All of the headlines from today's paper.
Monday, June 10, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Climate

There’s a secret for Mass. cities and towns to win big bucks from Washington: Invest in sustainability

But according to the data, it’s mostly wealthy communities taking advantage of federal sustainability grants. Continue reading →

Health

‘I was screaming the whole time’: After years of complaints, some clinics now offer sedation for IUDs

In one study, nearly half of women said getting an IUD triggered 'intense pain.' Continue reading →

Politics

Biden tries to build victory old-school style, one brick-and-mortar campaign office at a time

The president's campaign staff and volunteers insist that their presence in Trump-friendly areas will be important on the margins when the votes are counted. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

Blocking a bike lane? Local social media accounts are *eager* to call you out.

Cyclists who pedal around Greater Boston are accustomed to seeing cars, trucks, and everything else on wheels hogging the bike lanes. Continue reading →

World

Benny Gantz quits Israel’s emergency government in dispute over Gaza

Israeli politician Benny Gantz, a key member of the country’s war Cabinet, quit the government Sunday over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Some nationalities escape Biden’s sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce

Thousands of migrants have been deported under the asylum ban so far. But the Biden administration is also running into difficulties. Continue reading →

Nation

Beau Biden’s presence hovers over Hunter’s trial — and the Biden presidency

In a family that cherishes tight relationships, respects fate, and faithfully memorializes tragedies, the effect of Beau’s promising life and his death at 46 was evident on many of those at the trial of Hunter Biden. Continue reading →

Nation

From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them

Thousands will gather in Indianapolis this week for the annual meeting of Southern Baptists, the largest Protestant denomination in the country. Continue reading →

The World

World

Far right gains in European Parliament projections; France’s Macron calls snap elections

Although a combination of centrist, pro-European parties were projected to maintain a majority in the European Parliament, Macron acknowledged that those parties had taken a disproportionate hit. Continue reading →

World

Modi, striking a modest tone, is sworn in for a third term

Leaders of other political parties are enjoying something that for years was singularly Narendra Modi’s: relevance and the spotlight. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Set consent aside — law must forbid authority figures from having sex with students

"The policy of the state must be that it is never appropriate, and therefore always unlawful, for a person in authority in a school setting to have sexual relations with a student." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

How can new fareboxes be this expensive?

Contactless payments for bus and subway riders will be nice to have. But is the T’s long-delayed new fare collection system really the best use of nearly $1 billion? Continue reading →

LETTERS

Metco student’s bias complaint against Melrose signals a pattern

I urge Melrose to address the apparent racism within its disciplinary system and begin the process of implementing restorative practices. Continue reading →

Metro

Health

What to ask your doctor before getting an IUD

If you're going to get the highly effective form of birth control, what do you need to know? We consulted experts. Continue reading →

K-12

Boston School Committee weighs changing Burke High School name to honor a former principal, Albert Holland

A group of alumni and community members are pushing to rename the Burke after former head of school, Albert D. Holland. Holland served as the Burke’s head of school from 1982 to 1993. Continue reading →

Metro

Six ways to keep your yard (and yourself) mosquito-free this summer

Warmer weather has returned to Boston, bringing a dreaded pest — mosquitoes. So what's the best way to keep them away? We asked the experts. Continue reading →

Sports

ADAM HIMMELSBACH | INSTANT ANALYSIS

It’s Derrick White delivering yet again in the clutch, and other observations from Boston’s 105-98 win in Game 2

White swooped in and swatted Mavericks forward P.J. Washington’s dunk attempt after Dallas cut Boston's late lead to five, his Celtics weathering another cold shooting night for Jayson Tatum and a team-wide struggle from beyond the arc. Continue reading →

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

Joe Mazzulla settles in and embraces expectations as coach of these championship-level Celtics

On the way to the Finals vs. the Mavericks, Mazzulla came out on top in coaching matchups against NBA champions Erik Spoelstra (Heat) and Rick Carlisle (Pacers). Continue reading →

analysis

The Mavericks love assists, lobs, and 3s. The Celtics stopped it all. Here’s what the data say.

Luka Doncic and the Mavs did three things very well in their run through the playoffs to the NBA Finals. But they couldn't do any of them in Game 1 Friday. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

BU survey says people want social networks, not government, to remove fake news

The survey found that 63 percent of respondents want social media companies like Facebook and X to take down false information, while 57 percent say the companies should provide only limited access to such postings. Continue reading →

Biotech

Cow burps are a major source of methane emissions. A Boston startup is working on a vaccine to fix that.

The methane emitted by the world’s billion-plus belching cattle has roughly the same impact on the climate as all the passenger vehicles on the planet, says Colin South, chief executive of ArkeaBio. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Christopher Edley Jr., civil rights advocate in White House and academia, dies at 71

Setting an example with his own decades of advocacy, Mr. Edley once wrote that progress comes "from the hard work of building community." Continue reading →

Obituaries

Chet Walker, a seven-time All-Star forward who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died

Mr. Walker also joined Bob Love for a potent forward combination that led the Chicago Bulls to several playoff appearances. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jürgen Moltmann, who reconciled religion with suffering, dies at 98

He drew on his searing experiences as a German soldier during World War II to construct transformative ideas about God as a force who suffers along with humans and grants salvation to all. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Alisa Amador almost quit music. Then, NPR called.

On her debut album, ‘Multitudes,’ the Cambridge singer-songwriter finds the strength to ‘coexist with the questions.’ Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Pickleball, Portugal, and purling — plus, a lobster bonus

Things to do this week without spending much money. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

‘Friendship with benefits’ offers neither

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →