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‘I need bodies and ladders’: In radio recordings, Fall River firefighters battled deadly blaze to save lives

“Complainant screaming that there is fire, and alarms sounding. Unable to figure out exactly what was going on,” the dispatcher said.

Fall River will increase staffing at fire department following deadly blaze at assisted living facility

Vietnam veterans, a loving matriarch, a cheerful brother: Fall River fire victims mourned, remembered

Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults

Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.

“The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump economic adviser.

Trump says ‘I don’t want their support anymore’ of those angered by White House’s handling of Epstein case

The schism between President Trump and some of his most loyal supporters centers on his administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation.

Massachusetts sues Trump over cuts to climate disaster funds

The Trump administration shuttered a FEMA program that had funded flood mitigation projects earlier this year.

Vote-a-rama underway in Senate on Trump’s budget cuts package. Follow live updates.

The bill would then return to the House for another vote before it would go to President Trump’s desk for his signature before a Friday deadline.

A mystery beneath the surface: Why are divers dying in the same spot at this Rockport beach?
Is there something to connect the deaths, or is it just coincidence?

Amid ‘uncertainty’ in Washington, Mass. House to implement hiring freeze

House Human Resources director Katherine Palmer described the freeze as “temporary” and "proactive."

Blue Line train evacuated under Boston Harbor halted by downed cable that was over 50 years old, MBTA GM says

"These are the things why the investment in our infrastructure, the need to accelerate work, is such a priority," MBTA General Manager Phil Eng said.

When does a beach become public? Maura Healey (and one of her wealthy donors) wants to redefine the answer.
The governor says she's motivated by the public good, not a donor's wishes.

Her doctor said she should recover for 14 weeks after childbirth. Her insurer said it would approve only 6.

Mothers whose employers opted out of a state-run program and use private family leave plans say they've experienced hassles with insurers and other benefit managers.

Two white sharks are seen in Maine, prompting town to issue warning
Harpswell, a coastal town in southeastern Maine, was the site of Maine’s first deadly shark attack five years ago, which claimed the life of Julie Dimperio Holowach, 63, a seasonal resident.

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Sarepta Therapeutics lays off one-third of workforce in drastic cost-cutting

The drastic cost-cutting move followa the deaths of two teenagers that forced the company to restrict usage of its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Watertown state lawmaker charged with drunken driving, Boston police say

‘We’ll help you’: Body camera video raises questions about Providence police cooperation with ICE

Haverhill police say man who died after officers piled on top of him took drugs before police arrived

Bill Burr shares his fiery opinions on immigration, politics, and more on ‘SubwayTakes’

The Canton comic served up a healthy dose of fiery opinions during his recent appearance on “SubwayTakes.”

After lightning-fast start to his Red Sox career, Roman Anthony reflects, dreams of bigger days ahead

The All-Star break represents an opportunity to rest, unplug, and process his arrival in the big leagues. The rookie outfielder hopes not to become accustomed to the respite.

Rules for 700-foot skyscrapers across downtown will have to wait

The Wu Administration delayed a long-awaited vote on new zoning rules for a big swath of downtown.
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Tests used to be hard. That was the point.

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Mass. shouldn’t rely on RFK Jr.’s appointees for vaccine advice

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Trump’s new list of enemy countries could be a self-fulfilling prophecy

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The Trump administration is showing us its white nationalism

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Boston ICE official testifies arrest of Rümeysa Öztürk was a priority
The official also testified that Homeland Security Investigations has been prioritizing immigration arrests more since Trump took office.

Two hikers from Canada rescued on Mount Washington, authorities said
The hikers had "underestimated the difficulty" of the trail, officials said.

LOVE LETTERS
It’s too much work to have sex with my husband
I think we should just stop.

Government opposes delaying death penalty decision for Zizian charged in border agent’s shooting

Zizian group member Teresa Youngblut is accused of firing at agent David Maland during a traffic stop in Vermont in January. Federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against her.

‘This is a first for me.’ Police in Maine town capture escaped emu named Tollbooth.

The bird went "on a little adventure,” police wrote on Facebook.

A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska’s southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Communities along a 700-mile stretch of Alaska’s southern coast ordered their residents to higher ground Wednesday after a powerful earthquake prompted a tsunami warning.

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It’s great to be Caitlin Clark. And, as her first visit to Boston showed, it can be an exhausting experience.

As sophomore seasons go, this one has been pretty rough on the Indiana Fever star, who seemed to re-aggravate a groin injury.

Concert Review
From doo-wop to hip-hop, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic brought ludicrous range to Boston
Even a few missteps couldn’t derail the good-natured idiocy of Yankovic’s odes to online shopping, email slop, and the crushing weight of failed potential.

Federal officials charge grand juror in Karen Read investigation with leaking information
The grand juror is accused of disclosing “the names of various witnesses” who appeared, the substance of their testimony, and other evidence presented to the grand jury.

He was brutally beaten by his son. The experience redefined his life’s purpose.
More than 20 years after the attack, a former New Hampshire Supreme Court justice is driven to raise awareness about mental illness and urge adolescents to seek help.

Culture & Lifestyle

A long-neglected Tennessee Williams play gets its moment to shine with a starry cast

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A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

Explore the project: Snitch City

In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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Amid ‘uncertainty’ in Washington, Mass. House to implement hiring freeze

House Human Resources director Katherine Palmer described the freeze as “temporary” and "proactive."

‘I need bodies and ladders’: In radio recordings, Fall River firefighters battled deadly blaze to save lives

“Complainant screaming that there is fire, and alarms sounding. Unable to figure out exactly what was going on,” the dispatcher said.

Congress targeted Planned Parenthood for defunding, but also caught a Maine health care provider

Accessing health care in Maine — one of the Northeast’s poorest states and its most rural — is a challenge in areas far from population centers such as Portland and Bangor.

Haverhill police say man who died after officers piled on top of him took drugs before police arrived

Francis Gigliotti, 43, became unresponsive after several police officers restrained him and later died.

Sports

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Guard Bradley Beal, 3-time All-Star, agrees to buyout with the Suns, AP source says

The move paves the way for Beal to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Clippers that includes a player option after he clears waivers, ESPN reported.
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Caitlin Clark didn’t get to explore Boston much, but it’s safe to say she likes the Celtics’ style

Clark, before Indiana's win over Connecticut at TD Garden, said she was a huge fan of the amount of threes the Celtics shoot.
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Favorite Tadej Pogačar crashes as Jonas Abrahamsen wins Stage 11 of Tour de France after 96-mile breakaway

Pogačar, the three-time champion, crashed with 2.4 miles remaining after hitting the wheel of Tobias Johannessen in front.
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Business

Sarepta Therapeutics lays off one-third of workforce in drastic cost-cutting

The drastic cost-cutting move followa the deaths of two teenagers that forced the company to restrict usage of its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won’t be the last

Pop Mart expects profit for the first six months of this year to jump by at least 350 percent compared with the prior-year period, largely because of its smash hit plush toy, the Labubu.

Trump has wanted to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. A costly Fed renovation project could provide the reason.

Congress targeted Planned Parenthood for defunding, but also caught a Maine health care provider

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‘We’ll help you’: Body camera video raises questions about Providence police cooperation with ICE

Vietnam veterans, a loving matriarch, a cheerful brother: Fall River fire victims mourned, remembered

Fall River will increase staffing at fire department following deadly blaze at assisted living facility

sports

Bruins to open season Oct. 8 against Alex Ovechkin and Capitals, followed by home opener the next night vs. Blackhawks

Can Viktor Arvidsson give the Bruins much-needed scoring punch?

‘He just wasted all that money on a courtside ticket’: Fan ejected after interaction with Sun’s Saniya Rivers

business

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

Despite dire warnings, the economy is holding up. Can that last?

Trial opens against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders over Facebook privacy violations

politics

Vote-a-rama underway in Senate on Trump’s budget cuts package. Follow live updates.

Trump hosts Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about progress toward peace

Trump says ‘I don’t want their support anymore’ of those angered by White House’s handling of Epstein case

Nation

A tsunami warning is in effect along parts of Alaska’s southern coast after 7.3 magnitude earthquake

Astronomers capture the birth of numerous planets outside our solar system

Government opposes delaying death penalty decision for Zizian charged in border agent’s shooting

World

20 killed in Gaza as crowd surges at aid site run by an Israeli-backed group

Israel strikes Syrian capital, sending warning to government

Stampede at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 21, Health Ministry says

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Trump is doing the right thing in pushing back on Putin to support Ukraine

The conservative weapon bringing down university presidents and law reviews

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Two Fox reporters got engaged to congressmen. How do you balance love and objectivity?

Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child

Bill Burr shares his fiery opinions on immigration, politics, and more on ‘SubwayTakes’

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Hot Girl Summer: Where to go and what to eat with your besties in Rhode Island this summer

Chinese students flocked to Central Illinois. Their food followed.

US ice cream makers say they’ll stop using artificial dyes by 2028

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United Airlines changes flight, causing a missed connection

AI is making sure you pay for that ding on your rental car

Arts

It is a truth universally acknowledged that this year marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday

Juried exhibition at Griffin Museum features photographers diverse in sensibility and style

Alison Croney Moses, a Boston artist dedicated to bringing Black motherhood to light, wins de Cordova Museum’s $50,000 Rappaport Prize

Books

Are they panic attacks, or visitations from an ancient Greek God?

Martin Cruz Smith, best-selling author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

Author readings around Boston through July 26

Movies

Rihanna finds ‘Smurfs’ in a hopeless place

‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ should get the hook

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Television

Barely a hot take: Diego Luna deserved an Emmy nomination for ‘Andor’

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music

At Gillette, Coldplay assemble a glimmering constellation of pop

From doo-wop to hip-hop, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic brought ludicrous range to Boston

Find a new side of John Lennon (and his ‘lost weekend’) at this Cambridge pop-up

Theater/Dance

A long-neglected Tennessee Williams play gets its moment to shine with a starry cast

A question of identity in Berkshire Theatre Group’s ‘Out of Character’

Jeremy O. Harris leads a Tennessee Williams-focused season at Williamstown

Health

Deadly fire prompts scrutiny of assisted living homes that serve lower income adults

US ice cream makers say they’ll stop using artificial dyes by 2028

A well-placed biotech investor says US policies are straining life sciences startups

Obituaries

Martin Cruz Smith, best-selling author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

Andrea Gibson, spoken-word artist who poignantly wrote about gender and a terminal diagnosis, dies at 49

Fauja Singh, master runner at an advanced age, is dead