Politics
Business & Law
Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho—for Now
“This decision just kicks the can down the road,” says BU LAW professor Nicole Huberfeld
Election 2024
Biden vs Trump Debate Rematch: Muted Mics, 34 Felonies, and the Age Issue
Two BU faculty assess the challenges both candidates face during Thursday’s televised showdown
Boston Sports
When Celtics Star Derrick White Banged Up His Smile in the NBA Finals, This BU Alum’s Dental Office Fixed Him Up
Maged el-Malecki (SDM’02) heads a thriving Boston-area practice
Things-to-do
To Do Today: Boston Art & Music Soul Festival
Listen, dance, eat, and shop while immersing yourself in the artistry of Black and Brown performers
Books
The Bold World of Marcus Wachira
BU student started a series of sci-fi graphic novels at 15; now he’s published a book, with more on the way
Film & TV
What BU Foodies Have to Say about The Bear
The third season of the Emmy-winning comedy/drama premieres June 26
Things-to-do
To Do Today: Brighton Farmers Market
Shop for groceries produced by regional farms and vendors
Health & Medicine
A Guide to Black Women’s Health
In her new book, alum Melody T. McCloud seeks to change the trajectory of Black women’s healthcare outcomes and offers a resource on how to do it
Public Health
Airplane Noise May Be Bad for Your Health
Researchers find that exposure to aircraft noise is tied to a higher body mass index, which can increase risk of heart attack and stroke
Things-to-do
Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point/Seaport
A guide to Boston’s transformed waterfront
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Note From The editors
As part of our summer schedule, BU Today is making a few small changes. We will pause our “Sunday Reads” email. And we will move our Saturday “Week in Review” email to Friday instead. As always, throughout the summer, when there is breaking news to cover, we will cover it.
Obituaries
Rev. James Lawson, Crusading Confidant of MLK, Dies at 95
STH alum strategized epic moments in the civil rights movement
Things-to-do
To Do Today: Live Music with a View at the Boston Harbor Hotel
Grab dinner and enjoy the tunes on the barge stage
Business & Law
Court Upholds Gun Ban for Those Accused of Domestic Violence; BU LAW Expert Explains
Michael Ulrich says despite the 8-1 ruling, the Supreme Court’s conservative justices do not agree on what “originalism” means
Five Tips for Navigating College Without Regrets
Vlogger Will Loggia (COM’24) offers some advice, based on his own college experience
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Best Summer Study Spots on BU’s Campus
A guide on where to keep cool and stay focused
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Telling His White Shark Story
Expert and alum Greg Skomal’s new book is part science, part memoir
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Human Trafficking Case against Local Pizza Chain Owner Got Help from BU LAW Clinic
Lawyers-in-training represent survivors in a state that’s busy prosecuting exploiters
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Sports
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