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As Wall Street reels, investors change their tune on the Fed

US stock prices tanked on Monday amid high anxiety that a deteriorating job market will trigger an economic downtown.
Dow drops as Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 on US economy worries

Archbishop-elect Richard Henning: ‘My first job is to be a listener’
In a press conference, Henning, selected to be the future leader of the Boston Archdiocese, promised first to be a listener in his new role in Boston.

Here’s what to know about Bishop Richard Henning. Cardinal O’Malley reflects on 20 years at the helm
Brian McGrory

Is the Boylston Street bike lane necessary, or is someone just trying to prove a point?

City leaders thought it was absolutely imperative that they crowbar bike lanes onto a street that was thriving without them. The whole thing now feels like a crowded, unkempt, chaotic mess.
Opinion: More bike lanes? Let’s vote.
State Secrets

In the Massachusetts Legislature, nearly everyone is a leader. Just look at their paychecks.

Over the last several decades, lawmakers have dramatically expanded the ranks of leadership, while, somewhat conversely, concentrating more power than ever in the hands of the House speaker and Senate president.

Database: How much does your state lawmaker earn?

Steward bidder says it would have bought Carney, Nashoba, and other hospitals

A physician-owned health system that operates safety-net hospitals in Michigan and Illinois said it made a bid to acquire all of Steward's Mass. hospitals.

Boston councilor to introduce new ordinance focused on examining racial, social equity in new policies

The initiative will specifically focus on both creating and analyzing policies in historically unequal areas, such as education, economic stability, housing, and employment opportunities.

As the summer tourism season wears on, hotel workers say they’re feeling the effects of understaffing
In the thick of their busy summer season, Boston hospitality workers say many hotels are plagued by a dearth of employees, which affects their workloads, morale, and guests’ experiences.

Harris closes in on her pick for running mate. Follow live updates.

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for a crucial week that includes her most critical decision yet: choosing a running mate.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank
Perspective

Netflix’s ‘Black Barbie’ and the importance of dreaming big

A recent documentary highlights the doll’s journey — and her impact on Black children.
This week’s TV: The boys are back in town as Matt Damon and the Afflecks bring ‘The Instigators’ to streaming

THE FINE PRINT
How is ‘trip insurance’ different from ‘trip protection’? A Danvers couple found out the hard way.
Milda Walkley and Leo Peters canceled their Mediterranean trip well in advance, but Viking Cruises imposed a $3,800 cancellation penalty because they mistakenly filed with Viking’s insurer, not Viking directly.

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Is pet insurance worth it? Or a waste?

We love our pets, and would do just about anything to keep them safe and healthy. But health challenges or accidents can happen at anytime, and vet bills are expensive.

A typed note. A blaring alarm. Police report details final weeks, hours, of Kamal family in Dover murder-suicide.
A police report captures the family’s dire financial circumstances in the lead-up to Rakesh “Rick” Kamal’s final act — including confirmation that they were due to be evicted the same day the family’s bodies were found.

Days before Rick Kamal killed his Dover family, his wife’s life insurance policy saw a shakeup
2024 Paris Olympics

Simone Biles takes silver in floor exercise in Paris Olympics send-off; Jordan Chiles wins bronze
Earlier in the day, Biles and Suni Lee missed the podium in the balance beam event.

Stephen Curry on his first Olympics, Kevin Durant, and Team USA’s other superstars: ‘We’re all about winning’ What is it like to be an ‘Individual Neutral Athlete’ at the Paris Olympics?

At Paris Olympics, Tom Brady and his daughter meet athletes and root for Team USA. See photos and videos.

“Tom Brady wanted a selfie with me!!!” Ilona Maher, the bronze-winning women's rugby player from Vermont, posted on her Instagram story Sunday.
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Harvard grad Kristen Faulkner became a full-time cyclist in 2021. She just won an unlikely gold in Paris.
Faulkner, who grew up in Alaska and rowed at Harvard, won the Americans' first medal in the cycling road race since 1984.

US women’s basketball extends Olympic win streak to 58 games with victory over Germany
Games & Puzzles

Play Decathalon

We're releasing 10 special puzzles over 10 days that will put your problem-solving skills to the test.
MUSIC REVIEW

Ice Spice ignites MGM Fenway as her first headlining tour stops in Boston

As she adopted a princess-style prance across the stage, Ice Spice’s in-person zeal transformed her two-minute bites of mouthy hip-hop into full-bodied wallops of attitude on Sunday night.
WORKING ARTIST

Jewelry artist Tanya Crane mixes small scale with ‘Big Pimpin’’

"Jewelry and sculpture are pretty much the same," says the Providence-based professor.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Heat and humidity hang on across the Boston area, with afternoon showers possible

A new developing weather pattern will take hold for the rest of the week.
Debby makes landfall in northern Florida as Category 1 Hurricane before being downgraded to tropical storm
Opinion
Karen Stabiner

The DiCaprio effect when dating after 50

Men prefer younger women. If you’re a woman over 60 — maybe even 50 — you know I’m right.
Maggie Hassan

Trump’s disability comments are cruel to families like mine
EDITORIAL

Evan Gershkovich comes home after a prisoner exchange worth making
IDEAS | SCOTT KIRSNER

Boston’s startup scene needs more diversity. Let’s expand it beyond tech and biotech.
LETTERS

The people have spoken: Beacon Hill requires transparency
Best of the Best

9 best craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston

9 of Boston’s best live music clubs for rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

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More recent News

Smithsonian curator Angela Tate to join Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket
She will be the museum’s first chief curator and director of collections.

On Football | Ben Volin
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had a rough week. He weathered it impressively.
Mayo and the Patriots were hit with a tidal wave of drama on the first day the pads came, but steadied the ship by week's end.

Longtime host on Boston radio station Country 102.5 to retire after 3 decades
Carolyn Kruse is retiring from the station after more than 30 years of playing country hits and interviewing some of the genre's top stars, she said Friday.

red sox 7, rangers 2
Four home runs, including two by an emotional Wilyer Abreu, power Red Sox in win over Rangers
Abreu, whose grandmother died Saturday night after a long illness, broke down crying in the dugout after hitting a solo homer in the fourth inning.

In Narragansett, some landlords sue to stop town’s new law on short-term rentals, calling it a ‘scheme’ to ban rentals

Although the ordinance was to take effect on Sept. 1, the town has agreed to stay its action until a hearing on a temporary restraining order on Sept. 16.

Brockton man on moped dies after hit-and-run crash in Fairhaven, officials say
The victim, identified by the Bristol district attorney’s office as Alexis Alvarez, was riding a moped on Main Street near Riverside Cemetery and the Interstate 195 overpass when the crash occurred, police said.

Recommended reads

On Cape Cod anyway, the summer job is back

The rising cost of living for young people, combined with an unusually tight labor market, has teens working summer jobs at rates not seen for years.

In spite of themselves, Aerosmith persevered through the rock ’n’ roll version of nine lives
The region’s live music scene has famously produced some world-class bands, but none has come close to the relentless rock ’n’ roll-ness of Aerosmith. As the band finally calls it quits after 54 years, we look back (and crank it up).

Last year, Elizabeth Warren and JD Vance were a political odd couple. Here’s what that might tell us about the 2024 election.
The duo’s common interest speaks to an increasing willingness in both parties to embrace anti-corporate populism — a trend that could continue to be a key campaign theme through November.

Is it safe to go in the water? These Mass. beaches regularly violate bacteria safety standards.
An increasing number of swimming beaches in Massachusetts have a worsening bacteria problem that poses a threat to the public.

Culture & Lifestyle

This week’s TV: The boys are back in town as Matt Damon and the Afflecks bring ‘The Instigators’ to streaming

Cape Ann Museum goes public with capital campaign

This week’s freebies and deals: Art, photography classes, a ‘Goonies’ screening, and more

Chenoweth charms, but Broadway-bound ‘The Queen of Versailles’ is a mixed bag

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 | Ian Urbina, Pete McKenzie, & Milko Schvartzman

Taking over from the inside: How China became the superpower of seafood
EDITORIAL

Biden’s Supreme Court and presidential reform plan may be untested. But it’s worth trying to protect the rule of law.
MARCELA GARCÍA

The hidden tax power of undocumented immigrants
SCOT LEHIGH

Fickle fortune frowns upon The Great Trumpkin
Kelly Turley

Shelter policy is cruel and harmful
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Harris closes in on her pick for running mate. Follow live updates.

Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing for a crucial week that includes her most critical decision yet: choosing a running mate.

Boston councilor to introduce new ordinance focused on examining racial, social equity in new policies

The initiative will specifically focus on both creating and analyzing policies in historically unequal areas, such as education, economic stability, housing, and employment opportunities.
watch

Is pet insurance worth it? Or a waste?

We love our pets, and would do just about anything to keep them safe and healthy. But health challenges or accidents can happen at anytime, and vet bills are expensive.

Archbishop-elect Richard Henning: ‘My first job is to be a listener’

In a press conference, Henning, selected to be the future leader of the Boston Archdiocese, promised first to be a listener in his new role in Boston.

Sports

john powers | on the olympics

What is it like to be an ‘Individual Neutral Athlete’ at the Paris Olympics?

Though Russia and Belarus are banned from these Games, a few of their athletes are allowed to compete — with certain restrictions.

At Paris Olympics, Tom Brady and his daughter meet athletes and root for Team USA. See photos and videos.

“Tom Brady wanted a selfie with me!!!” Ilona Maher, the bronze-winning women's rugby player from Vermont, posted on her Instagram story Sunday.
olympics

The US women’s basketball team is in the knockout stage. See the Olympic tournament schedule.

The WNBA's biggest stars are teaming up in France to try to win an eighth straight gold.
olympics

Simone Biles takes silver in floor exercise in Paris Olympics send-off; Jordan Chiles wins bronze
Red Sox at Royals | 8:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 111: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes
olympics

Stephen Curry on his first Olympics, Kevin Durant, and Team USA’s other superstars: ‘We’re all about winning’

Business

Dow drops 760 points, and Japanese stocks suffer worst crash since 1987 amid US economy worries

Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing US economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.
THE FINE PRINT

How is ‘trip insurance’ different from ‘trip protection’? A Danvers couple found out the hard way.

Milda Walkley and Leo Peters canceled their Mediterranean trip well in advance, but Viking Cruises imposed a $3,800 cancellation penalty because they mistakenly filed with Viking’s insurer, not Viking directly.
watch

Is pet insurance worth it? Or a waste?

As the summer tourism season wears on, hotel workers say they’re feeling the effects of understaffing
magazine
Best of the Best

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

Best of the Best

Live the high life at Boston’s 6 best rooftop bars and restaurants

Best of the Best

Boston’s 9 best ice cream shops for a blazing hot day. Or a rainy one.
summer travel

30 ways to have the perfect Cape Cod vacation

metro

Bishop of Providence Richard Henning named successor to Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley

A new archbishop is coming to Boston. Here’s what to know about Bishop Richard Henning.

In Narragansett, some landlords sue to stop town’s new law on short-term rentals, calling it a ‘scheme’ to ban rentals

sports

The Quinn Priester-Nick Yorke swap is an intriguing one, and other Red Sox thoughts

Tom Brady shows up at gymastics Olympic venue to watch Simone Biles on final day of competition

Your Olympics daily digest: Here’s what to watch on Monday

business

As Wall Street reels, investors change their tune on the Fed

Steward bidder says it would have bought Carney, Nashoba, and other hospitals

R.I. startup is developing eco-friendly building materials from corn cobs and cannabis waste

politics

Harris closes in on her pick for running mate. Follow live updates.

Rally dates are set. Venues are chosen. The only thing missing for Kamala Harris’ blitz is her VP choice

Harris closes in on her pick for running mate, and Trump proposes a Fox News debate. Here’s how the weekend unfolded.

Nation

Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida as Category 1 storm and threatens catastrophic flooding

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze

Did a father tell his teenage son to kill rapper PnB Rock? Jurors to hear closing arguments at trial.

World

Bangladesh’s PM resigns and flees country as protesters storm her residence capping weeks of unrest

Protests toppled Bangladesh’s government and drove powerful PM into exile. How did they get to this point?

UK prime minister convenes emergency panel to end days of far-right violence across Britain

opinion

The shame of the state’s nursing homes

Healey is right — the shelter system is at a breaking point

Shelter policy is cruel and harmful

lifestyle

This week’s freebies and deals: Art, photography classes, a ‘Goonies’ screening, and more

My friend’s girlfriend doesn’t trust me

Jordan’s royal court announces the birth of Princess Iman, King Abdullah’s first grandchild

food & dining

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

REV Burger opens in Beverly; one of Boston’s best bars gets a dark revamp

A menu of appealing dishes greets diners at Ninebark in West Newton

travel

So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets

Fun, unexpected, and accessible: A roundup of recommendations for travelers with mobility issues

Medical records from Holland America are mysteriously held up

Arts

Smithsonian curator Angela Tate to join Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket

Jewelry artist Tanya Crane mixes small scale with ‘Big Pimpin’’

Cape Ann Museum goes public with capital campaign

Books

Jessica Anthony’s new book does ‘The Most’ with a tight time frame

Beach reads: 10 best thrillers and mysteries of 2024 so far

‘Circle of Hope’ is the portrait of a church in crisis, and the messy humanity that might save us all

Movies

‘Kneecap’ is the somewhat true tale of an Irish-language hip-hop group

‘The Instigators’: a heist-gone-wrong movie done right? Nope.

In ‘Sing Sing,’ art lifts up a theater troupe of incarcerated men

Television

This week’s TV: The boys are back in town as Matt Damon and the Afflecks bring ‘The Instigators’ to streaming

On Broadway soon, on two very different series back then

For 101 minutes, Glamourama Central visits HBO

music

Ice Spice ignites MGM Fenway as her first headlining tour stops in Boston

Longtime host on Boston radio station Country 102.5 to retire after 3 decades

In spite of themselves, Aerosmith persevered through the rock ’n’ roll version of nine lives

Theater/Dance

Chenoweth charms, but Broadway-bound ‘The Queen of Versailles’ is a mixed bag

Broadway fans have been making pilgrimages to Boston for overlapping ‘Queen of Versailles’ and ‘Gatsby’

Cats (yes cats) that play instruments and perform acrobatic tricks bring feline fun to Arlington

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

Walter Shapiro, political columnist with a contrarian streak, dies at 77

Alexander Waugh, literary scion of a literary dynasty, dies at 60

Wolfgang Rihm, prolific contemporary classical music composer, dies at 72