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Special counsel files new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

The new indictment removes a section of the indictment that dealt with Trump’s interactions with the Justice Department, an area for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion said Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution.

N.H. resident dies from EEE, state health officials say

It was the first state’s first fatal case of EEE in a decade.

R.I. to drop mosquito larvicide in Washington County, now at ‘significant risk’ of EEE Map: Is your town at high risk of EEE? Read more EEE coverage

A mosquito borne illness just claimed its first victim in New England this year. Here’s why we may soon see many more.

Police report details Plainville crash that killed 10-year-old boy following country concert at Gillette Stadium

“He was a beautiful child, he was loved and adored by everyone,” said a grandmother of the boy who died.

Northeastern student who suffered catastrophic injuries in fall from window sues sorority, landlord

Sarah Cox was attending a pre-party at the sorority president’s apartment in Mission Hill when she fell out of a second-floor window in March 2023, according to the negligence lawsuit.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court sides with Boston Teachers Union over hiring instructional aide substitutes

The decision overturned a lower court ruling that favored the Boston School Committee and now requires Boston Public Schools to hire 18 substitute paraprofessionals, as required under a Boston Teachers Union contract.

Mass. schools are cracking down on cellphones in class. It’s putting teachers and students at odds.

A growing number of Massachusetts public schools this fall are banning cellphones and other personal devices to keep students focused on learning and improve their overall mental wellbeing.

Hitting the road for Labor Day weekend? These are the best (and worst) times to travel.

What’s open and closed on Labor Day in Mass.

Mother and daughter slain in Worcester remembered for their love and devotion

Judge extends order allowing transgender N.H. soccer player to practice with her team

The Patriots cut quarterback Bailey Zappe, who was the starter for much of the 2023 season.

NFL

Patriots cuts tracker: The 4 p.m. deadline has passed. Who’s on the roster now?

Jerod Mayo and Co. likely aren’t done making moves. The Patriots are expected to fill key roster gaps with signings after seeing which players are moving on from other teams around the league.

Patriots waive QB Bailey Zappe, kicker Chad Ryland ahead of roster deadline

Drake Maye (left) has seemingly surpassed Jacoby Brissett in the preseason, but should that earn him the starter's job?

Dan Shaughnessy

Should the Patriots play Drake Maye over Jacoby Brissett? It’s not about who starts, it’s who finishes.

The history of NFL rookie quarterbacks taking charge immediately is not great, and the Patriots know that first-hand.

Bill Belichick offers his insight on Drake Maye’s preseason, ‘Taxachusetts,’ and more Belichick is taking over a media role previously occupied by Tom Brady

Josh Freese and Dave Grohl of The Foo Fighters perform on stage at London Stadium on June 20, 2024 in London, England.

From Foo Fighters to Beyoncé: These artists have objected to Trump’s use of their music

Donald Trump seems to be falling back into an old pattern, using music in his campaign videos and rallies from artists who haven’t given their consent.

See updates the 2024 campaign trail Analysis: The June presidential debate was the most consequential in history. The next one has similar stakes.

‘You guys look mad. I better get some food in you.’ What it’s like to take the Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.
We’d heard some good things about this North End tour and decided to check it out. With increasingly full bellies, we went from irked to entertained.

Employees and customers held a rally in support of Arthur T. Demoulas and Market Basket in July 2014.

Chesto Means Business

Ten years after the Summer of Market Basket, the beloved grocer’s business is better than ever

Sales are up, there’s more stores, and nearly all the $1.6 billion that Arthur T. Demoulas borrowed to buy out his cousin has been paid back.

Sometimes you just crave a hulking Italian sub drenched in oil. Nobody does them better or faster than Market Basket’s hot foods bar.

KARA BASKIN

Sushi, subs, and un-splashy soda cans. Here are 10 things to love about Market Basket.

Food writer Kara Baskin, whose Massachusetts roots run deep, has composed countless shopping lists, but this one is the most important: Why she's grateful Market Basket has endured.

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The 9 best coffee shops around Boston in 2024

Bostonians want our coffee when we want it: early in the morning, late at night, over ice on the coldest day of the winter

The long Labor Day weekend will feature a mix of cool weather, sunny skies and some scattered showers.

Weekend Forecast | Ken Mahan

First Look: How’s the weather stacking up for our long Labor Day weekend?

Some unsettled patterns will kick off the three-day holiday stretch before turning rather pleasant.

Starting tonight, Jupiter, Mars, and the moon will appear close during rare triple conjunction

Pepper DiPietro, 3, tastes a peach at Lookout Farm in South Natick, one of the oldest working farms in the United States.

TONY'S TIPS

It’s been a peachy year for peaches. And now is the perfect time for picking.

These sweet, fuzzy gems, harvested from late July through late September, are perfect in August. Here's where to go and what to look for when you're picking.

People swam at Laite Memorial Beach in Sherman Cove in Camden, Maine, on Aug. 22.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen

The case of the poisoned trees in Maine accelerates a movement to beef up local environmental laws across the state

The saga of a rich Missouri couple poisoning a neighbor’s trees to improve their ocean view is having a side effect: motivating citizen-led initiatives to restrict or ban lawn chemicals in towns all the coast.

Opinion

Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, Aug. 22.

RENÉE GRAHAM

How politics devoured our summer

The old adage that no one pays attention to elections until after Labor Day evaporated faster than Donald Trump’s lead in the polls.

Kiran Bhatia

Vibes aren’t enough to elect Harris

ALAN WIRZBICKI

Boston’s first traffic garden opens

Edward Kelly

Mass. just set the standard for removing PFAS from firefighter gear. Other states need to follow suit.

IDEAS | Rong Xiaoqing

Chinese and American people have some weird ideas about each other

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

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

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

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Red Sox promote 44-year-old lefthander Rich Hill from Worcester for pitching help
Hill, who was last with the Red Sox in 2022, had made one appearance with the WooSox after signing in mid-August.

Animal that bit runner in Marblehead may have been a coyote, officials say

A person was running on Marblehead Neck when they were bitten by an animal believed to be a coyote on Monday, authorities said.

Two workers killed and a third injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta
Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop.

Mass. State Police trooper relieved of duty after arrest for alleged domestic assault in Fitchburg

A State Police trooper was recently arrested for allegedly shoving and briefly choking the mother of his child during an altercation in their Fitchburg home, making him the second trooper to face arrest on domestic violence charges this month.

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.

Mass. high court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the Second Amendment
"We can reasonably infer that switchblades are weapons in common use today by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes,” including self-defense, Justice Serge Georges Jr. wrote for the court.

CDC calls for pain management conversations before IUD insertions. Will providers follow?

Some local doctors and public health experts warn that the recommendations may not be followed by some.

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

A body believed to be that of a Massachusetts man who went missing while vacationing with his family on in Hilton Head Island, S.C., was found underneath a house in Sea Pines, S.C., on Monday, officials said.

Brown University gets warning from 24 states on Israel divestment vote

Some states have begun reviewing pension investment and contracts "to determine if Brown has already violated state law” by agreeing to allow the October vote, the attorneys general from Arkansas, Florida, Texas, and other states told the university’s trustees in a letter.

Designed by nature

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

Supporters of ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement kick off ad campaign
The $250,000 digital ads will run across the state on streaming platforms, such as Hulu and YouTube TV, kicking off proponents’ paid advertising effort.

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A quirky Connecticut spa and resort was named the best in the country. Does it live up to the hype?
The resort was honored in a Condé Nast Traveler readers poll and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites. I had to go back and reassess.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

From left: Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short in "Only Murders in the Building."

‘Murders’ returns for a fourth season

Bruce Liu made his Boston Symphony Orchestra debut playing Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 with conductor Ryan Bancroft on Friday.

A joyful yet bittersweet end to summer at Tanglewood

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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

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Hillary Clinton spoke to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 19.

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Content creators Kerry Robertson, Sari Beth Rosenberg, and Juan Acosta Macias during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 22.

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Michal Caspi Tal in her lab at MIT, next to the case containing a Lyme bacteria. She is the principal scientist in biological engineering at MIT.

L. Rafael Reif

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Prince Bahati, who is infected with mpox, at the mpox treatment center at Nyiragongo General Referral Hospital, north of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Aug. 16.

Vanessa Kerry

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Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court sides with Boston Teachers Union over hiring instructional aide substitutes

What keeps November Project running? It’s not just exercise.

Members say a 13-year-old fitness group fills a need for community and support.

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McKee names RIC professor to long-vacant R.I. Ethics Commission seat

The governor’s previous choice, Bryant Da Cruz, stepped down after a Boston Globe investigation detailed sexual harassment complaints made against him by six women.

Police report details Plainville crash that killed 10-year-old boy following country concert at Gillette Stadium

“He was a beautiful child, he was loved and adored by everyone,” said a grandmother of the boy who died.

Sports

Defending Division 3 state champion Watertown opens the season ranked No. 1 in the Globe Top 20.

HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

EMass field hockey: Watertown starts where it finished, No. 1 in Globe Top 20

The defending Division 3 state champion Raiders open with a slight edge over Division 1 powers Walpole and Andover.

Rachel Egan is a four-year varsity player headed to Holy Cross for defending Division 3 champion Watertown High.

HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

EMass field hockey: Watertown’s Rachel Egan among the players to watch this fall

Egan, a four-year varsity player, will be headed to Holy Cross after leading Watertown to a 22-0 record and a Division 3 championship.

Chicago police officers respond to a shooting during a White Sox's game at Guaranteed Rate Field on Aug. 25, 2023.

BASEBALL

Woman shot at White Sox game sues team, stadium authority

A woman who was shot in the leg during a White Sox game last year is suing the team and the Illinois agency that owns Guaranteed Rate Field.

GOLF

Lexi Thompson among trio added to US Solheim Cup team

NFL

Patriots cuts tracker: The 4 p.m. deadline has passed. Who’s on the roster now?

TENNIS

No. 1 Iga Swiatek gets tough first test, Naomi Osaka wins impressively in her US Open return

Business

Harris campaign releases new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes, reduce inflation

Harris highlights her plan in a new minute-long ad that uses her personal experience, growing up in rental housing while her mother had saved for a decade before she could buy a home.

Lowe’s changes DEI policies amid activist pressure

Lowe's joins firms such as Harley-Davidson, Tractor Supply, and Deere in reining in their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in recent months.

A popular weight loss drug is getting a price cut

Retailers are pocketing a windfall off cash-back fees, CFPB says

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None of my friends got me a housewarming gift. Is it because I’m single?

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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)

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Debate over the Harris-Trump debate

Special counsel files new indictment in Trump Jan. 6 case, keeping charges intact but narrowing allegations

N.H. resident dies from EEE, state health officials say

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Police report details Plainville crash that killed 10-year-old boy following country concert at Gillette Stadium

Northeastern student who suffered catastrophic injuries in fall from window sues sorority, landlord

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court sides with Boston Teachers Union over hiring instructional aide substitutes

Mass. schools are cracking down on cellphones in class. It’s putting teachers and students at odds.

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Mother and daughter slain in Worcester remembered for their love and devotion

Judge extends order allowing transgender N.H. soccer player to practice with her team

Patriots cuts tracker: The 4 p.m. deadline has passed. Who’s on the roster now?

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From Foo Fighters to Beyoncé: These artists have objected to Trump’s use of their music

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It’s been a peachy year for peaches. And now is the perfect time for picking.

The case of the poisoned trees in Maine accelerates a movement to beef up local environmental laws across the state

How politics devoured our summer

Vibes aren’t enough to elect Harris

Boston’s first traffic garden opens

Mass. just set the standard for removing PFAS from firefighter gear. Other states need to follow suit.

Chinese and American people have some weird ideas about each other

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Animal that bit runner in Marblehead may have been a coyote, officials say

Two workers killed and a third injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop.

Mass. State Police trooper relieved of duty after arrest for alleged domestic assault in Fitchburg

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.

Mass. high court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the Second Amendment "We can reasonably infer that switchblades are weapons in common use today by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes,” including self-defense, Justice Serge Georges Jr. wrote for the court.

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

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‘You guys look mad. I better get some food in you.’ What it’s like to take the Politically Incorrect North End Food Tour.
We’d heard some good things about this North End tour and decided to check it out. With increasingly full bellies, we went from irked to entertained.

Red Sox promote 44-year-old lefthander Rich Hill from Worcester for pitching help
Hill, who was last with the Red Sox in 2022, had made one appearance with the WooSox after signing in mid-August.

Two workers killed and a third injured in an explosion at a Delta Air Lines facility in Atlanta
Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop.

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.

Mass. high court rules possessing a switchblade knife is no longer a crime under the Second Amendment
"We can reasonably infer that switchblades are weapons in common use today by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes,” including self-defense, Justice Serge Georges Jr. wrote for the court.

Supporters of ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement kick off ad campaign
The $250,000 digital ads will run across the state on streaming platforms, such as Hulu and YouTube TV, kicking off proponents’ paid advertising effort.

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A quirky Connecticut spa and resort was named the best in the country. Does it live up to the hype?
The resort was honored in a Condé Nast Traveler readers poll and is one of Oprah Winfrey’s favorites. I had to go back and reassess.

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.