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Kamala Harris holds first rally with vice president pick Tim Walz. Follow live updates.

In choosing Walz, Harris looks to keep the Democratic ‘honeymoon’ going

In tapping the Minnesota governor, Harris passed over higher-profile Democrats such as Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona.

Diet Dew, piglets, and Beyonce Day: VP candidate Tim Walz has had his share of viral moments

Now that Vice President Kamala Harris has named Tim Walz as her 2024 running mate, a wave of online posts have begun to resurface, introducing the Minnesota governor to a wider audience.

Who is Tim Walz? Five things to know about Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president.

The 60-year-old Democrat and military veteran rose to the forefront with a series of plain-spoken television appearances in the days after President Biden decided not to seek a second term.

Who is Gwen Walz, the wife of Tim Walz?

After Wu pressures Senate, Spilka all but declares property tax proposal dead on Beacon Hill

The home rule petition unexpectedly advanced out of the House last minute after Wu and House leadership agreed to some changes to the proposal, but the Senate didn't take it up before a chaotic end to formal sessions last week.

Amid inter-chamber dispute, Healey urges lawmakers to reconvene, vote on what senator dubs ‘colonoscopy of climate policy’

Massachusetts now has a ‘historic’ $5.2 billion housing law on the books. But how far will it go?

Steward landlords turn over properties to their lender, advancing sales talks

The state of Massachusetts has extended a bridge loan in hopes of finalizing the hospital sales by week’s end.
Brockton Hospital to reopen next week following 2023 fire

Lawsuit alleging rampant antisemitism at Harvard to continue, judge rules

Jewish student alleges the Ivy League school allowed antisemitism to prosper on its campus after the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

In Boston, just four of city’s top 100 earners are women. The majority are white men.
Data obtained by the Globe highlight the gender and race gaps in city government pay.

Weather Focus | Dave Epstein

It may be summer, but solar autumn has already arrived

Although the loss of light is noticeable by July, it’s the first week of August when the sunlight really starts to diminish.
Forecast: More rain is on the way this afternoon as front stalls over New England

Latest maps show Debby’s forecast flood risk, track as storm rages toward New England

N.Y. homeowner testifies that RFK Jr. rents a room, at trial disputing whether he lives in the state
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Jordan Chiles got bumped onto the gymnastics podium — and how it happened left a Romanian gymnast in tears
Chiles's score went up after an inquiry added .1 to her start value. Ana Barbosu, who wasn't aware the inquiry had been submitted, already had her country's flag draped around her shoulders and was celebrating what she thought was her first bronze.

Postcard from Paris: A ‘Les Misérables’ fan goes to Mass in Victor Hugo’s Paris neighborhood What do they sell at a Paris Olympics concession stand? A Globe sports reporter taste-tested some options.
Games & Puzzles

Play Decathalon

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

Jerod Mayo on potential Brandon Aiyuk trade: ‘I don’t talk about players on other teams’

Aiyuk has asked the 49ers for a trade after skipping their offseason program because of frustration over the slow progress of contract talks.
On the Street

In Worcester, a ballpark and a neighborhood rise together

As with many stadium deals that require public financing, building Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, was controversial. But so far, the bet seems to be paying off.

‘It feels so relieving.’ Students celebrate free community college program

News earlier last week that the $58 billion state budget signed into law by Governor Maura Healey included free community college for students of all ages seemed almost too good to be true.
Opinion

‘Color me disappointed’: Six Opinion writers weigh in on Tim Walz

Kamala Harris selected Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate to take on Donald Trump and JD Vance in the 2024 election. Can the Harris-Walz ticket win?
RENÉE GRAHAM

Why Donald Trump is attacking Kamala Harris’s racial identity
IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

The secret history and uncertain future of purple
MARCELA GARCÍA

There may be no way to overthrow Maduro
EDITORIAL

Let’s help ‘childless cat ladies’ who want to have a child, not mock them
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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24 dogs from South Carolina sent to Salem shelter ahead of Tropical Storm Debby; will be placed up for adoption

Bain Capital inks deal to expand headquarters at 200 Clarendon
It's one of the largest office space deals since the pandemic.

‘I’m not that exciting’: Boston’s future archbishop evokes humility
Boston’s next archbishop struck a tone of modesty as he was formally named the successor to Cardinal Seán O’Malley on Monday. “I am not worthy of this call,” said archbishop-elect Richard Henning.

tech lab

The power of beer cans: Boston startup says it can unleash the energy stored in aluminum

The company, Found Energy, says its technology produces heat, steam, and hydrogen while returning the metal back to the raw materials from which it was made. Those materials, in turn, can be used to make more aluminum.

Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader

Hamas said in a statement it named Sinwar as the new head of its political bureau to replace Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Iran last week in a presumed Israeli strike.

Former chef sues R.I. sushi restaurant chain, claiming it violated labor laws, underpaid workers
A former chef at Jacky’s Galaxie, a Rhode Island-based sushi chain, is suing the company, accusing its owners of deliberately violating labor laws and underpaying its workers.

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Beth Teitell

‘Quiet vacationing’ is the workplace trend of summer. But is it ethical?

“Quiet vacationing” is hooky on steroids. Some employees sneak away for weeks with a few strategic emails and calls. The requirements? A manager who’s not into micro-managing. A light workload. And chutzpah.

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Road warriors against cancer lift up Pan-Mass Challenge founder
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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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Who’s going to fix this?’ As book bans proliferate, kid-lit authors take matters into their own hands.

Meet the Sherborn resident who stars in Netflix’s wildly popular kids show ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’

Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band bring familiar fanfare to Fenway Park

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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

JOAN VENNOCHI

Are ‘politics, sports, and revenge’ behind state’s failure to move on Everett stadium?
Karen Stabiner

The DiCaprio effect when dating after 50
Maggie Hassan

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

Evan Gershkovich comes home after a prisoner exchange worth making
IDEAS | Ian Urbina, Pete McKenzie, & Milko Schvartzman

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

After Wu pressures Senate, Spilka all but declares property tax proposal dead on Beacon Hill

The home rule petition unexpectedly advanced out of the House last minute after Wu and House leadership agreed to some changes to the proposal, but the Senate didn't take it up before a chaotic end to formal sessions last week.

24 dogs from South Carolina sent to Salem shelter ahead of Tropical Storm Debby; will be placed up for adoption

The dogs, including many puppies, are being transported from the Charleston Animal Society (CAS) to the Northeast Animal Shelter, MSPCA Animal Care and Adoption Center (MSPCA-Angell) announced.

Amid inter-chamber dispute, Healey urges lawmakers to reconvene, vote on what senator dubs ‘colonoscopy of climate policy’

Governor Maura Healey is urging Massachusetts lawmakers to return to the State House to pass reforms to the state’s siting and permitting process for clean energy projects.

Fisherman captures whale ‘putting on an absolute show’ in Dorchester Bay

This breaching whale was captured twirling through the air and splashing in Dorchester Bay by a local fisherman Monday morning.

Sports

olympics

Team USA men’s basketball is onto the semifinals. See the Olympic tournament bracket.

Jayson Tatum is gunning for his second Olympic gold alongside LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant. See when the Americans play and how to watch.
patriots training camp

Training camp observations: It’s a sloppy day in the rain for Patriots

The Patriots did a good job of cutting down on mistakes over the last few practices in extreme heat, but they struggled to stay composed in the rain.
olympics

Sophia Smith’s extra-time winner sends US women’s soccer to first Olympic final since 2012

The young star's 95th minute tally pushed Team USA into Saturday's gold medal match, where they will face Brazil.
patriots

Jerod Mayo on potential Brandon Aiyuk trade: ‘I don’t talk about players on other teams’
olympics

US men’s basketball rolls past Brazil, Steve Kerr sticks to his guns, and other observations
Patriots notebook

A call to arms: Jerod Mayo expects all four Patriots quarterbacks to play in preseason opener vs. the Panthers

Business

Microsoft says Delta was largely responsible for flight cancellations

Microsoft said Delta had sought to deflect from its own shortcomings by blaming the technology giant for its problems.

After Wu pressures Senate, Spilka all but declares property tax proposal dead on Beacon Hill

The home rule petition unexpectedly advanced out of the House last minute after Wu and House leadership agreed to some changes to the proposal, but the Senate didn't take it up before a chaotic end to formal sessions last week.

X, owned by Elon Musk, brings antitrust suit accusing advertisers of a boycott

Russian disinformation amplifies the debate over Algerian boxer Imane Khelif — and undermines the Olympics
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summer travel

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

Boston’s 7 best boutique hotels, for your vacation or staycation needs
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22 things to do in Boston for visitors (and residents looking to rediscover a classic)
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We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

metro

Massachusetts now has a ‘historic’ $5.2 billion housing law on the books. But how far will it go?

Thousands of N.H. children to benefit from summer food assistance program

Lawsuit alleging rampant antisemitism at Harvard to continue, judge rules

sports

Game 112: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes

Russian disinformation amplifies the debate over Algerian boxer Imane Khelif — and undermines the Olympics

Massachusetts’ Gabby Thomas wins Olympic gold in the 200 meters in dominant performance

business

Steward landlords turn over properties to their lender, advancing sales talks

This Boston bar was named one of the country’s best by USA Today

Brockton Hospital to reopen next week following 2023 fire

politics

Kamala Harris holds first rally with vice president pick Tim Walz. Follow live updates.

Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will debut as the 2024 Democratic ticket at a Philadelphia rally

In choosing Walz, Harris looks to keep the Democratic ‘honeymoon’ going

Nation

Nobel laureate tapped to lead interim government in Bangladesh

Hearing seeks insight into blowout on a Boeing jet that pilots said threw the flight into ‘chaos’

Decline in veterans’ homelessness spurs hopes for a broader solution

World

Long battle for a ruined city takes a desperate turn

Hamas says it has chosen Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the Oct. 7 attacks, as its new leader

Bangladesh’s president dissolves parliament, clearing the way for elections to replace ousted leader

opinion

There may be no way to overthrow Maduro

Are ‘politics, sports, and revenge’ behind state’s failure to move on Everett stadium?

More bike lanes? Let’s vote.

lifestyle

Searching for some (peri)-menopause friends

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

My friend’s girlfriend doesn’t trust me

food & dining

Light summer meals in 30 minutes or less

Food Crayon adds a taste of flavor and fun

This Boston bar was named one of the country’s best by USA Today

travel

‘Quiet vacationing’ is the workplace trend of summer. But is it ethical?

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

Arts

Audrey Flack, painter, sculptor and photorealist pioneer, dies at 93

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

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

Books

The lives and loves of Peggy Guggenheim

‘Hitler’s People’ looks at the past to warn about a possible future

For Dinaw Mengestu, reading can be a return to his youth

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

Meet the Sherborn resident who stars in Netflix’s wildly popular kids show ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’

It’s time for ‘Summer Under the Stars’ on TCM

5 rings, 15 questions

music

Def Leppard, Journey, and Steve Miller Band bring familiar fanfare to Fenway Park

Nile Rodgers, Laufey, and more deliver good times on the final day of the Newport Jazz Festival

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

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

Audrey Flack, painter, sculptor and photorealist pioneer, dies at 93

Tsung-Dao Lee, 97, physicist who challenged a law of nature, dies

Peter Theisinger, 78, dies; led Mars rover missions for NASA