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Monday, June 24, 2024
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Higher Education

‘I can’t work alone’: On the state’s largest public campus, Javier Reyes battles a loss of trust

After no-confidence votes and calls to resign as chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Javier Reyes is focused on building and repairing relationships with a campus that hardly met him before turning sour. Continue reading →

Retail

The cannabis industry is fighting over how many stores one company can own. Here’s why.

A debate over the cap on weed permits has sparked worries of broken promises for entrepreneurs of color and fears of creating a marijuana monopoly. Continue reading →

Politics

Not-so-great expectations: For first presidential debate, Trump sets a very low bar for Biden

Setting the bar so low for Biden means he could clear it simply by finding his way on and off the CNN debate stage and answering questions coherently. Continue reading →

NH Education

Teacher in N.H. fired for secretly helping pregnant student access abortion services

The teacher, who has since secured a position at a public school in the state, admitted she lied about having food poisoning when she called in sick from work and drove the student to a medical facility, according to records. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

Cambridge is considering a controversial approach to saving local news: Having the city pay for it

A new proposal would see taxpayer funds spent to prop up community coverage. Elected officials and journalism experts have doubts. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Millions swelter as temperatures soar across the US, while floodwaters inundate the Midwest

Floodwaters threatened communities through the weekend. In northwest Iowa, 13 rivers flooded the area. Continue reading →

Nation

Ceremony marks start of rebuilding for Pittsburgh synagogue targeted in antisemitic mass shooting

Douglas Emhoff and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro were among the dignitaries marking the groundbreaking of a new structure. Continue reading →

Nation

Michael Flynn has turned his Trump-world celebrity into a family business

A New York Times investigation found Flynn family members had made at least $2.2 million monetizing Flynn’s right-wing stardom in recent years, with more than half of that going to Flynn directly. Continue reading →

The World

World

Death toll at hajj pilgrimage rises to 1,300 amid scorching temperatures

More than 1,300 pilgrims died amid scorching heat during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's health minister said Sunday. Continue reading →

World

Ukrainian drones and missiles kill 3 in Russia and Crimea, after bombing of Kharkiv leaves 3 dead

Russian authorities say more than 30 drones were shot down over the country’s western regions overnight, just hours after a Russian bomb attack on Ukraine’s second largest city of Kharkiv killed three people and left dozens in hospitals. Continue reading →

World

Many Israelis feel little sympathy for Gaza and blame Hamas

Despite being aware of the devastation in Gaza, many in Israel ask why they should show pity when Palestinians there showed none on Oct. 7. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Devra First’s ‘literary allusion perfection’

First’s tribute (“write it”) playfully indicates she knows she is flirting with critical and cultural censure by announcing she prefers crab rolls to the beloved lobster roll. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Cannabis Control Commission has gone to pot

Mired in dysfunction, the agency in charge of regulating legal cannabis needs serious reform. Continue reading →

LETTERS

If officials won’t, citizens can shape state transportation

What is wrong is the collection of policy choices that create and maintain a climate-warming infrastructure. Continue reading →

Metro

NH Education

Teacher in N.H. fired for secretly helping pregnant student access abortion services

The teacher, who has since secured a position at a public school in the state, admitted she lied about having food poisoning when she called in sick from work and drove the student to a medical facility, according to records. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

Cambridge is considering a controversial approach to saving local news: Having the city pay for it

A new proposal would see taxpayer funds spent to prop up community coverage. Elected officials and journalism experts have doubts. Continue reading →

RI POLITICS

Federal lawsuit claims sexual harassment in Warwick Water Division ‘boys club’

A former employee claims she reported sexual harassment to Water Division chief Terry DiPetrillo, who then repeatedly harassed her, and the lawsuit details a “Nazi joke” that led to assault charges against DiPetrillo. Continue reading →

Sports

golf

Why is the Travelers Championship one of the PGA Tour’s most beloved stops? We checked it out.

From the moment a charter jet whisked the best players on the PGA Tour from the US Open to the Travelers Championship, players and fans entered what has turned into an annual feel-good zone. Continue reading →

RED SOX 7, REDS 4

Reliever Zack Kelly starts Red Sox off right in series-clinching win over Reds that ends 5-1 road trip

Kelly threw 2⅔ shutout innings and was followed by seven other bullpen arms. Jarren Duran and Connor Wong paced the offense again and improved their hitting streaks to 13 games. Continue reading →

CELTICS

The first-title timeline for Jayson Tatum (age 26) and Jaylen Brown (27) puts them among excellent historical company

Who else was 27 years old during the season in which they claimed their first championship? Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and Nikola Jokic, to name a few. Continue reading →

Business

Housing

Developer once again files plans for controversial housing development behind Braintree’s South Shore Plaza

ZOM Living has filed new plans with Braintree to develop 325 apartments on the nearly nine-acre chunk of land behind the plaza, in hopes of transforming the mall into a bustling mixed-use complex. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

In boost to Mass. arts economy, theater tax credits could finally take center stage

The industry, which has sought this help from Beacon Hill for years, now appears to be poised for a breakthrough with the latest economic development bill. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real estate ‘stagers’ prep homes for market. It’s about more than furniture.

Staging is a complex and sought-after industry, especially for luxury homes, which can cost upwards of $30,000 to stage, according to local stagers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Taylor Wily, ‘Hawaii Five-0’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ actor, dies at 56

Mr. Wily, who played a shrimp truck vendor and police informant on the television reboot of “Hawaii Five-0,” and who earlier was an acclaimed professional sumo wrestler, died Thursday. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Ron Simons, who brought Black stories to Broadway, dies at 63

Mr. Simons gave up his job in high-tech to act and to, eventually, bring stories about underrepresented people to the screen and stage. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Nathan Hare, 91, dies; founded the first Black studies program

Mr. Hare was a sociologist who helped lead a five-month strike by faculty and students at what is now San Francisco State University, resulting in an agreement in 1969 to create the country’s first program in Black studies, with him as its director. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Freebies, deals on Boston fun: dance lessons, Camp Fest, and workouts for the whole family

Also, this week, enjoy the inaugural Greater Boston Stand-Up Magic show, a Pride book fair, and more. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Bridezilla threatens to stomp over children

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →