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An aerial view of President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump calls for release of search warrant on Mar-a-Lago after Garland moves to release details

The FBI’s search of former president Donald Trump’s home in Florida was carried out as part of the government’s effort to account for documents that one person briefed on the matter said related to some of the most highly classified programs run by the United States.

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

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.

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

You won't catch Tom Brady at a Buccaneers practice again until after Aug. 20.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’
Anne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago and her survival isn’t expected, according to a statement from a representative.

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.

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker during a morning press conference.

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.

People headed for portable toilets installed on Ryder Street in Provincetown on Thursday.

‘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.

Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Winckowski took a shutout into the sixth inning but his stuff began to fade.

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.

Opinion

Revenge porn does real harm to real victims. Why won’t the state Senate act?

Massachusetts remains a national outlier on the issue even as survivors plead for a remedy.

IDEAS | RICHARD B. WOODWARD

Dying of a disease I never knew existed

Blowin’ in the wind

From the ‘party of law and order’ to ‘defund the FBI’

IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

Open Mass. beaches to everyone — with buses

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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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.

Home of the Week: Here is the church. Here is the steeple.
A former house of worship and a parish house have hit the market in Wenham for $1.29 million.

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.

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.

A R.I. wreck that may be Captain Cook’s Endeavour is being eaten by ‘shipworms’
Sometimes called termites of the ocean, the worm-like mollusk is attacking the ship’s exposed wood.

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.

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Mary Casey, 90, and her daughter outside of the accessory dwelling unit she lives in that is attached to her son's Abington home.

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.

On the day of Bill Russell’s private funeral, NBA announces its greatest honor: the permanent retirement of No. 6
Russell becomes the first player in NBA history to be so honored — like Jackie Robinson in baseball and Wayne Gretzky in the NHL.

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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Culture & Lifestyle

Leonidas Kavakos (left) and Yo-Yo Ma (right, pictured with Emanuel Ax in 2018) anchor this weekend’s events at Tanglewood.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Beyoncé's "Renaissance" is one of the summer's best.

15 standout summer albums, from Beyoncé and beyond

"They/Them" stars Theo Germaine as Jordan, one of a group of campers sent to an LGBTQ+ conversion therapy camp in the new Peacock horror movie.

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

Meng Jin, author of "Self-Portrait with Ghost"

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Cas Martin wore a transgender flag as he listened to a speaker during a Transgender Day of Visibility Event outside of the State House on March 31.

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

In the face of catastrophic MBTA service disruptions, not to mention a passenger dragged to his death after his arm was caught in a malfunctioning subway door, this new board has been remarkably quiet when it comes to speaking up for T riders.

Don’t scrap the MBTA. Free it from Beacon Hill politics.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met in Taipei on Wednesday.

Pelosi shows the way forward on Taiwan

A fire chief and his daughter drop off goods for a community member in Jackson, Ky., on July 31.

Keep your scorn. Kentucky needs your solidarity.

President Biden gave a fist bump to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on July 15.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The case for cozying up to dictators

IDEAS | Sheldon Himelfarb and Phil Howard

Global information wars are a threat to the planet. This is how we could broker peace.

Metro

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 caused 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 starter Josh Winckowski was roughed up in the sixth inning, but his overall performance impressed his manager and teammates.

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.

The scoreboard tells the whole story as Aristides Aquino of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during the fifth inning of the game against the Cubs at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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.

Rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (left) celebrated his 2-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.

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

Red Sox Notebook

Eric Hosmer rejoins the lineup at Fenway, where he has a career .347 batting average

Business

South Korea to pardon Samsung’s Lee, other corporate giants

The pardon of Lee Jae-yong, one year after he was released on parole, underscores Samsung’s huge influence over a country that relies on its technology exports.

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

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

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Writer Greg Harris paddles past the outside of a dilapidated parking garage ramp at the Alewife MBTA station.

What I learned about urban development and environmental preservation from kayaking Alewife Brook

Vape wars: The fierce debate over the banning (and unbanning) of Juul e-cigarettes

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

I’m trying to stay friends with someone who’s chronically hours late

metro

People headed for portable toilets installed on Ryder Street in Provincetown on Thursday.

‘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

Katrina Scott, into the quarterfinals at the Thoreau Tennis Open in Concord, is hoping to earn a spot at the US Open.

After remaking her game to add strength, Katrina Scott reaches quarterfinals of Thoreau Open

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

business

Arthur Jemison, the new Boston Planning and Development Agency director and chief of planning, said of the new policy, “It begins to identify a set of expectations that we hope become very common."

In a first, Boston to urge developers to disclose diversity of project teams and investors

Senator Warren blasts Fed for withholding trading records

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

politics

The perimeter of former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022.

Trump calls for release of search warrant on Mar-a-Lago after Garland moves to release details

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

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

Nation

Anne Heche arrives at the premiere of "The Tender Bar" on Dec. 12, 2021, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash ‘not expected’

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

World

Storks walk in front of harvesters in a wheat field in the village of Zghurivka, Ukraine, on Aug. 9.

Grain ship to dock in Ukraine, leave for Africa

UN chief affirms support for denuclearized North Korea

South Korea to pardon Samsung’s Lee, other corporate giants

opinion

Maybe there’s a simple way to get more people onto Massachusetts beaches — particularly the ones guarded by parking bans. What if you could catch a public shuttle bus to the beach?

Open Mass. beaches to everyone — with buses

An unprecedented FBI raid demands unprecedented transparency

Seeing Boston from new angles

lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck kiss upon arrival at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" during the 78th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.

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

Outdoor diners outside Bencotto in the North End on Aug. 11, 2022.

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

These kid-sized Optimist prams are a great introduction to sailing. You can find Opti racing fleets throughout New England.

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

Bryan Florentin, "Prepared Shelves 2.1," 2022

‘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

Jamie Foxx gets a helping hand in "Day Shift."

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

Bob Odenkirk as Gene Takovic in "Better Call Saul."

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

Over eight episodes, ensemble holds ‘Uncoupled’ together

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

music

Kendrick Lamar onstage in Dallas earlier in his "Big Steppers" tour, which came to TD Garden Wednesday night.

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

Kyla Stone and Sam McLellan in the touring production of "Anastasia."

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

A corn plant grows out of the dry soil of a field that Dracut farmer David Dumaresq cannot irrigate. Dwindling supplies of pond water leave in doubt whether this second crop will reach maturity.

‘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

Mr. Briggs, the author of "The Snowman," in Hyde Park, London.

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