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Dan Shaughnessy -- Bill Chisholm says the Jaylen Brown trade was 'not about the money,' but Celtics fans won't buy that

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WORLD CUP -- US-Bosnia World Cup match was most-watched soccer telecast in country's history -- Wednesday's 2-0 win for the United States over Bosnia-Herzegovina was watched by nearly 26.4 million people on Fox, making it the most-watched program on any network since the Seahawks defeated the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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John Powers | On Soccer -- Americans outclassed, once again, in World Cup loss to Belgium -- European rivals always are more seasoned, poised, and ruthless, which is why they routinely boot the United States out of the tournament once the alternative is extinction.

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118TH MASSACHUSETTS AMATEUR -- Three share lead as Massachusetts Amateur gets underway at Winchester

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The Jaylen Brown trade makes it seem like the Celtics are no longer completely focused on winning

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Belgium 4, United States 1 -- Defensive lapses cost United States in loss to Belgium in World Cup round of 16

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'A brutal loss': Emotional night for fans at Boston watch party as Belgium eliminates US from World Cup

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Amid new allegations, calls grow for Platner to drop his Maine Senate bid

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Brad Stevens says he has 'lost sleep' over Jaylen Brown trade, but the deal gives the Celtics flexibility

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'Enough is enough': Weekend violence in Boston sparks calls for change, from more police to community investment

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Forecast | Ken Mahan - Showers and some downpours are expected to linger Tuesday while Boston and Southern New England stay cool

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After Cambridge shooting death, police unions decry politicians turning off gunshot detection system

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Man captured in viral video throwing food on ground at Mass. bagel shop. 'I couldn't believe it,' owner says.

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'A huge blow to a way of life around here': North Shore clammers want answers after Haverhill sewer break

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Former Sudbury superintendent to receive more than $150,000 in severance

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All aboard Boston: Tall ships set to take over Harbor for Sail250 grand finale

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The flawed, fumbling Red Sox have outscored opponents for the season. Does that suggest better days ahead?

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When you're feeling fancy, these 13 restaurants around Boston are worth the splurge

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When only a comforting noodle dish will do, these 10 spots stand out

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Stay caffeinated at 11 of the Boston area's best coffee shops

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More from the Boston Globe's Best of the Best

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JOAN VENNOCHI - For Karen Read, Michael Proctor is the gift that keeps on giving - John O'Keefe, not Karen Read, should be the victim in the story of his death.

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Mariel Garza -- California's billionaire tax proposal is the fight the ultrarich feared

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EDITORIAL -- Fireflies score a win in Rockport

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IDEAS | Rich Benjamin -- Trump's Task Force 250 is a project of collective amnesia

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Jason Margolis -- Inside the fields wars: What student athletes think of artificial turf vs. grass

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Black bear takes a liking to towns south of Boston

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Air pollution has long plagued Chinatown. New initiatives aim to ease problem.

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Man fatally shot in dispute with off-duty police officer neighbor in Peterborough, N.H.

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Body of missing boater recovered near Salisbury, Coast Guard says

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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei

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Mass. House seeks to regulate e-bikes in $425 million economic development bill

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Number of wrong-way drivers — and deaths as a result — has exploded in Mass. in recent years, Globe analysis finds - A trifecta of fatal accidents in the final days of June panicked state leaders and everyday drivers watching the problem metastasize across the Commonwealth.

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Dunkin' dropped patriotic 'Eagle Cups' for July 4th. But Boston wasn't buying.

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These vegetables are farmed by refugees, and sold in New England 'food deserts' at an innovative market -- The program creates livelihoods for farmers establishing new lives in New Hampshire, while also expanding access to fresh food.

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SHIRLEY LEUNG - 'Come back and try it again.' That could be Time Out Market's new motto. Developer Steve Samuels is breathing new life into the Fenway food hall with new menus, lower prices, and live music.

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The father-daughter wedding dance gets an upgrade

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Getting a parenting break? Unwind with one of these great beach reads.

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Haverhill's shoe legacy steps into spotlight with new exhibit

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'Widow's Bay,' 'Half Man,' and more of the best TV of the year so far

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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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WORLD CUP -- Eight World Cup teams are coming to Boston. Here's a look at their playing style and their predicted finish. -- Some of the world's best — Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland — will play at Gillette Stadium. Learn about each team's local connections, how they got here, and more.

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EDITORIAL -- Important issues linger heading into last month of legislative session

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Ideas | Ted Widmer -- The Declaration of Independence has a Boston accent

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IDEAS | Andrea Javor -- An ode to the humble sticky note

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PODCAST | SAY MORE -- Liberals have a patriotism problem

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

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Forecast | Dave Epstein -- Bands of heavy rain could bring up to 6 inches in some parts of Southern New England. Here's where flood watches are in effect. -- We're going to see an atmosphere that may bring us too much rain, too fast, overwhelming some of our parched soils and leading to excessive runoff.

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WORLD CUP -- After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Folarin Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss -- The 25-year-old striker, who had three goals in this World Cup, was shown a red card during the United States victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but FIFA lifted his suspension for Monday's match after President Trump intervened on Balogun's behalf.

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US airlines chase profits in premium cabins, deepening a fare class divide on flights -- America's biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers.

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Sports lawyer Alain Mathieu joins Foley Hoag, aims for the big leagues -- Plus: Energy executives discuss New England's grid issues; Jaylen Brown has a spot at MIT; Brian Moynihan talks about World Cup sponsorship.

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Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

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Waste water trailblazer Biobot loses key Massachusetts contract as disease surveillance evolves

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PERSPECTIVE -- I tried family counseling with a sibling. Maybe some things are better left unsaid.

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BEST OF THE BEST -- We picked the best bagels, Cape Cod restaurants, and more. Here's what readers say we missed.

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Dinner With Cupid -- What we can learn about dating in Boston from reading Dinner With Cupid

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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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Red Sox' Willson Contreras, awaiting suspension appeal, gets introspective (and stays productive)

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Ahead of Saturday's MLB Draft, Brody Bumila is dealing with left elbow injury

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Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

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The economic changes for boomers have been head-spinning — and not always fair

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Democrats begin reversing their Platner endorsements. See how the day unfolded.

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Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination

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More video expected during hearing in case against man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

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Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Kirk assassination

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An email. A knock at the door. A suit alleges a threat to free speech.

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It's decision day in Prince Harry's final privacy suit against British tabloids

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Will Prince Harry's trip to Britain repair or deepen royal rift?

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Facing threats, NATO finds new value in Turkey

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We should all be homesharing

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New nursing home occupancy limits raise uncomfortable questions

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The science of the Declaration of Independence

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Love Letters Classics: How to do a breakup

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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in front of famous friends at Madison Square Garden

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Recipe: On a friendly street in suburban Virginia, a home baker delivers this banana bread weekly to his neighbors

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Recipe: Layer fresh strawberries, yogurt, and your own (easy) homemade granola in these parfaits

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How to relive a mid-century vacation on Cape Cod

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Want to feel fancy and fabulous? Check out these Maine spas.

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Sewer overflows into Merrimack River have ended, officials say. But it's still not safe to swim at these beaches.

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At the MFA, the past and present converge in a fractious moment

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Boston museum displays an original copy of the Declaration of Independence

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At the Griffin: Can crowbars be atmospheric?

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'The Five Star Weekend' is a love letter to female friendship with a starry cast

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Remembering the real Nick Tosches, played by Oscar Isaac in Netflix's adaptation 'In the Hand of Dante'

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Author readings around Boston July 5-11

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The best movies, TV shows, specials, and more to watch this July Fourth weekend

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Jacob's Pillow is in full swing, and more local arts news

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This week's TV: Jennifer Garner in 'The Five-Star Weekend,' J.K. Simmons in 'The Westies,' and more

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Early New England had its own robust musical style. Then a Boston composer helped suppress it.

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On 'SNL,' a bumpy Olivia Rodrigo performance was still a bold declaration as an artist

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A faint light in Shakespeare & Company's formulaic 'Fireflies'

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In 'The American Five,' teaming up to change history

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

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Medicaid drops GLP-1 coverage for tens of thousands in Mass., including children

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A year after distressed buyout, what's become of Somerville's Bluebird Bio?

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Mike Wallace, who wrote a radical history of New York, dies at 83

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Judge Rya W. Zobel, first woman to serve on federal bench in Massachusetts, dies at 94

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Courtney Sale Ross, founder and funder of a quirky school, dies at 78

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