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Boston aims (seemingly perennially) to tackle its rat problem

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"Lethal methods are never effective in the long term," writes one reader. "The city needs to focus on enhancing trash pickup procedures and implementing rat birth control."

With Trump’s outbursts, judges keep tolerating the intolerable

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Any other defendant engaging in so many violations would have been put in jail for contempt of court long ago.

Meet Ruby Golden Tiger, Needham’s 12-year-old electric bass sensation

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This talented sixth-grader earned a following with contagious enthusiasm for throwback funk and an Instagram account that will make you smile.

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Five Japanese workers narrowly escape suicide bombing that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan

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Five Japanese autoworkers have narrowly escaped an attack by a suicide bomber who detonated his explosive-laden vest near their vehicle in Pakistan’s southern port city of Karachi

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Reality TV’s Chrisleys are appealing their bank fraud and tax evasion convictions in federal court

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he Chrisleys rose to fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which chronicled the exploits of their tight-knit family.

12 students and teacher killed at Columbine to be remembered at 25th anniversary vigil

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The gathering, set up by gun safety and other organizations, is the main public event marking the anniversary, which is more subdued than in previous milestone years.

Jury selection could be nearing a close in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in New York

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A third panel of potential jurors is set to be questioned in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former US president.

UN approves an updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

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The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.

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Teenager is charged with terrorism offenses in stabbings of bishop and priest at Sydney church

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Authorities said the stabbing was declared a terrorist act because of the teenager's suspected religious motivation and that the boy traveled up to 90 minutes from his home to the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney's western suburbs.

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Here’s 3 Bruins who should welcome a first-round showdown with the Maple Leafs

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There are currently eight players on Boston’s roster who remain from the Bruins' 2019 first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Arizona Republican drops reelection effort after accusation he forged signatures

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A leader of the conservative group Turning Point Action has resigned from the organization and dropped his bid for reelection to the Arizona House of Representatives after he was accused of forging signatures on his nominating petitions.

Red Sox purchase Vladimir Gutierrez from Brewers, then send him to Worcester

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In 2021, he made 22 starts for the Reds, going 9-6 with a 4.74 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 114 innings.

Google is combining its Android software and Pixel hardware divisions to more broadly integrate AI

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Google says it will combine the software division responsible for Android mobile software and the Chrome browser with the hardware division known for Pixel smartphones and Fitbit wearables.

Federal judge allows ADA complaint brought by Vermont woman’s family against Hampden sheriff’s office, but dismisses wrongful death claims against workers

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The family of Madelyn E. Linsenmeir, 30, who died in the custody of law enforcement in Western Massachusetts in 2019, drew national attention when her family wrote of her opioid addiction in her obituary, encouraging the public to treat…

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PWHL Boston knocks off first-place Toronto in return from international break

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With the critical 3 points in hand, Boston sits 2 points behind Ottawa in the race for the final spot in the postseason with four games to go.

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

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Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish US weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.

Chasing fifth straight win, Nelly Korda is two shots back at Chevron Championship

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Korda shot a 4-under-par 68 in the opening round of the Chevron Championship to trail leader Lauren Coughlin.

Softball roundup: Marblehead’s Tessa Francis tosses a no-hitter (11 strikeouts) in a nonleague win over Latin Academy

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Check out the latest high school softball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

Baseball roundup: Foxborough’s Tom Watts unhittable (10 strikeouts) over five innings in shutout of Quincy in Steven J. Sullivan Tournament

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Check out the latest high school baseball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

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Red Sox reportedly calling up Cam Booser, a 31-year-old rookie lefthander who throws 99 m.p.h.

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Booser was out of organized baseball from 2017-21, but he’s been pitching lights-out for Triple A Worcester this year.

Bob Baffert’s ban from the Kentucky Derby stands up in court

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A judge denied a request by the owner of Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth for the colt to run in next month at Churchill Downs.

Provincetown man arrested Thursday after thousands of child porn files allegedly found on his cellphone, officials say

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Lawrence Pagnoni, 63, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child pornography. After appearing Thursday in federal court in Boston, he was released on the condition he stay at home with electronic monitoring, officials said.

Dialing down the velocity may be a pitcher’s best practice to prevent arm injuries

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It’s no secret arm injuries are plaguing baseball right now, at all levels. In MLB, a long list of star pitchers have been shut down with elbow or shoulder problems.

Boys’ lacrosse roundup: Will Cotter, Sam LaCamera tally twice each for Newton South in Bay State Conference clash with Weymouth

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Check out the latest high school boys’ lacrosse scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

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Girls’ lacrosse roundup: Junior Madi Barrett, Brooke Lomasney combine for nine goals in Peabody’s first ever win against Masconomet

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Check out the latest high school girls’ lacrosse scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

Boys’ volleyball roundup: Devin Dellamarggio (34 assists, 3 aces, 4 digs) guides No. 2 Needham past St. John’s (Shrewsbury) to finals of ALS On Tournament

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Check out the latest high school boys’ volleyball scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

Judge’s order could send Braintree special education student back to public school

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An attorney representing Samantha Frechon said the decision would leave the eighth-grader “in a worse position than she was in.”

Sloppy Red Sox drop series finale to Guardians to go 3-7 on season’s first homestand

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Defense continues to be a problem, as the Sox made two errors and gave up three unearned runs.

On fumes afters Masters win, Scottie Scheffler still manages a 69 at RBC Heritage

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Scheffler is six shots back of J.T. Poston after the first round.

Trump’s historic hush money trial is underway. Here’s what you missed on day one.

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Donald Trump's criminal trial began in a Manhattan courtroom with hours of pretrial arguments before moving onto the jury selection process.