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Biden to deliver Oval Office address on decision to end his reelection bid; Harris and Trump hit the campaign trail
President Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy on Wednesday night when he delivers an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the race and “what lies ahead.”

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

Young voters felt blah about a Biden-Trump rematch. Then came Kamala Harris and ‘Project Coconut.’

Harris appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among them, but many are still skeptical.
Warren slams Vance’s 2021 ‘childless cat ladies’ comments Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris, Democrats as ‘cat ladies,’ testing Trump’s new running mate

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters

“America and Israel must stand together,” said Netanyahu, who wore a yellow pin expressing solidarity with the Israeli hostages held by Hamas. “When we stand together something really great happens: we win, they lose.”
Police deploy pepper spray as crowd protesting Israel’s war in Gaza marches toward US Capitol Providence official, DNC delegate arrested at US Capitol while protesting Netanyahu speech

GE Vernova says faulty manufacturing to blame for wind turbine accident
The Cambridge-based energy company is reinspecting all its blades made for offshore wind farms as a result.

Man sentenced to probation for role in Cape Cod boat crash that killed 17-year-old girlfriend

David K. Sullivan pleaded guilty in Barnstable Superior Court to charges of boat homicide by negligence and possessing alcohol while under 21.

A pair of Mass. State Police troopers who testified at Karen Read trial are under internal investigation
Earlier in the week, Read learned she can expect to stand trial again in January on charges related to the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe.

National Grid freezes energy-saving benefits to low-income customers in Mass. due to ‘overwhelming demand’

The pause on no-cost home improvements is temporary, according to the company, but there is no estimate for when services will resume.

Can’t drive 55? Route 3 can now oblige.

Six charged with murder in Lynn drive-by shooting that killed two, injured five
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

olympics
If Boston had hosted the 2024 Olympics, these were the proposed venues. What has happened there since?
A look back at what the organizers had in mind — and at what has happened at those sites in the intervening years.

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is making history. Here’s what to know and how to watch. Tara Sullivan | Fencer Eli Dershwitz brings a special inspiration with him to Paris Olympics See more coverage from the 2024 Olympics

US men’s soccer is in the Olympics for the first time since 2008. Meet the team.

The Americans, led by Arlington's Miles Robinson, have not won a medal since the early 1900s. See when they play.

Family of Dorchester mom who died in custody of Suffolk sheriff’s office sues

Ayesha Marie Johnson, 35, died in 2021 at the South Bay House of Correction in Boston as she waited for a ride to a court-ordered treatment program.
red sox

Red Sox, Alex Cora agree to contract extension; manager will remain in Boston through 2027

The reported terms are three years at $21.75 million, with the $7.25 million annual salary representing the second-highest ever for a major league manager.
Craig Breslow picks his lane for Red Sox at trade deadline: ‘We’re going to look to improve the team’ Red Sox end road trip with ugly loss to Rockies

Two friends recount moment whale breached onto their fishing boat off N.H. coast: ‘Is this really happening?’

The shocking whale drama was caught on video by two teenagers who were fishing nearby and then jumped into action to rescue Paquette and Kenney from the water.
Brothers film wild moment as whale jumps on and capsizes boat off N.H. coast
Opinion
IDEAS | JAKE BERRY ELLISON JR.

My elderly father had dementia, anger issues, and many guns. What were we to do?

One under-reported aspect of America’s firearms epidemic: armed seniors with memory issues. My family had few legal options for disarming our dad.
JOAN VENNOCHI

Harris should look to Massachusetts as she responds to immigration crisis
IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Fading hope for the two-state solution in Israel
RENÉE LOTH

Living without air conditioning: The heat is on
DAVID SHRIBMAN

The year of chaos
Best of the Best

At the best comedy clubs in Boston, big laughs sometimes come in small spaces

Boston’s best restaurant deals: 22 places to feast for $20 or less

The six best lobster rolls served around Boston

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More recent News

9-week-old stray kitten found alive and rescued from car engine compartment
A mechanic at Mavis Tire and Brakes in Dedham spotted the “little guy hiding in the engine compartment of a vehicle,” according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

Man fatally shot Monday in Somerville will be ‘greatly missed,’ aunt says
Paul Nolan was shot multiple times on Dartmouth Street Monday night, officials said. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

A bear followed hikers in N.H., and even bluff charged one of them
In three separate incidents, the bears were not afraid of noises that typically scare them away, the USDA Forest Service reported.

Ethan Slater plays Marcel Marceau, brings work in progress to Williamstown Theatre Festival
“Marcel on the Train” focuses on Marceau’s work smuggling Jewish orphans, as part of the Nazi resistance.

Stock market today: A wipeout on Wall Street sends the S&P 500 down by 2.3% as Big Tech skids
Profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet helped suck momentum from Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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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

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

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."

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
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.

Culture & Lifestyle

So many notables at Newport Folk Festival this year. Here’s a taste.

What might be on Kamala Harris’s campaign megamix?

Writer-director Sean Wang gets personal with his feature debut, ‘Dìdi’

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

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

JEFF JACOBY

JD Vance dismisses the American idea
IDEAS | RACHEL LEOPOLD ROBINSON

How I learned to live with OCD
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Real Democratic unity requires more than words
IDEAS | LISA WEISS

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

The dog days are here
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Family of Dorchester mom who died in custody of Suffolk sheriff’s office sues

Ayesha Marie Johnson, 35, died in 2021 at the South Bay House of Correction in Boston as she waited for a ride to a court-ordered treatment program.

Young voters felt blah about a Biden-Trump rematch. Then came Kamala Harris and ‘Project Coconut.’

Harris appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among them, but many are still skeptical.
Live updates

Biden to deliver Oval Office address on decision to end his reelection bid; Harris and Trump hit the campaign trail

President Biden will have an opportunity to make a case for his legacy on Wednesday night when he delivers an Oval Office address about his decision to bow out of the race and “what lies ahead.”

Six charged with murder in Lynn drive-by shooting that killed two, injured five

The suspects in the Sept. 2, 2023 shooting were identified as Lynn residents Darwin Batista, 20, Yefferson Vallecillo Cambar, 22, Carlos Ramirez Corniel, 16, Leonardo Espinoza, 15, and Abel Severino Reyes, 21 and Justin Alba, 25, of Peabody.

Sports

red sox

Red Sox, Alex Cora agree to contract extension; manager will remain in Boston through 2027

The reported terms are three years at $21.75 million, with the $7.25 million annual salary representing the second-highest ever for a major league manager.
Ben Volin I On football

Jerod Mayo and the Patriots already are seeing the downside to the player-friendly approach

After 24 years of being ruled by Bill Belichick’s iron fist, the Patriots are trying to create a softer, friendlier atmosphere at Gillette Stadium.
Rockies 20, Red Sox 7

Red Sox end road trip with ugly loss to Rockies

After an off day Thursday, the Sox begin a three-game series against the Yankees Friday night at Fenway Park.
GOLF

New Englanders CJ Winchenbaugh, Josiah Hakala reach final 32 at US Junior Amateur golf
2024 summer olympics

Your Olympics daily digest: See today’s results from France
OLYMPICS

France beats US and Morocco gets a win against Argentina in a wild start to Olympic soccer

Business

Stock market today: A wipeout on Wall Street sends the S&P 500 down by 2.3% as Big Tech skids

Profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet helped suck momentum from Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology.

A Kamala Harris presidency could mean more of the same on AI regulation

A win for Harris could mean a continued relatively smooth runway for AI companies, which have enjoyed little US regulation and the chance to shape White House and congressional views on the technology.

Healey presses Steward to move forward quickly in selling Massachusetts hospitals

Meme-stock investors put millions into this energy company. They got crushed.
magazine
LOVE LETTERS

I feel like the odd one out: I have celiac disease and I’m single
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.

metro

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu defends war in Gaza in speech to Congress

Two friends recount moment whale breached onto their fishing boat off N.H. coast: ‘Is this really happening?’

Massachusetts gave ‘Don’t Look Up’ $46 million in taxpayer-funded credits, the largest in state history

sports

Craig Breslow picks his lane for Red Sox at trade deadline: ‘We’re going to look to improve the team’

This could have been our Olympic summer. Will Boston ever host the Games?

Benches empty during Red Sox-Rockies game

business

GE Vernova says faulty manufacturing to blame for wind turbine accident

R.I. brewery co-founded by former New England Patriot to close permanently

Healey administration puts Hurley complex out for redevelopment — again

politics

Trump expected to turn his full focus on Harris at first rally since Biden’s exit from 2024 race

Trump rally gunman looked online for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says

Biden to deliver Oval Office address on decision to end his reelection bid; Harris and Trump hit the campaign trail

Nation

Crowdstrike blames update for letting bad data slip through causing global tech outage

Hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone sends tourists racing for safety

An Alaska veteran is finally getting his benefits — 78 years after the 103-year-old was discharged

World

Report says 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in ‘national disgrace’

Plane crashes just after takeoff from Nepal’s capital, killing 18 people. Pilot is lone survivor.

Ukraine’s foreign minister seeking ‘common ground’ with China in talks on ending war with Russia

opinion

The strengths and liabilities of Kamala Harris

Republicans scramble to define Kamala Harris with old stereotypes and conspiracy theories

JD Vance dismisses the American idea

lifestyle

Daughter of Kerry Kennedy and Andrew Cuomo weds at Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port

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

food & dining

A mini-dining crawl for hot summer nights

On Newbury Street, mezcal gets the spotlight

A fresh take on a Bloody Mary mix

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

‘Pearl’ by Siân Hughes is a beautiful tale of sadness and enduring love

In her novel, ‘Housemates,’ Emma Copley Eisenberg blends historical inspiration and contemporary concerns

In new poetry book, Joan Baez introduces us to some of her ‘alters’

Movies

Writer-director Sean Wang gets personal with his feature debut, ‘Dìdi’

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

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

Television

‘My faith in the Constitution is whole. It is complete. It is total.’

‘Homicide’ to begin streaming on Peacock in August

And the Democratic nominee for president is … Maya Rudolph?

music

Mighty Poplar is ripe for pickin’ at Newport Folk Festival

So many notables at Newport Folk Festival this year. Here’s a taste.

What’s their age again? Blink-182 brings youthful hijinks to Fenway Park.

Theater/Dance

Ethan Slater plays Marcel Marceau, brings work in progress to Williamstown Theatre Festival

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

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

Cheng Pei Pei, ‘queen’ of kung fu cinema, dies at 78

John Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, dies at 90

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