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Saturday, July 1, 2023
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Business

Disappointment, and another try, in wake of Supreme Court ruling shooting down student debt relief

The decision is a setback for borrowers, many of whom adjusted both their budgets and expectations for up to $20,000 of debt relief since the proposal was announced in August. Continue reading →

Business

‘We can never be too careful’: Mass. advocates fear effect of Supreme Court gay rights ruling

The court said some business owners have the right not to serve customers based on personal or religious beliefs. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Dysfunctional normalization’: Massachusetts is starting its fiscal year without an annual budget — for the 13th straight time

It's an ignominious streak of delays that have stretched days, weeks, or even months, and may be unmatched in the country. Continue reading →

Remote Work

When working remotely means from the deck of a boat

People with more freedom to work remotely since the pandemic are getting creative about where they do their jobs. For a few anyway, the modern-day office just might be afloat. Continue reading →

Politics

DeSantis finds friendly crowd at Moms for Liberty conference, but Trump’s influence runs deep

Moms for Liberty's second annual conference will feature speeches from five Republican presidential contenders. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today: Sports | June 30, 2023

Watch today's full episode of Boston Globe Today Sports from June 30, 2023 Continue reading →

Bringing a fan favorite back to Boston

Boston.com’s Conor Ryan breaks down the potential return of Milan Lucic among other moves for the Bruins as NHL free agency commences this weekend. Continue reading →

Hit or Miss: Which moves work for the Sox?

Gary Washburn and Conor Ryan assess which moves by Chaim Bloom are panning out for the Red Sox at the midway mark of the MLB season. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Biden administration failed to foresee Afghanistan mayhem, review finds

A State Department report released finds fault with the Biden administration’s crisis management and awareness before and during the fall of Afghanistan. Continue reading →

Politics

In striking down student loan cancellation, court also voids signature Warren-Pressley achievement

Elizabeth Warren and Ayanna Pressley touted student loan forgiveness as a signature achievement. Now it is being wiped away. Continue reading →

Nation

Maine becomes first state to decriminalize selling sex

Governor Janet Mills signed a bill into law that will eliminate penalties for those who sell sex while leaving in place laws against the purchase of it. Continue reading →

The World

World

Court votes to bar Bolsonaro from running for office

Brazil’s top elections court voted to bar the “Trump of the Tropics” from running for office for eight years. Continue reading →

World

Families of tens of thousands missing in Syria draw some hope from new UN push to find loved ones

The UN General Assembly voted to form an independent international institution to search for the missing in Syria in both government- and opposition-held areas. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The Supreme Court’s dangerous free speech view threatens LGBTQ protections

The First Amendment has never been used as a tool by which commercial businesses can not only discriminate against customers but also openly announce their intention to do so. Until now. Continue reading →

OPINION

With Supreme Court LGBTQ decision, marriage equality is at risk

The court’s decision demeans our nation’s aspirations to equality and inclusion and thereby diminishes us all. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Tremors of court’s dashing of affirmative action are keenly felt

Our society needs to find ways to explicitly level the playing field for groups that have been unconstitutionally disadvantaged for hundreds of years. Continue reading →

Metro

Weather

A heat dome has killed over a dozen in Texas. Should Bostonians be worried?

Though the heat in Massachusetts won’t be as bad as the south, temperatures are expected to rise in the coming week. Continue reading →

Transportation

Think you know the MBTA? This new game puts your T geography knowledge to the test.

Play MBTAGuessr here to see how well you know the T station locations. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

AG Campbell orders RMV not to share immigrants’ information with ICE, in proposed new state regulations

The attorney general’s office said it sought to protect the privacy rights of undocumented immigrants, who are eligible for driver’s licenses in Massachusetts when new state regulations take effect July 1. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins

Bruins place Mike Reilly on waivers and plan to buy out remainder of his contract

Reilly signed a three-year, $9 million deal with the Bruins in 2021 but spent most of the 2022-23 season playing for AHL Providence. Continue reading →

chad finn

Reshaped Celtics give us cause for excitement — and unease — about next season

After the Marcus Smart trade, they are a purely more talented team, but couldn't things go haywire with just a few missteps? Continue reading →

WOMEN'S HOCKEY

Is this the end for the Boston Pride? Their coach thinks so.

Both coach Paul Mara and former Pride defender Olivia Zafuto said it’s rumored the new women's pro hockey league will feature six teams with original branding. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Disappointment, and another try, in wake of Supreme Court ruling shooting down student debt relief

The decision is a setback for borrowers, many of whom adjusted both their budgets and expectations for up to $20,000 of debt relief since the proposal was announced in August. Continue reading →

Business

‘We can never be too careful’: Mass. advocates fear effect of Supreme Court gay rights ruling

The court said some business owners have the right not to serve customers based on personal or religious beliefs. Continue reading →

Retail

What’s open and closed on July 4th

Banks, post offices, and libraries will be closed. Grocery stores are open. Here's what else to know. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

STAGE REVIEW

In ‘The Normal Heart,’ the AIDS crisis and a battle against an epidemic of indifference

At New Repertory Theatre, director Shira Helena Gitlin and a wholly committed cast have fashioned an intense and powerful production that’s worthy of its grim subject. Continue reading →

Movies

Eight coming-of-age films to revisit the magic of girlhood

Streaming classics — new and old — to celebrate the hilarious, painful, and sometimes just plain awkward years of growing up. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

At 19, I don’t have enough dating experience

“I want to experience a relationship before I leave college.” Continue reading →