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‘I’m giving up’: At Mass. and Cass, open-air drug market smaller, but persistent

The city has repeatedly attempted to clean up the area, but the vices these blocks are known for always return.
Three newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
President Biden and Vice President Harris met Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, and Alsu Kurmasheva at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Three newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva arrived on American soil shortly before midnight for a joyful reunion with their families.

See photos of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva as they arrived on US soil

Russian millionaire convicted of hacking crime in Boston among those released in multi-national prisoner swap

Is it safe to go in the water? These Mass. beaches regularly violate bacteria safety standards.

An increasing number of swimming beaches in Massachusetts have a worsening bacteria problem that poses a threat to the public.
Beach closing tracker: See where beaches are closed in Massachusetts
2024 Paris Olympics

US men’s soccer team eliminated after loss to Morocco 4-0 in quarterfinals of Paris Olympics
Olympic leading scorer Soufiane Rahimi netted his fifth goal of the tournament on a penalty to open the scoring in the 27th minute.

Your Olympics daily digest: Today's schedule, results, and more Complete Olympics coverage

Aly Raisman on her time at the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles, and her health: ‘I really have surprised myself’

Raisman, a native of Needham and three-time Olympic gold medalist, is back at the Games as a correspondent. She spoke with the Globe about the experience so far.
Simone Biles says she loves her ‘black job,’ an apparent clapback at Donald Trump
Best of the Best

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

When we released our selections for the best coffee shops, breakfast spots, Italian restaurants, and more, we asked readers to share their favorites.
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Tate McRae is one of Canada’s biggest pop stars right now. Here’s how Boston inspired her latest album.

The rising Canadian singer, who performs in Boston this month, opens up about how the city inspired the titular track on her new album.

Wu threatens to thwart any plans to redevelop Carney Hospital site

A letter from Mayor Michelle Wu warned the hospital's landlords against trying to cash in on the property with more lucrative development.

‘Very disappointed.’ Boston priorities die in chaotic end to legislative session.

Key legislative items for Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu, including one to add hundreds of new liquor licenses for the city, were left on the drafting-room floor.
‘Deeply broken.’ ‘The worst ever.’ ‘Delay and delay.’ Mass. Legislature’s failure to pass numerous bills sparks anger.
shirley leung

What in the world is happening on Beacon Hill?

There’s no sense of urgency, whether it’s about giving Boston more liquor licenses or investing in climate tech.

So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets
Tailwind Air's basic pitch was a door-to-door trip between Boston and Manhattan that’s speedier than flying, at one-way prices ranging from $400 to $800.

Lynn man charged with killing his brother’s pregnant girlfriend

Zachary Vozzella was ordered held without bail Thursday on charges that he stabbed his brother’s pregnant girlfriend to death while his brother was in custody for allegedly assaulting her, authorities said.

Thousands were arrested at campus protests. For students, the fallout was only beginning.

Hundreds of cases have yet to be resolved on campuses that saw the highest number of arrests during the wave of protests over the war in Gaza, according to an analysis of data.

Healey taps top political adviser to join administration

Corey Welford, a senior adviser to Healey’s campaign and to the Democrat when she was attorney general, returned to state government as a “senior strategist.”

Gaza war opponents are hopeful — but not yet convinced — that Harris will take a different stance than Biden

Antiwar delegates to the Democratic convention want to hear specifics from the vice president and have requested a meeting with her, as well as two speaking slots.

Harris raised a massive $310m in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump

 Harris in final phase of VP spot search; Trump continues to talk about Harris’s race. Follow live updates.

Raccoon with its head stuck in a storm drain grate rescued in Cambridge

Dead thresher shark found on Duxbury beach
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS

Ilona Maher is growing the game of rugby by helping women see themselves in an Olympian
Maher, who hails from Vermont, is the mouthpiece of a decades-long movement to drum up support for the sport in the US.

Olympic track and field preview: Five must-watch events in Paris, and everything else you need to know Simone Biles showcases her Olympic mettle as the world’s greatest gymnast, and one of the toughest competitors | Tara Sullivan
Games & Puzzles

Play Decathalon

We're releasing 10 special puzzles over 10 days that will put your problem-solving skills to the test.

Thousands were arrested at campus protests. For students, the fallout was only beginning.

Hundreds of cases have yet to be resolved on campuses that saw the highest number of arrests during the wave of protests over the war in Gaza, according to an analysis of data.
dan shaughnessy

We’re still wondering exactly what the Red Sox are, and other thoughts

Two-thirds of the way into the season, it's been a nice ride, but things are trending in the wrong direction, and the new acquisitions are unlikely to move the needle much.
BLOTTER TALES

A man on mushrooms hits golf balls at vehicles, three horses run free, and a hotel guest claims a raccoon clawed him in his room

A man on mushrooms hits golf balls at vehicles, a hotel guest claims a raccoon clawed him in his room, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Fickle fortune frowns upon The Great Trumpkin

But who was to blame for the mess he was in?
RENÉE GRAHAM

There’s nothing weird about calling Trump weird
Cris Martin

The prisoner swap: Why now?
Alex Beam

Whose ‘Lord of the Rings’ is it anyway?
EDITORIAL

Who’s their best at 3 a.m.? Not the Massachusetts Legislature.
Best of the Best

9 best craft breweries and taprooms to visit in Greater Boston

9 of Boston’s best live music clubs for rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more

Book lovers take note: These are the 8 best bookstores around Boston

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PARENTING UNFILTERED
Clorox wipes, pretzel donations, communication: Teachers share what they really need from parents
“I spend a lot of money every year on snacks. Hungry kids simply can’t learn as well, so donations make a huge difference.”

‘Veep,’ TV’s prophesies, and our attachment to entertainment
Are TV writers reading the zeitgeist like an astrologist reads star charts?

Forecast | Ken Mahan
Heat and humidity continue with an increasing chance for storms this afternoon
Today’s highs are set to break 90 degrees once again across the Boston area.

GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT
Democracy walk and festival in N.H. to honor ‘Granny D’ legacy
Fans of grassroots politics will go for a 6-mile walk in New Hampshire on Saturday to honor and extend the legacy of a political activist from New Hampshire affectionately known as “Granny D.”

COVID levels in Mass. waste water nearly quadrupled over 2 weeks in July, CDC data show

New testing shows the levels of coronavirus in Massachusetts waste water nearly quadrupled over two weeks in July, according to data from the CDC.
See the latest Massachusetts coronavirus data

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election

The US government on Thursday recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of the country’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by electoral authorities.

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Money, Power, Inequality

In Boston’s redlined neighborhoods, the summer’s heat waves are even hotter

Boston is one big “urban heat island,” but within that heat island are even hotter regions, and those areas are disproportionately formerly redlined communities with mostly Black, Latino, and Asian residents.
Map: The temperature can vary a lot depending where you are in Boston. Here’s where it’s the hottest, and why.

Historic ‘Fogland Farm,’ a 1730s-era home once owned by a Revolutionary War colonel, is for sale in R.I. for $5.95m

The property has eight bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, two drawing rooms, four working fireplaces, and a screened porch.

‘You’re never going to shut me up’: Haverhill man returns home after a rare voice-box transplant
Marty Kedian is the first person in the world with an active cancer to undergo the procedure.

Healey on MBTA’s new tap-to-go payments: ‘You don’t have to hunt for change anymore.’
The MBTA's new “tap-to-go” payment method for buses and subways started today. Governor Maura Healey tried the new contactless payments Thursday morning.

Culture & Lifestyle

Broadway fans have been making pilgrimages to Boston for overlapping ‘Queen of Versailles’ and ‘Gatsby’

Don’t sleep on these down-bill acts at the Newport Jazz Festival

Give AI engine text prompt, get song. Where does that leave musicians?

Fighting a surveillance state by changing your face

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

Renée Loth

Boston’s chief of planning Arthur Jemison departs with a brief but meaningful legacy
IDEAS | KATIA WISH

Learning to really see Boston, one sketch at a time
EDITORIAL

A brazen effort to steal an election in Venezuela

SCOT LEHIGH

What Kamala Harris can learn from George H.W. Bush
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why Kamala Harris’s running mate should be Mark Kelly
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Tell us: How are your electricity bills after these heat waves?

The Globe wants to hear from readers about if you’re seeing increases in electricity bills after a hot summer.

Video: Two entangled timber rattlesnakes face off on a trail in the Blue Hills

Erin Noonan and her fellow teachers have hiked in the Blue Hills Reservation for years, but nothing prepared them for what they encountered on a trail Tuesday: two entangled timber rattlesnakes, their heads held aloft, facing off for battle.

Healey taps top political adviser to join administration

Corey Welford, a senior adviser to Healey’s campaign and to the Democrat when she was attorney general, returned to state government as a “senior strategist.”

Video shows timber rattlesnakes fighting in the Blue Hills Reservation

MassWildlife said they were two male timber rattlesnakes fighting, which is rare to capture on video.

Sports

olympics

US men’s soccer team eliminated after loss to Morocco 4-0 in quarterfinals of Paris Olympics

Olympic leading scorer Soufiane Rahimi netted his fifth goal of the tournament on a penalty to open the scoring in the 27th minute.

Simone Biles says she loves her ‘black job,’ an apparent clapback at Donald Trump

Trump has been criticized for arguing during his June debate with President Biden that migrants are taking "Black jobs" and "Hispanic jobs" from Americans.
Olympics

The US women’s soccer team advances to knockouts. See the schedule.

The Americans swept the group stage, winning all three games.
olympics

Ilona Maher is growing the game of rugby by helping women see themselves in an Olympian
Olympics

Olympic track and field preview: Five must-watch events in Paris, and everything else you need to know
red sox at rangers | 8:05 p.m. (NESN)

Game 108: Red Sox at Rangers lineups and notes

Business

Wu threatens to thwart any plans to redevelop Carney Hospital site

A letter from Mayor Michelle Wu warned the hospital's landlords against trying to cash in on the property with more lucrative development.
shirley leung

What in the world is happening on Beacon Hill?

There’s no sense of urgency, whether it’s about giving Boston more liquor licenses or investing in climate tech.

US added just 114,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits 4.3% as interest rates take economic toll

So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets
magazine
Best of the Best

Globe picks for the best food and things to do around the city

Best of the Best

Live the high life at Boston’s 6 best rooftop bars and restaurants

Best of the Best

Check out these 13 hotspots for the best nightlife scene
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, July 29-Aug. 11

metro

Raccoon with its head stuck in a storm drain grate rescued in Cambridge

Dead thresher shark found on Duxbury beach

Three newly freed Americans are back on US soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia

sports

Harness racing trainer Nancy Takter embraces chance to make history at Saturday’s Hambletonian

Your Olympics daily digest: Track and field begins, the US men’s soccer team is in knockouts, and what else to watch on Friday

Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS.

business

Historic ‘Fogland Farm,’ a 1730s-era home once owned by a Revolutionary War colonel, is for sale in R.I. for $5.95m

City of Boston to spend $300,000 boosting nighttime activities

Two R.I. companies report 260+ layoffs; manufacturing plant to shut down

politics

Harris raised a massive $310m in July, as she looks to reset November’s race against Trump

Harris in final phase of search for running mate; Trump continues to make comments on Harris’s race. Follow live updates.

Simone Biles says she loves her ‘black job,’ an apparent clapback at Donald Trump

Nation

Judge suspends Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over DWI arrest in New York

Increasing wind and heat plus risk of thunderstorms expected in fight against California wildfire

Mexican drug cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada makes a court appearance in Texas

World

Turkey blocks access to Instagram. It’s in response to removal of posts on Hamas chief, reports say.

At least 4 dead in apartment block collapse following gas explosion in Russia’s Ural Mountains

US recognizes opposition candidate González as the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election

opinion

An Illinois sheriff offered ‘no excuses’ for the unjustified police killing of a Black woman. What he hasn’t offered is his resignation.

Boston’s chief of planning Arthur Jemison departs with a brief but meaningful legacy

Fickle fortune frowns upon The Great Trumpkin

lifestyle

Clorox wipes, pretzel donations, communication: Teachers share what they really need from parents

He’s phubbing me (and others)

Free things to do this week: a multisensory City Hall performance, chamber concert, and more

food & dining

We picked the best food in Greater Boston. You, readers, had thoughts.

REV Burger opens in Beverly; one of Boston’s best bars gets a dark revamp

A menu of appealing dishes greets diners at Ninebark in West Newton

travel

So long, seaplanes: Boston-New York service grounded this summer after selling too few tickets

Fun, unexpected, and accessible: A roundup of recommendations for travelers with mobility issues

Medical records from Holland America are mysteriously held up

Arts

‘I’m sort of a spy’: ‘Vivian Maier Unseen Work’ presents work of photographer who preferred seeing to showing

Science and myth meet in ‘Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination,’ at the Harvard Museum of Natural History

Acton’s Discovery Museum wins National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Books

Jessica Anthony’s new book does ‘The Most’ with a tight time frame

Beach reads: 10 best thrillers and mysteries of 2024 so far

‘Circle of Hope’ is the portrait of a church in crisis, and the messy humanity that might save us all

Movies

‘Kneecap’ is the somewhat true tale of an Irish-language hip-hop group

‘The Instigators’: a heist-gone-wrong movie done right? Nope.

In ‘Sing Sing,’ art lifts up a theater troupe of incarcerated men

Television

‘Veep,’ TV’s prophesies, and our attachment to entertainment

Will Colin Jost survive the Olympics? His injuries while covering surfing have become ‘comedy gold.’

The $11,000 butter from ‘The Bear’ is handmade in Shoreham, Vt.

music

Judge suspends Justin Timberlake’s driver’s license over DWI arrest in New York

Tate McRae is one of Canada’s biggest pop stars right now. Here’s how Boston inspired her latest album.

Suno strikes back in AI music fight

Theater/Dance

Broadway fans have been making pilgrimages to Boston for overlapping ‘Queen of Versailles’ and ‘Gatsby’

Cats (yes cats) that play instruments and perform acrobatic tricks bring feline fun to Arlington

For local comedy scene staples, leaving Boston is about jump-starting creativity — not chasing fame

Health

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.

Fatal overdoses drop in R.I. for the first time in five years

Obituaries

Alma Powell, civic leader and widow of Colin Powell, dies at 86

Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader on Israel’s hit list since Oct. 7, is killed in an airstrike at 62

Erica Ash, comedian and ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ and ‘Mad TV’ star, dies at 46