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Harris campaigns in Milwaukee before a cheering crowd of thousands. Follow live updates.
Vice President Kamala Harris launched her campaign for president Tuesday, framing her race with Republican nominee Donald Trump as a choice between freedom and chaos.

Where Harris stands on the issues: Abortion, immigration, more

Who might Kamala Harris pick for VP? Here’s a shortlist of candidates.
Harris’s vice presidential pick will be a clean, cold political calculation — who can help her get across the finish line first in November.

Democratic delegate tracker: Which delegates are backing Kamala Harris?

Which Democrats haven’t endorsed Kamala Harris?

They didn’t vote to nominate her for president. Some N.H. voters are ready to rally around Kamala Harris anyway.

Patient care advocate: Steward hospitals face staffing challenges and broken equipment

Despite those problems, the advocate, called an “ombudsman,” said Steward patients are safe.

Governor Healey announces sweeping changes to state’s emergency shelter system

Governor Maura Healey’s administration will soon limit stays in overflow sites to five days and add to an existing priority list for spots in long-term shelters new groups, including families with veterans.

Brothers film wild moment as whale jumps on and capsizes boat off New Hampshire coast

In a remarkable scene caught on video near Portsmouth, N.H., on Tuesday morning, a whale lunged out of the water and landed on a small boat, capsizing it and sending two people into the water. Both were rescued and neither was injured.

Man in Maine is arrested for allegedly shooting at teens who knocked at his door in ‘ding-dong-ditch’ prank

A man in Harrison, Maine, allegedly fired at a group of teens who knocked on his door and then sprinted away in a mindless prank. One was wounded in the leg, officials said.

SJC overturns man’s conviction in mistaken-identity murder in Charlestown that left 17-year-old dead

The state’s highest court ruled there was no evidence that the lone man convicted in the 2014 mistaken-identity killing shared the shooters’ “lethal intent.”

Former Harvard women’s hockey coach Katey Stone sues the university for discrimination

Stone alleges that, in comparison to male coaches, "female coaches are undervalued, underpaid, heavily scrutinized, and held to a breathtakingly more stringent standard of behavior."

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez will resign next month after his federal bribery conviction

Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump at rally

Watch: Great white shark spotted several times in waters off coast of southern Maine

Man fatally shot in Somerville, officials say
ADRIAN WALKER

Jack Connors wanted others to share in his good fortune, and Boston is much the better for it

Of his many legacies, Jack Connors's dedication to Camp Harbor View will stand as one of his greatest.

Jack Connors, advertising titan and legendary philanthropist-power broker, dies at 82
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

The secret to Jack Connors’s success? Ask anyone who knew him.

Reaction: Jack Connors was ‘a mentor of mentors,’ say leaders he nurtured

Delta Air Lines travelers at Logan struggle to find luggage, rebook flights after global software outage
Frustrated travelers continued to seek their luggage and rebook flights Tuesday at Logan International Airport as the airline worked to recover from last week’s devastating global software outage that hampered air travel around the country.

RMV still unable to process vehicle inspections more than four days after software outage Innovation Beat: CrowdStrike fiasco shows it may be harder to regulate ‘big tech’ than it seems

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu shared publicly that she had two miscarriages. It’s more common than you think.
Public declarations from Wu and other public figures are part of a larger movement aimed at reducing a long standing stigma that has forced countless women to endure their losses alone.

christopher l. gasper

At Patriots camp, school is now in session — for the team and new head coach Jerod Mayo

Mayo is in his own competition this season — competing with the ghost of Bill Belichick in every game plan, every in-game move, every situation.
All players are at first day of Patriots camp, and competition is just getting started Your guide to Patriots training camp

Maine mass shooter told civilian mental health hospital last summer he had ‘hit list,’ Army Reserve report says

Despite the gunman's symptoms of psychosis and “homicidal ideations” in August 2023, a New York hospital allowed him to leave the facility. Less than three months later, he carried out the state's worst mass shooting.
Read the Army Reserve’s report on the Lewiston shooting

TD Bank closing seven branches in Massachusetts. Here’s where they are.

The branches slated to close are in Boston, Belmont, Bourne, Brewster, Burlington, and Lexington, bank officials said.
John Powers | On the Olympics

At 27, the incomparable Katie Ledecky isn’t nearly ready to get out of the pool

 See the US men’s basketball schedule in the Paris Olympics Get text updates from Globe reporters at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

JD Vance dismisses the American idea

At the heart of Americanness is not blood or soil but the embrace of fundamental principles and beliefs.
Joan Vennochi: Vance is going after higher ed despite benefiting from it
SCOT LEHIGH

The strengths and liabilities of Kamala Harris
RENÉE GRAHAM

Republicans scramble to define Harris with old stereotypes
IDEAS | RACHEL LEOPOLD ROBINSON

How I learned to live with OCD
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Real Democratic unity requires more than words
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 debris found in ocean south of Nantucket as cleanup continues from damaged Vineyard Wind turbine
Vineyard Wind said the damage was discovered the night of July 13 but the cause remains under investigation by the wind turbine's manufacturer, Cambridge-based GE Vernova.

Peak summer is here and it’s been one of the hottest in New England. Will the second half fare better or worse?
A strong Bermuda High has been influencing our weather hear in the Northeast, causing dangerously hot, humid and stormy conditions.

Six officers open fire on armed man, killing him after stand-off in Kensington, N.H., authorities say
Around 10:30 p.m., six officers opened fire on the man outside the home, officials said.

Wood thrush populations in N.H. dropped dramatically. Researchers hope tracking them can help reverse the trend.
The initiative is part of a broader US Fish and Game initiative to tag at least 500 birds across 26 states in order to better understand the risks facing wood thrushes.

Boch Center announces new CEO to succeed Josiah Spaulding Jr.
Casey Soward of the Beverly Performing Arts Center will take the reins at the Boch Center

State Street agrees to devote $4.2 million to future wage equity adjustments
The agreement with the Department of Labor resolves alleged compensation discrimination against the firm’s female managing directors.

Recommended reads

More Bostonians are biking as bike lanes boom, but barriers remain

The city aims to expand the bike lane network so that by the end of next year, half of residents live within a 3-minute walk of a safe and connected bike route.

GLOBE MAGAZINE
Flooding, bacteria, hostility: So much for Walden Pond’s tranquility
Swimmers vs. fishermen. Crowds vs. Mother Nature. In summer, tensions can simmer at Thoreau’s beloved retreat.

Of the 20 highest-paid Boston police officers, nearly half have disciplinary records
The complaints involved infractions related to details, untruthfulness, warning shots and signals, negligent duty and unreasonable judgment, conduct unbecoming, and conformance to laws, records show.

NH ARTS
A colorful feat of engineering by domino artist Lily Hevesh
The New Hampshire native’s art installation at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., is expected to go down with a chain reaction that will last eight full minutes.

Culture & Lifestyle

In East Boston, Atlantic Works Gallery artists share immigration stories, community

And the Democratic nominee for president is … Maya Rudolph?

Could mass hysteria explain these mysterious outbreaks, from Havana syndrome to hiccups?

At Harvard: volumes large and small, the aesthetic life of plants, volcanic eruptions

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 | LISA WEISS

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

The dog days are here
SAGE STOSSEL

The Olympics we need
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

Brothers film wild moment whale jumps on, capsizes boat in New Hampshire

Two boaters escaped injury after a whale lunged onto their vessel and caused it to capsize in a remarkable scene caught on video in the waters near Portsmouth.
Live updates

Harris campaigns in Milwaukee before a cheering crowd of thousands. Follow live updates.

Vice President Kamala Harris launched her campaign for president Tuesday, framing her race with Republican nominee Donald Trump as a choice between freedom and chaos.

More debris found in ocean south of Nantucket as cleanup continues from damaged Vineyard Wind turbine

Vineyard Wind said the damage was discovered the night of July 13 but the cause remains under investigation by the wind turbine's manufacturer, Cambridge-based GE Vernova.

Governor Healey announces sweeping changes to state’s emergency shelter system

Governor Maura Healey’s administration will soon limit stays in overflow sites to five days and add to an existing priority list for spots in long-term shelters new groups, including families with veterans.

Sports

Patriots defensive line preview

With Christian Barmore serving as an anchor, the Patriots’ defensive front looks formidable

Barmore, who was awarded a four-year, $92 million contract extension during the offseason, has become fundamental to the success of the Patriots' overall team defense.
patriots

Jerod Mayo says Jacoby Brissett is the Patriots’ No. 1 quarterback, but leaves the door open for Drake Maye

The new coach emphasized that the decision-making process will come down to how the players fare in competition with each other.
NFL

Rams avoid Matthew Stafford holdout without new extension for Super Bowl-winning quarterback

Stafford is entering the second season of a four-year, $160 million deal he signed shortly after leading the Rams to a championship in 2022. He was scheduled to make $31 million this season with a cap hit of $49.5 million.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | UNITED STATES 84, GERMANY 57

US women’s basketball bounces back from WNBA All-Star loss, routs Germany in pre-Olympic exhibition
NFL

An 18-game NFL season? There’s plenty for players, owners to discuss, but ‘more money’ almost always wins the argument.
christopher l. gasper

At Patriots camp, school is now in session — for the team and new head coach Jerod Mayo

Business

More debris found in ocean south of Nantucket as cleanup continues from damaged Vineyard Wind turbine

Vineyard Wind said the damage was discovered the night of July 13 but the cause remains under investigation by the wind turbine's manufacturer, Cambridge-based GE Vernova.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

The secret to Jack Connors’s success? Ask anyone who knew him.

The ad man-turned-philanthropist used his unrivaled connections to do well and do good.

A very strong quarter at General Motors overshadowed by potential headwinds for industry

Delta Air Lines travelers at Logan struggle to find luggage, rebook flights after global software outage

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PERSPECTIVE

I’m a die-hard Boston sports fan. Can the WNBA get me to root for New York?
Best of the Best

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

Cooking

Shake up your burger game. Try a beef-pita version with crisped cheese, chicken, or quinoa.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 22-28

metro

Jack Connors wanted others to share in his good fortune, and Boston is much the better for it

They didn’t vote to nominate her for president. Some N.H. voters are ready to rally around Kamala Harris anyway.

Massachusetts has the best public school systems in the country, according to WalletHub study

sports

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics: What to do if you don’t (or do) have cable, plus dates of key events

WNBA All-Star Game smashes viewership record, ranks as league’s third most watched event

Looking to keep up with the Olympics? These American athletes on TikTok have you covered.

business

Patient care advocate: Steward hospitals face staffing challenges and broken equipment

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

CrowdStrike fiasco shows it may be harder to regulate ‘big tech’ than it seems

politics

Harris campaigns in Milwaukee before a cheering crowd of thousands. Follow live updates.

They didn’t vote to nominate her for president. Some N.H. voters are ready to rally around Kamala Harris anyway.

Which Democrats haven’t endorsed Kamala Harris?

Nation

Trump donated to Kamala Harris’s campaign when she was California attorney general

$30 million gift will fund center to push for Supreme Court overhaul

Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city

World

Israeli military using tanks and fighter jets to strike in Khan Younis

Rivals Hamas and Fatah sign a declaration to form a future government as war rages in Gaza

Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to at least 229 as search operations continue

opinion

‘Unity’? ‘Healing’? Trump and GOP are unfit for normalization.

Navigation apps make directions easy. Maybe too easy.

Detroit forgot about cars

lifestyle

This week’s freebies, deals: Vintage clothing pop-up, orchestra, and half-priced arcade games, and more

Andy Li handcrafts positivity, one pennant at a time

My high school musical crush is back in my life

food & dining

On Newbury Street, mezcal gets the spotlight

A fresh take on a Bloody Mary mix

This farmers’ market program teaches kids about fruits, veggies, and food systems

travel

Massport shelves decision on charging travelers to charge up their electric cars

When a hurricane upends travel plans, what do airlines owe consumers for a flight not taken?

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

Arts

In East Boston, Atlantic Works Gallery artists share immigration stories, community

At Harvard: volumes large and small, the aesthetic life of plants, volcanic eruptions

Bill Viola, celebrated video artist who manipulated time and sensory perceptions, dies at 73

Books

With ‘Nicked,’ author M. T. Anderson goes for a new readership: adults

‘We Burn Daylight’ revisits Waco through the eyes of young lovers

At Harvard: volumes large and small, the aesthetic life of plants, volcanic eruptions

Movies

Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ bring back the old Marvel box-office magic?

From CGI to storm chasing, ‘Twisters’ thrills. But did they get it right?

Five things to do around Boston, July 22-28

Television

‘Homicide’ to begin streaming on Peacock in August

And the Democratic nominee for president is … Maya Rudolph?

This week’s TV: A second look at ‘Two American Families’ and Pete Rose, plus a ‘Sea Change’ close to home

music

Abdul ‘Duke’ Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, is dead at 88

At Tanglewood, Wagner at twilight

Foo Fighters prove rock still has power with roaring Fenway Park show

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

Robert L. Allen, who shed light on a navy yard blast and notorious trial, dies at 82

Jack Connors, advertising titan and legendary philanthropist-power broker, dies at 82

Thomas Neff, who turned Soviet warheads into electricity, dies at 80