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Ocasio-Cortez says Democrats calling for Biden to drop out also want Harris off the ticket

In an impassioned defense of President Biden, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York offered a frank assessment of the risks of removing him from the presidential ticket.
Here are the Democrats who have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race More live updates from the campaign trail

N.H. hasn’t backed a Republican for president since 2000. Is this the year that changes?

If Biden drops out, Mass. has a lot at stake. Here’s why.

Trump returns to the campaign trail in Michigan with new running mate by his side
DODGERS 4, RED SOX 1

The Red Sox were on their way to a narrow victory, but Freddie Freeman’s grand slam flipped the script

The 4-1 loss squandered what was an exceptional outing from Nick Pivetta, who registered six scoreless innings against Los Angeles.
Triston Casas not close to rejoining Red Sox lineup. ‘It will be a while.’ Trevor Story could return to Red Sox from shoulder surgery this season

tech lab
How errant keystrokes at CrowdStrike led to a global outage of Microsoft networks
The cybersecurity firm issued a software update for computers running Microsoft’s Windows operating system, but the update contained a bug so severe that it caused the “blue screen of death.”

Hospitals, airlines, agency operations around New England hampered by software outage.

Global software outage returns Boston hospitals, health care industry to pre-technology era

Bob Newhart showed me how to be a man
Four decades ago, what I wanted more than anything was to be Bob Newhart.

Is New England really the hydrangea capital of the US? These are the best spots to see them.

Data collected by nature enthusiasts give us an idea of how often — and where — hydrangeas are grown in Massachusetts and around the country.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Our first order of business was to ask the waitress to move our table’

Will a noisy neighboring table overpower this date?
Love Letters: I want to open my marriage

N.H. governor signs bill barring transgender girls from girls’ sports, vetoes broader bathroom bill

The governor also signed a bill outlawing gender-affirming genital surgeries for minors, and one that enforces key components of the so-called “parental rights” movement in schools.

Massachusetts has the second highest cost of living in the country, new study says
A new analysis, conducted by Forbes Advisor, examined how states stack up when it comes to the cost of everyday expenses like transportation, housing, healthcare, and food.

Fajitas & ‘Ritas closure leaves one less casual spot downtown
After the beloved Tex-Mex spot closed its doors for good last Saturday, downtown is facing a margarita mug-sized hole in its increasingly upscale dining landscape.

Pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography

Christopher Sheerer, 35, made an initial appearance in federal court in Boston Friday and was detained pending a hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Massachusetts moves closer to mandating employers to disclose salary ranges on job postings

The Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act — named after the first woman to serve as US labor secretary — would require employers with 25 full-time employees or more to disclose salary ranges in their job postings and protect an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges in the workplace.

Brian McGrory
JetBlue leaders well aware of the work they have to do, doubling down on commitment to Boston Logan
JetBlue believes it can fix what’s gone wrong, and vows that Boston remains utterly central to their future.

JetBlue flight from Cancun lands safely in Boston after crew reported 'smoky smell' in the cockpit

Netflix says three-part documentary series will cover Boston police Officer John O’Keefe’s death
The streaming giant said the series, which does not yet have a title, will “explore what happened in the days leading up to O’Keefe’s death” in Canton on Jan. 29, 2022.

Prosecutions proceed against most UNH students arrested at pro-Palestinian demonstration

Dartmouth man charged after allegedly viewing child porn images on his phone on flight to Boston
THE FINE PRINT

Lawmakers agree to deal prohibiting ‘home equity theft’ by municipalities seeking taxes

It was hailed as a breakthrough step forward in a yearslong effort to protect homeowners from losing their homes.
Smaller Space Living

Adding shed dormers helps nearly double the size of a Cape-style home for a father and daughter

Abundant built-ins, properly-scaled furniture, and dramatic decor make the most of the small rooms in this Duxbury house.
MUSIC REVIEW

‘I’m mean because I grew up in New England’: Noah Kahan was in full force during his star-studded show at Fenway Park

The Lumineers, Gracie Abrams, and others joined the New England native during night one of his shows at Fenway Park on Thursday.
Opinion
IDEAS | LISA WEISS

My father couldn’t fix everything, but that didn’t keep him from trying

Some toys were lost causes. But relationships? Never.
Seth Moulton

Why Biden should exit the race
Carine Hajjar

Donald Trump seems to have united the GOP. Has he?
EDITORIAL

This election is not over
SAGE STOSSEL

The Olympics we need
Best of the Best

The 9 best coffee shops around Boston in 2024

9 of the best seafood restaurants in Boston to try this year

Have a blast at Boston’s best bowling, pickleball, mini golf, and more

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More recent News

Boston police officer, suspect remain hospitalized following violent scene in Jamaica Plain
Few new details were available the day after a violent and chaotic scene broke out near the Forest Hills MBTA station Thursday night.

R.I. asks companies: Why didn’t you want to rebuild the Washington Bridge?

The new “request for information” was issued Friday. Firms can weigh in until Aug. 2.

Shark season has begun on the Cape. Why aren’t swimmers concerned?
This year, shark season kicked off on the Cape with two late May sightings and dozens spotted since then, which experts said was on par for shark activity in recent years.

New Hampshire man dies after truck rolls backward over him, officials say

William Miners III, 53, of Madison, was killed when the 2012 Ford F550 pickup rolled backward and over him, New Hampshire State Police said Friday.

Massachusetts has finally recouped all the jobs lost during the early days of the pandemic

It took 52 months, but the number of people working in Massachusetts has surpassed the February 2020 level.

Man arrested for robbing three Fall River stores within 30 minutes

William Bruce was charged with armed robbery and two counts of unarmed robbery, police said.

Two new curatorial hires at the MFA
Carmen Hermo will hold the title of Lorraine and Alan Bressler curator of contemporary art, while Claire Howard will be Hansjörg Wyss curator of modern art.

Broken wind turbine blade, nearly the length of a football field, settles on ocean floor off Nantucket, officials say
The turbine was undergoing testing when it was damaged, Vineyard Wind said.

NBA SUMMER LEAGUE: Mavericks 101, Celtics 90
Poor shooting dooms Celtics, who close NBA Summer League slate with loss to Mavericks
Anton Watson’s tip-in with 6:29 to play pulled the Celtics within 5 points, but Dallas responded by ripping off 8 straight points and never looked back.

Recommended reads

Kate Pierson of the B-52s is a Cape Codder now

The rock lobster found a place in Truro a few years ago, and now the ocean feels like home.

‘Strongest maestro in the world!’: The conductor who can snuff out a candle with a kick
Boston Symphony Orchestra music director Andris Nelsons, who recently earned his second-degree black belt in taekwondo, has a few secrets up his sleeve.

James Pindell | Analysis
The most important days of the 2024 presidential election have occurred in just the past three weeks
Could this be the defining period of the 2024 election?

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
From run-down lodging to retro boutique chic: A unique Maine motel gets a second life
After a complete makeover, the Nevada, which overlooks Long Sands Beach in York, is now a sleek, 21-room escape by the sea.

Culture & Lifestyle

When composers and scientists join forces, it’s alchemy for the ears

Get free advice. Send your relationship question to Love Letters.

‘It always felt like life was imitating art’: Lee Isaac Chung talks weathering real tornadoes on ‘Twisters’ set

For Marcela Fuentes, it’s fairy tales and books with female villains

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

Carine Hajjar

Who are the women voting for Trump?
Alex Beam

The dog days are here
SCOT LEHIGH

Trump puts his indelible imprint on the GOP
EDITORIAL

Lawmakers should send housing bond bill to governor’s desk
IDEAS | Elizabeth Svoboda

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Is New England really the hydrangea capital of the US? These are the best spots to see them.

Data collected by nature enthusiasts give us an idea of how often — and where — hydrangeas are grown in Massachusetts and around the country.

New Hampshire man dies after truck rolls backward over him, officials say

William Miners III, 53, of Madison, was killed when the 2012 Ford F550 pickup rolled backward and over him, New Hampshire State Police said Friday.

Netflix says three-part documentary series will cover Boston police Officer John O’Keefe’s death

The streaming giant said the series, which does not yet have a title, will “explore what happened in the days leading up to O’Keefe’s death” in Canton on Jan. 29, 2022.

Boston police officer, suspect remain hospitalized following violent scene in Jamaica Plain

Few new details were available the day after a violent and chaotic scene broke out near the Forest Hills MBTA station Thursday night.

Sports

DODGERS 4, RED SOX 1

The Red Sox were on their way to a narrow victory, but Freddie Freeman’s grand slam flipped the script

The 4-1 loss squandered what was an exceptional outing from Nick Pivetta, who registered six scoreless innings against Los Angeles.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Triston Casas not close to rejoining Red Sox lineup. ‘It will be a while.’

Casas, out since April 20 with a rib cage fracture, first thought he would return in late June. Now, manager Alex Cora let it be known a minor league rehab assignment is a ways off.
Yankees 6, Rays 1

Gerrit Cole’s 6 strong innings, Juan Soto’s 4 hits power Yankees over Rays

Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and host New York easily beat Tampa Bay to start the post All-Star break run with a victory.
WNBA

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to team up for matchup against Olympic team at WNBA All-Star weekend
ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

Trevor Story’s updated timeline: Shortstop a possibility to return to Red Sox from shoulder surgery this season
LPGA

Chanettee Wannasaen closes birdie-eagle to take 1-shot lead in LPGA Dana Open

Business

Fajitas & ‘Ritas closure leaves one less casual spot downtown

After the beloved Tex-Mex spot closed its doors for good last Saturday, downtown is facing a margarita mug-sized hole in its increasingly upscale dining landscape.

Massachusetts moves closer to mandating employers to disclose salary ranges on job postings

The Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act — named after the first woman to serve as US labor secretary — would require employers with 25 full-time employees or more to disclose salary ranges in their job postings and protect an employee’s right to ask for salary ranges in the workplace.

Broken wind turbine blade, nearly the length of a football field, settles on ocean floor off Nantucket, officials say

Canceled flights, missed meetings, and free coffee: The CrowdStrike glitch reroutes Bostonians’ days
magazine
Smaller Space Living

Potted plants help turn a tight Cambridge backyard into a shady oasis

CONNECTIONS

Why my mom devoted herself to teaching kids to swim for the Red Cross and YMCA for 22 years
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Our first order of business was to ask the waitress to move our table’
Best of the Best

9 best craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston

metro

JetBlue flight from Cancun, Mexico lands safely in Boston after crew reported ‘smoky smell’ in the cockpit

Global software outage returns Boston hospitals, health care industry to pre-technology era

Here are the Democrats who have called for Biden to drop out of the presidential race

sports

Poor shooting dooms Celtics, who close NBA Summer League slate with loss to Mavericks

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

Max Homa makes a big putt and finally has something good happen

business

Local agencies, businesses, and organizations impacted by the global technology outage

Lawmakers agree to deal prohibiting ‘home equity theft’ by municipalities seeking taxes

How boot camps are helping to address the historic gap in internet access on US tribal lands

politics

Follow live updates on the 2024 presidential election

Trump returns to the campaign trail in Michigan with new running mate by his side

Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week

Nation

Longtime US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who had pancreatic cancer, has died

Secluded in Rehoboth, Biden stews at allies’ pressure to drop out of the race

From honor student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump

World

11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge in China crumbles in flooding and heavy storms

Houthis launch deadly drone strike on Tel Aviv, evading Israel’s defenses

Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as deadly protests over government jobs escalate

opinion

Black voters propelled Biden to the presidency. They’re a big part of why Democrats must pull the plug on him now.

With JD Vance as heir apparent, will MAGA outlive Trump?

Mass. forward-thinking on raising age for juvenile offenders

lifestyle

Get free advice. Send your relationship question to Love Letters.

I want to open my marriage

Kate Pierson of the B-52s is a Cape Codder now

food & dining

Fajitas & ‘Ritas closure leaves one less casual spot downtown

$15 minimum wage for tipped workers headed to ballot

An award-winning chef and a longtime neighborhood restaurant join forces

travel

From run-down lodging to retro boutique chic: A unique Maine motel gets a second life

What it’s like to stay at Hotel Volga in Mexico City

Tomato tasting, coaster thrills, and a handy phone gadget

Arts

Two new curatorial hires at the MFA

‘It was like being in a very exciting film’: Paul McCartney describes being at the center of Beatlemania

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

Books

For Marcela Fuentes, it’s fairy tales and books with female villains

A group portrait of Provincetown’s artists, poetry of broken beauty, and a panel on trans writers

Local bestsellers for the week ended July 14

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, July 22-28

‘It always felt like life was imitating art’: Lee Isaac Chung talks weathering real tornadoes on ‘Twisters’ set

Amy Adams films new movie ‘At the Sea’ in Plymouth and Marshfield, leaving fans star-struck

Television

Bob Newhart showed me how to be a man

A Globe critic remembers Bob Newhart, as humble and dry-witted in real life as he was on TV

Amid a bountiful Emmy haul for ‘The Bear,’ her nod stands out

music

‘I’m mean because I grew up in New England’: Noah Kahan was in full force during his star-studded show at Fenway Park

When composers and scientists join forces, it’s alchemy for the ears

At the inaugural Home Alone Fest, Boston artists aim to pack the house

Theater/Dance

At Jacob’s Pillow, Miguel Gutierrez invites the audience to join in grief, and in silliness

Bugs take the limelight when Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO’ returns to Boston

The power of ‘Hoops’

Health

What consumers should know about the FTC’s upcoming lawsuit against CVS over how it negotiates drug prices

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

Obituaries

Naomi Pomeroy, chef who made Portland a dining destination, dies at 49

Bob Newhart, sitcom legend and Grammy-winning standup comic, has died

Kathy Willens, pathbreaking photographer who captured sports and more, dies at 74