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‘A sad ending to a sad story’: Kennedy family slams RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who began his presidential campaign as a Democrat, said he decided to endorse Donald Trump after meeting with him last month in Florida.
A timeline of RFK Jr.'s presidential run, from declaration to Trump supporter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he’s suspending independent bid for president, backing Donald Trump

 More live updates from the campaign trail

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70
Cook, a Burlington resident, first appeared on the popular PBS home improvement show in 1982, its second season.

Judge in Karen Read case rejects defense motion to dismiss two charges, including second-degree murder

Lawyers for Read had sought the dismissal of the charges on the grounds that multiple jurors had told them they had unanimously agreed to acquit her on those counts.
Judge says foreperson gave no ‘indication of agreement’ among jurors

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests delivered to their home free of charge starting in late September.

‘We need to get our act together’: With Boston’s rivers failing report cards, regulators aim to hasten cleanups

Urban rivers in Greater Boston remain polluted and cleanup efforts hardly made a dent in water quality last year, an annual report card revealed Friday by environmental regulators and river watershed groups shows.

An Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now

Boston at high risk for West Nile virus, state officials warn

Virginia man dies while hiking the slopes of Mount Washington, officials say

GE Vernova shares fall after another offshore wind blade failure

Judge rules Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

This swanky hotel bar in Boston ranks among the best in country, according to USA Today

It features hand-crafted signature cocktails, a 1920s-inspired private lounge, and an outdoor terrace overlooking a picturesque park.

‘We can accomplish more together’: Ahead of J’ouvert, disputes over future of Boston Carnival
Many Carnival supporters said they simply want to move past the drama and focus on the support and communal spirit of an event that uplifts Caribbean culture.

Boston’s J’ouvert parade to take different route after violence last year

State to make cash infusion of up to $700 million to shore up surviving Steward hospitals

The massive taxpayer cost, needed to stabilize critical facilities, underscores how the effects of the hospital crisis may linger long after Steward leaves Massachusetts.
Plan to seize St. Elizabeth’s by eminent domain raises eyebrows

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Down alleys and into basements, a local man is on a mission to reveal Boston’s secrets
Kiernan Schmitt’s new book seeks out the “most obscure of the obscure” for curious travelers. That includes monster drivers and random donkeys.

Fact check: A look back at false and misleading claims made during the Democratic convention

While most DNC speakers stuck to the script — and the facts — the convention was not without false information — or statements that begged for additional context.
More live updates from the campaign trail

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

After mocking Gus Walz, conservative pundit Ann Coulter attempts to walk back deleted post
Weather Focus | Dave Epstein

Cool August days. Now a warming trend. What do these shifts say about the end of summer in New England?

We went from hot and humid to a cooldown and back again. With all these shifting temperatures, how will August fare against other years?
Jupiter, Mars, and the moon get chummy for rare triple conjunction
LOVE LETTERS

I feel like the other woman

I guess, technically, I was.
From blind date: ‘Our vibes were similar — just laid back and chill’
dan shaughnessy

Catching up with the great Carl Yastrzemski as he turns 85, and other thoughts

The greatest living Red Sox player is enjoying the quiet life but still keeps tabs on the Red Sox and of course his grandson Mike.
A Blue Jay with a bat on June 26, Danny Jansen will have a glove, and a place in history, for Red Sox on Monday
DIAMONDBACKS 12, RED SOX 2

Erratic Brayan Bello, bullpen leave Sox slammed by Diamondbacks at Fenway

The erratic righty had control problems in failing to get out of the sixth, and one of the hottest teams in baseball swung big bats against him and the Boston bullpen.
Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela makes highlight grab
Opinion
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The radical ideology at the heart of the anti-Israel protests

The academic theory of ‘settler colonialism’ distorts the very real plight of the Palestinians.
Carine Hajjar

For Kamala Harris, dodging the details might be a winning strategy
SCOT LEHIGH

Red-baiting rhetoric belies the Democrats’ better record on the economy
RENÉE GRAHAM

Doug Emhoff is Kamala Harris’s secret weapon
LETTERS

Scenes from the DNC, visions of the battle to come
Best of the Best

11 of the most fun things to do in Boston with kids of all ages

10 best Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End and beyond

Uni and 6 more of the best sushi spots in and around Boston

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Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly striking Laconia, N.H., officer with vehicle

Officer John Skehan was in stable condition and undergoing surgery on Friday at Concord Hospital in Laconia, N.H., according to the Laconia police chief.

Authorities identify 67-year-old Townsend man as victim in Sterling quarry ledge collapse
Brian Curtis Derby was working in an excavator at the Onyx Corporation’s sand and gravel pit when a rockslide buried his excavator Thursday morning, officials said.

Boston at high risk for West Nile virus, state officials warn

Mosquito samples from East Boston tested positive for the virus. Samples taken in the Plymouth County communities of Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Whitman, officials said.

Fed interest rate cuts could draw out-of-state homebuyers to Rhode Island, increasing home prices
Prospective buyers may look to more affordable options in the Ocean State if mortgage rates fall.

Hospital shooter bought his gun from N.H. dealer, exploiting ‘major flaw’ in state’s system
A lawmaker who backed a bipartisan bill designed to close a gap in state policy said the news offers “a sad reminder” of the legislature’s failure to prevent a similar tragedy in the future

Bill Belichick’s possible induction to NFL Hall of Fame could be accelerated by new rules
The changes, which go into effect immediately, include reducing the waiting period for coaches to be considered from five years out of the game to one year.

An attack at a festival in a German city kills 3 people and wounds 4 seriously, police say
The “Festival of Diversity,” marking the city’s 650th anniversary, began on Friday and was supposed to run through Sunday, with several stages in central streets offering attractions such as live music, cabaret, and acrobatics.

A second ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty to civil rights violations in the killing of Tyre Nichols
A second former Memphis police officer has pleaded guilty to civil rights violations in the 2023 fatal beating of Tyre Nichols.

R.I. police were ‘justified’ in firing 141 rounds to kill armed Johnston double-homicide suspect, attorney general finds
Authorities shot and killed James Harrison, 52, after he allegedly murdered his 83-year-old mother and a neighbor, then led police on a chase through Johnston and Cranston in May 2023.

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AS I SEE IT

Mennonite women offer a helping hand in Vermont

Volunteers of the Mennonite Disaster Service willingly gave up their vacations to help rebuild a Central Vermont house ravaged first by fire and then by flooding.

Chesto Means Business
Longtime CEO of Zoo New England to retire
John Linehan, Boston’s Dr. Dolittle, is getting ready to start a new chapter. Whether the Zoo New England board is ready for it is another question.

Chad Finn | Sports Media
Meghan Ottolini deserved better, and other thoughts on WEEI’s reshuffled lineup
It’s a shame Ottolini was demoted from cohosting afternoon drive to a fill-in/writing role.

‘We have a long way to go’: Two Martha’s Vineyard newspapers wrestle with reaching growing Brazilian population
The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the Vineyard Gazette are translating their online articles into Portuguese. But is it enough to reach the community?

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Ballin’ ain’t the only thing I know’: Jaylen Brown drops new song with A$AP Ferg

And the Emmys go to … Jane Pauley and Alex Gibney

‘Blink Twice,’ groan repeatedly

Picturing a continent in the present tense

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

Republicans don’t have a monopoly on patriotism
RENÉE LOTH

The power of Harris’s ‘We’re not going back’
IDEAS | ANDRE DUBUS III

The town I swore I’d never go back to is now the town my children want to come home to
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Ballot measures for abortion rights are becoming tests of democracy
Joan Vennochi

All that applause for Biden was also for his decision to quit the race
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Boston at high risk for West Nile virus, state officials warn

Mosquito samples from East Boston tested positive for the virus. Samples taken in the Plymouth County communities of Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, and Whitman, officials said.

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Cook, a Burlington resident, first appeared on the popular PBS home improvement show in 1982, its second season.

Authorities identify 67-year-old Townsend man as victim in Sterling quarry ledge collapse

Brian Curtis Derby was working in an excavator at the Onyx Corporation’s sand and gravel pit when a rockslide buried his excavator Thursday morning, officials said.

House had no working smoke alarms at scene of fatal Taunton fire, officials say

Firefighters found one person who was pronounced dead after a fire broke out in a home at 19 North Walker St. on Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Sports

SUN 82, SKY 80

Marina Mabrey erupts against her old team and Alyssa Thomas approaches triple-double as Sun slip past Sky

Marina Mabrey, acquired in a July trade in exchange for Rachel Banham and Moriah Jefferson, scored a team-high 24 points off the bench for the Sun.
YANKEES 3, ROCKIES 0

Aaron Judge blasts MLB-leading 49th homer as Yankees blank Rockies

Judge homered for the fourth straight game, and Carlos Rodón tossed six shutout frames to get his 14th win as New York won its third straight.
DIAMONDBACKS 12, RED SOX 2

Erratic Brayan Bello, bullpen leave Sox slammed by Diamondbacks at Fenway

The erratic righty had control problems in failing to get out of the sixth, and one of the hottest teams in baseball swung big bats against him and the Boston bullpen.
RED SOX

Watch Ceddanne Rafaela make his latest highlight-reel grab, saving a run against the Diamondbacks
Golf | FedEx Cup Playoffs

Adam Scott builds a 3-shot lead in hopes of getting to FedEx Cup final
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

A Blue Jay with a bat on June 26, Danny Jansen will have a glove, and a place in history, for Red Sox on Monday

Business

‘The time has come’: Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals rate cut in September

The long-anticipated shift, which could mark the beginning of series of interest rate cuts, would mean lower borrowing costs for car loans, credit cards, and mortgages.

GE Vernova shares fall after another offshore wind blade failure

The latest failure occurred Thursday morning on an installed GE Vernova turbine at the Dogger Bank wind farm off the northeast coast of England, according to a notice on the project website.

US accuses software maker RealPage of enabling collusion on rents

How to prepare for the Fed’s forthcoming interest rate cuts
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The heiress at Harvard who helped revolutionize murder investigations — and the case she couldn’t forget
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Your guide to navigating the Kancamagus Highway during the busiest weeks of the year
Globe Magazine

10 of the best places for apple picking in New England this fall
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Our vibes were similar — just laid back and chill’

metro

Fed interest rate cuts could draw out-of-state homebuyers to Rhode Island, increasing home prices

Boston’s J’ouvert parade to take different route after violence last year

‘A sad ending to a sad story’: Kennedy family slams RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Trump

sports

NCAA lays out pay structure for women’s basketball tournament performances

No longer just surviving, Weston girls’ volleyball looks to repeat as Division 3 state champs

Report: Big 12 leaders to discuss potentially inviting UConn

business

Canadian union threatens to strike against freight railroad hours after trains resume service

This swanky hotel bar in Boston ranks among the best in country, according to USA Today

State to make cash infusion of up to $700 million to shore up surviving Steward hospitals

politics

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends independent bid for president, backing Donald Trump before appearing at his rally

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he’s suspending independent bid for president, backing Donald Trump

A close race brings fresh fears of election interference by Trump allies

Nation

Democrats show that Republicans aren’t the only ones who can wrap themselves in the flag

A second ex-Memphis officer pleads guilty to civil rights violations in the killing of Tyre Nichols

Judge rules Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend caused her death, dismisses some charges against ex-officers

World

An Iceland volcano erupts again but spares the nearby town of Grindavik for now

An attack at a festival in a German city kills 3 people and wounds 4 seriously, police say

Biden’s national security adviser will visit China next week

opinion

The Supreme Court is on the ballot, even if it’s not a DNC headliner

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

The diminished Donald Trump

lifestyle

I feel like the other woman

I’m in my 50s and have a crush on a co-worker

It’s not just IUDs. Gynecologists and patients are focused on making procedures less painful.

food & dining

This swanky hotel bar in Boston ranks among the best in country, according to USA Today

At Dryft Wellesley, chic seafood in a suburban setting

Last call for Cambridge Brewing Company; a new café and location for Porter Square Books

travel

I navigated my trip in Greece in a wheelchair, with help from a friend

More people are calling Homer, Alaska, home. After two visits this year, it’s easy to see why.

Wining, dining, and cruising in Bordeaux, France

Arts

Picturing a continent in the present tense

Mid-century ‘urban renewal’ tore Boston apart. Air rights projects are starting to sew it back together again.

The world as ‘Ballroom’ at PEM

Books

Amy Poehler is on a mission to read 50 books this year. Here are a few titles from her list.

20 books we can’t wait to read this fall

A move for Porter Square Books, looking at public art, and posthumous poetry of Vermont

Movies

‘Red Dawn’ heralded the dawn of a new rating

So you wanna make a PG-13 rated movie? Take our quiz on what’s allowed — and not allowed.

The 40-year-old aversion: Why I’ve always hated the PG-13

Television

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Unconventional programming

Amy Poehler is on a mission to read 50 books this year. Here are a few titles from her list.

music

‘Ballin’ ain’t the only thing I know’: Jaylen Brown drops new song with A$AP Ferg

Ben Affleck had these three words engraved inside Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ring

See photos from Pink’s high-flying Summer Carnival show at Gillette Wednesday

Theater/Dance

When masks reveal as well as conceal

Boston Ballet announces roster for 2024-2025 season

A new comedy club is set to open inside one of Boston’s historic theaters this fall

Health

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

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

Obituaries

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Geri Taylor, a voice for Alzheimer’s, is dead at 81

Hall of Famer Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches, dies at age 87