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Cambridge police officer arrested on drunken driving charge after crash; three motorcyclists struck

The Cambridge Police Department said in a statement that officer Michael Daniliuk was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and failure to stop at a red light, following the crash at the corner of Broadway and Columbia Street in which three motorcyclists were struck.

Kenyan cyclist dies in crash during gravel race in Vermont
Sule Kangangi was riding in his fourth and final race of his team’s American tour, according to the team’s social media. He competed in races in Colorado and Nebraska with teammates John Kariuki and Jordan Schleck on other weekends in August.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

August ends on a warm note, and start of September could be warmer still

The main theme for the next two weeks is going to be warmer and drier conditions than average. This means more days in the 90s and perhaps even some record heat before mid-month.

Justice Department says its review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over

The Justice Department has identified “a limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information,” according to a court filing Monday.

Government to suspend program that distributed hundreds of millions of free, at-home COVID-19 tests

Need to stock up on COVID-19 tests? You have until Friday to order rapid, at-home tests from the federal government at no cost to you.

As gossip about Tom Brady’s 11-day absence continues, one peculiar explanation keeps cropping up

Seriously, did the GOAT miss all that practice with the Bucs because he’s going to be on a Fox singing competition? As the rumors continue to swirl, here's what we know.
dan shaughnessy

For college students coming to town, here is a guide to the local sports scene

We'll get you freshmen oriented with the inside info on the local teams, the Boston fans, and the media coverage.

In ‘House of the Dragon’ episode two ‘The Rogue Prince,’ the king must remarry

In episode two, “House of the Dragon” foregoes explicit carnage, fire, and blood. Instead, “The Rogue Prince” episode highlights simmering political tensions that threaten to break the Targaryen family.
This week’s TV: A Michael K. Williams memoir, a Steve Carell thriller, and ‘The Rings of Power’ premieres
Opinion
EDITORIAL

US must take a closer look at nonfatal police violence

The federal government does not require state and local agencies to collect, let alone submit, statistics on violent officer misconduct. That has to change.
Beth Akers

Biden’s student loan debt plan is driven by politics, not economics
IDEAS | DOUG MOST

Born broken: The deep history of the T
Timothy Scalona

College was my chance to escape poverty. I expect to graduate with $160,000 in student loan debt.
JEFF JACOBY

Beware: A more aggressive IRS is on the way

The Big Picture | Alex LaSalvia
We asked 3 experts about the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
The Emancipator sought out historians who bring complexity to this turning point in the story of the nation, helping us learn how our past affects our present and our future.

Orange Line shutdown

Orange Line work on schedule, 37 percent complete as governor tours State Street station
Governor Charlie Baker toured State Street station on Sunday to get a better picture of the progress on the Orange Line.

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.

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
Mass. coronavirus at a glance | on
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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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Engine problem leads NASA to scrub launch of new moon rocket
The next launch attempt will not take place until Friday at the earliest and could be off until next month.

Serena Williams headlines opening night at the US Open. Here’s how to watch and a preview.
Williams faces Danka Kovinic in the first round on Monday, and if she loses, it could be the last time she plays in a major singles tournament.

Transit Police arrest man for allegedly punching out trolley window; had warrant for assault to murder

A 33-year-old Dorchester man with open warrants for crimes including assault to murder was arrested Sunday afternoon after he allegedly punched out an MBTA trolley window, according to Transit Police.

For much of her life, Tanisha Sullivan had pushed for her community. Now, she wants to do so as secretary of state.
The current NAACP president’s identity is just part of what informs her big vision for revitalizing the state’s third-highest office.

Cambridge finds elevations of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, will switch to MWRA

The city is expected to remain in the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s system through December after officials discovered the levels of six PFAS chemicals that were above the state limits for drinking water.

Barnstable man charged in connection with hit-and-run crash that severely injured 8-year-old boy

Jakob Gifford, 18, of Marstons Mills, was arrested Saturday and charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an 8-year-old boy in West Yarmouth on Aug. 20, police said.

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A cleaner faces double the time on public transit after Orange Line shutdown

Juan Peña, a cleaner, has seen his commute double after the Orange Line shutdown.
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Meet Ben Linsky, the Boston police officer bringing his mental health background to the streets
Ben Linsky is part of the Boston Police Department’s street outreach unit, a specialized team whose officers are dedicated to linking people struggling with substance use disorder and mental illness to social services.

In Wellesley and the suburbs, the office market is thriving
Companies stationed in glitzy downtown high-rises have struggled to lure people back. But the outskirts of the city have so far resisted that fate.

TRAVEL | CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
In Florida, ‘Don’t Say Gay’ is now the law, and LGBTQ+ businesses fear the fallout
Gay-owned businesses in Florida, still catching their collective breath after two years of COVID-19 losses, face the very real possibility of losing LGBTQ+ tourists. "This law is by no means a reflection of us," the president of the Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce said.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Mass Cultural Council poised to distribute nearly $75 million to state’s cultural sector

A Broadway detour brings ‘Sing Street’ to the Huntington

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

Artist Steve Locke awarded Rappaport Prize by deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

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

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

Potential political surprises ahead in state Democratic primary races
EDITORIAL

Why reasonable conservatives need to mobilize for Chris Doughty
EDITORIAL

Trump sycophant seeks shelter from grand jury probe
Katie Adams

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

With the midterms, a season of sore losers awaits
IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

How the MBTA went off the rails

Metro

RI politics

Rhode Island political news: August 2022

Regular updates about Rhode Island politics and political leaders.

Jaimie Branch, trumpeter who crossed genre lines, dies at 39

An innovative avant-garde trumpet player and composer, she packed punk-rock intensity and a relentless commitment to experimentation and invigorated the music scenes of New York and Chicago.

As gossip about Tom Brady’s 11-day absence continues, one peculiar explanation keeps cropping up

Seriously, did the GOAT miss all that practice with the Bucs because he’s going to be on a Fox singing competition? As the rumors continue to swirl, here's what we know.

A right-wing agitator who attended Jan. 6 riot is running for the Mass. House, testing state GOP’s appetite for extremism

Nominating Samson Racioppi would solidify the MassGOP’s hardline position in a year when its endorsed candidates for statewide office have embraced Trump’s falsehoods about election fraud and made vulgar, baseless claims about sex education in public schools.

Sports

Red Sox at Twins | 7:40 p.m. (NESN)

Game 129: Red Sox at Twins lineups and notes

Brayan Bello gets the start as the Red Sox open a three-game series at Minnesota Monday.
sports business

MLB Players Association seeks to unionize minor leaguers

The players union announced the launch of a campaign to take in more than 5,000 minor leaguers as a separate bargaining-unit entity under its umbrella.
dan shaughnessy

For college students coming to town, here is a guide to the local sports scene

We'll get you freshmen oriented with the inside info on the local teams, the Boston fans, and the media coverage.
Tennis

Serena Williams headlines opening night at the US Open. Here’s how to watch and a preview.
Matt Porter | Sunday hockey notes

Here’s what Bruins coach Jim Montgomery is thinking for lines and defensive pairings heading into training camp
wnba playoffs

DeWanner Bonner (15 points) helps Sun top Sky in Game 1 of WNBA semifinals

Business

Engine problem leads NASA to scrub launch of new moon rocket

The next launch attempt will not take place until Friday at the earliest and could be off until next month.

Ted Cruz blasted after calling those who would benefit from student loan relief ‘slacker’ baristas

Texas Senator Ted Cruz was swiftly condemned for calling some people who would benefit from President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan “slacker“ baristas.

As gossip about Tom Brady’s 11-day absence continues, one peculiar explanation keeps cropping up

Stocks fall broadly on Wall Street, adding to recent losses
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After a whale crashed on top of my kayak, I set out to learn how they communicate
food finds

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

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

metro

A mini tasting tour through Central Falls, one of R.I.’s smallest cities

🗳️ A great way to track early voting in Rhode Island

August ends on a warm note, and start of September could be warmer still

sports

Mickey Mantle rookie card sold at auction for record $12.6 million

Loss to Galaxy keeps Revolution on the outside of the MLS playoff picture

Washington Commanders rookie Brian Robinson Jr. stable after being shot

business

‘People are in a bad situation.’ Inflation looms large as Democrats try to hold pivotal toss-up seat.

Feeling burnt out from a career in restaurants, a R.I. chef sought a more meaningful next act

Mickey Mantle rookie card sold at auction for record $12.6 million

politics

Justice Department says its review of possibly privileged Trump papers already over

Ted Cruz blasted after calling those who would benefit from student loan relief ‘slacker’ baristas

‘People are in a bad situation.’ Inflation looms large as Democrats try to hold pivotal toss-up seat.

Nation

Government to suspend program that distributed hundreds of millions of free, at-home COVID-19 tests

How and when to watch NASA’s giant moon rocket launch

Suspect arrested in fatal ‘random’ shootings, Detroit police say

World

International aid reaches flood-ravaged Pakistan

IAEA to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid renewed shelling

Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on

opinion

Race for seat prompts another hard look at the Governor’s Council

No need to change the term to address monkeypox stigma

Liz Miranda for state Senate

lifestyle

As gossip about Tom Brady’s 11-day absence continues, one peculiar explanation keeps cropping up

No one asks me out

Heading back to school? Here’s where you can use your student discount around Boston

food & dining

A mini tasting tour through Central Falls, one of R.I.’s smallest cities

Feeling burnt out from a career in restaurants, a R.I. chef sought a more meaningful next act

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

travel

In Florida, ‘Don’t Say Gay’ is now the law, and LGBTQ+ businesses fear the fallout

‘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

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 Lightning’

Movies

‘Me Time’? Make that ‘Flee Time’

John Boyega makes ‘Breaking’

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

Television

As gossip about Tom Brady’s 11-day absence continues, one peculiar explanation keeps cropping up

In ‘House of the Dragon’ episode two ‘The Rogue Prince,’ the king must remarry

This week’s TV: A Michael K. Williams memoir, a Steve Carell thriller, and ‘The Rings of Power’ premieres

music

Jaimie Branch, trumpeter who crossed genre lines, dies at 39

In Lowell, Aoife O’Donovan and Hiss Golden Messenger share a stage one last time

In his return to Gillette, Kenny Chesney is his usual ray of sunshine

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

Jaimie Branch, trumpeter who crossed genre lines, dies at 39

Women’s Lunch Place cofounder Jane Alexander, 66, ‘ministered to people’s souls’

Paul Monti, whose efforts honored veterans’ graves with flags after his son’s death, dies at 76