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Saugus Public Schools residency rules are illegally barring migrant children, lawyers allege

A Saugus Public Schools policy adopted in 2023 requires families to produce specific identification documents that attorneys note many immigrants lack, such as a US passport or Massachusetts driver’s license.

Why so many Haitian migrants at the border are still Massachusetts bound, despite the state’s ‘we’re full’ message

Somerville names Shumeane Benford new police chief
Benford will take the helm of Somerville’s police department after serving in a range of public safety roles in Boston over the last three decades.

Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death
A prosecutor said the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a text message how much he would be willing to pay.

Here’s what you need to know about fall booster shots for COVID-19, other respiratory illnesses

Local infectious disease experts expect updated shots to arrive sometime in September.

See the latest COVID data from Mass.

Harvard settles lawsuit over claims of sexual harassment by a professor

Three graduate students who sued Harvard University in 2022 over its response to sexual harassment allegations against a prominent professor reached a settlement with the university this week, court record show.

John Manning, Harvard's new permanent provost.

Harvard taps conservative lawyer for second-most powerful leadership role

Ernesto grows into Category 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power

A hurricane warning was in effect for Bermuda, with Ernesto expected to pass near or over the island Saturday.

With hurricane season ramping up, one key metric of storm intensity and energy stands out

Former Dover doctor, charged with killing wife, cites Karen Read case in seeking investigators’ phones

Baby found unresponsive inside car in Lexington may have been there for hours, officials say

It was high times for Drake Maye (center), who scored in the second quarter.

Ben Volin | Instant analysis

After a promising performance by Drake Maye, Patriots fans can lay off the panic button

Maye got an extended look against the Eagles, and it was everything you want to see out of a rookie quarterback.

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sees his first extended game action in loss to Eagles Watch Patriots quarterback Drake Maye score his first NFL preseason touchdown

Tom Brady recently talked leadership with Harvard Business School dean Nitin Nohria.

In Harvard interview, Tom Brady discusses leadership, describing Bill Belichick’s style as ‘often based on fear’

“I like to think my style complemented Coach Belichick’s,” Brady said, noting he often he played a version of “good cop” to Belichick’s “bad cop.”

‘Just unconscionable’: Nashoba Valley residents rail against hospital closure
Steward Health Care still plans to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center at the end of the month, but residents and staff don’t plan to let it go quietly.

Mass. Legislature votes to expand access to midwives, improve maternal health care
Along with licensing midwives, the bill also addresses postpartum depression, access to breast milk, and insurance coverage for doulas.

Disney is arguing that the lawsuit should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman's husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service.

Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’

A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump National Golf Club, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in Bedminster, N.J.

Trump holds news conference at his NJ golf club, says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ on Harris

Former president Donald Trump said he thinks he’s “entitled to personal attacks” on his Democratic rival, saying he’s “very angry” at Vice President Kamala Harris because of the criminal charges he faces.

A Boston fund-raiser sparks a football coach standoff between Walz and Tommy Tuberville

On Thursday, Medicare announced agreements to discount prices on 10 key prescription drugs.

Medicare negotiated discounts on 10 popular drugs. What could that mean for you?

Agreement with drugmakers will lower the list price of 10 major prescription drugs, but questions remain about how much of the savings will be passed on to patients.

Which drugs are affected by the new price negotiations? Here’s a list.

Gunnar Henderson put the Orioles on top to stay with a two-run homer in the fourth inning.

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Home runs hurt Red Sox again in series-opening loss to Orioles

Nick Pivetta yielded just three hits in five innings, but two of them left the yard.

Between-pitch recovery is one of the last steps before Triston Casas’s return to the majors

Thousands of sunflowers at Colby Farms in Newbury, where 1-year-old Meilani Brienze Encarnacion, of Lynn, enjoyed an early birthday present in 2021.

It’s sunflower season! Here’s where to find these lush fields of gold in Greater Boston.

Sunflower season is in full swing in New England, so now’s the perfect time to go out and get lost among the stalks.

Opinion

Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 project, 15 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard.

‘It makes no sense to just cede the future to China’: A climate check with Ed Markey ahead of the election

A longtime climate leader, Senator Markey sees real progress in the push for renewable energy and decreased emissions — but that would probably end if Donald Trump wins.

Trump — king of the bros

Harris vs. Trump, hope vs. despair

Why is it always that antigay slur that men often use when angry at another man?

PODCAST | SAY MORE

‘People should be very prepared for the probability of a polling error.’ Five takeaways from pollster Nate Silver.

Best of the Best

Ribs and sides from M&M BBQ in Dorchester

Boston’s best restaurant deals: 22 places to grab a bite for $20 or less

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

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Check out these 13 hotspots for the best nightlife in Boston and Cambridge

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Malden man on trial for Jan. 6 actions before federal judge
Mark G. Sahady helped bring several busloads of Trump supporters to Washington D.C. before rioters stormed the Capitol in 2021.

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
TikTok on Thursday pushed back against US government arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment, comparing its platform to prominent American media organizations owned by foreign entities.

Mediators hold new Gaza cease-fire talks and hope to head off a wider war
The United States, Qatar, and Egypt met with an Israeli delegation in Qatar as the Palestinian death toll from the more than 10-month-old war climbed past 40,000, according to Gaza health authorities.

American gymnast Jordan Chiles says call for her to return Olympic bronze is ‘unjust’
"I have no words," the 23-year-old wrote in an Instagram post. "This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey."

US officials didn’t object to key claim in Jordan Chiles medal case, document shows

Lowell boy, 14, accused of pointing gun at mail carrier in Tewksbury

A 14-year-old boy from Lowell was arrested Thursday afternoon after he was identified as the masked assailant who allegedly pointed a gun at a US Postal Service mail carrier in Tewksbury on Tuesday morning, sped away in a vehicle, then ran off on foot, officials said.

With the NBA schedule out, here are the most compelling matchups for the Celtics
Their games against the Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, and — yes — Warriors should be very interesting in this upcoming season.

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‘That’s nice!’: Four New England jingles we still can’t get out of our heads

In the heyday of TV and radio, some of the region’s most iconic brands were defined by their jingles. These four were so catchy we’re still singing them.

Think you know New England jingles? Test your knowledge.

THE FINE PRINT

Her sister died. Then scammers took over her phone number and started racking up bills.
A Bedford woman learned some hard lessons after scammers, apparently impersonating a family member, got T-Mobile to move her late sister’s number to a phone controlled by the scammers.

Money, Power, Inequality

$217,000 a year to afford a home in Boston? Who can even afford that?
If that’s the bar for buying a home in Greater Boston, who can afford it? The answer is not many.

By one key measure, Boston’s lab market is in as rough shape as the pandemic-battered office market
Amid a wave of new construction and an industry slowdown, the vacancy rate for life sciences buildings has exploded in recent years.

Culture & Lifestyle

John Cena (yes, wearing a tie and a three-piece suit) and Awkwafina in "Jackpot!"

John Cena wins big in ‘Jackpot!’

Company artists Kouadio Davis and Alexandra Hutchinson in "Higher Ground." Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at Jacob's Pillow in Becket Aug. 21-25.

Dance Theatre of Harlem keeps lighting paths for young people of color

Framed by music stands, violinist Adrian Anantawan plays during a rehearsal with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Allen Center in Newton Aug. 12.

Born without a right hand, he set his heart on playing the violin. Now he has his own unique sound.

Galiot Press co-founders and editors, left to right, Anjali Mitter Duva and Henriette Lazaridis.

Two local authors launch Galiot Press, seeking books that ‘defy categorization’

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

Senate President Karen Spilka's snarky statement had the added benefit of subtly helping one potential Wu opponent who has been embraced by some members of the business community: Josh Kraft.

In her spat with Wu, Spilka protects the Senate and the business community

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu was questioned by reporters outside City Hall on July 5.

Wu’s tiff with the Senate president over a tax bill accomplishes nothing

Those who are aware of Donald Trump’s serial dishonesty must confront the only other plausible alternative: He is so deeply delusional that he can’t distinguish between fact and fiction, reality and nonsense.

Donald Trump is either trying to dupe voters with lies or he is seriously delusional

IDEAS | Tasnim Ahmed

Doctors fleeing primary care is a crisis for Boston’s low-income neighborhoods

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a campaign rally on Aug. 10 in Las Vegas.

Donald Trump is a size queen

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Now a Category 2 hurricane, what does Ernesto’s track mean for New England?

Forecasters warn Ernesto is on track to intensify into a Category 3 storm by the time it hits Bermuda Saturday.

Somerville names Shumeane Benford new police chief

Benford will take the helm of Somerville’s police department after serving in a range of public safety roles in Boston over the last three decades.

Saugus Public Schools residency rules are illegally barring migrant children, lawyers allege

A Saugus Public Schools policy adopted in 2023 requires families to produce specific identification documents that attorneys note many immigrants lack, such as a US passport or Massachusetts driver’s license.

Harvard settles lawsuit over claims of sexual harassment by a professor

Three graduate students who sued Harvard University in 2022 over its response to sexual harassment allegations against a prominent professor reached a settlement with the university this week, court record show.

Sports

Drake Maye led the Patriots to 10 points in the second quarter against the Eagles.

Watch Patriots quarterback Drake Maye score his first NFL preseason touchdown

The rookie capped an eight-play, 49-yard drive in the second quarter with a 4-yard touchdown run in his second preseason game.

Weston Wilson is doused by Phillies teammate Brandon Marsh (right).

PHILLIES 13, NATIONALS 3

Weston Wilson hits for 10th cycle in Phillies history, first by a rookie

Wilson tripled and singled in the fourth; homered in the seventh, and — with fans chanting “Double! Double!” — doubled to right in the eighth.

Notre Dame men's swimming will sit out the 2024-25 season

Gambling violations get Notre Dame men’s swim team suspended for a year

According to a person with knowledge of the situation, members of the team set up a makeshift, internal sportsbook where athletes could wager on themselves or teammates at meets.

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Red Sox reportedly finalizing minor league contract with lefthander Rich Hill

In Harvard interview, Tom Brady discusses leadership, describing Bill Belichick’s style as ‘often based on fear’

121ST MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN'S AMATEUR

Morgan Smith wins sisterly semifinal showdown, will face Julia Imai in the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur final

Business

Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’

A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app.

‘Just unconscionable’: Nashoba Valley residents rail against hospital closure

Steward Health Care still plans to close Nashoba Valley Medical Center at the end of the month, but residents and staff don’t plan to let it go quietly.

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban

SJC rejects appeal from Herb Chambers on back pay

magazine

At left: Frances Glessner Lee in a 1956 photo. At right: Irene Perry in a newspaper photo after her murder.

The heiress at Harvard who helped revolutionize murder investigations — and the case she couldn’t forget

My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife

What Julia Child and my parents got right

Polenta With Roasted Stone Fruit, Mascarpone, and Rosemary

Showcase peaches, nectarines, and berries in polenta or tart

metro

A cluster of severe thunderstorms are pushing toward Boston, delivering heavy rain, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.

Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings expire for Boston area, rest of Southern New England

Mass. Legislature votes to expand access to midwives, improve maternal health care

Edits to N.H. education standards advance despite lingering questions from some advocates

sports

Gunnar Henderson put the Orioles on top to stay with a two-run homer in the fourth inning.

Home runs hurt Red Sox again in series-opening loss to Orioles

Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sees his first extended game action in loss to Eagles

After a promising performance by Drake Maye, Patriots fans can lay off the panic button

business

John Manning, Harvard's new permanent provost.

Harvard taps conservative lawyer for second-most powerful leadership role

Stocks jump as retail sales ease concerns about the economy

Medicare negotiated discounts on 10 popular drugs. What could that mean for you?

politics

Matthew DePerno.

Prominent 2020 election denier seeks GOP nod for Michigan Supreme Court race

Trump holds news conference at his NJ golf club, says he’s ‘entitled to personal attacks’ on Harris

Round 2 of US Representative Gaetz vs. former speaker McCarthy plays out in Florida GOP primary

Nation

"Friends" star Matthew Perry in 2015.

Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death

Trump seeks delay in New York hush money case sentencing until after election

A slain teacher loved attending summer camp. His mom is working to give kids the same opportunity.

World

Ukrainian troops ride on top of a tank driving near the Russian border in the Sumy region of Ukraine, on Aug. 12.

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia reveals a dramatic shift

Ernesto grows into Category 2 hurricane as it aims for Bermuda, leaving many in Puerto Rico without power

Mediators hold new Gaza cease-fire talks and hope to head off a wider war

opinion

Where was the warning about Trump, who has a decades-long history of bald-faced lying, threatening members of the press, pushing dangerous conspiracy theories, and spewing hate?

Warning: What you are about to hear from Trump are lies

In her spat with Wu, Spilka protects the Senate and the business community

Wu’s tiff with the Senate president over a tax bill accomplishes nothing

lifestyle

He’s my friend’s brother

Kate Middleton congratulates Olympic athletes in surprise video alongside a bearded Prince William

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

food & dining

Sara B. Franklin is the author of “The Editor."

Reading cookbooks and poetry to stay close to her mother

A rosé by any other name: Veteran Boston tech entrepreneurs launch winemaking business

Guide: Where to eat dessert in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood

travel

Thousands of sunflowers at Colby Farms in Newbury, where 1-year-old Meilani Brienze Encarnacion, of Lynn, enjoyed an early birthday present in 2021.

It’s sunflower season! Here’s where to find these lush fields of gold in Greater Boston.

He’s traveled the world for music and has a soft spot for Boston

A luxe makeover in N.H., a solar eclipse cruise, and pickleball you can pack

Arts

Jeremy Frey, "Blue Point Urchin," 2016, ash, sweetgrass, and dye.

Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art

At Bowdoin, men at war and women exalted as symbols of the state

At the MFA, Hyman Bloom and the cycle of life

Books

Author Alexis Pauline Gumbs (left) writes about poet and essayist Audre Lorde in “Survival is a Promise.”

The quantum, eternal force of Audre Lorde

Author readings around Boston through Aug. 24

Reading cookbooks and poetry to stay close to her mother

Movies

Carol Kane and Jason Schwartzman in "Between the Temples."

His mom enrolled in bat mitzvah classes. He made a movie about it starring Carol Kane.

‘Alien: Romulus’: In space, no one can hear you meme

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of groundbreaking films, dies

Television

"Friends" star Matthew Perry in 2015.

Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death

A series making a comeback — on Broadway, no less

Peabody man looks for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ this fall

music

Arlo Guthrie took this photo of the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus in Westborough.

The spirit of the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus will rise anew at a Hopkinton farm this weekend

Born without a right hand, he set his heart on playing the violin. Now he has his own unique sound.

Walz hits all the right notes for this Rhode Islander

Theater/Dance

Company artists Kouadio Davis and Alexandra Hutchinson in "Higher Ground." Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at Jacob's Pillow in Becket Aug. 21-25.

Dance Theatre of Harlem keeps lighting paths for young people of color

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

Health

Medicaid-funded meal service ships unhealthy food to patients

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.

Obituaries

Henry Lee, president of Friends of the Public Garden, attended the ceremonial return of the swans at the Public Garden Lagoon in 2011, the year he retired.

Henry Lee, self-effacing savior of the Boston Public Garden, dies at 99

‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of groundbreaking films, dies