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Asking $3.9m, the Hilltop Steak House family home went under contract in one day

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'I'm going to do everything in my power.' Healey says she supports a compromise on rent control ballot measure - Healey's comments, made at a forum hosted by the Service Employees International Union, came a few weeks after a group of tenant advocates and high-powered real estate developers floated a plan that would allow cities and towns to enact rent caps if they so choose, circumventing a tight statewide cap that's headed for a vote this November.

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Larry Edelman | Trendlines - Elon Musk and Henry Ford are kindred spirits - The entrepreneur and right-wing Internet troll is far richer than Rockefeller or Ford — and probably more hated.

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Legal and lobbying costs surge as universities face Trump pressure

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Eddie Andelman, the voluble voice who pioneered sports talk radio in Boston in the early 1970s, has died

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The World Cup has transformed Boston. See the best videos of fans around the city.

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Recipe: How to make Dotcakes with rainbow sprinkles at home

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What exactly is ailing Roman Anthony? And when might he be back with the Red Sox?

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20-year-old Mass. man dies while hiking Mount Monadnock in N.H.

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Child drowns at Warwick, R.I., beach, the fourth drowning in five years, officials say

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California's Newsom says Trump Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. Follow live updates.

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What to know about the deal to end the Iran war

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Harvard Book Store to open new location in Boston, steps from Faneuil Hall

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The Scrum - Meetings between Beacon Hill's top three leaders were once a regular. Now it's closer to a semi-annual tradition.

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Foster dog stolen during Saugus hike found dead in pond, rescue says

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Tom Brady reunites with Bridget Moynahan for son Jack's graduation: 'One of the proudest days of my life'

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JOAN VENNOCHI - Is Andrea Campbell avoiding local political battles? The AG takes a tough stance at the federal level but dodges local disagreements.

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Laura Goldstein -- Before it's too late, let my husband choose how his story ends

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Jane Swift -- What my husband's death taught me about assisted suicide

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Record number of BPS students earn biliteracy recognition

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Announcing the winners of the Boston Globe-Horn Book awards

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18-year old charged with DUI after crashing car into Southborough home

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Ticks are everywhere. Here's how to stop them. -- Experts offer advice on lawn sprays, dog chews, and how to still enjoy the outdoors this summer.

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HIGH SCHOOLS - Meet the 2026 spring MIAA high school champs in baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, and tennis - You can also check out the winners of girls' flag football, track and field, and girls' golf.

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Son Little on climate change, his new LP 'Cityfolk,' and working with Ben Tanner of Alabama Shakes

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Rosalía merges high-art and pop in TD Garden debut

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A new play explores a famous Cambridge event on the stage where it happened: City Hall

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Boston Globe Spotlight Team - Nearly 250 patients at top Mass. hospitals say they were abused by a renowned doctor. Why wasn't he stopped sooner? A Globe Spotlight investigation found the state's medical establishment missed key warning signs.

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Why Trump and the MAGA movement turned against Harvard -- Over a decade of political and cultural upheaval, America's most powerful university grew vulnerable to attack. There were warning signs.

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Why the middle class is disappearing in Massachusetts -- The middle class in Massachusetts is being hollowed out. Driving the squeeze is a stratospheric rise in inequality.

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Water is coming for the Seaport; the whole city will be poorer for it. -- Buildings in the Seaport fund one-tenth of Boston's property-tax base. Flood waters and sea level rise will soon put that at risk.

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Eugene Scott -- My family didn't fit the conservative ideal. It helped me thrive.

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- The lonely giddiness of a New York Knicks fan in Boston

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Jason Margolis -- Why Red Sox fans should be rooting for England in the World Cup

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RIGHT, LEFT, AND CENTER -- Platner is (probably) here to stay. Will Democrats rally?

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Liam Kerr -- If Platner falters, there's a backup plan for Maine Democrats

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Lost and/or found -- Ten weird but totally true Boston stories

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Red Sox Notebook - As it turns out, not only can the Red Sox' Wilyer Abreu hit lefthanders, he can do damage against them - At the end of last year, the Red Sox made it clear: Abreu's next step would be to become a true everyday player, which would mean getting a chance to prove his ability against lefthanders.

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Cape Verdeans celebrate after astonishing tie with Spain

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World Cup -- In stunning result, Cape Verde draws favorite Spain in World Cup opener

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Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

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TECH POWER PLAYERS 2026 -- Meet the CEOs, founders, and other leaders on the Globe's annual Tech Power Players list

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TECH POWER PLAYERS 2026 -- The Boston tech scene is riding a wave of optimism. Here's why.

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PERSPECTIVE -- The new Red Line seats are drawing complaints from riders. Here's why.

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World Cup fans from Scotland are donating nearly $30,000 to organizations in Providence

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Rhode Island man charged with cyberstalking Boston woman under alias 'Space Vegas'

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How long will this beautiful, tranquil weather last? Check out the latest forecast details.

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Here are your World Cup forecasts for the week at Foxborough's stadium

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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras isn't worried about hitting home runs, yet he's hitting them like never before

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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

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US Senate candidate with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan ineligible for ballot, official rules

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Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu

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Iran and US reach an initial deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz but challenges remain

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Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial

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However hard they try, the right can't take back Pride Month

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It's nostalgia on wheels. Here's how to rediscover New England's railways.

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Paige McNamara on 'Les Misérables,' embracing your inner cheesy tourist, and going unplugged

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Massachusetts museums use AI to bring history to life

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David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, has died

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For the 250th, Rixy paints a mural of The Midnight Ride, but with a new hero

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A rare first edition of 'Wuthering Heights' complete with spelling mistakes is up for auction

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The best local book events this week

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What to watch this weekend: Five movies and TV shows to stream

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Some unsung heroes get their flowers at this year's Roxbury Film Festival

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Joe Negri, handyman and music maestro on 'Mister Rogers,' dies at 99

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'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

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This week's TV: Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers host the Las Culturistas Awards

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Boston's 'wild, that's a fact': Jack Antonoff on his 'deep' relationship with the Hub

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For Black puppeteers, the hardest part wasn't the craft, it was finding each other

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ART's 'Black Swan' has a powerhouse lead performance and a show that can't live up to it

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The impending MassHealth work requirements are going to be more complicated than anyone imagined

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Mass General Brigham and CVS primary care partnership moves closer to reality

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49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

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Cleve Moler, who unlocked the power of computing for millions, dies at 86

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