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Judge orders unsealing of redacted affidavit in Trump search

The directive from US Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart came hours after federal law enforcement submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they want to keep secret as their investigation moves forward.

Suffolk DA candidate Arroyo could face scrutiny for alleged omissions on bar application
“I had never been told that I was under investigation,” said Arroyo, a 34-year-old Boston city councilor from Hyde Park.

Omicron booster shots could be ready next month. Here’s what you need to know.

Pfizer and Moderna have submitted their updated COVID vaccines to the FDA, but questions remain about how well they will work.

37 more Mass. residents diagnosed with monkeypox, state says

7,952 confirmed cases and 38 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

‘Worst Maine travel piece of the year’: Bangor newspaper slams New York Post column

An editorial in the Bangor Daily News Tuesday had some choice words in response to a piece about Maine by New York Post gossip columnist Cindy Adams.

She put on a podcast for her drive to work. When she got there, she found a naked man asleep in the back seat.

The woman told police she listened to a podcast on her commute, and didn’t discover the stowaway until she arrived at her job in Easton.

Amazon to close five delivery warehouses in Massachusetts

The e-commerce giant plans to close warehouses in Milford, Dedham, Everett, Randolph, and Mansfield, as part of a larger effort to compensate for overgrowth during the pandemic.

Here are the 20 new books we’re most excited to read this fall

As the summer of 2022 winds down, our attention turns to the books of fall. Here’s our list of 20 titles — from novels to memoirs, histories to biographies — you may want to check out.

Paul Walter Hauser (left) and Taron Egerton in "Black Bird."

MATTHEW GILBERT

With warm regards, a look back on summer’s best TV shows and performances

From "Black Bird" to "The Bear" — not to mention a couple of hidden gems — these are the shows and actors who stood out.

Pete Davidson draws Joe Pesci back to TV for ‘Bupkis’

GLOBE MAGAZINE

15 treats from Boston restaurants that taste as good as they look, for $20 or less
Two foodies who chronicle their finds on Instagram and TikTok share their picks for fabulous — and affordable — food and drinks around Boston.

Pull up a chair: Outdoor dining isn’t going anywhere Limani, a new Greek seafood restaurant in Chestnut Hill, has a dazzling setting Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

THE FINE PRINT

Dispute over ‘stolen’ home equity is settled
Deborah Foss of New Bedford, who sued a private company after losing all the equity in her home in a tax foreclosure case, has reached a settlement that will pay her $85,000.

Dave and Lynne Harding have been Tanglewood volunteers since 1980.

For decades, they’ve been trading their free time for free music

Since 1980, Tanglewood volunteers Lynne and Dave Harding have been showing people to their seats and taking in the sights, the sounds, and the stars.

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Watch: Maine woman’s video of great white shark eating porpoise in Casco Bay

A Maine family was visiting islands in Casco Bay last Friday when they witnessed something they’ve “never seen anything like” before: a great white shark feasting on a harbor porpoise off nearby Cliff Island.

Time and again, Bill Belichick has demonstrated that he is one step ahead of everyone else.

Four thoughts on the Patriots as the preseason winds down

The offense's struggles in training camp may have some people worried, but there's a good reason not to fret.

What to watch for in the last Patriots preseason game Friday night Patriots reach injury settlement with Malcolm Butler, making him a free agent

Opinion

Massachusetts Democratic attorney general candidates Andrea Campbell, Shannon Liss-Riordan, and Quentin Palfrey participate in a debate held at WBUR on Aug. 10.

Potential political surprises ahead in state Democratic primary races

A new poll shows that key races are close enough to be virtual toss-ups, with no clear front-runners and many undecided voters.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

In Vogue, Ketanji Brown Jackson makes a choice to define herself

A final term for Bill Galvin

I’m a massage therapist. I know how chilling it is to be alone with an inappropriate man.

Will progressives stick with Ricardo Arroyo after sexual assault allegations?

The Big Picture | Brandon Hasbrouck

Checked and balanced: North Carolina Supreme Court clinches a win for democracy
North Carolina NAACP v. Moore provides a blueprint to advocates for democracy to challenge similar laws in their own states’ courts, where many more voting rights cases will be tried.

Orange Line shutdown

Subway service cuts will remain in place for the fall; bus service to be further reduced, T says
Service cuts on the MBTA’s Red, Blue, and Orange Lines meant to last until the end of the summer will now remain in place through the fall, T officials said Wednesday, and bus service will be further cut starting Aug. 28.

Less sleep, long walks, multiple transfers: Chinatown braves Orange Line shutdown
All in all, advocates and workers in Chinatown said the Orange Line shutdown is not as bad as they thought it might be. Still, they hope communication and shuttle bus service can improve when the roads become more congested in September.

Civil rights organization asks federal authorities to review Orange Line closure
Among the MBTA's shortcomings are issues with communicating details of the shutdown to the Orange Line’s non-English speaking riders, they wrote.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route

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Boston tech startup DataRobot slashes 26 percent of staff

The artificial-intelligence software firm cut more than one-quarter of its workforce in its second major layoff this year.

Investigators identify woman who killed father, two other male relatives before taking her own life in Lynn

The incident began to unfold shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday, when Lynn police received a report of a person with a gun on Rockaway Street. Officers arrived at the scene found two men shot dead at Khosay Sharifi’s home.

Drought can actually make flash floods worse. Here’s how.
If water levels are unusually low, why are we suddenly experiencing flooding? Well, drought can actually make both rainfall and flash flooding more severe.

Climate disasters are unfolding all over the planet. Here’s a look at some of them.

‘No child should fear going to school in the morning.’ Baker unveils $40 million school safety plan.
Governor Charlie Baker on Thursday unveiled a sweeping $40 million plan to bolster school safety in Massachusetts, telling reporters the May mass shooting in Uvalde, Tex. made it “crystal clear” that officials must redouble their efforts.

City says High Street Place can keep its patio open year-round
The popular downtown food hall says it has been attracting thousands of customers a day.

MoviePass rises from the rubble. You have until Monday to sign up.
The too-good-to-last movie ticket service went belly up in 2019, but a revamped version is about to roll out.

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Steve Pagliuca is the co-chairman at Bain Capital, and also holds ownership stakes in the Boston Celtics and Atalanta of Italy's Serie A soccer league.

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sports business

Inside Steve Pagliuca’s bid for Chelsea, his new Italian team, and what’s next for the Celtics co-owner

With billions of dollars in capital that were not spent on Chelsea waiting to be deployed, Pagliuca exudes “when, not if” energy about building a network of European soccer teams.

Behind flag controversy at Worcester school, a debate about Catholic identity
When students return to the Nativity School of Worcester in the fall, they will be greeted by a familiar sight: Pride and Black Lives Matter flags fluttering in the breeze above the school, tucked just off Interstate 290 near downtown.

Amid criticism and dropped endorsements, DA candidate Arroyo pushes back on revelation of past sex assault investigations
Boston city councilor Ricardo Arroyo said “this campaign is going to continue,” even as some supporters rescinded their endorsements.

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Michelle Wu takes on the T’s troubles
From fighting climate change to getting kids to school on time to jump-starting downtown’s recovery to accessing affordable housing — all of what the mayor wants to achieve revolves around a functioning transit system.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Members of the Sturmabteilung, the Nazi Party's paramilitary wing, as seen in "The U.S. and the Holocaust."

Ken Burns on his ‘U.S. and the Holocaust’ and the echoes of authoritarianism

At the annual African Festival of Boston, vendors have sold traditional food from dozens of African countries.

African Festival of Boston seeks to unite the city’s wide-ranging African diaspora

Take a trip back to school with these 10 novels set on campus

James Taylor will be playing a pair of shows at the new MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

Singing has worked just fine for James Taylor

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Massachusetts Democratic attorney general candidates Andrea Campbell, Shannon Liss-Riordan, and Quentin Palfrey participate in a debate held at WBUR on Aug. 10.

Potential political surprises ahead in state Democratic primary races

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke during an event at the White House in April. Jackson was sworn in as the first Black woman Supreme Court justice in June.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

In Vogue, Ketanji Brown Jackson makes a choice to define herself

Massachusetts Secretary of the State Bill Galvin in March 2020.

A final term for Bill Galvin

Ashley Solis, the first woman among 24 plaintiffs to file lawsuits accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment, exited the room after a news conference to give an update to the lawsuits Thursday, Aug. 4, in Houston.

I’m a massage therapist. I know how chilling it is to be alone with an inappropriate man.

Suffolk County District Attorney candidate Ricardo Arroyo said he’s innocent of all the allegations — which he may be. But he also said he knew nothing about them — which is hard to believe, given his effort to contact one alleged victim.

Will progressives stick with Ricardo Arroyo after sexual assault allegations?

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The new United States of New England

Metro

Markers give suffragists their due: ‘If they did it back then, we can do it now’

Suffrage 100MA is coordinating the installation of five historic women's suffrage markers across Massachusetts.

Suffolk DA candidate Arroyo could face scrutiny for alleged omissions on bar application

“I had never been told that I was under investigation,” said Arroyo, a 34-year-old Boston city councilor from Hyde Park.

Should Massachusetts enact a junk food tax?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

37 more Mass. residents diagnosed with monkeypox, state says

The new cases were diagnosed between Aug. 18 and Wednesday and bring the number of infections in the state to 280 since the first was announced May 18, according to a weekly update on the outbreak from the Department of Public Health.

Sports

Rams star Aaron Donald and the Bengals went toe to toe on the second day of joint pratices.

Aaron Donald swings helmet in wild brawl between Rams and Bengals during joint practice

The practice session was ended early as players threw fists and helmets during scuffles leading up to a final free-for-all.

Malcolm Butler recovered a fumble during a preseason game against the Giants Aug. 11.

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Patriots reach injury settlement with Malcolm Butler, making him a free agent

The cornerback had been signed to a two-year contract in March, but he is now free to join any team.

The Dolphins still plan to play the Eagles Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium in their preseason finale.

Dolphins cancel joint practice with Eagles because of stomach bug outbreak

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said no one on his team exhibited stomach bug symptoms.

Red Sox lefthander James Paxton has Grade 2 lat tear, will not pitch this season

Oklahoma City Thunder No. 2 draft pick Chet Holmgren to miss NBA season with foot injury

US, Canada open women’s hockey worlds with wins

Business

Fewer Americans claim jobless benefits last week

Applications for jobless aid for the week ending Aug. 20 fell by 2,000 to 243,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

US growth has continued, one official measure shows

A key measure of economic output continued to grow last spring, easing fears that the United States is entering a recession, but adding to confusion about the state of the economy.

Boston tech startup DataRobot slashes 26 percent of staff

Labor board files complaint against Starbucks over pay offer

magazine

A humpback whale breaches and is about to land on the writer and his friend paddling in the kayak.

After a whale crashed on top of my kayak, I set out to learn how they communicate

15 treats from Boston restaurants that taste as good as they look, for $20 or less

My guest wants to take me to dinner, but I want to cook. Who decides?

Hoisin-Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Summer recipes: Baby back ribs and chicken satay for your next cookout

metro

A biologist examines a mosquito, the most common cause of West Nile virus in humans.

State announces this year’s first human case of West Nile virus

R.I. Latino candidates could win top posts, but represent a variety of political camps

Two ducks are let loose in a cemetery

sports

Kutter Crawford held the Yankees to two runs on two hits in six innings in his last start at Fenway on Aug. 13.

Game 125 lineups and notes: Can the Red Sox avoid being swept by the Blue Jays?

What to watch for in the last Patriots preseason game Friday night

High school football is back at Fenway Park with five Thanksgiving week matchups

business

High Street Place food hall has received permission to keep its outdoor patio open all year long.

City says High Street Place can keep its patio open year-round

Amazon to shutter warehouses in Massachusetts

Dispute over ‘stolen’ home equity is settled

politics

Police at former US President Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago property in Palm Beach, Florida, on Aug. 9.

Judge orders unsealing of redacted affidavit in Trump search

Defense Secretary Austin orders overhaul to better protect civilians during US combat operations

Justice Department provides judge with redacted Trump affidavit

Nation

A long line of voters wrapped around the Sedgwick County Historic Courthouse in Wichita, Kan., on the last day of early voting on Aug. 1.

After Dobbs, most new voters in Kansas are women

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

7,952 confirmed cases and 38 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

World

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, was briefly disconnected from the nation's grid on Thursday, causing large-scale power outages in southern Ukraine. The plant provides one-fifth of the power needs in Ukraine.

Putin orders an increase in the size of the Russian military

Former British ambassador is arrested in Myanmar

WHO: Monkeypox cases drop 21%, reversing month-long increase

opinion

Suffolk County District Attorney candidate Ricardo Arroyo said he’s innocent of all the allegations — which he may be. But he also said he knew nothing about them — which is hard to believe, given his effort to contact one alleged victim.

Will progressives stick with Ricardo Arroyo after sexual assault allegations?

Youth hockey remains a world of parents beware

If you don’t vote the way I do, the answer is no

lifestyle

Susan Newman (left) and Nell Newman arrive at the SeriousFun Children's Network event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles in 2015.

Paul Newman’s daughters sue late actor’s charity foundation

Did my mistake warrant this response?

9 shark movies to watch before the end of the summer

food & dining

Grilled lobster at Rochambeau, which is offering a Wednesday date night deal for art fans in September.

Puritan plans an oyster bar, and old-school Italian counter service comes to Charlestown

Limani, a new Greek seafood restaurant in Chestnut Hill, has a dazzling setting

15 treats from Boston restaurants that taste as good as they look, for $20 or less

travel

Allen Island in Maine.

‘Worst Maine travel piece of the year’: Bangor newspaper slams New York Post column

Patriots placekicker Nick Folk is ‘go with the flow’ on vacation and hopes to get to Germany with his dad

Pull up a chair: Outdoor dining isn’t going anywhere

Arts

Harvard Art Museums hosts monthly evenings of fun, food, and creative activities. The next one is Aug. 25.

Harvard Art Museums stay open late on Thursday for exploring and mingling

These landscapes demand a closer look

Rose B. Simpson shapes stories in clay and steel

Books

Gabino Iglesias is a writer, journalist, professor, and literary critic living in Austin.

Gabino Iglesias and reading for the ‘controlled chaos’ of scary books

Transcending the mundane

Retelling the story of the first superstar in ‘Path Lit by Lighting’

Movies

John Boyega is a veteran driven to desperation in "Breaking."

John Boyega makes ‘Breaking’

MoviePass rises from the rubble. You have until Monday to sign up.

MFA exhibit features actress Claudette Colbert’s starfish brooch

Television

Paul Walter Hauser (left) and Taron Egerton in "Black Bird."

With warm regards, a look back on summer’s best TV shows and performances

Pete Davidson draws Joe Pesci back to TV for ‘Bupkis’

Ken Burns on his ‘U.S. and the Holocaust’ and the echoes of authoritarianism

music

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, pictured earlier this month in California.

Resolute in the face of health challenges, Michael Tilson Thomas returns to Tanglewood

For decades, they’ve been trading their free time for free music

Singing has worked just fine for James Taylor

Theater/Dance

Wesley T. Jones (seated) and Francis Jue in a scene from "Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992" at New York's Signature Theatre. Anna Deavere Smith's docudrama is now being produced at American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

A Broadway detour brings ‘Sing Street’ to the Huntington

globe local

The Remond family’s suffrage trail marker is unveiled in Salem by Michael Selbst, to the delight of Adelaide Solomon-Jordan, a relative of the Remond family, and her son, Ross Stanton Jordan.

Markers give suffragists their due: ‘If they did it back then, we can do it now’

Should Massachusetts enact a junk food tax?

Two ducks are let loose in a cemetery

Obituaries

Mr. Allison performed in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Jan. 30, 2009, to honor the 50-year anniversary of a crash that claimed the lives of rock 'n' roll legends Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, and Ritchie Valens.

Jerry Allison, drummer, co-writer with Buddy Holly, dies at 82

Tim Page, storied Vietnam War photographer, dies at 78

Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87