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Muralist Yenny Hernandez wants Bostonians to talk about their dreams

The Dorchester artist transformed the Prudential Center’s glass entrance on Boylston Street into a vibrant tapestry of nature and included the phrase "Let your dreams take flight."

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A new study shows trans, nonbinary physicians face transphobia throughout the medical field

The study, led by Dr. Laura Westafer, an ER doctor at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, finds trans and nonbinary doctors experience transphobia regularly. Many trans physicians noted that...

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Across New England, expect a busy travel weekend on the roads for Fourth of July

About 2.4 million New Englanders are predicted to travel by car for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Mayflower Autonomous Ship floats next to the replica of the original Mayflower, June 30, 2022, in Plymouth, Mass. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock

The sleek Mayflower Autonomous Ship met with an escort boat as it approached the Massachusetts shoreline Thursday, more than 400 years after its namesake's historic journey from England.

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Prosecutor: Boston bar co-owner tried to cover up fatal stabbing

A part-owner of a Boston bar tried to dispose of a bloody sweatshirt one of the club's bouncers was purportedly wearing when he fatally stabbed a former Marine celebrating the...

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In this July 27, 2018, file photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. (J. David Ake/AP)

Environmental activists say states will have to do more to curb emissions in face of Supreme Court ruling

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05:11Jun 30, 2022

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. senate votes to reform civil forfeiture law, adding greater protections in property seizures

The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill Thursday to change the civil forfeiture system, raising the legal bar law enforcement must meet to seize and keep people’s money and property...

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Jun 30, 2022

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's inauguration "block party" on City Hall Plaza. (Walter Wuthmann/WBUR)

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu turns belated inauguration into summer 'block party'

Wu celebrated her first term as mayor Thursday with a summer "block party" at Boston City Hall. The inauguration came seven months after her swearing in. The original date was...

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Jun 30, 2022

Fireworks explode over the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in 2019. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

What's open, what's closed on the Fourth of July

Is the packie open on the fourth of July? What about the T's schedule? Here's a list of what you can and can't do on Independence Day.

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Jun 30, 2022

In this 2017 file photo, an American flag flies at Carson Beach in Boston. (Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Fourth of July weekend forecast: Friday's a beach day, but look out for Saturday storms

Weather for the Fourth of July holiday weekend is looking mostly favorable — especially compared to last year's cool and rainy conditions.

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Jun 30, 2022

In this WBUR file photo, a volunteer speaks with a caller on the Samaritans hotline. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. preps for '988' mental health hotline launch: 'Young people will grow up knowing this number'

People experiencing a mental health crisis will soon have a faster way to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Jun 30, 2022

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What you need to know as Massachusetts copes with drought

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Most of Massachusetts is in a 'significant' drought

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More Massachusetts towns are pursuing municipal internet projects

In some Massachusetts towns, fewer than 50% of households have access to high-quality internet.

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18:26Jun 30, 2022

Can Ford's new all-electric pickup steer us toward 'net-zero' in 2050?

In biweekly segment, "Tech Talk," we're looking at the new electric battery-powered Ford pickup truck with Boston Globe technology writer Hiawatha Bray, who took it...

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Daniel Huang, Ronnica and Tiffany Sammy of Mint Green. (OJ Slaughter for WBUR)

Bubblegrunge band Mint Green refreshes heartache anthems

The Somerville band, named for the lead singer's favorite color, debuted their first full-length LP earlier this month. Their music brings a mix of emotions — light and airy, but...

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09:25Jun 30, 2022

A shark is seen swimming across a sand bar on Aug. 13, 2021, from a shark watch with Dragonfly Sportfishing charters, off the Massachusetts' coast of Cape Cod. (Phil Marcelo/AP File)

Researchers caution beachgoers ahead of white shark season

Warmer weather signals not just the start of the busy tourist season, but also the arrival of the region’s famous predators.

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Jun 30, 2022

Gov. Charlie Baker explains the new metric the state will use to help cities and towns understand their risk for COVID-19. (John Tlumacki/Pool photo via The Boston Globe)

Final report: Massachusetts wasn't ready for pandemic

Even as Massachusetts climbed the state rankings for shots administered last year, the Baker administration's choice to deliver many of those shots at mass vaccination sites rather than through local...

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Jun 30, 2022

Protestors rally for a second day in front the of Massachusetts State House in Boston for abortion rights after the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. (Amanda Beland/WBUR)

Massachusetts House approves bill to protect abortion access

The action is part of a wider effort by officials to build a firewall to guarantee access to the procedure in Massachusetts after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v....

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Jun 30, 2022

A drilling crew drills a vertical system of geothermal wells on the site of the new Vassal Lane School in Cambridge. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Don't look up? Look down. Geothermal could help curb climate change

The newest thing in ditching fossil fuels for heating and cooling may actually be old technology. Geothermal systems have been around for 70 years, and installers are finding ways to...

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu during her swearing-in ceremony at Boston City Hall on Nov. 17. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Boston Mayor Wu's inauguration fund raised $1.1 million, sparking concerns about potential conflicts

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's extensive inauguration ceremony Thursday was bankrolled by some of the largest developers, businesses and lobbying firms in the city.

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Jun 30, 2022

5 things to do this weekend, including Boston's 246th Independence Day Celebration and SoWa First Fridays

Plus, the Roxbury International Film Festival and Ana Roxanne live in concert at the Peabody Essex Museum.

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Somerville Superintendent Mary Skipper during an interview with the Boston School Committee on June 23.

Veteran Mass. school administrator will be Boston’s next school superintendent

Skipper returns to the Boston school system after leading the Somerville Public Schools for seven years. Before that, she was a teacher, principal and administrator for BPS for over 18...

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Muralist Yenny Hernandez wants Bostonians to talk about their dreams

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A new study shows trans, nonbinary physicians face transphobia throughout the medical field

Across New England, expect a busy travel weekend on the roads for Fourth of July

Crewless robotic Mayflower ship reaches Plymouth Rock

Prosecutor: Boston bar co-owner tried to cover up fatal stabbing

Environmental activists say states will have to do more to curb emissions in face of Supreme Court ruling

Mass. senate votes to reform civil forfeiture law, adding greater protections in property seizures

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu turns belated inauguration into summer 'block party'

What's open, what's closed on the Fourth of July

Fourth of July weekend forecast: Friday's a beach day, but look out for Saturday storms

Mass. preps for '988' mental health hotline launch: 'Young people will grow up knowing this number'

What you need to know as Massachusetts copes with drought

Most of Massachusetts is in a 'significant' drought

More Massachusetts towns are pursuing municipal internet projects

Can Ford's new all-electric pickup steer us toward 'net-zero' in 2050?

Bubblegrunge band Mint Green refreshes heartache anthems

Researchers caution beachgoers ahead of white shark season

Final report: Massachusetts wasn't ready for pandemic

Massachusetts House approves bill to protect abortion access

Don't look up? Look down. Geothermal could help curb climate change

Boston Mayor Wu's inauguration fund raised $1.1 million, sparking concerns about potential conflicts

5 things to do this weekend, including Boston's 246th Independence Day Celebration and SoWa First Fridays

Veteran Mass. school administrator will be Boston’s next school superintendent