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N.H. resident dies from EEE, state health officials say

A Hampstead, N.H. resident had tested positive for the virus and was hospitalized before dying “due to their illness," officials said.
Triple E and other deadly tropical diseases are here in Mass. Experts warn that future risk is stark. Here’s why.

Northeastern student who suffered catastrophic injuries in fall from window sues sorority, landlord
Sarah Cox was attending a pre-party at the sorority president’s apartment in Mission Hill when she fell out of a second-floor window in March 2023, according to the negligence lawsuit.

Supreme Judicial Court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the 2nd Amendment
The Supreme Judicial Court concluded that a 1957 law cannot survive two new interpretations of the Second Amendment issued by the nation’s highest court in recent years.

Live updates
Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. join Trump’s presidential transition team
Kennedy and Gabbard both recently endorsed the former president.

Analysis: The first presidential debate was the most consequential in history. The next one has similar stakes.

CDC calls for pain management conversations before IUD insertions. Will providers follow?

Some local doctors and public health experts warn that the recommendations may not be followed by some.

Mass. school districts crack down on student cellphones to get classrooms under control

A growing number of Massachusetts public schools this fall are banning cellphones and other personal devices to keep students focused on learning and improve their overall mental wellbeing.
Fed up, some R.I. schools are banning cellphones Middle schools in Norway banned smartphones. The benefits were dramatic, a study shows.

Charge dismissed against R.I. officer who allegedly urinated on woman during concert at Gillette Stadium

Body believed to be that of missing Mass. man found under South Carolina home

Animal that bit runner in Marblehead may have been a coyote, officials say
live updates

Patriots cuts tracker: Chad Ryland, 2023 fourth-round pick, released. See more moves as the deadline approaches.

The Patriots have until 4 p.m. to get the roster down to 53 players.
Patriots waive Bailey Zappe, leaving three quarterbacks on roster
Dan Shaughnessy

Should the Patriots play Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett? It’s not about who starts, it’s who finishes.

The history of NFL rookie quarterbacks taking charge immediately is not great, and the Patriots know that first-hand.
Chad Finn: Drake Maye’s protection won’t come from Patriots’ line, so hopefully his bosses learn from the Mac Jones experience Bill Belichick offers his insight on Drake Maye’s preseason, ‘Taxachusetts,’ and more

‘You guys look mad. I better get some food in you.’ What it’s like to take the Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.
We’d heard some good things about this North End tour and decided to check it out. With increasingly full bellies, we went from irked to entertained.

Chesto Means Business

Ten years after the Summer of Market Basket, the beloved grocer’s business is better than ever

Sales are up, there’s more stores, and nearly all the $1.6 billion that Arthur T. Demoulas borrowed to buy out his cousin has been paid back.
KARA BASKIN

Sushi, subs, and un-splashy soda cans. Here are 10 things to love about Market Basket.

Food writer Kara Baskin, whose Massachusetts roots run deep, has composed countless shopping lists, but this one is the most important: Why she's grateful Market Basket has endured.
TONY'S TIPS

It’s been a peachy year for peaches. And now is the perfect time for picking.

These sweet, fuzzy gems, harvested from late July through late September, are perfect in August. Here's where to go and what to look for when you're picking.

With Sept. 1 moving day looming, state releases new ‘Storrowing’ video to warn drivers

The state is once again pleading with drivers to pay attention to road signs and keep trucks off Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road, and Memorial Drive.

Hitting the road for Labor Day weekend? These are the best (and worst) times to travel.

If you want to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic, here's when to get on the road.
What’s open and closed on Labor Day in Mass.
innovation beat

All EV drivers can save money, but Massachusetts drivers save the least

In Massachusetts, an average driver who switched to an electric vehicle would save less than 5 cents per mile, owing to the state’s high electricity rates.
Around New England with Kevin Cullen

The case of the poisoned trees in Maine accelerates a movement to beef up local environmental laws across the state

The saga of a rich Missouri couple poisoning a neighbor’s trees to improve their ocean view is having a side effect: motivating citizen-led initiatives to restrict or ban lawn chemicals in towns all the coast.
Weekend Forecast | Ken Mahan

First Look: How’s the weather stacking up for our long Labor Day weekend?

Some unsettled patterns will kick off the three-day holiday stretch before turning rather pleasant.
Weather mailbag: We’re talking fall foliage, moky sunsets, and allergies
Opinion
Kiran Bhatia

Vibes aren’t enough to elect Harris

As the cost of living continues to rise and young Americans face unprecedented financial pressures, we need more than campaign slogans from Kamala Harris — we need detailed, actionable policies.
IDEAS | Rong Xiaoqing

Chinese and American people have some weird ideas about each other
Edward Kelly

Mass. just set the standard for removing PFAS from firefighter gear. Other states need to follow suit.
Carol Fulp

Inclusive leadership is good for business and for America
LETTERS

RFK Jr. becomes, by any other name, a Trump supporter

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

➔ More from The Boston Globe's Best of the Best

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Weekend Forecast | Ken Mahan
First Look: How’s the weather stacking up for our long Labor Day weekend?
Some unsettled patterns will kick off the three-day holiday stretch before turning rather pleasant.

R.I. man arrested after 3 dead and 4 emaciated dogs found at Warwick home, police say

Officers responded after receiving a report of a dog seen without food and water in the man’s yard, officials said.

‘Person of interest’ in Worcester double slaying previously killed estranged wife, officials say
William Rodriguez, 59, was released from state prison on June 7, 2019, after serving more than a decade for killing Carmen Rodriguez in 2004, according to authorities.

Mass. State Police trooper relieved of duty after arrest for alleged domestic assault in Fitchburg

A State Police trooper was recently arrested for allegedly shoving and briefly choking the mother of his child during an altercation in their Fitchburg home, making him the second trooper to face arrest on domestic violence charges this month.

Leicester man wins $2.64 million Megabucks jackpot with wife’s old landline number
Kevin Connor hit the jackpot after more than three decades of dutifully playing a combination of his wife’s old landline number and her favorite number, lottery officials said.

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’
The publicly-funded incubator space is expected to cost between $10 million and $13 million.

Supporters of ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement kick off ad campaign
The $250,000 digital ads will run across the state on streaming platforms, such as Hulu and YouTube TV, kicking off proponents’ paid advertising effort.

Iowa man charged after soliciting ‘sadistic’ videos of monkeys, DOJ says

The videos the man saw showed “sadistic violence against baby, adolescent, and adult monkeys,” the Justice Department said in a news release Friday.

Brown University gets warning from 24 states on Israel divestment vote

Some states have begun reviewing pension investment and contracts "to determine if Brown has already violated state law” by agreeing to allow the October vote, the attorneys general from Arkansas, Florida, Texas, and other states told the university’s trustees in a letter.

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Designed by nature

A photographer takes the time to explore and see the quiet beauty all around him.

O’Keefe family files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, bars they went to the night of John O’Keefe’s death
The lawsuit alleges that Read “outrageously created a false narrative” after John O'Keefe's death on Jan. 29, 2022.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
A quirky Connecticut spa and resort was named the best in the country. Does it live up to the hype?
The resort was honored in a Condé Nast Traveler readers poll and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites. I had to go back and reassess.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
‘Who’s responsible?’: State error lands autistic students from Mass. at unregulated boarding school
A mistake by the Massachusetts education department led to students enrolling at Shrub Oak International School in New York, where families have alleged abuse and neglect.

Culture & Lifestyle

A joyful yet bittersweet end to summer at Tanglewood

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

Fiber artist Alex Buchanan has all hands on deck

Why ‘Slow Horses’ ticks every box for Gary Oldman

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

Maura Sullivan

Thank you, Walz family, for shining a light on families like mine
JOAN VENNOCHI

If Harris breaks the glass ceiling, she has Hillary Clinton to thank
Mallory Hank-Johnson

Why social media influencers deserve a seat at the political table
L. Rafael Reif

Strong universities make for a strong United States
Vanessa Kerry

World needs to act on mpox — and prepare for the next public health crisis
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Weather mailbag: We’re talking fall foliage, smoky sunsets, and allergies

You have questions about the weather and we have the answers.
RI BUSINESS

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

The publicly-funded incubator space is expected to cost between $10 million and $13 million.

Boston police seeking suspect who allegedly vandalized Holocaust Memorial Friday night

A glass panel was "covered in graffiti in black ink of an unknown writing,” police said.

CDC calls for pain management conversations before IUD insertions. Will providers follow?

Some local doctors and public health experts warn that the recommendations may not be followed by some.

Sports

live updates

Patriots cuts tracker: Chad Ryland, 2023 fourth-round pick, released. See more moves as the deadline approaches.

The Patriots have until 4 p.m. to get the roster down to 53 players.
alex speier | minor details

Minor league report: It’s important to keep Marcelo Mayer’s string of injuries in context

Because the shortstop prospect was drafted out of high school and didn't emphasize strength training, he still has physical development to undergo.
patriots

Patriots waive Bailey Zappe, leaving three quarterbacks on roster

If he goes unclaimed, Zappe could be a candidate for the Patriots’ practice squad. The deadline to cut rosters to 53 players is Tuesday at 4 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

‘It’s the biggest game that we’ve ever played in’: Windham High School football team will compete in Ireland on Friday

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER

EMass boys’ soccer: Defending Division 1 champion Concord-Carlisle starts No. 1 in Globe Top 20
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER

Eastern Mass. boys’ soccer: 10 players to watch this season

Business

RI BUSINESS

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

The publicly-funded incubator space is expected to cost between $10 million and $13 million.
innovation beat

All EV drivers can save money, but Massachusetts drivers save the least

In Massachusetts, an average driver who switched to an electric vehicle would save less than 5 cents per mile, owing to the state’s high electricity rates.

Brown University gets warning from 24 states on Israel divestment vote

Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes, reduce inflation
magazine
CONNECTIONS

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

King Richard’s Faire and more to do around Boston, Aug. 26 - Sept. 8
LOVE LETTERS

I value my support group. Is revealing my crush on a fellow member too risky?
Globe Magazine

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

metro

CDC calls for pain management conversations before IUD insertions. Will providers follow?

What’s open and closed on Labor Day in Mass.

Charge dismissed against R.I. officer who allegedly urinated on woman during concert at Gillette Stadium

sports

Game 132: Blue Jays at Red Sox lineups and notes

Meet New England’s Paralympics athletes as Paris again takes to the world stage

Bill Belichick offers his insight on Drake Maye’s preseason, ‘Taxachusetts,’ and more

business

Riley Power Group to cut nearly 120 jobs in R.I.

French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

Chinese military plane breaches Japan airspace, in a first

politics

Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. join Trump’s presidential transition team

Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes, reduce inflation

The first presidential debate was the most consequential in history. The next one has similar stakes.

Nation

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken.’

It’s official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires.

Death of woman on 1st day of Burning Man festival under investigation

World

Russian missiles and drones kill 5 across Ukraine, as F-16 fighters down some of them

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with United States over Tehran’s nuclear program

A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing

opinion

If Harris breaks the glass ceiling, she has Hillary Clinton to thank

Thank you, Walz family, for shining a light on families like mine

If they can’t lead, why should our legislative leaders keep their exalted posts?

lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

Boston’s free things to do this week: fireworks, BPL conservation open house, and more

food & dining

Effie’s Homemade raises its biscuit game with Gruyère and Hazelnut

Vacu Vin makes keeping your wine fresh even easier

The Silhouette’s Sarah Leib, a lawyer, took the bar. Turns out, she prefers to manage one.

travel

‘You guys look mad. I better get some food in you.’ What it’s like to take the Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.

Hitting the road for Labor Day weekend? These are the best (and worst) times to travel.

A quirky Connecticut spa and resort was named the best in the country. Does it live up to the hype?

Arts

Fiber artist Alex Buchanan has all hands on deck

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.

Books

You don’t want to miss Mark Patinkin’s new book

This 150-square-foot bookstore is located in a basement over the Sumner Tunnel

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

Movies

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

‘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.

Television

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

‘Murders’ returns for a fourth season

This week’s TV: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ returns for a star-studded new season

music

Oasis reunites for tour, ending a 15-year hiatus driven by Gallagher brothers’ feud

Mariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day. The singer says her ‘heart is broken.’

As Oasis reunites, a timeline of the Britpop band’s tumult

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

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Medicaid-funded meal service ships unhealthy food to patients

Obituaries

Eric Butler, who promoted ‘restorative justice’ for young people, dies at 49

Facing cancer at 80, cabaret singer Carol Robinson taught friends that ‘it’s OK to die’

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76