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Accused car thief charged in Saturday crash that killed 10-year-old, police say

Michael Escolas, whose charges include motor vehicle manslaughter while driving drunk and auto theft, was driving an allegedly stolen 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a high speed when authorities say he crashed into the rear of a Nissan Altima.

‘They’re asking: Why me?’ Volunteers respond to mental health concerns after Vermont floods.
In the aftermath of a destructive, stormy July, a number of organizations are helping flood survivors recover not just from the physical effects of flooding but from the mental effects of the damage.

Mennonite women offer a helping hand in Vermont

Israel and Hezbollah trade their most intense fire in months and then pull back

Israel said it conducted strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the militant group said it had launched hundreds of rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.
What to know about the heavy exchange of fire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah

‘I want to get back to the classroom’: As fall semester approaches, grad workers’ strike at BU grinds on
Around 3,000 students have yet to reach an agreement with Boston University about their pay and benefits, with classes set to begin next week.

State to spray parts of Plymouth and Worcester counties due to high risk of EEE

The state Department of Public Health said Saturday that aerial spraying in Plymouth County and truck-mounted ground spraying in parts of Worcester County will take place overnight, weather permitting, this week.
Boston at high risk for West Nile virus, state officials warn
YVONNE ABRAHAM

Profiteering off a public good

For Steward, and American health care, it’s all about the money. So the Carney must go.
State to make cash infusion of up to $700 million to shore up surviving Steward hospitals

Two NASA astronauts stuck in space, including a Mass. native, will be flown back on SpaceX capsule in early 2025
Test pilots Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, a Needham High graduate, have been stuck in the International Space Station since June 6.

German police say a 26-year-old man has turned himself in, claiming to be Solingen knife attacker

This 150-square-foot bookstore is located in a basement over the Sumner Tunnel

Just take a left at the wine fridge to find Over The Tunnel Books, in East Boston.

‘We have a long way to go’: Two Martha’s Vineyard newspapers wrestle with reaching a growing Brazilian population
The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the Vineyard Gazette are translating their online articles into Portuguese. But is it enough to reach the community?

Tim Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record
Supporters have lauded Walz’s 24 years of service in the National Guard, where he rose through the enlisted ranks and received an honorable discharge.

See updates from the 2024 campaign trail

How JD Vance found his way to the Catholic Church

On immigration, Kamala Harris and Democrats walk a delicate — and harder — line

Trump’s carefully scripted week kept veering off script

Self-driving trucks are thriving in Singapore, thanks in part to this Boston company

Equipped with software developed by startup Venti Technologies, dozens of self-driving trucks are operating 24 hours a day in one of the world’s busiest ports.

A robot in downtown Boston can paint your nails in 10 minutes for $10
Clockwork’s fully autonomous manicure machine is one sign of the wave of automation coming for many parts of society.

‘We need to get our act together’: With Boston’s rivers failing report cards, regulators aim to hasten cleanups

Urban rivers in Greater Boston remain polluted and cleanup efforts hardly made a dent in water quality last year, an annual report card by environmental regulators and river watershed groups revealed Friday.
Diamondbacks 7, Red Sox 5

Tanner Houck starts strong but falters as Red Sox are swept by Diamondbacks

Houck threw four shutout innings before things fell apart in the fifth and sixth Sunday.
Notebook: Rafael Devers youngest Red Sox to blast 200 home runs
Ben Volin I On football

Here are five things to watch for in the Patriots’ preseason finale against the Commanders

Sunday’s game offers the third and final tune-up for the Patriots before their season opener Sept. 8 in Cincinnati.
Patriots mailbag: Scheming for Drake Maye, tackle troubles, and more
LOVE LETTERS

Love Letters classics: Can we move past this red flag?

Does this advice hold up in 2024?
Opinion
IDEAS | OLIVER EGGER

What I love about Bob Dylan’s least favorite song

Bob Dyland regrets ‘Ballad in Plain D’ and never performed it live. I like the way it reveals a rarely seen side of the artist.
JEFF JACOBY

If you’re crushing on a political candidate, you’re doing democracy wrong
Kate Bolick

Who will save the lonely and unloved Pink House?
EDITORIAL

State takes good first steps to develop common housing app
LETTERS

Scenes from the DNC, visions of the battle to come
Best of the Best

11 of the most fun things to do in Boston with kids of all ages

10 best Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End and beyond

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Man dies after falling into Stow lake

The man was identified as Frederick Dusseault, 70, of Stow, officials said.

Teen driver dies after car went off I-93 and struck several trees in New Hampshire, authorities say

Lillianna Cawthron, of Londonderry, N.H., was pronounced dead after a one-vehicle crash near mile marker 14 on the southbound side of Interstate 93, authorities said.

Lawrence man one of two alleged wrong-way drivers arrested on I-93 in N.H., State Police said.

Julio Florentino, 68, and Alexis Rodriguez, 26, of Loudon, N.H., were arrested Aug. 17 and 18 on charges of aggravated driving while intoxicated and reckless conduct - deadly weapon ( a vehicle) , State police said in a statement Friday.

Cool August days. Now a warming trend. What do these shifts say about the end of summer in New England?
We went from hot and humid to a cooldown and back again. With all these shifting temperatures, how will August fare against other years?

Jupiter, Mars, and the moon get chummy for rare triple conjunction

Back-to-work order issued for two major Canada railroads. The union will comply, but a lawsuit is planned.
The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a messy railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at the country’s two major railroads back to work so both can resume operating.

Islander flags, bejeweled costumes, and prismatic wings: Paraders celebrate colorful J’ouvert, Caribbean festival
The early morning sun shone over a sea of moving colors in Franklin Park, where flags boasting Jamaican greens and Bajan blues were draped around the waists and shoulders of the people out early — or late — for the annual J’ouvert celebration.

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Tara Sullivan

Tom Brady isn’t holding back with his observations, which is great, but he may be wrong on one big take

Brady is not a fan of how quickly young quarterbacks are playing in today’s NFL, a pattern he believes has reduced the quality of offenses.

Urban Design
Mid-century ‘urban renewal’ tore Boston apart. Air rights projects are starting to sew it back together again.
Boston is slowly putting itself back together, patching past wounds, and restoring the downtown core to human scale.

This swanky hotel bar in Boston ranks among the best in country, according to USA Today
It features hand-crafted signature cocktails, a 1920s-inspired private lounge, and an outdoor terrace overlooking a picturesque park.

‘It’s palpable.’ Democrats at the DNC believe momentum from Harris can help sweep them to control of Congress.
The persistent plea to Democratic National Convention delegates was to work hard to win House and Senate majorities so Kamala Harris can enact her agenda if she wins.

Culture & Lifestyle

Childish Gambino lights up TD Garden as his fantastical final tour stops in Boston

Amy Poehler is on a mission to read 50 books this year. Here are a few titles from her list.

The 40-year-old aversion: Why I’ve always hated the PG-13

‘Blink Twice,’ groan repeatedly

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

Republicans don’t have a monopoly on patriotism
Carine Hajjar

For Kamala Harris, dodging the details might be a winning strategy
SCOT LEHIGH

Red-baiting rhetoric belies the Democrats’ better record on the economy
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The radical ideology at the heart of the anti-Israel protests
James K. Galbraith and Isabella Weber

Harris’s fight against price gouging is good economics
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Cook, a Burlington resident, first appeared on the popular PBS home improvement show in 1982, its second season.

‘We have a long way to go’: Two Martha’s Vineyard newspapers wrestle with reaching a growing Brazilian population

The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the Vineyard Gazette are translating their online articles into Portuguese. But is it enough to reach the community?

Accused car thief charged in Saturday crash that killed 10-year-old, police say

Michael Escolas, whose charges include motor vehicle manslaughter while driving drunk and auto theft, was driving an allegedly stolen 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a high speed when authorities say he crashed into the rear of a Nissan Altima.

Tim Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

Supporters have lauded Walz’s 24 years of service in the National Guard, where he rose through the enlisted ranks and received an honorable discharge.

Sports

FORMULA 1

Lando Norris overtakes Max Verstappen to win the Dutch Grand Prix and cut standings gap

Verstappen was beaten at his home race for the first time and saw his lead over Norris cut from 78 points to 70 with nine races remaining.
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Rafael Devers youngest Red Sox to blast 200 home runs

At 27 years, 306 days old, the Red Sox third baseman became the youngest player in team history to reach that mark.
YANKEES 10, ROCKIES 3

Yankees’ Aaron Judge launches his 50th and 51st home runs, becoming the fifth player in MLB history with three such seasons

Judge reached 50 in New York’s 131st game. Two years ago when he hit 62 to break Roger Maris’s single-season AL mark, Judge reached 50 in his 129th contest.
BASEBALL

Babe Ruth’s famous ‘called shot’ jersey sells at auction for over $24 million, setting a record for sports collectibles
Diamondbacks 7, Red Sox 5

Tanner Houck starts strong but falters as Red Sox are swept by Diamondbacks
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Dario Pizzano shining off the diamond for a cause close to his heart

Business

‘We have a long way to go’: Two Martha’s Vineyard newspapers wrestle with reaching a growing Brazilian population

The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the Vineyard Gazette are translating their online articles into Portuguese. But is it enough to reach the community?

Self-driving trucks are thriving in Singapore, thanks in part to this Boston company

Equipped with software developed by startup Venti Technologies, dozens of self-driving trucks are operating 24 hours a day in one of the world’s busiest ports.

A robot in downtown Boston can paint your nails in 10 minutes for $10

Back-to-work order issued for two major Canada railroads. The union will comply, but a lawsuit is planned.
magazine
Globe Magazine

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

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

10 of the best places for apple picking in New England this fall
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Our vibes were similar — just laid back and chill’

metro

Lawrence man one of two alleged wrong-way drivers arrested on I-93 in N.H., State Police said.

Profiteering off a public good

Gradual warmup, sunny skies on tap this weekend, but with an uptick in humidity

sports

Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA’s sign-stealing investigation

‘Cinderella-like story:’ Lydia Ko follows up Olympic gold by winning the Women’s British Open at St. Andrew’s

Patriots mailbag: Scheming for Drake Maye, tackle troubles, and more

business

Fires break out on abandoned Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion that Yemen rebels attacked in Red Sea

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, after rejecting return on troubled Boeing capsule

Care policies take center stage in Harris’s economic message

politics

Election 2024: Follow live updates from the campaign trail

Tim Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record

Many Gen Z men feel left behind. Some see Trump as an answer.

Nation

The shooting death of a 16-year-old girl by police is among a spate that’s upset Anchorage residents

Dashed hopes and big breaks: What it’s like to work on cold cases

On immigration, Kamala Harris and Democrats walk a delicate — and harder — line

World

Israel and Hezbollah trade their most intense fire in months and then pull back

German police say a 26-year-old man has turned himself in, claiming to be Solingen knife attacker

5 people die in shelling of a Russian border region while Russian fire hits a hotel with reporters

opinion

Cartwright for SJC clerk for Suffolk County

The radical ideology at the heart of the anti-Israel protests

Red-baiting rhetoric belies the Democrats’ better record on the economy

lifestyle

Love Letters classics: Can we move past this red flag?

I feel like the other woman

I’m in my 50s and have a crush on a co-worker

food & dining

This swanky hotel bar in Boston ranks among the best in country, according to USA Today

At Dryft Wellesley, chic seafood in a suburban setting

Last call for Cambridge Brewing Company; a new café and location for Porter Square Books

travel

I navigated my trip in Greece in a wheelchair, with help from a friend

More people are calling Homer, Alaska, home. After two visits this year, it’s easy to see why.

Wining, dining, and cruising in Bordeaux, France

Arts

Picturing a continent in the present tense

Mid-century ‘urban renewal’ tore Boston apart. Air rights projects are starting to sew it back together again.

The world as ‘Ballroom’ at PEM

Books

This 150-square-foot bookstore is located in a basement over the Sumner Tunnel

Amy Poehler is on a mission to read 50 books this year. Here are a few titles from her list.

20 books we can’t wait to read this fall

Movies

‘Red Dawn’ heralded the dawn of a new rating

So you wanna make a PG-13 rated movie? Take our quiz on what’s allowed — and not allowed.

The 40-year-old aversion: Why I’ve always hated the PG-13

Television

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Why ‘Slow Horses’ ticks every box for Gary Oldman

Unconventional programming

music

Childish Gambino lights up TD Garden as his fantastical final tour stops in Boston

‘Ballin’ ain’t the only thing I know’: Jaylen Brown drops new song with FERG

Ben Affleck had these three words engraved inside Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ring

Theater/Dance

When masks reveal as well as conceal

Boston Ballet announces roster for 2024-2025 season

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

Health

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

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

Obituaries

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Tom Brown Jr., world-renowned survivalist, dies at 74

Helen Fisher, who researched the brain’s love circuitry, dies at 79