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Sunday, July 21, 2024
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Politics

Fine dining, cigar lounges, and TD Garden suites: Here’s what happens when Beacon Hill’s most powerful pick up the tab

Beacon Hill’s most powerful figures rarely use their accounts to actually campaign but instead pick up extravagant dinner checks for colleagues and constituents, stock holiday party bars, and throw parties. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

‘We’re taking the wrong kids’: High-needs students lose out in vocational school admissions

A new Globe analysis of statewide data appears to confirm advocates' claims that there's an insidious factor at play when vocational schools deny admission to certain students. Continue reading →

Immigration

Migrants in the Boston area rush to secure legal status amid concerns over upcoming election

With the election approaching, migrants in Massachusetts area are scrambling, terrified of what the future could look like under a second Trump presidency. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump campaign prepares attack plan for Harris in case Biden withdraws

Donald Trump’s campaign is preparing a major effort to attack Vice President Kamala Harris if President Joe Biden steps aside as the Democratic nominee, including a wave of ads focusing on her record in her current office and in California, according to two people briefed on the matter. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

As interest in raw milk surges, new data sheds light on a major salmonella outbreak

Public health officials have long warned that drinking raw milk could cause foodborne illness, which in rare cases can be deadly, especially for children, older adults, and those who are pregnant or who have weakened immune systems. Continue reading →

News Analysis

What happened to ‘digital resilience’?

Only in recent years has the United States gotten serious about the problem. Continue reading →

Nation

In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors

Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israeli military says it has struck Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks

The Israeli strikes appeared to be the first on Yemeni soil since the Israel-Hamas war began in October, and they threatened to open a new front in the region as Israel battles proxies of Iran. Continue reading →

World

In a porridge box, an ancient treasure mysteriously arrives in Dublin

The Bronze Age ax heads are a significant discovery. But it’s hard to say much else without the details. Continue reading →

World

Divisive far-right politician in Ukraine is fatally shot

A gunman shot and killed a far-right Ukrainian politician who stirred controversy with campaigns to promote the Ukrainian language and discredit Russian-speaking compatriots, authorities say. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

Potted plants help turn a tight Cambridge backyard into a shady oasis

A plethora of potted plants helps define distinct spaces on a platform deck for entertaining and relaxing. Continue reading →

The guilt of the never-good-enough mother

Why author Joyce Maynard is haunted by the phrase “a good mother.” Continue reading →

We searched for Boston’s best breakfasts. These 12 places are winners.

We’ve found a dozen perfect picks for the early risers around here, including bagels, bakeries, and swanky sit-down spots. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Imagine how much better our republic would be with term limits

Special interests would have no foothold if the object of their work had no permanence in the system. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In first year, tuition-free community college program yields data

There are still prospective students who could be eligible but do not benefit because they did not complete the FAFSA, the free form that determines financial aid eligibility. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Could Messina College boost college completion for low-income students?

Boston College’s associate’s degree program is a promising model. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

In Provincetown, Harris reaffirms support for Biden as he faces pressure to step down

The vice president headlined a sold-out fund-raiser at the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum that featured a star-studded roster of national politicians and celebrities. Continue reading →

Politics

For one woman allegedly assaulted by a masseur, a long wait for justice

The Middlesex DA initially charged the masseur with rape, then downgraded the charges to indecent assault and battery. “He [could get] only two years, and I have a whole lifetime of this,” the accuser said. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

After demotion of BPD deputy superintendent, department’s commitment to reform is questioned

Eddy Chrispin says Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox demoted him after he accepted a position as commissioner for the state agency that certifies law enforcement officers in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Sports

NBA

Magic co-founder Pat Williams, who helped bring team to Orlando, dies at 84

Williams started his NBA career as business manager of the 76ers in 1968, then had stints as general manager of the Bulls, the Hawks and the 76ers — helping the franchise win a title in 1983. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Trip down memory lane at Dodger Stadium inspires Red Sox, who are only happy to revisit 2018 World Series

The Dodgers' scoreboard showing of Game 3 highlights from 2018 provided manager Alex Cora's current Red Sox not only a history lesson but also a sense of purpose. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

What is the future of the NFL? Massachusetts’s own Dave Gettleman continues to provide the answer.

Gettleman sees a disconcerting flaw in the player development pipeline — the lack of a dedicated developmental league. Continue reading →

Business

NH BUSINESS

How can a floating fort help produce more sustainable seafood?

Anchored just a stone’s throw off the New Hampshire coast, the structure is used to raise fish at sea alongside kelp and mussels — a trio researchers say can benefit the ocean and the local economy. Continue reading →

GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT

A new online map could reveal some previously hidden gems in the local food system

The goal of the interactive map is to highlight destinations like farms and where to find a memorable meal. Continue reading →

NH BUSINESS

Tourism soared in N.H. over an extended Fourth of July weekend

”The entire week was incredible,” said Pete Gagne, who owns Saco River Canoe Rental. “The weather was perfect, hot, and humid. Last year was a bust so it didn’t take much to improve.” Continue reading →

Ideas

IDEAS

Trump isn’t a fascist. He’s a Caesarist.

Why aren't the warnings about fascism landing? It's easy for skeptics to dismiss a term that doesn’t quite fit. Continue reading →

IDEAS

Israel is destroying the Zionism I can support

Many American Jews reflexively defend the noble version of what Israel could be. But those ideals are falling out of sync with reality. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, has died

Jackson Lee helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. She was 74. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Kate Pierson of the B-52s is a Cape Codder now

The rock lobster found a place in Truro a few years ago, and now the ocean feels like home. Continue reading →

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

When composers and scientists join forces, it’s alchemy for the ears

David Ibbett debuted the full version of his "Mars Symphony" late last month, with two more performances to follow still. Continue reading →

Visual Arts

Beau McCall, a.k.a. The Button Man, blurs the lines between art, fashion, and craft

His button-centric works are now on display at Fuller Craft Museum and Childs Gallery. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

The latest TikTok challenge involves doing nothing on an airplane. Are you tough enough to try it?

Is it a digital detox or just dumb? Our travel writer hopes the bizarre trend spreads fast. Here’s why. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Exploring Mexico City, a few days at a time

By no means a comprehensive list, here are some suggestions for some must-see destinations for a first-time visitor, as well as those for returning a second or third time. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Maine woman trades corporate world for cottages, launches home reno business

For Laurel LaBauve, it's always mud season. She loves tile work. Continue reading →

Real Estate

With our Home of the Week, a good chance of seeing moose and squirrel

Up-country N.H. property comes with two cabins, water frontage with a dock, and a good chance at spotting a moose. Continue reading →