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Chad Finn -- Paraguay's clash with Germany was a seismic World Cup upset that won't soon be forgotten

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FRANK DELL'APA | ON SOCCER -- Paraguay, perceived slights and all, has its day, leaving Germany to wonder how it's fallen from soccer's elite

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Red Sox 6, Nationals 3 -- Emotional Willson Contreras homers in first inning, gets ejected in second in Red Sox' win over Nationals

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Cambridge wants to build 'social housing.' What is it?

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Questions swirl about Duck Boat accident that injured 11

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In recent weeks, wrong-way crashes have become all too familiar in Mass. Here's how they unfolded.

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Wellesley man charged in father's fatal stabbing suffered serious mental health issues, family friends say

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Five New England states, including Massachusetts, sue to block Medicaid work requirement

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Canton officials release report on former police sergeant who traded bigoted messages with Michael Proctor

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Convicted serial rapist Alvin Campbell Jr. sentenced to life in prison

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AS I SEE IT - The Wizard of Quechee

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The 11 best Cape Cod restaurants for locals and wash-ashores alike

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JOAN VENNOCHI - Norman Rockwell's America takes on Trump's anti-immigration agenda - A museum display is a gut check on America in 2026.

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Adam Omary -- The disability accommodation trap on college campuses

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Ashish K. Jha -- The obesity curve finally bent. Now comes the hard part.

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Facing 'federal uncertainty,' Mass. lawmakers say they have state budget deal days before fiscal year begins

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Why the Maine race for Senate has turned into such a tight contest

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No. 1 NBA Draft pick and Brockton native AJ Dybantsa honored at Boston City Hall and State House

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Jurors in Lindsay Clancy murder trial will hear husband's 911 call, judge rules

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A man pulled from the water after clamming off R.I.'s Conimicut Point is dead, police say

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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks

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There's a terrifying uptick in tick-borne illnesses. Hope may finally be on the horizon. Humans may finally catch up to pets when it comes to tick protection.

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your tv gps - This week's TV: 'Legally Blonde' spinoff 'Elle,' Michelle Buteau's 'Survival of the Thickest,' and more - Plus, a new "Zorro" adaptation arrives starring Jean Dujardin.

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Back-to-back college closures prompt demand for stronger consumer protection -- The consecutive collapses of Hampshire and Mount Ida exposed a number of weaknesses in the broader system, according to families, officials, and experts.

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Cape Cod locals were 'mad' when this beloved bakery closed. Can its fine-dining replacement win them over? -- The croissants generated national acclaim. Now the chef has a second act.

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'It's about the people, and we're going to show up and celebrate that': Jane Lynch talks hosting Boston Pops July 4 show

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Free July events: Independence Day, outdoor movies, live music, and more

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Solid Sound kicks off with a stroll down 'Mermaid Avenue'

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Jenny Jackson's 'The Shampoo Effect' may be the most Ipswich book ever

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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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EDITORIAL -- Back Bay blight: The city should do more to address crumbling buildings

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Robert Kuttner -- A housing fix that doesn't fix housing

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Ideas | Miles Howard -- Getting to Gillette Stadium is expensive. So I walked instead.

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IDEAS | Yifan Xu Miller -- Who's actually running that robot?

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World Cup -- Paraguay pulls off biggest win in its country's history in shocking upset of Germany in Foxborough -- Orlando Gill made six saves in regulation and two in penalty kicks, and José Canale buried his attempt in the sixth round to cap the win.

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WORLD CUP -- In thrilling finish, Paraguay knocks Germany out of World Cup in Foxborough. See how it unfolded.

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JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as plane approached JFK airport to land Monday morning -- The plane landed safely without any additional help, and no damage was found when the plane was inspected afterwards.

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Saks emerges from bankruptcy with plan to focus on luxury shopping and service -- The company has restructured its debt, closed dozens of stores and cut corporate and store employees since it filed for bankruptcy protection in January.

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BOLD TYPES -- With GateDrop, Tim Near peddles an alternative to energy drinks

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What the Supreme Court's ruling in the Cook case means for Federal Reserve independence

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- Tick-borne illness has gained a foothold in New England. Here's how.

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CONNECTIONS -- I got my first library card at the age of 5. It changed everything.

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- Kheyberk Fharah is a fixture in the addiction recovery community. But is he who he says he is?

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Stifling heat and humidity to overtake the region this week. Here's when the dangerous weather peaks.

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In effort to stay with Red Sox, Anthony Seigler switched back to switch-hitting

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Photos: Paraguay stuns Germany in World Cup elimination game in Foxborough

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Defending champion Jannik Sinner survives massive five-set scare in Wimbledon opening round

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Massachusetts beer sales grew more than any other state during early World Cup matches

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Supreme Court says Fed's Cook can keep her job for now, but it upholds other Trump firings

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Luigi Mangione's federal trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing postponed until January

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Supreme Court's decision on mail-in ballots deals a new blow to Trump's election plans

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In major opinions, Supreme Court rules on mail-in ballots, Fed's Lisa Cook, and Trump firings. Here's a recap.

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Sex abuse survivors reach $395 million deal with San Francisco Diocese

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The Ohio city revived by Haitian immigration sees an uncertain future

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Efforts to rescue Venezuela quake victims grow more desperate

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Pakistani strikes kill many in Afghanistan

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Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as aftershock rattles rescuers in disaster zone

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The viral novel 'Yesteryear' shows how bad Harvard's public image is

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Trump's slimy, swampy eyesore in Washington, D.C.

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Can robots end our loneliness crisis?

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Is having a boyfriend limiting my potential?

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She found a new career cleaning aging gravestones. 'We do our best for your eternal rest.'

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Scratching that bug bite might feel good but science explains why it's a bad idea

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Going with the flow in New Hampshire's Lakes Region

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Celebrate America's 250th by land and by sea

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Cruise line refuses to cover the costs for a canceled river cruise

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At the Griffin: Can crowbars be atmospheric?

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Big Freedia, Butch Tavares among performers for Providence's 2026 PVDFest

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The Cape Ann Museum starts a new chapter Tuesday

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The best local book events this week

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Lauren Hough wants all of us to log off social media and start talking to our neighbors

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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor, and Druski makes history at BET Awards

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When Supergirl was Super Campy

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' plus more new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend

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You can now stream the great coming-of-age dramedy 'Please Like Me' for free

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Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, and others

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Family ties strained to the breaking point in Barrington Stage's 'The Zionists: A Family Storm'

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A 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' that Terrence McNally would admire

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The uproarious, head-spinning 'Delirium' proves that pervasive dread can be fun

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It just got easier for Mass. nursing homes to add beds to rooms

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Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

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Om Malik, whose blog shaped how Silicon Valley saw itself, dies at 59

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Jerry Moriarty, painter whose brushstrokes elevated comics, is dead at 88

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David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

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