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As Trump begins sowing doubt in 2024 election, critics brace for chaos

With former president Donald Trump increasingly talking of Democratic "cheating" — and with GOP infrastructure building to act on his election claims — his opponents are bracing for November.
See updates from the 2024 campaign trail

In Boston, Tim Walz tries to unite Democratic donors around a simple theme: ‘joy’
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attempted to energize local Democratic donors at a campaign fund-raiser in Boston on Wednesday, his first visit to New England since joining Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential ticket.

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
Harris and Trump aren’t focusing on policy. Instead, their campaigns are driven by emotions and vibes.
Neither presidential candidate has released comprehensive policy positions and voters don’t seem to be asking for them either.

Patriots to trade disgruntled linebacker Matthew Judon to Falcons
New England will receive a third-round draft pick for the pass rusher, who has 32 sacks in 38 games with the Patriots.

Five things to watch in Thursday’s Patriots-Eagles preseason matchup
Rangers 9, Red Sox 7 (10 innings)

Red Sox blow three-run lead in ninth, lose heartbreaker to Rangers in 10 innings

The Sox begin a four-game set against the Orioles on Thursday night in Baltimore.

Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess — and a little cash?

Roughly one in four students in the 2022-23 school year remained chronically absent, meaning they missed at least 10 percent of the school year.

Columbia’s president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday, effective immediately. In her statement, she said the protests that roiled the campus this year, along with others worldwide, factored into her decision.
A timeline of Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University

Mass. state auditor is examining maxed-out emergency shelter system

The news comes as the number of eviction notices issued by Massachusetts overflow shelters climbed to 142 on Wednesday, up from 128 on Tuesday.

Amid upheaval, Cannabis Commission jostles over an audit and an acting director

Calls for a forensic review of the state marijuana regulator comes months after recommendations of receivership and mounting criticism of the agency.

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies
She earned Oscar nominations for two of the movies she worked on with her husband: 1974′s “A Woman Under the Influence” and “Gloria” in 1980.

Henry Lee, self-effacing savior of the Boston Public Garden, dies at 99
Mr. Lee "devoted his life to making sure all of us would have that gift" of the Public Garden, a legacy that will be passed down to future generations, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said.

Zoning commission rejects Mayor Wu’s preferred plan for climate-friendly buildings

The so-called Net Zero Carbon Zoning Initiative had been considered a shoo-in to help advance Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s climate agenda.

Ocean geoengineering experiment south of Martha’s Vineyard, designed to suck carbon from atmosphere, is delayed
innovation economy

A rosé by any other name: Veteran Boston tech entrepreneurs launch winemaking business

Even for Amy and Pierre Villenueve, a couple hardened by years of starting, running, and working in tech startups, winemaking presented a new set of risks.

At tense hearing over Steward’s closing of Carney Hospital, workers and patients say ‘the state did nothing’

The Healey administration is facing criticism for what many have described as its passivity in fighting hospital closures.
Weekend Forecast | Dave Epstein

This pleasant weather just may spill into the weekend

It’s looking mostly sunny and dry for much of Friday and Saturday, although Sunday is more of a wild card.
As Hurricane Ernesto churns up the Atlantic, what does the storm’s path mean for New England?
Opinion
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Warning: What you are about to hear from Trump are lies

The tendency for many in my industry to let the vast majority of Donald Trump’s harmful false statements go unchecked — it’s just Trump being Trump — presents a persistent and growing danger.
JOAN VENNOCHI

In her spat with Wu, Spilka protects the Senate and the business community
EDITORIAL

Wu’s tiff with the Senate president over a tax bill accomplishes nothing
SCOT LEHIGH

Donald Trump is either trying to dupe voters with lies or he is seriously delusional
IDEAS | Tasnim Ahmed

Doctors fleeing primary care is a crisis for Boston’s low-income neighborhoods

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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More recent News

Boy, 1, dies after being found in car in Lexington parking lot

The child was found in a car parked in a lot on Massachusetts Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, officials said. The infant was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.

Co-leader of North Shore drug ring sentenced to 12 years in prison

When investigators searched Christopher Nagle’s apartment, they found more than 74,000 counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine, weighing more than 24 kilograms, prosecutors said.

Duxbury woman convicted of homicide in 2019 hit-and-run

Kristina Blackmore, 43, was convicted of leaving the scene of injury causing death and motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation after three days of deliberation by a jury in Plymouth Superior Court.

Emerson College lays off 10 people amid projected enrollment decline
Emerson President Jay M. Bernhardt had warned in July that layoffs were forthcoming.

Boston man arrested for stabbing in Downtown Crossing during Wednesday morning rush hour
A 33-year-old Boston man was arrested for allegedly stabbing another man multiple times in Downtown Crossing in a brazen daylight attack during the Wednesday morning rush hour, officials said.

There’s a loose peacock on Cape Cod. Don’t feed, chase, or try to catch it, Harwich’s animal control department warns.
Named Pete, the colorful bird was chased off his owner’s property on Sunday and remains on the loose.

Recommended reads

Globe Magazine

The heiress at Harvard who helped revolutionize murder investigations — and the case she couldn’t forget

Frances Glessner Lee didn’t want to be known as a “rich woman who didn’t have enough to do.” In her 60s, she became a pioneer of forensic science.

Applications to Boston’s exam schools have tumbled by half over four years. Here’s what’s behind the drop.
The smaller applicant pools come as BPS has made significant strides in increasing the racial, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity of students offered exam school admission.

on the street
Worcester’s Canal District is home to the city’s historic past and its promising future
From Polar Park to a diverse array of small businesses, the Canal District is a hub for innovation in a city known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

The vast majority of travelers stop at tourist traps. Here are 5 in Boston worth a visit.
We’re embracing the “tourist trap” label. When visiting Boston, accept the inevitable and put these five spots at the top of your list.

Culture & Lifestyle

Two local authors launch Galiot Press, seeking books that ‘defy categorization’

New documentary ‘76 Days,’ based on the survival story of Steven Callahan, to screen in New England

Peabody man looks for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ this fall

These ‘Beats on the Beach’ make waves for Mass. artists and marine environments

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 GRAHAM

Donald Trump is a size queen
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
JOAN VENNOCHI

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Millions of kids are still skipping school. Could the answer be recess — and a little cash?

Roughly one in four students in the 2022-23 school year remained chronically absent, meaning they missed at least 10 percent of the school year.

In Boston, Tim Walz tries to unite Democratic donors around a simple theme: ‘joy’

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attempted to energize local Democratic donors at a campaign fund-raiser in Boston on Wednesday, his first visit to New England since joining Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential ticket.

As Hurricane Ernesto churns up the Atlantic, what does the storm’s path mean for New England?

Forecasters warn Ernesto is on track to intensify into a Category 3 storm by the time it hits Bermuda Friday or Saturday.

A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and what is the WHO doing?

The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders.

Sports

Baseball

Yankees star Aaron Judge becomes fastest player to hit 300 home runs

Judge hit the mark in his 955th game and 3,431st at-bat.
BASEBALL

Jazz Chisholm Jr. heads to injured list, and new Yankees spark may need surgery

Chisholm, hurt on a headfirst dive scoring in the fifth inning Monday, was acquired by the Yankees from Miami in late July and has contributed right away, hitting .316 with seven homers, 13 runs, and 11 RBIs in 14 games.
Rangers 9, Red Sox 7 (10 innings)

Red Sox blow three-run lead in ninth, lose heartbreaker to Rangers in 10 innings

The Sox begin a four-game set against the Orioles on Thursday night in Baltimore.
GOLF

Veteran Megan Buck, medalist Mekhala Costello, and two Smith sisters reach final eight at Mass. Women’s Amateur
Peter Abraham I On baseball

‘It’s still something I’m feeling terrible about’: Jarren Duran back in Red Sox lineup after serving two-game suspension
Red Sox notebook

Tyler O’Neill back in the Red Sox clubhouse after ‘pretty scary’ leg infection that required hospital stays

Business

Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists

Wednesday's shutdown, which Meta announced earlier this year, has been protested by researchers and nonprofits.
TALKING POINTS

Engineers question Musk’s claim of a cyberattack

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Sweet and salty deal worth $36 billion would put M&M’s and Snickers alongside Cheez-It and Pringles

FTC ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

What Julia Child and my parents got right
Cooking

Showcase peaches, nectarines, and berries in polenta or tart
MISS CONDUCT

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

Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 12-18

metro

High-ranking investigator at R.I. Corrections Dept. is accused of producing child pornography

Ten women allege female corrections officer in N.H. sexually assaulted, harassed them

Here’s how Providence is spending its reparations money

sports

Patriots to trade disgruntled linebacker Matthew Judon to Falcons

Everett’s Mike Sainristil already turning heads, and performing as a star, with the Washington Commanders

David Andrews leaning on Jacoby Brissett because nobody is sure what Patriots’ offense will look like

business

Amid upheaval, Cannabis Commission jostles over an audit and an acting director

Southwest backs CEO as activist Elliott seeks board overhaul

US said to consider a breakup of Google to address search monopoly

politics

Tim Walz makes his first appearance in Boston in an attempt to unite Democratic donors

Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change, new poll finds

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to meet with Kamala Harris to discuss Cabinet job

Nation

A timeline of Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University

Columbia’s president resigns after months of turmoil punctuated by clashes over Israel-Hamas war

Trial in Texas school shooting asks: Could the assailant’s parents have stopped it?

World

Argentina’s former president Fernández charged with committing violence against former first lady

Ukraine says it has taken more ground and prisoners during its advance into Russia border region

Hurricane Ernesto drops torrential rain on Puerto Rico while pummeling northeast Caribbean

opinion

Sox star Jarren Duran’s words sting

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

No longer on defense, Ukraine invades Russia

lifestyle

Kate Middleton congratulates Olympic athletes in surprise video alongside a bearded Prince William

Free events and deals: waterfront fun with the aquarium, State House drama, plus Boston’s African Festival returns

How much chemistry should anyone feel on a first date?

food & dining

A rosé by any other name: Veteran Boston tech entrepreneurs launch winemaking business

Guide: Where to eat dessert in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood

Restaurant guide: Where to eat in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, R.I.

travel

Sticky season: In Canada, sugarmaking is springing up in warmer months, too

Summer’s almost over? Say it isn’t so! Here are 10 ways to keep the vacation vibes going.

The vast majority of travelers stop at tourist traps. Here are 5 in Boston worth a visit.

Arts

An evocative ‘Exposure’ at the Photographic Resource Center

Banksy unveils new rhino art in an animal-themed collection that has popped up across London

Tara Donovan’s advice to artists? ‘Make bad things, put them aside. Try and understand why they’re bad.’

Books

Two local authors launch Galiot Press, seeking books that ‘defy categorization’

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

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

Movies

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

New documentary ‘76 Days,’ based on the survival story of Steven Callahan, to screen in New England

What’s black and white and been all over? ‘My Penguin Friend.’

Television

Peabody man looks for love on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ this fall

John Cena wins big in ‘Jackpot!’

‘Pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik of Worcester solves a Rubik’s Cube in 15 seconds on ‘The Tonight Show’

music

These ‘Beats on the Beach’ make waves for Mass. artists and marine environments

Folk legend Judy Collins shares the story of her life through her songs

Missy Elliott helps Boston lose control with ‘Out of This World’ show at TD Garden

Theater/Dance

Dance Theatre of Harlem keeps lighting paths for young people of color

For the local breakdancing community, Olympic attention is thrilling — and complicated

New ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ on Broadway attracts Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr

Health

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

What’s next for Roger Williams Medical Center? CEO warns Boston University could terminate affiliation, court docs show.

Obituaries

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of movies by her director-husband, John Cassavetes, dies

Henry Lee, self-effacing savior of the Boston Public Garden, dies at 99

Frank Selvy, 91, dies; scored 100 points in a college basketball game