is the third-largest prize ever in US history.

Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

Husband of slain former Everett official found guilty of murder, officials say

Mirta Barillas posed for a portrait in Chelsea on Friday afternoon. Barillas lost her job at a laundry for taking sick time that was covered by a state program.

Two years after Mass. paid medical leave law enacted, many workers still unaware

More than two years after benefits were launched in January 2021, many workers still aren’t aware of their rights, and some companies are punishing them for taking time off for health or family reasons.

Even as Boston tourism rebounds, small vendors struggle through the summer season
Hawkers of keychains, sunglasses, balloons, and local tours are blaming inflation and a stronger focus on big-ticket experiences for their slump in business.

Why shrinking Catholic schools are partnering with a youth hockey business to bolster the bottom line
Boston Hockey Academy had partnered with Cambridge Matignon to enroll dozens of hockey recruits. With the closure of the school, BHA has found a new partner — and it appears it is a win-win for both sides.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said he fully supported the decision of manager Alex Cora to bench Alex Verdugo last Saturday night vs. the Blue Jays.

Alex Speier | On baseball

In his appraisal of a Red Sox season lowlight, Chaim Bloom says Alex Verdugo ‘has some things to work on’

The Red Sox president of baseball operations said of Verdugo: "Now we see how he responds going forward."

Trevor Story returns to lineup, but Royals run wild as Red Sox fall, 9-3

Now's the perfect time to explore the state by visiting its ice cream stands.

20 of the best ice cream stands in Massachusetts

There are worse ways to get a tour of the state than to visit its dairy bars, and with vacations and camp in the rearview, late summer is a fine time to do so. Here is a guide to some of the state's best.

According to a Baltimore news website, a senior Orioles official said, “We don’t comment on employment decisions, however, Kevin Brown will be back with us in the near future.”

The Orioles suspended one of their broadcasters for sharing facts about the team. The blowback has been harsh.

According to multiple reports, Brown was taken off the air for citing the Orioles’ road record against Tampa Bay in a pregame segment July 23.

Riley Reiff, a 34-year-old journeyman who hasn’t played on the left side since 2020, has been getting starter's reps at left tackle in camp.

ben volin | on football

The Patriots’ situation at offensive tackle is a mess, and other observations from training camp

Through two-plus weeks of camp, the line has only one starter intact (center David Andrews), and Mac Jones is running for his life.

Mac Jones may not see much action against the Texans, and other thoughts from Patriots camp

Tomatoes are the fruit of the summer — and not just because they’re in season.

The internet is having a ‘tomato girl’ summer, and its roots began last year in New England

Despite its Mediterranean inspiration, this newly-trending aesthetic also has ties to a New England-inspired concept known as "coastal grandmother."

Opinion

A correction officer performed a routine head count inside a special treatment unit for prisoners with mental health issues at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, a maximum-security prison in Shirley.

Body cameras can bring light to prison’s dark side

Correction officers union shouldn’t be allowed to stand in the way of progress.

IDEAS | Alex Kantrowitz and Douglas Gorman

Wait, ChatGPT didn’t take my job?

Ayotte isn’t wrong about New Hampshire and Massachusetts

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

We should be friendly with the Saudis. Fighting for them is another matter.

Lizzo should remind us all that we never really know the celebrities we admire

More recent News

Cambridge school leaders plan for universal eighth-grade Algebra 1 by 2025
The proposed policy would not reintroduce advanced math classes, which were phased between 2017 and 2019 due to stark racial disparities.

Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga.

Officials advise caution, and keeping a close eye on small pets, after coyote sightings in Jamaica Plain
Animal Care and Control said in a statement Tuesday that it has received no reports of coyotes behaving unusually and often has officers in Jamaica Plain, where they perform routine patrols when necessary.

Methuen police officer arrested on child pornography possession charge, police say

A Methuen police officer was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to State Police.

Boys, 13 and 15, arrested for assault at Macy’s in Downtown Crossing; security guard stabbed, police say

Boston police arrested two juveniles on Monday evening for their alleged roles in a fracas with security guards at the Macy’s store in Downtown Crossing, one of whom was wounded with a knife during the struggle, officials said.

Dennis boat crash that killed Sherborn teen now a criminal investigation, DA says

Sadie Mauro, a rising senior at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, was killed in the crash.

Recommended reads

John Trioisi is the owner of Big Jack's Auto Repair and Towing. He is a white male business owner who is suing the state of Massachusetts alleging racial discrimination because he is ineligible for the Inclusive Recovery Grant Program, which gives grants to businesses owned by women, people of color, veterans, LGBT people, and other disadvantaged groups.

White male business owners are suing Mass. for discrimination in pandemic relief program

The plaintiffs, represented by a conservative national law firm, say that a state program to help women and people of color recover from the pandemic violates their constitutional rights.

Questions remain in city’s plan to revamp BPS high schools
Frustration is rife among families, school leaders, and education watchdogs, who say they were blindsided by the city’s ambitious proposal to overhaul the Madison Park and O’Bryant high schools.

Thousands with complicated disabilities languish as Massachusetts struggles with staff shortages at care programs
The people with the most extensive need for services are those most likely to be told they cannot return to the MassHealth-funded program.

Maternity units in Mass. keep closing. But is that harming care?
Eleven maternity units have closed in the state since 2010, a trend advocates say will create perilous gaps in care for pregnant individuals.

Culture & Lifestyle

Jane Curtin, Harriet Sansom Harris, Ben Kingsley, and Jade Quon in "Jules."

‘Jules’: Close encounters of the head-scratching kind

Dan Lauria and Jodi Long in "Just Another Day" at Great Barrington Public Theater.

In a tender ‘Just Another Day,’ memory loss is leavened by laughter

Samara Joy performs at the Newport Jazz Festival at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I., on Sunday.

Artists connect Newport Jazz Festival’s roots to right now

Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building."

‘Only Murders in the Building’ is dead on with its satire, silliness, and heart

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

A damaged saguaro cactus stood with a recently fallen arm resting on the sidewalk on Aug. 2, 2023, in Mesa, Ariz. The cacti, which normally live as long as 150-200 years, are threatened by a number of issues linked to climate change and are under increased stress from extreme heat during Arizona’s brutal summer heat wave.

Your thoughts, please, on climate change

Collage of Elizabeth Amador Instagram posts

MARCELA GARCÍA

Meet the Latina using Instagram to translate bureaucracy for Bostonians

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action, former Harvard University president Lawrence H. Summers has called for elite universities to eliminate legacy preferences.

Josh Grossman, Sabina Tomkins, Lindsay Page, and Sharad Goel

Harvard isn’t Hogwarts. Merit, not parentage, should be key to admission.

A production worker at the the CRRC MA railcar facility in Springfield.

As Springfield factory gets more time to finish subway trains, T riders deserve more information

Elizabeth Gillander, 78, receiveed a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a mobile clinic set up at Fircrest Senior Living in McMinnville, Ore., on Oct. 6, 2021.

Ignoring COVID-19 is still not an option for most Americans

"This city is special," the author writes, "and Boston, so restrained in emotion, deserves to hear this more often."

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Two tornadoes touched down in Massachusetts Tuesday morning, weather service says

The towns of Mattapoisett and Barnstable were hit by tornadoes Tuesday, causing extensive damage as severe storms swept across much of Massachusetts.

Making maple syrup and queer community in N.H.’s North Country

Lancaster native Morgan Hill is looking to make sure the future of their business “benefits another generation of queers in nature.”

Probe into use of nondisclosure agreements across state government will include Massport

The state auditor has launched an investigation of the use of settlements and nondisclosure agreements by state and quasi-governmental agencies, including the Massachusetts Port Authority, according to the auditor and a copy of an engagement letter obtained by the Globe.

Ayotte isn’t wrong about New Hampshire and Massachusetts

There really are deep-rooted differences between the two states.

Sports

Nate Bostic (center) runs the Boston Hockey Academy, which partnered with Cambridge Matignon to send prospects to high school while training them for a potential pro career. With Matignon's closure earlier this year, BHA is moving on to work with a tiny school in Tyngsborough called Academy of Notre Dame.

Why shrinking Catholic schools are partnering with a youth hockey business to bolster the bottom line

Boston Hockey Academy had partnered with Cambridge Matignon to enroll dozens of hockey recruits. With the closure of the school, BHA has found a new partner — and it appears it is a win-win for both sides.

Justin Turner was 2 for 10 over the last three games and appeared uncomfortable at the plate.

Red Sox notebook

Justin Turner forced to sit with bruised left heel

Turner was injured in Seattle on July 31 when he lunged for first base to beat out an infield single. He missed the next three games then returned Saturday.

Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story was unable to provide any pop in his first game of 2023.

Royals 9, Red Sox 3

Trevor Story returns to lineup, but Royals run wild as Red Sox fall, 9-3

The highlight for the shortstop in an 0-for-4 night proved to be the loud reaction of the Fenway fans when he came to the plate in the first inning.

Westford sisters Morgan, Molly Smith miss cut after second round of US Women’s Amateur Championship

frank dell'apa | on soccer

Sizing up the quarterfinal matches in the Women’s World Cup

ESPN strikes $1.5 billion deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment

Business

Two years after Mass. paid medical leave law enacted, many workers still unaware

More than two years after benefits were launched in January 2021, many workers still aren’t aware of their rights, and some companies are punishing them for taking time off for health or family reasons.

Even as Boston tourism rebounds, small vendors struggle through the summer season

Hawkers of keychains, sunglasses, balloons, and local tours are blaming inflation and a stronger focus on big-ticket experiences for their slump in business.

US judge to hear legal battle over Nevada mustang roundup where 31 wild horses have died

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

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?

The Cars in 1979, from left: Benjamin Orr, Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek, Elliot Easton, and David Robinson

How a WBCN deejay and a Harvard dining hall concert helped The Cars get their big break

A book sitting in the sand with blue skies and water behind it. The pages are blowing in the wind.

Your Summer Beach Bag

10 great books to read on a New England beach this summer

He was caught trying to defraud a COVID relief fund. Then vanished.

metro

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie speaks with reporters outside the Child Rights Protection Center in Kyiv, Ukraine on Aug. 4.

Chris Christie in N.H. takes aim at fellow GOP candidates over Ukraine war

The latest political news in Rhode Island

‘Right-to-shelter’ law is unique to Massachusetts. It has a long history.

sports

DeWanna Bonner posted 21 points in a Sun win on Tuesday.

DeWanna Bonner stars as Connecticut Sun win third straight game

In his appraisal of a Red Sox season lowlight, Chaim Bloom says Alex Verdugo ‘has some things to work on’

In a prove-it season, Red Sox starter James Paxton has set himself up well so far

business

The front desk at the Boston headquarters of cybersecurity firm Rapid7.

Amid takeover rumors, Rapid7 set to lay off about 470 employees

Toast moving across town to Fort Point for its new headquarters

White House holds first-ever summit on the ransomware crisis plaguing the nation’s public schools

politics

A man arrived at the Brooklyn Senior Community Center, in Brooklyn, Ohio, Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023, to vote on Issue 1, an abortion rights amendment.

Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

Trump campaign becomes a road show for his defense

Pence says he’s now met the qualifications for the first Republican debate

Nation

A Mega Millions lottery ticket in New York City on Aug. 8.

$1.58 billion jackpot goes to lucky Mega Millions player in Florida

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann wins heated GOP primary as statewide candidates square off

Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

World

A supporter of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) holds up a placard with a photo of General Abdourahamane Tiani on in Niamey on Aug. 6, 2023. Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at a Niamey stadium Sunday, when a deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to return the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power was set to expire.

Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks

Death toll in recent Beijing flooding rises to 33, with 18 still missing

Hopes for dialogue dim in Niger as junta clings to power

opinion

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action, former Harvard University president Lawrence H. Summers has called for elite universities to eliminate legacy preferences.

Harvard isn’t Hogwarts. Merit, not parentage, should be key to admission.

Politicians must take climate challenges seriously

Any regrets?

lifestyle

Lexie Griffith's vintage Betsey Johnson collection to be worn at the Betsey Johnson Runway Through the Ages Fashion Show.

More than 120 Betsey Johnson vintage designs will walk the runway at Somerville fashion show

Boston’s Big Sartorialist wants to challenge perceptions in men’s fashion

The internet is having a ‘tomato girl’ summer, and its roots began last year in New England

food & dining

Now's the perfect time to explore the state by visiting its ice cream stands.

20 of the best ice cream stands in Massachusetts

Beyond Meat revenue plummets in the second quarter due to flagging US demand

Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao’s sauces for $2.7 billion

travel

NEMO’s new Tempo 35 is a three-season, spoon-shaped sleeping bag with a roomy and relaxed fit that makes it extra comfy for side sleepers (you’ll appreciate the additional space at your elbows and knees).

The best new camping gear out there

Who needs Disney? We have our own haunted (or just seriously spooky) mansions.

Hip-hop turns 50, and New York is throwing an epic birthday party

Arts

Dominic Killiany, “Abstract Safari Cats,” acrylic paint on canvas.

Dominic Killiany’s ‘What I See’ exudes exuberance

At Manchester’s Currier Museum of Art, a focus on doing good

At the Clark Art Institute, nature and culture under pressure

Books

QT Library's sign at Boston Pride for the People 2023.

QT Library plans to ‘build a beacon’ in Boston for the queer and trans community

Shakespeare and penguin book get caught in Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws

‘Wicked, shocking, dirty’: ‘Peyton Place’ and the inevitable failure of book bans

Movies

Jane Curtin, Harriet Sansom Harris, Ben Kingsley, and Jade Quon in "Jules."

‘Jules’: Close encounters of the head-scratching kind

AMC theaters posts profit, buoyed by top-grossing ‘Super Mario’ movie

Sandra Bullock’s longtime partner died from ALS, family urges donations to Mass. General Hospital

Television

Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin in Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building."

‘Only Murders in the Building’ is dead on with its satire, silliness, and heart

This week’s TV: The return of ‘Only Murders,’ an opioid drama, and endless ads

Actor Mark Margolis, murderous drug kingpin on ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul,’ dies at 83

music

Jay-Z arrived at a screening of "The Harder They Fall" on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at the Shrine in Los Angeles. Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival in Philadelphia has been canceled for 2023. The festival cited “severe circumstances outside of production control” for the abrupt cancellation, which came two months after the lineup was released. No additional details were shared.

Jay-Z’s ‘Made In America’ fest canceled due to ‘severe circumstances outside of production control’

Kanye West returns to the stage with Travis Scott

Taylor Swift and SZA lead 2023 MTV Video Music Award nominations

Theater/Dance

Dan Lauria and Jodi Long in "Just Another Day" at Great Barrington Public Theater.

In a tender ‘Just Another Day,’ memory loss is leavened by laughter

Coming to Jacob’s Pillow: a balletic Bowie joyride

Dancing five decades of hip-hop at Jacob’s Pillow

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

Mae Arnette and pianist Al Vega in the early 1960s. Photo courtesy of Mae Arnette collection.

Mae Arnette, jazz singer known as ‘Boston’s first lady of song,’ dies at 91

Former Bruins goaltender Gilles Gilbert, Guy Lafleur’s victim in 1979, dies at 74

Leny Andrade, ‘first lady of Brazilian jazz,’ dies at 80