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Big questions for the Celtics this offseason

WATCH: How important is it to lock up Derrick White? Columnist Chad Finn weighs in. And, reporter Jim McBride explains what the B's need during NHL free agency.

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WATCH: How important is it to lock up Derrick White? Columnist Chad Finn weighs in. And, reporter Jim McBride explains what the B's need during NHL free agency.

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Healey administration’s trip to Mexico border cost $6,800, records show

The Healey's administration's four-day trip to Texas included stops in Brownsville, Hidalgo, McAllen, and San Antonio.

Jury at Karen Read trial end deliberations for the week without reaching a verdict

Earlier in the day, jurors told the judge that they were deadlocked despite an “exhaustive review” of the evidence. She instructed them to continue deliberations.

What happens if there is a hung jury in the Karen Read trial?

Photos: The scene outside the Karen Read trial

Karen Read supporters photograph Karen Read as she walked down Court Street from Norfolk Superior court to a church rectory across the street.

‘Guilty is not even on the table.’ Awaiting a verdict, Karen Read supporters remain convinced of her innocence.

Man fatally struck by Orange Line train

“An adult apparently stumbled and fell into the right-of-way and was struck by an incoming MBTA train,” MBTA Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said.

Microburst, second tornado confirmed from Wednesday night storms
The NWS said a tornado that touched down in Rehoboth was rated an EF-1 and had a peak wind speed of 90 mph.

Microburst, second tornado confirmed from Wednesday night storms

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.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare said 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were stranded in a shallow, muddy area during low tide in Wellfleet on Friday.

125 dolphins stranded in ‘difficult location’ during low tide on Cape Cod, 10 dead

Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Jan. 6 riot defendants with obstruction, the same charge Trump faces

Here are the major cases the Supreme Court will decide

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

Fifteen cases of whooping cough reported in Brookline

Possible ‘incendiary device’ discovered in Haverhill. Man in custody as bomb squad investigates

2024 Presidential debate

President Biden stood on stage during the presidential debate Thursday night in Atlanta.

Commentary | Brian McGrory

The Biden we saw on Thursday night is not capable of being president for another four years

There is no shame in growing old. But there is in not knowing when to leave.

Here’s why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket Kamala Harris tries to calm Democratic fears

Could Kamala Harris be tapped as the 2024 Democratic nominee?

ANALYSIS | James Pindell

Separating fantasy from reality: What now for Democrats and Joe Biden?

Guests at the Old Town Pour House watch a debate between President Biden and presumptive Republican nominee former president Donald Trump on June 27, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.

ADRIAN WALKER

Joe Biden has always been a fighter. But it’s time to stop fighting.

Former president Donald Trump gestures during the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign at CNN's studios in Atlanta on Thursday.

Trump claims immigrants are taking over ‘Black Jobs.’ Here’s what Black voters have to 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.

Boston College president William Leahy delivered remarks at the 144th commencement in 2021.

In presidential search, Boston College faces choice between continuity and renewal

Under the Rev. William Leahy’s leadership, Boston College has become richer, bigger, more selective, and more academically prestigious. At the same time, however, he has been criticized for slow-walking efforts to make the school more welcoming to LGBTQ+ students.

Frank Bensel (left) posed with his caddie, his 14-year-old son Hagen, outside the Newport Country Club clubhouse after turning up a pair of aces during the second round of the US Senior Open.

Golfer makes history with back-to-back holes-in-one at US Senior Open in Newport: ‘We all went nuts’

Frank Bensel Jr. didn’t make the cut at the Open. But he did make history.

Alex Cora has the surprising Red Sox in the hunt for a playoff spot as the All-Star break approaches.

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.

Students at Vassal Lane Upper School work on a math assignment. It is unclear whether Cambridge will offer Algebra 1 in middle school by 2025.

As district leaders hesitate, Cambridge School Committee pushes on middle school algebra

A district official said at a recent meeting that the plan for universal eighth-grade Algebra 1 by 2025 is not feasible.

Michelle Wu Boston Mayor posing for a photo with the members of its newly-appointed reparations task force at the Museum of African American History in February 2023. Eight of the original appointees remain, and two of them are stepping down in the upcoming months.

Boston reparations task force hearing spotlights tension, hiccups in path towards repair

The hours-long meeting was the task force's first public convening in three months.

LOVE LETTERS

He supports his parents

They’ve needed help since the financial crash of 2009.

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

Boston University's Macklin Celebrini is expected to be the No. 1 pick in this year's draft.

nhl draft 2024

A look at the 2024 NHL draft prospects with New England ties

Boston University's Macklin Celebrini headlines a group of local hopefuls in this year's draft.

Tracking every Bruins pick in the 2024 NHL Draft

Opinion

President Biden seemed to lose not just his immediate train of thought but sometimes the larger track of his argument.

SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden’s disaster of a debate

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

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

LGBTQ Pride Month

Signs in support of the LGBTQ+ community are taped up over homophobic and violent graffiti spray-painted on the construction signs at the site of The Pryde senior housing development for LGBTQ+ residents in Hyde Park in 2022.

ADDRESS

Push for LGBTQ+ housing gains traction in US

Steve Honyotski, a client of Community Servings, receives a delivery from driver Christopher Zambrano at his home in Boston on June 21, 2024.

DEVRA FIRST

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

Actress Elizabeth Montgomery, right, in character as Serena, Samantha's sassy cousin on the beloved sitcom Bewitched, on location in Gloucester in 1970. She is talking to the famed Gloucester fisherman, whose statue came to life in a memorable episode, "Darrin on a Pedestal."

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

The rainbow flag flies over Boston during the Pride Week (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)

Boston Globe Today

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

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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.

Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence
Bannon filed an emergency appeal after a judge ordered him to report to prison July 1 for a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

Mass Cultural Council and Art Pharmacy launch program to prescribe arts and culture for mental health
With the launch of the new program in Massachusetts, the arts officially become a recognized health care solution in the Bay State, said Art Pharmacy CEO Chris Appleton.

Back to the ‘90s. Cambridge City Dance Party planned for Mass. Ave.
The city shut down five blocks for the free party, which will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in front of Cambridge City Hall.

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.

Victim identified in fatal Rockland house fire

Martha Murphy, 87, was found unresponsive inside the home on June 21, officials said.

Man killed after shooting at police officer in Manchester, N.H.

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

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

On their final day of direct questioning, prosecutors elicited details about the senator’s financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant.

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.

CONNECTIONS

How Carmy and ‘The Bear’ helped me understand my father’s grief
As we binge-watched 'The Bear,' I kept wondering if I should turn off the TV — until I heard my dad laugh.

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

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

Liz Moore's "The God of the Woods" is a cunning mystery.

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

Ayo Edebiri, left, and Jeremy Allen White in "The Bear."

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

Lake Street Dive (from left): James Cornelison, Mike Calabrese, Rachael Price, Akie Bermiss, and Bridget Kearney.

Boston-bred Lake Street Dive returns to its old territory

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

Special Projects

Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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.

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | CHRISTINE MEHTA

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

Cigarettes carry warning labels. But courts might see it as a different matter if the government requires labels on services that provide speech itself.

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

During the debate, President Biden should telegraph the contrast between himself and Trump in three key areas.

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

Why were there so many tornadoes this week?

Meteorologists say we’ve been stuck in a recurring weather pattern generating storms more favorable to spinning up twisters.

ADRIAN WALKER

Joe Biden has always been a fighter. But it’s time to stop fighting.

I’ve watched most of the presidential debates since at least 1988, and I struggle to think of anyone who seemed as aimless as Biden.

President Joe Biden, Donald Trump comment on debate performances

President Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump spoke after the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle at campaign events Friday.

Healey administration’s trip to Mexico border cost $6,800, records show

The Healey's administration's four-day trip to Texas included stops in Brownsville, Hidalgo, McAllen, and San Antonio.

Sports

nhl draft 2024

A look at the 2024 NHL draft prospects with New England ties

Boston University's Macklin Celebrini headlines a group of local hopefuls in this year's draft.

Then-Revolution general manager Mike Burns (left) and president Brian Bilello (right) introduce Brad Friedel as New England's new head coach in 2017.

mls

Marlborough native and longtime former Revolution executive Mike Burns joins Sporting KC’s front office

After spending 15 seasons as a member of the Revolution front staff in a variety of roles, Burns spent two years consulting for MLS on league affairs and its developmental programs.

celtics

Celtics will begin Las Vegas Summer League play on July 13

Included on their schedule is a matchup with the Mavericks.

Tour de France

Jonas Vingegaard and Taj Pogacar set to resume Tour de France rivalry

hockey

Brad Marchand (Canada) and Charlie McAvoy (US) are named to 4 Nations Face Off rosters

Padres at red sox | 7:10 p.m. (Apple TV+)

Game 81 Padres at Red Sox lineups and notes: Boston calls up lefthanded pitcher ahead of series

Business

No return date yet for NASA astronauts who launched to space station aboard Boeing’s capsule

Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing’s new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there.

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’

TALKING POINTS

US customers abroad report issues connecting to their networks

magazine

Left: Shelby Hewitt in her 2023 booking photo. Right: Rebecca Bernat.

Follow-up

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

On the International Space Station in 2011, NASA astronaut Cady Coleman participates in the ambulatory monitoring part of the Integrated Cardiovascular assessment research experiment in the Kibo laboratory.

Globe Magazine

My astronaut journey to six months in space. And what I took back home to Western Mass.

The writer, as a child, throws a pitch in his family’s backyard.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

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

Dinner with Cupid

Big questions for the Celtics this offseason

Healey administration’s trip to Mexico border cost $6,800, records show

Jury at Karen Read trial end deliberations for the week without reaching a verdict

What happens if there is a hung jury in the Karen Read trial?

‘Guilty is not even on the table.’ Awaiting a verdict, Karen Read supporters remain convinced of her innocence.

Man fatally struck by Orange Line train

Microburst, second tornado confirmed from Wednesday night storms The NWS said a tornado that touched down in Rehoboth was rated an EF-1 and had a peak wind speed of 90 mph.

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.

125 dolphins stranded in ‘difficult location’ during low tide on Cape Cod, 10 dead

Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Jan. 6 riot defendants with obstruction, the same charge Trump faces

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

Fifteen cases of whooping cough reported in Brookline

Possible ‘incendiary device’ discovered in Haverhill. Man in custody as bomb squad investigates

The Biden we saw on Thursday night is not capable of being president for another four years

Separating fantasy from reality: What now for Democrats and Joe Biden?

Joe Biden has always been a fighter. But it’s time to stop fighting.

Trump claims immigrants are taking over ‘Black Jobs.’ Here’s what Black voters have to 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.

In presidential search, Boston College faces choice between continuity and renewal

Golfer makes history with back-to-back holes-in-one at US Senior Open in Newport: ‘We all went nuts’

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

As district leaders hesitate, Cambridge School Committee pushes on middle school algebra

Boston reparations task force hearing spotlights tension, hiccups in path towards repair

He supports his parents

A look at the 2024 NHL draft prospects with New England ties

Joe Biden’s disaster of a debate

Six Globe columnists on the first presidential debate of 2024

Debate 2024: Did we all just see that?

Curbs on ghost guns, a better ‘red flag’ law on owners can’t wait for next year

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

Push for LGBTQ+ housing gains traction in US

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

‘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.

Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence Bannon filed an emergency appeal after a judge ordered him to report to prison July 1 for a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

Mass Cultural Council and Art Pharmacy launch program to prescribe arts and culture for mental health With the launch of the new program in Massachusetts, the arts officially become a recognized health care solution in the Bay State, said Art Pharmacy CEO Chris Appleton.

Back to the ‘90s. Cambridge City Dance Party planned for Mass. Ave. The city shut down five blocks for the free party, which will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in front of Cambridge City Hall.

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.

Victim identified in fatal Rockland house fire

Man killed after shooting at police officer in Manchester, N.H.

Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial rest; Judge rejects defense request for acquittals

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CONNECTIONS How Carmy and ‘The Bear’ helped me understand my father’s grief As we binge-watched 'The Bear,' I kept wondering if I should turn off the TV — until I heard my dad laugh.

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

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.

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

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

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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

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

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

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

Will a government warning label really make social media safer?

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

What Biden needs to say to win the debate with Trump

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Why were there so many tornadoes this week?

Joe Biden has always been a fighter. But it’s time to stop fighting.

President Joe Biden, Donald Trump comment on debate performances

Healey administration’s trip to Mexico border cost $6,800, records show

Sports

A look at the 2024 NHL draft prospects with New England ties

Marlborough native and longtime former Revolution executive Mike Burns joins Sporting KC’s front office

Celtics will begin Las Vegas Summer League play on July 13

Jonas Vingegaard and Taj Pogacar set to resume Tour de France rivalry

Brad Marchand (Canada) and Charlie McAvoy (US) are named to 4 Nations Face Off rosters

Game 81 Padres at Red Sox lineups and notes: Boston calls up lefthanded pitcher ahead of series

Business

Microburst, second tornado confirmed from Wednesday night storms
The NWS said a tornado that touched down in Rehoboth was rated an EF-1 and had a peak wind speed of 90 mph.

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.

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.

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.

Supreme Court rejects Trump ally Steve Bannon’s bid to delay prison sentence
Bannon filed an emergency appeal after a judge ordered him to report to prison July 1 for a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

Mass Cultural Council and Art Pharmacy launch program to prescribe arts and culture for mental health
With the launch of the new program in Massachusetts, the arts officially become a recognized health care solution in the Bay State, said Art Pharmacy CEO Chris Appleton.

Back to the ‘90s. Cambridge City Dance Party planned for Mass. Ave.
The city shut down five blocks for the free party, which will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in front of Cambridge City Hall.

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.

CONNECTIONS

How Carmy and ‘The Bear’ helped me understand my father’s grief
As we binge-watched 'The Bear,' I kept wondering if I should turn off the TV — until I heard my dad laugh.

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

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.