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Do you know where your chicken wings come from? Explosion of virtual restaurants fuels health concerns

Many consumers who browse and order food online probably don’t think too much about where their wings and burgers came from. But health inspectors are concerned about safety amid an explosive rise nationally in online-only food operations.

YA author Melissa Albert explores ‘the world slightly tilted’ in ‘Our Crooked Hearts’
The author of “The Hazel Wood” discusses her new release ahead of a stop at An Unlikely Story in Plainville.

Here’s what Trump’s Supreme Court picks said about overturning Roe v. Wade as a precedent during their confirmation hearings
The conservative majority on the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark case legalizing abortion. Here is what the three justices appointed by Donald Trump previously said about such a move.

Welcome Home, devoted to helping families in need, expands in West Newton
The nonprofit provides donated household goods to people moving out of shelters, to immigrants new to the area, and more.

LOVE LETTERS
Is it too late to apologize?
"I don’t know if reaching out now will just cause her more hurt."

How does the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision affect abortion pills?
The court’s decision is likely to restrict access to abortions at a time when abortion pills, as they are called, just became easier for some people to obtain.

Map: A state-by-state look at abortion laws now that Roe v. Wade is overturned
The decision, foreshadowed by a draft of the leaked majority opinion earlier this year, has enormous ramifications for those seeking abortion care in the United States

Culture & Lifestyle

MATTHEW GILBERT

Some favorites from TV’s archive of LGBTQ characters and stories

These are some of the series, characters, and moments that have meant something to me over the years, from an early episode of "All in the Family" to now.

Massachusetts native James Jackson Jr.’s head-spinning journey into ‘A Strange Loop’

Jackson, who grew up in Randolph, moved to New York and eventually established himself as a solo cabaret performer. Now he has made his Broadway debut at age 46 in a Tony-winning musical that is its own out-of-leftfield success.

Chaka Khan, Heather Headley to celebrate July Fourth with the Boston Pops

The celebration marks the return of the Pops to the Esplanade for the first time since 2019 for its "Fireworks Spectacular."
MUSIC REVIEW

Tears for Fears let it all out at Leader Bank Pavilion

The ‘80s survivors were that rare combination, a legacy act that still has something to say.
SUMMER ARTS PREVIEW

Summer’s hottest movies, from ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Nope’

In addition to blockbuster titles like "Jurassic World Dominion" and "Thor: Love and Thunder," look for a spate of animated features — Pixar’s "Lightyear" among them — and the return of several first-rate directors.
10 TV shows we’ll be watching this summer10 standout pop concerts this summer10 must-see museum shows around New England10 terrific dance events to catch this summer

Parenting unfiltered

Vaccines for little kids are finally here. Why aren’t we more excited?

After more than two years of COVID, who has the capacity for glee?

In honor of Father’s Day, advice to live by

How exactly are parents supposed to handle tantrums?

We wanted to know: What one piece of advice would you give a new Boston parent?

How to talk to kids about gun violence

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Project Takeout

Explore our map of readers’ favorite takeout spots

Looking for a place to order takeout tonight? We asked readers what their favorite restaurants are, plus added a few of our own. Explore our map (or filter the list by category) of more than 1,000 takeout options.

ABOUT PROJECT TAKEOUT

The Boston Globe recognizes how vital restaurants are to our community, and that’s why we launched Project Takeout last winter, to encourage readers to support their favorite local restaurants by ordering takeout once in a while, if at all possible. What we didn’t know then is that there would be a second COVID winter ahead -- with an Omicron surge, spiking costs, and staffing shortages -- and that our favorite places to eat and gather would continue to struggle. So we’re back at it, asking: Can you continue to help support these small businesses by ordering directly from your favorite independent restaurant?

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Do you know where your chicken wings come from? Explosion of virtual restaurants fuels health concerns

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YA author Melissa Albert explores ‘the world slightly tilted’ in ‘Our Crooked Hearts’

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A history of abortion in the US: How we arrived at the overturning of Roe v. Wade

Those who’ve been watching the abortion rights debate closely were not surprised that the conservative majority Supreme Court would eviscerate what has been a constitutional right for nearly 50 years. Here are the key moments that brought us to this point.

LOVE LETTERS

He has a sexual function problem. Could this scare potential partners away?

His fear of rejection has prevented him from reaching out and making social connections.

PARENTING UNFILTERED

Vaccines for little kids are finally here. Why aren’t we more excited?

After more than two years of COVID, who has the capacity for glee?

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

An ABBA-obsessed guide to Stockholm

I may have gotten drenched by persistent rain in Stockholm, but no amount of rain could dampen my excitement over this long-overdue ABBA pilgrimage.

A guide to some of the best beaches on Cape Cod

As the region eases into another reliably gorgeous season, we’ve rounded up some of the best beaches to go visit, and what to expect when you get there.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Rhode Island

For such a tiny state, Rhode Island certainly carries its weight in beautiful beaches.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Greater Boston

If venturing slightly outside the city limits is within your wherewithal, we’ve rounded up a few destinations worth checking out.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Maine

The water may be colder, the coastline rockier, and in some spots you might as well be in Canada — but Maine’s beaches are well worth a visit.

TABLES

Blue Ribbon Sushi opens in Kenmore Square; Fresh Pond gets a beer garden

Plus, Pasta Beach Rowe's Wharf returns after a 2019 fire — and other restaurant news you can use.

Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections

The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday, acting to expand protections for LGBTQ students, bolster the rights of victims and widen colleges’ responsibilities in addressing sexual misconduct.

TRAVEL

The urge for going: Choosing to return to Europe after a two-year hiatus

As we weighed risks and rewards, we decided we wouldn’t be comfortable in a completely foreign place. So we settled on Spain because we know the country and speak the language and could spend much of our time outdoors.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER

I booked my JetBlue tickets on Orbitz. Now they’re gone.

When Benjamin Eckstein shows up at the airport for his flight from Boston to San Jose, his airline says he doesn’t have a ticket. Whose fault is this mess, and how does he clean it up?

THE VIP LOUNGE

Linda Powell on wearing the hotel robe, reading the free paper, and finally exhaling

We caught up with the actress – currently in the Broadway-bound “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Story,” at the Emerson Colonial Theatre – to talk about all things travel.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

New cabins in Maine, a Cape bucket list book, and foldable trekking poles

Travelers looking for the next-new-thing may want to check out The Wanderer Cottages, debuting this month in Kennebunk, Maine. Plus, more travel news you can use.

LOVE LETTERS

I’m so afraid of getting pregnant

"How do I get over this particular mental hurdle?"

TRAVEL

Don’t drink the hotel’s muddy swill. Pack a coffee kit.

This travel-friendly coffee gear helps you stay well caffeinated on the road.

Ask Amy

A fire brings on Grandma’s solid ‘burn’

New girlfriend fears guy is a chump

Group chat leads to group dilemma

DNA result might prove a relief for daughter

Ex’s family is not restrained by restraining order

Bird Sightings

Bird sightings from Mass Audubon

The most notable reports last week included two continuing black-necked stilts at Nantucket, a most unusual spring record of a Baird’s sandpiper at Plum Island, a royal tern at Race Point in Provincetown, a white-winged dove at High Head in Truro, and a scissor-tailed flycatcher in Chicopee.

Bird sightings on Cape Cod

Recent sightings as reported to Mass Audubon.