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Throwback Thursday: Remember pay phones?

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2 years ago

September 5, 2024

Throwback Thursday: Remember pay phones?

They used to be on almost every block, evolving from glass-walled booths to stand-alone phones such as this. When this Sept. 7, 2001 photo was taken, a pedestrian was passing a Verizon pay phone in Boston. At the time, Verizon Communications Inc. was about to raise the price of a local call from 35 cents to 50 cents. There are still some pay phones in Boston, though rare, and a sighting makes for a throwback celebration.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Photos: Norway takes on France in high-powered World Cup matchup in Foxborough – The Boston Globe

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8 hours ago

June 26, 2026

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Photos: Norway takes on France in high-powered World Cup matchup in Foxborough – The Boston Globe

The fifth World Cup match in Foxborough features two strong teams and two of the best strikers in the world.

Kylian Mbappé leads France against Erling Haaland and Norway in the final group-stage game being played in Foxborough. On Monday, Germany will take on a yet-to-be-determined opponent in a Round of 32 elimination game, and Foxborough’s final match will be a quarterfinal on July 9.

Here are scenes from Friday’s game from Globe photographers.

France superstar Kylian Mbappé (right) screams after one of teammate Ousmane Dembele’s goals.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe

France's Jules Kounde (left) defends against Norway forward Andreas Schjelderup. — France’s Jules Kounde (left) defends against Norway forward Andreas Schjelderup.Lane Turner/Globe Staff

France forward Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring one of his three first-half goals.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe

Erik Lunde, from California, attended the Group I match between France and Norway in Foxborough.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe

Norway striker Erling Haaland, who did not start, warms up before the World Cup match against France.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe

Norway fans are fired up before the game against France.Lane Turner/Globe Staff

France forward Rayan Cherki (left) and Norway's Erling Haaland, teammates at Manchester City, embrace before the start of the game. — France forward Rayan Cherki (left) and Norway’s Erling Haaland, teammates at Manchester City, embrace before the start of the game.Lane Turner/Globe Staff

A Norway fan wore face paint and a Viking helmet for the game.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe

Norway fans filled the stands in Foxborough.Christian Kantosky for The Boston Globe

A France fan, complete with rooster headwear, waits for the start of the game.Lane Turner/Globe Staff

Robert Branchaud of Tewksbury is prepared for the Group I match between France and Norway.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe

Fans begin to enter the stadium for the match between France and Norway.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe

Howard Carlsson and Christian Loset of Drammen, Norway, pose for a photo before the game.Finn Gomez for The Boston Globe

Lane Turner can be reached at lane.turner@globe.com. Finn Gomez can be reached at finn.gomez@globe.com. Christian Kantosky can be reached at christian.kantosky@globe.com. Follow him on Instagram at @ckantoskyphoto.

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Delta flight returns to Logan after smoke scare in cockpit – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

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18 hours ago

June 26, 2026

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Delta flight returns to Logan after smoke scare in cockpit – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

A smoke scare on a Delta Airlines flight from Boston caused it to turn around.

The flight, with more than 250 people on board, was headed to Nice, France, when the pilots reported smoke in the cockpit.

As a precaution, the flight was treated as an emergency and was given priority once it returned to Logan Airport.

The plane landed safely and the passengers were reaccommodated.

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3 arrested after trying to break into downtown building, Boston police say – The Boston Globe

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1 day ago

June 25, 2026

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3 arrested after trying to break into downtown building, Boston police say – The Boston Globe

Three males were arrested while fleeing from an alleged break in at property in downtown Boston Thursday evening, police said.

A call reporting a breaking and entering in progress across from 7 Water St. came in at 7:33 p.m., a police spokesperson said.

The call prompted nearly a dozen marked squad cars to race to the scene in the Financial District.

The three males were wearing black ski masks when they allegedly ran from officers near Water and Washington streets toward Court Square, police said.

All three were arrested.

No other information was immediately available.

This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Tonya Alanez can be reached at tonya.alanez@globe.com. Follow her @talanez.

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