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At Karen Read trial, forensic evidence has moved to the fore

Experts have recently testified about DNA found on tailight fragments from Read’s SUV, the nature of John O’Keefe’s arm injuries, and the timing of a Google search about hypothermia.
Will Karen Read testify at her murder trial? Here’s what she told reporters. Read the text messages between Read and O’Keefe the day before he died

Firewall system problem blamed for outage in state’s 911 system, officials say

The company that operates the system determined that the outage was not the result of a cyberattack or hack, but it remained unclear what caused the firewall to stop calls from reaching dispatch centers.

Boston’s teenagers report less risky behavior — sex, drugs, and fighting — but they’re sadder than ever

Today’s high school students are having less sex and doing fewer drugs than they were a generation ago.

Vermont lawmaker apologizes for repeatedly dowsing colleague’s tote bag: ‘I am truly ashamed’
A longtime Republican state legislator in Vermont apologized this week for “disrespectful conduct” against a Democratic lawmaker from the same town.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Heat wave in New England continues. Here’s how hot it could get today.

Temps will peak in the upper 90s today and Thursday before subsiding on Friday.
Dave Epstein: What to know about the heat index — and why it’s important

These heat wave maps show what to expect in New England this week

As heat wave sweeps the state, many outdoor pools remain closed

One motorcyclist killed, two injured in New Hampshire crash involving ‘gust of wind,’ officials say

Families of motorcyclists killed in 2019 crash testify at N.H. hearing for Volodymyr Zhukovskyy

Shuttle buses will replace MBTA Orange Line train service between Oak Grove and North Station this weekend

A wealthy couple allegedly poisoned their neighbors’ trees to secure a Maine harbor view. It’s united locals in rage.

The incident that was unearthed by the victim herself — the philanthropic wife of L.L. Bean’s late president — has united local residents in outrage.

Chad Finn
This Celtics championship is for ... well, a few people come to mind
This is for Joe Mazzulla, for Al Horford, for Mike Gorman, for Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and for those who stuck with them.

What to know about the Celtics victory parade, which is scheduled for Friday Here are just a few of the ways the Celtics picked apart the Mavericks
Bob Hohler | Essay

‘Got it!’ The 259-day, 50,000-mile, feel-good odyssey to a Celtics championship.

After these Celtics fans welcomed their son at 6:17 p.m. on 6/17, they made a ‘game-time name change.’ Meet Baby Jrue.
ADRIAN WALKER

These Celtics have a special bond with Boston

Globe Magazine
Why librarians at Harvard and elsewhere are racing to save vintage porn
Research libraries in Cambridge and across the country are hurrying to collect sexual ephemera from Americans’ pasts, before it’s too late.

‘We’re still here:’ In Shrewsbury, Nipmuc tribe seeks to reclaim, preserve artifacts

There is a sweeping endeavor underway to preserve and study Nipmuc artifacts and heritage in Shrewsbury, which lies at the heart of the tribe's historic homeland in central New England.

For local chefs and foodies, Juneteenth flavors are as wide as Boston’s African diaspora

Three local chefs show how the holiday transcends cultures and generations.

What’s open, closed on Juneteenth in Massachusetts

The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth

Watch: Honoring trailblazers in Boston’s civil rights movement

Cambridge is considering a controversial approach to saving local news: Having the city pay for it.

A new proposal would see taxpayer funds spent to prop up community coverage. Elected officials and journalism experts have doubts.
LOVE LETTERS

My partner’s family secrets are driving a wedge between us

I suspect he’s keeping information about an inheritance from his siblings, and I feel complicit.

Steward delays bid deadline for its Massachusetts hospitals by three weeks

Steward, which filed for bankruptcy May 6, gave no reason for the delay.
Opinion
IDEAS | JOSEPH G. ALLEN AND KARI NADEAU

Heat waves like this one demand a rethinking of air conditioning

Intense heat is a growing threat across the country. Here’s how city leaders should make sure we stay cool indoors.
SCOT LEHIGH

Britain signals a left turn even as the EU looks right
RENÉE GRAHAM

Republicans are trying to ‘cheap fake’ their way back to the White House
EDITORIAL

If we’re pretty sure social media endangers kids, shouldn’t we do something about it?
LETTERS

Mass. sees a drop in opioid-related death rates but no letup in harm
LGBTQ Pride Month

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom
Boston Globe Today

‘Pride is a riot’: Elevating queer voices and stories in June

Boston Pride parade awash in positivity

See photos of Boston’s Pride parade on a sunny and colorful day

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Gilgo Beach suspect’s how-to manual reflects a killer’s mind, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Rex Heuermann created the document to “methodically blueprint” the selection, killing, and disposal of victims.

Tewksbury man charged with murder of 15-year-old Lowell girl, pleads not guilty
Prosecutors said Trevor Bady, 21, allegedly killed Ahliana M. Dickey following a pattern of abuse and threats. Her body was found in her family's Lowell home on Friday.

Tropical Storm Alberto, first named storm of the hurricane season, forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Alberto was officially named at 10 a.m. CT.

Boston police officer charged, suspended after allegedly striking daughter with door

Jennifer de los Santos, a six-year veteran of the department, was arraigned on a single count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on June 3.

Cape Cod land for sale? More than 90 acres in Sandwich have hit the market.

“This is definitely a unique opportunity,” said John E. Ciluzzi, president of Premier Commercial.

Climate protesters arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange

Two climate protesters were arrested Wednesday for spraying orange paint on the ancient Stonehenge monument in southern England, police said.

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‘Our movement is not going to die down’: Pro-Palestinian student protesters gear up for future disruptions

Protesters are continuing to organize in communities across the state this summer, and the college students leading them say they’re gearing up for another intense season of activism in the fall.
Emerson College to cut faculty positions amid enrollment decline linked to campus protests, crackdown

State watchdog calls on Mass. lawmakers to appoint receiver for ‘rudderless’ cannabis commission
The request marked the latest escalation of scrutiny of the Cannabis Control Commission, which has been beset by a series of scandals, high-profile job vacancies, and resignations.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Boston Public Schools student homelessness hits all-time high. Why has it gotten so bad?
More than 5,000 BPS students have experienced homelessness at some point this school year. It’s a record level for the district, a troubling trend that has been on the rise since the 2021-2022 school year.

As Supreme Court grapples with ethical concerns, Democrats mull how to take advantage of its unpopularity
The Supreme Court's actions both inside and outside the chamber may have opened a new chapter in which the highest court plays a bigger role for Democrats on the campaign trail.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Star Wars’ at Fenway? Sounds like a home run.

A ‘Romy and Michele’ prom in P-town

Long a scene-stealer, June Squibb gets her first leading role at 94 in ‘Thelma’

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

If Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown beat the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals and carry the team to Banner No. 18, their legacies would be cemented. But all of this year’s success means nothing without a ring.
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Peter May

The champion Boston Celtics — this is just the beginning
IDEAS | JAMES STURZ

One year later, questions still loom about the doomed dive of the Titan
JOAN VENNOCHI

Is Governor Healey up for fixing the State Police?
Renée Sagiv

Colleges should commit to reversing the dangerous trend of easy morality
EDITORIAL

Foul-mouthed, sexist trooper puts the spotlight on State Police
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

What is lost when Black churches leave Boston?

WATCH: Some congregations have left for the suburbs. Reporter Tiana Woodard explains why and what some leaders are doing to stay.

As heat wave sweeps the state, many outdoor pools remain closed

With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns caused by climate change, would-be swimmers say facilities should adapt to the changes and open sooner.

Vermont lawmaker apologizes for repeatedly dowsing colleague’s tote bag: ‘I am truly ashamed’

A longtime Republican state legislator in Vermont apologized this week for “disrespectful conduct” against a Democratic lawmaker from the same town.

Will Karen Read testify at her murder trial? Here’s what she told reporters.

“There is no case against me,” Read said.

Sports

Chad Finn

This Celtics championship is for ... well, a few people come to mind

This is for Joe Mazzulla, for Al Horford, for Mike Gorman, for Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and for those who stuck with them.

How to order the Celtics championship edition of The Boston Globe

Here are the details on how to get a copy of Tuesday’s Boston Globe to remember the Celtics' dominant win.
Red Sox at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. (NESN)

Game 75: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Brayan Bello will be on the mound for the series finale.

Celtics parade forecast: Will the weather cooperate in time to celebrate?
celtics

After these Celtics fans welcomed their son at 6:17 p.m. on 6/17, they made a ‘game-time name change.’ Meet Baby Jrue.
Celtics

Five ways the Celtics picked apart the Mavericks en route to an NBA title

Business

Cambridge is considering a controversial approach to saving local news: Having the city pay for it.

A new proposal would see taxpayer funds spent to prop up community coverage. Elected officials and journalism experts have doubts.

In Boston condo tied to shipbuilder, the only thing that’s salty are the cocktail glasses

Our Home of the Week is a condo with three bedrooms, three full baths, fabulous molding, a Chelsea tile fireplace, and a wet bar that will have all hands on deck.
ADDRESS

The neighbor tried to trash his home sale — literally

How to order the Celtics championship edition of The Boston Globe

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GLOBE MAGAZINE

The extraordinary lives of New England’s Black whaling captains
PERSPECTIVE

Could I buy only 5 new items of clothing in a whole year? Well, I could try.
Cooking

Summer recipes: authentic fish tacos, tomato and watermelon salad, and more

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, June 17-23

metro

Tropical Storm Alberto, first named storm of the hurricane season, forms in the Gulf of Mexico

Heat hacks: 12 tips and tricks to keep your house cool

Families of motorcyclists killed in 2019 crash testify at N.H. hearing for Volodymyr Zhukovskyy

sports

Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca will be in two title parades. His Italian soccer team won a championship too.

‘Got it!’ The 259-day, 50,000-mile, feel-good odyssey to a Celtics championship.

Willie Mays, Giants’ electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ has died

business

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

Steward delays bid deadline for its Massachusetts hospitals by three weeks

Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca will be in two title parades. His Italian soccer team won a championship too.

politics

Vermont lawmaker apologizes for repeatedly dowsing colleague’s tote bag: ‘I am truly ashamed’

Immigrant families rejoice over Biden’s expansive move toward citizenship, while some are left out

Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement

Nation

Cooler temps and rain could help corral blazes that forced thousands to flee New Mexico village, killed one

Gilgo Beach suspect’s how-to manual reflects a killer’s mind, prosecutors say

Early blast of heat and humidity leaves millions sweltering across the US

World

Climate protesters arrested after painting Stonehenge monument orange

Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since Cold War

opinion

In the wake of campus protests, school administrators must educate students

One year later, questions still loom about the doomed dive of the Titan

Mass. won’t solve its housing crisis without curbing rent hikes

lifestyle

Actor Ian McKellen is in ‘good spirits’ and expected to recover from fall off stage in London

Here’s what we know about the dating rumors involving Bill Belichick and Miss Maine runner-up Jordon Hudson

Stuck on my first love

food & dining

‘James Beard loved to eat... And he was always broke’: Jacques Pépin remembers one of America’s most influential food figures

For local chefs and foodies, Juneteenth flavors are as wide as Boston’s African diaspora

At The Spirited Gourmet, unique foods are their specialty

travel

Our travel writer shares his New England summertime favorites, from the best beach to the perfect miniature golf course

This South Shore town was selected as the best seaside small town to visit in America in 2024, according to Smithsonian Magazine

The TSA cracked down on Donny Osmond and his carry-on bag full of apples

Arts

Some different looks for a most famous book — that book being ‘Moby-Dick’

Here’s the story behind New Bedford’s 20-foot-tall ‘Plastic Rooster’ made of trash

Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester explores the LGBTQ+ appeal of ‘Bewitched,’ the classic TV sitcom

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended June 16

In John Ganz’s ‘When the Clock Broke,’ finding the roots of today’s unrest in the early 1990s

Cheating death and creating paradise in Olivia Laing’s ‘The Garden Against Time’

Movies

‘The Bikeriders,’ about a 1960s Chicago motorcycle club, is a movie in motion

‘Star Wars’ at Fenway? Sounds like a home run.

Provincetown filmmaker’s ‘Art Thief’ imagines what happened before and after Gardner Museum theft

Television

What’s in a name? Less than you might think

Missing characters leave a void in ‘House of the Dragon’

Ayo Edebiri talks Celtics, Cool Dogs, and the Great Molasses Flood on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

music

Singer Justin Timberlake charged with driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons

‘The music is going up’: Guitarist Mdou Moctar, from Niger, offers a hard rock version of desert blues.

Françoise Hardy, moody French pop star, dies at 80

Theater/Dance

‘The Outsiders’ wins best musical and ‘Stereophonic’ best play as women make strides at Tony Awards

Who will win at the 2024 Tonys, and who should

Everything you need to know about the Tony Awards 2024

Health

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Owner of 2 safety-net hospitals in R.I. ordered to pay $17m within 10 days

In CVS’s home state, pharmacists in 2 retail stores vote to unionize

Obituaries

Reaction to the death of Willie Mays, ‘the godfather of center fielders’

Bob Schul, a singular US Olympian in 5,000-meter race, dies at 86

Anouk Aimée, enigmatic star of ‘A Man and a Woman,’ dies at 92