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Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech over COVID vaccine patents

The lawsuit marks the biggest legal battle yet over who owns key inventions used in mRNA technology.

Fed’s Powell says inflation fight is not over, warning it will ‘bring some pain’

The eagerly anticipated comments sent major stock indexes plummeting as investors anticipated the Fed would continue its aggressive interest rate hikes.

FBI affidavit shows concerns about documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate
Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former president Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday.

Four takeaways from the redacted affidavit used for the Mar-a-Lago search

The White House slammed Republicans who criticized student loan relief in viral tweets. Here was the reaction.
In six blunt tweets, the official White House account noted that a number of Republicans who blasted Biden’s debt-relief plan had borrowed through the federal Paycheck Protection Program — or PPP — during the pandemic and had those loans forgiven.

Boston city councilor demands Wu turn over all documents related to Arroyo allegations

Councilor Frank Baker’s order would require Mayor Michelle Wu to obtain and turn over to the council all relevant police reports, school safety reports, documents from the police Sexual Assault Unit, and other materials related to the allegations against Arroyo.

Friday evening thunderstorms fell trees; lightning causes fires, power outages
Friday's storms hit hardest in Greater Worcester, but were brief and had wound down by early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Norton.

Raiders 23, Patriots 6

Frustrated Mac Jones, Patriots’ offense can’t get much going in preseason finale loss to Raiders

Jones played four series and finished 9 of 13 for 71 yards and interception.
Patriots running back Ty Montgomery carted off field with ankle injury in first quarter
red sox 9, rays 8

Finally, Xander Bogaerts had something to celebrate, and he danced his troubles away

“It felt really good,” Bogaerts said after hammering a three-run shot in the sixth inning. “I’m not gonna even lie to you."
Red Sox start considering long-term deals with younger players
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Examining an ‘amazing’ statement by David Ortiz, and other thoughts

Regarding the suspension of steroid user Fernando Tatis Jr., Ortiz said MLB shouldn't "kill our product" this way.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Liz Miranda for state Senate

The Dorchester state representative would fight to put the issues that matter to her constituents at the top of the Senate’s agenda.
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How the MBTA went off the rails
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Born broken: The deep history of the T
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Trump sycophant seeks shelter from grand jury probe
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Potential political surprises ahead in state Democratic primary races

Education | Kimberly Atkins Stohr
Biden’s student loan debt relief isn’t just fair, it’s a good first start
There is a reason White parents pay much more tuition or student loans as Black parents: Because they can.

Orange Line shutdown

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

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.

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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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data once per week. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate percentage. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

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The Biden administration said Friday there’s enough monkeypox vaccine available now but health officials say the shots aren’t getting to some of the people who need the protection the most.

Video: Boston police rescue father and son clinging to a cooler after boat sinks near Graves Light
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There’s a power outage in Boston and it’s hard for the Red Sox to explain
After leading the majors in slugging percentage for four straight seasons, the Red Sox are languishing in 11th in 2022.

Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Watertown
It was not clear if lightning sparked the blaze that sent flames raging through the upper floors of the home on North Beacon Street around 4 p.m.

Massachusetts likely to ban new gas-powered cars, thanks to California
California’s newly announced ban on sales of fossil-fuel-burning cars and small trucks starting in 2035 has cleared the way for a similar ban in Massachusetts.

Pine Street Inn eyes Dorchester hotel for new affordable housing development
Pine Street Inn plans to convert the 130-room Comfort Inn hotel into between 105 and 110 single-occupancy apartments.

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Will progressives stick with Ricardo Arroyo after sexual assault allegations?
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Metro

Friday evening thunderstorms fell trees; lightning causes fires, power outages

Friday's storms hit hardest in Greater Worcester, but were brief and had wound down by early evening, according to the National Weather Service in Norton.

Judge orders landlord to provide housing for Revere tenants displaced by June fire

The Carabetta Companies, owners of the Water’s Edge Apartments, were given five days to provide either accommodations with kitchen facilities in a Revere-area hotel or a temporary apartment in another building at the Water’s Edge complex, court records show.

Firefighters battle two-alarm blaze in Watertown

It was not clear if lightning sparked the blaze that sent flames raging through the upper floors of the home on North Beacon Street around 4 p.m.

Boston city councilor demands Wu turn over all documents related to Arroyo allegations

Councilor Frank Baker’s order would require Mayor Michelle Wu to obtain and turn over to the council all relevant police reports, school safety reports, documents from the police Sexual Assault Unit, and other materials related to the allegations against Arroyo.

Sports

Raiders 23, Patriots 6

Frustrated Mac Jones, Patriots’ offense can’t get much going in preseason finale loss to Raiders

Jones played four series and finished 9 of 13 for 71 yards and interception.
red sox 9, rays 8

Finally, Xander Bogaerts had something to celebrate, and he danced his troubles away

“It felt really good,” Bogaerts said after hammering a three-run shot in the sixth inning. “I’m not gonna even lie to you."
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Patriots running back Ty Montgomery suffers ankle injury, taken to locker room on a cart in first quarter

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Xander Schauffele’s late burst cuts into Scottie Scheffler’s lead at Tour Championship

Business

Curt Schilling complains about student debt relief, Twitter immediately reminds him about 38 Studios

The retired Red Sox pitcher’s business venture was awarded $75 million in loan guarantees, and cost Rhode Island taxpayers millions after it failed in 2012

Student loan forgiveness application coming in October, White House says

The White House said Friday that student loan borrowers will be able to apply for debt cancellation this fall and receive relief within four to six weeks.

IRobot agreed to be acquired by Amazon years after rejecting its first offer

Massachusetts likely to ban new gas-powered cars, thanks to California
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Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was like, “Damn, this girl’s way cooler than me!’”

metro

Labor attorney Liss-Riordan scores major endorsements in final days of heated primary for attorney general

Curt Schilling complains about student debt relief, Twitter immediately reminds him about 38 Studios

Fitchburg officers seek to honor slain State Police K-9 Frankie

sports

Running back Damien Harris does not play in Patriots’ preseason finale at Las Vegas

Curt Schilling complains about student debt relief, Twitter immediately reminds him about 38 Studios

Seattle Mariners close to locking up star rookie Julio Rodriguez for as much as $470 million, reports say

business

Software firm Everbridge is exploring potential sale

Ballard’s owner Steven Filippi faces new challenge in his bid for a town council seat on Block Island

Despite LastPass hack, cybersecurity experts say to stick with password managers

politics

FBI affidavit shows concerns about documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

The White House slammed Republicans who criticized student loan relief in viral tweets. Here was the reaction.

Fed’s Powell says inflation fight is not over, warning it will ‘bring some pain’

Nation

Federal judge strikes down Texas handgun age restriction

US data reveals racial gaps in monkeypox vaccinations

Ghislaine Maxwell’s own lawyers are now suing her over unpaid bills

World

Deaths from flooding in monsoon drenched Pakistan near 1,000

Sick dolphin calf rescued from tidal pool in Thailand

Russia and Ukraine Brace for a War of Attrition

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How the MBTA went off the rails

Potential political surprises ahead in state Democratic primary races

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

lifestyle

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We met while tailgating

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

food & dining

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

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travel

‘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

A seafood bash, and oyster fest, and an international powwow

Arts

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 and reading for the ‘controlled chaos’ of scary books

Transcending the mundane in “Rabbit Hutch”

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

Movies

‘Me Time’? Make that ‘Flee Time’

John Boyega makes ‘Breaking’

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

Television

HBO renews ‘House of the Dragon’ for second season

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

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

music

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

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

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

Howard Rosenthal, who quantified partisanship in Congress, dies at 83

Steven Hoffenberg, debt baron who ran a vast fraud, dies at 77

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