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State may deny grants to communities that don’t comply with new MBTA housing law

The grants combined provide tens of millions of dollars to communities for an array of local planning and development programs.

Trump’s lawyers seek April 2026 start to Jan. 6 trial
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump asked a judge on Thursday to reject the government’s proposal to take Trump to trial in early January on charges of seeking to overturn the 2020 election and to instead push back the proceeding until April 2026 — nearly a year and a half after the 2024 election.

Trump cancels news conference to promote election fraud theories

Authorities investigating threats to grand jurors who indicted Trump in Georgia

Leak of City Council letter alleging harassment, bullying linked to street where Council President Ed Flynn lives

“I didn’t send any thing to any reporter,” Council President Ed Flynn told the Globe.

Leonard Bernstein’s children respond to criticism of Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in ‘Maestro’
In a trailer for “Maestro,” Bradley Cooper wears a large prosthetic nose to portray legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, who was Jewish. Some viewers have taken issue with Cooper’s makeup, saying it plays on antisemitic stereotypes.

Students must use names, pronouns assigned at birth under new Worcester Catholic schools policy

Students will be required to dress, “conduct themselves,” and use pronouns and bathrooms consistent with their sex assigned at birth, regardless of their gender identity.

Help name Boston’s tallest baby, a giraffe at the Franklin Park Zoo
A 1-month-old Masai giraffe calf has joined the Giraffe Savannah exhibit at the Franklin Park Zoo, and the winner of an online silent auction will have the honor of choosing his name, Zoo New England officials said Wednesday.

Springfield girl, 10, shot during neighbor’s shooting rampage, dies

Boston Globe wins online journalism awards in feature writing, columnist categories

Migrant children laughed together while waiting for the talent show at the Concord Recreation Department’s day camp.

A shelter for migrants opened in Concord. The town found a way to bring immigrant families into its community

A Concord day camp that welcomed children of migrant and homeless families is a direct example of what Governor Maura Healey’s administration asked for when she declared a state of emergency.

Here’s why there’s a sign saying ‘I Hate Boston’ in the North End
If you’re heading towards Boston’s North End, don’t be alarmed by the “I Hate Boston” billboard.

Tell us: What's your opinion on the billboard? In poor taste or smart marketing?

With COVID on the rise again, here’s a guide to staying safe in 2023
The new COVID shots won’t be available until the fall. Here’s what to do in the meantime.

1,589 confirmed cases and 16 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass. New vaccines this fall could curb COVID-19 variant, respiratory viruses

Jarren Duran is having a career year for the Red Sox.

Red Sox Notebook

Jarren Duran acknowledges mental health struggles on social media amid breakout season with Red Sox

In recent social media posts, the 26-year-old reposted content that suggested he was again struggling with his mental health.

After lost opportunity, it’s off to New York where Red Sox hope to revive their wild card hopes vs. moribund Yankees

Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon said of Thursday's chippiness with the Packers: "That stuff can’t happen. You’ve got to be professional about it. We came here to play football, and that’s what we eventually got to.”

Patriots and Packers get into numerous scraps, and other takeways from Day 2 of joint practice

Amid all the clashing, however, the Patriots clearly won the day on both fields. The offense looked sharp (minus a few sacks), while the defense reigned dominant.

A fired-up Patriots defense has its day in Green Bay

Chef Andrew Hebert puts the finishing touches on a pepperoni pizza at Gufo Restaurant.

It’s Italian food all day and night at Gufo in Cambridge

The restaurant-cafe offers pizza, pasta, and more — plus bocce.

The Straight Wharf Fish Market on Nantucket. Charles and Ann Johnson‘s house with the white porches is the property to the right of the proposed new restaurant in the middle.

On Nantucket, billionaires reach agreement in clam shack dispute. But for the owners, the fight to open isn’t over.

Charles Johnson, the principal owner of the San Francisco Giants who owns a fishing cottage next to the proposed restaurant, reached a tentative agreement with fellow billionaire Steve Karp, who owns the property.

A Red Line train arrived at Park Street station in Boston in March.

Slowdowns, shuttles, smoke: A(nother) bad 24 hours for the T

Between Wednesday and Thursday morning, the T saw a handful of disabled trains, a switch issue, shuttle buses, and a smoking trolley on the Red and Green lines.

Opinion

Former president Donald Trump greeted supporters and signed autographs during the final round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., on Aug. 13.

For MAGA, Trump’s legal troubles pit harsh realities against easy rationalizations

Although it may be difficult for the former president’s loyalists to acknowledge the truth, over time it may happen.

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Judge Boston Councilor Kendra Lara on her policies, not her alleged driving missteps

Kendra Lara’s car crash raises questions that are relevant to her public role

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Another brick in the wall blocking abortion access

The Russian Oppenheimer

More recent News

THE STORY BEHIND THE BOOK

Resistance through reading in ‘Our Missing Hearts’
Celeste Ng’s third novel follows 12-year-old Bird, whose society is governed by a law called PACT (Preserving American Culture and Traditions). Under PACT, any work deemed un-American is subject to censorship, and those accused of disseminating un-American ideals — especially those who are Asian American — risk having their children taken away.

A rendezvous for the night: The Boss at the movies
Before the Foxborough shows, New Jersey’s second favorite son shares his love of Bruce Springsteen’s music and some of the movies that feature it.

‘Mary Climbs In’ authors survey the inner landscape of Springsteen’s women fans

Nationals 10, Red Sox 7

Red Sox fall short of big comeback, drop series to Nationals in slugfest
The Red Sox cut a 9-1 deficit to 9-7 after a six-run seventh inning, but couldn't complete the comeback.

New R.I. shore access law, new shore access disputes this summer
“You can do whatever you would normally do on the beach in that 10-foot window,” said Westerly Town Manager Shawn Lacey, part of a group of town officials who met with state regulators to discuss the law.

NH CRIME

Strafford County, N.H., sheriff arrested on felony charges
Mark Brave, the top law enforcement officer in Strafford County, has said he’s been wrongly accused of misusing public funds for private travel to meet with “paramours.”

Boston archdiocese to hold special collection to support Maui wildfire relief
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley on Thursday announced that a special collection of financial donations from all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston will go toward supporting relief efforts in the Diocese of Honolulu.

Recommended reads

Not only did last year's “Top Gun: Maverick” gross more than $1 billion, but its rollout is widely credited with encouraging the public to return to movie theaters.

Tom Cruise still feels the need . . . the need for speed. And I’m here for it.

It’s fashionable to make fun of the Tom Cruiseness of Tom Cruise — his hyper earnestness and intensity, his audacious commitment to doing his own crazy stunts — but I’m a sucker for it.

Fenway Health staff and managers clash as iconic agency plots future
Fenway Health, long a linchpin of care for the LGBTQ+ community, has faced a spate of challenges in recent years, from a protracted scandal involving one of its staff to issues of racial equity.

Globe Magazine

At 15, he’s the youngest soccer player ever signed by the Revolution. Next up, homework.
He’s just like any high schooler. Except when you’re a soccer phenom inside the Revolution’s elite soccer academy, everything is different.

A side effect of intense rainfall? More basement flooding. And pricey basement repairs.
This summer has been one of the rainiest on record, and local homeowners are paying the costs.

Culture & Lifestyle

Ming Min Hui is Boston Ballet's new executive director.

Boston Ballet announces Ming Min Hui as new executive director

Some New Bedford residents want to remove artist Donna Dodson's sculpture "Seagull Cinderella," which returned this year for the city's 10th anniversary Seaport Art Walk.

In New Bedford, the ‘sexy seagull’ is ruffling feathers once again

The Jonas Brothers (left to right) Nick Jonas, Kevin Jonas, and Joe Jonas at TD Garden Tuesday night.

Jonas Brothers, in it for the long haul at TD Garden

The rap duo Earthgang performs at the GLD FSTVL at City Hall Plaza in Boston. The festival on Saturday was put on to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop.

GLD FSTVL threw hip-hop a 50th birthday celebration on Boston’s new ‘front yard’

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

Former Vice President Mike Pence greeted people at a campaign event at American Legion Hall Post 27 in Londonderry, N.H., on Aug. 4.

Suddenly, Mike Pence is acting ‘brand new’

F-15 Eagle fighter jets flew over a beach in Tel Aviv in April to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Israel's creation.

It’s time to end US military aid to Israel — for both countries’ sakes

It is said that in crisis there is opportunity — and the opportunity has never been better for Governor Maura Healey to truly put her stamp on the Parole Board, set it on a path that would keep it out of further legal trouble, and make it function as the gatekeeper it was designed to be.

Healey’s big chance to reshape Parole Board to her values

A helicopter dropped water on the Caldor fire in the Lake Tahoe area in September 2021.

IDEAS | BOB REGAN

Notes from the burn scar

Surgeons performed a kidney transplant.

The organ transplant system needs fixing

"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

Move Mass. and Cass crisis to Widett Circle? South End coalition says yes

Once floated as the base of Boston’s ill-fated Olympics bid, the circle is effectively an island within the city.

1st Congressional District Debate

Watch: 1st Congressional District Democratic debate at RWU

Missed Thursday’s debate with the 10 Democratic candidates vying for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District seat? You can catch up with coverage — and watch a recording of the livestream from Roger Williams University — right here.

Students must use names, pronouns assigned at birth under new Worcester Catholic schools policy

Students will be required to dress, “conduct themselves,” and use pronouns and bathrooms consistent with their sex assigned at birth, regardless of their gender identity.

Boston archdiocese to hold special collection to support Maui wildfire relief

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley on Thursday announced that a special collection of financial donations from all the parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston will go toward supporting relief efforts in the Diocese of Honolulu.

Sports

On the 17th, Rory McIlroy punched a 7-iron through a gap in the branches, just over the bunker, then chipped in for birdie.

Rory McIlroy only hit three fairways, but he’s tied for the lead at the rain-soaked BMW

McIlroy shot a bogey-free 65 and shares the lead with Brian Harman after the first round.

Jarren Duran is having a career year for the Red Sox.

Red Sox Notebook

Jarren Duran acknowledges mental health struggles on social media amid breakout season with Red Sox

In recent social media posts, the 26-year-old reposted content that suggested he was again struggling with his mental health.

Jonathan Toews has been dealing with some challenging health issues the past three seasons.

Longtime Chicago Blackhawks leader Jonathan Toews stepping away for health reasons, but not retiring

The free agent, who played 16 seasons for the Blackhawks, wants to focus on getting healthy and then seeing what his options are.

Peter Abraham | On baseball

After lost opportunity, it’s off to New York where Red Sox hope to revive their wild card hopes vs. moribund Yankees

Golf | 120th Massachusetts Women's Amateur

Molly Smith, Rebecca Skoler to meet in final match of 120th Massachusetts Women’s Amateur

Nationals 10, Red Sox 7

Red Sox fall short of big comeback, drop series to Nationals in slugfest

Business

Trump cancels news conference to promote election fraud theories

Former President Donald Trump canceled a news conference he planned to hold on Monday in response to his latest indictment, because, he said, of advice from his lawyers.

US mortgage rate jumps to highest level since 2002

Mortgage rates jumped to a 21-year high, crimping both sales and refinancing activity. In the intervening period, homebuyers enjoyed years of falling rates.

Walmart’s hot sellers? Hand mixers and kitchen tools. In an era of high prices, basic is king.

AP, other news organizations develop standards for use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms

magazine

Fifteen-year-old Peyton Miller controls the ball during practice with the New England Revolution’s B-team, known as Revolution II.

At 15, he’s the youngest soccer player ever signed by the Revolution. Next up, homework.

We’re newcomers to a beach town, and we don’t feel welcome

My parents bought our family burial plots years ago. But my plans might change.

Persian Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Shirazi Salad)

Three seasonal tomato salad recipes that make the most of summer’s bounty

metro

Migrant children laughed together while waiting for the talent show at the Concord Recreation Department’s day camp.

A shelter for migrants opened in Concord. The town found a way to bring immigrant families into its community

Boston police officer suspended for taking money from wallet at Encore casino, commissioner says

Leak of City Council letter alleging harassment, bullying linked to street where Council President Ed Flynn lives

sports

Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon said of Thursday's chippiness with the Packers: "That stuff can’t happen. You’ve got to be professional about it. We came here to play football, and that’s what we eventually got to.”

Patriots and Packers get into numerous scraps, and other takeways from Day 2 of joint practice

Ten story lines to follow with the kickoff of the 2023 high school football season

A fired-up Patriots defense has its day in Green Bay

business

It’s time to prep your gadgets for the year ahead.

A back-to-school tech tuneup: Here’s what to know about your devices and software

US jobless claims applications fall as labor market continues to show resiliency

Greentown Labs has a new CEO

politics

First Congressional District Candidates from left Stephanie Beaute, Gabe Amo, Walter Berbrick, Sandra Cano, Stephen Casey, Don Carlson, John Goncalves, Sabina Matos, Ana Quezada and J. Aaron Regunberg take their seats at the start of a sponsored by the Rhode Island Association of Democratic City and Town Chairs at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island on August 17, 2023. The debate is moderated by Boston Globe reporters Edward Fitzpatrick and Steph Machado.

Watch: 1st Congressional District Democratic debate at RWU

Trump’s lawyers seek April 2026 start to Jan. 6 trial

Online threats of Ga. grand jurors in Trump case prompt investigation

Nation

Liza Seridenko, 12, strolls outside the destroyed building block this month in the eastern city of Pokrovsk, Ukraine, where her mother worked as a cosmetician.

US intelligence says Ukraine will fail to meet offensive’s key goal

The shortage in school bus drivers is getting worse

Pentagon review calls for reforms to reverse spike in sexual misconduct at military academies

World

A Russian national flag flies on top of the Kremlin building during presidential elections in Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

Russian media reports that US citizen of Russian origin was taken into custody on espionage charges

As dead dolphins wash ashore, Ukraine builds a case of ecocide against Russia

Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain’s Tenerife island, affecting thousands

opinion

At the heart of the despotic attack Donald Trump and his acolytes stand charged with is the right of Americans to vote and to have their vote be counted.

After the Trump indictments, where are our lawmakers?

Georgia indictment puts Trump at the top of an organized crime ring

How our ‘Boston Globe’ led to ChatGPT

lifestyle

She leaves me out of the story

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard address blowback to Logan Airport Instagram post: ‘People suffer from outrage addiction’

Add wedding cake to the Kowloon’s menu: Restaurant closing for a private event for the first time in history

food & dining

Chef Andrew Hebert puts the finishing touches on a pepperoni pizza at Gufo Restaurant.

It’s Italian food all day and night at Gufo in Cambridge

The Field & Vine team will open June Bug in Union Square; The Chemist experiments with Downtown Crossing

Here’s why there’s a sign saying ‘I Hate Boston’ in the North End

travel

After eight months of redesign and renovations, The Norumbega reopens as a luxurious boutique hotel on the coast of Maine.

A hotel is revived in Maine, the ballet is reimagined in R.I., and a key comes in handy

Boothbay Harbor is as sweet as it gets

New immersive experience reveals and revels in Puerto Rico’s rich foodways

Arts

Virgil Ortiz, "The Translator," from the artist’s "Revolt 1680/2180" project, 2015.

Three ways of looking at Pueblo art

Provincetown Public Art Foundation aims to make town’s ‘artistic soul visible’

Brice Marden, who rejuvenated painting in the 1960s, dies at 84

Books

In William Boyd’s ‘The Romantic,’ an Irish Everyman survives the tumult of global history through luck, wit, and unfettered joy

Laura Trethewey, author of ‘The Deepest Map,’ reveals a literary cult favorite of deep ocean explorers

Jen Soriano traces her fragile nervous system to generational trauma in ‘Nervous’

Movies

This image released by Netflix shows Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre, left, and Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in a scene from "Maestro."

Leonard Bernstein’s children respond to criticism of Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in ‘Maestro’

A rendezvous for the night: The Boss at the movies

‘Strays’: A talking-dog movie that’s ruff going

Television

Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons in season 2 of "Fargo."

Before ‘Fargo’ returns, a fast ranking of the first four seasons

The violence that we see and the violence that we don’t

UK viewers bring back ‘The Tourist’ for a second season

music

Bruce Springsteen performs during a concert for folk-music legend Pete Seeger at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 3, 2009.

A rendezvous for the night: The Boss at the movies

‘Mary Climbs In’ authors survey the inner landscape of Springsteen’s women fans

Playing ball: Steve Wynn of the Baseball Project steps up to the musical plate

Theater/Dance

From left: Karl Gregory, Erica Steinhagen, and Nael Nacer in "The Ding Dongs" at Gloucester Stage Company.

‘The Ding Dongs’: When that doorbell rings, watch out

Old and new at the Pillow

Boston Ballet announces Ming Min Hui as new executive director

Health

Research nurse Sarah French checks on Rodolfo Almeida of Providence at The Miriam Hospital's new Stephen and Diana Lewinstein Center for Innovative Cancer Research, a clinical area where patients receive investigational cancer treatments.

Changing the landscape of cancer care in R.I.: Lifespan, Brown to seek NCI designation

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

Stanford president to resign after investigation finds he failed to ‘decisively and forthrightly’ correct research

Obituaries

A photo provided by Gallaudet University shows Dorothy Casterline in 1958, the year she graduated from Gallaudet University.

Dorothy Casterline, who codified American Sign Language, dies at 95

Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88

Anthony Grasso, WWII vet who gave thanks to the officer who saved his life, dies at 98