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Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement

Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris's elevation to the top of the ticket.
Trump is visiting battleground states this week as he struggles to adjust to Harris as his new rival The DNC might feature a lot of white pantsuits. It’s not just fashion.
Live Updates

Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC.
The Democratic National Convention‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.

Delegates have mixed emotions as Biden delivers his swan song address to the Democratic convention

His decision to not pursue his reelection bid brought both admiration and pain to those who have long been supporters.

Two swept away, at least 100 rescued in Connecticut after ‘historic’ flash flooding
More than 10 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours on Sunday from a series of storms that moved through the region.

August’s supermoon is the first of four lunar spectacles

During a supermoon, the full moon inches a little closer than usual to Earth. A supermoon isn't bigger, but it can appear that way in the night sky, although scientists say the difference can be barely perceptible.

Judge rules that Watertown day-care provider can be evicted, siding with Boys & Girls Club

The ruling threw uncertainty over First Path Day Care Center, which has warned of permanent closure if evicted before its new space is ready.
Alex Speier | ASTROS 5, RED SOX 4

Bullpen falters again as the Red Sox’ playoff hopes dim

The Red Sox’ late-innings black hole appeared in Houston, with the team blowing a one-run, eighth-inning lead en route to a 5-4 walkoff loss to the Astros.
Yainer Diaz’s walkoff home run lifts Astros over Red Sox in series opener

Two dead after incident at North Andover home, officials say

One person was pronounced dead at the residence and the other was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital with serious injuries, officials said.

After deal to save six Steward hospitals, pressure rises to keep Carney, Nashoba Valley open too

A growing chorus of politicians and advocates are urging Healey administration to take more aggressive steps to keep last two Steward hospitals from closing.

No one wants to buy the iconic Pink House in Newbury, so it’s going to be razed
Situated alone on the marsh along the causeway to Plum Island, the Pink House has become a favorite of landscape artists and something of a symbol for the region.

Boston School Committee rates Superintendent Skipper ‘effective’ leader
Committee members had criticisms for the superintendent, in particular giving her a “developing” rating in community engagement, but overall they said they trusted her efforts were beginning to bear fruit.

Four Boston police officers found not liable in overdose death at South End station

After a week-long civil trial in US District Court in Boston, a jury cleared the four officers of wanton and reckless conduct and deliberate indifference to Shayne Stilphen’s medical needs.

Judge dismisses defamation suit by former Boston police commissioner Dennis White

US District Judge Leo T. Sorokin found there were “no material disputes for a jury to resolve” and dismissed White’s claims alleging defamation, violation of his right to privacy, and lack of due process.

East Boston church offering shelter to migrants amid emergency housing crunch
“With the need of the new migrant families, we don’t say no to anyone,” said Sandra Nijjar, director of the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen. “Anyone who makes it here, we help them.”

Federal judge orders N.H. to let transgender girl keep playing on girls’ soccer team, for now

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

Training camp observations: Jacoby Brissett unfazed by the Patriots’ quarterback competition

Jerod Mayo previously referred to Brissett as the starting quarterback, after the Patriots drafted Drake Maye and at the start of training camp. As the season opener nears, however, Mayo has seemingly left the door open for who will start Sept. 8 in Cincinnati.
AS I SEE IT

What does half a million sunflowers blooming on 20 acres look like? Pure joy.

A weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers.
APPRECIATION

Before there was comment culture, there was Phil Donahue

The pioneering talk show host, who died Sunday at 88, understood the American public’s desire to be heard — and women’s distaste for being talked down to.
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

Sunny outlook at DNC, with stormy days ahead

To Donald Trump’s credit, no one, especially Kamala Harris, should ever count him out. He craves power too much for that to happen.
Lauren Stiller Rikleen

The hellscape of the emergency department
Alex Green

Why does Trump hate people with disabilities so much?
IDEAS | RACHEL AMENT

Parenting is so hard that I turned to ChatGPT for help
JEFF JACOBY

The hypocrisy of criticizing the other candidate’s flip-flops
Best of the Best

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Former NFL player arrested after allegedly urinating for 20 seconds on another passenger on Boston-Dublin flight
Gosder Cherilus is scheduled to be arraigned in East Boston Municipal Court Monday on charges of disorderly conduct and disturbing a flight crew, State Police said.

Boston’s hottest night out: no music, no talking, just books
Silent book clubs and writing groups have won over local readers and introverts alike.

Mass. child welfare agency receives new commissioner after nearly a year without a permanent leader
Staverne Miller, the acting commissioner, was promoted to the top job.

Search continues for British tech magnate Mike Lynch and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

Lynch, who was acquitted in June in a big US fraud trial, was among the six people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello.

Former representative George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

The New York Republican entered the plea in a courtroom in Long Island just weeks before his trial was set to begin in early September.

Two men held without bail after alleged road-rage shooting in Cambridge

Cesar Gutierrez, 65, of Revere, and Kevin Osorio, 30, of Boston, were not acquainted when one allegedly hit the other on Memorial Drive, officials said.

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Yes, there will be crowds. But the "Kanc" offers stunning views and hidden gems, if you know where to look.

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Jack Connors had an immense impact on this region. But even he admitted, he didn’t finish one job he set out to do.
Connors embarked on a mission to endow Camp Harbor View — his proudest accomplishment in the past decade — with enough money to fund it long after he died.

Track grocery prices in Massachusetts and across the United States
Here’s a snapshot of recent prices for common products at local supermarkets.

shirley leung
Boston is the big loser in the tax fight between Wu and Spilka
Homeowners could face bigger property tax bills if commercial real estate values decline by hundreds of millions of dollars as remote work empties buildings. It’s time to wheel and deal.

Culture & Lifestyle

Boston’s hottest night out: no music, no talking, just books

‘Bad Sisters’ to return for a second season

Studio furniture artist Mark Del Guidice practices the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi

Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art

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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

EDITORIAL

State’s $1 billion shelter program leaves taxpayers in the dark
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trying mightily — and failing miserably — to manage my election expectations

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James Foley’s last gift
RENÉE GRAHAM

Why is it always *that* antigay slur that men often use when angry at another man?
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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

DNC 2024: Hillary Clinton speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Former US Secretary of State and presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Four Boston police officers found not liable in overdose death at South End station

After a week-long civil trial in US District Court in Boston, a jury cleared the four officers of wanton and reckless conduct and deliberate indifference to Shayne Stilphen’s medical needs.

Boston School Committee rates Superintendent Skipper ‘effective’ leader

Committee members had criticisms for the superintendent, in particular giving her a “developing” rating in community engagement, but overall they said they trusted her efforts were beginning to bear fruit.

Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on day 1 of the DNC in Chicago

Presidential nominee Kamala Harris makes a surprise speech at Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Sports

alex speier | on baseball

Bullpen falters again as the Red Sox’ playoff hopes dim

The Red Sox’ late-innings black hole appeared in Houston, with the team blowing a one-run, eighth-inning lead en route to a 5-4 walkoff loss to the Astros.
astros 5, red sox 4

Yainer Diaz’s walkoff home run lifts Astros over Red Sox in series opener

After Lucas Sims allowed the tying run in the eighth inning, Diaz took Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen deep in the ninth.
red sox notebook

Red Sox recall righthander Greg Weissert, send lefty Bailey Horn to Worcester in bullpen shuffle

Prior to his demotion at the end of July, Weissert compiled a 4.24 ERA in 46⅔ innings to go along with a 1.436 WHIP. In four appearances for Worcester, however, Weissert had a 1.50 ERA and a 1.000 WHIP.
BASEBALL

Justin Turner gets heartfelt welcome back to Dodger Stadium in return to LA with Mariners
HIGH SCHOOLS

Wellesley girls’ soccer excited to have Dave Wainwright on its side
TRAINING CAMP OBSERVATIONS

Training camp observations: Jacoby Brissett unfazed by the Patriots’ quarterback competition

Business

British tech magnate Mike Lynch among those missing after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived.
TALKING POINTS

AMD to buy server maker ZT Systems

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Judge rules that Watertown day-care provider can be evicted, siding with Boys & Girls Club

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Biotech superstar Bob Langer gets a sweet prize: a chocolate named after him
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metro

Two dead after incident at North Andover home, officials say

No one wants to buy the iconic Pink House in Newbury, so it’s going to be razed

Judge dismisses defamation suit by former Boston police commissioner Dennis White

sports

Justin Verlander, out since June, will start for Astros Wednesday against the Red Sox

When a tight end spot opened at Patriots practice, Jaheim Bell stepped in and stepped up

Tua Tagovailoa rips former Dolphins coach Brian Flores as ‘terrible person’ for shattering his confidence at quarterback

business

Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain gets takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard

Search continues for British tech magnate Mike Lynch and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

Warning signs flash in a labor survey as Fed officials watch for weakness

politics

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez will resign from Senate after bribery convictions

Biden gets a rousing ovation from Democrats as he gives Harris an enthusiastic endorsement

Matt Gaetz and Rick Scott face challengers in Florida primaries

Nation

Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC.

Jury finds parents of Texas student accused in 2018 deadly school shooting not negligent

Former representative George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

World

A German court will rule on the appeal of a former secretary at a Nazi concentration camp, age 99

Police shootout during a drug raid kills Paraguayan lawmaker, exposing the country’s challenges

Blinken says Israel OKs a plan to break the cease-fire impasse and urges Hamas to do the same

opinion

Trying mightily — and failing miserably — to manage my election expectations

The hypocrisy of criticizing the other candidate’s flip-flops

James Foley’s last gift

lifestyle

This week’s free, cheap things to do: JP Porchfest, ‘Footloose,’ and Vinyl Night at the ICA

I feel trapped in this relationship

And the groom wore shorts

food & dining

In this Cambridge kitchen, teens are frying chicken and cooking up confidence

MIDA replaces DW French in the Fenway

Reading cookbooks and poetry to stay close to her mother

travel

Your guide to navigating the Kancamagus Highway during the busiest weeks of the year

A little food, a little wine, a lot of fun, a way of life

Tacos, tortillas, and tejate: Eating and drinking our way through Oaxaca

Arts

Studio furniture artist Mark Del Guidice practices the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi

Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art

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

Books

Boston’s hottest night out: no music, no talking, just books

Jodi Picoult launches book tour with home-state N.H. stop

The quantum, eternal force of Audre Lorde

Movies

French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 19-25

His mom enrolled in bat mitzvah classes. He made a movie about it starring Carol Kane.

Television

‘Bad Sisters’ to return for a second season

Before there was comment culture, there was Phil Donahue

Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, and more stars pay tribute to Phil Donahue

music

My kid’s music picks on the radio sometimes make me cringe

Jack Russell, Great White singer and survivor of R.I. nightclub fire, has died

The spirit of the Old Vienna Kaffeehaus will rise anew at a Hopkinton farm this weekend

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

Ruth Colvin, who founded global literacy corps, dies at 107

French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

Brazilian entertaining legend Silvio Santos dies at 93