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Jennifer Aniston condemns JD Vance for his ‘childless cat ladies’ comments
On Tuesday, Aniston, who has previously spoken about her fertility struggles, took issue with Vance’s comments on social media.

Gretchen Whitmer campaigns for Harris in N.H. Harris says she wants original debate plan with Trump

Harris said to be planning to announce VP pick by Aug. 7

 More live updates from the campaign trail

Experts say damaged wind turbine blade off Nantucket not a ‘substantial concern’

Nantucket residents peppered officials this week with questions about the health and safety implications of the damaged wind turbine, so we asked the experts.

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long-term care facilities pass Senate
The goal is "to prevent bad actors [from] getting into the industry in Massachusetts," said state Representative Thomas Stanley, a sponsor of the House bill.

Here is the order of the five statewide voter questions that will appear on the ballot in November

The five ballot questions are the most since 2000, when voters had eight to consider.

Police officer in Brewster charged with distributing child pornography, urinating on public restroom sinks

State Police investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children about illicit activity on a Snapchat account linked to the officer, authorities said.

Alexandra Eckersley, daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, on trial, accused of abandoning newborn in cold

Boston police seize 20 mopeds as part of traffic enforcement
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal
The victory marked new coach Emma Hayes's first win in her first major tournament with the team.

An AP reporter tried Speedo’s Olympic swimsuit: It’s fast in the pool, but takes forever to put on Tara Sullivan: LeBron James is the right choice to carry the US flag at these Olympics Get text updates from Globe reporters at the Paris 2024 Olympics

‘That’s the person I was always chasing.’ After a winding journey, Boston gymnast Frederick Richard will introduce himself to the world in Paris.

After a yearslong struggle, Charlestown residents get new Clougherty Pool

Its reopening marks the end of a yearslong effort by Charlestown residents to get their pool much needed repairs.

We can all scream now: The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially live

And it's a delicious way to cap off National Ice Cream Month.

Massachusetts House votes to ban using big cats, elephants in circuses

If signed into law, the proposal would make Massachusetts the 11th state to adopt such a ban on using big cats and exotic creatures in traveling shows.
Opinion
Daniel J. Swift

Why Wu’s business tax hike plan is bad policy

It is certainly more than a tweaking, and it will cause irreparable harm to the city.
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Anointing Kamala Harris was a mistake
SCOT LEHIGH

Trump’s and Netanyahu’s myopic stance on the Iran nuclear deal has left the world in a worse place
RENÉE GRAHAM

A hint of unexpected hope at a memorial service on Cape Cod
Jules Boykoff

How Boston said no to the 2024 Summer Olympics
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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Judge sentences Boston man to 11 years in federal prison for sex trafficking three women, including a teenager
A Boston man was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for coercing three women, including a teenager, to engage in prostitution, promising them a better life, federal authorities said.

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West
Flames from the fire the suspect is accused of starting exploded into what is now the Park Fire, which has scorched more than 70 square miles near the city of Chico.

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle
The measure appeared to have a grim future on Beacon Hill after lawmakers expressed hesitancy, and even outright skepticism, in response to the proposal during a legislative hearing earlier this month.

US arrests 2 leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel: ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and son of ‘El Chapo’

A leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel for decades alongside Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, Zambada is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world and known for running the cartel’s smuggling operations while keeping a lower profile.

Pennsylvania man sentenced to 30 years of prison for sexual exploitation of a child in NE

David Tweed, 46, of Kulpmont, Penn., groomed and sexually abused and exploited a 12- to 13-year-old girl that he had met online on various occasions between September 2021 and December 2021, the Massachusetts US Attorney's office said.

Senate committee demands Steward CEO de la Torre testify
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee voted 16 to 4 to issue a subpoena to Ralph de la Torre.

Recommended reads

When drugstores disappear: Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in ‘pharmacy deserts’

Many of these dead zones overlap vulnerable communities — already poorer, sicker, and less well-resourced than the rest of the state. Where do patients go?

Massachusetts’ police watchdog says honor system not enough to monitor officers’ conduct
POST officials have drafted new regulations to give the commission more oversight powers to make sure information is properly included, as well as establishing a certification for entire police departments, not just individual officers.

The top 10 campgrounds in New England
There are hundreds of campgrounds in New England, from primitive, walk-in sites to resort-style properties, and everything in between. These are some of our favorites.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

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’

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 | JAKE BERRY ELLISON JR.

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

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

Living without air conditioning: The heat is on
JEFF JACOBY

JD Vance dismisses the American idea
IDEAS | RACHEL LEOPOLD ROBINSON

How I learned to live with OCD
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Alexandra Eckersley, daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, on trial, accused of abandoning newborn in cold

Attorneys for Alexandra Eckersley, 27, said she didn’t know she was pregnant, thought the child had died, and was suffering from substance use disorder and mental health issues.

In sweeping changes to shelter policy, Mass. reflects other states navigating immigration debate

Governor Maura Healey's dramatic new restrictions laid bare a harsh reality for the tens of thousands of migrants who have fled violence and poverty in their home countries.

Salem man, 25, sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for role in North Shore drug ring

Kion Shepherd, also known as Kilo, was sentenced Thursday in US District Court in Boston to 70-months in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, the US Attorney's office said.

Reforms promising greater oversight and regulation of nursing and long-term care facilities pass Senate

The goal is "to prevent bad actors [from] getting into the industry in Massachusetts," said state Representative Thomas Stanley, a sponsor of the House bill.

Sports

GOLF

Lauren Coughlin leads LPGA Tour’s CPKC Women’s Open in chilly Calgary

The American shot a 4-under 68 in cold, windy conditions to take a one-shot edge over Jennifer Kupcho and three others.
GOLF

Jacob Bridgeman shoots an 8-under 63 at the TPC Twin Cities to take the 3M Open lead

Jacob Bridgeman birdied five of his last seven holes for his lowest score in 23 career PGA Tour events, taking a one-stroke lead over Mackenzie Hughes.
Red Sox Notebook

Defensive deficiencies were magnified on Red Sox road trip

The Red Sox have made a league-leading 74 errors and are 21st in the majors with just 21 double plays turned this season.

An AP reporter tried Speedo’s Olympic swimsuit: It’s fast in the pool, but takes forever to put on
olympics

In Paris, the Celtics’ three Olympians are all business, with no gloating
Patriots notebook

Here’s a closer look at the Patriots’ crowded competition at wide receiver

Business

TALKING POINTS

Legislature approves pay-gap measure; heads to governor

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

The measure appeared to have a grim future on Beacon Hill after lawmakers expressed hesitancy, and even outright skepticism, in response to the proposal during a legislative hearing earlier this month.

China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in trouble

Lilly loses $120 billion in value as rival obesity drugs impress
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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

Healey signs gun law, says it ‘will save lives’

Despite chilly reception, Wu’s property tax home rule petition clears initial Beacon Hill hurdle

Cities are razing homeless camps across the US. New Bedford is considering building one.

sports

Your Olympics daily digest: See today’s results from Paris

US figure skaters set to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after ruling in 2022 doping case

Swanson’s two goals lead US over Zambia at the Olympics, Canada tops New Zealand after drone scandal

business

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement.

Lawmakers require DUA to provide customer service in MassHire centers

Senate committee demands Steward CEO de la Torre testify

politics

What’s in a name? GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many of them.

Harris says she’s ‘ready’ to debate Trump, calls for cease-fire after meeting with Netanyahu

Harris said to be planning to announce VP pick by Aug. 7

Nation

Trump and his allies adapt to a new role: fighting for attention

Lightning and a burning car pushed into a gully are blamed for wildfires scorching the West

Martin S. Indyk, diplomat who sought Middle East peace, dies at 73

World

Sri Lanka will hold presidential election on Sept. 21, its first since declaring bankruptcy in 2022

Chinese and Russian bombers patrolling off Alaska raise concerns about growing military cooperation

Fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies ravages the picturesque resort town of Jasper

opinion

Harris should look to Massachusetts as she responds to immigration crisis

The year of chaos

Boston didn’t get to host the Summer Olympics. At least the T is all fixed, right?

lifestyle

He always has his earbuds in

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

food & dining

We can all scream now: The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially live

Imitation beef? Wahlburgers sues California barbecue company, claiming trademark infringement.

At ButterBird by Jason Santos, feast on fowl in a saucy setting

travel

JetBlue to fly out of N.H. and R.I., officials said, increasing flights in New England

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

The top 10 campgrounds in New England

Arts

At the Farnsworth, a rare look at Andrew Wyeth’s forays into abstraction

He heard America singing: A show at Harvard’s Carpenter Center celebrates Harry Smith

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

Books

How college radio taught me to be a writer

Beacon celebrates Baldwin, Massachusetts Book Awards expand, and a new bookstore for romance

Author readings around Boston through August 3

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

Jennifer Aniston condemns JD Vance for his ‘childless cat ladies’ comments

What viewers watch can say a lot about their politics

Going for the gold and also going for some laughs

music

Chappell Roan booked a tour. Then she blew up.

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musical voice for civil rights, is dead at 81

Matt Damon belts out ‘Sweet Caroline’ in ‘Tonight Show’ duet with Jimmy Fallon

Theater/Dance

Shakespeare & Company presenting world premiere of ‘The Islanders’

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

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

Bernice Johnson Reagon, a musical voice for civil rights, is dead at 81

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

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