Boston Globe Today: Sports | July 21, 2023

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Parting of the B’s

WATCH: Devil’s Advocate: Did the Celtics overpay Jaylen Brown? Did Patrice Bergeron leave a void that can’t be filled? Alex Speier and Jim McBride weigh in. Continue reading →

30 years of history as shot by Jim Davis

WATCH: Long-time Boston Globe sports photographer, Jim Davis, calls it a career. He joins us with some of his favorite memories and moments. Continue reading →

Nation

Congress authorizes overhaul of troubled organ transplant system

The expected law holds the promise of significant change to the hidebound transplant system, which has been beset for years by long waits for organs, patient deaths, lack of accountability, poor oversight, and widespread technological problems. Continue reading →

Nation

Senate passes bipartisan defense bill, setting up a clash with the House

The Senate gave overwhelming approval to the annual defense policy bill, sidestepping a contentious debate over abortion access for service members and quashing efforts to limit aid for Ukraine. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Biden urged to withhold some aid to Egypt

More than 20 leading US and international rights groups and think tanks separately made the same appeal. Continue reading →

World

Russian and Chinese delegates join North Korean leader Kim at a parade showing his newest missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was joined by senior Russian and Chinese delegates as he displayed his most powerful nuclear-capable missiles in a military parade marking a major war anniversary with a show of defiance against the United States and deepening ties with Moscow as tensions on the peninsula are at their highest point in years. Continue reading →

World

Head of presidential guard claims power in Niger coup

The commander of the presidential guard in Niger claimed the leadership of the West African country with a televised address Friday, two days after his military unit detained the democratically elected president and threw into uncertainty the future of a key Western ally in the region. Continue reading →

World

Moscow blames Kyiv for missile attacks in southern Russia as Kremlin forces pound Ukrainian village

Russian forces on Friday pounded a key village that Ukraine claimed to have recaptured in its grinding counteroffensive in the country’s southeast. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let Diana DiZoglio audit the Legislature’s books, within limits

Attorney General Campbell can turn this political hot potato into a teaching moment. Continue reading →

OPINION

Revere is clueless about home-based day care

Revere’s regulations for family child-care businesses are more restrictive than the state’s standards. That’s a problem. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Readers weigh in on what may be causing a rise in cancer among younger people

'A factor that the experts featured in the article “Young, fit, and sick” don’t consider is our exposure to the life-altering substances.' Continue reading →

Politics

Nearly a month past July 1 deadline, Mass. House, Senate budget leaders announce budget agreement

While Massachusetts legislative leaders did not announce any details, they said they are confident they will be able to vote on the state's fiscal year 2024 budget on Monday. Continue reading →

K-12

Amherst community rallies in support of LGBTQ+ students

Demonstrators plan to rally to demand transparency from leaders about an ongoing investigation into whether district employees discriminated against transgender students. Continue reading →

Metro

Somerville man who sat in Senate chamber during Jan. 6 insurrection sentenced to a year in prison

Noah Bacon, who participated in the takeover of the US Senate chambers during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, was sentenced to one year in federal prison, records show. Continue reading →

patriots

Patriots’ Matthew Judon explains why he is easing into things, and other camp observations

The linebacker, who was limited the first two days, said he was working on conditioning, and he would not discuss his contract or salary. Continue reading →

chad finn

With his grace and talent, Patrice Bergeron was a modern-day John Havlicek

Bergeron was not as accomplished individually or in terms of team achievement as Hondo, but he is comfortably in the gallery of Boston sports gods. Continue reading →

on soccer

For the US women in the World Cup, the mandate is clear: Finish the job around the net

Scoring has been an issue, and goal differential will be a factor in determining their path forward. Continue reading →

Business

As temperatures soar, some Mass. workers can’t beat the heat

Climate change makes already boiling working conditions even hotter. Continue reading →

Business

The Fed’s preferred inflation measure cooled in June

The data illustrate that the economy retains substantial momentum 16 months into the central bank’s campaign to slow it down. That could improve the chances of a soft landing. Continue reading →

Biotech

Biogen to bulk up rare disease treatments with $7 billion acquisition of Texas firm

The deal to buy Reata Pharmaceuticals caps a week in which the Cambridge biotech also announced job cuts in advance of its Alzheimer’s drug rollout. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Charles Wurster, scientist who battled to ban pesticide DDT, dies at 92

Dr. Wurster, a one-time Dartmouth scientist, also helped found one of the most influential environmental groups, the Environmental Defense Fund. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Charles Wurster, scientist who battled to ban pesticide DDT, dies at 92

Dr. Wurster, a one-time Dartmouth scientist, also helped found one of the most influential environmental groups, the Environmental Defense Fund. Continue reading →

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Movies

In ‘Talk To Me,’ RackaRacka YouTubers and first-time directors Danny and Michael Philippou conjure the terrors of teenhood

The YouTubers wanted their first feature film to possess a horrifying authenticity. Continue reading →

Arts

‘More than just film screenings’: Woods Hole Film Festival returns to Cape Cod for its 32nd year

At the festival’s first run in 1991, five short films were screened. This year, from July 29-Aug 5, the oldest independent film festival on Cape Cod will return to screen 110 films from 19 countries, with five world premieres. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At Roadrunner, Jason Isbell and his versatile band bring heat and heart

Sometimes the hard truths Isbell dished out came in soothing packages, and sometimes the music was tough and fiery. Continue reading →