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‘I have a dream to go to Boston’: For Haitians waiting at the border, Mass. remains a top destination

As Haitian migrants, stranded in Mexican cities across the border from Texas, anxiously await their turn to enter the United States, one hoped-for destination comes up, again and again: Boston.
Mass. state auditor is examining maxed-out emergency shelter system

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly

White House officials said Wednesday night they expect US taxpayers to save $6 billion on the new prices, while older Americans could save roughly $1.5 billion on their medications.

Forecast | Ken Mahan
More afternoon showers possible as hazy skies from Canadian wildfires linger across the region
The Boston area may see rain from lunchtime through the commute home.

Dave Epstein: This pleasant weather just may spill into the weekend As Hurricane Ernesto churns up the Atlantic, what does the storm’s path mean for New England?

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.

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.

Mediators are set to hold new Gaza cease-fire talks, hoping to head off an even wider war

Ukrainian drone attack damages 2 hangars, satellite images show, as fighting in Russia grinds on

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
PODCAST | SAY MORE

‘People should be very prepared for the probability of a polling error.’ Five takeaways from pollster Nate Silver.

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

Harris and Trump aren’t focusing on policy. Instead, their campaigns are driven by emotions and vibes.
Ben Volin | On football

Patriots trading Matthew Judon had to happen, but it still carries plenty of risk

Trading Judon for a 2025 draft pick only makes the 2024 Patriots worse.
Patriots to trade disgruntled linebacker Matthew Judon to Falcons

GLOBE MAGAZINE
‘That’s nice!’: Four New England jingles we still can’t get out of our heads
In the heyday of TV and radio, some of the region’s most iconic brands were defined by their jingles. These four were so catchy we’re still singing them.

Think you know New England jingles? Test your knowledge.
THE FINE PRINT

Her sister died. Then scammers took over her phone number and started racking up bills.

A Bedford woman learned some hard lessons after scammers, apparently impersonating a family member, got T-Mobile to move her late sister’s number to a phone controlled by the scammers.

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
CHAD FINN

Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the likely reality of their playoff pursuit

That’s OK, though. Because while they may not get the satisfaction of a playoff berth, what chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the Red Sox have now is clarity.
Red Sox blow three-run lead in ninth, lose heartbreaker to Rangers in 10 innings

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.
Opinion
Carine Hajjjar

Trump — king of the bros

In the manosphere, Trump is everywhere.
IDEAS | MICHELINE MAYNARD

If we really want fewer deaths on the roads, we need more cops
EDITORIAL

College financial aid in Massachusetts: generous but confusing
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

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

The scarce-resources excuse for shift in shelter policy is immoral
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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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.

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.

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.

PODCAST
Is human composting coming to R.I. soon?
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Representative Michelle McGaw said she plans to reintroduce legislation to allow natural organic reduction as an alternative to traditional burial or cremation.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

Donald Trump is a size queen
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘I have a dream to go to Boston’: For Haitians waiting at the border, Mass. remains a top destination

As Haitian migrants, stranded in Mexican cities across the border from Texas, anxiously await their turn to enter the United States, one hoped-for destination comes up, again and again: Boston.
PODCAST

Is human composting coming to R.I. soon?

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Representative Michelle McGaw said she plans to reintroduce legislation to allow natural organic reduction as an alternative to traditional burial or cremation.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

More afternoon showers possible as hazy skies from Canadian wildfires linger across the region

The Boston area may see rain from lunchtime through the commute home.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘That’s nice!’: Four New England jingles we still can’t get out of our heads

In the heyday of TV and radio, some of the region’s most iconic brands were defined by their jingles. These four were so catchy we’re still singing them.

Sports

CHAD FINN

Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the likely reality of their playoff pursuit

That’s OK, though. Because while they may not get the satisfaction of a playoff berth, what chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the Red Sox have now is clarity.
Ben Volin | On football

Patriots trading Matthew Judon had to happen, but it still carries plenty of risk

Trading Judon for a 2025 draft pick only makes the 2024 Patriots worse.

Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn

The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.”
Baseball

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

Jazz Chisholm Jr. heads to injured list, and new Yankees spark may need surgery
Rangers 9, Red Sox 7 (10 innings)

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

Business

THE FINE PRINT

Her sister died. Then scammers took over her phone number and started racking up bills.

A Bedford woman learned some hard lessons after scammers, apparently impersonating a family member, got T-Mobile to move her late sister’s number to a phone controlled by the scammers.

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly

White House officials said Wednesday night they expect US taxpayers to save $6 billion on the new prices, while older Americans could save roughly $1.5 billion on their medications.
PODCAST | SAY MORE

‘People should be very prepared for the probability of a polling error.’ Five takeaways from pollster Nate Silver.

Harris will back federal ban on price gouging, campaign says
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

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

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

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

sports

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

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

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

business

Bowling, selfies, and the ‘Dougie’: Biden woos influencers at the White House

Schumer targets US crypto rules by year-end at pro-Harris event

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

politics

White House says deals struck to cut prices of popular Medicare drugs that cost $50 billion yearly

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

Trump scheduled to hold news conference at his New Jersey golf resort

Nation

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

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

World

US-Russian dual national Ksenia Khavana is sentenced to 12 years in prison on a treason conviction

Ukrainian drone attack damages 2 hangars, satellite images show, as fighting in Russia grinds on

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

opinion

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

The art of the medical exam

Donald Trump is either trying to dupe voters with lies or he is seriously delusional

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

Spain is investigating unauthorized Katy Perry music video in a protected natural area

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

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