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Harris’s nomination has ‘lit a fire’ among the Black donor class on Martha’s Vineyard. Here’s why that’s important.

The enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris on Martha's Vineyard is palpable, a feeling that didn’t exist a few months ago when support for President Biden had started to erode.

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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 Tim Walz and Tommy Tuberville
Forecast | Ken Mahan

A mostly quiet end to the work week with a mix of sun, clouds — and wildfire haze

An air quality alert has been issued for parts of Mass., New Hampshire, Maine and all of Vermont into the night.
Canadian wildfire smoke prompts air quality alert for New England

Dover mansion of murdered Kamal family is now up for sale
A lavish home where a high-profile murder-suicide took place last Christmastime is on the market.

Jack Russell, ‘Great White’ singer and survivor of nightclub fire, has died

In February 2003, while performing at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, the band’s pyrotechnics ignited a deadly fire that killed 100 people, including Great White’s guitarist, and left 230 injured.

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

Harvard settles lawsuit over claims of sexual harassment by a professor

 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
dan shaughnessy

There is going to be a lot of pressure — and soon — for the Patriots to play Drake Maye, and other thoughts

There was a lot to like in Maye’s first real game action, Thursday night against the Eagles.
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sees his first extended game action in loss to Eagles

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 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.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
We asked seasoned parents about what mattered (and what didn’t) when their kids were little
What didn’t matter: grades, social media likes, expensive birthday parties. What did: car rides, downtime, and just showing up. "There are blessings to making the B team," and other advice from people who now have perspective.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We are both engineers who like cooking’

Will these two engineers envision a future together?

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.
orioles 5, red sox 1

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.

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.

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.
Opinion
IDEAS | Miles Howard

Free coffee and a place to make friends in real life? Sounds like social utopia.

When I wandered into an experimental pop-up, I unwittingly stumbled into something pretty radical: a "third place."
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Mara Dolan for Governor’s Council
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Harris vs. Trump, hope vs. despair
Uri Sivan

Boycotts of Israeli universities undermine the fundamental values of academia
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Somerville names Shumeane Benford new police chief
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Diplomacy intensifies to halt the Israel-Hamas war and prevent wider regional conflict
The new push for an end to the Israel-Hamas war came as the Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbed past 40,000, according to Gaza health authorities.

Matthew Perry’s death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and reputed dealers
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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.

Malden man on trial for Jan. 6 actions before federal judge
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Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, flights and trains canceled in Tokyo as a typhoon approaches
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By one key measure, Boston’s lab market is in as rough shape as the pandemic-battered office market
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Local infectious disease experts expect updated shots to arrive sometime in September.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

John Cena wins big in ‘Jackpot!’

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

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

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

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.
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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.

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

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

Wildfire smoke from Canada prompts air quality alert for New England

Concentrations of fine particulates within the region may exceed levels unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

A mostly quiet end to the work week with a mix of sun, clouds — and wildfire haze

An air quality alert has been issued for parts of Mass., New Hampshire, Maine and all of Vermont into the night.

Harris’s nomination has ‘lit a fire’ among the Black donor class on Martha’s Vineyard. Here’s why that’s important.

The enthusiasm for Vice President Kamala Harris on Martha's Vineyard is palpable, a feeling that didn’t exist a few months ago when support for President Biden had started to erode.

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.

Sports

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There is going to be a lot of pressure — and soon — for the Patriots to play Drake Maye, and other thoughts

There was a lot to like in Maye’s first real game action, Thursday night against the Eagles.
PATRIOTS

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.
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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.
COLLEGE

Gambling violations get Notre Dame men’s swim team suspended for a year
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Red Sox reportedly finalizing minor league contract with lefthander Rich Hill
PATRIOTS

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

Business

Dover mansion of murdered Kamal family is now up for sale

A lavish home where a high-profile murder-suicide took place last Christmastime is on the market.

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

TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
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Showcase peaches, nectarines, and berries in polenta or tart

metro

Somerville names Shumeane Benford new police chief

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

Harvard settles lawsuit over claims of sexual harassment by a professor

sports

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

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

business

SJC rejects appeal from Herb Chambers on back pay

Harvard taps conservative lawyer for second-most powerful leadership role

Stocks jump as retail sales ease concerns about the economy

politics

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

Harris’s nomination has ‘lit a fire’ among the Black donor class on Martha’s Vineyard. Here’s why that’s important.

Beyond ‘childless cat ladies,’ JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births

Nation

Matthew Perry’s death leads to sweeping indictment of 5, including doctors and reputed dealers

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

World

Evacuation ordered in northern Japan, flights and trains canceled in Tokyo as a typhoon approaches

Thaksin’s daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand’s prime minister

Diplomacy intensifies to halt the Israel-Hamas war and prevent wider regional conflict

opinion

College financial aid in Massachusetts: generous but confusing

Trump — king of the bros

If we really want fewer deaths on the roads, we need more cops

lifestyle

We asked seasoned parents about what mattered (and what didn’t) when their kids were little

He’s my friend’s brother

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

food & dining

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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