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Cambridge investigation finds allegations against principal ‘unsubstantiated’

An outside attorney interviewed more than 80 people and found “the credible evidence does not support a finding of a toxic workplace.”

O’Keefe family files wrongful death lawsuit against Karen Read, bars they went to the night of John O’Keefe’s death

The lawsuit alleges that Read “outrageously created a false narrative” after John O'Keefe's death on Jan. 29, 2022.

Spraying to combat EEE to begin in Plymouth and Worcester counties

Aerial spraying will take place in some communities, and truck-mounted spraying in others. The state said 10 communities are at high or critical risk of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease.

10 Mass. communities are at high risk for EEE. Here’s what to know about it.

‘Everything but the kitchen sink’: Thunderstorms dump large hail, flooding rains across New England
Several rounds of severe storms made roads impassable and covered lawns with hail stones.

See photos and video from storms today in Massachusetts East Sandwich fire caused by lightning strike amid severe thunderstorms, officials say

Leicester man wins $2.64 million Megabucks jackpot with wife’s old landline number
Kevin Connor hit the jackpot after more than three decades of dutifully playing a combination of his wife’s old landline number and her favorite number, lottery officials said.

It’s official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires.

Man who allegedly stole car outside Gillette, crashed in Plainville killing 10-year-old boy held on $100,000 bail

Another week’s delay for Steward hospital sales as hearing is pushed into September

‘Person of interest’ in Worcester double slaying previously killed estranged wife, officials say

Northeastern University’s Interdisciplinary Science And Engineering Complex.

Northeastern University posts record-low acceptance rate of 5.2 percent

The former commuter school has become increasingly competitive as it has expanded its footprint across the country and around the globe.

Walz scheduled to return to Boston to speak at a firefighter union conference
It will be the second time the Minnesota governor has traveled to Boston in two weeks.

See updates from the 2024 campaign

Then-National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster at the White House in July 2017.

Revelations from H.R. McMaster’s memoir about his time in Trump administration: ‘I cannot understand Putin’s hold on Trump’

In his new memoir, H.R. McMaster, Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, described Russian President Vladimir Putin as having a “hold on” the former president and playing “to Trump’s ego and insecurities with flattery.”

Game 1: Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 1; Game 2: Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 3

Struggles at Fenway Park continue as Red Sox fall twice to Blue Jays
When the Red Sox left Fenway Park, they were five games out of a wild-card spot and dragging the weight of five straight losses behind them.

On Baseball: Danny Jansen played for the Blue Jays and Red Sox in the same game Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay become first pair of women to call Red Sox game

Jerod Mayo and the Patriots will be winnowing down the roster ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

Patriots roster cuts tracker: 14 players have been released so far. Who else will be gone by Tuesday’s deadline?

NFL teams have until 4 p.m. on Tuesday to get their rosters down to 53 players. New England began Monday with 90 on the roster.

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

In a 2022 interview with Vogue, the “Jenny from the Block” singer defended her decision to take Ben Affleck's last name. But times change.

The three-dimensional quality of a zinnia’s long-lasting bloom.

Designed by nature

A photographer takes the time to explore and see the quiet beauty all around him.

Miosotty Ortega identifies as a trauma-informed tattoo artist. She incorporates mindful practices — such as discussions of consent — when working with each of her clients.

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

The trend of mindful tattoo practices in Greater Boston turns pain into art.

Opinion

Gus Walz applauded as his father, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, spoke during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21.

Thank you, Walz family, for shining a light on families like mine

When Gus tearfully and excitedly reacted to his dad’s speech, I saw my own son’s face in him, and I imagined how Neil would express his love and pride.

If Harris breaks the glass ceiling, she has Hillary Clinton to thank

Mallory Hank-Johnson

Why social media influencers deserve a seat at the political table

Strong universities make for a strong United States

World needs to act on mpox — and prepare for the next public health crisis

Best of the Best

The Harvard Museum of Natural History is among the most visited attractions in Cambridge. The two-story 1874 Great Mammal Hall hosts three huge whale skeletons suspended from the ceiling and a 15-foot giraffe among hundreds of animals on display.

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

La Padrona

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

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Uni and 6 more of the best sushi spots in and around Boston

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Body believed to be missing Mass. man found under South Carolina home
Authorities found a body that is believed to be Stanley Kotowski's after responding to a report of suspicious activity at a home in Sea Pines, S.C., officials said.

Stoughton Public Schools secures bus seats for every student who met deadline
Every student in Stoughton who signed up for bus transportation by the school district’s deadline will receive it, including 150 secondary students who initially weren’t included when bus lists were released a couple of weeks ago, the district said Monday.

N.H. bride suffers head injury when gown gets tangled in wheel of golf cart, officials say

The woman was taking pictures before the wedding ceremony, riding on a golf cart from one location to another when her dress became entangled, officials said.

Trial begins for former N.H. state employee accused of child sex abuse at state-run youth detention facility
Victor Malavet of Gilford, N.H., faces 12 charges of aggravated felonious sexual assault in the first criminal trial stemming from abuse allegations at the former Youth Development Center.

Stop & Shop to quit selling tobacco products
Massachusetts’ largest grocery store chain announced Monday that it will no longer stock cigarettes and other tobacco products starting Sept. 1.

Man allegedly stabbed nephew to death in New Bedford on day of nephew’s girlfriend’s baby shower
The man pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of his nephew and was ordered held without bail.

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Roberta Biscan and her son Connor at their home in Wilmington. "Someone dropped the ball," Biscan said of the state's approval of Shrub Oak International School for her son, "and it’s not OK.”

THE GREAT DIVIDE

‘Who’s responsible?’: State error lands autistic students from Mass. at unregulated boarding school

A mistake by the Massachusetts education department led to students enrolling at Shrub Oak International School in New York, where families have alleged abuse and neglect.

‘A slap in the face’: The state slashed funding for free prison and jail calls, raising concerns
Should phone usage remain steady or continue growing, the $10 million allocated in the state budget to cover the costs of the calls likely won’t meet demand.

This Cape Cod couple couldn’t sell their home. They say the neighborhood pickleball court is to blame.
In early August, the couple took the house, originally listed at $1.3 million, off the market.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Buying and selling homes just got more complicated. Here’s what to know about new commission rules for agents.
Proponents say the changes will lower costs for sellers, leading to a decline in home prices. Don’t be so sure.

Culture & Lifestyle

Miosotty Ortega identifies as a trauma-informed tattoo artist. She incorporates mindful practices — such as discussions of consent — when working with each of her clients.

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

A previous Boston Harbor Now firework show.

Boston’s free things to do this week: fireworks, BPL conservation open house, and more

Sculptor and fiber artist Alex Buchanan is pictured reclining on a tugboat towing hawser (nylon rope). Showing is the belt buckle he made. His studio is in The Thundermill in New Bedford, and his show “Aberration” is at the New Bedford Art Museum through Oct. 27.

Fiber artist Alex Buchanan has all hands on deck

Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses."

Why ‘Slow Horses’ ticks every box for Gary Oldman

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The musician in New York on Feb. 10, 1965, six months after he released "Ballad in Plain D" on the album "Another Side of Bob Dylan."

IDEAS | OLIVER EGGER

What I love about Bob Dylan’s least favorite song

A devoted attendee at a Trump rally in Las Vegas on June 9.

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

The setting sun was reflected in the windows of the iconic Pink House on the causeway to Plum Island. The building is owned by US Fish and Wildlife Service, and it announced that the building will be razed after attempts to find a buyer failed.

Who will save the lonely and unloved Pink House?

Cyndie Medina Pagan shared a bedroom with her 2-year-old twins in her parents’ apartment last year. She was using housingnavigatorma.org on her phone to search for affordable housing. The state is now taking steps to create a common application for all publicly subsidized, privately owned housing.

State takes good first steps to develop common housing app

Democratic vice presidential nominee Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and his wife, Gwen Walz, during the Democratic National Convention Aug. 19 in Chicago.

Republicans don’t have a monopoly on patriotism

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Spraying to combat EEE to begin in Plymouth and Worcester counties

Aerial spraying will take place in some communities, and truck-mounted spraying in others. The state said 10 communities are at high or critical risk of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease.

Leicester man wins $2.64 million Megabucks jackpot with wife’s old landline number

Kevin Connor hit the jackpot after more than three decades of dutifully playing a combination of his wife’s old landline number and her favorite number, lottery officials said.

‘Person of interest’ in Worcester double slaying previously killed estranged wife, officials say

William Rodriguez, 59, was released from state prison on June 7, 2019, after serving more than a decade for killing Carmen Rodriguez in 2004, according to authorities.

Man who allegedly stole car outside Gillette, crashed in Plainville killing 10-year-old boy held on $100,000 bail

The man allegedly stole a Jeep parked outside of Gillette Stadium during a Kenny Chesney concert. He pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, legal filings show.

Sports

Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff celebrates match point against Varvara Gracheva in the first round at Flushing Meadows.

Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defense with an easy win

Gauff opens at Flushing Meadows with a 6-2, 6-0 victory to snap a two-match losing streak.

Nick Pivetta took the loss despite giving up just four hits and striking out 10 in six innings.

Game 1: Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 1; Game 2: Blue Jays 7, Red Sox 3

Struggles at Fenway Park continue as Red Sox fall twice to Blue Jays

When the Red Sox left Fenway Park, they were five games out of a wild-card spot and dragging the weight of five straight losses behind them.

Emma Tiedemann was hired as the Portland Sea Dogs radio play-by-play announcer in 2020.

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Emma Tiedemann and Rylee Pay become first pair of women to call Red Sox game

The duo settled into the NESN press box at Fenway to call Game 2 against the Blue Jays Monday night as part of the Women’s Celebration Game.

New Hampshire teen Carys Fennessy qualifies for LPGA’s FM Championship in Norton

patriots notebook

Patriots cut 14 players as roster deadline begins to close in

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' SOCCER

EMass boys’ soccer: Defending Division 1 champion Concord-Carlisle starts No. 1 in Globe Top 20

Business

Edgar Bronfman drops out of bidding war for Paramount Global

Bronfman had submitted a $6 billion proposal for the entertainment company last week, challenging an offer of more than $8 billion from Skydance Media.

Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient

Airports, highways, beaches, and theme parks are expected to be packed for the Labor Day weekend as many Americans mark the unofficial end of summer.

Apparent cyberattack leaves Seattle airport facing major internet outages

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Buying and selling homes just got more complicated. Here’s what to know about new commission rules for agents.

magazine

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

The king and queen of the faire.

Your Week Ahead

King Richard’s Faire and more to do around Boston, Aug. 26 - Sept. 8

I value my support group. Is revealing my crush on a fellow member too risky?

STOW, MA - 9/5/2020 - Conrad Gees (cq) with his bag of Akane applesat Honey Pot Hill Orchards, Apple picking . Pick-your-own apple orchards are a great destination for families. during the Pandemic. (Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff)

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

metro

Every student in Stoughton who signed up for bus transportation by the school district’s deadline will receive it, including 150 secondary students who initially weren’t included when bus lists were released a couple of weeks ago, the district said Monday.

Stoughton Public Schools secures bus seats for every student who met deadline

‘Everything but the kitchen sink’: Thunderstorms dump large hail, flooding rains across New England

Body believed to be missing Mass. man found under South Carolina home

sports

After two years assisting Ken Carlin at Hingham, David Leahy is eager to get started as head coach of the Harbormen after the retirement of the 25-year mentor.

David Leahy, Nick Goldman take over for legends at Hingham and Franklin, ready for the pressure to keep soccer programs humming

EMass boys’ soccer: 10 players to watch this season

CeeDee Lamb gets $100 million guaranteed from Cowboys via new deal just short of fellow receiver Justin Jefferson

business

The decision about the future of the struggling Starliner program now rests with Boeing’s newly installed chief executive, Kelly Ortberg.

New Boeing CEO faces hard choices after NASA snubs Starliner for SpaceX

Canada to curb foreign-worker influx after jobless rate jumped

Kroger-Albertsons deal heads to court with food price focus

politics

Former president Donald Trump speaks at Trump Force 47 campaign headquarters on Aug. 26, 2024 in Roseville, Michigan.

Trump and Harris clash over debate rules; Walz to return to Boston to speak at a firefighter union conference

Hearing over whether to dismiss charges in Arizona fake electors case stretches into second day

Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results

Nation

A pride flag is waved against the downtown Los Angeles skyline during the LA Pride in the Park festival at Los Angeles State Historic Park, on June 8.

It’s official, the census says: Gay male couples like San Francisco. Lesbians like the Berkshires.

Death of woman on 1st day of Burning Man festival under investigation

Harris and Trump squabble over debate rules as ABC matchup looms

World

Malaysia's former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin.

Former Malaysian leader Muhyiddin charged with sedition for allegedly mocking former king

Russia pounds Ukraine with ‘one of the largest strikes’ of the war

Prosecutors are investigating the captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily

opinion

Programming is a key tool in making the dream of a first home a reality

State takes good first steps to develop common housing app

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

lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

Trauma-informed tattoo artists combine ink with empathy

Boston’s free things to do this week: fireworks, BPL conservation open house, and more

food & dining

From CBC's 35th anniversary party, left to right: Will Meyers, Megan Parisi, Ben Roesch, Bryan Doran, Lee Lord, Sean Collins, Phil Bannatyne, Kevin Dwyer.

Cambridge Brewing Co. is nearing its end. Until then, enjoy pumpkin, Oktoberfest, and other well-loved fall brews.

Cheap eats in R.I.: Where to dine for $15 or less around college campuses

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

travel

The heated pool at Winvian Farm in Morris, Conn.

A quirky Connecticut spa and resort was named the best in the country. Does it live up to the hype?

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.

Arts

Sculptor and fiber artist Alex Buchanan is pictured reclining on a tugboat towing hawser (nylon rope). Showing is the belt buckle he made. His studio is in The Thundermill in New Bedford, and his show “Aberration” is at the New Bedford Art Museum through Oct. 27.

Fiber artist Alex Buchanan has all hands on deck

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.

Books

Mark Patinkin has self-published his new book, “The Holy Land at War: A Journey Through Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.”

You don’t want to miss Mark Patinkin’s new book

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.

Movies

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

‘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.

Television

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

‘Murders’ returns for a fourth season

This week’s TV: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ returns for a star-studded new season

music

Jennifer Lopez, right, and Ben Affleck pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "The Last Duel" at the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sept. 10, 2021.

Jennifer Lopez files to drop Ben Affleck’s last name amid their divorce, reports say

A joyful yet bittersweet end to summer at Tanglewood

Russell Malone, acclaimed jazz guitarist, dies at 60

Theater/Dance

From left: Nate Stephenson, Vincent Randazzo, Peter Fanone, Eliza Fichter, Ella Mooradian

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

An investigation by STAT found that private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans used AI algorithms to wrongly deny or limit coverage.

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

Mr. Butler, seen speaking with a student during his restorative justice program at Ralph J. Bunche High School in Oakland, Calif., Butler led “talking circles” in which young people who had harmed one another were encouraged to own up to what they had done.

Eric Butler, who promoted ‘restorative justice’ for young people, dies at 49

Facing cancer at 80, cabaret singer Carol Robinson taught friends that ‘it’s OK to die’

Sven-Goran Eriksson, Swedish soccer coach who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76