Boston Globe Today | August 1, 2023

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Title IX and justice for sexual assault survivors

WATCH: Higher education reporter Hilary Burns joins us with expected updates on Title IX and the challenges that sexual assault survivors are facing. Watch →

Political implications of Hunter Biden's legal woes

WATCH: Washington Bureau reporter Jim Puzzanghera explains the political implications of Hunter Biden’s legal woes. Watch →

Nation

Police shoot Memphis man who fired gun outside Jewish school

Police said a gunman tried to enter Margolin Hebrew Academy-Feinstone Yeshiva of the South and opened fire when he could not get in. No one at the school was injured. Continue reading →

Nation

A school bus crosses the nation, connecting mass shooting families

As mass shootings continue to erupt through schools, malls, and entertainment venues across the country, a growing league of families have found themselves bound to one another by unfathomable grief. Continue reading →

Nation

Does Texas A&M’s botched hire spell doom for classroom diversity? Some say yes

While the new Texas law limiting diversity hiring is supposed to exempt academics and admissions, many are concerned it could be broadly applied — chilling free speech in the classroom. Continue reading →

World

A drone strike in Moscow and a message: Russia is not safe

A building in central Moscow housing government ministries was struck by a drone Tuesday for the second time in 48 hours, as Ukrainian officials make it increasingly clear that they are not going to allow the war to be limited to their own soil. Continue reading →

World

Europeans evacuate Niger amid risks of wider conflict

More than 250 Europeans were evacuated from the West African nation of Niger on Tuesday on a plane sent by France, nearly a week after a coup threatened to set off a regional conflict. Continue reading →

World

Israel is holding 1,200 detainees without charge, rights group says

Israel is holding more than 1,200 detainees — nearly all of them Palestinians — without charge or trial, the highest number in over three decades, an Israeli human rights group said Tuesday. Continue reading →

OPINION

The indictment of Donald Trump is essential for democracy

Even his supporters should finally see the gravity of what the former president and his rogues’ gallery did. Continue reading →

OPINION

The agony and hypocrisy of Black Republicans

Going after Ron DeSantis for sanitizing slavery’s horrors is fine, but don’t expect the same effort against Donald Trump and white supremacy. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Jan. 6 indictment is the most important case against Trump

While the previous two sets of criminal charges brought against the former president are important to pursue, the Department of Justice’s latest prosecution of Trump will likely be the most consequential. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Boston man accused in hit-and-run crash that killed 4-year-old held on $15,000 bail

Olguens Joseph was arraigned Tuesday in West Roxbury Municipal Court, where he pleaded not guilty and was ordered held on $15,000 cash bail. Continue reading →

Politics

Election authorities rule in Boston Councilor Kendra Lara’s favor in residency case

Objectors who challenged that Lara lives in her council district failed to meet the burden of proof showing that she lived outside her constituency, Boston election authorities found Tuesday. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

MBTA employee suspended after allegedly attempting to steal copper from T

Michael Sheehan, 46, of Hingham, was arraigned Tuesday in the Charlestown Division of Boston Municipal Court District Court on charges of attempted larceny and trespassing. He was released on his own recognizance. He has been suspended from his job as a track worker, according to the MBTA. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is awarded $3.475 million in arbitration

The arbitrator basically split the difference between the player's and the club's figures. Also, Trent Frederic avoided a hearing by agreeing to a two-year deal. Continue reading →

Revolution

Revolution place Bruce Arena on administrative leave amid allegations of ‘insensitive and inappropriate remarks’

Longtime assistant Richie Williams will coach the team while MLS conducts an investigation into the charges. Continue reading →

On soccer

After three disconcerting results in Women’s World Cup, questions are unavoidable for US

For now, they should be happy that they’re still in the chase, but that never has been enough for the program that set the gold standard for the women’s game. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Larry Culp brings GE back from the brink

The first outsider to run General Electric, Culp accelerated the breakup of the company, cut costs, and increased productivity. Continue reading →

innovation beat

Robot maker Symbotic’s stock is blasting off. It’s now one of the state’s biggest companies.

The Wilmington firm is impressing Wall Street with growth and a new warehouse venture. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

Caterpillar sales stay strong

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

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MUSIC REVIEW

A soaring set from Pink at Fenway Park

Playing the first of her two Fenway shows Monday night, Pink cemented her reputation as a larger-than-life star who is unafraid to open up about her life — which she somehow manages while careening around a stage or catapulting through the air. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’: Secret of the snooze

“Mutant Mayhem” is yet another tired retread of the titular turtles’ origin story. Continue reading →

Books

Ben Purkert examines masculinity in his debut novel, ‘The Men Can’t Be Saved’

The Harvard almunus will discuss his novel at Harvard Book Store on Aug. 3. Continue reading →