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Steward closing hospitals in Boston, Central Mass.

Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer will shut down, the bankrupt company said on Friday.
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James Pindell | ANALYSIS

Four policy questions Harris must answer ASAP to avoid being defined by Trump

Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is leading Democrats, where will she be different from Joe Biden?

Now facing Harris, Trump backs off his commitment to debate in September
Advisers to former president Donald Trump said they would not commit to another debate, one they had already agreed to participate in.

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Live updates

Obamas endorse Harris for Democratic nomination; Trump to meet with Netanyahu

Where have the students gone? New reports lay out causes of Boston’s enrollment losses.
Boston has lost more than 20 percent of its students across all school sectors over the last three decades.

Two juveniles facing charges after allegedly robbing 9-year-old at Dorchester park

Two juveniles are facing criminal charges after allegedly robbing a 9-year-old at gunpoint and stealing his cellphone, police said.

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

 Healey administration pays consultants millions to help limit duration and cost of shelter stays

Two Canadian hikers rescued after getting lost on Mount Jefferson

Man suspected of killing young girl in Washington state arrested in New Hampshire

Alexandra Eckersley, daughter of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley, on trial, accused of abandoning newborn in cold
2024 Paris Olympics
tara sullivan

LeBron James is the right choice to carry the US flag at these Olympics

His tireless philanthropy off the court is just as impressive as anything he has accomplished on it — perhaps more so.
In Paris, the Celtics’ three Olympians are all business, with no gloating See today's Olympics schedule from Paris

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

French officials condemned the attacks as “criminal actions,” though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the Olympics.
Sabotaged trains and forecast rain get Paris Olympics off to a rougher than hoped-for start

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

Track New England athletes as they go for gold in the Paris Olympics

Get text updates from Globe reporters in Paris

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5 ways to have a ‘brat’ summer in Boston

Boston is brat if you make it brat.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
In Maine, a case of poisoned trees brings angry phone calls and a quest for criminal charges
Fear and loathing in vacationland: Maine’s poisoned-tree case has brought angry phone calls and a quest for criminal charges.

‘Murder in Boston’ earns three Emmy nominations, including a nod for best documentary

The documentary on the Charles Stuart case presented by HBO in association with the Globe is nominated for a trio of Emmy Awards this year.
Listen to the Murder in Boston Podcast Read the full 'Nightmare on Mission Hill' series

A turkey badly damaged a Boston woman’s car. A video of the attack has gone viral: ‘Without proof, it sounds insane.’

For about a year, Alicia Mastroianni and the wild turkeys of Boston lived together in peace. That ended last week.

Patriots and Jabrill Peppers agree to three-year contract extension

The 28-year-old safety, who is in his third season with the Patriots, has emerged as a key piece of the defense.
Training camp observations: Joe Milton, not Drake Maye, is the ‘wow’ quarterback

A Boston attorney rescued a puppy from St. Lucia. Now, he’s suing to challenge a ban on dogs entering the US.

A Boston attorney is spearheading a legal battle challenging a new federal regulation that will ban all dogs from entering the United States before they are 6 months old.
dan shaughnessy

Let’s hope Alex Cora’s deal is a sign that Red Sox are spending again, and other thoughts

Craig Breslow said lots of nice things about the manager, but he isn’t the one who green-lights big contracts for on-field talent.
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
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why mothers often can’t win

No matter what, it seems like working mothers — expecting mothers, stepmothers, adoptive mothers — can’t win.
Michael Walsh and Dorie Seavey

Heat pumps are the pathway to energy affordability
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The unacceptable, growing risk of nuclear war
Daniel J. Swift

Why Wu’s business tax hike plan is bad policy
Joan Wickersham

The hottest, coolest summer movie ever
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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Casino operator Bally’s to be acquired by hedge fund in $4.6b deal
Standard General, a hedge fund that owns more than a quarter of the sports betting and casino operations at the company, will buy Bally’s for $18.25 a share

Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ‘At the end of the evening he pulled out a package of Pop Rocks for me’
Will these daters connect over a sweet surprise?

Hasbro shares surge on profit beat, digital gaming strength
Hasbro Inc. shares jumped this week after the company beat expectations in the second quarter thanks to strong performance of its digital games.

Ken Mahan | Forecast

A stretch of gorgeous weather begins with plenty of sun

High pressure takes over, restoring mid-summer conditions across New England.

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.

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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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

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

Going for the gold and also going for some laughs

How college radio taught me to be a writer

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

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 | 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
IDEAS | JAKE BERRY ELLISON JR.

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Local students craft their own music in two days: The R.E.A.L Program launches for the first time

Eleven students perform at their showcase for the first time as the R.E.A.L. Program launches in its inaugural year.
RHODE MAP

🏅 The Rhode Island ties to the Paris Olympics

If you want to root on the local talent, here’s an overview.
Ken Mahan | Forecast

A stretch of gorgeous weather begins with plenty of sun

High pressure takes over, restoring mid-summer conditions across New England.

Two Canadian hikers rescued after getting lost on Mount Jefferson

At approximately 5:40 p.m., the hikers reported that “they were lost, out of water, and tired,” officials said.

Sports

red sox

Red Sox reacquire lefthander James Paxton to bolster starting pitching

Paxton, who pitched for the Sox last year, was acquired in a trade with the Dodgers for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar.

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

French officials condemned the attacks as “criminal actions,” though they said there was no sign of a direct link to the Olympics.
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Game 102: Yankees at Red Sox lineups and notes

Brayan Bello will pitch for the Red Sox, and Nestor Cortes will take the mound for the Yankees to open the rivalry series.
patriots

Patriots and Jabrill Peppers agree to three-year contract extension
olympics

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

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is making history. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

Business

Steward closing hospitals in Boston, Central Mass.

Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer will shut down, the bankrupt company said on Friday.

Harris will carry Biden’s economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset.

Consumer sentiment plunged in late 2021 and has barely recovered even as inflation has plummeted from 9.1 percent in 2022 to 3 percent.

‘The soundtrack of our lives’: Voices of Black Boston reunite to celebrate the legacy of WILD 1090 AM
RI BUSINESS

Casino operator Bally’s to be acquired by hedge fund in $4.6b deal
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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

Two polls of N.H. voters show Harris with 6-point lead over Trump

‘The soundtrack of our lives’: Voices of Black Boston reunite to celebrate the legacy of WILD 1090 AM

Casino operator Bally’s to be acquired by hedge fund in $4.6b deal

sports

LeBron James is the right choice to carry the US flag at these Olympics

Beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower? Paris chose its Olympic venues with an eye on history.

Sabotaged trains and forecast rain get Paris Olympics off to a rougher than hoped-for start

business

Hasbro shares surge on profit beat, digital gaming strength

They expected an Olympic boon. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust.

Legislature approves pay-gap measure; heads to governor

politics

Obamas endorse Harris for Democratic nomination; Trump to meet with Netanyahu

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Harris will carry Biden’s economic record into the election. She hopes to turn it into an asset.

Nation

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

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

Justice Kagan says there needs to be a way to enforce the US Supreme Court’s new ethics code

World

Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics

Wounded in a strike that killed her family, a 2-year-old joins Gaza’s ranks of thousands of orphans

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

opinion

Come November, remember what JD Vance stands for

Term limits would make our republic worse

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

lifestyle

5 ways to have a ‘brat’ summer in Boston

Meet Tyler George, our very own local KIDZ BOP star

He always has his earbuds in

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

What’s new on Martha’s Vineyard: From burgers to boutiques

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

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

5 ways to have a ‘brat’ summer in Boston

‘The soundtrack of our lives’: Voices of Black Boston reunite to celebrate the legacy of WILD 1090 AM

Meet Tyler George, our very own local KIDZ BOP star

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

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

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

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