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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Staffer Cassidy Hutchinson steps into the spotlight with Jan. 6 testimony

Hutchinson, who served as a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, presented explosive testimony. Continue reading →

Climate

Scientists tested the natural gas used in kitchen stoves around Boston. They found dangerous chemicals.

A study sheds new light on the full spectrum of chemicals that can leak into homes, finding 21 different chemicals designated by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous air pollutants. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Tommy Welch has successfully run a mini-district inside BPS. Can he do the same citywide?

Tommy Welch has run his 7,000-student region, which encompasses East Boston, the North End, and Charlestown, like a mini-district by building relationships through frequent visits. Continue reading →

Transportation

In 2015, Baker leaned in to T oversight. This crisis, his public response seems more arm’s length.

Governor Charlie Baker said he is “concerned about the recent challenge” but didn’t give a definitive answer when asked whether he knew about serious safety failures at the T. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Homegrown finalist Mary Skipper feels a call to lead in BPS: ‘I need to not be a bystander’

Mary Skipper has seen the superintendent job in Boston open up before, but this time felt different, and struck her as a calling she could not ignore. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Maxwell sentenced to 20 years as Epstein’s confidante and enabler

Maxwell, 60, the daughter of British media magnate Robert Maxwell, had been convicted on Dec. 29 of sex trafficking and other counts after a monthlong trial in Manhattan. Continue reading →

Nation

As death toll rises to 51, families of migrants demand details

It was the worst tragedy to claim the lives of migrants smuggled across the border from Mexico. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Filmmaker to testify in Georgia Trump election investigation

Footage shot by Alex Holder includes interviews from the campaign trail, as well as footage shot before and after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Continue reading →

The World

World

Colombia truth panel calls for move toward ‘legal regulation’ of drugs

Colombia’s truth commission on Tuesday called on the government to stop focusing on prohibiting illicit drugs — a cause of violence, it said, in the country’s decadeslong civil conflict — and instead become a global leader in “strict legal regulation.” Continue reading →

World

G-7 promises $4.5 billion to address global hunger caused by war in Ukraine

Group of Seven leaders said in a statement that the money would be used to ease what they called a “multidimensional crisis” that has left as many as 323 million people at high risk of food shortages. Continue reading →

World

In blow to Putin, Turkey will not bar Sweden and Finland from NATO

MADRID — NATO’s top official said Tuesday that Turkey had dropped its objections to the membership of Sweden and Finland, two historically nonaligned nations that, alarmed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have asked to join the military alliance. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Time for Beacon Hill to rein in police forfeiture slush funds

A Senate bill makes important reforms to the system, removes financial incentives for abuse. Continue reading →

OPINION

The end of Roe v. Wade and ‘victory for white life’

Lurking within the 50-year-battle against abortion is the odious belief that reproductive rights facilitate “white replacement.” Continue reading →

LETTERS

Fury and threats of Trump’s supporters highlighted in Jan. 6 hearings

I will think more about my oath to uphold the Constitution the next time I have the honor to work at an election. Continue reading →

Metro

New Hampshire

Harmony Montgomery’s mother says father of child is ‘evil man,’ dad faces new indictment

The mother of Harmony Montgomery expressed hope Tuesday that the missing child’s biological father will disclose what happened to the now 8-year-old girl to reduce any prison sentence he may face. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

NAACP urges Boston School Committee to restart superintendent search

A search committee had hoped to present a more diverse slate of finalists, but two would be-finalists, a Latina and a Black woman, withdrew prior to the announcement. Continue reading →

Politics

State lawmakers poised to shield providers of abortion, transgender care from bounty-style laws in other states

State lawmakers also want health insurers to provide abortion coverage without copayments or any form of cost-sharing. Continue reading →

Sports

chad finn

Before moving on, here’s one last look back at a memorable Celtics season

There was no Celtics parade in Boston this year, but there might've been one had Robert Williams not been hobbled in the playoffs. Continue reading →

christopher l. gasper

Don Sweeney has to take a share of blame for Bruins’ problems, and other sports thoughts

The bottom line is that fall guy Bruce Cassidy was better at his job than Sweeney has been at his since ascending to GM in 2015. Continue reading →

CELTICS

Marcus Smart on sleepless nights, lessons learned, and how the Celtics can take the final step

Smart has heard the chatter that he's not the right fit for this team, but said, “I’m still the longest-tenured Celtic. So for me, I take it as a compliment." Continue reading →

Business

Business

‘It really feels like a miracle.’ After a decade, CRISPR gene editing races toward a cure

The DNA-altering technology has revolutionized life sciences research and is making strides in potential one-and-done treatments for sickle cell disease, genetic liver conditions, and more. Continue reading →

Business

Internet access lacking in many Mass. cities

A report by the Mass. Competitive Partnership urges more focus on expanding broadband access in the state's poorer cities. Continue reading →

Business

Former AG Martha Coakley heads back to Foley Hoag after stint at Juul Labs

Former state Attorney General Martha Coakley has rejoined Boston law firm Foley Hoag as co-chair of the firm’s State Attorney General practice after leaving Juul Labs. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

‘ER’ actress Mary Mara dies after apparent drowning in New York river

With more than 80 screen credits to her name, Ms. Mara is best known for her recurring role on “ER” playing patient Loretta Sweet, and her stretch as Inspector Bryn Carson, a main character on “Nash Bridges.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

US Senate sergeant-at-arms during Capitol riot dies at 71

Mr. Stenger had served in the role as the sergeant-at-arms of the Senate since 2018 and had previously worked for the Secret Service for more than three decades. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Unionized employees ratify first contract with Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

MFA employees voted to unionize in November 2020; their first contract provides for increases in compensation and benefits. Continue reading →

Names

In New Bedford, DATMA presents ‘programming without walls’

Massachusetts Design Art & Technology Institute explores the concept of shelter with three new public art exhibits. Continue reading →

Arts

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and other artists speak out against the overturning of Roe

Entertainment giants like Disney, Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast said they would cover employee travel expenses to states where abortions remain legal. Continue reading →