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Authorities search for motive of Trump rally shooter

The FBI said they’re investigating the shooting as an assassination attempt and possible 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.

Secret Service under scrutiny after assassination attempt on Trump Tighter security likely at political events after shooting at Trump rally

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down’

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

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

Nearly 100 Boston police officers made $100,000-plus in overtime alone in 2023

Since 2021, the number of Boston police officers making more than $300,000 has nearly doubled, rocketing from around 30 to nearly 60.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Dangerous heat wave continues in New England. When will relief arrive?

Heat index could exceed 100 degrees through Wednesday.
Boston declares heat emergency, with temps set to rise

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.

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.”
STUART MILLER | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: Slow sports week? Maybe not.

Plus, a new-look “Ugly Betty.”

How can a floating fort help produce more sustainable seafood?

Anchored just a stone’s throw off the New Hampshire coast, the structure is used to raise fish at sea alongside kelp and mussels — a trio researchers say can benefit the ocean and the local economy.

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.
ROBERT PAPE

Leaders must rally the nation against political violence
IDEAS | DAVID SHRIBMAN

America is at a turning point, yet again
EDITORIAL

Weak excuses for the demotion of Eddy Chrispin
Patricia O’Toole

Woodrow Wilson shows how much can go wrong with an incapacitated president
Best of the Best

Uni and 6 more of the best sushi spots in and around Boston

9 best craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston

10 best Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End and beyond

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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.

LOVE LETTERS
I’m only attracted to his side profile
Frontal view? Not so much.

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.

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.

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

At least 13 anchors, producers, reporters, and other employees have left Boston 25 since the start of the year.

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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.

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.

Earning your way off public assistance can be fraught. A new pilot program aims to provide a cushion.
An upcoming two-year program will provide 100 families with transitional payments to soften the move off of public assistance, such as food stamps and rent subsidies.

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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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
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 | STEPHEN ASMA

Plato saw someone like Joe Biden coming
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
JEFF JACOBY

Readers offer their designs for a new Massachusetts flag
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Big unanswered questions about the attack on Donald Trump

The shooting at the rally, which the FBI is investigating as an attempted assassination, could upend the race in ways both predictable and surprising.
Beth Teitell

The view from a Karen Read Facebook group: ‘The anger level was at a nine before and now it’s at an 11.5′

The judge in the Karen Read trial declared a mistrial. It triggered a cliffhanger — and in some, an even deeper obsession.
NH BUSINESS

How can a floating fort help produce more sustainable seafood?

Anchored just a stone’s throw off the New Hampshire coast, the structure is used to raise fish at sea alongside kelp and mussels — a trio researchers say can benefit the ocean and the local economy.
INNOVATOR Q&A

Less screen time: R.I. playground company wants every kid to get back to free play, running around, and talking to each other

“Since COVID, it’s only gotten so much more important that children learn some of the skills that they didn’t get a chance to,” said Imagination Playground CEO Jim Stallman.

Sports

Red Sox

An All-Star, a Red Sox leader, a mental-health advocate: This is Jarren Duran’s moment

Once looking like he may never get his MLB career off the ground, Duran has blossomed for the Sox.
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
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

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

As floods and erosion continue to threaten our state, R.I. leaders delay action on climate bills

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

Boston declares heat emergency, as temps forecast to rise

sports

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

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

business

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

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

Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire

Authorities search for motive of Trump rally shooter as RNC set to begin

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

Nation

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

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

GOP convention protests are on despite shooting at Trump rally

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

Suddenly, it’s Republicans who stand to gain from expanding the vote

With their party platform, Republicans try — and fail — to say the loud part quietly

Plato saw someone like Joe Biden coming

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

This week’s TV: Slow sports week? Maybe not.

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

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