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Mass. more than doubles eviction notices — from 57 to 128 — to families staying at overflow shelters

Meanwhile, in Quincy, tents for migrants on church property are removed after health code concerns, city says.

Healey administration conceals key information about state shelter system even as it triples spending

Private equity firm’s deal to buy Steward’s doctors group for $245 million draws wary reception in Mass.

Stewardship has about 5,000 employed and affiliated physicians, including primary care doctors and specialists, Steward said. Roughly half work in Massachusetts.

Steward completes deal to sell its doctors group to private equity firm Kinderhook

US Department of Education delays new FAFSA application. Here’s what to know.

Most would-be college students now will have to wait until Dec. 1 before having access to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Eli Lilly opens $700 million research center on Fort Point spot where GE headquarters was once planned
The 346,000-square-foot building will accommodate Lilly’s expanding workforce in Massachusetts and serve as the company’s hub for gene-based treatments.

When it gets too hot in New England, here’s why you can expect train delays
As climate change worsens, rail experts warn that heat-related delays will worsen too.

Former leader of Mass. trucking company linked to N.H. crash that killed 7 pleads guilty

Dunyadar Gasanov’s guilty plea marks the first criminal conviction in the case that exposed years of bureaucratic neglect at the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.

State Police trooper arrested on domestic violence charge and placed on leave, authorities say

Five people stricken with Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln, N.H., officials say

Haitian national charged with raping 15-year-old girl now in federal immigration custody, records show

Drake Maye took what probably would have been a half-dozen sacks over his final two 11-on-11 periods.

Ben Volin | On Football

If this joint practice had been a game, it would have been a disaster for Patriots

The Patriots committed eight penalties on offense and regressed significantly facing the Eagles.

Drake Maye has an up-and-down day in joint practice with Eagles Patriots defense holds its own against loaded Eagles offense

Former president Barack Obama released two lists Monday highlighting some of his favorite music and books this summer.

Obama is out with his book and music lists for the summer. See his picks here.

The former president had Percival Everett's novel "James" at the top of his reading list, and his song selections span the decades and several genres.

FOOD

One night a year, one ice cream sundae on the Cape, no restrictions. Who’s got the best stuff?

At the end of each summer, my family marks the occasion with the biggest, baddest ice cream sundae we can find on the Cape. The perennial vexing question: Where to go? These are our favorites.

Any way you slice it, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for tomato fans

A New Hampshire entrepreneur is tackling the tinned fish business

shirley leung

‘People are nervous.’ Fewer customers, smaller checks. What restaurants are telling us about the economy.
Restaurant owners aren’t talking about a recession yet, but they are rolling out deals and trying not to raise prices again.

Four, five, six, or even more roommates: Young adults in Boston get creative to afford rent

‘How can it be so high?’: Blistering heat and brutal humidity cause electric bills to skyrocket

Melissa McCarthy, left, and Sandra Bullock in "The Heat."

We asked, you answered: Our readers on the best and worst Boston accents in the movies

Some readers were impressed by Melissa McCarthy playing Detective Shannon Mullins in “The Heat,” particularly one scene where an FBI agent enters her house.

Clockwise from top left: Stephen Nedoroscik, Ilona Maher, Léon Marchand, Novak Djokovic, and the gold-medal winning 4x100 relay team of Sha'Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Twanisha Terry, and Melissa Jefferson.

Some of the most memorable, funniest, and most heartwarming moments of the Olympics

Stars were born, legends were immortalized, underdogs shocked the world, and there was, unfortunately, plenty of controversy.

Complete Olympics coverage

After arriving in the major leagues at age 28 Monday, Mickey Gasper drew an extra-inning walk to help the Red Sox in a comeback win.

The improbable journey of Mickey Gasper leads to the big leagues with the Red Sox

The New Hampshire native, who finally reached the majors at age 28, is a study in perseverance and belief in oneself.

Early voting ballot envelopes are counted as election officials prepare for the upcoming election.

In vote-by-mail era, no rest for weary election workers

Recent changes have made voting more accessible and convenient, but they have also placed a burden on the public employees responsible for running elections, leaving many feeling overwhelmed.

UAW files federal labor charges against Trump, Musk News outlets were leaked insider material from the Trump campaign. They chose not to print it. More updates from the campaign trail

The campus of Holy Cross seen in August 2020.

Holy Cross donor pledged the largest gift in school history for arts center. Now, he’s suing for millions of dollars.

Cornelius Prior Jr. said Holy Cross “did not honor its agreement” to build the center promptly. On Monday, the college's president said the allegations “are simply untrue.”

Opinion

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak at a campaign rally on Aug. 10 in Las Vegas.

RENÉE GRAHAM

Donald Trump is a size queen

But behind his obsession with the size of his — and especially Kamala Harris’s — crowds lurks something more nefarious.

JEFF JACOBY

America tortured the 9/11 mastermind. That’s why he will never pay for his crimes.

EDITORIAL

The right way to handle the Olympic bronze medal controversy

MARCELA GARCÍA

Private equity is coming for your cats and dogs

LETTERS

Sox star Jarren Duran’s words sting

Best of the Best

Have a blast at Boston’s best bowling, bouldering, mini golf, and more

Boston’s 7 best boutique hotels, for your vacation or staycation needs

The Coolidge Corner, Alamo, and 5 more of the best movie theaters around Boston

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Construction resumes at Vineyard Wind, but power production remains shut down
The Vineyard Wind project began producing power for New England's electrical grid earlier this year, but operations came to a halt after one of wind turbines sustained damage on July 13.

Can AI help reduce traffic congestion in Boston? The city is partnering with Google to find out.
In February, Boston joined forces with Google's “Project Green Light” team, a research initiative aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions and traffic delays.

Boston officials unveil plans to add 100 new Bluebikes stations across the city
Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said the expansion will occur in phases, with stations added this fall in neighborhoods across the city.

MISS CONDUCT

My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife
Plus, when to dial down the speakerphone use.

Former Cornell student gets 21 months in prison for posting violent threats to Jewish students

A former Cornell University student arrested for posting statements threatening violence against Jewish people on campus last fall after the start of the war in Gaza was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison.

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the US not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.

An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice

The former police chief has been charged with felony obstruction of justice and is accused of persuading a potential witness for an investigation into his conduct of withholding information.

Trial begins in case of white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor during dispute
A Florida jury will determine whether a 60-year-old white woman was justified when she shot and killed a Black mother during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children
Some of the sole survivors are so young they will have no memory of those they lost.

Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage scour Cape Cod ponds for trash

The group has pulled up golf balls, tires, beer cans, fishing lures, and a garden gnome from Cape Cod ponds.

Innovation Beat

A remembered conversation with late Google leader Susan Wojcicki
Her story reminded a reporter of the challenges of teaching his own kids the value of hard work and financial independence.

Cambridge spent years — and $1.4 million — hiding harassment claims against high-profile police officer
Public documents detail that the city quietly settled with three female Cambridge police officers who had accused a high-profile sergeant of sexual harassment.

VP candidates have policies and profiles that may seem worlds apart, but both have deep Midwestern roots
Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio have policies, profiles, and tones that can seem worlds apart. But they share where their world views first took root: the Midwest.

Culture & Lifestyle

John Slattery as Roger Sterling and Elisabeth Moss as Peggy Olson in "Mad Men."

Making rain far from Madison Avenue

From left: Team USA rugby Olympian Ilona Maher during an interview with host Seth Meyers on Monday.

Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher talks giant croissants in Paris, Jason Kelce, and bronze medal win on ‘Late Night’

Just two local authors. Really. J. Courtney Sullivan in conversation with fellow author Tom Perrotta during her book’s launch event July 2 at Brookline Booksmith.

J. Courtney Sullivan is a local author — for real this time

From left: "Succession" actors Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, and Kieran Culkin in 2023.

For stars of ‘Succession,’ the boards beckon

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute held a protest outside the State House on Aug. 8 to protest the new state policy limiting families’ stays to five days in shelters.

JOAN VENNOCHI

On immigration, Healey feels the heat of putting children on the street

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, who joined the Army National Guard two days after his 17th birthday, spoke at a Kamala Harris for president rally before she selected him as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, in St. Paul, July 27.

David Nelson

Let’s stop questioning the honorable military service of Tim Walz (or JD Vance)

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.

JEFF JACOBY

The case for colorblindness is as compelling — and vital — as ever

A gavel rested on the rostrum in the Senate Chamber at the Massachusetts State House.

EDITORIAL

The wrong way to boost legislative pay

A menstrual product dispenser inside a women's restroom at Purdue University in 2020. The school, like many other institutions around the country, eventually decided to stock bathrooms with free tampons and other feminine hygiene products.

RENÉE GRAHAM

Putting free tampons in all school bathrooms is hardly a radical idea

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

ADRIAN WALKER

Claiming victory, Wu is forging ahead on White Stadium

The city’s Parks Commission unanimously approved the redevelopment plan Monday, clearing the way for demolition of part of the stadium to start sometime this fall.

Haitian national charged with raping 15-year-old girl now in federal immigration custody, records show

“He will have his day in court and [Enforcement and Removal Operations] Boston will continue to cooperate with the criminal court system in Massachusetts, but we cannot allow any significant noncitizen threat to the children of our communities to potentially reoffend,” ERO Boston Field Office director Todd M. Lyons said in a statement.

Mass. more than doubles eviction notices — from 57 to 128 — to families staying at overflow shelters

Meanwhile, in Quincy, tents for migrants on church property are removed after health code concerns, city says.

Tropical Storm Ernesto drenches northeast Caribbean and takes aim at Puerto Rico

Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane early Wednesday, prompting forecasters to issue a hurricane watch for the US and British Virgin Islands as well as the tiny Puerto Rican islands of Vieques and Culebra.

Sports

Ben Volin | On Football

If this joint practice had been a game, it would have been a disaster for Patriots

The Patriots committed eight penalties on offense and regressed significantly facing the Eagles.

CELTICS

NBA Cup schedule released; Celtics open at home against Hawks

The NBA Champions, drawn into East Group C, will be in action on the opening night of the NBA Cup on Nov. 12, when they host the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden.

Jacoby Brissett ended up 12 for 24 with a pair of interceptions in 11-on-11 work.

patriots

Patriots quarterback watch: Jacoby Brissett was not better late

As practice wore on, things went south for the usually steady veteran.

NFL

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee

patriots training camp

Training camp observations: Patriots defense holds its own against loaded Eagles offense

patriots notebook

Drake Maye has an up-and-down day in joint practice with Eagles

Business

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles from the 2004 through 2014 model years and nearly 83,000 Mazdas from the 2003 through 2015 model years.

US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease

The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its producer price index rose 0.1 percent from June to July.

Construction resumes at Vineyard Wind, but power production remains shut down

Private equity firm’s deal to buy Steward’s doctors group for $245 million draws wary reception in Mass.

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PERSPECTIVE

What Julia Child and my parents got right

Polenta With Roasted Stone Fruit, Mascarpone, and Rosemary

Cooking

Showcase peaches, nectarines, and berries in polenta or tart

MISS CONDUCT

My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife

The “flight of the angel” during last year’s Fisherman’s Feast in the North End.

Your Week Ahead

How JD Vance as VP could reshape public health

Mass. more than doubles eviction notices — from 57 to 128 — to families staying at overflow shelters

Private equity firm’s deal to buy Steward’s doctors group for $245 million draws wary reception in Mass.

US Department of Education delays new FAFSA application. Here’s what to know.

Eli Lilly opens $700 million research center on Fort Point spot where GE headquarters was once planned The 346,000-square-foot building will accommodate Lilly’s expanding workforce in Massachusetts and serve as the company’s hub for gene-based treatments.

When it gets too hot in New England, here’s why you can expect train delays As climate change worsens, rail experts warn that heat-related delays will worsen too.

Former leader of Mass. trucking company linked to N.H. crash that killed 7 pleads guilty

State Police trooper arrested on domestic violence charge and placed on leave, authorities say

Five people stricken with Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln, N.H., officials say

Haitian national charged with raping 15-year-old girl now in federal immigration custody, records show

If this joint practice had been a game, it would have been a disaster for Patriots

Obama is out with his book and music lists for the summer. See his picks here.

One night a year, one ice cream sundae on the Cape, no restrictions. Who’s got the best stuff?

Any way you slice it, it’s the most wonderful time of the year for tomato fans

A New Hampshire entrepreneur is tackling the tinned fish business

shirley leung ‘People are nervous.’ Fewer customers, smaller checks. What restaurants are telling us about the economy. Restaurant owners aren’t talking about a recession yet, but they are rolling out deals and trying not to raise prices again.

Four, five, six, or even more roommates: Young adults in Boston get creative to afford rent

‘How can it be so high?’: Blistering heat and brutal humidity cause electric bills to skyrocket

We asked, you answered: Our readers on the best and worst Boston accents in the movies

Some of the most memorable, funniest, and most heartwarming moments of the Olympics

The improbable journey of Mickey Gasper leads to the big leagues with the Red Sox

In vote-by-mail era, no rest for weary election workers

Holy Cross donor pledged the largest gift in school history for arts center. Now, he’s suing for millions of dollars.

Donald Trump is a size queen

America tortured the 9/11 mastermind. That’s why he will never pay for his crimes.

The right way to handle the Olympic bronze medal controversy

Private equity is coming for your cats and dogs

Sox star Jarren Duran’s words sting

Have a blast at Boston’s best bowling, bouldering, mini golf, and more

Boston’s 7 best boutique hotels, for your vacation or staycation needs

The Coolidge Corner, Alamo, and 5 more of the best movie theaters around Boston

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Construction resumes at Vineyard Wind, but power production remains shut down The Vineyard Wind project began producing power for New England's electrical grid earlier this year, but operations came to a halt after one of wind turbines sustained damage on July 13.

Can AI help reduce traffic congestion in Boston? The city is partnering with Google to find out. In February, Boston joined forces with Google's “Project Green Light” team, a research initiative aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions and traffic delays.

Boston officials unveil plans to add 100 new Bluebikes stations across the city Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said the expansion will occur in phases, with stations added this fall in neighborhoods across the city.

MISS CONDUCT My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife Plus, when to dial down the speakerphone use.

Former Cornell student gets 21 months in prison for posting violent threats to Jewish students

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice

Trial begins in case of white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor during dispute A Florida jury will determine whether a 60-year-old white woman was justified when she shot and killed a Black mother during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children Some of the sole survivors are so young they will have no memory of those they lost.

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Cambridge spent years — and $1.4 million — hiding harassment claims against high-profile police officer Public documents detail that the city quietly settled with three female Cambridge police officers who had accused a high-profile sergeant of sexual harassment.

Culture & Lifestyle

Making rain far from Madison Avenue

Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher talks giant croissants in Paris, Jason Kelce, and bronze medal win on ‘Late Night’

J. Courtney Sullivan is a local author — for real this time

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Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

On immigration, Healey feels the heat of putting children on the street

Let’s stop questioning the honorable military service of Tim Walz (or JD Vance)

The case for colorblindness is as compelling — and vital — as ever

The wrong way to boost legislative pay

Putting free tampons in all school bathrooms is hardly a radical idea

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Claiming victory, Wu is forging ahead on White Stadium

Haitian national charged with raping 15-year-old girl now in federal immigration custody, records show

Mass. more than doubles eviction notices — from 57 to 128 — to families staying at overflow shelters

Tropical Storm Ernesto drenches northeast Caribbean and takes aim at Puerto Rico

Sports

If this joint practice had been a game, it would have been a disaster for Patriots

NBA Cup schedule released; Celtics open at home against Hawks

Patriots quarterback watch: Jacoby Brissett was not better late

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy needs surgery on meniscus tear in right knee

Training camp observations: Patriots defense holds its own against loaded Eagles offense

Drake Maye has an up-and-down day in joint practice with Eagles

Business

Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators

US wholesale inflation cooled in July in sign that price pressures are continuing to ease

Construction resumes at Vineyard Wind, but power production remains shut down

Eli Lilly opens $700 million research center on Fort Point spot where GE headquarters was once planned
The 346,000-square-foot building will accommodate Lilly’s expanding workforce in Massachusetts and serve as the company’s hub for gene-based treatments.

When it gets too hot in New England, here’s why you can expect train delays
As climate change worsens, rail experts warn that heat-related delays will worsen too.

shirley leung

‘People are nervous.’ Fewer customers, smaller checks. What restaurants are telling us about the economy.
Restaurant owners aren’t talking about a recession yet, but they are rolling out deals and trying not to raise prices again.

Construction resumes at Vineyard Wind, but power production remains shut down
The Vineyard Wind project began producing power for New England's electrical grid earlier this year, but operations came to a halt after one of wind turbines sustained damage on July 13.

Can AI help reduce traffic congestion in Boston? The city is partnering with Google to find out.
In February, Boston joined forces with Google's “Project Green Light” team, a research initiative aimed at curbing tailpipe emissions and traffic delays.

Boston officials unveil plans to add 100 new Bluebikes stations across the city
Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said the expansion will occur in phases, with stations added this fall in neighborhoods across the city.

MISS CONDUCT

My divorced parents’ drama is causing grief for me and my wife
Plus, when to dial down the speakerphone use.

Trial begins in case of white woman who fatally shot Black neighbor during dispute
A Florida jury will determine whether a 60-year-old white woman was justified when she shot and killed a Black mother during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.

Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children
Some of the sole survivors are so young they will have no memory of those they lost.

Innovation Beat

A remembered conversation with late Google leader Susan Wojcicki
Her story reminded a reporter of the challenges of teaching his own kids the value of hard work and financial independence.

Cambridge spent years — and $1.4 million — hiding harassment claims against high-profile police officer
Public documents detail that the city quietly settled with three female Cambridge police officers who had accused a high-profile sergeant of sexual harassment.