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After calls for GOP unity, JD Vance to speak at convention

‘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.”

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recalls angry response over sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard during RNC speech

"They support open borders, allowing millions and millions of illegal aliens to pour into our country and to burden our communities — but just don’t send any to Martha’s Vineyard, then they get really upset," DeSantis said.

Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is released from prison and is headed to Milwaukee to address the RNC

‘Of all the places’: Deep red Butler, Pa., grapples with Trump assassination attempt

Steward hospitals losing patients as state awaits word on bankruptcy sales

State officials are still awaiting word on Steward’s efforts to sells its eight Massachusetts hospitals ahead of an auction scheduled for Thursday.

Is crime down in Boston? Charts show detailed trends and breakdowns.
Perhaps the most remarkable shift in the last several years has been the major decline in homicides.

Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new poll finds

The findings underscore the challenges the 81-year-old president faces as he tries to silence calls from within his own party to leave the race and tries to convince Democrats that he’s the best candidate to defeat Donald Trump.
Democrats aim to nominate president in first week of August, as some push Biden to quit the race

2024 Emmy Awards: From Ayo Edebiri to Tom Brady’s roast, see the full list of nominees
No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu: there’s another Emmy Awards on the horizon. Here's which stars and shows scored nominations.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Relief from the heat is in sight. But first, another uncomfortable day, more storms.

Cooler, more dry air is on the horizon for much of New England.

These heat maps show where it will feel like 100 degrees today in New England

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

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

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in hit-and-run on Huntington Avenue, police say

Rutland man, 54, accused of child rape involving multiple victims

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

With the help of the nation’s leading rat expert, Boston unveils new plan to tackle rat problem

The “Boston Rodent Action Plan” outlines a number of priorities the city will be implementing to mitigate rat populations, based on a long-awaited, commissioned report by a leading urban rat expert.

shirley leung
A fake liquor license, a closed Boston restaurant, and a financial nightmare. How did it happen?
Six weeks after opening inside the Studio Allston hotel, Craft Food Halls had to shut down due to a forged license. Exactly when the alcohol will flow there again is anyone’s guess.

Karen Read lists Mansfield home for $849,900
A little more than two weeks after a judge declared a mistrial in her high-profile murder case, Karen Read has put her four-bedroom, three-bath home in Mansfield on the market, according to a listing from RE/MAX.

Lawyers for Karen Read say judge gave them ‘no opportunity to be heard’ before declaring mistrial in case
Alex Speier | Minor Details

A closer look at the state of the Red Sox’ minor league system at the 2024 All-Star break

With the minor leagues on pause during MLB's All-Star week, here's a look at the strengths, weaknesses, and top prospects in Boston's farm system.
Ingrid Andress apologizes for rendition of national anthem, says she was drunk

So, you want to buy the Celtics? Here’s what happens when an NBA team goes on the market.

The Celtics, who were most recently valued at $4.7 billion, have been put up for bid. These are some of the hurdles in the way for a future prospective owner.

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.”

No strings attached: Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Johansson, and Jared Leto are just a few of the famous faces who moonlight as musicians

The comedian, who plays at this month’s Newport Folk Festival, can hold his own on the guitar.
LOVE LETTERS

My wife wants to wait till the kids are ‘settled’ before buying our dream home by the ocean

But I’m worried the kids, who are all in college, may never want to leave the nest.
MISS CONDUCT

Is it OK these days to ask who one intends to vote for?

With certain groups having so much more to lose than others, this letter writer wants to find out who they are dealing with.
Opinion
IDEAS | Elizabeth Svoboda

Trump isn’t a fascist. He’s a Caesarist.

Why aren't the warnings about fascism landing? It's easy for skeptics to dismiss a term that doesn’t quite fit.
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers weigh in on Biden: Please go, Joe
Carine Hajjar

Trump enlists Vance to make the GOP more blue (collar)
EDITORIAL

A dangerous decision by an erratic judge
JEFF JACOBY

End the Bay State’s war on happy hour
Best of the Best

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

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

We searched for Boston’s best breakfasts. These 12 places are winners.

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Kamala Harris to raise money in Berkshires, again tapping into Massachusetts’ deep donor base

Among those hosting the Pittsfield fundraiser is former Governor Deval Patrick, who owns a home in nearby Richmond.
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.

Boston police officer hit by car while on duty in Dorchester

The officer was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, an official said.

Why home sales prices are still hitting record highs in New Hampshire
A slight uptick in the inventory of homes on the market hasn’t been enough to tamp down prices, according to the president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors

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

Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the long-polluted Seine River on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to show the river was clean enough to host open swimming competitions during the 2024 Olympics.

ADRIAN WALKER
‘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.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
The latest TikTok challenge involves doing nothing on an airplane. Are you tough enough to try it?
Is it a digital detox or just dumb? Our travel writer hopes the bizarre trend spreads fast. Here’s why.

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.

Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5 billion in federal funding

Senator Bob Menendez guilty of taking bribes in cash and gold, acting as Egypt’s foreign agent

The conviction comes four months before Election Day and potentially dooms any hope Menendez had of campaigning for reelection as an independent candidate.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls on Senator Menendez to resign after bribery conviction

Recommended reads

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.

PERSPECTIVE
The guilt of the never-good-enough mother
Why author Joyce Maynard is haunted by the phrase “a good mother.”

DINING OUT | DEVRA FIRST
Amar showcases Portuguese cuisine from on high
Views and service are excellent. Transcendent moments are harder to come by.

‘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.

Culture & Lifestyle

No strings attached: Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Johansson, and Jared Leto are just a few of the famous faces who moonlight as musicians

Slam poets unite at second annual NorthBeast Poetry Slam

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

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

Special Projects

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.
Interactive map

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.

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 | RAVI IYER

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

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

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

MARCELA GARCÍA

How to champion Latinx college students in Massachusetts
Patricia O’Toole

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

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Exploring the great outdoors in Malden

Darren Josey’s mission is simple — make nature accessible to everyone. He takes a hike with Boston Globe Today host Segun Oduolowu.

With the help of the nation’s leading rat expert, Boston unveils new plan to tackle rat problem

The “Boston Rodent Action Plan” outlines a number of priorities the city will be implementing to mitigate rat populations, based on a long-awaited, commissioned report by a leading urban rat expert.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recalls angry response over sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard during RNC speech

"They support open borders, allowing millions and millions of illegal aliens to pour into our country and to burden our communities — but just don’t send any to Martha’s Vineyard, then they get really upset," DeSantis said.

Steward hospitals losing patients as state awaits word on bankruptcy sales

State officials are still awaiting word on Steward’s efforts to sells its eight Massachusetts hospitals ahead of an auction scheduled for Thursday.

Sports

Alex Speier | Minor Details

A closer look at the state of the Red Sox’ minor league system at the 2024 All-Star break

With the minor leagues on pause during MLB's All-Star week, here's a look at the strengths, weaknesses, and top prospects in Boston's farm system.
olympics

The Paris mayor promised she’d swim in the Seine River to prove it is clean enough for the Olympics. How did it go?

Swimming in the Seine has been banned for over a century. Since 2015, organizers have invested $1.5 billion to prepare the river for the Olympics and to ensure Parisians have a cleaner waterway after the Games.
Patriots positional preview: running backs

Patriots running back preview: Rhamondre Stevenson leads a talented and diverse group

Since the start of the 2022 season, Stevenson has been the best and most consistent offensive skill position player on the roster.
mlb draft 2024

Meet the newest Red Sox prospects selected in the 2024 MLB Draft
Red Sox

Red Sox players Jarren Duran and Tanner Houck both made a fashion statement at the All-Star Game
AMERICAN 5, NATIONAL 3

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

Business

Steward hospitals losing patients as state awaits word on bankruptcy sales

State officials are still awaiting word on Steward’s efforts to sells its eight Massachusetts hospitals ahead of an auction scheduled for Thursday.
GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT

Why home sales prices are still hitting record highs in New Hampshire

A slight uptick in the inventory of homes on the market hasn’t been enough to tamp down prices, according to the president of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors

Elon Musk to give $45 million a month to Pro-Trump super PAC
shirley leung

A fake liquor license, a closed Boston restaurant, and a financial nightmare. How did it happen?
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Best of the Best

The 9 best coffee shops around Boston in 2024
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Check out more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and things to do
CONNECTIONS

The bridge in Beverly, my connection from my past to my present
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 15-21

metro

Changes in Rhode Island’s TV news landscape: Scott Isaacs to leave WJAR Channel 10, Pam Johnston to lead Rhode Island PBS

Why home sales prices are still hitting record highs in New Hampshire

Kamala Harris to raise money in Berkshires, again tapping into Massachusetts’ deep donor base

sports

Red Sox add seven more pitchers on Day 3 of MLB Draft, bringing total to 14 in 2024 class

Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events

The Red Sox deserve reinforcements, and here are two familiar faces who’d fit perfectly

business

With our Home of the Week, a good chance of seeing moose and squirrel

Maine woman trades corporate world for cottages, launches home reno business

After reshaping Las Vegas, The Mirage to be reinvented as part of a massive Hard Rock makeover

politics

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recalls angry response over sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard during RNC speech

After calls for GOP unity, JD Vance to speak at convention

Homeland Security inspector general investigates Secret Service handling of security at Trump rally

Nation

Senator Bob Menendez guilty of taking bribes in cash and gold, acting as Egypt’s foreign agent

After reshaping Las Vegas, The Mirage to be reinvented as part of a massive Hard Rock makeover

Biden set to announce support for major Supreme Court changes

World

Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel

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

Government urges Bangladesh’s universities to close after 6 die in protests

opinion

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

How to champion Latinx college students in Massachusetts

After shots in Butler, Pa., readers see only states of disunity

lifestyle

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

A fake liquor license, a closed Boston restaurant, and a financial nightmare. How did it happen?

Amar showcases Portuguese cuisine from on high

How to use a bunch of basil and think beyond pesto

travel

The latest TikTok challenge involves doing nothing on an airplane. Are you tough enough to try it?

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

Arts

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

‘Every story you write changes you into another person,’ says Taffy Brodesser-Akner

‘The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia’ reveals an Italian village’s deadly secrets

Karla Cornejo Villavicencio’s ‘Catalina’ showcases an exciting new voice in fiction

Movies

‘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

2024 Emmy Awards: From Ayo Edebiri to Tom Brady’s roast, see the full list of nominees

One city, two murders, a very different time: Natalie Portman talks ‘Lady in the Lake’

Up close and gymnastic

music

No strings attached: Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Johansson, and Jared Leto are just a few of the famous faces who moonlight as musicians

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.

Theater/Dance

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

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, 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