It crossed my mind, ever so briefly, that I might be spending my Sunday evening watching England in the final of the World Cup. Wednesday’s semi-final was already into the last 10 minutes and England were about to reap the rewards of freezing in the headlights of Argentina. They were still 1-0 to the good … Read more
policy This comes against the backdrop of the Republican president’s hatred of wind turbines and his desire to promote fossil fuels in order to “dominate” energy in the global market. A wind turbine base is shown at the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm under construction off the coast of Montauk Point, New York, April 23, … Read more
Markets continue to rise despite the Iran war and a host of other concerns, but the smart money has quietly settled on a gauge to see when things could turn downward – and all eyes are on oil prices, On The Money has learned. Specifically, the warning level I’m hearing from CEOs, hedge fund types … Read more
Music Spencer very well may be your favorite musician’s favorite musician. And she opens for Bob Dylan in Boston Thursday. Brittney Spencer opens for Bob Dylan at Leader Bank Pavilion July 16. Jimmy Fontaine In 2024, Brittney Spencer was singing at Outlaw Music Fest on a 90-degree day when a fan caught something strange on … Read more
Boston Globe Steve Dunn tests a slice of Neapolitan pizza during Lan Lam’s recipe test. Steve Cleese By Aidan Ryan, Boston Globe Updated on July 15, 2026 | 10:21 am 7 minutes to read When private equity firm Marquee Brands bought America’s Test Kitchen in 2023, the Boston food media company’s new leaders assured employees … Read more
Costco shoppers across California will have to cross one stop from their Fourth of July plans after the warehouse giant confirmed that all of its stores will be closed for the holiday, sending last-minute shoppers to competitors like Walmart, Target and Trader Joe’s instead. The membership-only retailer will close all of its U.S. warehouses on … Read more
For many Egyptians, the World Cup has always been a social event as much as a sporting event. Living rooms are filled with friends, cafes are filled with fans, and every goal sparks celebrations that spill into the streets. Now, for those looking to experience the tournament on a much larger scale, the Egyptian Fan … Read more
Local news The deadlocked no vote and arrests in council chambers marked a dramatic budget season that ended this week. Boston City Councilman Ed Flynn speaks during a meeting in early June where council members discussed Mayor Michelle Wu’s budget proposal. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe The Boston City Council on Wednesday approved Mayor Michelle Wu’s … Read more
Local news The annual lottery is for standard white passenger license plates in Massachusetts. A man walks to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Registry Office in Lawrence, Massachusetts. AP Photo/Charles Krupa The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced Monday that it is now taking applications for its annual 2026 low-number plate lottery. The annual … Read more
New England Patriots Maye’s first annual charity match takes place at Polar Park in Worcester on Sunday, featuring a star-studded line-up. Drake Maye will head to Worcester for a charity softball game on Sunday. (John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe) The first annual Drake Maye softball game is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Polar Park … Read more