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Testimony continues at Karen Read trial. Follow live updates.

Earlier Wednesday, a veterinary forensic specialist testified. Read’s lawyers contend that John O’Keefe may have been attacked inside the Canton home by the family dog.
Tracker: Who has testified and what did they say?

Biden and Trump agree to debates on June 27 and September 10

The agreement followed Biden's announcement that he will not participate in fall presidential debates sponsored by the nonpartisan commission that has organized them for more than three decades.
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Mass. grad rates dipped. See how your school or district did.

Graduation rates dipped statewide but remain near all-time highs. See if that’s the case in your school or district.

How Alan Garber ended the Harvard protest encampment peacefully

Harvard's interim president outlasted the demonstrators on campus without calling in police.
At Harvard, Greater Boston’s last campus encampment folds up its tents UNH Faculty Senate asks for an investigation into police response to pro-Palestinian protest

In address to world leaders at Vatican, Healey announces loan program for climate tech workers
Governor Maura Healey announced a new fund to provide no-interest loans to those training for climate tech jobs, helping with tuition, transportation, and other needs.

Slovak prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says
TA3, a Slovakian TV station, said that Robert Fico was hit in the stomach after four shots were fired. A suspect has been detained, it said.

Auburn woman allegedly runs into boyfriend with her car, officials say

Biden administration is sending $1 billion more in weapons, ammo to Israel, congressional aides say

Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump’s hush-money trial

 Tracker: Who has testified and what did they say?
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Meet the Boston architects who designed the largest cruise ship in the world

From a small office in Downtown Crossing, Wilson Butler Architects has been quietly changing the way people cruise for more than two decades.

Globe Magazine
An identity thief stole $5,000 from me. I spent two years tracking down how.
When a stranger got $5,000 of my money from a bank teller, it sent me on a two-year odyssey to figure out who was impersonating me and how.

Watch: When the journalist becomes the subject
Boston Marathon

A stranger paid Buzunesh Deba her 2014 Boston Marathon prize money. Why? ‘It was just about righting a wrong.’

Doug Guyer, a former Boston College quarterback, was moved to help Deba after he learned her winnings were tied up in a legal battle.
Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein

Looking ahead to a cooler weekend, building cloud cover. Here’s what to expect.

The Saturday-to-Sunday forecast hinges on a low pressure system just south of New England.

Ethan Hawke ‘hated’ the Gen X label in his 20s. Now, ‘I’m kind of proud of it,’ he says.

This month, the actor directs his daughter Maya Hawke, who plays Flannery O’Connor in "Wildcat." On May 23, he'll appear at Brookline’s Coolidge Corner Theatre for a post-screening Q&A.
Christopher L. Gasper

Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut. It was a humbling loss — and another high mark for the women’s game.

This night wasn’t just about Clark. It was what her debut represented.
LOVE LETTERS

My spouse racked up over $2,000 in parking tickets at work. It’s a problem.

We aren’t in a great financial situation. How do I get it to sink in that it needs to stop?
GAME 5: BRUINS 2, PANTHERS 1

Brad Marchand inspired the Bruins in their Game 5 win, but they prefer him back on the ice

"He was amazing," said David Pastrnak. "He came in between every period, gave a little quick speech. And he was there for us."
Tara Sullivan: Charlie McAvoy rescued the Bruins — just in the nick of time
Peter Abraham | RED SOX 5, RAYS 4

No designated hitter, platoons, and mismatched pieces but Alex Cora’s Red Sox remain in mix

Cora is bailing out a leaky boat with a paper cup these days. But the Red Sox manager is keeping it afloat.
Red Sox beat the Rays in 12 innings to cap an eventful night for Ceddanne Rafaela

A Cambridge City Council panel’s proposal would legalize six-story buildings. Everywhere.

The ambitious proposal, designed to tackle the city’s housing crisis, would essentially scrap the current neighborhood-by-neighborhood zoning scheme.

MATTHEW GILBERT | 'SNL' SHOWDOWN

John Belushi vs. Kate McKinnon. Vote in the finals of our best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket.

Vote in the Globe’s "SNL" Showdown bracket to help pick the best cast member from the past five decades.
ROUND 5 RECAP

A pair of ‘SNL’ finalists with nothing in common — except that they’re very funny

John Belushi and Kate McKinnon represent different eras, genders, and comedic styles. But both were over-the-top performers who brought big energy to the “SNL” stage.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

How did DCF fail to notice their social worker was attending high school?

The astonishing tale of Shelby Hewitt, the 32-year-old woman who posed as a high school student, raises questions for her former employer.
IDEAS | LEIF WEATHERBY

The real crisis in higher education
RENÉE GRAHAM

The lawyer who led the case for marriage equality in Massachusetts
JEFF JACOBY

A cynical Washington Post tells Biden: Nothing matters more than beating Trump
IDEAS | WILLIAM SCHULZ

The disturbing rhetorical device permeating American politics
AAPI Heritage Month

MFA reopens its Arts of Japan galleries after six years of closure

Amy Tan reflects on her new nonfiction book. ‘Birds were fun ... fiction writing is torment.’

Eight restaurants to eat at for AAPI Heritage Month
COMMENTARY | JEANNIE SALOMON

This AAPI Heritage Month, it’s time to get serious about teaching AAPI history in Rhode Island

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4-year-old boy flown to hospital after being hit by car in Norwood
The boy was playing outside with friends when the vehicle backed out of a driveway on Jefferson Drive, police said.

See the Celtics-Cavaliers schedule and dates for a potential Eastern Conference finals
Boston, by virtue of earning the No. 1 seed with a 64-18 regular-season record, has ensured it will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason.

Game 5 preview: Donovan Mitchell questionable as Cleveland faces elimination

Great Barrington teacher files federal lawsuit over police search for ‘Gender Queer: A Memoir’ in her classroom
In the 33-page lawsuit filed Tuesday in US District Court in Springfield, Arantzazu Zuzene Galdos-Shapiro claims the police search, which drew national media coverage, began after a “homophobic bigot” custodian claimed the book was obscene and falsely alleged that a student had been seen sitting on the teacher’s lap.

Real estate billionaire Frank McCourt readying US TikTok bid

McCourt, a former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and executive chairman of investment firm McCourt Global, is an unlikely contender for the ByteDance-owned app.

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, an event that often has proven to be a poodle’s realm.

King Charles III unveils his first official portrait since his coronation
The painting by artist Jonathan Yeo captures the king with his hands clasped atop the hilt of his sword and a butterfly flitting above his right shoulder.

Mother of two young girls identified as person who died after illegal medical procedure

Nicole L. "Nikki" Sandoval underwent an illegal surgery on Thursday and later that night was rushed to CHA Everett Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Nearly 60 Providence teachers have been notified they will lose their jobs

The job cuts come as districts across the country face sharp funding cliffs next school year due to expiring COVID relief funds.

Northborough shooting victim identified; two men arrested on gun charges could be deported

Ygor Correia, 16, of Bellingham, was fatally shot at the party in Northborough over the weekend, authorities said.

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ADRIAN WALKER

Settlement of City Hall sexual harassment suit feels strangely unsatisfying

While it isn’t unusual for civil cases to settle on the eve of trial, the announcement on Tuesday was surprising, given the years the city spent not cutting a deal.
Former city employee reaches tentative agreement with Boston in Arroyo sexual harassment case

innovation beat
Boston innovation community celebrates the Globe’s 2024 Tech Power Players
The names and trends have shifted as the industry has gone through boom times, a downturn, and some reshuffling. But the region’s core strengths remain.

Meet the CEOs, founders, and investors on the Globe’s third annual list of New England tech leaders

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
‘I’ve witnessed people at their worst on airplanes.’ Globe readers react to advice on aviation etiquette.
Earlier this month, I offered up a list of rules about how to exit an airplane without being a jerk. Based on the 200-plus emails I received, it seems I’m not the only one with strong feelings on the subject.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
A 3-year-old boy died at a summer camp in Vermont. A grieving couple and community ask, ‘Where is the accountability?’
Nearly a year later, accountability for Tate Holtzman’s drowning death at Smugglers’ Notch Resort appears scant.

Culture & Lifestyle

On Joan Jett Night, a celebration for women who love rock ’n’ roll

Kelli O’Hara to join the Boston Pops for its Fourth of July celebration

George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

Mark your calendars for these classical events next season

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

MARCELA GARCÍA

Noncitizen voting is already illegal in federal elections. Here’s why Republicans are still pushing the issue.
RENÉE GRAHAM

Margaret Marshall and the judicial decision that changed the nation
IDEAS | DIANE JOSEFOWICZ

The unexpected healing powers of learning how to tap dance in middle age
EDITORIAL

How far has the stigma around AIDS really faded?
Judith Garcia

Legislature should pass health equity bill
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Testimony continues at Karen Read trial. Follow live updates.

Earlier Wednesday, a veterinary forensic specialist testified. Read’s lawyers contend that John O’Keefe may have been attacked inside the Canton home by the family dog.

In address to world leaders at Vatican, Healey announces loan program for climate tech workers

Governor Maura Healey announced a new fund to provide no-interest loans to those training for climate tech jobs, helping with tuition, transportation, and other needs.
Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein

Looking ahead to a cooler weekend, building cloud cover. Here’s what to expect.

The Saturday-to-Sunday forecast hinges on a low pressure system just south of New England.
RHODE MAP

The White House ❤️s Governor McKee’s school attendance strategy

Governor Dan McKee’s focus on improving student attendance in schools will be singled out by President Biden’s administration this morning at the White House Every Day Counts Summit in Washington, D.C.

Sports

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Garden Party: Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive ...

The Bruins live to fight another day, the Celtics can close things out against the Cavaliers at the Garden tonight, and PWHL Boston swept Montreal to reach the finals.
Bruins

Brad Marchand inspired the Bruins in their Game 5 win, but they prefer him back on the ice

"He was amazing," said David Pastrnak. "He came in between every period, gave a little quick speech. And he was there for us."
Cavaliers at Celtics | 7 p.m. (TNT)

Cavaliers at Celtics, Game 5 preview: Donovan Mitchell out as Cleveland faces elimination

The Celtics look to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in the last eight years.
bruins

Jim Montgomery explained his viral reactions behind Bruins’ bench in Game 5
Celtics

See the Celtics-Cavaliers schedule and dates for a potential Eastern Conference finals

Business

ADDRESS

Home of the Week: An Everett condo where you can park and park it

Gut-renovated three-bedroom unit near Rivergreen Park comes with two deeded parking spaces.

US inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024

The decline likely offers a tentative sigh of relief for officials at the Federal Reserve as well as President Joe Biden’s re-election team.

Real estate billionaire Frank McCourt readying US TikTok bid
BUSINESS

Move over filet mignon, meet the man who wants to make ostrich meat a staple
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

Marcia Kadish recalls the day she made same-sex marriage history in Cambridge
Cooking

Harissa potato salad and other bold takes on standard picnic sides

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, May 13-19
Tech Power Players 2024

The Globe’s 2024 Tech Power Players include more women in leadership in the startup scene

metro

Another ‘comfortably’ warm day but not as sunny. Passing low to clip Southern New England tonight.

When homelessness and disability intersect

At a Rhode Island bar where pro wrestlers were once regulars, new owners tag in

sports

It’s Bruins vs. Panthers in the second round of the NHL playoffs. See the schedule and results here.

PWHL Boston advances to league’s inaugural final. See schedule and results.

Game 43: Rays at Red Sox lineups and notes

business

A Cambridge City Council panel’s proposal would legalize six-story buildings. Everywhere.

Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review

Boeing got orders for just seven planes in April

politics

Biden and Trump agree to debates on June 27 and September 10

From Hogan to a Trumpier Senate: Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Why AP called Maryland’s Senate primaries for Alsobrooks and Hogan: Race calls explained

Nation

Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Opening statements set to kick off second criminal trial for Senator Bob Menendez

Mexican citizens were traveling to work at a Florida farm when a pickup hit their bus, killing 8

World

Slovak prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says

King Charles III unveils his first official portrait since his coronation

Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas and Zelensky postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive

opinion

Noncitizen voting is already illegal in federal elections. Here’s why Republicans are still pushing the issue.

The unexpected healing powers of learning how to tap dance in middle age

Questions remain over White Stadium plan

lifestyle

Bumble ran billboard ads that sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating. Then it backtracked and apologized.

My husband is on Tinder

Juli Min’s ‘Shanghailanders’ transports readers to the root of one family’s fractured relationships

food & dining

Move over filet mignon, meet the man who wants to make ostrich meat a staple

Grasshopper in Allston — a vegan pioneer — is closing. We went for one last meal.

What it’s like to be a small brand in a big sea at Expo West food show

travel

Meet the Boston architects who designed the largest cruise ship in the world

Here are five fun ‘Western’ foods to eat in South Korea

‘I’ve witnessed people at their worst on airplanes.’ Globe readers react to advice on aviation etiquette.

Arts

In Lexington, unveiling a monument to women who shaped history

Museum of Science to unveil major renovation in mid-2026

Magician Asi Wind is up to some new tricks

Books

Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, has died

Juli Min’s ‘Shanghailanders’ transports readers to the root of one family’s fractured relationships

Jamaica Kincaid’s primer on colonialism’s flora resonates with history behind Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s honeyed memories

Movies

Ethan Hawke ‘hated’ the Gen X label in his 20s. Now, ‘I’m kind of proud of it,’ he says.

Actor Steve Buscemi OK after being punched in the face in New York City

Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ dies at 98

Television

A pair of ‘SNL’ finalists with nothing in common — except that they’re very funny

John Belushi vs. Kate McKinnon. Vote in the finals of our best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket.

John Belushi’s rock ’n’ roll spirit endures

music

On Joan Jett Night, a celebration for women who love rock ’n’ roll

Those Tufts kids are middle-aged now, but the years have been kind to Guster

Museum of Science to host a podcast live taping with Jack Antonoff next month

Theater/Dance

George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

Boston Dance Theater reaches for the ‘Pinnacle’

Boston Ballet is in shape for Paris with ‘Spring Experience’

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Obituaries

Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, has died

Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93

Alex Hassilev, the last of the original Limeliters, dies at 91