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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Politics

Mass. has long collected federal benefits meant for children in its care. Some lawmakers want to change that.

“I needed help, I was struggling,” Marissa Pike said. “If they had set that money aside for me, it would have turned my life around.” Continue reading →

Residential

‘One of those wicked problems’: Many Cape Cod firefighters can’t afford to live in the towns they cover

As the cost of housing climbs, many firefighters can no longer afford to live in the towns they serve, meaning they can’t help as readily in emergencies. Continue reading →

Politics

A new BMC policy turns away migrant families seeking shelter — even if it means sending some to the airport in an Uber

The move by Boston Medical Center is the latest sign of the strain on the state, which has grappled with an overwhelming need for more shelter space amid a surge of migrant and homeless families in recent months. Continue reading →

Vermont

‘It happened so fast’: Residents of Vermont capital scramble after flooding

Rescuers in canoes and inflatable boats made their way around Montpelier's downtown, hauling residents in. Continue reading →

Transportation

The vacation’s over — and the real Sumner traffic has just begun

As workers returned, traffic into downtown Boston via the Tobin Bridge and Ted Williams Tunnel slowed to a crawl during the morning commute. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Supreme Court justices and donors mingle at campus visits. These documents show the ethical dilemmas

Records show that Supreme Court justices have attended publicly funded events at colleges and universities that allowed the schools to put the justices in the room with influential donors, including some whose industries have had interests before the court. Continue reading →

Politics

Justices teach when the Supreme Court isn’t in session. It can double as an all-expenses-paid trip.

Teaching is encouraged as a way to demystify the Supreme Court while exposing the justices to a cross-section of the public. Yet the costs are often extravagant and paid by donors. Continue reading →

Nation

DeSantis’ striking, risky strategy: Try not to trick small donors

For the DeSantis campaign, the vow of no trickery is risky. Trump, the most successful online Republican fund-raiser ever, has shown that such tactics work. Continue reading →

The World

World

The invasion of Ukraine spurred NATO to revamp its defense plans against Russian attack

President Biden and his NATO counterparts have endorsed a shakeup of the way the alliance would respond. Continue reading →

World

NATO chief says no timetable set for Ukraine’s membership; Zelensky calls that ‘absurd’

NATO leaders say they will allow Ukraine to join the alliance "when allies agree and conditions are met." Continue reading →

World

White House is reaching out to China to avert confrontation

After three years of self-isolation by China, President Biden’s top aides are flying into Beijing throughout the summer to try to convince and cajole Chinese officials, including Xi Jinping, the nation’s leader, on building a new foundation for relations. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The MAGA mindset: Make America Glum Again

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, the party’s top two candidates, have set a doom-and-gloom tone. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

DCF should stop taking Social Security benefits from foster children

When children age out of care, they need the money. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Neighbors laud plan for supportive housing in Franklin Park

We are excited about the potential of the proposal to address the growing and entangled crises of unaffordable housing and mental illness in our Black and brown communities. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Investors propose $30 million plan to renovate White Stadium for women’s soccer team

The proposal presents a dramatic overhaul of not only the 74-year-old stadium, which is in disrepair, but also that of the parklands surrounding the structure. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Former employee sues MIT, aerospace professor over workplace discrimination

The complaint alleges Jeffrey Hoffman purposefully prevented Raji Patel, a woman of Indian descent who worked as associate director of the program from 2002 to 2021, from receiving a fair wage and title advancement. Continue reading →

Politics

Healey recommends head of Boston police watchdog office for Suffolk register of probate

Governor Maura Healey is recommending Stephanie Everett, the head of Boston’s police watchdog agency, to be appointed Suffolk Register of Probate and Family Court, replacing Felix D. Arroyo who announced his retirement in March. Continue reading →

Sports
Business

THE FINE PRINT

Raymond James to pay more than $12m over ‘unreasonable’ commissions

The settlement, which was announced Tuesday, is the result of an investigation by six states, with the Massachusetts Securities Division leading the probe, according to the office of the secretary of state. Continue reading →

Business

EzCater CEO Stefania Mallett to step down

A former Amazon and Lyft executive will take the helm of the online business-meal service starting Aug. 14. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Commuting doesn’t have to be an absolute nightmare

There are reasons to hope that the mess on the state’s roads and rails can be cleaned up. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Remains of missing World War II US Army soldier from Mass. identified 79 years later, federal officials say

Federal officials have identified the remains of a US Army soldier from Massachusetts who went missing during World War II in Italy while his unit was engaged in defensive fighting against the fascist enemy, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Benno Schmidt Jr., a reforming leader at Yale and CUNY, dies at 81

During his six years leading Yale, he fought with the faculty over painful budget cuts, changes that left many people bitter but the university better off in its finances and academic direction. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Fred Hoffman, who was lauded for his Vietnam coverage, dies at 100

He later served as press secretary to Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Boston awards $7.3 million to arts and culture groups

The so-called Cultural Investment Grants, a one-time infusion courtesy of American Rescue Plan Act funds, will be distributed among 11 grantees over the next three and a half years. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★1/2

Choose to accept this ‘Mission’

Tom Cruise takes “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” to new heights. Continue reading →

Television

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ creator Jenny Han on season two’s ties to the Cape, Taylor Swift, and finding forgiveness

Cousins Beach, home to multi-generational memories and three best friends stuck in a love triangle, is the magical setting for three novels and now two seasons of the popular young adult franchise. Continue reading →