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Residents shaken after apparent murder-suicide in Oxford; children fled violence in home

Authorities said that as the deadly violence erupted, a 13-year-old inside the house saved himself and a 4-year-old sibling by climbing through a window and rushing to a neighbor’s residence. An Oxford police officer later rescued another child, age 3, from the home.

Harris to visit US-Mexico border area on Friday
Harris will visit the El Paso area, according to two sources with knowledge of her plans who were not authorized to discuss the trip before it was announced and spoke on condition of anonymity.

State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, veteran progressive lawmaker, launches bid for Massachusetts governor

In a campaign announcement video, Chang-Díaz, who would be the state’s first Latina governor, billed herself as a fighter focused on building eco-friendly infrastructure and closing the racial wealth gap.

Supreme Court rules for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.

High Court backs businesses challenging labor lawSupreme Court limits when police can enter home without warrant

Warm weather, fewer lifeguards, canceled swim lessons could be behind the recent string of drownings

A host of factors, from a receding pandemic and exceptionally warm weather to a shortage of lifeguards and swimming lessons, may have contributed to the surge of fatalities this spring, water safety specialists said.

Man, 60, drowns in Shrewsbury pool

Charts: Here’s how the worrisome delta variant is growing in the US

With the delta variant on the rise, officials say, it's more important than ever to get vaccinated.

The Delta variant: What scientists know

The Biden administration says the US won’t meet a key vaccination goal. These charts show the latest status
Some states have lagged — and young adults are not stepping up enough to get their shots, officials say.

TRAVEL
A luxury camping experience arrives near Acadia
Under Canvas operates safari-style tent camps near nine national parks and monuments.

A driftwood-strewn beach with far-off ocean views is one of the sights along Maine’s Bold Coast. Gawk, snap a picture, repeat: What it’s like traveling the Bold Coast

Thousands of cans were directed along a conveyor belt at the Polar Seltzer production facility in Worcester.

Polar Beverages hopes to land a space on the new Worcester-themed Monopoly game that’s coming out

The family-owned business is looking to expand its footprint by putting its brand on a coveted square on the upcoming Worcester-themed version of the classic board game Monopoly, set to hit shelves later this year.

Motus colleagues Jake Feinstein, Derek Reed, Sean Janson, and Josh Boyce greeted each other in the morning.

This Boston tech company ditched its office during COVID-19 — now its employees are working from restaurants

The chief executive of Boston software company Motus cringes at the thought of ever stepping foot back inside his company’s old headquarters, even though he kind of liked it.

Freya the white shark during her tagging.

Freya, the 883-pound great white shark, spotted in Block Island Sound near Martha’s Vineyard, research group says

A research group says Freya made her way from waters off North Carolina all the way to New England, where she was last pinged Monday in Block Island Sound and later near Martha’s Vineyard.

Jeneé Osterheldt
The pride I carry with me: Dréa Hudson
Every Wednesday in June, A Beautiful Resistance is holding space in recognition of Pride Month and LGBTQ+ joy.

Photo album stolen from Crow’s Nest in Gloucester returned after brief absence

The photo album — containing behind-the-scenes photos of the cast of “The Perfect Storm” — has spent 21 years in the bar, taking on various forms as the years went on and its pages wore down.

MISS CONDUCT
When to tip, and why tipping isn’t charity
Should you tip the shop owner? And is 20 percent too much?

Boston schools boss, volunteers go door knocking to reach students who dropped out amid pandemic

Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius pounded the pavement Wednesday with volunteers who knocked on doors in an effort to “recover” students whodropped out during the pandemic, the Boston Private Industry Council said.

‘Can’t wait to join my fellow runners’: Danica Patrick joins Boston Marathon team as captain
Patrick will bring her need for speed to the Boston Marathon this October as the honorary team captain for Team Speed of Light, a fundraising arm of the Light Foundation, founded by former New England Patriot Matt Light.

Could there be an actual quarterback competition at Patriots camp in July?
Rookie Mac Jones made a strong impression in spring practices and may be poised to give Cam Newton a run for the job.

Opinion

A boy takes part in a "Love Our Communities: Build Collective Power" rally to raise awareness of anti-Asian violence in Los Angeles on March 13.

IDEAS | JENNIFER SEAN CHUNG

Why I’m hesitating to have ‘The Talk’ with my Korean American son

At what age can you talk to your child about racism without planting the seed of fear or hate inside his fragile heart?

A priest celebrates Mass at a Catholic church in Philadelphia on April 4.

Again the Supreme Court defends religious believers. Again it’s unanimous.

The National Stadium is the main venue for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo. In a controversial decision, officials ignored the advice of the government’s top medical adviser and will allow up to 10,000 domestic spectators at events.

Japan’s Olympic responsibility

Opal Lee, 94, reacts to one of the many signs held by those participating in her annual Juneteenth walk on June 19 in Fort Worth, Texas.

If patience is a virtue, Black people must be saints

Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins speaks with the media in May outside Dorchester Municipal Court.

Why is Rachael Rollins picking a fight with Marty Walsh?

Recommended reads

‘Wigs are the next big thing’: A Boston beauty startup wants to make the buying process easier for Black women
After three years of work, the cofounders have officially launched beauty startup Waeve, dropping a product line of six trendy, beginner-friendly wigs on a website designed with bold colors and a Gen Z aesthetic.

A government-sanctioned place to inject illicit drugs? It may come first to Somerville

The City of Somerville is forging ahead with its proposal to open a center where people can consume illicit drugs with medical supervision, an audacious and possibly precedent-setting move to prevent overdose deaths.

‘The Great Resignation’ is looming: Why people are quitting their jobs post-pandemic

Anthony Klotz, an associate professor of management at Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, says "Burnout is one of the key predictors of turnover."

Fireworks are back. Here’s where you can watch

With restrictions lifted and a sizable portion of the state fully vaccinated, a number of communities have elected to move forward with fireworks, welcoming residents to gather in person for the colorful displays.

Lawmakers have long considered driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. Will this be the year the bill passes?

Ahead of a State House hearing Wednesday, more than 100 lawmakers have signed onto bills that would make Massachusetts the 17th state to give undocumented immigrants the ability to obtain driving privileges.

metro

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker.

Usually Mass. has a sales tax holiday weekend. This year, Baker is pitching a 60-day holiday starting in August

Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday said he will file legislation to create a two-month sales tax holiday beginning in August.

After death of URI student in Newport, R.I. lawmakers are looking to build a short-term rental registry

Couple gets married at Spaulding Rehab Hospital

Sports

Cam Newton (left) is the presumptive starting quarterback for the Patriots but Mac Jones (right) may not be far behind.

Could there be an actual quarterback competition at Patriots camp in July?

Rookie Mac Jones made a strong impression in spring practices and may be poised to give Cam Newton a run for the job.

Red Sox at Rays | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 74: Red Sox at Ray lineups and notes

Olympics: Bryson DeChambeau headlines US men’s golf roster for Tokyo

video

business

Motus colleagues Jake Feinstein, Derek Reed, Sean Janson, and Josh Boyce greeted each other in the morning.

This Boston tech company ditched its office during COVID-19 — now its employees are working from restaurants

Warren Buffett resigns from Gates Foundation

Internal documents reveal FDA clash over Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy

politics

Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris to visit US-Mexico border area on Friday

Supreme Court backs businesses challenging California labor law

Supreme Court limits when police can enter home without warrant

Living Arts

The new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is big and beautiful, light-filled and colorful.

The new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine opens

A visit to Vinalhaven, where we’re watching the tides roll in

‘Can’t wait to join my fellow runners’: Danica Patrick joins Boston Marathon team as captain

education

Massachusetts Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley.

State education head Riley says he is considering ‘temporarily freezing’ some federal funding to Boston after School Committee shakeup

Boston public school students can get pre-registered library cards

State education commissioner Riley earns high marks on annual performance review amid unprecedented pandemic year

rhode island

State Senator Dawn Euer, a Newport Democrat, speaks during a press conference in May 2021.

After death of URI student in Newport, R.I. lawmakers are looking to build a short-term rental registry

Actress and director Kyra Sedgwick to film ‘Space Oddity’ in R.I.

McKee hoping Eleanor Slater Hospital can maintain accreditation

Newton

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Future-proofing the presidency

Donald Trump brought our democracy to the brink and exposed its weak spots. Here’s how to thwart the next American tyrant.

On the Street

The MBTA commuter rail overpass frames the mural “The Stories of Lynn” by David Fichter, Yetti Frenkel, and Joshua Winer in Central Square.

North of Boston, an old industrial city gets a second look

A bicyclist made his way across Dorchester Avenue in Fields Corner.

Known for its diversity, Fields Corner now must make room for development

A man repacked the food he got from a food pantry on Broadway in Chelsea. Chelsea has been one of the places in Greater Boston hardest hit by the pandemic.

In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength

See more from our business series ‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

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A Beautiful Resistance
Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

Here’s your official summer reading list
These are the 70 best books of the season to pop into your travel bag.

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Investigative Reporting
Blind Spot
An 11-month Globe investigation found that people nationwide are dying in crashes caused by drivers who should have had their licenses suspended. One in 10 US drivers has at least one offense — from speeding to vehicular homicide — that isn’t reflected on their driving record.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

One of the best things to come out of the pandemic lock down was the way most government bodies from Beacon Hill committees to municipal boards and commissions adapted, allowing their own members and members of the public to attend meetings remotely — from the comfort and safety of their homes.

Remote access to public meetings a post-pandemic must

Demonstrators gather on the steps to the Texas State Capitol May 20 to speak against transgender-related bills being considered in the Texas Legislature in Austin, Texas.

Transgender rights must be recognized as civil rights

Marvin Gilmore, right, co-founder of Western Front, assists a customer on opening day in the Chelsea store.

MARCELA GARCÍA

For a more equitable marijuana industry, the state should bankroll loans

While the data show ridership plummeted, they also show that COVID’s impact on transportation breaks down along economic lines, just as it does with everything else.

Less caution, more vision needed for a post-pandemic MBTA

Janefer Hong

‘Asian virus’?

Roca educator Sutton Bradbury-Koster (right) pauses with program participant Alexis Feliciano outside the organization’s office in Lynn. Roca is using a version of cognitive behavioral therapy to teach young people how to recognize and stop self-destructive behavior.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

A cure for violence

Metro

After death of URI student in Newport, R.I. lawmakers are looking to build a short-term rental registry

In Rhode Island, there is no government entity that currently tracks properties rented through third-party platforms.

Couple gets married at Spaulding Rehab Hospital

Tim Herwath and Haley Greene were married at Spaulding Rehab Hospital, where Herwath is recovering from a serious spinal injury.

Jeneé Osterheldt

The pride I carry with me: Dréa Hudson

Every Wednesday in June, A Beautiful Resistance is holding space in recognition of Pride Month and LGBTQ+ joy.

Polar Beverages hopes to land a space on the new Worcester-themed Monopoly game that’s coming out

The family-owned business is looking to expand its footprint by putting its brand on a coveted square on the upcoming Worcester-themed version of the classic board game Monopoly, set to hit shelves later this year.

Sports

Cam Newton (left) is the presumptive starting quarterback for the Patriots but Mac Jones (right) may not be far behind.

Could there be an actual quarterback competition at Patriots camp in July?

Rookie Mac Jones made a strong impression in spring practices and may be poised to give Cam Newton a run for the job.

Rich Hill has a 12.86 ERA against his hometown Red Sox.

Red Sox at Rays | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 74: Red Sox at Ray lineups and notes

Mass. native Rich Hill will carry his 3.64 season ERA into his start for Tampa. Garrett Richards is on the mound for the Red Sox.

Bryson DeChambeau missed out on golfing for the US in 2016 when the sport returned to the Olympics.

Olympics: Bryson DeChambeau headlines US men’s golf roster for Tokyo

Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Xander Schauffele also will represent the US in the 60-man field. World No. 2 Dustin Johnson has opted out.

USWNT Tokyo Olympics roster set: Hanson’s Sam and Kristie Mewis tapped for first Games

Watch: Max Scherzer stares down Joe Girardi after third check for foreign substances

Baseball scouts rarely have a reason to visit Vermont. Pitching prospect Owen Kellington is changing that

Business

This Boston tech company ditched its office during COVID-19 — now its employees are working from restaurants

The chief executive of Boston software company Motus cringes at the thought of ever stepping foot back inside his company’s old headquarters, even though he kind of liked it.

Warren Buffett resigns from Gates Foundation

The announcement comes weeks after Bill and Melinda Gates announced that they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage but would continue to jointly run the foundation, one of the largest charitable foundations in the world.

Internal documents reveal FDA clash over Biogen’s Alzheimer’s therapy

Hong Kong’s embattled Apple Daily to close by Saturday

Comfort Zone

From left: Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson in "The Office."

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

Larry Pierce, left, and Paul Goodnight kicked off the project with a temporary mural called "No Strings Detached."

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

Boston duo Damon & Naomi recently recorded a show at Peabody Essex's Plummer Hall.

Peabody Essex puts performance in stunning historic venue

Ethan Murrow's 75-foot panoramic mural at the Cahoon Museum of American Art honors the region's natural history.

An artist evokes the oaks of Cape Cod’s past

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We know a lot about Covid-19. Experts have many more questions
More than two dozen virologists, epidemiologists, and others responded to STAT's question about what they still most wanted to know.

Cement Head’s last fight: He was denied parole six times — until he was about to become a Covid-19 statistic
In lawyers' view, the Department of Correction was trying to make it seem like it had fewer Covid-19 deaths on its hands than it really did.

Troubling podcast puts JAMA, the ‘voice of medicine,’ under fire for its mishandling of race
Critics say editors have asked authors to scrub the term racism from their articles even as they publish others that include racist notions.

Despite resistance, researchers investigate the possibility of a new mental health disorder
Many researchers say the study of sluggish cognitive tempo, which is still in its early stages, can’t yet support a formal diagnosis.

A child runs across a field at Bug Light Park in South Portland, Maine.

Is there something wrong with the air in this Maine town?

Lucio Perez in Springfield, after his years in sanctuary.

Lucio Perez found sanctuary in a Mass. church. He'd live there for over 3 years

Allison and Ben on their Zoom blind date.

Dinner with Cupid

"I went through the classic Zoom routine of trying to unmute myself"

Panzanella with fresh mozzarella.

Recipes: 3 salads that give new life to leftover bread

metro

"Music is my love language, sneakers are my muse and I know the best is yet to come." - Dréa Hudson.

The pride I carry with me: Dréa Hudson

Polar Beverages hopes to land a space on the new Worcester-themed Monopoly game that’s coming out

State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, veteran progressive lawmaker, launches bid for Massachusetts governor

sports

Kristie and Sam Mewis scored all of the US' goals vs. Colombia in a friendly in January.

USWNT Tokyo Olympics roster set: Hanson’s Sam and Kristie Mewis tapped for first Games

Watch: Max Scherzer stares down Joe Girardi after third check for foreign substances

Baseball scouts rarely have a reason to visit Vermont. Pitching prospect Owen Kellington is changing that

business

The Apple Daily newspaper headquarters in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s embattled Apple Daily to close by Saturday

Nine months after lockdowns, US births plummeted by 8 percent

Andrew Yang concedes defeat in NYC mayoral race after dramatic fall

politics

Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris to visit US-Mexico border area on Friday

Supreme Court backs businesses challenging California labor law

Supreme Court limits when police can enter home without warrant

Nation

A coronavirus shot being prepared. Officials say the rise of the delta variant underlines the need for everyone to get vaccinated.

Charts: Here’s how the worrisome delta variant is growing in the US

Harris to visit US-Mexico border area on Friday

Supreme Court backs businesses challenging California labor law

World

The pope met a man wearing a Spider-Man costume in the San Damaso courtyard in the Vatican.

Photos: ‘Spider-Man’ meets pope at Vatican

Japan’s top court rules married couples must adopt same surname

Hong Kong protester who crashed into police faces first security law trial

opinion

Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden attend Mass at St. Matthews in Washington on the morning of his inauguration, Jan. 20.

US bishops’ aim to draw Communion line against Biden over abortion rights stirs ire

For a more equitable marijuana industry, the state should bankroll loans

Why is Rachael Rollins picking a fight with Marty Walsh?

lifestyle

Inn at Diamond Cove, Maine

A Cape Ann classic gets a reboot, cars get a recharge, and Lark Hotels heads to Saratoga Springs

A luxury camping experience arrives near Acadia

Ana Popovic loves going to Italy, getting massages in Bali, and performing in Massachusetts

food & dining

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It’s about the food. It’s about his story

The Red Hat, a Beacon Hill institution, will reportedly close its doors

Recipe: The Department of Salad’s standard tuna mixes in sweet gherkins, hard-cooked egg, and red onion

travel

The new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is big and beautiful, light-filled and colorful.

The new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine opens

A visit to Vinalhaven, where we’re watching the tides roll in

A Cape Ann classic gets a reboot, cars get a recharge, and Lark Hotels heads to Saratoga Springs

Arts

Larry Pierce, left, and Paul Goodnight kicked off the project with a temporary mural called "No Strings Detached."

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

Another side of David Driskell, a towering figure in American art

‘Some Assembly Required’: well worth assembling

Books

Local histories, rewritten

Poet Michael Robbins on reading while walking

Writerly delusions in ‘Dream Girl’

Movies

Groucho Marx in "Duck Soup."

From fan favorites to deep cuts, films with Dad make for lasting memories

In ‘The Sparks Brothers,’ meet the best British band ever to come out of America

Hollywood past, Hanover present

Television

Steve Martin, pictured (left) with Martin Short in 2017, will star with Short and Selena Gomez in the 10-episode comedy, which will premiere on Hulu on Aug. 31.

Steve Martin turns sleuth in ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Lead singer is leading light of ‘We Are Lady Parts’

Why we’re still in a relationship with some classic sitcoms

music

Elton John.

Elton John to bring farewell tour to Gillette Stadium in 2022

Peabody Essex puts performance in stunning historic venue

Handel and Haydn Society returns to live performances for Harry Christophers’s final season

Theater/Dance

Graciela Femenia as Nindiría, a Nicaraguan immigrant who makes a living selling tamales, in Adriana RoCale’s “East Boston, Nos Vemos.”

Dispatches from a pandemic in SpeakEasy’s ‘Project Resilience’

Black women playwrights claim a leading role

The Boston Center for the Arts returns with live dance performances

globe local

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority have committed to restoring an express bus service this fall, according to Newton's mayor.

MBTA to restore 505 Express Bus service to Boston this fall from Waltham, Newton

Disabled veterans use golf as therapy for physical, emotional wounds

‘Bridgerton’ themed vacation stay coming to a Vermont mansion

Obituaries

Mr. Peel at Campanile, his signature restaurant, in Los Angeles.

Mark Peel, who helped forge a new culinary path, dies at 66

Marianne Harkless Diabate, who fused dance forms into works of ‘limitless range,’ dies at 63

Richard Stolley, who launched People magazine and secured JFK film, dies at 92