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Republicans focus on unity during convention’s second day

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Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump’s prosecutions, and Senate politics: Takeaways from Day 2
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The RNC is more pep rally than policy summit
11:30 p.m.
Day 2 of the RNC comes to a close
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Lara Trump highlights her father-in-law’s personal side

Delegates prayed during the first day of the convention.

In Trump’s dodge of an assassin’s bullet, some Republicans see the ‘hand of God’

Now his political story is increasingly being told in the language of faith.

Conspiracy theories about Trump’s assassination attempt have exploded. Here’s why.

‘Attack the universities’. Trump’s VP pick JD Vance has harsh words for higher education.
“Universities are part of a social contract in this country,” Vance said. “They’re not meeting their end of the bargain.”

Biden is considering proposals for Supreme Court term limits and an ethics code, according to reports

Harvard grad who sued school alleging it failed to respond to antisemitism to speak at RNC

Boston Public Schools plans to hire another consultant to help craft a school closure plan

The consultant also would assist BPS with standardizing the district’s process to close and merge schools with an emphasis on equity and what is best for students and families, according to the request for proposal the school district released on Monday.

Karen Read lists Mansfield home for $849,900
The 2,516-square-foot home at 481 Gilbert St has been listed at $849,900, according to RE/MAX.

After 10 road deaths in four days, N.H. officials ask drivers to rethink their habits

Among those killed was 8-year-old Aria Enciso of Laconia, who was killed Friday night in a crash in Loudon that also critically injured her 4-year-old brother, Philip, who is in a Boston hospital.

COVID surges to ‘very high’ or ‘high’ levels in dozens of states, including multiple in New England, CDC says

Wastewater surveillance data show that levels of the virus have risen to “very high” or “high” levels in 26 states, including three in New England.

Watch: Does anyone even care about COVID? And does it matter?

Greater Boston median home prices topped $960,000 in June
The new record is yet another sobering reminder of how dire the housing affordability crisis has become.

Severe thunderstorms roll through Central, Western Mass., N.H., thousands without power

State lawmakers appear skeptical of Mayor Wu’s property tax home rule petition in legislative hearing

American Legion asks for removal of Mass. secretary of veterans affairs

Great white sharks spotted off South Shore, New England Aquarium says

Southern Nantucket beaches closed, Vineyard Wind shuts down over turbine damage

Popular Cape Cod beach remains closed due to concerns over stability of eroding bluffs

Grilled Beet Salad at Amar restaurant in Boston.

DINING OUT | DEVRA FIRST

Amar showcases Portuguese cuisine from on high

Views and service are excellent. Transcendent moments are harder to come by.

What She's Having: After she broke her wrist, her tastes took a turn for the elemental Instant Pot comes to the rescue when it’s too hot to cook

AMERICAN 5, NATIONAL 3

Red Sox’ Jarren Duran is a star among stars, powering the American League to victory in MLB All-Star Game
Tanner Houck struggled in his inning, allowing a three-run homer to Shohei Ohtani, but Duran made up for it with a game-winning, two-run blast in the fifth inning.

The Red Sox snagged Steven Brooks, a 6-foot-6-inch righthander, out of Cal Poly in the 11th round.

Selecting with the mindset of ‘best available,’ Red Sox take 14 pitchers in 2024 MLB Draft

The Sox walked away with 14 pitchers, tied with Detroit and Seattle for fourth-most in this year’s draft.

Red Sox select David Ortiz’s son, D’Angelo, in 19th round of MLB Draft Red Sox first-round pick Braden Montgomery and his family attended the MLB Draft

Mass. officials say it could be 8 to 10 years to replace each Cape Cod bridge, project could stretch through 2030s
With billions of dollars already committed, Massachusetts officials said it could take up to a decade to replace each of the aging Cape Cod bridges.

The Massachusetts State House

‘Raising the age’ for juvenile offenders makes sense

Young offenders punished as adults risk losing a crucial opportunity to get out of the criminal justice system, and get on with life.

More than 2,000 cars catch fire a year in Massachusetts but only a handful are electric vehicles. Even after accounting for the small number of EVs on the road, gas-powered cars are much more likely to ignite.

innovation beat

Do EVs catch fire more than gas-powered cars? Here’s what the data show.

It’s a common misconception that EVs are more likely to catch fire, maybe because EV fires are more difficult to put out and frequently make the news.

The Norumbega, a luxurious boutique hotel located in Camden, Maine, was voted one of the top 100 hotels in the world, by Travel + Leisure.

These 4 New England hotels rank among top 100 in the world, according to Travel + Leisure

The full list ranges from a five-star hotel in Doha, Qatar, to a boutique property in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to private villas in Zimbabwe. But a handful of the world's top hotels are right here in New England.

Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge (left) and Kendra Field.

In the Berkshires, where W.E.B. Du Bois was born, a gathering of Black intellectuals and artists

Now in its third year, The Du Bois Forum seeks to serve as "an incubator, a meeting place, and a resting place."

Comedian/writer Megan Koester was among those who tried to call out Louis C.K. for sexual misconduct that he later admitted. MUST CREDIT: New York Times/Greenwich Entertainment

‘If this happened at a bank, you’d be horrified’: Documentary about Louis C.K. scandal spotlights women

The film explores the C.K. story by spending time with several women who put their own careers on the line to hold him accountable.

Opinion

Dr. Ruth Westheimer with a copy of her book "Sex for Dummies" at the International Frankfurt Book Fair in Frankfurt in 2007.

Thank you, Dr. Ruth. And yes, it was good for us.

Two readers express the impact that the revered sex therapist had on them. Writes one, who opened a sexuality boutique in Brookline in the early '90s: "She paved the way for so many of us."

IDEAS | RAVI IYER

The surgeon general has new social media guidelines. Minnesota already made some of them into law.

Judge Cannon, who dismissed Trump documents case, follows Justice Clarence Thomas’s unethical lead

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

MARCELA GARCÍA

How to champion Latinx college students in Massachusetts

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The 8 best burgers around Boston (including a veggie burger — it counts!)

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Regina, Si Cara, and 6 more places to find Boston’s best pizza

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Canterbury, N.H., man arrested after allegedly shooting another man outside of Maine pizzeria, police say

Sean Ambrose, 40, is expected to be arraigned on a charge of reckless conduct with a firearm, Maine State Police said Tuesday.

Ex-Weymouth police officer sentenced to six months of home confinement

Justin Chappell, 43, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ supervised release, with the first six months to be served in home confinement. Chappell must also complete 80 hours of community service, the US Attorney's office said.

Settlement reached in suit over closure of Providence high school
360 High School won’t reopen, but the agreement includes a possible name change at a new “unified” school and a second chance for teachers to seek jobs there.

Ingrid Andress apologizes for rendition of national anthem, says she was drunk
“I’m checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post.

Lawyers for Karen Read say judge gave them ‘no opportunity to be heard’ before declaring mistrial in case
The lawyers are asking Judge Beverly Cannone to dismiss charges of second-degree murder and leaving the scene of a crash against Read, claiming that four jurors have indicated they unanimously agreed to acquit on those two counts.

Store owner, employee arrested for illegally selling marijuana products without a license in Georgetown
Officials started to investigate after police received reports that the store was illegally selling THC marijuana products without permission or zoning.

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Remembering John F. Kennedy Jr., 25 years after his death

"JFK Jr. An Intimate Oral Biography" looks back at the fantastic life, tragic loss, and enduring legacy of America’s beloved son.

Boston police use of ‘undercover’ Snapchat accounts at issue in SJC case
The case will weigh the Police Department’s argument the release of the information will expose sensitive investigative techniques against civil liberty groups’ concerns about racial profiling and discriminatory tactics.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy rescued by Coast Guard after his boat goes adrift off Nantucket
Portnoy said he faced heavy winds in a boat with “no power, no radio, no anchor, no nothing."

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

The crowd at the NorthBeast Poetry Slam in 2023.

Slam poets unite at second annual NorthBeast Poetry Slam

Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge (left) and Kendra Field.

In the Berkshires, where W.E.B. Du Bois was born, a gathering of Black intellectuals and artists

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Twisters."

‘Twisters’: The answer is blowin’ in the wind

The Harlem-based button artist Beau McCall currently has shows at Fuller Craft Museum and Childs Gallery.

Beau McCall, a.k.a. The Button Man, blurs the lines between art, fashion, and craft

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

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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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The Hispanic and Minority Serving Institution Conference at Salem State University — already sold out — holds so much promise.

MARCELA GARCÍA

How to champion Latinx college students in Massachusetts

President Woodrow Wilson, surrounded by the Secret Service, headed toward the State House from Park Street in Boston, Feb. 24, 1919. On Oct. 2, 1919, Wilson was felled by a stroke that permanently paralyzed his left side, damaged his brain, destroyed most of his vision, and garbled his speech.

Patricia O’Toole

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

Joe and Jill Biden at the announcement of his candidacy for president in Wilmington, Del., June 9, 1987.

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Plato saw someone like Joe Biden coming

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A First Amendment fight for the future of the internet

Craig Richards lit his grill on June 15, 2023, at the annual Juneteenth picnic at Franklin Park.

Jean McGuire and Louis Elisa

Don’t sell out the people who use Franklin Park

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘Salty’ the seal returns to the sea in Buzzards Bay after recovering from critical injuries from marine entanglement

Salty, also known by her full-name Salted Caramel, was found trapped in a six-pound snarl of rope and fishing net off the New Hampshire seacoast.

Republicans focus on unity during convention’s second day

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, both former opponents of Donald Trump, spoke on Tuesday night in support of him.

Jaylen Brown’s Seaport penthouse is for sale. It might come with more than just the unit.

The penthouse with 12-foot wood-beam ceilings, exposed brick walls, and factory-sized windows is described by real estate agent George Sarkis of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as a “unicorn unit.”

Karen Read lists Mansfield home for $849,900

The 2,516-square-foot home at 481 Gilbert St has been listed at $849,900, according to RE/MAX.

Sports

Jarren Duran got ahold of a pitch in the fifth inning and launched a two-out, two-run homer to put the American League ahead.

AMERICAN 5, NATIONAL 3

Red Sox’ Jarren Duran is a star among stars, powering the American League to victory in MLB All-Star Game

Tanner Houck struggled in his inning, allowing a three-run homer to Shohei Ohtani, but Duran made up for it with a game-winning, two-run blast in the fifth inning.

US forward Lynn Williams (left) and Costa Rica goalie Noelia Bermudez close in on a ball into the area during the second half of this pre-Olympic matchup Tuesday at Audi Field in Washington, DC.

U.S. WOMEN'S SOCCER 0, COSTA RICA 0

US women’s soccer team fights the heat, plays to goalless draw against Costa Rica in final Olympic tuneup

The Americans battled the 98 degree heat, and for just the second time they did not win its last game before a major tournament.

Tanner Houck's emergence as an All_Star has caught the attention of players around the league.

MLB ALL-STAR NOTEBOOK

How Giants ace Logan Webb predicted Tanner Houck’s breakout season and more sights and sounds from the MLB All-Star Game

Webb has followed Houck’s stellar first half — an 8-6 record and 2.54 ERA in 117 innings with just five homers allowed — with little surprise, but considerable appreciation.

Red Sox first-round pick Braden Montgomery and his family attended MLB Draft and it was a thrilling experience

2024 MLB AMATEUR DRAFT

Selecting with the mindset of ‘best available,’ Red Sox take 14 pitchers in 2024 MLB Draft

Boston College’s John West, Harvard’s Tanner Smith chosen on final day of MLB Draft

Business

Jaylen Brown’s Seaport penthouse is for sale. It might come with more than just the unit.

The penthouse with 12-foot wood-beam ceilings, exposed brick walls, and factory-sized windows is described by real estate agent George Sarkis of The Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as a “unicorn unit.”

State lawmakers appear skeptical of Mayor Wu’s property tax home rule petition in legislative hearing

Though the City Council already passed Wu’s measure, it also needs the approval of state lawmakers, whose formal session ends on July 31.

New England fishermen sentenced in complex herring fraud case

innovation beat

Do EVs catch fire more than gas-powered cars? Here’s what the data show.

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The Hall-Whitaker Bridge in Beverly on July 1, 2023.

The bridge in Beverly, my connection from my past to my present

The International Sand Sculpting Festival is the highlight of the Revere Beach summer calendar.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 15-21

metro

Three great white sharks were spotted Tuesday.

Great white sharks spotted off South Shore, New England Aquarium says

American Legion asks for removal of Mass. secretary of veterans affairs

State lawmakers appear skeptical of Mayor Wu’s property tax home rule petition in legislative hearing

sports

D’Angelo Ortiz, shown sittingwith his father David watching a Red Sox game at Fenway Park back in June 2022, is now part of the organization after being selected by Boston in the 19th round of the MLB Draft on Tuesday.

Red Sox select David Ortiz’s son, D’Angelo, in 19th round of MLB Draft

Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty pin Connecticut Sun with a WNBA road loss

Blues’ Torey Krug diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle, could miss the season

business

On Tuesday, the IMF released its latest economic outlook report that said the US economy is growing more slowly than expected. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, said that rising services prices and wages may keep overall inflation higher than desired.

IMF sees signs of cooling in US economy

Prime Day sales jump

Southern Nantucket beaches closed, Vineyard Wind shuts down over turbine damage

politics

Boxes of evidence in Donald Trump's classified documents case.

Judge’s order dismissing Trump classified docs case won’t be final word as long court fight awaits

Republicans focus on unity during convention’s second day

North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West

Nation

President Biden prepared to deliver remarks regarding the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity at the White House on July 1.

Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes

Biden is considering proposals for Supreme Court term limits and an ethics code, according to reports

Senator Menendez convicted of corruption in broad international conspiracy

World

Israelis visit the site where revelers were killed and kidnapped on Oct. 7 cross-border attack by Hamas militants at the Nova music festival near Kibbitz Reim, southern Israel, on Jan. 26.

Global rights group finds Hamas-led militants committed war crimes on Oct. 7

Trumpets, tiaras, and tradition on display as King Charles III presides over opening of Parliament

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government

opinion

Amos Sykes was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Aug. 14, 2023, for the alleged sexual attack on a woman on a South End street.

Does the punishment fit the crime?

‘Why and While America Slept’ by John F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill

How do rental brokers benefit renters?

lifestyle

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was on a different kind of boat, a duck boat, during the Boston Celtics championship parade in June.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy rescued by Coast Guard after his boat goes adrift off Nantucket

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 offers this week

food & dining

Grilled Beet Salad at Amar restaurant in Boston.

Amar showcases Portuguese cuisine from on high

How to use a bunch of basil and think beyond pesto

Instant Pot comes to the rescue when it’s too hot to cook

travel

The Norumbega, a luxurious boutique hotel located in Camden, Maine, was voted one of the top 100 hotels in the world, by Travel + Leisure.

These 4 New England hotels rank among top 100 in the world, according to Travel + Leisure

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

Making the most of a skip-gen vacation

Arts

The Harlem-based button artist Beau McCall currently has shows at Fuller Craft Museum and Childs Gallery.

Beau McCall, a.k.a. The Button Man, blurs the lines between art, fashion, and craft

The Trump photo: clenching a fist, clinching an election?

Laura Scheuerell merges memories, stories, and stuff in her evocative mixed-media work

Books

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Remembering John F. Kennedy Jr., 25 years after his death

True tale of Natick neighborhood kids inspires new children’s book ‘Rainbow Allies’

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

Movies

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones in "Twisters."

‘Twisters’: The answer is blowin’ in the wind

‘If this happened at a bank, you’d be horrified’: Documentary about Louis C.K. scandal spotlights women

From apocalyptic action to vacation comedies, here are 20 hot and cold-themed movies to stream this summer

Television

Jeremy Allen White as Carmen Berzatto, in a scene from "The Bear."

‘Shogun’ could rise and ‘The Bear’ may feast as Emmy nominations are announced

Small roles, big presence

Natalie Portman is on the case in ‘Lady in the Lake,’ on Apple TV+

music

Kyle Gass (left) and Jack Black of Tenacious D performed in Louisville, Ky., in 2022.

Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting comment

The War and Treaty started when two homeless musicians made a business plan. Now they’re playing Gillette.

Newport Festivals Foundation and The Met School are training the next generation of musicians in Newport, R.I.

Theater/Dance

From left: Tiffany Santiago, Kaili Y. Turner, and Karimah Williams in "Hoops."

The power of ‘Hoops’

Eight enticing dance events to enjoy before fall

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

Health

Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence, R.I.

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

Joe "Jellybean" Bryant (left) shares a laugh with his son, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe, right, prior to a pickup game at the Kobe Bryant Basketball Academy back in 2007. Joe Bryant has passed away at 69.

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of Kobe, dies at 69

Evan Wright, unflinching author of ‘Generation Kill,’ dies at 59

James Sikking, costar of ‘Hill Street Blues’ and ‘Doogie Howser, MD,’ dies at 90