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Here’s what you need to know about fall booster shots for COVID-19, other respiratory illnesses

Local infectious disease experts expect updated shots to arrive sometime in September.

At least one arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities tell AP
Authorities have scheduled a news conference in Los Angeles to announce details in the case later Thursday morning.

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.
Which drugs are affected by the new price negotiations? Here’s a list.

Developers re-design controversial Newton project, now without office space

Developers are set to re-file plans for a 23-acre site, eliminating office space and scaling back square footage.
By one key measure, Boston’s lab market is in as rough shape as the pandemic-battered office market

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER
Renter gets billed $515 for missing head restraint and hat shelf
Enterprise charged Josephine Donatelli $515 after it discovered a missing head restraint in a rental vehicle. But was it actually her rental vehicle?

Man to be sentenced for Quincy rape 17 years after conviction, officials say

‘Obscenely violent’ man allegedly attacked officers at Park Street Station, authorities say

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

‘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
Money, Power, Inequality

$217,000 a year to afford a home in Boston? Who can even afford that?

If that’s the bar for buying a home in Greater Boston, who can afford it? The answer is not many.
Greater Boston rent tracker: What’s the rent where you live?

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.
Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush-money case until after November election Trump’s campaign called it an economic address. He mostly veered off topic. Harris zeroing in on high food prices as inflation remains a big issue in presidential race
PODCAST | SAY MORE

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

The founder of FiveThirtyEight has a new book on his path from playing poker professionally to political forecasting, and why people like to risk it all.
Tim Walz brings his ‘big dad energy’ to Boston. Here’s what he told Democratic donors. Vance and Walz agree to a vice presidential debate on Oct. 1 hosted by CBS News Walz hits all the right notes for this Rhode Islander

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.
Ben Volin | On football

The 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 trade disgruntled linebacker Matthew Judon to Falcons
LOVE LETTERS

He’s my friend’s brother

Does that mean he’s off limits?

The Stanley Cup finally made its way to Boston — but it arrived in the hands of the Florida Panthers

The Cup made stops on the campuses of Boston College and Boston University, as well as in Newton, Somerville, Arlington, and Brewster.
Opinion
Carine Hajjar

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
ALEX BEAM

Harris vs. Trump, hope vs. despair
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

➔ More from The Boston Globe's Best of the Best

More recent News

CHAD FINN
Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the unlikeliness of their playoff chances
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.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Hazy skies from Canadian wildfires linger across the region, more afternoon showers possible

The Boston area may see rain from lunchtime through the commute home.
Map: What is the air quality like in Boston today? Dave Epstein: The weekend is looking at rather pleasant weather conditions

A longtime R.I. state representative has a new name

From her first victory to represent House District 9 in 1992 all the way until she lost her seat two years ago, Democrat Anastasia P. Williams has always spelled her name “Anastasia.” This year, for the first time, she is spelling her name “Anastacia.”

When does school start in Greater Boston? Here’s a list.

Soak up summer while you can. Those balmy, beach-filled days are waning, and school is right around the corner in communities across Greater Boston.

Hearing for Steward hospital sales delayed for fifth time as negotiations continue

The parties involved in the negotiations have yet to overcome some long-running obstacles.

Chelsea man charged with three armed bank robberies in July

Keywan Kelly allegedly robbed banks in Weymouth, Jamaica Plain, and Hyde Park, authorities said.

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.

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.

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says

The announcement came during yet another push from international mediators to broker a cease-fire in the war, now in its 11th month.

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.

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

When does school start in Greater Boston? Here’s a list.

Soak up summer while you can. Those balmy, beach-filled days are waning, and school is right around the corner in communities across Greater Boston.

Developers re-design controversial Newton project, now without office space

Developers are set to re-file plans for a 23-acre site, eliminating office space and scaling back square footage.

Man to be sentenced for Quincy rape 17 years after conviction, officials say

Tuen Kit Lee was found in April living under an alias in California, officials said.
RHODE MAP

A longtime R.I. state representative has a new name

From her first victory to represent House District 9 in 1992 all the way until she lost her seat two years ago, Democrat Anastasia P. Williams has always spelled her name “Anastasia.” This year, for the first time, she is spelling her name “Anastacia.”

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

The high school football preseason kicks off Friday. Here are eight early story lines to follow.

EJ Perry is back ... in Andover. Plenty of other coaches are back in new places, and this might be the final season of eight regular-season games and 128 teams qualifying for the postseason in eight divisions.
NHL

The Stanley Cup finally made its way to Boston — but it arrived in the hands of the Florida Panthers

The Cup made stops on the campuses of Boston College and Boston University, as well as in Newton, Somerville, Arlington, and Brewster.
Red Sox at Orioles | 6:35 p.m. (NESN)

Game 120: Red Sox at Orioles lineups and notes

Nick Pivetta will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a four-game series with Baltimore at Camden Yards.
PATRIOTS

Patriots announce trade of disgruntled linebacker Matthew Judon to Falcons

US officials didn’t object to key claim in Jordan Chiles medal case, document shows
CHAD FINN

Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the unlikeliness of their playoff chances

Business

Developers re-design controversial Newton project, now without office space

Developers are set to re-file plans for a 23-acre site, eliminating office space and scaling back square footage.
RI BUSINESS

R.I. sues parking lot management company over fake ‘tax,’ junk fees, other deceptive practices

UPP Global LLC operates parking structures and lots across New England, including the Amica Mutual Pavilion, the Providence Performing Arts Center, and downtown Newport, R.I.

Trump falsely claims a crowd photo from Harris’ campaign rally in Detroit was created using AI

Which drugs are affected by the new price negotiations? Here’s a list.

magazine
Globe Magazine

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

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

What Julia Child and my parents got right
Cooking

Showcase peaches, nectarines, and berries in polenta or tart

metro

Police in Plymouth seek man, 26, in connection with slaying

R.I. sues parking lot management company over fake ‘tax,’ junk fees, other deceptive practices

Walz hits all the right notes for this Rhode Islander

sports

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

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

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

business

US jobless claims fall for a second week to lowest since July

By one key measure, Boston’s lab market is in as rough shape as the pandemic-battered office market

Hearing for Steward hospital sales delayed for fifth time as negotiations continue

politics

Walz and Vance agree to debate on Oct. 1; Trump to hold a news conference

Donald Trump asks judge to delay sentencing in hush-money case until after November election

Harris is zeroing in on high food prices as inflation remains a big issue in the presidential race

Nation

At least one arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities tell AP

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

World

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Kyiv troops have full control of the Russian town of Sudzha

Mediators are set to hold new Gaza cease-fire talks and hoping to head off a wider war

More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, the territory’s Health Ministry says

opinion

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

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

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

lifestyle

He’s my friend’s brother

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

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

A luxe makeover in N.H., a solar eclipse cruise, and pickleball you can pack

Renter gets billed $515 for missing head restraint and hat shelf

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

Arts

At Bowdoin, men at war and women exalted as symbols of the state

At the MFA, Hyman Bloom and the cycle of life

An evocative ‘Exposure’ at the Photographic Resource Center

Books

A Grolier reading for Menkiti, new poet laureate sought, Kessler’s verses

Local bestsellers for the week ended Aug. 11

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

Movies

Gena Rowlands, acting powerhouse and star of groundbreaking films, 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

At least one arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities tell AP

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

John Cena wins big in ‘Jackpot!’

music

Walz hits all the right notes for this Rhode Islander

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

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 groundbreaking films, 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