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Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire, raising fears of an all-out regional war

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Sunday in what it said was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah, as the militant group said it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.
A year ago, three-quarters of Ivy League presidents were women. Then, the Israel-Hamas war rocked campuses.

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space, including a Mass. native, will be flown back on SpaceX capsule in early 2025
Test pilots Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, a Needham High graduate, have been stuck in the International Space Station since June 6.

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says

Dr. Anthony Fauci is expected to make a full recovery after he spent time in a hospital when he was infected with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said.

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

Is housing homeless people a ‘religious purpose’? A Somerville church may have to make the case in court.

Some neighbors who oppose a planned homeless shelter at a Somerville church argue the congregation is misusing a law that exempts them from local zoning rules.

German police say a 26-year-old man has turned himself in, claiming to be Solingen knife attacker
On Saturday the Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, without providing evidence.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Profiteering off a public good

For Steward, and American health care, it’s all about the money. So the Carney must go.
State to make cash infusion of up to $700 million to shore up surviving Steward hospitals

Islander flags, bejeweled costumes, and prismatic wings: Paraders celebrate colorful J’ouvert, Caribbean festival
The early morning sun shone over a sea of moving colors in Franklin Park, where flags boasting Jamaican greens and Bajan blues were draped around the waists and shoulders of the people out early — or late — for the annual J’ouvert celebration.

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

‘They’re asking: Why me?’ Volunteers respond to mental health concerns after Vermont floods.

In the aftermath of a destructive, stormy July, a number of organizations are helping flood survivors recover not just from the physical effects of flooding but from the mental effects of the damage.
Mennonite women offer a helping hand in Vermont

A discount grocery store in Wisconsin shows how food prices could determine who wins the election
In dozens of interviews this summer in politically swing-y Sauk County, no issue came up more persistently than the cost of living, and grocery bills in particular.

See updates from the 2024 campaign trail

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

Trump’s carefully scripted week kept veering off script

Many Gen Z men feel left behind. Some see Trump as an answer.
Urban Design

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

Boston is slowly putting itself back together, patching past wounds, and restoring the downtown core to human scale.

A robot in downtown Boston can paint your nails in 10 minutes for $10

Clockwork’s fully autonomous manicure machine is one sign of the wave of automation coming for many parts of society.

Forget about robo-taxis in San Francisco: Autonomous vehicles are real in Singapore
Thanks to Boston startup Venti Technologies, dozens of self-driving trucks are operating 24 hours a day in one of the world’s busiest ports.

Tara Sullivan
Tom Brady isn’t holding back with his observations, which is great, but he may be wrong on one big take
Brady is not a fan of how quickly young quarterbacks are playing in today’s NFL, a pattern he believes has reduced the quality of offenses.

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Inside the NFL’s preseason initiatives: The kickoff play, new helmets, and the gambling policy
Ben Volin I On football

Here are five things to watch for in the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Commanders
BOOKS

20 books we can’t wait to read this fall

Here are the fiction and nonfiction standouts that we can’t wait to curl up with in a comfy chair.
Alex Speier I On baseball

Diamondbacks provide Red Sox a blueprint on how to get young pitching

Like the current Red Sox, the 2019 Diamondbacks had a deep group of young, athletic position players, but didn’t have a supply of big league-ready starters, and reluctantly agreed to trade top prospect Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Marlins for righthander Zac Gallen.
Red Sox bats silenced by Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks
Meredith Goldstein

‘Bennifer’ is officially done. Again. Is it ridiculous to care?

There’s sympathy, blame, and strangely, even anger. Psychologists explain why.
Opinion
IDEAS | OLIVER EGGER

What I love about Bob Dylan’s least favorite song

Bob Dyland regrets ‘Ballad in Plain D’ and never performed it live. I like the way it reveals a rarely seen side of the artist.
JEFF JACOBY

If you’re crushing on a political candidate, you’re doing democracy wrong
Kate Bolick

Who will save the lonely and unloved Pink House?
EDITORIAL

State takes good first steps to develop common housing app
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 dies after falling into Stow lake

The man was identified as Frederick Dusseault, 70, of Stow, officials said.

Teen driver dies after car went off I-93 and struck several trees in New Hampshire, authorities say

Lillianna Cawthron, of Londonderry, N.H., was pronounced dead after a one-vehicle crash near mile marker 14 on the southbound side of Interstate 93, authorities said.

Lawrence man one of two alleged wrong-way drivers arrested on I-93 in N.H., State Police said.

Julio Florentino, 68, and Alexis Rodriguez, 26, of Loudon, N.H., were arrested Aug. 17 and 18 on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and reckless conduct - deadly weapon ( a vehicle) , State police said in a statement Friday.

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

Back-to-work order issued for two major Canada railroads. The union will comply, but a lawsuit is planned.
The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating.

‘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 by environmental regulators and river watershed groups revealed Friday.

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Your guide to navigating the Kancamagus Highway during the busiest weeks of the year

Yes, there will be crowds. But the "Kanc" offers stunning views and hidden gems, if you know where to look.

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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.

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.

‘It’s palpable.’ Democrats at the DNC believe momentum from Harris can help sweep them to control of Congress.
The persistent plea to Democratic National Convention delegates was to work hard to win House and Senate majorities so Kamala Harris can enact her agenda if she wins.

Culture & Lifestyle

Childish Gambino lights up TD Garden as his fantastical final tour stops in Boston

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

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

‘Blink Twice,’ groan repeatedly

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

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Republicans don’t have a monopoly on patriotism
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For Kamala Harris, dodging the details might be a winning strategy
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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

State to spray parts of Plymouth and Worcester counties due to high risk of EEE

The state Department of Public Health said Saturday that aerial spraying in Plymouth County and truck-mounted ground spraying in parts of Worcester County will take place overnight, weather permitting, this week.

Islander flags, bejeweled costumes, and prismatic wings: Paraders celebrate colorful J’ouvert, Caribbean festival

The early morning sun shone over a sea of moving colors in Franklin Park, where flags boasting Jamaican greens and Bajan blues were draped around the waists and shoulders of the people out early — or late — for the annual J’ouvert celebration.

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space, including a Mass. native, will be flown back on SpaceX capsule in early 2025

Test pilots Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, a Needham High graduate, have been stuck in the International Space Station since June 6.

Lawrence man one of two alleged wrong-way drivers arrested on I-93 in N.H., State Police said.

Julio Florentino, 68, and Alexis Rodriguez, 26, of Loudon, N.H., were arrested Aug. 17 and 18 on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and reckless conduct - deadly weapon ( a vehicle) , State police said in a statement Friday.

Sports

NASCAR

It was a wild one at Daytona and Harrison Burton emerged in an overtime battle with Kyle Busch

Burton, the son of Jeff Burton who already lost his ride in the famed No. 21 Ford with Wood Brothers Racing next season, took the lead from Busch on the final lap.
Sun 72, Liberty 64

Marina Mabrey helps Sun clinch playoff spot

Marina Mabrey and Olivia Nelson-Ododa helped the Sun have a 29-6 advantage in bench points as Connecticut beat New York for the first time in four tries.
REDS 10, PIRATES 2

Casey Kelly was the Red Sox’ first-round pick in 2008. On Saturday, for the Reds, he got his first MLB save.

A full 16 years after he was drafted and more than half-a-decade after he headed overseas in search of a reset, a 34-year-old Kelly pitched three perfect innings.
REVOLUTION 5, MONTREAL 0

Everything falls into place as Revolution pick up key 3 points in playoff chase
PGA

Keegan Bradley takes one-shot lead at BMW Championship
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Faster, more athletic Red Sox now one of the best base burglars in the majors

Business

Forget about robo-taxis in San Francisco: Autonomous vehicles are real in Singapore

Thanks to Boston startup Venti Technologies, dozens of self-driving trucks are operating 24 hours a day in one of the world’s busiest ports.

A robot in downtown Boston can paint your nails in 10 minutes for $10

Clockwork’s fully autonomous manicure machine is one sign of the wave of automation coming for many parts of society.

Back-to-work order issued for two major Canada railroads. The union will comply, but a lawsuit is planned.

Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea
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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

Profiteering off a public good

Gradual warmup, sunny skies on tap this weekend, but with an uptick in humidity

Is housing homeless people a ‘religious purpose’? A Somerville church may have to make the case in court.

sports

Red Sox bats silenced by Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks

Nine-time gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel plans to hang it up after the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

Diamondbacks provide Red Sox a blueprint on how to get young pitching

business

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, after rejecting return on troubled Boeing capsule

Care policies take center stage in Harris’s economic message

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

politics

Election 2024: Follow live updates from the campaign trail

Many Gen Z men feel left behind. Some see Trump as an answer.

Abortion rights, on winning streak, face biggest test in November

Nation

Hawaii’s Big Island is under a tropical storm warning as Hone threatens floods and fires

Dr. Fauci was hospitalized with West Nile virus and is now recovering at home, a spokesperson says

A rare orchid survives on a few tracts of prairie. Researchers want to learn its secrets.

World

German police say a 26-year-old man has turned himself in, claiming to be Solingen knife attacker

Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire, raising fears of an all-out regional war

Islamic State group claims responsibility for knife attack in Solingen, Germany that killed 3

opinion

Cartwright for SJC clerk for Suffolk County

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

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

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

Childish Gambino lights up TD Garden as his fantastical final tour stops in Boston

‘Ballin’ ain’t the only thing I know’: Jaylen Brown drops new song with FERG

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

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

Helen Fisher, who researched the brain’s love circuitry, dies at 79

Scott Bloomquist, champion dirt-track driver, dies at 60

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