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Appeals court rules in favor of Robert Kraft in Florida prostitution case, tosses video footage

A Florida appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling tossing video footage that allegedly captured New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for sex on two consecutive days at a spa in that state last year. 7 minutes ago

Experts say some classrooms may need an air purifier ? and offer advice on sizing

Experts from Harvard University and the University of Colorado have developed a downloadable calculator to determine how powerful an air purifier is necessary to help keep kids in classrooms safe from the coronavirus. 33 minutes ago
New guidelines set for Mass. high school sports: No football in the fall, extra ?floating? season Tracker: What are Mass. school districts deciding for the fall? Track their decisions here

Can colleges ensure off-campus parties don?t turn into super-spreader events?

 UConn students evicted from campus after crowded dorm party

State Police lieutenant, a top earner, retires amid internal probe into paid detail violation

 As police overhaul bill lingers, unions flex their political muscles

Opinion

Ali Shahbaz

Kamala Harris and the tragedy of pioneering labels
Michael A. Cohen

America the Beautiful
RENÉE GRAHAM

A political convention haunted by the dead
Scot Lehigh

The strange truth of Joe Biden?s historical moment

Thomas Farragher
Will Lyman?s rich, soothing baritone is the voice of The Choice
The longtime voice of PBS?s Frontline is heading back to the studio for another chapter of ?The Choice,? the documentary with which he?s become synonymous. 2 hours ago

Here?s how much Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, and Adam Sandler got paid in 2020, according to Forbes
Netflix wasn?t just a savior for people stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic: The streaming giant played a big part in getting some of Hollywood?s A-list actors seriously paid.

These local hospital honchos made more than $1 million in 2018

Democratic National Convention

Analysis

Three big-picture thoughts on the second night of the DNC

The roll call was cool. Bill Clinton's stature is diminished. And Joe Biden is old.
Democrats make it official, formally nominating Biden to run against Trump What to expect from night 3 of the DNC

Rhode Island won the roll call with a platter of calamari and a tribute to the state appetizer

Here?s why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders last night

Coronavirus

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

11 coronavirus vaccines to keep an eye on

Graphic: US shows little signs of being able to control coronavirus spread

Apple becomes first US company to be valued at $2 trillion
Apple shares have gained nearly 60% this year as the company overcame the shutdown of factories in China that produce the iPhone and the closure of its retail sales amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The reports of the demise of the neck gaiter may have been greatly exaggerated
A small study prompted fears that neck gaiters could spread more virus droplets than they stop. But new research shows that those face coverings can protect just as well as other cloth masks.

Johnson & Johnson buying Cambridge biotech Momenta for $6.5b
The deal is the largest drug industry merger of the year.

Another big drugmaker growing in Cambridge

Would the Patriots consider a two-quarterback platoon? Bill Belichick doesn?t entirely rule it out
Could the Patriots really split time between Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham, and Brian Hoyer at QB?

Plane cabins could change dramatically because of the pandemic
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, it's clear that the standard plane cabin layouts we're used to aren't working in a pandemic. A face mask is less reassuring when you're sitting elbow-to-elbow with a stranger for an extended period of time, with many airlines no longer distancing passengers as the pandemic threatens their business model.

Introducing ?Thanks Tom,? an animated series
Brady's former teammates share funny, insightful, and inspiring stories about the Patriots legend as he moves on to his next chapter.

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Possible shark sighting closed water to swimmers at beaches in Gloucester, Rockport Monday

Massachusetts members of Congress call on postmaster general to step down

Two pedestrians struck, seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in Natick

On StatNews.com

Seven months later, what we know about Covid-19 ? and the pressing questions that remain

Watch: What day is it? How pandemic stress alters your perception of time

Comfort Zone

Recipes: Three fresh plum desserts for summer

A children?s book becomes a fund-raiser for families in survival mode

These face masks are the hottest thing at the museum shop

Sonya Clark, artist who pulls apart racist history, wins deCordova museum?s Rappaport Prize

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Analysis

Scorecard: Grading the debate performances of Markey and Kennedy

The final debate between challenger Joe Kennedy III and incumbent Ed Markey for the Democratic US Senate primary comes at a time when the race has never felt more intense, personal ? and confusing.
Markey, Kennedy spar in final debate ahead of Sept. 1 primary

?Why should we trust you?? Black Americans, hardest hit by COVID-19, are the most skeptical of potential vaccines
Black Americans? distrust of the health care industry stems from a long history of medical exploitation and misconduct. And in many ways, not much has changed. Numerous studies show that they routinely receive worse care than their white counterparts, in addition to prejudice from medical providers.

The Cheers bar in Faneuil Hall will soon pour its last drink
The 20-year-old Faneuil Hall establishment will close its doors permanently on Aug. 30. Like most other Boston restaurants, Cheers has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rhode Island

Blind Spot

An 11-month Globe investigation found that people nationwide are dying in crashes caused by drivers who should have had their licenses suspended. One in 10 US drivers has at least one offense ? from speeding to vehicular homicide ? that isn?t reflected on their driving record.

RI ACLU sues Providence Police, accuses academy of race discrimination over dismissal of Black recruit

Critics say U.S. Postal Service failing to deliver with fewer sorting machines and more delays
Newton

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Save democracy ? protect the US Postal Service
EDITORIAL

If an alleged child rapist isn?t dangerous, who is?
Jeff Jacoby

From Israel and the Emirates, a lesson in Middle East diplomacy
Joan Vennochi

Neal v. Morse: Anatomy of a political attack

Sandra Susan Smith

The Massachusetts Bail Fund is on the right side of the law ? and justice
IDEAS | David Scharfenberg

Aerosmith, the Cars, the Pixies ? Boston used to be a rock ?n? roll capital. Where has all the music gone?

VISUAL STORIES

Dont?a Hightower?s fiancée was in labor for 17 hours. He used ?28-3? to help her push through

Photos: Mayflower II, a reimagining of vessel used by pilgrims, sails home to Plymouth

Devastated by multiple tragedies, a border city seeks a bridge to the future

?I want to save everything?: In the era of COVID-19, a small army of animal lovers is providing triage for creatures in distress

metro

Appeals court rules in favor of Robert Kraft in Florida prostitution case, tosses video footage
A Florida appeals court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling tossing video footage that allegedly captured New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for sex on two consecutive days at a spa in that state last year.

Thomas Farragher

Will Lyman?s rich, soothing baritone is the voice of The Choice

The longtime voice of PBS?s Frontline is heading back to the studio for another chapter of ?The Choice,? the documentary with which he?s become synonymous.

As police overhaul bill lingers, unions flex their political muscles

Advocates and legislators say they expected opposition ? unions have stalled policy changes before. But they expressed worry that the unions? political clout will derail needed changes. One legislator called the union letter-writing campaign ?bully-ish.?

Markey, Kennedy spar in final debate ahead of Sept. 1 primary
Analysis

Scorecard: Grading the debate performances of Markey and Kennedy

sports

Bruins

Tuukka Rask reportedly tells WEEI?s Greg Hill family emergency prompted departure from Bruins

Hill said he had two conversations with Rask: ?I can tell you that he got a phone call in the bubble from his wife, because there was a medical emergency with their daughter,? Hill explained.
Patriots

Would the Patriots consider a two-quarterback platoon? Bill Belichick doesn?t entirely rule it out

Could the Patriots really split time between Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham, and Brian Hoyer at QB?
Phillies at Red Sox | 1:35 p.m. (NESN)

Game 25: Phillies at Red Sox lineups and notes

The Red Sox will be looking to snap a nine-game losing streak when they take on the Phillies this afternoon.

Ron Roenicke weighs in on Fernando Tatis Jr., baseball?s ?unwritten rules?

New guidelines set for Mass. high school sports: No football in the fall, extra ?floating? season
SPORTS LOG

Coach K warns: NCAA can?t afford to cancel tourney again

STAT

The world needs Covid-19 vaccines. It may also be overestimating their power

In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson?s with a novel brain cell transplant

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

Stay up to date with STAT?s Covid-19 Tracker

Business

on the street
Revere was going through a revival before COVID-19. Can it stay on track?
The seaside city was having a moment before COVID-19 hit. Revere?s revival was well underway until the pandemic wreaked health and economic havoc in a city that?s home to many immigrants and service industry workers. When and how it emerges will provide a measure of the ?new? Revere?s resiliency.

on the street
A beachside boomtown, but for whom?
As Revere attracts residential development, there are fears that the city may become unaffordable for lower-income residents.

Shirley Avenue, a "diamond in the rough"
on the street

On Shirley Ave., preserving the spine of a neighborhood amid growth

Photos: A look back at Revere, America?s first public beach

Apple becomes first US company to be valued at $2 trillion

Politics

Three big-picture thoughts on the second night of the DNC

Here?s why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders last night

Rhode Island won the roll call with a platter of calamari and a tribute to the state appetizer

Marijuana

Marijuana company will destroy $2.6 million inventory of year-old vapes

Where does Kamala Harris stand on marijuana?
magazine
Maine

The paper mill was everything in this small town. Then it exploded
Feature

?Wouldn?t backyard chickens be fun?? you say. Be careful what you wish for

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do online and in person, August 17-23
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ?I was engrossed in the conversation and forgot to eat'

sports

Carter Hart has second straight shutout as Flyers push Canadiens to brink

The Red Sox have given up 86 runs in the last nine games, and lost them all

Red Sox DH J.D. Martinez removed in fifth because of dehydration

metro

Appeals court rules in favor of Robert Kraft in Florida prostitution case, tosses video footage

Will Lyman?s rich, soothing baritone is the voice of The Choice

As police overhaul bill lingers, unions flex their political muscles

Nation

As DNC unfolds, Trump reprises grimmest language of 2016 campaign

WHO warns young people are driving virus?s spread

Police clash with protesters Tuesday night in Portland

World

Iran threatens ?dangerous future? for UAE after Israel deal

Freed from Belarus jails, protesters recount beatings

Kabul begins release of final 400 Taliban, talks to follow

politics

Here?s why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominated Bernie Sanders last night

Rhode Island won the roll call with a platter of calamari and a tribute to the state appetizer

Democrats make it official, formally nominating Biden to run against Trump

business

Revere was going through a revival before COVID-19. Can it stay on track?

A beachside boomtown, but for whom?

Shirley Avenue, a "diamond in the rough"

lifestyle

Plane cabins could change dramatically because of the pandemic

Here?s how much Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, and Adam Sandler got paid in 2020, according to Forbes

Great Scott hopes to move into former Regina Pizzeria space in Allston

marijuana

Marijuana company will destroy $2.6 million inventory of year-old vapes

Where does Kamala Harris stand on marijuana?

Mass. regulators release 619,000 aging marijuana vapes for sale, despite lead contamination concerns

opinion

Kamala Harris and the tragedy of pioneering labels

America the Beautiful

In holding pattern, high school graduates could step forth as student mentors

food & dining

Jay Hajj returns to his hometown to volunteer with World Central Kitchen

In the quest for a pandemic coping mechanism, I?ve become a cookie monster

Plenty of native tomatoes right now to make a treasured Spanish specialty

travel

10 cool ways to social-distance in the Berkshires

Event designer Ieasha James on Jamaica, California summers, and dreams of South Africa

Talk to the animals and channel your family?s inner ?ee-i-ee-i-oh?

Books

E.O. Wilson shares amazing anecdotes in ?Tales From the Ant World?

A sublime ?Summer?

?Show Them You?re Good? follows high school boys at the end of childhood

Movies

Russell Crowe floors it in road rage movie ?Unhinged?

In ?Project Power,? on Netflix, one pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small

Seven summer movies then for a mostly movies-less now

Television

Big-hearted lead, endearing ensemble make ?Ted Lasso? a winner

?P-Valley? doesn?t exploit women; it tells their stories

This week?s TV: Corona love stories, showtime at the DNC, and Jim Belushi?s weed farm

music

Pianist Conrad Tao wants you to question everything

A new hearing for suffragist and composer Ethel Smyth: ?She took on what she called the male machine'

Tanya Donelly?s warm reimagining of her pop favorites gets an assist from the Parkington Sisters

Theater/Dance

Live theater returns to the Berkshires in a changed world

SpeakEasy launches podcast of new work by Boston playwrights

In his new podcast, Mike Birbiglia and guests are creating comedy in real time

globe local

Newton?s Senior Center to stay put, mayor says

Blind Spot: ?If somebody did their job, this wouldn?t have happened.?

Michael Bloomberg donates $3 million toward building a new Medford library

Obituaries

Dale Hawerchuk, hockey hall of famer with a talent for scoring big, dies at 57

American released from Lebanon after being jailed for months dies

Bill Yeoman, who coached Houston for 25 seasons, at 92