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Biden calls for lowering ‘political temperature’ after Trump rally shooting

The president's Oval Office address came after the FBI said they're investigating the shooting as apparent assassination and an act of domestic terror.
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How the deadly Trump rally shooting unfolded
Analyzing videos, photos, and social media posts, the Globe reconstructed how the deadly shooting at the rally unfolded. ( Anush Elbakyan/Globe Staff )

How the deadly Trump rally shooting unfolded, moment by moment
See photos, videos, and maps of how the shooting took place.

Here’s how survivors of Republican baseball shooting in 2017 reacted to gunfire at Trump rally Tighter security likely at political events after shooting at Trump rally

Authorities hunt for clues, but motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive

Trump is latest in long line of US politicians targeted by assassins

Mass. convention delegates say they’re unified and resolved after Trump shooting

What we know about the 20-year-old suspect who tried to assassinate Donald Trump

As enrollment and state aid plummeted at a Boston charter school, operating losses mounted

The Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy in Dorchester incurred nearly $1 million in operating losses during the 2022-23 school year after it failed to reign in spending.

Boston declares heat emergency, as temps forecast to rise

The city will offer various services to help residents beat the heat and stay safe, officials said.

Activists urge legislators to move forward on climate bill during State House rally
Massachusetts climate activists want state legislators to know that “Time is Up.” It’s a message they emblazoned on cardboard, delivered in speeches, and chanted as they marched up Beacon Hill to the State House for a rally on Sunday.

Russ Morash, the ‘father of how-to TV shows’ like ‘This Old House,’ dies at 88
"There would be no public television how-to programs without Russ Morash,” Julia Child once said of her producer and friend. GBH-TV was “lucky to have such a talented and remarkable man."

Kate, Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her
Kate, was greeted by a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she took her seat in the Royal Box before the start of the championship match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

Alcaraz tops Djokovic in a second consecutive Wimbledon men’s final, wins fourth Grand Slam

Tennis lovers gather in Nahant to celebrate the sport on historic anniversary

LOVE LETTERS

I’m only attracted to his side profile

Frontal view? Not so much.
Red Sox 5, Royals 4

Red Sox hold off Royals to end first half on a winning note and stay within striking distance in the AL East

Brayan Bello pitched into the seventh inning to earn his 10th win, Rafael Devers and Dominic Smith homered, and Jarren Duran was 4 for 5.
Kenley Jansen put in extra work with six-out save in Red Sox’ win over Royals

Iced coffee, fashion show, and a musician’s dream festival: Free and discounted Boston events this week

This week, it’s safe to say Boston’s hot — in scorching temperatures and loads of free things to do around the city.
Opinion
OPINION | JEFF JACOBY

Will Trump’s near-assassination jolt the nation into cooling its apocalyptic rhetoric?

Our political leaders have been given one last chance to pull back from the rhetorical brink.
IDEAS | DAVID SHRIBMAN

America is at a turning point, yet again
IDEAS | STEPHEN ASMA

Plato saw someone like Joe Biden coming
ROBERT PAPE

Leaders must rally the nation against political violence
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers, over to you: What should President Biden do?
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Ellen DeGeneres says she’s ‘done’ after her summer tour ends. One of her final stops will be in Boston this month.
"After my Netflix special, I’m done," she told a crowd in California earlier this month.

Eight-year-old girl dead, brother critically injured, in head-on crash in Loudon, N.H.

The two children inside were identified as Aria, 8, and Philip by their mother on Saturday. Philip is in a Boston hospital.

In 225-square-feet, The Old Baby is a ‘merch booth’ for P-town
The new West End boutique offers a touring musician a chance to put down roots.

Shannen Doherty, who starred in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ has died
The tempestuous actress had suffered from battling breast cancer for years.

Driver killed in fiery single-car crash in New Hampshire, officials say

One person is dead after a fiery single-car crash in Hampton Falls, N.H., early Sunday morning, officials said.

Hamas says Gaza cease-fire talks haven’t paused and claims military chief survived Israeli strike
Hamas representatives gave no evidence to back up their assertion about the health of a chief architect of the Oct. 7 attack that sparked the war. His killing would mark the highest profile assassination of any Hamas leader by Israel since the war began.

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Steward doesn’t own its hospitals’ real estate. So what, exactly, is for sale?

With the company in bankruptcy and bids due Monday, the appetite for buying the hospitals appears to be tepid.

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So, you want to invest in the stock market. Where do you start?
How do you decide if an investment is right for you? Is it a bad idea to invest in individual stocks? On this Boston Globe Today segment, find the answers to those questions and more.

Stop & Shop set to close 32 stores, including 15 in New England. Here’s where they are.
It’s part of the Quincy-based grocery chain’s plan to weed out underperforming stores.

Somerville life sciences building put on hold as developers confront lab space glut
Developers have halted construction on the nine-story life sciences building off McGrath Highway, a sign of the sluggish market for new lab space in the Boston area.

Culture & Lifestyle

How do you say ‘binge-watching’ in French?

Camille A. Brown, a longtime Jacob’s Pillow star, returns to present world premiere of ‘I AM’

Kevin Bacon on finding love in Boston and rocking out with his brother as their band tours New England

Broadway-bound musical ‘The Queen of Versailles’ comes to Boston

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HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | MIKE ORCUTT

A First Amendment fight for the future of the internet
Jean McGuire and Louis Elisa

Don’t sell out the people who use Franklin Park
Herby Duverné, Juan Fernando Lopera, Frederick Lowery, and Linda Whitlock

White Stadium renovation is a commitment to Boston youth
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Readers offer their designs for a new Massachusetts flag
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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

We all know it’s miserable out there. Here are four things to know about this week’s humidity.

“Heat and humidity is a double whammy for the body to remove heat. The heart works much harder,” said one doctor.

Boston declares heat emergency, as temps forecast to rise

The city will offer various services to help residents beat the heat and stay safe, officials said.

As federal pandemic aid dries up, Mass. nonprofits scramble for new revenue

With federal aid through the American Rescue Plan Act due to dry up at the end of 2026, scores of charities across Massachusetts, already anticipating financial challenges once the program ends, are looking for new revenue sources.

Russ Morash, the ‘father of how-to TV shows’ like ‘This Old House,’ dies at 88

"There would be no public television how-to programs without Russ Morash,” Julia Child once said of her producer and friend. GBH-TV was “lucky to have such a talented and remarkable man."

Sports

MLB DRAFT 2024

With the 12th pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft, the Red Sox select switch-hitting outfielder Braden Montgomery

Montgomery, 21, had an impressive junior season in 2024, hitting .322/.454/.733 for Texas A&M after beginning his college career at Stanford.
COPA AMERICA: ARGENTINA 1, COLUMBIA 0 (ET)

Argentina needs extra time to beat Columbia, repeat as Copa America champs

After losing captain Lionel Messi to injury in the 64th minute, the defending World Cup champions got a goal from Lautaro Martínez in the 112th minute to lift Argentina to its second straight Copa title.

Kate, Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her

Kate, was greeted by a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd as she took her seat in the Royal Box before the start of the championship match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.
mlb draft 2024

Keep up with the MLB Draft. The Red Sox started with a power-hitting outfielder and a big lefthanded pitcher.
Red Sox 5, Royals 4

Red Sox hold off Royals to end first half on a winning note and stay within striking distance in the AL East
red sox

Kenley Jansen picks up bullpen mates with six-out save in Red Sox’ win over Royals

Business

The RNC’s first day will still focus on the economy. Here’s what to know about Trump’s plans.

Donald Trump goes into the Republican National Convention with some bold promises about the US economy, but he has sketched out notably few details about how his plans would actually work.

The first Titanic voyage in 14 years is happening. Hopes are high and hearts are heavy.

The company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic is undertaking its first expedition to the wreckage in 14 years and the first overall since the imploding disaster that killed five people descending to the wreck.

Anchors leaving. Low viewership. No helicopter. At the Boston 25 TV news station, uncertainty reigns.

Earning your way off public assistance can be fraught. A new pilot program aims to provide a cushion.
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Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She said she brought a book to read so she could seem scholarly’
MISS CONDUCT

Should out-of-town guests be invited to the wedding rehearsal dinner?
PERSPECTIVE

$50 for what?! Junk fees are everywhere, and consumers are fed up.

metro

DeAndre is curious and caring

Cardinal O’Malley says he is praying for Trump’s recovery, condemns political violence

Political leaders in N.H. react to shooting at Trump rally

sports

Australian second baseman Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 in MLB amateur draft to Guardians

Tennis lovers gather in Nahant to celebrate the sport on historic anniversary

Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia delayed after fans rush gates

business

So, you want to invest in the stock market. Where do you start?

Steward doesn’t own its hospitals’ real estate. So what, exactly, is for sale?

The son of Asia’s richest man gets married in the year’s most extravagant wedding

politics

When does a presumptive nominee become a nominee? Here’s how Donald Trump will make it official.

The Republican National Convention is coming. Here’s how to watch it.

In a world of moving pictures, photographs capture indelible moments in Trump assassination attempt

Nation

Second phase of NRA civil trial over nonprofit’s spending set to open in NYC

US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl

World

Hamas says Gaza cease-fire talks haven’t paused and claims military chief survived Israeli strike

Kate, Princess of Wales, hands Carlos Alcaraz his Wimbledon trophy in a rare appearance for her

Extravagant wedding celebrations for the son of Asia’s richest man conclude with a reception

opinion

Don’t sell out the people who use Franklin Park

Becoming a chess grandmaster showed me how little anyone knows

A grand new flag for Massachusetts

lifestyle

In 225-square-feet, The Old Baby is a ‘merch booth’ for P-town

Iced coffee, fashion show, and a musician’s dream festival: Free and discounted Boston events this week

I’m only attracted to his side profile

food & dining

People on food assistance increasingly turn to grocery delivery. But not without a price tag.

Rebelle, a Providence bagel pioneer, spreads out in Kendall Square

Qué Mas opens in Beverly from Scampo scion Alex Pineda; Smoke Shop closes two locations while planning a suburban expansion

travel

Three summer music festivals, a Palm Springs spa, and relief from tired legs

Making the most of a skip-gen vacation

Legoland New York Resort: Plastic overload or a brickin’ good time?

Arts

Dorothy Lichtenstein, philanthropist and a rare ‘artist’s widow,’ dies at 84

Five museum shows to visit during your late summer travels

The Clark Art Institute brings Guillaume Lethière’s remarkable, singular story to light

Books

‘Every age gets the Arthur it deserves,’ says Lev Grossman

Author readings around Boston through July 20

Deborah Harkness writes fiction about witches, reads nonfiction about Shakespeare

Movies

Shannen Doherty, who starred in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ has died

This summer at the movies, you can tangle with ‘Twisters,’ party with Prince, go old school with Godzilla, and more

‘John Williams’ Film Night’ is so nice, this year they’ll do it twice

Television

Ellen DeGeneres says she’s ‘done’ after her summer tour ends. One of her final stops will be in Boston this month.

Basic (maternal) instinct

Shannen Doherty, who starred in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ has died

music

Kevin Bacon on finding love in Boston and rocking out with his brother as their band tours New England

John Cafferty brings his rocking R.I. roots — and his Beaver Brown band — back to where it all began

12 concerts to enjoy this summer

Theater/Dance

Eight enticing dance events to enjoy before fall

10 promising theatrical productions in the offing, including ‘Westminster,’ ‘Hoops,’ and ‘Tootsie’

Boston Comedy Blowout offers something for every comedy fan

Health

What’s next for Roger Williams Medical Center? CEO warns Boston University could terminate affiliation, court docs show.

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years

Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of 2 Rhode Island hospitals, was under investigation by DOJ

Obituaries

Russ Morash, the ‘father of how-to TV shows’ like ‘This Old House,’ dies at 88

Shannen Doherty, who starred in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed,’ has died

Dorothy Lichtenstein, philanthropist and a rare ‘artist’s widow,’ dies at 84