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Massachusetts resettled thousands of homeless families in apartments. Now some can’t pay rent.

Some families have to leave a Massachusetts rental assistance program before they have a stable income, or even a work permit.
Healey ends state of emergency for Mass. shelter system, closes all hotel shelters

Trump displays his volatile side as he lashes out over jobs data and Russia

President Trump on Friday took aim at both the head of the government agency that produces unemployment information, and the former president of Russia.
Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

The closure is expected to have a profound impact on the journalistic and cultural landscape — in particular, public radio and TV stations in small communities across the United States.

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Trump’s foreign trade agenda are taking shape.

Alan Dershowitz says farmers market on the Vineyard refused to sell him pierogi over his politics

Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas

Dunkin’ releases controversial commercial mentioning genetics amid uproar over Sydney Sweeney ads

Sara McCord, a marketing communications strategist, called the Dunkin’ ad “problematic for so many reasons."
How American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney ‘good jeans’ ad went wrong
Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10 inn.)

Roman Anthony and the Red Sox walk off the Astros for third straight win

In his first major league start of the season — after spending most of this season with Triple A Worcester — righthander Cooper Criswell cruised for seven innings, allowing one run, seven hits, and two walks.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Taking a deeper look at the most concerning injuries after two weeks of NFL training camp

A team can’t win the Super Bowl in August, but it can lose a chance at one with injuries to key players.

Is it a boy or a girl? New Harvard study suggests it’s not just random chance.

A new Harvard study looks into what determines sex at birth. One surprising finding: the older the mom, the more likely she is to have multiple children of the same sex.

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft will not release tax return, says he earned $6.3 million in 2024

Kraft has come under fire from opponent Mayor Michelle Wu for a lack of transparency over his personal financial situation and any potential conflicts of interest it could present as he seeks the mayoralty.

Officials scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-US soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar shooting

Authorities said they would release the names of the victims once all of their families have been notified.

New Hampshire becomes first state in New England to ban gender-affirming care for minors

Governor Ayotte signed a bill that prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy for people under 18.
Governor Ayotte signs legislation requiring IDs for absentee voting in New Hampshire

How one Gaza family dedicates each day to finding enough food to survive
Abeer and Fadi Sobh spend their days seeking food for themselves and their six children.

Shirley Leung
Boston’s neighborhoods are thriving. Downtown, not so much.
Mayor Wu promised to spread the wealth to Boston neighborhoods. But did it come at the expense of downtown?

THE FINE PRINT
Landlords can’t penalize tenants for reasonable wear and tear, state’s top court says
The court also says signed leases requiring professionally cleaning are void and unenforceable, a victory for tenants.

Landlords can no longer require renters to pay the middleman

Scuba diver dies exploring shipwrecks 150 miles off Cape Cod, officials say

Hyannis man sentenced to 14 1/2 years in state prison for raping woman

The rodeo rides into Rochester

The only rodeo in Massachusetts has been held in Norton for the past 10 years, but it's found a new home in Rochester, a few miles northeast of New Bedford.

Italian restaurant in Beacon Hill to close after two decades of operation

Grotto celebrated its 22nd anniversary last month.

Lots of scoring, Maye gets picked, and Stevenson’s problem resurfaces in Patriots intra-team scrimmage

Patriots coaches show a new wrinkle with Stefon Diggs: out of the backfield
Best of the Best

Bowling, pickleball, and other games in Boston for the young at heart

We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

The Coolidge Corner, The Brattle Theatre, and five more of the best movie theaters around Boston

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Opinion
IDEAS | RICH BARLOW

I didn’t want to need free groceries

Neither did anyone else I met lining up at the food pantry.
EDITORIAL

‘A civil rights issue’: Why Massachusetts needs a new literacy law

David D’Alessandro

This is how the Market Basket family feud will end

Joan C. Williams

How Democrats can stop talking past each other and start winning

Vanessa Kerry

Gutting EPA climate rules will put lives at risk

More recent News

Three survivors of fatal Fall River fire sue assisted living facility, safety equipment company

The home knew or should have known that residents smoked in their rooms despite the presence of medical oxygen, and that some would smoke while receiving oxygen therapy, the lawsuit said.

Afghan US Army interpreter detained by ICE is accused of being a national security risk. His lawyer said ICE hasn’t disclosed why.

The man was arrested leaving a green card appointment in East Hartford, Connecticut, on July 16.

Heat pump owners to get a break on electric rates to lower winter costs

The state’s high electric rates and the heating demands of New England winters have produced soaring power bills for heat pump owners.

3-alarm fire heavily damages popular Marshfield seafood spot
291 Ocean Street, the eatery named for its address in the Brant Rock section of town, suffered an “extensive loss,” in Friday's fire, officials said.

Tuesday’s Red Sox game will feature all-female broadcast crew
Portland Sea Dogs announcer Emma Tiedemann and NESN reporter Alanna Rizzo will handle play-by-play and color, respectively.

Legendary whale named Salt seen off coast of Provincetown
"Everybody that follows whales in New England knows Salt,” said Chad Avellar, the owner of SeaSalt Charters on Cape Cod.

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The problem with the Las Vegas Sphere’s new take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, the one who’s altering a cinematic classic.

A Roslindale family was priced out of Boston. So they bought in Fall River. They’re not the only ones.
As more and more people in expensive cities such as Boston look for cheaper housing, Fall River is emerging as an option for first-time home buyers.

Two pubs claim to be London’s oldest riverside pub. Which one is right?
The unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in the city has long been disputed, with both the Mayflower and the Prospect of Whitby laying claim to the title.

The art of mending: ‘I cannot repair a broken . . . relationship with a strained family member, but I can darn a sock.’
Some area artisans are dedicating themselves to the practice of physical repair and using it as a meditation on life’s trickier fissures.

Culture & Lifestyle

From R&B to biotech, Aloe Blacc knows how to raise spirits

Tom Brady’s soccer docuseries, plus more new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain is hitting the books at Harvard

‘This is my ancestors, this is my people’: Why ‘Chief of War’ is Jason Momoa’s most personal project yet

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

Explore the project: Snitch City

In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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

Bernie Sanders

US must stop arming Israel as Gaza starves

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump isn’t done with the judiciary

EDITORIAL

‘A civil rights issue’: Why Massachusetts needs a new literacy law

Alex Beam

Hunter Biden is looking sprightly. Maybe what doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Involuntary commitment should be on the table in the opioid crisis

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

Massachusetts resettled thousands of homeless families in apartments. Now some can’t pay rent.

Some families have to leave a Massachusetts rental assistance program before they have a stable income, or even a work permit.

Is it a boy or a girl? New Harvard study suggests it’s not just random chance.

A new Harvard study looks into what determines sex at birth. One surprising finding: the older the mom, the more likely she is to have multiple children of the same sex.

The rodeo rides into Rochester

The only rodeo in Massachusetts has been held in Norton for the past 10 years, but it's found a new home in Rochester, a few miles northeast of New Bedford.

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft will not release tax return, says he earned $6.3 million in 2024

Kraft has come under fire from opponent Mayor Michelle Wu for a lack of transparency over his personal financial situation and any potential conflicts of interest it could present as he seeks the mayoralty.

Sports

Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

After two lost seasons, Marcus Smart beaming at returning to the championship chase with the Lakers

The former Celtic is getting a new NBA life with the Lakers after two difficult years in Memphis and Washington.
Jim McBride | Sunday hockey notes

A standout off the ice, Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei continues to grow his game on it

Lohrei made a big jump as a sophomore pro last season, suiting up for 77 games and averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Taking a deeper look at the most concerning injuries after two weeks of NFL training camp

A team can’t win the Super Bowl in August, but it can lose a chance at one with injuries to key players.
astros at red sox | 4:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 112: Astros at Red Sox lineups and notes

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Second Thought

Another way to remember your loved ones: preserving their tattoos after death

Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10 inn.)

Roman Anthony and the Red Sox walk off the Astros for third straight win

Business

Bold Types: Lee Pelton

Boston Foundation president Lee Pelton.
BOLD TYPES

For Boston Foundation’s Lee Pelton, now is the time to make an impact

Boston Foundation chief Lee Pelton says the philanthropic group can help bridge a challenging time for the city.

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

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We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

Best of the Best

These six record stores are a vinyl lover’s delight

Best of the Best

Larz Anderson Auto Museum and 10 other things to do around Boston with kids

CONNECTIONS

Ever since I was born I’ve found a way to ruin my sister’s birthday parties. We’re still close.

metro

Afghan US Army interpreter detained by ICE is accused of being a national security risk. His lawyer said ICE hasn’t disclosed why.

3-alarm fire heavily damages popular Marshfield seafood spot

Italian restaurant in Beacon Hill to close after two decades of operation

sports

Brenton Doyle walkoff, two-run home run caps Rockies’ nine-run first-inning deficit to beat Pirates

Yankees’ new bullpen acquisitions implode in loss to Marlins

Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

business

Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

Federal Reserve governor steps down, giving Trump slot to fill

politics

Trump displays his volatile side as he lashes out over jobs data and Russia

US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs. Here’s how the day unfolded.

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

Nation

Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps

Officials scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-US soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar shooting

Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt

World

How one Gaza family dedicates each day to finding enough food to survive

Trump says he ordered subs repositioned in rare nuclear threat to Russia

Death toll soars in Russian strike on Kyiv

opinion

In a two-story barn, memories of a good life and a question for any age

Forsooth, if only the characters in classic literature had had access to technology!

One by one, higher-ed leaders are surrendering to Trump

lifestyle

What does it mean to be ‘working on yourself’?

Five escapist beach reads for when you just need to tune it all out

The art of mending: ‘I cannot repair a broken . . . relationship with a strained family member, but I can darn a sock.’

food & dining

We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

Row 34 to open in Kenmore Square; Louis Corner replaces Barbara Lynch’s Butcher Shop

A new Revival Cafe location in Watertown has a very appealing setting

travel

A grand Kennebunkport Inn reopens, and a belt breezes through TSA

I’m in my hot flashes era. It’s changed how I travel.

I’m new to Boston. Here’s how I’ve turned every weekend into a staycation.

Arts

Vacationland through other eyes: Three photographers see many faces of Maine

A Gloucester of another century, when fishing was king, returns in pictures

Amid a culture of fear, a celebrated artist’s most important exhibition is pulled from Smithsonian

Books

The New England Poetry Club’s new summer series is reframing Americana

Author readings around Boston this week

A different kind of wedding singer, in a new novel by a writer and a songwriter

Movies

Tom Brady’s soccer docuseries, plus more new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend

The problem with the Las Vegas Sphere’s new take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’

‘Is Ben playing Turtle Boy in the movie deal?’ Ben Affleck and Karen Read backer hung out and people noticed.

Television

‘I don’t want to go back in the system’: Harris talks political future in first post-election interview with Colbert

‘King of the Hill’ still has something to say in its return

In ‘Marc Maron: Panicked,’ the comedian finds familiar turf to good effect

music

From R&B to biotech, Aloe Blacc knows how to raise spirits

Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease

How did pianist Emanuel Ax convince ‘Star Wars’ composer John Williams to write him a concerto? He hand-wrote a letter.

Theater/Dance

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s ‘As You Like It’ is a trouser tale with deep pockets and pleasant surprises

Tangled branches in Company One’s ‘The Meeting Tree’

At Jacob’s Pillow, the Stephen Petronio Company takes a farewell bow

Health

Is it a boy or a girl? New Harvard study suggests it’s not just random chance.

Researchers forecast what Trump’s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care

New initiatives aim to make Charles River and Mass. beaches more swimmable

Obituaries

Rose Leiman Goldemberg, 97, dies; her ‘Burning Bed’ was a TV benchmark

Robert Wilson, provocative playwright and director, is dead at 83

Horst Mahler, 89, dies; voice of the German far left, then the far right