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With decision day rapidly approaching for Governor Maura Healey on her nominees to the reconstituted Cannabis Control Commission, today's Power Play newsletter takes a closer look at how the commission might change. Read it here:
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Having your childrenâs images compromised online can be a parent or guardianâs worst nightmare. Still, there are steps you can take. Hereâs some information the Globe compiled for families, from legal resources to advice on how to stay safe online.
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The Supreme Court preserved access to mifepristone, a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
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Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out - The Boston Globe
The courtâs order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug at pharmacies or through the mail, without an in-person visit to a doctor.
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The head of US Border Patrol is resigning, the latest leadership shake-up of officials implementing President Trumpâs immigration crackdown.
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US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change - The Boston Globe
Banks announced his decision in a Fox News interview, saying, "It's just time."
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The man accused of shooting at motorists on Memorial Drive in Cambridge pleaded not guilty to multiple charges from his hospital bed.
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Alleged Memorial Drive gunman arraigned on assault to murder charges - The Boston Globe
Tyler E. Brown IV is facing six felony and two misdemeanor charges, including two counts of assault to murder.
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Massachusetts is no exception to the exponential increase of child exploitation on the internet. In todayâs Starting Point, we look at what parents can do to protect their kids.
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Takeaways from the Globeâs reporting on the spread of online child exploitation - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts is no exception to the exponential increase of child exploitation on the internet. What should you do to protect your kid?
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A person was assaulted in Davis Square Thursday morning and police closed off an area on Holland Street to gather evidence on the attack involving an âedged weapon,â authorities said.
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Person assaulted with âedged weaponâ in Davis Square, police say - The Boston Globe
The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries and is being treated at a local hospital, Somerville police said in a statement.
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Netflix revealed that its hit reality dating show "Love is Blind" will ship up to Boston for season 11.
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Netflix officially announces new âLove Is Blindâ season set in Boston - The Boston Globe
Season 11 of the hit reality dating series will set up shop in the Hub.
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A woman was fatally injured when a private boat crashed into a Logan Airport pier in East Boston Wednesday night, State Police said.
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Woman killed, three hospitalized when recreational boat strikes Logan Airport pier, officials say - The Boston Globe
The three other people are being treated for injuries that are not life-threatening, officials said.
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For generations, trying to keep children safe from sexual exploitation meant knowing where they were. Today, threats are everywhere online, where investigators say they face a âtidal waveâ of child sexual abuse material. They can't keep up.
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On the "Good Hang" podcast, Burlington native Amy Poehler spoke with Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her approach to talking like a Bay State resident in âThe Holdovers."
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DaâVine Joy Randolph talks with Amy Poehler about the importance of her Boston accent in âThe Holdoversâ - The Boston Globe
The Burlington native dove into Randolphâs approach to talking like a Bay State resident in the 2023 film âThe Holdovers.â
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New England Patriots rookie linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned in Newton District Court on a domestic assault and battery charge, court records show.
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New England Patriots rookie arraigned on domestic assault charge in Newton court - The Boston Globe
In a statement, the Patriots said they are âaware of the report involvingâ Quintayvious Hutchins.
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The Boston Globeâs Great Divide Team is looking for tips and tricks to make prom budget friendly. What creative solutions have you come up with to make your dream prom come true?
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Prom prices are out of control. Tell us your hacks to make it affordable. - The Boston Globe
We're looking for tips and tricks to make prom budget friendly.
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What stands four stories tall, weighs as much as 20 kegs of Samuel Adams lager, and is wrapped in polyurethane? The worldâs largest soccer ball â and itâs rolling into Boston three days before the World Cup kicks off.
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Boston scores the worldâs largest soccer ball for the World Cup - The Boston Globe
The 45-foot ball will be on display at Piers Park in East Boston, as organizers hope to give a boost to local World Cup planning.
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An increasing number of homeowners in Greater Boston are finding themselves collecting rent as so-called âaccidental landlords.â The role brings with it a host of challenges and issues â some with serious consequences if they mess up.
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More homeowners are becoming âaccidentalâ landlords. Hereâs what to know about having a rental in Massachusetts. - The Boston Globe
No matter how one becomes an accidental landlord, the role brings with it a host of challenges and issues â including the potential rent control law in Boston.
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FIFA has so far granted public viewing licenses to just two of the 17 organizations in Massachusetts planning viewing events and other festivities for this summer's World Cup, leaving it unclear whether many of them will take place at all.
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The Healey administrationâs plan to host World Cup watch parties is crumbling. And FIFA is to blame. - The Boston Globe
Only two of 17 entities awarded state grants for World Cup celebrations have received FIFA viewing licenses, potentially derailing many of the events.
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Country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson, Chicago hip-hop star Chance the Rapper, and New Orleans brass ambassador Trombone Shorty will be the special guests at this summerâs Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
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Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Trombone Shorty to headline Boston Pops July 4 bash - The Boston Globe
Amped up for the nationâs 250th anniversary, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell will also include a lineup of local artists and ensembles.
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The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son.
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South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaughâs murder convictions in deaths of wife and son - The Boston Globe
In a unanimous ruling, the justices said the conduct by the court clerk âegregiously attacked Murdaughâs credibilityâ by suggesting to jurors his testimony could not be trusted.
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A budding El Niño could be one of the strongest on record. Todayâs Starting Point explains what it may mean for New England.
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Four things to know about a rare El Niño approaching and what it could mean for New England - The Boston Globe
If the latest forecast models are right, this could reshape weather patterns across the globe, including here in New England.
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Food delivery on motorbikes has become so ubiquitous that some local politicians are now aiming to tighten the rules that affect their line of work.
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They deliver takeout through rain and traffic on mopeds. Boston wants to change the rules. - The Boston Globe
Food delivery on motorbikes has become so ubiquitous that some local politicians are now aiming to tighten the rules that affect their line of work.
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The Globe is planning to offer a video series on financial literacy, first-time homeownership, and planning for the future through investing and estate planning. We want to hear your questions.
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Tell us your questions about wealth building - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globeâs Money, Power, Inequality team is planning to a offer a free, virtual video series on building wealth at every stage of life.
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The suddenly-closer-than-some-expected race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton is becoming a touchy subject, writes the Globe's Shirley Leung in today's Power Play newsletter. Read it here:
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Finally, a warm Saturday and Sunday are approaching. Here's the forecast.
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The weekend youâve been waiting for is on the way - The Boston Globe
Boston has either seen rain or cooler-than-normal temperatures for eight straight weekends, but some steady warmth and sunshine are expected this Saturday and Sunday.
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Dr. Marty Makary, the head of the Food and Drug Administration, is resigning after a rocky tenure that drew complaints from allies of President Trump, according to multiple reports.
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Trump FDA chief Marty Makary is resigning, according to reports - The Boston Globe
He steps down after just over a year leading the powerful health regulatory agency.
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Harvard University's top leaders likely enslaved thousands of people between the founding of the school in 1636 and the defeat of the Confederacy, according to new research.
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Harvard officials enslaved more than 1,600 people, new research reveals - The Boston Globe
So far, they have confirmed that at least 259 Harvard officials enslaved people â and they are still digging through records.
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Summer outlook for New England â average start with a hot finish. El Niño impacts boost temps, heat waves, humidity, & t-storms. A likely summer extension in fall & a mild winter. Precip in chunks, but about average.
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A woman who was stuck in her car on Memorial Drive in Cambridge when a shooter opened fire said a former Marine may have saved her life.
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âHe is an incredible heroâ: Woman says ex-Marine saved her life during Cambridge shooting - The Boston Globe
"He opened my car door, pulled me out, and told me to run," Rachael Saveriano recalled.
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Federal prosecutors announced charges in the 2024 collapse of Baltimoreâs Francis Scott Key Bridge, accusing the Singapore-based operator of a ship and a key employee of making critical decisions that led to the disaster and the deaths of six people.
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Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge - The Boston Globe
The Singapore-based operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimoreâs Francis Scott Key Bridge has been indicted along with a key employee, federal prosecutors said.
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The regional water authority wants to continue dumping sewage into the Charles River, Mystic River, and Alewife Brook for decades to come.
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New plan would dump sewage into the Charles River for decades to come - The Boston Globe
The regional water authority wants to continue dumping sewage into the Charles River, Mystic River, and Alewife Brook for decades to come.
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An active shooter on Memorial Drive in Cambridge prompted panicked motorists to abandon their vehicles and sent people running for their lives along the Charles River. Here are five things to know about the shooting.
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Assault-style rifle, ex-Marine who stepped in, panicked drivers: What to know about the Memorial Drive shooting - The Boston Globe
Two drivers were injured and hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
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In todayâs Starting Point, we look at why some business leaders are backing Seth Moulton over Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate race.
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Why are some business leaders jumping on the Moulton train for Senate? - The Boston Globe
Why are some business leaders jumping on the Moulton train for Senate?
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Tufts Medical School professors won a landmark tenure case, but protections for longtime professors are still waning.
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Tenure is not what it used to be, as these Tufts professors found out - The Boston Globe
Tufts Medical School professors won a landmark tenure case, but protections for longtime professors are still waning.
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The Supreme Court temporarily extended access to a widely used abortion pill for three days while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take effect.
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Supreme Court temporarily extends access to a widely used abortion pill - The Boston Globe
Justice Samuel Alitoâs order Monday allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the pill at pharmacies or through the mail.
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A person fired a gun on Cambridge's Memorial Drive, triggering a response from State Police and prompting drivers to flee their cars. One person was hurt and a suspect is in custody, authorities said.
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Shots fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, suspect in custody, officials say - The Boston Globe
âNo information is immediately available regarding the circumstances of the shooting,â State Police said.
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Ahead of the World Cup, some restaurants are considering a temporary policy of enforced gratuity.
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Some Mass. restaurants may add a mandatory tip during the World Cup - The Boston Globe
Concerned that some international tourists may not tip 20 percent, restaurants are considering a temporary policy.
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Dunkin' is making viral dirty sodas now. Are they worth drinking?
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Dunkinâ now has dirty soda. Our critic reviewed the Mormon trend. - The Boston Globe
Dunkin' is making viral dirty sodas now. Are they worth drinking?
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Drought building across New England. April was really dry for 90% of the area, with deficits of 1-3" across the board. If we don't get some persistent rain, we'll have a rough summer & fall in terms of water use/wildland fires.
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Six Boston city councilors of color found themselves on the receiving end of a grilling about their voting records and stances on some of Mayor Michelle Wuâs more controversial initiatives that have angered parts of the cityâs Black community.
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âWe have had enough:â Black Bostonians are directing ire about Wu at her allies on the City Council - The Boston Globe
Deep frustration with Wu persists in various pockets of Bostonâs Black communities, who are now turning their focus to her allies of color on the council.
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âHe was my whole world": The fiancĂ©e of a state trooper killed in a crash last week remembers him as someone who would take the weight off others and put it on his own shoulders.
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âHe was my whole worldâ: FiancĂ©e remembers state trooper killed in crash - The Boston Globe
Jessica Ostrowski, the fiancĂ©e of fallen State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, said he would have risked his life â100 times more.â
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In todayâs Starting Point, we look at Somerville PorchFest, where 530 bands turned porches, driveways, and yards into stages for a kickoff to summer.
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âGreat vibes, incredible friendsâ: Somerville PorchFest brings a citywide kickoff to summer - The Boston Globe
PorchFest began simply, and its appeal is universal.
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A ferry captain on Chappaquiddick Island is ready to sell after 18 years, leaving residents worried about who will buy and what it could mean for the islandâs future.
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The Chappaquiddick elite are in a struggle with the captain of their ferry. They are losing. - The Boston Globe
After 18 years, ferry captain Peter Wells is ready to sell. Chappaquiddick residents are worried about who will buy.
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The Croft School, whose founder was accused of fraud by its board in March, announced that it will close its Boston locations at the end of the academic year.
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After failed attempts at sale, Croft School in Boston to close at yearâs end - The Boston Globe
More than 60 Croft families unenrolled from the school over the weekend, officials said in an email to parents.
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Ted Turner managed the Atlanta Braves â for one day. What if that happened in Boston? Dan Shaughnessy imagines what it would be like.
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Ted Turner managed the Braves (for one game). Imagining what it would be like if that happened in Boston, and other thoughts. - The Boston Globe
With his Braves in the throes of a 16-game losing streak in 1977, Turner gave his manager, Dave Bristol, a 10-day sabbatical, and made himself manager for a game in Pittsburgh.
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The abortion pill, which accounts for half of abortions nationwide, is safe and legal in Massachusetts for now. Itâs also in âno manâs land,â ahead of Monday, when the Supreme Court will decide whether to ban mail and telehealth access to the pill.
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With abortion meds in legal âno manâs landâ until Monday, Mass. leaders urge people to continue to seek care - The Boston Globe
Governor Healey had a simple message Friday amid US Supreme Court ruling on mifepristone: The medication abortion is safe and legal in Massachusetts for now.
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John Rosenthalâs Fenway Center deck over the highway is finally done. How he got here, though, is a story as long as the turnpike â one that involves at least two mayors, five governors, and that stolen base by Dave Roberts. Read more in Power Play:
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Across Massachusetts, schools use dozens of different, cozy-sounding names to describe what can be closet-sized timeout rooms where students are placed to curb behavioral outbursts.
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Timeout rooms in Mass. schools didnât disappear. Their name just changed. - The Boston Globe
From safe space to the Zen den, Massachusetts schools use positive words to describe timeout rooms that parents say keep them in the dark about the practice.
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If you or someone you know has atrial fibrillation, and are willing to speak with a reporter, please consider filling out or sharing this survey.
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Do you have atrial fibrillation? Tell us about your experience. - The Boston Globe
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrythmia, affecting nearly one in 20 Americans.
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A restaurant group that owns 10 bars in the Boston area, including The Harp and Ned Devineâs Irish Pub, is on the hook for $400,000 in unpaid federal taxes, according to a lien filed last month.
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Restaurant group that runs Boston pubs The Harp, Ned Devineâs owes nearly $400,000 in back taxes, federal lien shows - The Boston Globe
The Briar Group, owner of 10 bars and restaurants, owes unpaid federal taxes, interest and penalties for the tax period ending in 2022, records show.
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In todayâs Starting Point, weâre here to assist with Motherâs Day brunch and offer recipes for when plans change.
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Cooking for Mom this Motherâs Day? Start with these recipes. - The Boston Globe
Stuff happens. Plans fall through. Weâve got last-minute help on the way.
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Harvard, MIT, Boston College among US universities reporting online outages amid cyber incident
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Harvard, MIT, Boston College among US universities reporting online outages amid cyber incident - The Boston Globe
The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Canvas, said Luke Connolly, a threat analyst at the cybersecurity firm Emisoft.
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