Nation

Lahaina navigates layers of history as it rebuilds

Across nine generations, Archie Kalepa’s family has seen the waterfront in Lahaina, a town on the island of Maui, undergo repeated transformation. Continue reading →

Nation

‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student told 911 dispatcher during mass shooting

The delayed law enforcement response to the shooting has been widely condemned as a massive failure: Nearly 400 officers waited more than 70 minutes before confronting the gunman in a classroom filled with dead and wounded children and teachers. Continue reading →

Nation

In counterculture San Francisco, a church has become the place to be

The Gothic cathedral built in 1927 has for decades been home to traditional religious rites and events. But in the past few years, it has boomed for reasons that have nothing to do with the Bible. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes school complex turned shelter in the Gaza Strip, killing dozens, health officials say

An Israeli airstrike early Saturday hit a school compound in the northern Gaza Strip where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, killing dozens of people, according to Gaza officials. Continue reading →

World

Brazilian authorities investigate deadly plane crash as families arrive for rescue efforts

Initially, the company said its plane had 62 passengers, then it revised the number to 61 and early on Saturday it raised the figure once again after it found a passenger named Constantino Thé Maia was not on its original list. Continue reading →

World

King Charles III applauds people who stood against racism during recent unrest in the UK

British police remain on alert for further violence after the nation was convulsed by rioting for more than a week as crowds spouting anti-immigrant and Islamophobic slogans attacked mosques, looted shops, and clashed with police. Continue reading →

They’re friends. They’re Satanists. They have a plan to save American democracy.

How a Salem-based temple is staging a rebellion against the religious right. Continue reading →

From coffee milk to cheese-less pizza, why are Rhode Island’s iconic foods so weird?

The obsession with quintessential Ocean State specialties has mostly been lost on this Globe writer. Until now. Continue reading →

Netflix’s ‘Black Barbie’ and the importance of dreaming big

A recent documentary highlights the doll’s journey — and her impact on Black children. Continue reading →

LETTERS

The threat is real: Conservative justices hold too much power

Chief Justice John Roberts and his sponsors demonstrate the long-term devotion to the major upheaval of power. Continue reading →

LETTERS

From ‘heah’ to an eternity of Boston accents onscreen

It's hard for Globe readers to hold their tongues when it comes to the best or worst Boston accents in movies and TV. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

One way to control health care costs: crack down on dubious diagnoses

STAT, The Wall Street Journal flag questionable test for artery disease. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

In Boston’s redlined neighborhoods, the summer’s heat waves are even hotter

Boston is one big “urban heat island,” but within that heat island are even hotter regions, and those areas are disproportionately formerly redlined communities with mostly Black, Latino, and Asian residents. Continue reading →

Politics

New Englanders are great at handling blizzards. Let’s apply that know-how to heat waves.

We know how to do snow around here. But can we New Englanders be just as hardy when it comes to extreme heat? Continue reading →

Health

Homelessness is surging in Greater Boston. A new study blames the state’s housing crisis.

Housing costs and migration are both contributing to a big surge in homelessness in and around Boston. Continue reading →

olympics

US women’s soccer outlasts Brazil to win first Olympic gold since 2012

Mallory Swanson netted the game's only goal in the 57th minute and Alyssa Naeher made a clutch save in stoppage team as Team USA held on to win the gold-medal game. Continue reading →

olympics

In marathoning, it’s either your day or it’s not. Saturday’s Olympic race saw a remarkable winner, and a great leave in defeat.

Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola wasn't supposed to be in the field, and came away with gold. Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, a two-time defending champ, dropped out at 18 miles. Continue reading →

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Red Sox late rally falls short as Yordan Alvarez powers Astros to victory

Alvaraez, who dominates the Red Sox, especially at Fenway Park, had two home runs and three RBIs for Houston. Continue reading →

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IDEAS

The secret history and uncertain future of purple

How did your clothes get their colors? The answer may be hard to accept. Continue reading →

IDEAS

Soon, AI will book your flights and order your groceries. It’ll be convenient — and risky.

AI "agents" — automated digital assistants — are coming. Will you be able to trust them? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Walter Arlen, Holocaust refugee and belated composer, is dead at 103

The Viennese musical prodigy fled to the United States after Nazi Germany annexed Austria in 1938; it would be three-quarters of a century before he created musical remembrances of surviving the Holocaust and exile. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Susan Wojcicki, internet pioneer at Google, YouTube, dies at 56

Wojcicki was among Google’s longest-serving employees and one of the highest-profile female executives in Silicon Valley. Few people had greater sway over the economics of the internet in the social media era. Continue reading →

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MUSIC

Kenley Jansen loves the music of his native Curaçao. His new record label will help it reach more ears.

The Sox pitcher wants to help the home-grown music of his native land enjoy some of the same international renown enjoyed by the musical exports of other Caribbean nations. Continue reading →

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

Gender flipped, and better for it

Things get interesting when female actors tackle traditionally male roles. Continue reading →

Movies

‘Uncertainty is a powerful tool,’ says ‘Good One’ director India Donaldson

The daughter of a director, she had to reframe her understanding of filmmaking to make her feature debut. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

As severe turbulence increases, why isn’t seat belt use on planes required at all times?

Researchers say climate change is making the skies less friendly. You won’t catch them — or some pilots — unbuckled midflight. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

How to pick the right tour company

“The company you choose can significantly enhance your travel experience, making it both enjoyable and memorable,” one expert said. But where do you begin? We talked to industry experts for tips and advice. Continue reading →

Real Estate

The median home price here is edging toward $1m. Sorry, it’s going to cost you a lot more than that.

From property taxes to private mortgage insurance to closing costs, we calculated what buyers can expect to shell out. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Kingston Home of the Week invites you to take the plunge whatever the weather

Kingston Colonial comes with greenhouse-style pool room, four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a den, and a bonus room. Continue reading →