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The Justice Department announced charges in what officials describe as the largest health care fraud bust in DOJ history.

OperaWire says “Juan Diego Flórez is one of the greatest tenors in the world. Of that there can be no doubt.” The reigning “King of the High Cs” brings us a program filled with operatic gems including songs by Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Gounod, and Puccini, showcasing why he’s one of the most in-demand tenors singing today. Juan Diego Flórez is presented as part of the Connect to The Conrad program, which offers a rare opportunity to experience the world’s most celebrated artists—those who typically perform for thousands—in the intimate, acoustically exquisite setting of The Baker-Baum Concert Hall. Juan Diego Flórez on Facebook / Instagram

"The Janeiad" runs June 21 – July 13, 2025 Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center World premiere By Anna Ziegler Directed by Maggie Burrows In "The Odyssey," Penelope’s long wait is rewarded when her husband Odysseus returns home 20 years after leaving to fight in the Trojan War. Will the same be true for Jane in modern-day Brooklyn, 20 years after her husband left for work one fateful September morning? Maggie Burrows directs this poetic and touching play about longing, hope, and the myths we tell ourselves just to get through the day. "The Janeiad," a wry contemplation of the evocative power of storytelling, marks the Globe’s third collaboration with Anna Ziegler, following "The Wanderers" and "The Last Match." Open-Caption Performance: Saturday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Total running time: One hour and 35 minutes (one act with no intermission). This production contains references to the events of 9/11, mild violence, and some strong language.

As the Senate debates the giant tax and spending bill, lawmakers are weighing a Sept. 30 end date for the EV tax credits. The bill still needs to pass the Senate and then go through reconciliation.

Joel Ross’ captivating vibraphone playing blends intricate melodies with a deeply soulful groove, creating performances that are both intellectually stimulating and profoundly moving. Known for his dynamic improvisations and the tight interplay with his band, Ross’ live shows are a journey through vibrant soundscapes and compelling rhythms. His recent album, nublues, released in 2024 on Blue Note Records, has garnered widespread acclaim, showcasing his evolving compositional style and the exceptional musicianship of his ensemble. A recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2022, recognizing his creativity and potential, Joel Ross continues to solidify his position as a major force in contemporary jazz. Joel Ross on Facebook / Instagram

Famed for his attacking, take-no-prisoners playing style, Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez has a back story that has become the stuff of legend: the kid who, without constant access to a piano, practiced on scales he’d painted on the family dinner table; who, aged 19, represented Cuba in the International Solo Piano Competition at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, just happening to entertain a crowd that included Quincy Jones, who was so bowled over he encouraged his permanent relocation from embargoed Cuba to America. GRAMMY-nominated, the veteran of an NPR Tiny Desk concert, the recipient of critical praise including comparisons to early Bill Evans and Art Tatum, Rodriguez now sounds distinctively like himself. Alfredo Rodriguez on Facebook / Instagram Pedtrito Martinez on Facebook / Instagram

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sarah Jane Tribble, chief rural correspondent for KFF Health News, about how potential cuts to Medicaid could impact rural hospitals.

The DNA data of millions of people who used 23andMe's services won't be sold to a pharmaceutical company. A bankruptcy judge greenlighted the sale of the remnants of the firm, including its wealth of genetic data, to a nonprofit led by co-founder Anne Wojcicki.

The crew of the Enterprise discovers that Starfleet is in ruins after they are summoned home, and they venture into a war zone to find the powerful villain responsible for the devastation. ArtPower at UC San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Oliver Tarvet used to come to Wimbledon as a kid from his hometown about 1 1/2 hours away to watch his favorite sport and dream of a chance to play tennis on its manicured grass courts.