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Most Mass. students will be required to get the flu vaccine this year

Nearly all Massachusetts students under the age of 30 will be required to get the flu vaccine by the end of 2020, state health officials announced Wednesday. 2 hours ago
Tracker: What are Mass. school districts deciding for the fall? Track their decisions here Experts say some classrooms may need an air purifier ? and offer advice on sizing About 70 percent of Mass. school districts to bring students back in person ? at least part time

Teachers unions want to work from home, but offer few ideas for improving virtual school

Appeals court rules in favor of Robert Kraft in Florida prostitution case, tosses video footage

A Florida appellate court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling tossing video footage that allegedly captured New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft paying for sex on two consecutive days at a spa in that state last year.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Newton, Framingham, Worcester

The forecasters say the storm could bring wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour and penny-sized hail. 22 minutes ago

COVID-19 outbreak linked to Aug. 7 wedding reception in Maine

Public health officials are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak connected to a wedding reception that was held at the Big Moose Inn in Millinocket on Aug. 7. 2:13 p.m.

Opinion

Joan Vennochi

For truth about the Democrats, look to Massachusetts. It?s war
EDITORIAL

The president?s environmental plunder
Ali Shahbaz

Kamala Harris and the tragedy of pioneering labels
Michael A. Cohen

America the Beautiful

red sox 6, phillies 3
Red Sox get past Phillies to end losing streak at nine
Rafael Devers led the offense with three hits, including a home run, as the Sox won for the first time since Aug. 9 24 minutes ago

Dan Shaughnessy: Hoping Xander Bogaerts doesn?t get the Mookie Betts treatment, and other thoughts Chaim Bloom expects Red Sox to pursue trades, but sees Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers as core players

high schools
No football or state championships in Mass. this fall as four-season plan for high school sports is approved
The MIAA took a big step toward offering as many sports as possible this fall, but nuances for individual schools, especially those that pull from multiple towns, are yet to be determined.

New guidelines set for Mass. high school sports: No football in the fall, extra ?floating? season The timeline for the MIAA?s 2020-21 four-season structure
Special Report

Blind Spot

An 11-month Globe investigation found that people nationwide are dying in crashes caused by drivers who should have had their licenses suspended. One in 10 US drivers has at least one offense ? from speeding to vehicular homicide ? that isn?t reflected on their driving record.
Read Part 1 now ? See how dangerous the roadways are in your state
Documentary Short: Blind Spot
A deep look into the bureaucratic negligence that has allowed drivers with menacing traffic records to keep their licenses. (Produced by Caitlin Healy, Brendan McCarthy & Anush Elbakyan. Shot & Edited by Caitlin Healy)

Democratic National Convention

Democrats showcase boundary breakers on convention?s third night: Obama, Clinton, Harris

The Democrats' historic boundary breakers are joining forces at the party?s national convention in an unprecedented effort to mobilize the diverse coalition Joe Biden will need to defeat President Trump this fall. 46 minutes ago
Analysis: Three big-picture thoughts on the second night of the DNC What to expect from night 3 of the DNC

Warren will hit Trump?s pandemic response in convention speech as Biden seeks to unite party

Obama to cast Trump as unwilling to ?put in the work? of presidency during DNC speech

Coronavirus

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

11 coronavirus vaccines to keep an eye on

Graphic: US shows little signs of being able to control coronavirus spread

Bruins notebook
Tuukka Rask reportedly left Bruins because of a situation involving one of his daughters
Radio host Greg Hill said he spoke this week with Rask, who was forthcoming about his family situation.

Coronavirus survivor marks 105th birthday with family visit at Boston rehab center
Emily Watts celebrated her 105th birthday at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale with a visit from several family members who marked the joyous occasion with a socially distanced gathering in the parking lot of the facility.

Whole Foods workers? Black Lives Matter lawsuit grows, expanding to nine states and adding Amazon

The class action suit over Whole Foods Market?s refusal to permit employees to wear Black Lives Matter face masks is growing, with 28 named plaintiffs in nine states. The lawsuit, filed in US District Court in Boston, now also includes Whole Foods? parent company Amazon.com as a defendant.

Trump lashes out at Goodyear Tire about its policy on MAGA wear

President Trump on Wednesday urged people to boycott tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., tweeting that the Ohio-based company had ?announced a BAN ON MAGA HATS.?
Trump will judge election fairness after vote, White House says Trump, Pence campaign events signal lax approach to coronavirus

Boston City Council rejects ZBA nominees, in rift with Walsh administration
In a break with Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a time when the city?s Zoning Board of Appeal is facing a backlog of hundreds of cases and has recently struggled to reach a quorum, the Boston City Council Wednesday rejected a trio of ZBA nominees.

Introducing ?Thanks Tom,? an animated series
Brady's former teammates share funny, insightful, and inspiring stories about the Patriots legend as he moves on to his next chapter.

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Lane closures to hit Mass. Turnpike next week for air-rights project

Boston Cannabis Board approves two marijuana retailers, defers action on Patriot Care

New report recommends men reduce alcohol consumption to 1 drink a day

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Seven months later, what we know about Covid-19 ? and the pressing questions that remain

Watch: What day is it? How pandemic stress alters your perception of time

Comfort Zone

Recipes: Three fresh plum desserts for summer

A children?s book becomes a fund-raiser for families in survival mode

These face masks are the hottest thing at the museum shop

Sonya Clark, artist who pulls apart racist history, wins deCordova museum?s Rappaport Prize

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Can colleges ensure off-campus parties don?t turn into super-spreader events?

With thousands of college students moving into the Boston area in the next few weeks, neighbors are growing increasingly worried about who will police large off-campus gatherings and make sure that student parties don?t turn into coronavirus super-spreader events.
UConn students evicted from campus after crowded dorm party

They survived life on a submarine and at the South Pole. Here?s their advice for staying sane this winter
Create minievents to look forward to. Learn something new. Don?t fall into ?Is it over yet?? syndrome.

State Police lieutenant, a top earner, retires amid internal probe into paid detail violation
Mark Lombardi, a 27-year veteran, said that because he is a high-earner, he has faced constant internal scrutiny. He denied his retirement was related to the internal State Police review.

Rhode Island

Mass. travel restrictions are hurting Rhode Island businesses, Raimondo says

The governor urges Rhode Islanders to "pull together" to lower COVID-19 rates and restore free travel.

RI ACLU sues Providence Police, accuses academy of race discrimination over dismissal of Black recruit

Critics say U.S. Postal Service failing to deliver with fewer sorting machines and more delays
Newton

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

The president?s environmental plunder
Ali Shahbaz

Kamala Harris and the tragedy of pioneering labels
Scot Lehigh

The strange truth of Joe Biden?s historical moment
RENÉE GRAHAM

A political convention haunted by the dead
Margaret Doris

The community of political conventions

IDEAS | David Scharfenberg

Aerosmith, the Cars, the Pixies ? Boston used to be a rock ?n? roll capital. Where has all the music gone?

VISUAL STORIES

Dont?a Hightower?s fiancée was in labor for 17 hours. He used ?28-3? to help her push through

Photos: Mayflower II, a reimagining of vessel used by pilgrims, sails home to Plymouth

Devastated by multiple tragedies, a border city seeks a bridge to the future

?I want to save everything?: In the era of COVID-19, a small army of animal lovers is providing triage for creatures in distress

metro

Congressional candidate sues state, seeks to expand time for voters to submit primary ballots
Becky Walker Grossman, a Newton city councilor, filed the lawsuit with the Supreme Judicial Court 13 days before voting ends for a slate of Massachusetts primaries, including her own eight-way, open Democratic race for the seat currently held by Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III.

Live weather updates from Boston-area meteorologists

With severe weather in the forecast, here?s a look at what to expect, according to Boston-area meteorologists.

Lane closures to hit Mass. Turnpike next week for air-rights project

Starting this weekend, the eight-lane highway will be reduced by one lane in each direction through much of western Boston.

Boston City Council rejects ZBA nominees, in rift with Walsh administration

Teachers unions want to work from home, but offer few ideas for improving virtual school

sports

Celtics could get Grizzlies lottery pick

But if Memphis should vault into the top four, they will keep the choice this year, and Boston will get the Grizzlies unprotected first-round draft pick next season.

With no fall season, high school coaches and players focus on preparing for spring football

The MIAA's modified out-of-season coaching policy will be a key tool in keeping players engaged in potential fall conditioning drills.
red sox 6, phillies 3

Red Sox get past Phillies to end losing streak at nine

Rafael Devers led the offense with three hits, including a home run, as the Sox won for the first time since Aug. 9

Richy Werenski is at home at TPC Boston, without the home course advantage
dan shaughnessy

Hoping Xander Bogaerts doesn?t get the Mookie Betts treatment, and other thoughts
hockey

Northeastern?s Ryan Shea signs with Dallas Stars

STAT

The world needs Covid-19 vaccines. It may also be overestimating their power

In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson?s with a novel brain cell transplant

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

Stay up to date with STAT?s Covid-19 Tracker

Business

Virtual Coffee with Globe Reporter Jon Chesto
Globe reporter Jon Chesto discusses the local economy with Alex Tuccio. This week they talk about the reopening of schools, and COVID-19's effect on telehealth.

Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn't banning it outright.

Trump will judge election fairness after vote, White House says

Trump lashes out at Goodyear Tire about its policy on MAGA wear

Whole Foods workers? Black Lives Matter lawsuit grows, expanding to nine states and adding Amazon
on the street

Revere was going through a revival before COVID-19. Can it stay on track?

Politics

Obama to cast Trump as unwilling to ?put in the work? of presidency during DNC speech

Democrats showcase boundary breakers on convention?s third night: Obama, Clinton, Harris

Trump, Pence campaign events signal lax approach to coronavirus

Marijuana

Boston Cannabis Board approves two marijuana retailers, defers action on Patriot Care

Rivals hit Jake Auchincloss over marijuana skepticism
magazine
Maine

The paper mill was everything in this small town. Then it exploded
Feature

?Wouldn?t backyard chickens be fun?? you say. Be careful what you wish for

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do online and in person, August 17-23
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ?I was engrossed in the conversation and forgot to eat'

sports

Tampa Bay Lightning eliminate Columbus Blue Jackets from Stanley Cup playoffs

Tuukka Rask reportedly left Bruins because of a situation involving one of his daughters

Wednesday?s Patriots practice report: Kyle Dugger has things covered

metro

Congressional candidate sues state, seeks to expand time for voters to submit primary ballots

Are Joe Kennedy?s efforts to define Ed Markey coming too late?

Live weather updates from Boston-area meteorologists

Nation

Rhode Island won the roll call with a platter of calamari and a tribute to the state appetizer

2nd suspect charged in Providence police cruiser arson

Floyd Welch, survivor of Pearl Harbor, dies at 99

World

Iran threatens ?dangerous future? for UAE after Israel deal

Freed from Belarus jails, protesters recount beatings

Kabul begins release of final 400 Taliban, talks to follow

politics

Democrats showcase boundary breakers on convention?s third night: Obama, Clinton, Harris

Trump, Pence campaign events signal lax approach to coronavirus

Rhode Island won the roll call with a platter of calamari and a tribute to the state appetizer

business

Virtual Coffee with Globe Reporter Jon Chesto

Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts

Trump will judge election fairness after vote, White House says

lifestyle

GlobeDocs Presents: 'My voice matters': Brighton Debate en Español team."

Some segments of the travel industry have been using this time to become more sustainable

11 rooftop restaurants and patios to enjoy (safely) while it?s still summer

marijuana

Boston Cannabis Board approves two marijuana retailers, defers action on Patriot Care

Rivals hit Jake Auchincloss over marijuana skepticism

Marijuana company will destroy $2.6 million inventory of year-old vapes

opinion

The president?s environmental plunder

For truth about the Democrats, look to Massachusetts. It?s war

Kamala Harris and the tragedy of pioneering labels

food & dining

With Beirut Box, Boston restaurants find a way to help

Jay Hajj returns to his hometown to volunteer with World Central Kitchen

In the quest for a pandemic coping mechanism, I?ve become a cookie monster

travel

Some segments of the travel industry have been using this time to become more sustainable

10 cool ways to social-distance in the Berkshires

Event designer Ieasha James on Jamaica, California summers, and dreams of South Africa

Books

E.O. Wilson shares amazing anecdotes in ?Tales From the Ant World?

A sublime ?Summer?

?Show Them You?re Good? follows high school boys at the end of childhood

Movies

Far beyond truthiness, tending strays, traveling light

?The One and Only Ivan,? on Disney+, offers a gorilla-eye view

Meet the man who flipped the switch in ?Tesla?

Television

Can Amazon deliver a ?more twisted? ?Dead Ringers??

Big-hearted lead, endearing ensemble make ?Ted Lasso? a winner

?P-Valley? doesn?t exploit women; it tells their stories

music

ACRONYM stands for joy on the group?s latest early-music release

Pianist Conrad Tao wants you to question everything

A new hearing for suffragist and composer Ethel Smyth: ?She took on what she called the male machine'

Theater/Dance

In online dance classes, no one can see you miss a step

Live theater returns to the Berkshires in a changed world

SpeakEasy launches podcast of new work by Boston playwrights

globe local

For readers young and old, bookstores prove they?re an essential business, too

Should Massachusetts adopt the proposed physician-assisted suicide bill?

Spreading kindness along with homegrown tomatoes

Obituaries

Dale Hawerchuk, hockey hall of famer with a talent for scoring big, dies at 57

American released from Lebanon after being jailed for months dies

Bill Yeoman, who coached Houston for 25 seasons, at 92