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Garland moves to release details on search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home

Attorney General Merrick Garland moved Thursday to make public the legal authorization for the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s home in Florida.
Trump calls for ‘immediate’ release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant Washington Post: FBI searched Trump’s home in part to look for nuclear documents Read the Justice Department’s motion to unseal search warrant for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
ANALYSIS | JAMES PINDELL

Merrick Garland didn’t say much, but his legal maneuver sets up a difficult choice for Trump

Garland, in a brief statement, didn't try to control

CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others.

8,950 confirmed cases and 39 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass. Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Exhibition opener: Giants 23, Patriots 21
Mac Jones didn’t play a second but he was totally into Patriots’ exhibition opener
Jones figures to get a heavy workload over the next two weeks during joint workouts.

Christopher L. Gasper: The retiring James White was everything the Patriots could ever ask for — and more
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Details are scarce on Tom Brady’s hiatus from the Bucs. Here are three theories.

The quarterback will be away from the team for at least a week and a half, and the Bucs say they knew this was coming.

Herculean effort underway to make Orange Line shutdown bearable, T and city of Boston say
Moving 160 shuttle buses will require tweaks to city streets in some cases and drastic interventions in others. Officials are considering removing street parking and creating bus-only lanes, among other options, to give shuttles more room to maneuver. But time is short.

Business group warns rise of remote work threatens Mass. economy

New report from Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation warns that housing costs and widespread remote work could erode Massachusetts' economic competitiveness.

An elephant statue. Rare Ferraris. A hard-right South Dakota pol. Just an evening with the leading Mass. GOP candidate for governor.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl’s fund-raiser offered a window into a different Massachusetts political universe than runs counter to the stereotype — a red dot amid deep blue.

Juvenile arrested in connection with killings of N.H. mother, 25, and her two sons, ages 4 and 1
Authorities in New Hampshire have arrested a juvenile in connection with the killings of Kassandra Sweeney, 25, and her sons, Benjamin and Mason, in Northfield, N.H. last week, state Attorney General John M. Formella’s office announced Thursday.

Funeral services scheduled mother, 2 young sons, murdered in Northfield, N.H.

Missing girl Harmony Montgomery is dead, authorities say

She was murdered in Manchester in December 2019, nearly two years before she was reported missing. officials said.
Red Sox 4, Orioles 3

Eric Hosmer’s RBI double lifts Red Sox to a victory over Orioles

The Red Sox won a series against an AL East opponent for the first time all season.

Baker signs major climate bill into law

Governor Charlie Baker signed a major climate bill into law on Thursday that will accelerate the development of clean energy in the state, boosting offshore wind and solar, and—in a first for Massachusetts—allowing some cities and towns to ban the use of fossil fuels in new buildings and major renovations.

Mass. secretary of state hopeful Tanisha Sullivan says office should advance abortion rights

Tanisha Sullivan, the local NAACP president looking to unseat Secretary of State William F. Galvin, on Thursday called for the office to take a more active role in protecting abortion rights and cast her Democratic primary opponent as “anti-abortion.”

New Shoreham Town Council may strip Ballard’s Beach Resort’s liquor and entertainment license after fights there and on the Block Island Ferry

New Shoreham Interim Chief Chabot will discuss how the police will act on public safety initiatives in connection to the incidents.

‘Every minute that it’s down is a real problem’: Provincetown sewer emergency forces restaurant closures, water restrictions

People were told to reduce water usage as workers raced to fix the problem before Carnival Week, the town’s massive annual summer festival.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

Republicans’ ‘banana republic’ charge is bananas

Former presidents are not exempt from the laws that bind the rest of us.
SCOT LEHIGH

Congress is plagued by hyperpartisanship even on matters popular with the public
David Daley

America’s crisis of democracy has already arrived
IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

Open Mass. beaches to everyone — with buses
Joan Vennochi

What Deshaun Watson and Robert Kraft have in common
Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
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Armed man tries to breach FBI’s Cincinnati office, killed after standoff
An armed man clad in body armor who tried to breach the FBI’s Cincinnati office on Thursday was shot and killed by police after he fled the scene and engaged in an hourslong standoff in a rural part of the state, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said.

After towns protest, Baker administration scales back housing rules around MBTA
Baker administration pares back rules requiring dense housing in towns served by MBTA, but advocates still say the law is a big step forward for housing.

North End outdoor dining — with its new fees — is nearing its end. Where did the money go?
A nine-person committee of North End residents and restaurateurs has doled out $714,300 for cleaning services and traffic accommodations.

In a first, Boston to urge developers to disclose diversity of project teams and investors
It’s part of a broader effort by the Wu administration to encourage more diversity in Boston’s largely white, largely-male development industry.

Sweeping cannabis bill becomes law, after yearslong effort on reforms
The governor vetoed just one section of the bill, which will revamp the multi-billion-dollar cannabis industry in Massachusetts.

Ben Affleck seen embracing his two great loves: JLo and an order of Dunkin’
The Oscar winner got up close and personal with his wife, Jennifer Lopez, and his bestie, a bag of Dunkin'.

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Is the answer to Massachusetts housing crisis coming to your backyard? Don’t hold your breath.

Legislation to legalize accessory dwelling units has repeatedly fizzled on Beacon Hill, allowing to stand a patchwork of onerous local rules that developers say is nearly impossible to navigate at scale.

In a first, Boston to urge developers to disclose diversity of project teams and investors
It’s part of a broader effort by the Wu administration to encourage more diversity in Boston’s largely white, largely-male development industry.

Legal experts react to acquittal of Mass. truck driver involved in crash that killed seven motorcyclists
The judge who presided over the trial of Volodymyr Zhukovskyy followed the law in tossing evidence of the driver's drug use some 10½ hours before the deadly crash, legal experts say.

Following Globe report, MBTA Transit Police calls for special prosecutor as Suffolk DA Hayden announces grand jury investigation into coverup
The announcement follows a Globe investigation that raised questions about whether Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden's office tried quash a case against transit police officers involved in a coverup.

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‘They/Them’: Can a conversion-therapy slasher movie be uplifting?

Meng Jin’s ‘Self-Portrait with Ghost’ explores dignity, joy and the present through short stories

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Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Massachusetts can continue to lead the way in providing gender-affirming health care
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RI Crime

New Shoreham Town Council may strip Ballard’s Beach Resort’s liquor and entertainment license after fights there and on the Block Island Ferry

New Shoreham Interim Chief Chabot will discuss how the police will act on public safety initiatives in connection to the incidents.

Funeral services scheduled for mother, 2 young sons, murdered in Northfield, N.H.

Kassandra Sweeney, 25, and her sons Benjamin, 4, and Mason, 1, will be remembered in a funeral service at Bennett Funeral Home on North Main Street in Concord at noon on Saturday, according to her obituary.

Seabrook Nuclear Power Station false alarm last month cause by human error

Seabrook Station was operating normally at the time its emergency preparedness siren system was activated on July 12, and “human error” was responsible for the “inadvertent activation” of 10 of the station’s 121 sirens, according to a statement from Lindsay Robertson, a spokeswoman for the station.

Juvenile arrested in connection with killings of N.H. mother, 25, and her two sons, ages 4 and 1

Authorities in New Hampshire have arrested a juvenile in connection with the killings of Kassandra Sweeney, 25, and her sons, Benjamin and Mason, in Northfield, N.H. last week, state Attorney General John M. Formella’s office announced Thursday.

Sports

RED SOX

Red Sox pitcher Josh Winckowski started strong but had a shaky finish

He took a shutout into the sixth inning but couldn't hang on.
Field of Dreams game | Cubs 4, Reds 2

Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in second ‘Field of Dreams’ game

After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over.
Exhibition opener: Giants 23, Patriots 21

Mac Jones didn’t play a second but he was totally into Patriots’ exhibition opener

Jones figures to get a heavy workload over the next two weeks during joint workouts.
Red Sox 4, Orioles 3

Eric Hosmer’s RBI double lifts Red Sox to a victory over Orioles
Christopher L. Gasper

The retiring James White was everything the Patriots could ever ask for — and more
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Eric Hosmer rejoins the lineup at Fenway, where he has a career .347 batting average

Business

Business group warns rise of remote work threatens Mass. economy

New report from Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation warns that housing costs and widespread remote work could erode Massachusetts' economic competitiveness.

Give and take: West gives Ukraine weapons, bans Russian coal

KYIV, Ukraine — On a day of give and take, Western nations made more pledges to send arms to Ukraine while the European Union’s full ban on Russian coal imports kicked in Thursday, adding to the sanctions against Moscow that intelligence claims are hurting its defense exports.

After towns protest, Baker administration scales back housing rules around MBTA

In a first, Boston to urge developers to disclose diversity of project teams and investors
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Vape wars: The fierce debate over the banning (and unbanning) of Juul e-cigarettes

PERSPECTIVE

Black women are constantly expected to be strong. It’s taking a toll.
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metro

‘Every minute that it’s down is a real problem’: Provincetown sewer emergency forces restaurant closures, water restrictions

Missing girl Harmony Montgomery is dead, authorities say

Lawrence man pleads guilty to manslaughter for death of 11-year-old great-niece in 2018

sports

Astros manager Dusty Baker back after missing five games with COVID-19

Rickie Fowler and Jason Day barely made FedEx Cup playoffs, but they’re here and want to keep going

Deshaun Watson willing to accept eight-game suspension, but will the NFL make this compromise?

business

Senator Warren blasts Fed for withholding trading records

US unemployment claims rise by 14,000 to 262,000

US gas prices fall below $4 a gallon

politics

Trump calls for ‘immediate’ release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant

Garland moves to release details on search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home

Over $2 billion announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

Nation

Armed man tries to breach FBI’s Cincinnati office, killed after standoff

Washington Post: FBI searched Trump’s home in part to look for nuclear documents

CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19

World

Russia confirms prisoner swap talks as US hopes for Griner, Whelan release

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

Death toll from weekend Israel-Gaza fighting rises to 47

opinion

What Deshaun Watson and Robert Kraft have in common

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ isn’t just a feel-good movie, it’s Pentagon propaganda

Repairs to Orange Line: the T better get it right

lifestyle

Ben Affleck seen embracing his two great loves: JLo and an order of Dunkin’

I don’t know if I want to be married anymore

Robert Downey Jr. was biking around on Mass. Ave., checking out MIT’s campus

food & dining

North End outdoor dining — with its new fees — is nearing its end. Where did the money go?

The South Shore gets a new brunch spot; the North End prepares for a feast

This quick-service restaurant is all it’s Crack’d up to be

travel

Don’t know a jibe from a jib? Check out The Sailing Museum in Newport

The Silver Scream Con in Danvers, a new restaurant in Portland, and a military vehicles museum in Wyoming

‘We want to give you a sense of Maine, but not clobber you with it’

Arts

‘Exposure 2022′ takes photography to unexpected places

Painterly weavings at Praise Shadows Art Gallery

MFA makes major photography acquisition

Books

In widowhood, making sense of a turbulent marriage

Reading everything from Dr. Seuss to books about war

One apartment building holds many stories

Movies

Forget Buffy. Meet Bud the vampire slayer.

In ‘Secret Headquarters,’ a 14-year-old discovers his father is not what he seems

‘Mack & Rita’ is 30 going on 70

Television

When ‘Saul’ called, Brookline’s Alison Tatlock answered

Over eight episodes, ensemble holds ‘Uncoupled’ together

In HBO’s ‘The Princess,’ the Diana spectacle

music

On the TD Garden stage, Kendrick Lamar wrestles with love, fame, and himself

15 standout summer albums, from Beyoncé and beyond

Fabiola Mendez plays the cuatro: ‘If a mandolin and a guitar had a baby’

Theater/Dance

In bringing ‘Anastasia’ to the stage, creators added gravitas, and plenty of new songs

A ‘Night’ to remember at Barrington Stage

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago returns to Jacob’s Pillow, bearing gifts

globe local

‘I’m gambling all the time with my crops’: Farmers struggle to adapt to drought

Should all K-12 students in Massachusetts be guaranteed daily recess?

Dragonflies aren’t just pretty — they eat pesky bugs like mosquitoes

Obituaries

Raymond Briggs, who drew a wordless ‘Snowman,’ dies at 88

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer known as the prince of pleats, dies