A world apart

Turmoil in their home country. More challenges here. But the Red Sox’ Venezuelan contingent is poised to make an impact that will reverberate far beyond Fenway, Globe sports reporter Alex Speier writes. 

New England’s 50 Fastest-Growing Companies

For the second year, the Globe and Statista rank the region’s top revenue-growth champions. Robert Gavin looks at how businesses on the list weathered one of the most turbulent periods since the 1970s – and excelled.

PERSPECTIVE

No, you didn’t win that argument. No one ever does.

If Julia Minson has learned anything from two decades as a research psychologist, it’s that arguing is pointless. The Harvard Kennedy School professor offers tips on making your disagreements less drama-filled.

CONNECTIONS

I never wanted to be a single mom. Then everything changed.

After reading about Boston CASA, a nonprofit that trains volunteers to advocate for children in foster care, Jaclyn Ranere applied. Thirty-five hours of training later, she was sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Her second case was a 4-year-old living with her late mother’s cousin, and changed her life.

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THE BIG DAY

He won her over with a cheese board

Bryan works in cheese. Molly works in flowers. They wanted their wedding to feel like “a massive dinner party.

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LOVE LETTERS

Single and satisfied
“It’s like I just don’t have the drive other people seem to have to find a romantic partner.” Meredith shares her thoughts.

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DINNER WITH CUPID

“Total cutie, glasses and a ginger beard. I mean, who wouldn’t want to talk to him?” A nurse and research engineer chat about traveling and fulfillment at their jobs.

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