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RHODE ISLAND REPORT PODCAST -- US Supreme Court ruling heightens the need for a R.I. Voting Rights Act, advocates say -- Leaders of the R.I. Coalition of Black Women and Common Cause R.I. call for passage of state legislation to protect against vote dilution and vote suppression based on race.

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N.H. lawmakers move to censure colleague for inflammatory social media posts, including Holocaust reference - A legislative committee tasked with reviewing whether a Republican state lawmaker in New Hampshire should be punished for his inflammatory social media activity decided Wednesday to recommend that he be formally censured.

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COMMENTARY | Patrick Crowley -- R.I.'s working class pays a larger share of income in taxes than the 1 percent. It's time to rebalance the tax system. -- Raising incomes taxes on the state's highest earners will more justly fund state government, writes the president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO.

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COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN -- The Providence Place Mall is Joe Paolino's biggest bet yet -- At 71, the former Providence mayor wants to revive the financially struggling mall. But he is often treated as more villain than visionary.

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Maine's Susan Collins reveals she's long been diagnosed with a benign tremor

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Cambridge agreed to pay outgoing police commissioner $309,000 when she retired

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SJC hears long-running melodrama over DiZoglio's effort to audit Legislature

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Quincy defends plan to erect Catholic statues as SJC questions city's ability to separate church and state

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Lowell nonprofits step up to help residents after massive fire engulfs six homes

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Lawmakers complete bid to kill legislative stipend ballot question

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About 40 passengers left ship hit by hantavirus outbreak at island of St. Helena

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FBI director criticizes local sheriff in search for Nancy Guthrie

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BSO chair acknowledges 'current turmoil', says fund-raising goals still on track in leaked email

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Boston College High School to start enrolling sixth graders in fall 2027

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Forecast | Ken Mahan - What to expect on Thursday after a few early-morning showers

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Marblehead man goes viral for his snarky comments on town's housing plan. 'Are we trying to do nothing?'

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Wellesley woman accused of killing her two children pleads not guilty at arraignment, ordered held without bail

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'Remembered as a hero': State Police mourn death of trooper killed in Route 1 crash

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Possible suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein released by judge

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Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration

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RED SOX 4, TIGERS 0 - Red Sox sweep past Tigers via shutout in Sonny Gray's return to rotation, head home riding three-game winning streak

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Why 1,100 Scotland World Cup fans are taking school buses to Foxborough

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Patriots QB Drake Maye stands behind coach Mike Vrabel, calling him 'a great human being'

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Moguls remember Ted Turner: 'Changed the media industry forever'

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RIGHT, LEFT, AND CENTER - Is Graham Platner exactly what the Democrats need right now? We asked our three writers: Is Platner just what the Democratic Party needs right now to take back the Senate? Or is he a disaster-in-waiting for the party?

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EDITORIAL -- Wellesley voters should agree to support MassBay housing project

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IDEAS | Mary Ziegler -- Is it free speech — or dangerous malpractice?

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Robert Kuttner -- How an all-party primary in Mass. would undermine democracy

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LETTERS -- The very idea of congestion pricing causes a pileup of opinions

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Fourth State Police academy staffer pleads not guilty to manslaughter charge in death of recruit

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Dorchester man found guilty in 2023 Caribbean parade shooting that injured eight

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Teens arrested after 'aggressive pillow fight' leads to assault at Providence Place mall, police say

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Green Line MBTA station to close for nearly three years for accessibility improvements

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Antisemitic incidents fell in New England in 2025, but threat level remains elevated, ADL reports

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Dozens charged in global insider trading ring that profited off deals involving Mass. tech companies, corporate law firm

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world cup - Sorry, Boston, Philly has topped us again — this time it's the World Cup - From fundraising to fan-friendly features, the City of Brotherly Love went all in on the World Cup — and the gamble is paying off.

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Here's how Boston's World Cup preparations compare to other host cities

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BETH TEITELL - Starbucks baristas are forced to write cheery messages to connect with customers. Instead, they read like a cry for help. Starbucks baristas are expected to write upbeat cup notes they may not feel — and many customers don't even notice.

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Is there anywhere in Mass. that is accessible to middle-income households? See where you can afford to buy a house. -- Is there anywhere left in this state that is still accessible to middle-income households?

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It's now easier than ever to search the Globe recipe archive

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Anthony Bourdain biopic set in Provincetown releases first trailer

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He's a classical violinist with 1 million Instagram followers and a childhood inspiration: his Game Boy

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Photos: See Beyoncé, Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and more stars on the Met Gala red carpet

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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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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- When will Boston put stop-sign cameras on school buses?

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IDEAS | Thomas Lee -- I remember everything — so how did I forget this?

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EDITORIAL -- CVS affiliation with Mass General Brigham could increase primary care access, but at what cost?

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

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Patriots mailbag -- Patriots mailbag: If they trade for A.J. Brown, what moves, if any, can we expect to offset the added salary? -- There are also more post-draft questions, as well as some thoughts about roster depth at a couple of key positions.

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Tara Sullivan -- Who should be the Bruins' next captain? -- Charlie McAvoy isn't a perfect choice (look no further than the reckless stick swing that got him booted from the end of Game 6 to remember why), but he is a good one.

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE NOTEBOOK -- There's a number of reasons why Winchester boys' lacrosse has a perfect record, but two carry weight

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE -- Eastern Mass. boys' lacrosse: Players of the Week for April 29-May 5

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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE -- Globe Top 20 boys' lacrosse poll: Roller-coaster week ends with a new No. 1

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Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders -- The trial centers on the 2015 birth of OpenAI as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Elon Musk.

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TALKING POINTS -- Lilly's Mounjaro overtakes Keytruda as world's top-selling drug

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CONNECTIONS -- Animal moms and babies act a lot like...us

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THE BIG DAY -- On their very first meeting, they ran into each others' arms

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Summer Travel -- Here are five summer travel experiences you've probably never had before in New England

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SUMMER TRAVEL -- With new direct flights to Milan, there's never been a better time to go

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Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson help Ducks even series with Golden Knights in Game 2 win

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Spurs hand Timberwolves their worst postseason loss in franchise history in Game 2 to even series

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Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended five games for intentionally throwing at Red Sox' Trevor Story

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Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme

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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring

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US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

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Rubio arrives for audience with Pope Leo XIV to ease tensions after Trump's criticism over Iran

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What do New York, Maine, and Indiana have in common? The ruling class was thrown out.

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Investigators searching home connected to killer of California college student Kristin Smart

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Man charged in Colorado firebomb attack on demonstrators to plead guilty to murder

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Trump's Indiana victory shows his enduring grip on core Republican supporters

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Airliners carrying women and children linked to Islamic State group land in Australia

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China says ties with US remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite 'disruptions'

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Donald Trump's frightening, self-dealing, AI-driven military-industrial complex

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I'm a survivor of child sexual abuse. Mass. should end statute of limitations.

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Delayed repairs rob wheelchair users of their independence

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TikTok has discovered Tae Bo, the beloved '90s workout

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Brisket dipped in butter, ground beef cereal: At Meatstock, the carnivore diet is the way of life

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What moms (and those who care about us) need to know about maternal mental health

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Somerville's new mom-and-pop restaurant serves homespun Italian with a few surprises

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Three recipes to try starring lobster, blueberries, and other Maine flavors

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It's the small details that make dining out memorable. These are 10 things restaurants do right.

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Want to explore a house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright? You'll have to go to Manchester, N.H.

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From a jungle trek to 'the Lost City', to the tranquil coast, Colombia is a sight to behold

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Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here's what happens next.

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When Mother Nature and art collide: Seeing weather through a different lens

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In 'The Other Bennet Sister,' a neglected sibling gets the spotlight

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Crime and punishment among mothers and daughters in a stunning debut novel

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Rock biographer Stephen Davis was silenced and partially paralyzed by a stroke. His daughters are seeking help.

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Geek god Karl Urban makes 'Mortal Kombat II' a bloody good time

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Netflix plans first wide theatrical release with 'Narnia'

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The 'Devil in Silver' haunts Dan Stevens and a psychiatric hospital with really bad vibes

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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Missing Boston Calling? This new music festival taking over City Hall Plaza may be your answer.

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How Carlos Vives transformed a Colombian sound into a global music phenomenon

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In Arlekin's 'Beethoven,' the tormented life of a musical colossus

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Tony Awards: Rachel Dratch, Daniel Radcliffe, and more earn nominations. See the full list.

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A musical tale of sound and fury, signifying nothing but a good time

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CVS boosts outlook for 2026 after Aetna profits increase

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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died

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Donlyn Lyndon, last surviving creator of the Sea Ranch, dies at 90

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John Sterling, theatrical Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87

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