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Highlights from the second Republican presidential debate
Seven candidates took the stage at Ronald Reagan's presidential library in California Wednesday night (Fox News).

Five takeaways from the cacophonous second Republican presidential debate

Several of the candidates rolled out new strategies to try to generate momentum. But the night often felt cacophonous and chaotic.
Republican candidates attack Trump and Biden during the second debate. Here’s how it unfolded. Candidates in the second GOP debate square off on immigration, education, and the economy Trump rails against electric cars in Michigan while his GOP challengers debate
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ANALYSIS | James Pindell
Scorecard: Grading the debate performance of the Republican candidates
A look at how the candidates performed in the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night.

Biden’s decision to make history with UAW picket line visit a ‘total no-brainer’

He saw firsthand the sacrifices the UAW made when he was vice president, and the union’s efforts now to regain financial ground fit into his broader economic agenda.
Boston Globe Spotlight team

There are no words
They are among society’s most vulnerable — children with severe autism — and yet many endure abuse or neglect in the state-licensed residential schools that care for them. With not enough accountability and scant public disclosure, it is an invisible crisis.

Boston Globe Today

Spotlight investigative reporter Liz Kowalczyk talks about her investigation into abuse in group homes for severely autistic students.
ben volin | on football

Is he dirty? Mac Jones has lost the benefit of the doubt with fellow NFL players.

In only two-plus years in the league, the Patriots quarterback has compiled a dubious rap sheet. And it hasn't gone unnoticed.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

Try this in a small town. And in every town.

In a lot of those cities, we can see the antidote for the cruelty and dysfunction that now defines Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s House.

Questions mount on slowed Green Line extension track, which T says ‘has always been narrow’

Governor Maura Healey said the major question is “how these defects can be possible after only a year in service.”
Green Line extension riders lament slow zones Business community reacts to problems plaguing MBTA Green Line extension

In Sullivan Square, big changes coming before the BPDA this week
The Boston Planning and Development Agency board is set to vote on two major projects and a master plan for fast-changing Sullivan Square.

Menendez indictment raises questions about Egypt, too

Egypt is a key American ally that receives more than $1 billion in military aid from the United States each year, the second-highest in the world, after Israel.
Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

Mass. General Hospital receives largest gift for cancer research in its history

Massachusetts General Hospital has received its largest gift ever for cancer research from a philanthropic couple, the hospital said Wednesday.

Rays 5, Red Sox 0
Like the Red Sox, Brayan Bello and Justin Turner are struggling to the finish line, and Wednesday’s home finale was the latest example
The Sox, who were held to three hits, conclude the season with a four-game series in Baltimore, starting Thursday night.

Alex Cora says he’ll be back in 2024 Peter Abraham: Red Sox getting ready to transition from one season to the next

While Hollywood writers get back to work, filming in Massachusetts remains on hold until actors make a deal

Until the ongoing actors strike is resolved, movie and TV projects that were to be filmed in Massachusetts, including Netflix's "The Perfect Couple" and Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice 2," are on pause.

Federal grand jury indicts Leominster man accused of attack on plane

Francisco Severo Torres, 33, was indicted on one count of interference and attempted interference with flight crew members and attendants using a dangerous weapon for his alleged actions while he was a passenger aboard a United Airlines flight on March 5, the Massachusetts US Attorney's office said Wednesday.

15-year-old Dorchester girl shot in head shows ‘some positive signs,’ father says
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks gives the Celtics much to ponder

The team could try to get All-Defensive guard Jrue Holiday, which would make them championship favorites again and complete possibly the best starting lineup in the league.
podcast | say more with shirley leung

Is crypto dead? Critic Molly White doesn’t think so.

With Sam Bankman-Fried’s upcoming trial, the crypto industry is under fire, but it won’t be stopped, says the writer of the “Web3 Is Going Just Great” blog.

Your guide to getting a COVID booster this fall

Here's how to navigate a supply shortage and make sure your insurance has you covered.
Supply shortages and insurance hiccups complicate vaccine rollout
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

A troubled MBTA: What’s the plan to fix it, Maura Healey and Phillip Eng?

They need to step up and let the riding public know what the big picture plan is for fixing the troubled agency.
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Will the Supreme Court side with loan sharks?
Joshua Rauh and Seamus Duffy

United Auto Workers strike: Is the union idling in the past?
JEFF JACOBY

Before it’s too late, the UN blackball of Taiwan must stop

RENÉE GRAHAM

Normalizing Trump’s unhinged rage is an invitation to violence
Hispanic Heritage Month

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

First-ever Festival Latino to highlight the Hispanic community’s traditions and culture
DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

More recent News

Older adults who spend too much time sitting could face an increased risk for dementia, study says
An author of the study noted that dementia risks are not significant up until about 10 hours a day of sedentary time.

Larry Edelman
Mass. tax relief package has a little something for everyone (to hate)
Businesses see only marginal improvement to the state’s competitive standing. Equity advocates say the legislation doesn’t go far enough.

What's in the state's $1 billion tax relief package for you?

N.H.’s Catholic Medical Center to explore ‘partnership’ with HCA Healthcare
Catholic Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital and regional health system based in Manchester that was the subject of a Boston Globe Spotlight investigation, has signed a non-binding letter of intent with HCA.

Spotlight: A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death

L.A. man pleads guilty in federal court in Boston to arranging hundreds of sham marriages

Marcialito “Mars” Biol Benitez, 49, a Philippine national living in Los Angeles, pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud and immigration document fraud, the US Attorney's office for Massachusetts said.

A new (old) sign for the ‘Old’ Hancock Tower
The insurer plans to put the sign that long graced center field at Fenway atop its Back Bay headquarters.

Village Restaurant in Essex closes its doors after almost 70 years
“This is, indeed, the end of an era BUT the memories we have all made here are forever,” the owners wrote in a Facebook post.

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Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.

As a result of the headlines about weather-related events, tourists are looking for new summer escapes as they find old vacation haunts increasingly uncomfortable and northern locations more welcoming, travel industry experts say.

Long before school desegregation in Boston, these Black leaders were pushing for racial equity in education
Decades of activism, community organizing, and legal campaigns led by Black women set the stage for the landmark Garrity decision in 1974 that led to the forced busing and desegregation of Boston Public Schools.

From small town Maine, Substack luminary Heather Cox Richardson discusses her new book about the rise of authoritarianism in the US
“Democracy Awakening,” a culmination of the historian's work of the past several years, includes a blueprint for “Reclaiming America.”

Should Mass. consider a ‘nuclear option’ for catching kids up in school? Here are 7 big ideas.
Parents, experts, and educators told — well, shouted, at — the Globe. It’s time, they said, for the state to dream big and organize a massive push to catch kids up.

Culture & Lifestyle

Jad Abumrad talks teaming up with Ira Glass, the future of podcasting, and the dearth of ‘deep-dive journalism’

While Hollywood writers get back to work, filming in Massachusetts remains on hold until actors make a deal

Five revelations from Marty Baron’s new book, ‘Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and The Washington Post’

Celeste Ng, other local literary lights headline Spell-O-Rama to fight book banning efforts in Florida

Special Projects

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 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

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Teens Speak
MARCELA GARCÍA

A respite for tens of thousands of Venezuelan arrivals

Joan Fitzgerald

Massachusetts lags on banning plastics
Michael E. Mann

Climate change and El Niño battle it out this hurricane season
Les Kaufman

NOAA needs to get serious about protecting Stellwagen Bank
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My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Highlights from the second Republican presidential debate

Seven candidates took the stage at Ronald Reagan's presidential library in California Wednesday night (Fox News).

Questions mount on slowed Green Line extension track, which T says ‘has always been narrow’

Governor Maura Healey said the major question is “how these defects can be possible after only a year in service.”
NH HEALTH

N.H.’s Catholic Medical Center to explore ‘partnership’ with HCA Healthcare

Catholic Medical Center, a nonprofit hospital and regional health system based in Manchester that was the subject of a Boston Globe Spotlight investigation, has signed a non-binding letter of intent with HCA.

In 2026, tall ships to return to Boston Harbor for nation’s 250th birthday

In celebration of the US’s 250th birthday in July 2026, a fleet of tall ships will dock in locations across Boston Harbor and welcome the public aboard for the fifth year.

Sports

Braves 6, Cubs 5 (10 innings)

The Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. becomes first player with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases

He scored the winning run in the 10th inning as baseball’s most thrilling player made his MVP statement.
Orioles 5, Nationals 1

Orioles close in on AL East title

Baltimore will try for its first AL East crown since 2014 on Thursday night when the Red Sox arrive for a four-game series at Camden Yards.
Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Red Sox getting ready to transition from one season to the next

The Fenway Park clubhouse was being emptied out as Boston played its final home game of the season Wednesday.
Rays 5, Red Sox 0

Like the Red Sox, Brayan Bello and Justin Turner are struggling to the finish line, and Wednesday’s home finale was the latest example
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Damian Lillard trade to Milwaukee Bucks gives the Celtics much to ponder

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox manager Alex Cora says he’ll be back in 2024

Business

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

The federal government is heading toward a shutdown this weekend that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers, and roil politics.

Hollywood actors to resume negotiations with studios next week, as protracted writers strike ends

Hollywood actors will resume negotiations with studios and streaming services next week.

FDA advisers vote against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients

Trading of shares of heavily indebted property developer China Evergrande suspended in Hong Kong
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Massachusetts schools are among the best. Except for financial literacy.
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CONNECTIONS

I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.

metro

Block Island officials may ask R.I. attorney general to investigate Harborside Inn fire

Try this in a small town. And in every town.

Long before school desegregation in Boston, these Black leaders were pushing for racial equity in education

sports

Michigan State fires football coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to the school and breaching his contract

At Notre Dame Academy (Hingham), Sydney Comeau embraces her role as team’s primary scoring threat

Dorothy Montgomery, mother of Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, passes away

business

Is crypto dead? Critic Molly White doesn’t think so.

NLRB finds Salem pot dispensary fired union supporters

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4m vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

politics

Donald Trump skipped the GOP debate again. This time, his rivals took him on directly.

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

Scorecard: Grading the debate performance of the Republican candidates

Nation

Ruling against Trump cuts to the heart of his identity

US Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to pocketing bribes in a wide-ranging corruption case

Lahaina family finds cherished heirlooms and devastation in first home visit after deadly wildfire

World

Biden administration says Israelis can travel to US without a visa

New shipping corridor highlights Ukraine’s successes in the Black Sea

A stunningly sudden end to a long, bloody conflict in the Caucasus

opinion

Spineless speaker, feckless far-right bloc drive US toward shutdown

Before tragedy strikes, we have to crack down on laser pointers

No, Donald Trump doesn’t have the 2024 GOP nomination locked up

lifestyle

Powerball jackpot up to $850 million after months without a big winner

Winner of $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in Florida

Prescriptions for Ozempic and similar drugs with weight-loss effects soar past 9 million

food & dining

Village Restaurant in Essex closes its doors after almost 70 years

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

These grapeseed oils use grape seeds left over from winemaking

travel

Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

Arts

A date with rare books and historical records at the Boston Public Library

Technology opens wide in Rachel Rossin’s immersive ‘MAW’

Manet, Degas, and the nude that changed everything

Books

Josh Barkan, whose memoir ‘Wonder Travels’ chronicles his divorce, takes readers around the world

Steve Inskeep believes in books as the ‘antidote’ to a technophilic age

A date with rare books and historical records at the Boston Public Library

Movies

Late night TV shows announce their return after Hollywood writers end strike

‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ barks up a familiar tree

Hollywood writers strike is declared over after boards vote to approve contract with studios

Television

How to watch tonight’s second Republican presidential debate

Here’s when your favorite show will return now that the writers strike is ending

Making a scene in ‘Succession’

music

Vermont native Noah Kahan announces second Fenway Park show

Mass. companies see chance to capitalize on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce mania

Euro rockers Måneskin bring swagger and spectacle to TD Garden

Theater/Dance

Jad Abumrad talks teaming up with Ira Glass, the future of podcasting, and the dearth of ‘deep-dive journalism’

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

A murder, a marriage, a ghost, and some barbecue. ‘Fat Ham’ adds new flavors to ‘Hamlet.’

Health

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

In its first year, calls to 988 Lifeline increase 50 percent in Rhode Island

Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

Obituaries

Michael Bonallack, Britain’s greatest amateur golfer and and chief of the R&A club, dies at 88

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died

William Pounds, MIT Sloan School dean who chaired a key Vietnam War-era panel, dies at 95