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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

The dramatic assassination of Hamas’s top political leader threatened to reverberate throughout the region’s intertwined conflicts. Most explosively, the strike in Tehran could push Iran and Israel into direct conflict if Iran retaliates.
What we know about Haniyeh, Hamas leader killed

At boisterous Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to ‘say it to my face’ and show up for their debate

“The momentum in this race is shifting,” Harris said. “And there are signs Donald Trump is feeling it.”
Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November See live updates from the campaign trail

In big win for Wu, Mass. House approves property tax home rule petition after agreeing to compromise

It may become a casualty of a bigger squabble between the House and Senate as they rush to come to agreements on multiple pieces of major legislation before the deadline.

In big win for Wu, Mass. House approves property tax home rule petition after agreeing to compromise

It may become a casualty of a bigger squabble between the House and Senate as they rush to come to agreements on multiple pieces of major legislation before the deadline.

‘It’s devastating’: Flash flooding, up to 8 inches of rain destroy homes, trigger swiftwater rescues in Vermont
Torrential storms dumped 5 to 8 inches of rain over several hours early Tuesday morning, across communities including St. Johnsbury and Lyndonville, according to the National Weather Service and state officials.

Dave Epstein: What caused the sudden rush of torrential rain in Vermont? See photos and videos from the Vermont flooding
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Another hot day filled with scattered storms for parts of New England

Slow zones are disappearing from the T, but longest subway shutdown still looms
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Tara Sullivan
Simone Biles raises her gold standard in Paris to lead the US women gymnastics team back to the podium top
From her first moment on the vault to her final one on the mat, Biles was in full control, with no trace of any ghosts from Tokyo.

John Powers: For the dominant and heavily favored US women’s gymnasts, this was solid gold Cassandre Beaugrand of France wins women’s triathlon after concerns about water quality in Seine

‘This was not on our mood board’: How a Quincy clothing company became the official brand for Cape Verde’s Olympics team

Training camp observations: A much-needed day of normalcy for the Patriots

The workout was hardly perfect, but there was no drama at Gillette Stadium following Monday's meltdown.

Former New Hampshire governor’s beachfront home in British Virgin Islands on the market for $15.9 million

The 6,000-square-foot home is located on the island of Virgin Gorda.
ADRIAN WALKER

The MCAS ballot battle has officially begun, and I hope the ‘no’ side loses

Ballot questions are a lousy way to make this kind of decision.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Secret Service needs to focus on its core mission: protecting top officials

A calamitous breakdown in communications and planning allowed a would-be assassin to get within shooting range of former president Donald Trump at a July 13 rally in Butler, Pa.
IDEAS | ETHAN GILSDORF

Dungeons & Dragons is 50. Almost as many years ago, it saved my life.

Marilou Shaughnessy

The blind spots we all carry in our relationships
RENÉE GRAHAM

Don’t just protect democracy. Complete it.

Carine Hajjar

‘Czar’ or not, Kamala Harris bungled immigration
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At the best comedy clubs in Boston, big laughs sometimes come in small spaces

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The six best lobster rolls served around Boston

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A turbulent presidential election ignites Venezuelans in Boston to support from afar

“They are not recognizing our leader and winner, because they don’t want to share the real votes,” Jesus Gil, who moved from Venezuela to the United States three years ago, said.
Carter Center unable to verify Venezuela election results, blasts officials for lack of transparency

Body found in Walden Pond tentatively identified as missing Lynn teen
A body discovered in Walden Pond on Tuesday was tentatively identified as 17-year-old Brian Lopez who has been missing since Friday, according to a statement from the Lynn Police Department.

Massachusetts lawyer and detainees accused of trying to smuggle contraband into Rhode Island prison

Theresa M. DiJoseph, 50, a Woburn attorney who represents clients before the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, was caught carrying paper that had been soaked with synthetic marijuana.

Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: ‘I offer up no excuses’

The Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, the unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night during a community meeting.

Seven workers injured, one in critical condition after ammonia leak at jewelry business in North Attleborough

At 10 a.m., emergency personnel responded to 31 Larsen Way after reports of an ammonia leak at J.T. Inman Company, according to a statement posted on the city of North Attleborough’s website.
innovation beat

Itselectric startup building curbside EV chargers in Boston

The New York-based company was one of two chosen by the city in February to install dozens of new curbside connections for residents who don’t have access to EV charging at home.

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Hundreds attend funeral for Jack Connors at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Chestnut Hill to honor his life and legacy

In a eulogy, John Connors III said his father “was on a mission to be nice to everybody.”

For pharmacies and their patients, calls to restrict a federal drug discount program are a bitter pill to swallow
The pharmaceutical industry is pushing back on a program that allows community pharmacies, like one in Brockton, to purchase drugs at steep price cuts.

Thousands of dragonflies descended on R.I. beach in rare spectacle. Here’s why.
The giant swarm that quickly drew attention on social media was probably looking for a more suitable habitat or dispersing in response to high population densities, specialists said.

Here’s what to know about online lottery offerings approved in Mass.
The approval of online lottery sales comes after years of debate on the issue, which has pitted local retailers who rely on ticket sales against state officials who envision an influx of public revenue.

Culture & Lifestyle

Minnie Driver voices an iconic Batman supervillain in a new animated series for Amazon Prime

‘Dìdi’: Being 13 brings nothing but bad luck

Acton’s Discovery Museum wins National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Tanglewood celebrates all things Koussevitzky

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

MARCELA GARCÍA

Why Kamala Harris’s running mate should be Mark Kelly
JOAN VENNOCHI

New shelter policy will put ‘children and babies’ on the streets
Mike Rombach

Protect consumer choice on electric suppliers

Daniel J. Swift

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

The hottest, coolest summer movie ever
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

For years, wealthy Martha’s Vineyard property owners have fought over a beach. Now, lawmakers are stepping into the fray.

The House last week passed a bill designed to clarify when a barrier beach that literally moves because of erosion or rising sea levels is considered public. It immediately inflamed a long-running legal dispute an island away.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Another hot day filled with scattered storms for parts of New England

There's a risk for more flash flooding in those parts of Vermont deluged by the recent onslaught of rainfall.

At Georgia rally, Harris dares Trump to show up for their debate as her support to become Democratic nominee grows

About 8 in 10 Democrats say they would be somewhat or very satisfied if Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, according to a new poll.

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader on Israel’s hit list since Oct. 7, is killed in an airstrike at 62

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ supreme leader in exile who landed on Israel’s wanted list after the militant group staged its surprise Oct. 7 attacks, was killed in an airstrike in the Iranian capital early Wednesday.

Sports

Olympic triathletes swim in Seine River after days of concerns about water quality

The Olympic triathlons got under way Wednesday after days of delays and uncertainty over water quality concerns in the Seine River.

Cassandre Beaugrand of France wins women’s Olympic triathlon after concerns about water quality in Seine

Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the women’s Olympic triathlon on Wednesday, swimming through the Seine River that was under scrutiny for its water quality and navigating slick roads that turned the biking portion into a series of spills.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

If the goal was to upgrade, then Craig Breslow kept his promise

In his first trade deadline in Boston, the chief baseball officer of the Red Sox added two righthanded relievers before the trade deadline hit on Tuesday, Luis García from the Angels and Lucas Sims of the Reds.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Local high school hoop stars take their ‘Shot for Life’
RED SOX

After months of mental swings, Triston Casas resumes the real thing in rehab with Triple A Worcester
MARINERS 10, RED SOX 6

Deadline done, Red Sox defense offers up one of its sloppiest nights in loss to Mariners

Business

Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive fees

The practice known as "drip pricing" violates consumer protection laws in the nation's capital, Attorney General Brian Schwalb said.

First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets

With the end of their two-year fight against inflation in sight, Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday are likely to set the stage for the first cut to their key interest rate in four years.

In big win for Wu, Mass. House approves property tax home rule petition after agreeing to compromise
TALKING POINTS

Meta settles Texas privacy lawsuit
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Best of the Best

Book lovers take note: These are the 8 best bookstores around Boston
CONNECTIONS

What I learned living abroad that college couldn’t teach me
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 29-Aug. 11
MISS CONDUCT

Parents, it’s OK to stop trying to solve your adult children’s problems. Really.

metro

A turbulent presidential election ignites Venezuelans in Boston to support from afar

In big win for Wu, Mass. House approves property tax home rule petition after agreeing to compromise

The MCAS ballot battle has officially begun, and I hope the ‘no’ side loses

sports

Your Olympics daily digest: What to watch on Wednesday

Red Sox think they’ve reinforced their foundation, albeit without glamour, following deadline-day bullpen moves

AL East-leading Orioles add arms at trade deadline

business

As Steward accelerates closure of its hospitals, tight-knit Nashoba Valley community fears the worst

Sea Machines’ self-sailing robotic ships are finding their own way

JetBlue soars most since 2020 on new CEO’s turnaround plan

politics

A speaking invitation to Donald Trump splits the most prominent American group for Black journalists

Kari Lake wins GOP primary for closely watched Arizona Senate race, will face Gallego in November

Critic of Arizona’s elections operations unseats incumbent election official in GOP primary

Nation

Illinois sheriff, whose deputy killed Sonya Massey apologizes: ‘I offer up no excuses’

Wetland plant once nearly extinct may have recovered enough to come off the endangered species list

Trial to begin in lawsuit filed against accused attacker’s parents over Texas school shooting

World

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

Israel has a long history of targeted killings. Here’s a look at some of them.

UK leader accuses far right of hijacking a town’s grief after killing of 3 children sparks violence

opinion

Woes of Steward Health, other for-profit players are our ills

Why Kamala Harris’s running mate should be Mark Kelly

New shelter policy will put ‘children and babies’ on the streets

lifestyle

Free things to do this week: a multisensory City Hall performance, chamber concert, and more

I’m having trouble getting over the divorce

I love my dogs more than my (ex-)husband

food & dining

They put their Tamarind Heads together, and the result is a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce

Introducing Sweet Garleek, a cross between garlic and a leek

Recipe: White chocolate-chip scones, fresh from the oven and still warm, are irresistible

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

Acton’s Discovery Museum wins National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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

Books

‘Hillbilly Elegy’ sales surge after JD Vance joins Trump campaign

Safiya Sinclair reads poetry for ‘renewal and restoration of my soul’

Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls, dies at 93

Movies

What are the best — and worst — Boston accents in the movies? Globe staffers sound off.

Matt Damon makes homecoming with ‘The Instigators’

‘Dìdi’: Being 13 brings nothing but bad luck

Television

Minnie Driver voices an iconic Batman supervillain in a new animated series for Amazon Prime

Erica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46

Olympics viewership is up big time compared to 2021 — and more than 41 million people watched on Sunday

music

🎷 Newport has all the vibes this week with Bridging the Gap Festival

A new dawning for that green awning? Historic rock club Great Scott finds next home in Allston.

Tanglewood celebrates all things Koussevitzky

Theater/Dance

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company embraces the discord in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Shakespeare & Company presenting world premiere of ‘The Islanders’

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

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

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader on Israel’s hit list since Oct. 7, is killed in an airstrike at 62

Erica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46

John Teal, Woods Hole scientist who championed wetland protections, dies at 94