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On the fourth day of juror deliberations, four key moments in the Karen Read trial

Here are four key moments from the trial that has drawn national media attention.
The Karen Read trial has divided Canton. What happens when it’s over?

Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Jan. 6 riot defendants with obstruction, the same charge Trump faces
The justices ruled that the charge of obstructing an official proceeding must include proof that defendants tried to tamper with or destroy documents.

Court allows cities to enforce bans on sleeping outside High court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old decision in victory for business interests Here are the major cases the Supreme Court will decide

Migrants will no longer be allowed to sleep at Logan Airport, Healey administration says
It was the administration’s latest response to a surge of migrants that has overwhelmed the state’s homeless shelter system.

Today is Rupa Shenoy’s last day hosting WBUR’s ‘Morning Edition’
Following her departure from the public radio station, Deborah Becker, a senior correspondent and host, will fill in as the interim host of the morning news show.

Willa McKee, Governor McKee’s mother who starred in his political ads, has died
Mrs. McKee died in her home under hospice care, surrounded by family members, the family said in a statement Friday

Man accused of raping teenage girl in Rockland shelter is released on bail

Cory Bernard Alvarez pleaded not guilty in May to charges of aggravated child rape and rape of a child with force, records show.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

A stunner of a summer day is upon us. Check out the details

 Weather mailbag: We’re talking red sunrises and sunsets, blizzards, and warm spells

It was a tornado. Storms tore through Mass. and R.I. with winds up to 100 mph, experts say.

 Tornado survey team to assess storm damage in other parts of Mass.

Police officer shoots man in Manchester, N.H., officials say

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

This town’s name isn’t a punch line. Or is it? Exploring Athol’s surprisingly posh, somewhat scandalous Scottish roots.

The Massachusetts town’s name is often the butt of jokes. However, Athol is a direct descendant of Scottish nobility. Well, almost.
2024 Presidential debate

Fresh off debate, Biden and Trump hit battleground states they lost in 2020
Post-debate rallies by President Biden in North Carolina and Donald Trump in Virginia demonstrate how both campaigns have expanded their maps of competitive states from the six that decided the 2020 election.

See how the debate unfolded Why it would be tough to replace Biden on the presidential ticket Here’s a fact check of the claims made by Trump and Biden

Scorecard: Grading the debate performances of Trump and Biden

7 key takeaways from the presidential debate between Trump and Biden

Photos: Biden, Trump face off in presidential debate
dan shaughnessy

This sure feels like Alex Cora’s last season with the Red Sox, and other thoughts

He is the face of the franchise and the best thing the Sox have going for them. He also is in the final year of his contract. No team serious about keeping its manager would allow this.
bob ryan

Where does this Celtics championship rank among the other 17?

The 18th title was eminently satisfying and joyful, but this is a franchise steeped in history, and the bar is set high.
Celtics select Gonzaga’s Anton Watson in second round of NBA Draft Four things to know about Anton Watson
tara sullivan

School buddies Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk brought home titles. It’s no surprise to their St. Louis teacher.

The high school classmates won professional championships within a week of each other, completing a path to success they began years ago.
Tracking every Bruins pick in the 2024 NHL Draft
PARENTING UNFILTERED

Readers sound off on the spots that didn’t make our best beaches list

I’m accustomed to reader feedback — good and bad! — but last week was special. The sea was angry that day, my friends. Beaches provoke strong, sometimes salty, emotions.
Here are New England’s 16 best beaches for families
MATTHEW GILBERT

The best shows of the year, so far

Remember when we were worried that last year’s Hollywood strikes would leave us with a dearth of TV goodness this year? Turns out we fretted for nothing. Here are 10 of my favorites, plus a bonus 10.

Oldest active female train operator in the world spreads love, empathy, and a fondness for Aquarium Station

Helen Antenucci has been working as an MBTA train operator for 29 years and is a certified Guinness World Record holder for being the oldest active female train operator.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I felt a spark when we pulled the [pinball] lever together and our hands touched’

Will these two daters bond over a classic American arcade game?
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden’s dismal failure

Panicked Democrats are talking about the need for Biden to let Democrats choose a different standard-bearer. For the good not just of his party but also of the country, Biden needs to listen.
GLOBE OPINION COLUMNISTS

Six Globe columnists on the first presidential debate of 2024

LETTERS

Debate 2024: Did we all just see that?
EDITORIAL

Curbs on ghost guns, a better ‘red flag’ law on owners can’t wait for next year
PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

How one sex therapist became an expert on burnout
LGBTQ Pride Month
ADDRESS

Push for LGBTQ+ housing gains traction in US
DEVRA FIRST

They fed patients in the early days of AIDS. Their work continues to shape health care today.

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

More recent News

Mashpee teenager killed in car crash remembered as ‘uniquely compassionate’ in obituary
"Nolan was a uniquely compassionate person for someone so young," the obituary read.

Cambridge cyclist deaths put spotlight on truck, intersection dangers
The crashes underscore the fact that as communities across Greater Boston work to add bike infrastructure, even the separated lanes favored by bike riders can only do so much to prevent serious injuries and deaths.

Uber, Lyft and AG reach $175 million settlement that will boost gig-driver pay, likely avoid costly ballot fight
The ride-hailing companies will provide minimum pay of $32.50 an hour in a deal that likely voids the independent contractor ballot measure.

This N.H. axe-throwing champion proved he’s a cut above the rest
27-year-old Austin Agosti of Nashua takes the title at the International Axe Throwing Championship in Canada.

Schools are teaching math word problems all wrong. But some educators have found a better way.
In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on “key words,” the traditional, simplistic approach that often leads younger students astray

BLOTTER TALES
Turtles are saved, a fox is rescued, and a man loses his keys in a weird way
Turtles get the attention of police, a man loses his keys in a strange way, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

Iowa’s Supreme Court tells lower court to let strict abortion law go into effect
The 4-3 ruling is a win for Republican lawmakers, and Iowa joins more than a dozen other states with restrictive abortion laws following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was ‘hunting’ children
Pete Arredondo was arrested and briefly booked into jail before he was released Thursday night on 10 state jail felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child in the May 24, 2022, attack.

Israel orders evacuations as strikes pound Gaza City

Israel ordered people in part of eastern Gaza City to evacuate Thursday as Palestinian officials and residents reported heavy strikes and multiple casualties. People in the area described a frantic effort to get out as explosions sounded around them.

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tech lab

This Cambridge startup can churn out AI-generated music in 30 seconds. The recording industry would like a word.

The world’s leading recorded music companies filed suit against Suno this week, alleging that it’s illegal to use copyrighted recordings without permission to train AI systems.

‘It’s good for people to see the real deal.’ After all these years, James Taylor still delighting the masses.
He's played about 4,000 shows and earned praise from the likes of Carole King and Jackson Browne. As he celebrates 50 years at Tanglewood, James Taylor is still comforting and connecting to his audience.

‘You don’t say something belongs to you when it belongs to someone else’: Nantucket food and wine festival sparks lawsuit
Two parties are laying claim to the annual event at the same date and venue.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Racial discrimination complaints mount in Metco program as families seek legal action
As racial tensions have intensified nationwide, the amount of discrimination Metco children have experienced from their classmates and educators has become more prevalent, parents and advocates say, prompting some parents to seek legal recourse.

Culture & Lifestyle

In Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods,’ family secrets invade summer camp

Take this job and . . . show it: Why TV shows about work can work so well

Boston-bred Lake Street Dive returns to its old territory

Where exactly is Western Mass.? ‘Janet Planet’ will show you.

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

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.

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

IDEAS | CHRISTINE MEHTA

Man or bear? Which would women rather encounter on a hiking trail?
JEFF JACOBY

Will a government warning label really make social media safer?
RENÉE GRAHAM

A famous father won’t let haters dim his pride in his trans son

John Sasso

What Biden needs to say to win the debate with Trump
EDITORIAL

Clarence Thomas’s ethical lapses bring shame on the nation’s highest court
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Mashpee teenager killed in car crash remembered as ‘uniquely compassionate’ in obituary

"Nolan was a uniquely compassionate person for someone so young," the obituary read.

Tornado survey team continues assessing storm damage in other parts of Mass.

NWS investigators will determine whether another tornado hit the area.
RHODE MAP

Get ready for more Raimondo for president talk

The general consensus is that last night’s debate didn’t go very well for President Joe Biden. It didn’t take long for Democrats and liberal journalists across the country to launch another round of speculation that the party might need to replace Biden atop the ticket.

Police officer shoots man in Manchester, N.H., officials say

A man was shot by a police officer in Manchester, N.H. Friday morning, according to Attorney General John M. Formella’s office.

Sports

olympics

Cooper Flagg, Payton Pritchard chosen for USA Basketball select team to help with Olympic prep

The Maine native and the NBA champion are among the 15 players announced Friday as members of the USA Basketball men’s select team that will train alongside the squad the Americans are sending to Paris.
bruins

Tracking every Bruins pick in the 2024 NHL Draft

The Bruins hold four picks in this year's NHL Draft, hosted at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Padres at red sox | 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV+)

Game 81: Padres at Red Sox lineups and notes

The Red Sox send righthander Nick Pivetta to the mound. Righty Randy Vásquez gets the ball for San Diego. And you can only watch the game on Apple TV+.
bob ryan

Where does this Celtics championship rank among the other 17?
US Senior Open

Wollaston’s Jeff Martin has a blast at US Senior Open; Hiroyuki Fujita, Richard Green tied after first round
tara sullivan

School buddies Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk brought home titles. It’s no surprise to their St. Louis teacher.

Business

What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety, and other issues under a far-reaching decision by the Supreme Court.

Today is Rupa Shenoy’s last day hosting WBUR’s ‘Morning Edition’

Following her departure from the public radio station, Deborah Becker, a senior correspondent and host, will fill in as the interim host of the morning news show.
TALKING POINTS

US customers abroad report issues connecting to their networks

Optum walks away from its agreement to buy Steward’s doctors network
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

In Little League, I shrank. In summer camp Wiffle Ball, I swung for glory.
Follow-up

A new twist in the saga of Shelby Hewitt, high school imposter
LOVE LETTERS

We’re broken up now, but I can’t help wondering if we have a future

Cooking

Here’s the scoop: You can make delicious ice cream at home

metro

Man accused of raping teenage girl in Rockland shelter is released on bail

Fourth of July fireworks kick off this weekend in N.H.

Migrants will no longer be allowed to sleep at Logan Airport, Healey administration says

sports

This N.H. axe-throwing champion proved he’s a cut above the rest

This sure feels like Alex Cora’s last season with the Red Sox, and other thoughts

US Soccer says Tim Weah, other players targets of racist abuse after Copa America loss to Panama

business

Uber, Lyft and AG reach $175 million settlement that will boost gig-driver pay, likely avoid costly ballot fight

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate

The July 4 fireworks, now brought to you by Herb Chambers

politics

What it means for the Supreme Court to throw out Chevron decision, undercutting federal regulators

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, overturning decades-old decision in victory for business interests

Nation

Indictment accuses former Uvalde schools police chief of delays while shooter was ‘hunting’ children

Biden’s debate performance spurs Democratic panic about his ability to lead party against Trump

A father who lost 2 sons in a Boeing Max crash waits to hear if the US will prosecute the company

World

Bolivian government says it detained 4 more people in connection with a failed coup attempt

Iran votes in snap poll for new president after hard-liner’s death amid rising tensions in Mideast

Ultra-Orthodox Jews block highway to protest Israel’s new mandatory military service ruling

opinion

There’s a gaping hole in Boston’s live music scene

Big night: Biden and Trump prepare to take the debate stage

Sex and stress? There’s a connection. How one sex therapist became an expert on burnout.

lifestyle

Readers sound off on the spots that didn’t make our best beaches list

My partner is a serious flirt

Can people really change? Tell the Love Letters podcast.

food & dining

Zomsa brings a chic taste of Nepal to Arlington Center, with momos and martinis

ButterBird opens in Watertown; PLNT Burger comes to Coolidge Corner

‘You don’t say something belongs to you when it belongs to someone else’: Nantucket food and wine festival sparks lawsuit

travel

This town’s name isn’t a punch line. Or is it? Exploring Athol’s surprisingly posh, somewhat scandalous Scottish roots.

A new tour in Boston, an upstate New York escape, and a portable jump starter for summer travels

Soaking in the sun — and the history — of Palm Springs

Arts

Mystic Seaport Museum set for major expansion

David Ibbett’s Mars Symphony turns the mysterious red planet into an instrumental soundscape

Patrick Shearn’s ‘Skynet’ takes flight at New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill in Boylston

Books

In Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods,’ family secrets invade summer camp

In ‘Horror Movie,’ horror master Paul Tremblay plays with perception and reality

Julia Phillips’s second novel, ‘Bear,’ starts slow but nails the ending

Movies

Bill Cobbs, ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Night at the Museum’ actor, dies at 90

‘A Quiet Place: Day One’: Once more, with feline

‘Kinds of Kindness’ is all kinds of messed up

Television

The best shows of the year, so far

Bill Cobbs, ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Night at the Museum’ actor, dies at 90

Richard Gadd goes from ‘Baby Reindeer’ to ‘Lions,’ Netflix to HBO

music

Kinky Friedman, musician and humorist who slew sacred cows, dies at 79

Boston-bred Lake Street Dive returns to its old territory

After 18 years, classical critic Jeremy Eichler says goodbye. Here are the lessons he’s learned about ‘the gift of art.’

Theater/Dance

A nine-play cycle chronicling three generations of a Nigerian-American family is on the way

‘MJ the Musical’ is startin’ somethin’ astonishing at Citizens Opera House

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

Health

R.I. attorney general approves sale of 2 safety-net hospitals with strict ‘non-negotiable’ conditions

Lifespan, R.I.’s largest health care system, to become Brown University Health. The deal includes millions in investments.

Dozens of CVS generic drug recalls expose link to tainted factories

Obituaries

Willa McKee, Governor McKee’s mother who starred in his political ads, has died

Kinky Friedman, musician and humorist who slew sacred cows, dies at 79

Bill Cobbs, ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Night at the Museum’ actor, dies at 90