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Former president Barack Obama closes second night of DNC with rousing endorsement of Harris

Delegates held a ceremonial roll call to celebrate the Democratic presidential nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention Past presidents, political props, and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
Live Updates

‘Just glad they’re here’: Harris’s 2020 backers celebrate Democrats lining up behind her now
Delegates who once supported other candidates see a candidate who has grown as a leader and a communicator since her failed 2020 campaign.

Michelle Wu shares new details about her pregnancy as she makes the case for Harris-Walz

Behind the Obama-Harris friendship: a key endorsement and a kindred spirit

Democrats turn their roll call into a dance party with celebrities, state-specific songs, and Lil Jon

Money, Power, Inequality
‘I didn’t have the words’: Genealogists link woman to Elizabeth Freeman, who helped end slavery in Mass.
Genealogists have located a direct descendant of Elizabeth Freeman, a formerly enslaved woman whose 1781 freedom lawsuit helped abolish slavery in Massachusetts.

As Alpha-gal syndrome cases increase on the Vineyard, a lack of institutional knowledge creates a ‘twilight zone of information’
There is no treatment for Alpha-gal syndrome, but some have reduced symptoms over time.

Watch: What to do if you find a tick on your body
Gary Washburn | CONNECTICUT SUN 69, LA SPARKS 61

Even with Connecticut Sun winning at TD Garden, and WNBA arriving in Boston, it could have been better

The league did not televise the game nationally, despite a soldout Garden.
Connecticut Sun take center stage, defeating LA Sparks in first WNBA game at TD Garden
Red Sox 6, Astros 5

Jarren Duran’s home run in eighth helps Red Sox edge Astros

The teams conclude the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck after 2 years of marriage, 2 decades after they first split

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had been engaged in the early 2000s and then went their separate ways. But they rekindled their romance and married in 2022.

Plan to convert three downtown Boston office buildings into housing moves forward

The city’s zoning board of appeal unanimously approved a proposal to convert three adjoining buildings into one building with 95 rental apartments, officials said.

Mother fatally wounded infant son and then died by suicide inside North Andover home, prosecutor says

On Monday afternoon, emergency responders found the child and his mother suffering from knife wounds, officials said.

‘We deserve to feel safe’: Caribbean cultural organizations condemn shooting at Dominican Festival

The calls come days ahead of this year’s Caribbean Carnival, which draws thousands of revelers to parade through Roxbury to Franklin Park in Dorchester.

Operator of pro-life centers files federal lawsuit against Mass. governor, abortion-rights nonprofit

A Woman’s Concern, Inc., which operates the Your Options Medical Centers, alleges in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Maura Healey's administration and the Reproductive Equity Now, alleging they referred to their facilities as "anti-abortion centers" and "fake clinics."

State’s Steward exit plan is no sure thing, as landowners, creditors push back
A group of creditors that extended $575 million in secured loans to Steward said it has the right to block the sale of its hospitals.

After deal to save six Steward hospitals, pressure mounts on Healey to preserve Carney, Nashoba

Takeaways from the final report on Lewiston mass shooting

The 215-page report focuses on the timeline leading up to, during, and immediately after Robert Card killed 18 people and wounded more than a dozen more at a bar and a bowling alley.
In final report, Maine commission probing Lewiston shooting details multiple failures to stop gunman

State agency looking into reports in Mass. of winged ants that fly
“Check out the ants swarming this afternoon,” Epstein wrote above the crawly clip.

State auditor is taking aim at nondisclosure deals and wants Healey to sign an order barring them

Body pulled from Boston Harbor identified as missing Brighton man, officials say

Man arrested at Logan Airport and charged with kidnapping his infant son

The internet’s love for ‘very demure’ content spotlights what a viral trend can mean for creators

It’s not just you. The word “demure” is being used to describe just about everything online these days.

Porter Square Books to expand, moving to Lesley University building

In October, the bookseller will move to a 6,200-square-foot retail space at 1815 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, about a quarter-mile from its current location.
Chad Finn

Which current Patriots will still be here when the team is legitimately competitive again?

Not necessarily competitive for Super Bowls, but for division championships and deep playoff runs.
Opinion
Joan Vennochi

All that applause for Biden was also for his decision to quit the race

Biden did what Donald Trump could not — step away from power — and Democrats in Chicago showed their appreciation.
SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden owes Nancy Pelosi a thanks, not a freeze-out
RENÉE GRAHAM

At the DNC, Jesse Jackson gets his flowers
JEFF JACOBY

An Israeli hostage deal with Hamas only guarantees future atrocities

Alex Green

Why does Trump hate people with disabilities so much?
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Cause of large Chelsea fire that displaced 50 residents can’t be determined, city officials say
Chelsea officials said the damage to the apartment building was too extensive for the cause to be determined.

Farmers from North Easton, Raynham, Ipswich, and Sharon win Massachusetts Tomato Contest
The Boston Public Market Association on Tuesday hosted the 39th annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association.

Disaster declaration approved for Vermont for July flooding from remnants of Beryl
Governor Phil Scott has made a separate disaster declaration request for flood damage caused by storms on July 30.

First Literacy awards scholarships to 26 students at Boston City Hall ceremony
The 2024 First Literacy Scholarship Ceremony honored 26 adult learners with financial help for higher education.

For pistol shooter Ada Korkhin of Brookline, there was plenty of fun in these Olympic Games
After her event wrapped up Aug. 2, the 19-year-old Korkhin spent 10 days exploring Paris and soaking up as many experiences as she could.

Troubled St. Mary’s Home for Children closing down, citing ‘financial challenges
“We just found out, no rumors, no nothing. Just bang, a letter in the mail,” said Donna Truppi, whose grandchild attends the school.

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Is dog-friendly dining a good idea? The Globe’s food critic brought her dog to Boston restaurants to find out.

Here's how it went at a few local spots.

NH POLITICS
‘We knew we had to get out’: This family fled N.H. over legislation that would restrict their transgender daughter
“It was destroying us,” said Abi Maxwell, about increasing legislative attempts to reshape her transgender daughter’s day-to-day life.

‘Danya, she’s coming.’ Brewster woman gives birth on side of the highway. Dad cuts the cord in Dunkin’ parking lot.
The couple started the drive to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth well before her contractions were close. But halfway there, they realized they weren't going to make it.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Boston to celebrate 40 years of New Edition with a mural, street dedication, and concert

Daniel J. Levitin’s ‘Secret Chord’ shows music healing what ails us

‘Between the Temples’: Cringe comedy goes to synagogue

Before there was comment culture, there was Phil Donahue

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

Sunny outlook at DNC, with stormy days ahead
Lauren Stiller Rikleen

The hellscape of the emergency department
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Parenting is so hard that I turned to ChatGPT for help
JEFF JACOBY

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

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Former First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at the second night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Operator of pro-life centers files federal lawsuit against Mass. governor, abortion-rights nonprofit

A Woman’s Concern, Inc., which operates the Your Options Medical Centers, alleges in a federal lawsuit that Gov. Maura Healey's administration and the Reproductive Equity Now, alleging they referred to their facilities as "anti-abortion centers" and "fake clinics."

Senator Bernie Sanders calls for end to war in Gaza, immediate ceasefire during DNC speech

Senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Tuesday.

Farmers from North Easton, Raynham, Ipswich, and Sharon win Massachusetts Tomato Contest

The Boston Public Market Association on Tuesday hosted the 39th annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association.

Sports

WNBA | Connecticut Sun 69, LA Sparks 61

Connecticut Sun take center stage, defeating LA Sparks in the first WNBA game at TD Garden

The Sun seized upon the historic moment of TD Garden's first WNBA game by scoring a 69-61 victory over the Sparks.
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Even with Connecticut Sun winning at TD Garden, and WNBA arriving in Boston, it could have been better

The league did not televise the game nationally, despite a soldout Garden.
Red Sox 6, Astros 5

Jarren Duran’s home run in eighth helps Red Sox edge Astros

The teams conclude the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.
Alex Speier | On Baseball

Red Sox play a clean game in win over Astros, but they still have little room for error(s)
Red Sox notebook

Finally healthy, Masataka Yoshida locked in at the plate for Red Sox
Red Sox

Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer (hip) headed to injured list

Business

What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

The sleek yacht, named the Bayesian, was carrying a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers when it suddenly sank near the Mediterranean island that is part of Italy at about 4 a.m. on Monday.

The internet’s love for ‘very demure’ content spotlights what a viral trend can mean for creators

It’s not just you. The word “demure” is being used to describe just about everything online these days.

John Lansing, broadcast executive who led NPR, dies at 67
TALKING POINTS

Lowe’s sees falling sales as DIY projects dwindle
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Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 19-25
GLOBE MAGAZINE

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

metro

First Literacy awards scholarships to 26 students at Boston City Hall ceremony

Troubled St. Mary’s Home for Children closing down, citing ‘financial challenges

‘We deserve to feel safe’: Caribbean cultural organizations condemn shooting at Dominican Festival

sports

NHLPA has ‘significant concerns’ with Flyers putting Ryan Johansen on unconditional waivers

How top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner avoided suspension despite two positive steroid tests

Oklahoma State football players to wear QR codes before, during games as way to drum up donations

business

State’s Steward exit plan is no sure thing, as landowners, creditors push back

Fed confronts up to a million US jobs vanishing in revision

Deep seas and tight spaces impede search for 6 missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

politics

Alaska’s top 4 open primary to set stage for a ranked vote in key US House race

Voters in Arizona and Montana can decide on constitutional right to abortion

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago’s Israeli consulate on second night of DNC

Nation

Hunter Biden’s lawyers, prosecutors headed back to court ahead of his trial on federal tax charges

Montana asbestos clinic seeks to reverse $6 million in fines, penalties over false claims

Ex-politician due to testify in his trial in killing of Las Vegas investigative journalist

World

What is known about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

Israel says it recovered bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza

War is draining Ukraine’s male-dominated workforce. Enter the women.

opinion

When adopting pets, do owners get the lowdown on care costs?

Sunny outlook at DNC, with stormy days ahead

Why does Trump hate people with disabilities so much?

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

Hospital warns about burns from viral TikTok candied-fruit recipe

Five tips for making a school lunch your kid will actually eat

Moromi soy sauce is pure umami, neither too salty nor overly tangy

travel

When he’s not playing Jean Valjean on stage, he’s a busy dad and an organized packer

On Korea’s Jeju Island, we journeyed into the past. We found much more.

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

Arts

Boston to celebrate 40 years of New Edition with a mural, street dedication, and concert

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

Woven wonders at the Portland Museum of Art

Books

Porter Square Books to expand, moving to Lesley University building

Daniel J. Levitin’s ‘Secret Chord’ shows music healing what ails us

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

Movies

‘Between the Temples’: Cringe comedy goes to synagogue

French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88

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

Television

‘A Closer Look’ to get a wider look

‘Bad Sisters’ to return for a second season

Before there was comment culture, there was Phil Donahue

music

Boston to celebrate 40 years of New Edition with a mural, street dedication, and concert

Harold Meltzer, composer of impossible-to-pigeonhole works, dies at 58

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

Theater/Dance

A new comedy club is set to open inside one of Boston’s historic theaters this fall

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

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

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

John Lansing, broadcast executive who led NPR, dies at 67

Harold Meltzer, composer of impossible-to-pigeonhole works, dies at 58

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