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Biden says nation’s democracy lies in hands of voters, explains why he ended reelection bid
Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office after his decision to step down from the 2024 race.

Donald Trump is rushed offstage by US Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13.

House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes

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

Now the likely Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, appears to have a fresh opportunity to rally support among young voters, who have for months indicated they might sit out the election.

R.I. Democratic delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president — except one

Katherine DeSilva walks in the Great Marsh North Wildlife Management Area in Ipswich.

She wants you to love greenhead flies. Then smack them.

They appear each year near the end of June, waiting for those sunny, windless, glorious summer days that scream “beach.” Then they attack, buzz-sawing open your capillaries.

After Southwick students hold mock slave auction, AG Campbell works to revise district’s policies on racism
Under a new plan, the Southwick-Tolland-Granville District must revise its policies in response to such racist incidents.

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.

With the trade deadline July 30, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow should be working the phones in the next few days.

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

With the Sox in the hunt for a playoff spot, the chief baseball officer indicated that he will look to acquire pitching and a righthanded bat.

Red Sox end road trip with ugly loss to Rockies

New Patriots coach Jerod Mayo's greatest strength may be relating with the guys in the locker room.

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.

Kyle Shanahan says Bill Belichick turned down an offer to join the 49ers staff

Attorneys for Lewiston victims demand new mass shooting investigation

The request comes about a day after the Army Reserve released an investigation that found Robert R. Card II’s military chain of command failed to follow procedures.

Migrant children caught in school limbo under new five-day limits on overflow shelter stays

The new policy raises questions about how, and if, children placed in the overflow shelters will be able to get their federally protected educations when the school year begins — particularly for the many newly-arrived children without any existing affiliation with a Massachusetts school district.

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.

Boston city councilors discuss regulating extreme heat in workplaces

The regulation would likely require employers that contract with the city to provide workers with adequate water, rest breaks, and adapted hours to avoid the hottest parts of the day.

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.

Netanyahu to meet with Harris and Biden at important moment in US and Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to make a long-awaited White House visit to meet with President Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at an important moment for all three politicians.

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces US protesters Providence official, DNC delegate arrested at US Capitol while protesting Netanyahu speech

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

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

Miles Robinson is one of three overage players on the roster.

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.

Mariah Kennedy Cuomo and Tellef Lundevall tied the knot at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port on Saturday. They couple met at Brown University.

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

Mariah Kennedy Cuomo and Tellef Lundevall tied the knot at the waterfront Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port on Saturday, celebrating with about 400 friends and family members.

Pending legal action from Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon Prime Video has become a significant partner in NBA broadcasting beginning with the 2025-26 season.

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NBA formally announces new broadcast deal, which embraces wider access and says goodbye to the Turner networks

“Warner Bros. Discovery’s most recent proposal did not match the terms of Amazon Prime Video’s offer,” the NBA said in a statement, as it announced its new plans with ESPN/ABC, NBCUniversal, and Amazon.

Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from "Don't Look Up."

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

The taxpayer-funded film incentive nearly doubles the previous record of $26.7 million, which the state issued to the 2016 version of “Ghostbusters."

Opinion

The author's father, Jake Berry Ellison Sr., in 1955, a year after he was discharged from the Navy after serving two years at sea during the Korean War.

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.

Harris should look to Massachusetts as she responds to immigration crisis

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Fading hope for the two-state solution in Israel

Living without air conditioning: The heat is on

The year of chaos

Best of the Best

The Rockwell

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

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

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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.

New Hampshire man pleads guilty to the harassment and intimidation of two journalists, authorities say

Eric Labarge, 46, pleaded guilty to multiple charges of stalking after asking three co-conspirators to vandalize the journalists’ homes and the home of one of their parents during the evening with bricks, large rocks and red spray paint, authorities said.

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.

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.

Brewster police officer arrested, to be arraigned for child pornography charges

A Brewster police officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography, officials said.

Healey presses Steward to move forward quickly in selling Massachusetts hospitals
Norwood Hospital, which is temporarily closed, was not included in the sale process.

Recommended reads

Big Dipper, an acclaimed gay rapper and podcaster, took the stage at the Weiner Roast pool party at the Brass Key Guesthouse. As he performed for a pool full of "bears," Big Dipper entertained the crowd with a playful rap about male genitalia and carbohydrates.

At Provincetown’s Bear Week, inclusivity, acceptance, and, yes, debauchery

The mood is buoyant and upbeat, and it’s about to become raucous.

Healey administration puts Hurley complex out for redevelopment — again
On Wednesday, state officials announced a new redevelopment effort for the Charles F. Hurley and Erich Lindemann buildings, which sprawl across a massive block between Cambridge and Merrimac streets, with an eye to addressing the “urgent need for housing.”

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.

EPA weighing controversial geoengineering ocean experiment south of Martha’s Vineyard
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution want to release more than 6,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into the open ocean in an attempt to increase seawater’s carbon dioxide absorption.

Culture & Lifestyle

A folk sign at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park.

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

Gospel singer Kirk Franklin dances with Vice President Kamala Harris as he performs during a concert marking Juneteenth on the South Lawn of the White House on June 10, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

What might be on Kamala Harris’s campaign megamix?

Actor Izaac Wang and writer-director Sean Wang on the set of "Dìdi," a Focus Features release.

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

Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson, left, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan in "Deadpool & Wolverine."

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

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

Senator JD Vance spoke during the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee on July 17.

JD Vance dismisses the American idea

IDEAS | RACHEL LEOPOLD ROBINSON

How I learned to live with OCD

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Edmund Pettus Bridge during an event to commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Ala., on March 3.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Real Democratic unity requires more than words

The author, age 3, and her father wash the family car in the driveway of her childhood home in Evanston, Ill., in 1979.

IDEAS | LISA WEISS

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

Woof!

The dog days are here

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Biden says nation’s democracy lies in hands of voters, explains why he ended reelection bid

Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office after his decision to step down from the 2024 race.

Lewis Lapham, editor who revived Harper’s magazine, dies at 89

Mr. Lapham edited Harper’s magazine for nearly three decades, often in his columns ridiculing what he regarded as the inequities and hypocrisies of American life.

President Biden addresses the nation after dropping out of the 2024 Election

President Biden delivered an Oval Office address Wednesday, speaking to Americans about his legacy as president and the decision to end his reelection bid.

After Southwick students hold mock slave auction, AG Campbell works to revise district’s policies on racism

Under a new plan, the Southwick-Tolland-Granville District must revise its policies in response to such racist incidents.

Sports

Jacob Stallings of the Rockies took Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta deep in the third inning for a three-run homer.

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.

A Knicks fan growing up in Connecticut who later served as an assistant coach with the team, Tom Thibodeau was an assistant coach with the Celtics when they won the 2008 NBA title.

AP: Connecticut’s Tom Thibodeau, Knicks agree to three-year contract extension

The Knicks have made back-to-back trips to the Eastern Conference semifinals and rewarded Thibodeau for turning around what had been one of the worst teams in the league before his arrival.

Bob Marcum was introduced as Marshall's athletic director on May 21, 2002, after his departure from UMass.

Former UMass athletic director Bob Marcum dies days after suffering a stroke

Marcum, who was 87, led the UMass athletic department from 1993-2002 before going to Marshall lead that program until he retired in 2009.

Kyle Shanahan says Bill Belichick turned down an offer to join the 49ers staff

Patriots special teams preview

Patriots special teams preview: Like the franchise, special teams will be hitting a reset button with its attention to detail.

patriots quarterback watch

Patriots quarterback watch: Drake Maye provides the day’s highlight play

Business

A neurological disorder stole her voice. Jennifer Wexton takes it back on the House floor.

After a rare neurological disorder robbed her of her ability to speak clearly, Wexton has been given her voice back with the help of a powerful artificial intelligence program.

US growth likely picked up last quarter after a sluggish start to 2024, reflecting resilient economy

The American economy, boosted by healthy consumer spending, is believed to have regained some momentum this spring after having begun 2024 at a sluggish pace.

Appeals judges rule against fund used to provide phone services for rural and low-income people

US files details of Boeing’s plea deal related to plane crashes. It’s in the hands of a judge now.

magazine

Globe Magazine.

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

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

Boston Bowl

Best of the Best

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

Pita Burgers With Crisped Cheese

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

metro

Vice President Kamala Harris, a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, walks to board Air Force Two in Indianapolis after speaking at Zeta Phi Beta's convention on Wednesday.

R.I. Democratic delegates endorse Kamala Harris for president — except one

Attorneys for Lewiston victims demand new mass shooting investigation

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

sports

Rhamondre Stevenson will be set to be the Patriots' lead running back after signing a four-year, $36 million contract extension.

After the Patriots extended his contract, Rhamondre Stevenson ready to carry the load as the lead back: ‘Now I’m just playing ball.’

NBA formally announces new broadcast deal, which embraces wider access and says goodbye to the Turner networks

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

business

‘Our reward is in heaven’: Boston independent pharmacies fill gaps despite long hours, little profit

Lewis Lapham, editor who revived Harper’s magazine, dies at 89

Connors funeral set for July 30

politics

President Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House on July 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Biden says nation’s democracy lies in hands of voters, explains why he ended reelection bid

Biden’s speech: Warnings about Trump without naming him, a hefty to-do list, and a power handoff

Netanyahu to meet with Harris and Biden at important moment in US and Israel

Nation

This photo provided by the Oregon Department of Transportation shows the Durkee Fire burning in eastern Ore., Monday, July 22, 2024.

Oregon fire is the largest burning in the US. Thunderstorms and high winds are exacerbating it.

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

Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority

World

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong national security trial, lawyer says

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.

opinion

Vice President Kamala Harris and Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of Homeland Security, at the border patrol station in El Paso in 2021.

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

Mariah Kennedy Cuomo and Tellef Lundevall tied the knot at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port on Saturday. They couple met at Brown University.

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

At Matsunori Handroll Bar, caviar and Wagyu beef are affordable luxuries — no utensils required.

A mini-dining crawl for hot summer nights

On Newbury Street, mezcal gets the spotlight

A fresh take on a Bloody Mary mix

travel

Logan International Airport. Massport is considering charging motorists who plug in their EVs at Logan. The chargers are now free.

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

"Roots of Passage: Artists Examine Immigration" exhibition at the Atlantic Works Gallery in East Boston.

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" is the debut novel from poet Siân Hughes.

‘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

Actor Izaac Wang and writer-director Sean Wang on the set of "Dìdi," a Focus Features release.

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

US Representative Barbara Jordan serving on the House Judiciary Committee during its impeachment hearings in July 1974.

‘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

From left: Alex Hargreaves, Greg Garrison, Chris Eldridge, Noam Pikelny, and Andrew Marlin of Mighty Poplar.

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

The Williamstown Theatre Festival's Center for Theatre & Dance, where the workshop's performances will take place.

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

A CVS pharmacy location in San Francisco, Calif.

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

Mr. Lapham, in the offices of Lapham’s Quarterly, a journal of history and literature that he founded after retiring from Harper’s magazine.

Lewis Lapham, editor who revived Harper’s magazine, dies at 89

Former UMass athletic director Bob Marcum dies days after suffering a stroke

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