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Parents, educators defend Lexington schools’ diversity curriculum after petition

The “Serious Talks” curriculum has existed for more than a decade and highlights themes including disability, race, and gender identity. But an online petition created last month demands the curriculum be removed from Lexington schools.
R.I. primaries

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
Gabe Amo just made history in Rhode Island. His mom and dad saw it coming.
Yes, his mom confirmed, the kid from Pawtucket with the bright smile and relentlessly positive attitude has always been this way.

Gabe Amo wins Democratic primary for R.I.’s 1st Congressional District
The former White House aide is heavily favored to win the Nov. 7 general election. If he does, he would be the first person of color from Rhode Island elected to US Congress.

Bissaillon wins Providence Senate district Democratic primary

Gerry Leonard wins GOP primary in R.I.’s First Congressional District
Gerry W. Leonard Jr. faces an uphill battle in the Nov. 7 general election in Rhode Island’s more left-leaning congressional district.

R.I. District 1 congressional primary

Update in 16

Gabriel Amo

Gabriel Amo

12,390 votes32.5%

Aaron Regunberg
9,498 votes
24.9%
Sandra Cano
5,290 votes
13.9%
Sabina Matos
3,044 votes
8.0%

Source: AP

98.89% Reporting

See full results

See full results from R.I. primary races

Patriots’ Jack Jones reaches deal with Suffolk County district attorney to have gun charges dropped

Jones, 25, had been arrested at Logan Airport in June allegedly carrying two loaded guns in his luggage. He could still face punishment from the NFL.
See predictions from the Globe about the upcoming NFL season
As I See It

Last look at summer

“As I See It,” a new weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week, Grossfeld offers scenes from the waning days of summer on Nantucket.

Former Everett schools superintendent convicted of assault now registered sex offender, loses state pension

Frederick F. Foresteire, the ex-Everett schools superintendent convicted in February of indecently assaulting three women, has been registered as a sex offender.

In aftermath of recent Boston teen brawls, police point to social media
The rise of social media use among youth is well-documented, but a causal relationship between social media use and violent in-person events is more difficult to quantify.

New study led by Boston scientists finds latest COVID-19 variant is less of a threat than feared
The BA.2.86 subvariant had captured the world’s attention because it carries over 30 mutations in its spike protein.

Rays 8, Red Sox 6 (11 innings)
Brandon Lowe’s three-run homer beats Red Sox in 11 innings
The teams conclude the three-game series Wednesday night. The Sox are off Thursday then welcome the division-leading Orioles to Fenway on Friday.

Providence strikes deal with colleges for more than $200m over 20 years
Four colleges and universities in Providence have agreed to pay the cash-strapped city $223 million over 20 years, as part of a new voluntary agreement between the private institutions that are exempt from paying taxes.

Autopsy conducted on Worcester teenager who died after eating spicy tortilla chip in social media challenge

The Doherty Memorial High School sophomore died suddenly on Friday and his family suspects he suffered complications following the “One Chip Challenge."
What happens when you eat too many chili peppers?

Coast Guard evacuates ailing passenger on cruise ship 180 nautical miles off Cape Cod

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

USDA declares disaster in Vermont as locals continued to rebuild after storm damage

This Boston penthouse ‘in the sky’ is on the market for nearly $10 million. See the photos.

The property, with its rooftop trees and lush greenery, is visible to drivers on the Mass. Pike. and even to pedestrians walking down Columbus Avenue in the South End.
innovation beat

Boston startups that survived tough times may go public — or get profitable

Klaviyo’s IPO filing could be the first of many if the deal goes well.

How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?

Seizure of $5 million bronze bust is part of broader criminal investigation by Manhattan DA’s office into looted works at multiple museums.
Manhattan DA seizes ancient Roman bust from Worcester Art Museum
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

Tim Scott has a woman problem

Like nagging parents, some Republicans want to know why the presidential candidate has never been married.
EDITORIAL

With schools opening this week, Boston needs to finish safety plan and resolve questions about role of police
Brendan Little

Long Island is a haven worthy of our most vulnerable
Eric Chasalow and Emily Frey

Why is the music PhD program being cut from Brandeis?

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Too often, military defense comes off as offense

News you can use

Early voting for Boston City Council elections has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
The city’s preliminary election is slated for Sept. 12, with the general election to follow on Nov. 7.

Your guide to Boston's 2023 elections

COVID-19 levels are on the rise again in Mass. Here’s what to know.
As summer slides into fall and children around the state return to school, the uptick in COVID-19 that began in July is continuing, with hospitalizations now at a five-month high.

The Sumner Tunnel has finally reopened. Here’s what you need to know.
After a two-month closure that shut down a main route from Logan International Airport for critical repairs, the Sumner Tunnel reopened Friday.

More recent News

Dr. Aram V. Chobanian, president who calmed BU at a troubled time, dies at 94
He led the school "at a crucial moment, and Boston University is better for his service,” said Kenneth Freeman, BU’s current interim president.

DEVRA FIRST
Whopper-less her entire life, our critic tried one for the first time. Here’s what she thought.
Devra First had her first Whopper. It happened, like so many things in this country, because of a lawsuit.

You don’t use drugs and don’t think you know anyone who does. Should you still carry Narcan?
Everything you need to know about the opioid overdose reversal medication, which is expected to be available over-the-counter starting this week.

An emu is on the loose in Lakeville, Mass.
Lakeville Animal Control is seeking help locating a loose emu that’s been spotted in multiple locations in the Lang Street and County Road area, according to a Facebook post.

How clean needles help combat N.H.’s opioid crisis
Harm reduction has been gaining traction in recent years, and now there are 10 registered syringe service programs in the state.

State’s new system for handling jobless claims is set to launch Sept. 12
The initial rollout is focused on eliminating “ineffective or unnecessary business processes” for employers and third-party claims administrators.

Recommended reads

One year in, the spotlight is on Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, whether he likes it or not

After his first full year in one of the most demanding posts in Boston, Cox said his tenure so far is “a work in progress.”

Many Mass. students are returning to hot classrooms that could compromise their learning
Sweltering temperatures in old school buildings can cause loss of learning, compromised sleep, and even heat stroke, according to pediatricians.

Patients still discriminate against health care workers of color. Why don’t more hospitals ban it?
When nurses and doctors experience discrimination from patients, everyone suffers.

A boy lost his father to gun violence. His mother is throwing birthday parties for kids who share similar grief.
Shiaka McIntosh is currently a one-woman operation, handmaking decorations out of her Dorchester home and shouldering much of the cost herself.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘A New Brain’ with plenty of heart at Barrington Stage

Reliable rockers from Arctic Monkeys at TD Garden

Less swiping, more face time: Niche speed-dating offers a specialized alternative to online romance

Author readings around Boston Sept. 3-9

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | CAREY GOLDBERG

My heartening summer school class on the new science of aging
JEFF JACOBY

Of course it’s not racist to criticize Kamala Harris
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts needs a new tool against scammers who target elders
RENÉE GRAHAM

Republicans keep talking about ‘riots’ and ‘civil war.’ Believe them.
IDEAS | Jacqueline Grennon Brooks

Saying goodbye to ideas that no longer work
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

RI PRIMARY

Gerry Leonard wins GOP primary in R.I.’s First Congressional District

Gerry W. Leonard Jr. faces an uphill battle in the Nov. 7 general election in Rhode Island’s more left-leaning congressional district.
COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Gabe Amo just made history in Rhode Island. His mom and dad saw it coming.

Yes, his mom confirmed, the kid from Pawtucket with the bright smile and relentlessly positive attitude has always been this way.
POLITICS

Gabe Amo wins Democratic primary for R.I.’s 1st Congressional District

The former White House aide is heavily favored to win the Nov. 7 general election. If he does, he would be the first person of color from Rhode Island elected to US Congress.

Coast Guard evacuates ailing passenger on cruise ship 180 nautical miles off Cape Cod

A woman onboard Carnival Legend was experiencing abdominal pains and had been vomiting throughout Monday, the Coast Guard said in a statement.

Sports

Peter Abraham | On baseball

Alex Cora pulled every lever at his disposal, but it’s not enough to prevent a Red Sox squandered opportunity: ‘We were all in’

Tuesday night's 8-6 walkoff loss in 11 innings was a showcase — good and bad — of how the Red Sox are balancing the present and future.
Rays 8, Red Sox 6 (11 innings)

Brandon Lowe’s three-run homer beats Red Sox in 11 innings

The teams conclude the three-game series Wednesday night. The Sox are off Thursday then welcome the division-leading Orioles to Fenway on Friday.
Bruins

The Bruins open captains’ practice with a void to fill, and an obvious candidate to fill it

After Patrice Bergeron called it a career in the offseason, his old linemate looks poised to inherit the letter on Bergeron's sweater.
United States 100, Italy 63

Men’s basketball World Cup: United States rolls past Italy to reach semifinals
HS girls' soccer | Notre Dame (Hingham) 4, Duxbury 0

Sydney Comeau a tour de force for Notre Dame (Hingham) in girls’ soccer win over Duxbury
HS girls' volleyball | Lincoln-Sudbury 3, Shrewsbury 1

Lincoln-Sudbury girls’ volleyball looks every bit a Division 1 contender in a season-opening win over Shrewsbury

Business

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little or no control on personal data they collect

Most major manufacturers admit they may be selling your personal information, a new study finds, with half also saying they would share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order.

State’s new system for handling jobless claims is set to launch Sept. 12

The initial rollout is focused on eliminating “ineffective or unnecessary business processes” for employers and third-party claims administrators.

New York City’s crackdown on Airbnb is starting. Here’s what to expect.

US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

Patients still discriminate against health care workers of color. Why don’t more hospitals ban it?
MISS CONDUCT

How to get a guest with a ‘lack of social graces’ to fall in line
COOKING

Sheet pan recipes using salmon, chicken, or sausages make for easy school night dinners

Globe Magazine

Pot prices have tanked. Dispensaries are closing. Is a great crash coming?

metro

Bissaillon, Senate leader’s chief of staff, wins Providence Senate district Democratic primary

Last look at summer

In historic primary win, Amo is Democratic nominee in R.I.’s First Congressional District

sports

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías being investigated by MLB following arrest

Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo to miss rest of season with post-concussion syndrome

Following in the footsteps of her older sisters, North Andover’s Rose Gordon is determined to blaze her own trail in field hockey

business

Prosecutors in all 50 states urge Congress to strengthen tools to fight AI child sexual abuse images

Search set for new Massport head

Boston startups that survived tough times may go public — or get profitable

politics

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentenced to 22 years in prison for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Trump’s comments risk tainting jury pool in federal election subversion case, special counsel says

Trump critic takes an early lead in a Utah special congressional primary

Nation

Lawyers claim cable TV and phone companies also responsible in Maui fires

Legal fights over voting districts could play role in control of Congress for 2024

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want a new trial. They say the court clerk told jurors not to trust him.

World

China authorities arrest 2 for smashing shortcut through Great Wall with excavator

Suspect indicted on attempted murder charge in explosives attack on Japan’s Kishida, report says

Ukraine’s forces try to punch second hole in Russian lines

opinion

For children in foster care, physical spaces matter

Find viruses before they find us

They want fiscal healing: Medicare drug price talks are lauded

lifestyle

He made me think we had a future together

Less swiping, more face time: Niche speed-dating offers a specialized alternative to online romance

PEM turns cultural perceptions of bats upside down

food & dining

What happens when you eat too many chili peppers?

Brookline’s Japonaise Bakery & Cafe is back, and loyalists are lining up

Recipe: Roast a whole chicken with apples and glaze it with honey for a Jewish New Year dinner

travel

New York City’s crackdown on Airbnb is starting. Here’s what to expect.

It was a very rainy summer on Cape Cod. How have businesses (and crowds) fared?

Giant ‘stuffies’ are part of a new R.I. tourism campaign. Locals aren’t the biggest fans.

Arts

How could smuggled Roman art have ended up at the Worcester Art Museum?

At Mystic Seaport Museum, Alexis Rockman’s massive ‘Oceanus’ is a monument to the sea

Cartoonist Barbara Shermund makes a comeback

Books

Don’t stand so close to me

‘We did puberty and menopause on a 34-foot boat’: How a family of three sailed for two years from Mass. to Grenada

The heart of ‘Dayswork’: ‘I seem to have contracted Melville.’

Movies

‘Barbie’ tops ‘Super Mario’ as highest grossing 2023 film

True-crime docuseries ‘Never Let Him Go’ chronicles Cambridge man’s quest for justice

Summer movies postmortem: Our critic on 4-star favorites, forgettable flops, and films he wished he’d reviewed

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Dreaming Whilst Black,’ a ‘Walking Dead’ spinoff, and uncovering gay murders

‘Blue Bloods’ mines the past to ride out the present

If you like ‘Suits,’ then try these shows on for size

music

RIP Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth and meme king extraordinaire

Reliable rockers from Arctic Monkeys at TD Garden

Steve Harwell, former Smash Mouth lead singer, has died

Theater/Dance

Arab American Comedy Festival takes the show on the road, with a first stop in Boston

‘A New Brain’ with plenty of heart at Barrington Stage

Squint and you’ll see Quint: Ian Shaw channels his dad in the ‘Jaws’-inspired ‘The Shark Is Broken’

Health

Changing the landscape of cancer care in R.I.: Lifespan, Brown to seek NCI designation

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

Stanford president to resign after investigation finds he failed to ‘decisively and forthrightly’ correct research

Obituaries

Dr. Aram V. Chobanian, president who calmed BU at a troubled time, dies at 94

Nathan Louis Jackson, writer for the theater and TV, dies at 44

Steve Harwell, former Smash Mouth lead singer, has died