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Sunday, July 7, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Housing

A 10,000-unit housing development at Suffolk Downs is on hold indefinitely. Here’s why.

The construction pause is a testament to how high interest rates and materials costs are preventing developers from building much-needed projects. Continue reading →

Climate

In the Berkshires, an effort to corral climate change, one stream at a time

Thousands of roads crossing Massachusetts waterways are unprepared for climate change and at risk of rainstorm blowouts. Environmental groups in the Berkshires have a solution. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Amid scandals, Healey urged to look outside for State Police leader

The accumulation of State Police scandals has led to a growing chorus of critics calling for Governor Maura Healey to flex new powers granted by the state’s 2020 police reform law and choose a new leader from outside the agency’s ranks. Continue reading →

Elections

Top Arizona election official tries to fight denialism with transparency. He might lose anyway.

Stephen Richer’s theory is that if he earnestly and hyperactively engages to demystify the election process and address concerns, most people will respond positively. Continue reading →

Nation

As Biden digs in, more supporters want him to end his campaign

Numerous officials, lawmakers, and strategists in President Biden’s own party increasingly see his candidacy as unsustainable — and their anxieties are steadily spilling into public view. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Who died in the Tulsa Race Massacre?

The massacre, among the most horrific racial attacks in American history, left Tulsa’s Greenwood district, a Black neighborhood, in smoldering ruins. Continue reading →

Nation

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

“We’re the first farmers of this land," Tribal Chairman Mark Fox said. Continue reading →

Nation

These obscure Democrats could soon become kingmakers

In the — still unlikely — scenario in which President Biden steps down as the nominee, they will suddenly be charged with picking a new nominee at the convention next month in Chicago. Continue reading →

The World

World

Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who rose to power in parliament, now Iran’s president-elect

The stances of Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian reflect the dualities of being a reformist politician within Iran’s Shiite theocracy Continue reading →

World

Reformist candidate wins Iran’s presidential election

After polls closed at midnight, turnout stood at about 50%, roughly 10 percentage points higher than in the first round, with about 30.5 million ballots cast, according to the Interior Ministry. Continue reading →

World

Mythical sword’s disappearance brings mystery to French village

As legend has it, a sword from God given to Roland, an eighth century military leader under Charlemagne, was so powerful that Roland’s last mission was to destroy it. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

A new twist in the saga of Shelby Hewitt, high school imposter

What did therapist Rebecca Bernat know about the 32-year-old who impersonated a teen student in Boston schools? Continue reading →

My astronaut journey to six months in space. And what I took back home to Western Mass.

I carved a career path not built for women: Air Force colonel, astronaut, six months on the International Space Station. I also learned a lot about when to adapt and when to push for change. Continue reading →

In Little League, I shrank. In summer camp Wiffle Ball, I swung for glory.

When childhood dreams collide with harsh reality, sometimes it’s a good thing. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

More education spending? Not so fast.

Make sure existing school funds are being put to good use. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Changes are the norm for colleges

Students have more influence than ever before. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Where is justice for Sandra Birchmore?

State Police and the Norfolk DA once again face questions about a double standard. Continue reading →

Metro

Transportation

These local residents campaigned to get googly eyes on MBTA trains. They accomplished their mission: ‘We’re thrilled.’

Now, while waiting to catch the train — four Green Line trains and one on the commuter rail, to be exact — some lucky riders will be greeted by a googly-eyed stare-down. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

On Quock Walker Day, Lexington celebrates emancipation in Massachusetts

Cases involving Quock Walker from 1781 to 1783 resulted in a ruling that slavery had been abolished under the Massachusetts Constitution. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Boston looks to strengthen local sports options for youth

Wu announced the launch of Boston’s first Youth Sports Hub, serving as a directory for families to find accessible sports leagues and programs for children. Continue reading →

Sports

ON BASEBALL

Ben Rice grew up a Yankees fan in Cohasset and made New York history with three homers vs. Red Sox

Rice, who went to high school at Nobles and college at Dartmouth, became the first rookie in Yankees history to hit three home runs in a game. Not Gehrig, DiMaggio, or Mantle. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots are in for a rude awakening if they want to lay all the blame for last season on Bill Belichick and Mac Jones, and other thoughts

When you won because of all-time greatness at QB and coach it’s easy to assume decline at those positions is the root cause for losing. Continue reading →

Yankees 14, Red Sox 4

Yankees stomp on Red Sox behind three homers by Cohasset’s Ben Rice

The rookie first baseman, who grew up in Cohasset and played at Noble & Greenough and Dartmouth College, had three homers and drove in seven runs. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

A journey to the vault at the end of the world

At the Svalbard Seed Vault, set up to insure humanity against environmental catastrophe, I felt a strange combination of foreboding and hope. Continue reading →

IDEAS

Donald Trump wants to destroy American democracy. He will fail.

Trump may roll out a lot of bad policies. But warnings of the republic’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Vic Seixas, winner of 15 Grand Slam tennis titles, dies at 100

“From 1940 to 1968 Vic Seixas was the face of American tennis,” the International Tennis Hall of Fame declared when he was inducted in 1971. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bruce Bastian, WordPerfect co-founder and LGBTQ+ champion, dies at 76

Bruce Bastian, an Idaho farmer’s son who co-created WordPerfect, the once-ubiquitous word processor that a generation of computer users relied on to write and edit documents - and who later came out as gay and became an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights - died June 16 at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 76. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Whatever your Tanglewood type — first-timer, serial lawn lounger — our guide has you covered

A look ahead this summer's Tanglewood season and the types of attendees it attracts. Continue reading →

Arts

‘An Ellis Island for blurring gender lines’

Photographer Mark Seliger talks about his new show at the Gardner. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Meet R. Eric Thomas, taking over for Ask Amy

Love Letters columnist Meredith Goldstein introduces Thomas to new readers. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

Sleep like an author, eat chocolate and chips: Here’s what’s new on Nantucket

Heading to that preppy dot in the Atlantic this summer? Yay, you. Here’s a sampling of new spots to check out. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

The Museum of the City of New York celebrates 100 years

It’s a great time to visit. Through July 21, “This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture” fills the top floor. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Are property taxes squeezing out Mass. homeowners?

It’s the downside of rising home values, particularly for senior citizens. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Eviction takes its toll on more than one’s finances

Researchers have only begun to uncover the big picture of what happens to the human body when experiencing displacement. Continue reading →