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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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Social Justice

‘We’re being ripped off’: Teens investigating equity find Stop & Shop charges more in Jackson Square than at a more affluent suburb

Several youth organizers with the Hyde Square Task Force who were researching inflation learned about how low-income shoppers often pay more for the same goods than shoppers in more affluent areas, and they wanted to test out that theory themselves. Continue reading →

Residential

To meet new state housing law, Newton aims to make its villages a little taller

One of Boston’s largest suburbs has a year-end deadline to comply with state law that could require it to permit more than 8,000 additional homes. Continue reading →

Politics

Republicans confront latest obstacle to defeating Trump: a crowded field

Chris Sununu’s decision not to run for president reflects the growing fear among some in his party that an increasingly crowded field will fracture the support for any candidate not named Donald J. Trump. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

In Charlestown serial rape case, prosecutors describe how attacker lured victims

With his fiancée watching in the courtroom, Nilo, 35, pleaded not guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to three counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, one count of assault with intent to rape, and one count of indecent assault and battery. Continue reading →

World

As Ukrainian attacks surge, US officials see signs of counteroffensive

Ukrainian forces have stepped up artillery strikes and ground assaults in a flurry of military activity that US officials suggested Monday could signal that Ukraine’s long-planned counteroffensive against Russia had begun. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today | June 5, 2023

Watch today’s full episode of Boston Globe Today from June 5, 2023. Watch →

Police shootings of those with mental illness rising

Investigations editor Scott Allen brings us a disturbing story about police officers killing those with mental illness and how the problem has gotten worse. Watch →

New app helps monitor chronic pain

Business reporter Alexa Gagosz takes a look at ‘SOMA,’ a new app that gathers data and helps researchers determine when acute pain becomes chronic. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Schools received billions in stimulus funds. It may not be doing enough.

There are ample signs that the money has not been spent in a way that has substantially helped all of the nation’s students lagging behind. Continue reading →

Nation

Investigators seek answers about plane crash that followed sonic boom scare

Federal authorities on Monday were investigating what caused a private aircraft to fly into restricted airspace over Washington, D.C., on Sunday, triggering a response by military jets that caused a sonic boom to be heard across much of the region before the small plane crashed in Virginia, killing all four people onboard. Continue reading →

Nation

After missteps with some Hispanic voters in 2020, Biden faces pressure to get 2024 outreach right

President Biden vowed in 2020 to work “like the devil” to energize Hispanic voters, and flew to Florida seven weeks before Election Day to do just that. But, as he stepped to the podium at a Hispanic Heritage Month event near Disney World, Biden declared, “I just have one thing to say” and used his phone to play part of “Despacito.” Continue reading →

The World

World

At Normandy D-Day celebrations, echoes of Ukraine’s looming fight

While US military officers caution against too direct a comparison between the 1944 D-Day landings and Ukraine’s looming counteroffensive, the echoes of what Kyiv faces today are a dominant theme of this year’s commemorations of the young US soldiers who died on the Normandy beaches nearly 80 years ago. Continue reading →

World

In India, trains start running again by devastating crash site

A coal train, blaring its horn in the dark, was the first of dozens of trains to rumble past the Bahanaga Bazar rail station, the site of one of the deadliest train disasters in India’s history, as rail lines reopened there after midnight Monday. Continue reading →

World

With Prince Harry to testify in hacking case, royals prepare to cringe

Prince Harry’s bitter, yearslong feud with Britain’s tabloid press will come to a head this week. He is scheduled to take the stand Tuesday in a London courtroom for a lawsuit against the Mirror newspaper group on charges that it hacked his cellphone more than a decade ago. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Fear, loathing, and bike lanes in West Roxbury

Is the backlash against bike lanes really so strong that the neighborhood would prefer keeping Centre Street unsafe for everyone? Continue reading →

OPINION

Ray Flynn knows what Mayor Wu is going through. He has some advice.

"You hear what they say, you’re respectful, you thank them," then you do what you think is best for Boston. Continue reading →

OPINION

What Florida would look like without immigrants

In an entirely predictable turn of events, Governor Ron DeSantis seems to be caught in his own cycle — the one where Republican presidential hopefuls try to outdo each other on immigration policy. Continue reading →

Metro

Transportation

MBTA submits revised worker safety plan after feds dubbed first draft ‘insufficient’

Federal regulators said they are reviewing the new proposal. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

After abruptly shutting its practices last week, Compass Medical files for bankruptcy

The lawsuit argues that the organization abandoned its 70,000 patients by closing its facilities without notice, leaving them scrambling to fill prescriptions, find new doctors, and reschedule medical examinations. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

State health rapid response team deployed to Chelsea veterans’ home after new COVID-19 outbreak

As of midday Monday, 15 residents and 10 staff members have tested positive. Continue reading →

Sports

stan grossfeld

Catching up with Steve Pearce, MVP of the Red Sox’ 2018 World Series victory

The unlikely hero reflected on his retirement from baseball and that magical October when it all came together for him. Continue reading →

RAYS 4, RED SOX 1

Defense improves but the losing continues for Red Sox as Rays claim series finale, too

Tampa Bay took three of four games in the series. While Red Sox starter Brayan Bello worked six solid innings, the bats failed to get going against Rays ace Shane McClanahan. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics roster report card: Grading Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard, and the rest of the non-rotation players

Who failed to meet expectations? Who exceeded them? Let's break it down. Continue reading →

Business

Commercial

Long-planned project north of Andrew Square starts moving forward again

The plan would eventually put 4 million square feet of housing and commercial space on 21 acres along Dorchester Avenue. Continue reading →

bold types

Silbert keeps eye on rising tide of women running higher ed

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Biotech

Wu launches workforce initiative to get 1,000 Boston residents into biotech jobs

The city’s initial commitment of $4 million is expected to grow over time as the program expands. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Former FBI agent Robert Hanssen, who was convicted of spying for Russia, dies in prison

Mr. Hanssen had divulged a wealth of information about American intelligence-gathering, including extensive detail about how US officials had tapped into Russian spy operations, since at least 1985. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

FOOD

Beer garden at City Hall Plaza to reopen Wednesday

D&D Beer Garden, a collaboration between Democracy Brewing and Distraction Brewing, was selected by the city to run the space in partnership with Jimmies Cafe of Roslindale, offering food and beverages for all ages. Continue reading →

Restaurants

A pint with your pug? Dog-friendly dining and drinking starts in Boston

Boston’s dog-friendly dining program at beer gardens and outdoor restaurant patios officially launched this week, and nearly two dozen businesses have received special variances allowing customers to bring their canines to the al fresco spots, city officials said. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

How do I ask this person out?

He’s staff, I’m a volunteer. Continue reading →