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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Massachusetts

Inside Provincetown’s ‘Herculean’ effort to save the summer from monkeypox

Most businesses make 80 to 90 percent of their yearly revenues during the 10-week summer season and many residents make much of their income during the same period. Continue reading →

World

Extreme heat puts life on hold in Britain, a land not built for it

Trains slowed to a crawl. Schools and doctors’ offices shut their doors. The British Museum closed its galleries. Buckingham Palace curtailed the changing of the guard. And the government urged people to work from home. Continue reading →

Business

When policy is personal: Why Beacon Hill is split on abortion bill

Senate and House leaders are digging in over a single word in a broad bill that would further protect abortion rights here, reflecting how personal experiences can shape policy-making on an issue as deeply-felt as abortion following the fall of Roe v. Wade. Continue reading →

Transportation

‘What good does it do to keep the public in the dark?’ Lawmakers grill state’s top transportation officials in safety oversight hearing

Secretary of Transportation Jamey Tesler and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak testified in front of the Legislature’s joint committee on transportation, where lawmakers questioned the T's safety and communication practices. Continue reading →

Business

At the office, unrewarded work often falls to women

Planning a birthday party, taking notes, or serving on a committee — studies have found that women are more likely than men to take on service-oriented tasks. The disparity is even more pronounced for women of color. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Jury selection underway for ex-Trump adviser Bannon

WASHINGTON — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Steve Bannon, a one-time top adviser to former president Donald Trump. He is facing criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. Continue reading →

Nation

Parkland gunman’s death penalty trial begins as US reels from mass shootings

The jury must decide whether the shooter should receive the death penalty or be sentenced to life in prison for his crimes after he pleaded guilty to carrying out one of the deadliest school shootings in US history when he was 19. Continue reading →

Politics

Fauci says he will ‘almost certainly’ retire by January 2025

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, who has repeatedly brushed off speculation that he would retire, says he has a time frame in mind for the end of his long government career. But those who are eager for him to go may have to wait a while: His plan is to leave by January 2025, the end of President Joe Biden’s current term. Continue reading →

The World

World

Abortion ban blocked in West Virginia; Louisiana awaits ruling

The battles were the latest among cases prompted by the Supreme Court’s June 24 ruling reversing abortion rights. Continue reading →

World

Plans to fight global warming face an obstacle in Paris: Trees

PARIS — Long a favorite spot for picnics and sunbathing, the lawns surrounding the Eiffel Tower have recently become the scene of furious protests. First came a social media campaign. Then a rally by dozens of local residents. Before long, a protester had hunkered down in a nearby plane tree for a hunger strike. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Computer chips are vital to national security. US needs to make more of them on American soil.

Congress should approve $52 billion in subsidies for the domestic semiconductor industry before it goes elsewhere. Continue reading →

OPINION

Antibiotic-resistant infections could dwarf the COVID-19 pandemic

These life-saving drugs are being taken for granted and many bacteria have become resistant to them. Given enough time, bacterial evolution will render every antibiotic ineffective. We need to act. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Another Austen adaptation, another Lizzy Bennet clone

I believe Netflix has fallen prey to the fallacy that all Austen heroines must be Elizabeth Bennet, and missed an opportunity to connect with a broader viewing audience in the new adaptation of "Persuasion." Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Taxpayer relief would come sooner under Senate’s version of sweeping economic development bill

The Mass. Senate’s tax relief push is an effort to address soaring inflation that has made it harder for people to pay their bills. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Photographer captures close encounter between whale and paddleboarder in Plymouth

Craig Picariello photographed a whale breaching the surface of the water near a paddleboarder at Manomet Point Sunday morning. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Man accused of kidnapping and raping woman subjected victim to ‘three days of hell,’ prosecutor says

Victor Peña, the man accused of abducting a woman after she left a Boston bar in January 2019 and repeatedly raping her in his apartment over multiple days, subjected his victim to “three days of hell” before she was rescued, a prosecutor told jurors during opening statements at Peña’s trial Monday. Continue reading →

Sports

Christopher L. Gasper

In LA, Mookie Betts looms as a cautionary tale for what future holds for Red Sox and their unsigned homegrown stars

The subtext of the Sox’ bipolar season is the looming decisions on All-Star infielders Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Is there a player more unlucky than Chris Sale?

Take his chronic fragility, throw in a dose of selfish stubbornness, and the verdict is in: His $145 million, five-year contract extension in 2019 is a complete bust. Where does he compare to other athletes who caught a bad break? Continue reading →

Red Sox

Everyone agrees Rafael Devers is one of baseball’s brightest stars. But what is he worth?

Devers, who will make his second straight All-Star Game appearance on Tuesday, appears to check all the boxes for a player seeking a megacontract. Continue reading →

Business

Business

When policy is personal: Why Beacon Hill is split on abortion bill

Senate and House leaders are digging in over a single word in a broad bill that would further protect abortion rights here, reflecting how personal experiences can shape policy-making on an issue as deeply-felt as abortion following the fall of Roe v. Wade. Continue reading →

Business

At the office, unrewarded work often falls to women

Planning a birthday party, taking notes, or serving on a committee — studies have found that women are more likely than men to take on service-oriented tasks. The disparity is even more pronounced for women of color. Continue reading →

Business

Amid Russia shelling, Ukraine aims to strengthen government

KYIV, Ukraine — As Russia kept up its relentless shelling across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expanded the shakeup of his security services on Monday by suspending 28 more officials. A day earlier, he dismissed two senior officials over allegations that their agencies contained “collaborators and traitors.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gerald Shargel, criminal defense lawyer for the mob, dies at 77

More often than not, he combined cogent legal scholarship with shrewd courtroom theatrics to vindicate a roster of white collar clients and Mafioso, including John Gotti. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Claes Oldenburg dies at 93; pop artist made the everyday monumental

The Swedish-born American Pop artist was known for his monumental sculptures. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

In ‘Chloe,’ social media obsession and a fascinating ruse

The British mystery miniseries revolves around a strong performance by Erin Doherty, best known for playing Princess Anne on “The Crown.” Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

In ‘Mr. Fullerton,’ the seduction of Edith Wharton

The Gloucester Stage Company production of Anne Undeland's play is based on the Wharton's letters detailing her affair and sexual awakening. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

New Kids and friends bring a block party to TD Garden

The boys from Boston anchored a celebratory hometown show that also included Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. Continue reading →