Boston Globe Today: Sports | August 11, 2023

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Celtics ownership expectations and a Baltimore blunder

WATCH: Fair or Foul: Alex Speier and Nicole Yang on if the new-look Celtics are a championship-worthy team and on Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown’s suspension. Continue reading →

Nothing but pressure in Patriots preseason opener

WATCH: Going Deep: Patriots reporter Nicole Yang breaks down this season’s expectations for the Pats’ revamped offense and concerns about the offensive line. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge limits Trump’s ability to comment on Jan. 6 evidence

The federal judge overseeing former president Donald Trump’s prosecution on charges of seeking to overturn the 2020 election rejected his request on Friday to be able to speak broadly about evidence and witnesses — and warned Trump she would take necessary “measures” to keep him from intimidating witnesses or tainting potential jurors. Continue reading →

Nation

Devastation comes to light as Maui residents slowly return to charred remains of historic town

Residents of Lahaina were being allowed back home on Friday for the first time since wildfires that have killed at least 55 people turned large swaths of the centuries-old town into a hellscape of ashen rubble. Continue reading →

Politics

How are Iowa Democrats? ‘I can’t even describe to you how bad it is.’

As Republican presidential candidates vie for the state’s caucusgoers, Iowa Democrats are at their lowest point in decades. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky fires military recruitment center chiefs after corruption probe

Zelensky cited instances of “illicit enrichment,” laundering “illegally obtained funds,” and “illegal transportation of persons liable for military service across the border.” Continue reading →

World

Jacob Zuma released after brief return to prison in South Africa

With his release, it is unlikely Zuma will serve more time in prison on the contempt charge. Continue reading →

World

Nearly 50 years after its last journey, Russia launches toward the moon

The rocket will try to land in the moon’s south polar region, where the presence of water ice has attracted the attention of numerous space programs. Continue reading →

OPINION

The old woman and the kindness of a stranger

Simple decency can feel like a bridge too far, hardly worth the effort. But here was this young woman, an everyday angel in stylishly shredded jeans and with a pierced septum, who rushed without hesitation to help a stranger and treated her with compassion. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Healey’s big chance to reshape Parole Board to her values

Boilerplate decisions, slow rolling commutations should be a thing of the past. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Reflections on the 1973 Logan plane crash and its victims

On that fateful July day, we were two young and newly graduated Northeastern University registered nurses who were working our usual day shift in the burn unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Inquiry into Everett officials’ alleged civil rights violations closed

A year-long inquiry launched by former US attorney Rachael Rollins has been closed and no federal charges will be brought. Continue reading →

Social Justice

The story behind the giant Roxbury Community College banner, and the activist history it celebrates

A large banner reading, “If It Wasn’t For Community Activism, You’d Be On A Highway Right Now,” is hung on a Roxbury Community College building, referencing the 1972 decision to turn the proposed Southwest Expressway into a walking path. Continue reading →

Health

‘The landscape has changed’ in ALS: Boston doctor says donations in honor of Sandra Bullock’s partner will speed research

A Mass. General researcher spoke with the Globe about the fatal condition, the drugs that treat it, and how donations to the hospital in the wake of the death of Bullock's partner will be used. Continue reading →

chad finn

The first Patriots preseason game didn’t tell us a whole lot, but there still were some hints

Rookies Keion White and Christian Gonzalez were eye-catching in their debuts. And this team needs another running back. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Chris Sale’s dazzling return to Red Sox lends itself to cautious optimism for both team and oft-injured starter

As impressive as Sale was, as much as he’s tried to assure the Sox he’ll be fine, it’s no longer possible to watch him overpower another team and simply take for granted what he might contribute moving forward. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

At this late stage of the season, Red Sox reliever Josh Winckowski is bringing the heat with unlikely velocity

As the season has gotten longer, Winckowski's arm has gotten stronger. "The arm is in a good spot and I’m ready to be more available down the stretch,” he said. Continue reading →

Business

As Cape Cod aims to expand its underused airport, some residents wonder why

Passenger traffic has plunged at the Hyannis airport in recent years. Now, its operators want to lengthen the runway to handle bigger new planes from New York. Continue reading →

Business

Massachusetts needs wicked more EV chargers

A new report estimates that the state will need 10,000 of the fastest DC charging connections, up from just 651 today, and 35,000 medium-speed ports known as “Level 2,” up from 5,468 today. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Here are the ugly numbers on Boston housing ‘affordability’

With mortgage rates at 7 percent, buying a home is increasingly out of reach. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Brice Marden, who rejuvenated painting in the 1960s, dies at 84

Known for an elegant fusion of minimalism and abstract expressionism, in the 1960s Brice Marden revivified painting and established himself as one of the most admired and influential artists of his generation. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Brice Marden, who rejuvenated painting in the 1960s, dies at 84

Known for an elegant fusion of minimalism and abstract expressionism, in the 1960s Brice Marden revivified painting and established himself as one of the most admired and influential artists of his generation. Continue reading →

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Books

QT Library plans to ‘build a beacon’ in Boston for the queer and trans community

After surpassing its fund-raising goal, the nonprofit plans to open a brick-and-mortar location in Boston in June 2024. Continue reading →

Names

A celebration of natural curls, locs, and braids at SOulFully Textured on Martha’s Vineyard

The festival will bring beauty and culture panels, educational programming, and activities to the all-ages event in Waban Park in Oak Bluffs. Continue reading →

FOOD

Dunkin’ may soon offer a new kind of buzz with line of spiked caffeinated beverages

Although a rep won’t spill all the beans yet. Continue reading →