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Cambridge spent years — and $1.4 million — hiding harassment claims against high-profile police officer

Public documents detail that the city quietly settled with three female Cambridge police officers who had accused a high-profile sergeant of sexual harassment.

South Boston condo where remains of four babies were hidden in freezer yielded evidence in unrelated homicide case

The Suffolk district attorney’s office recently revealed the link between the two cases in a redacted court filing.

Biden says he dropped out of presidential election because he feared being a ‘distraction’ to Democrats

President Biden said he ended his reelection bid after hearing from congressional Democrats that he’d harm their chances in November.

Trump reportedly used a slur often targeted at women against Harris in private conversations More live updates from the campaign trail

Steward again postpones bankruptcy sales hearing for six Massachusetts hospitals

It was the fourth time Steward, which is running out of operating capital, has delayed a scheduled sales hearing for the hospitals.

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologizes after yelling homophobic slur at fan in Fenway Park stands
Duran was caught on a hot mike during his at-bat in the sixth inning of the Red Sox' loss to the Astros..

Red Sox promote their big three prospects — Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel — to Triple A Worcester

Tourists visited the Hogback Mountain Scenic Overlook in October 2014.

Pedestrian fatally struck near scenic overlook in Vermont, officials say

US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off

Two 13-year-old boys arrested for alleged armed robbery in East Boston, police say

Steamship Authority cancels multiple weekend trips because of crew shortages

The American track athletes — especially the sprinters, like this gold-medal winning 4x100 relay team of (from left) Sha'Carri Richardson, Massachusetts' Gabby Thomas, Twanisha Terry, and Melissa Jefferson — had a remarkable showing in Paris.

john powers | on the olympics

Team USA, just as it did a century ago, emerged on top of the Olympic medal count. Here’s a sport-by-sport look back.

The US made the podium in 29 disciplines ranging from boxing to breaking, surfing to sports climbing.

US women hold off France to win record eighth straight Olympic gold, but it wasn’t easy

Brittney Griner couldn't stop the tears from flowing as she got every emotional during the playing of the national anthem after the US women won gold in basketball in Paris.

Brittney Griner’s tears after US wins Olympic gold stand for everything she’s been through these past two years

“My country fought for me to get back, and I was able to bring home gold for my country. And I mean, there’s just no greater feeling,” said Britney Griner.

Fireworks ignite during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11.

Paris closes out the 2024 Olympics with a final star-studded show

Sifan Hassan sprints to cross the finish in first.

Sifan Hassan, fresh off two medals on the track, stuns in women’s marathon

Jordan Chiles competed in just the floor exercise because of the Olympics' two-per-country rule. The bronze she won was her only individual medal of the Games.

Jordan Chiles is being asked to return her bronze medal. Shame on the IOC for making this decision.

Apartment rent tracker

What’s the rent where you live? The Globe’s new rent tracker keeps tabs all over Eastern Mass.

See the latest rent estimates and trends for cities and towns in the Greater Boston area.

YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: Vince Vaughn, in the role of his life, brings big ‘Bad Monkey’ energy to Apple TV+
Plus, the Olympics pass the torch to the fourth steamy season of “Emily in Paris.”

People examined the hearing calendar at the Department of Justice Immigration Court in the John F. Kennedy Federal Building in Boston on May 16.

Immigration courts in Mass. on pace to have record number of deportation filings

The rising number of deportation cases in the state mirrors a national trend.

Cardinal Sean O'Malley, left, and bishop of Providence, R.I., Richard Henning, right, spoke to reporters during a news conference, Monday, Aug. 5 in Braintree.

In Archbishop-elect Richard Henning, supporters see ‘a great comfort’ in new Boston leader

Henning is poised to take over as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, one of the largest Catholic communities in the United States with more than 1.8 million members.

Taylor Swift tribute singer June (center) and backup dancers Josh Tompong (left) and Greta Koenig performed a Taylor Swift tribute concert in Canobie Lake Park in Salem, N.H., on July 27.

New Hampshire may have the Eras Tour experience you need

A Taylor Swift impersonator at Canobie Lake Park has gone viral on TikTok for her uncanny resemblance to Swift and lively performances.

Missy Elliott performed at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on July 27. The hip-hop star took over TD Garden Saturday night.

Missy Elliott helps Boston lose control with ‘Out of This World’ show at TD Garden

The hip-hop futurist's first headlining tour stopped in Boston on Saturday, accompanied by Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland.

Opinion

IDEAS | JEAN TROUNSTINE

You don’t need kids to have a stake in the future

I might not have cats, but I am childless by choice. That doesn’t make me selfish or shortsighted.

Why term limits are needed for Supreme Court justices

Term limits for Supreme Court justices are an assault on the judiciary

The wrong way to boost legislative pay

The case for colorblindness is as compelling — and vital — as ever

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Have a blast at Boston’s best bowling, bouldering, mini golf, and more

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Woman airlifted to Boston hospital after e-bike crash in Groveland, officials say

A woman was airlifted to a Boston hospital after she suffered serious injuries in an electric bike crash in Groveland on Sunday evening, officials said.

Boston man accused of pulling a knife while being escorted out of Dorchester tavern, police say

A Boston man was arrested after witnesses told police he had pulled out a knife and threatened a person as he was being escorted out of a tavern in the Lower Mills section of Dorchester early Sunday morning, police said.

Hong Kong’s top court upholds convictions of 7 prominent pro-democracy activists over 2019 protest
Seven of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists lost their final bid to overturn their convictions at the city’s top court on Monday over their roles in one of the biggest anti-government protests in 2019.

Crowd marches down Newbury St. to rally for Sonya Massey death by police shooting
People came with megaphones and signs with messages like “Justice for Sonya Massey” and “Stop the war on Black America.” Some wore shirts with the same messages, and others had on ones that said “Black Lives Matter.”

Hull man dies after being struck by SUV in North Attleborough, officials say

Daniel Stober was hit by a 2013 GMC Acadia near 178 Commonwealth Ave. in North Attleborough, officials said.

Man injured in Dorchester shooting; Quincy teen arrested, police say

A man was injured in a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday night, and a Quincy teenager was later arrested on gun charges in connection with the shooting, officials said.

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The obsession with quintessential Ocean State specialties has mostly been lost on this Globe writer. Until now.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

New Englanders are great at handling blizzards. Let’s apply that know-how to heat waves.
We know how to do snow around here. But can we New Englanders be just as hardy when it comes to extreme heat?

What students say the pro-Palestinian movement is really about
A summer camp called the “Western Massachusetts Popular University for Palestine” is meant to bring attention to the war in Gaza. But participants also view the conflict as a symptom of a wider global malaise.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

As severe turbulence increases, why isn’t seat belt use on planes required at all times?
Researchers say climate change is making the skies less friendly. You won’t catch them — or some pilots — unbuckled midflight.

Culture & Lifestyle

Emmy nominee Carol Burnett in "Palm Royale."

Still so glad we’ve had this time together

Eddie Palmieri will headline the festival.

Inaugural Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! International Music Festival coming to the Common this September

Colleen AF Venable, the author of "Kiss Number 8," at her home in the Berkshires. Stacked around her are books from friends and fellow authors who have also written titles that have been banned or challenged. She's one of some 2,000 members who have recently joined the advocacy group Authors Against Book Bans.

Is a single word enough to get a children’s book blacklisted? Maybe — if that word is ‘nonbinary.’

Jenny Slate, left, and Blake Lively in a scene from "It Ends With Us."

Jenny Slate is living her dream New England life — on and off screen

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

A menstrual product dispenser inside a women's restroom at Purdue University in 2020. The school, like many other institutions around the country, eventually decided to stock bathrooms with free tampons and other feminine hygiene products.

Putting free tampons in all school bathrooms is hardly a radical idea

A resident care associate helped a resident in a wheelchair at senior living facility.

One way to control health care costs: crack down on dubious diagnoses

IDEAS | BRYAN KETT

Who was the monster beating me to the communal crossword puzzle?

Heather Hopp-Bruce

Exploding watermelons, orange cats, and other chance encounters

Televisions showed former president Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, as he spoke on the fourth and final night of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on July 18.

Trump’s disability comments speak to what another term presages

Heather Hopp-Bruce/Globe staff; Adobe

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Cambridge spent years — and $1.4 million — hiding harassment claims against high-profile police officer

Public documents detail that the city quietly settled with three female Cambridge police officers who had accused a high-profile sergeant of sexual harassment.

One judge, two different rulings on MIT, Harvard lawsuits

Based on the allegations outlined in each complaint, Stearns found that Harvard administrators displayed “deliberate indifference” to the concerns of Jewish and Israeli students while MIT leaders did not.

Innovations in forensic science have driven growth at R.I.’s state crime lab

Over the years, the lab has added facilities and systems, along with staff experts, in specialties like fingerprints and firearms.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

We’re in for a beautiful week ahead of sunshine and lower humidity

Humidity levels are going to be comfortable and this means that the nights will be wonderful for sleeping.

Sports

The American track athletes — especially the sprinters, like this gold-medal winning 4x100 relay team of (from left) Sha'Carri Richardson, Massachusetts' Gabby Thomas, Twanisha Terry, and Melissa Jefferson — had a remarkable showing in Paris.

john powers | on the olympics

Team USA, just as it did a century ago, emerged on top of the Olympic medal count. Here’s a sport-by-sport look back.

The US made the podium in 29 disciplines ranging from boxing to breaking, surfing to sports climbing.

Bronze medalist Noah Lyles of Team United States wears a mask as he celebrates on the podium during the Men's 200m medal ceremony on day fourteen of the Olympic Games at Stade de France on Aug. 9 in Paris, France.

Noah Lyles feared bronchitis after positive COVID test, but now pushes through with new career goals

Asthma didn’t stop Noah Lyles from taking on the 200 meter at the Paris Olympics, even after testing positive for COVID-19.

Brittney Griner couldn't stop the tears from flowing as she got every emotional during the playing of the national anthem after the US women won gold in basketball in Paris.

Brittney Griner’s tears after US wins Olympic gold stand for everything she’s been through these past two years

“My country fought for me to get back, and I was able to bring home gold for my country. And I mean, there’s just no greater feeling,” said Britney Griner.

After spinning Joey Logano on the final lap, Austin Dillon prevails in overtime at Richmond

Max Greyserman melts down and Aaron Rai takes advantage to win the Wyndham Championship

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologizes after yelling homophobic slur at fan in Fenway Park stands

Business

Steward again postpones bankruptcy sales hearing for six Massachusetts hospitals

It was the fourth time Steward, which is running out of operating capital, has delayed a scheduled sales hearing for the hospitals.

Can free rent revive downtown San Francisco?

The hope is that these pop-up operations will pay rent and sign longer leases after the free-rent period is over and that their presence will regenerate foot traffic in the area.

Some schools are racing to ban student phones

The US economy is wonky right now. How about in Massachusetts?

magazine

The cofounders of The Satanic Temple, who go by the pseudonyms Lucien Greaves (left) and Malcolm Jarry, at headquarters in Salem.

They’re friends. They’re Satanists. They have a plan to save American democracy.

From coffee milk to cheese-less pizza, why are Rhode Island’s iconic foods so weird?

This week's daters: Adam and Faith.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Having a bucket list tells me he’s an adventurous person’

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

metro

A Steamship Authority ferry traveled from Woods Hole to Marth's Vineyard in 2018. The Steamship Authority was forced to cancel multiple ferry trips between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend because of a crew shortage on Saturday and a slew of delays that followed through Sunday, officials said.

Steamship Authority cancels multiple weekend trips because of crew shortages

South Boston condo where remains of four babies were hidden in freezer yielded evidence in unrelated homicide case

Pedestrian fatally struck near scenic overlook in Vermont, officials say

sports

Jarren Duran exchanged words with a fan during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on Sunday.

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran apologizes after yelling homophobic slur at fan in Fenway Park stands

Ceddanne Rafaela a bright spot on an otherwise disheartening day for Red Sox

Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas nearing return from rib cage injury

business

President Biden.

Biden says he dropped out of presidential election because he feared being a ‘distraction’ to Democrats

US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off

Brazilian authorities investigate deadly plane crash as families arrive for rescue efforts

politics

President Biden during a bike ride in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Sunday, Aug. 11. In his first interview since ending his campaign, which aired Sunday, the president said it was imperative for the party to beat Donald Trump.

Biden says he dropped out of presidential election because he feared being a ‘distraction’ to Democrats

Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?

From Biden to Gabbard, here’s what Harris’ past debates show before a faceoff with Trump

Nation

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the American Federation of Teachers in Houston on July 25.

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

Some schools are racing to ban student phones

Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and JD Vance as a Republican shadow

World

A car is seen near flames in Dioni, northeast of Athens, Greece, on Aug. 12.

Major wildfire rages out of control on fringes of Greek capital; hundreds of firefighters deployed

More Russians are urged to flee Ukraine’s cross-border attack as the Kremlin scrambles to respond

South Korea and US will start summer military drills next week to counter North Korean threats

opinion

Jon Voight and Liev Schreiber in "Ray Donovan."

From ‘heah’ to an eternity of Boston accents onscreen

With an AI assist, ride-hailing firms tilt market in their favor

The threat is real: Conservative justices hold too much power

lifestyle

A summer yoga class at the New England Aquarium.

Free events and deals: waterfront fun with the aquarium, State House drama, plus Boston’s African Festival returns

How much chemistry should anyone feel on a first date?

The novel that will make you happy to live in Boston

food & dining

Kaitlin Nagle of South Boston, Rachel Mulhern of Milton, Mike McDonagh of Dorchester, and Jen Reddish of Weymouth, were among the customers at The Blarney Stone on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006.

The Blarney Stone, legendary Dorchester pub, closes its doors

Boston’s Greco brings Greek fast-casual to the Burlington Mall

Añejo opens in Plymouth; Dryft drifts into Wellesley

travel

A Steamship Authority ferry traveled from Woods Hole to Marth's Vineyard in 2018. The Steamship Authority was forced to cancel multiple ferry trips between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard over the weekend because of a crew shortage on Saturday and a slew of delays that followed through Sunday, officials said.

Steamship Authority cancels multiple weekend trips because of crew shortages

How to pick the right tour company

Psst. Hey, sailor. Are you looking for a good time? Then have I got a cruise for you.

Arts

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Michelangelo, "Mikey," voiced by Shamon Brown Jr., Donatello "Donnie," voiced by Micah Abbey, background left, Leonardo "Leo", voiced by Nicolas Cantu, and Raphael "Raph," voiced by Brady Noon.

Art history gallery opens in Dover, N.H., to mark birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Harvard to retain Sackler name on two university-owned buildings

On your mark. Get set. G.O.A.T.

Books

"The God of the Woods," Liz Moore, Riverhead Books and "The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War,"
Erik Larson, Crown.

Local bestsellers for the week ended Aug. 4

Choosing a BPL writer-in-residence, publishing the Clemente Writing Project, and a poet laureate for Maine

In Peter Heller’s ‘Burn,’ old friends face a smoldering mystery

Movies

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Michelangelo, "Mikey," voiced by Shamon Brown Jr., Donatello "Donnie," voiced by Micah Abbey, background left, Leonardo "Leo", voiced by Nicolas Cantu, and Raphael "Raph," voiced by Brady Noon.

Art history gallery opens in Dover, N.H., to mark birthplace of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 12-18

‘Quiz Show’ still asks the right questions 30 years later

Television

Vince Vaughn and Natalie Martinez in "Bad Monkey," premiering Wednesday on Apple TV+.

This week’s TV: Vince Vaughn, in the role of his life, brings big ‘Bad Monkey’ energy to Apple TV+

Beyond reason: Aaron Sorkin on why ‘The West Wing’ wouldn’t work now

Still so glad we’ve had this time together

music

Missy Elliott performed at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on July 27. The hip-hop star took over TD Garden Saturday night.

Missy Elliott helps Boston lose control with ‘Out of This World’ show at TD Garden

Inaugural Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! International Music Festival coming to the Common this September

Jordan Knight and NKOTB plan to impress hometown crowd with ‘Magic’ Mansfield show

Theater/Dance

Elmer “Elmstreet” Martinez is a Somerville-based arts producer and breaker, hip-hop educator, emcee, and host to “Rebirth,” a local breaking jam where people get together and show off moves.

For the local breakdancing community, Olympic attention is thrilling — and complicated

New ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr

In ‘Searching for Goya,’ a truth is found: ‘We shouldn’t be brutalizing one another’

Health

A CVS pharmacy location in San Francisco, Calif.

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

Then-Senator Symms (far left) joined a group of Republican senators posing with shirts showing their support of President Reagan's economic plans in September of 1981. With Symms, from left, were Malcolm Wallop of Wyoming, Charles Percy of Illinois, and Chuck Grassley of Iowa.

Steve Symms, senator who was voice of conservative ire, dies at 86

Susan Wojcicki, internet pioneer at Google, YouTube, dies at 56

Hall of Fame golfer and eight-time PGA winner Juan ‘Chi Chi’ Rodriguez dies at 88