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Monday, July 22, 2024
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Politics

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Harris as his replacement

Biden, 81, will remain as president but becomes the first incumbent in more than five decades not to stand for a second term. Continue reading →

ANALYSIS

Biden’s out. What’s next? Answers to some questions you might have.

There are party rules, a lot of politics, and a lot of opinions. But here is a guide to the logistics. Continue reading →

Politics

Relief, shock, nerves, cautious optimism: Voters express a mix of emotions as Biden ends presidential campaign

“It was a big shock for sure, but it was [also] kind of something you saw coming,” said one Massachusetts voter. Continue reading →

Politics

Once derided, Harris suddenly stands at brink of leading Democratic ticket

Vice President Kamala Harris, who has struggled for nearly four years in President Biden’s shadow, was thrust Sunday into the center of a remarkable political drama that could culminate with her becoming the first woman of color at the top of a major-party presidential ticket. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Campus protests led to more than 3,100 arrests, but many charges have been dropped

A look at what happened to those arrested at two schools where the number was significant. Continue reading →

Politics

Secret Service chief noted a ‘zero-fail mission.’ After Trump rally, she’s facing calls to resign.

Kimberly Cheatle is scheduled for a long day of testimony before lawmakers Monday on Capitol Hill. Continue reading →

Nation

Truman and Johnson also stepped aside, but ‘the circumstances are quite different’

In the past 75 years, only two Democratic presidents, Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson, decided during an election year not to run again, surprising the nation by announcing that they would allow fresh candidates to vie for their party’s nomination. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen as conflict with Houthis continues

Israeli air defenses intercepted the missile following an air raid siren in the Eilat area, according to a statement by the Israeli military. The area is a popular beach resort. Continue reading →

World

With AI, jets, and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open. Continue reading →

NEW ANALYSIS

Behind Bangladesh protests, rage over inequality

Analysts say the weekslong revolt reflected a broader resentment over the uneven distribution of wealth and opportunity in an economy that has begun to wobble after years of rapid growth. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

She kept her gravely ill dog alive. Was that animal cruelty?

Massachusetts needs clearer law about what constitutes abuse. Continue reading →

OPINION

Biden does the right thing by stepping down from race

Credit the president for stepping over his ego and toward the exit — and former House speaker Nancy Pelosi for nudging him in that direction. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Joe Biden puts country ahead of ego

By withdrawing from the race, the president gives his fellow Democrats a fighting chance to beat former president Donald Trump, who would seek to undo everything Biden has accomplished. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

Boston outlines surveillance technology in first-ever transparency report

More than 20 cities and towns across the country have passed similar surveillance ordinances in recent years, as drones, facial recognition software, license plate readers, and other technologies became increasingly accessible to local governments. Continue reading →

Metro

President Biden makes decision that is best for the country

One of the great careers Washington has ever seen is effectively over. What rises to replace it promises to be the greatest political drama of our lifetime. Continue reading →

Politics

‘There is no playbook’: As Biden withdraws, New England Democrats not all singing the same tune on replacement

As the news that President Biden will not seek reelection ricocheted around the political world on Sunday, New England Democrats were united in their calls to celebrate his legacy — but some prominent politicians remained circumspect as to which Democrat they believed should inherit it. Continue reading →

Sports

RI SPORTS

Pawtucket begins auction of PawSox memorabilia from storied McCoy Stadium

More than 93 items from the Pawtucket Red Sox’s nearly 50-year tenure are available. Continue reading →

GOLF

Xander Schauffele wins the British Open for his second major of 2024

Schauffele is the first player to win two majors with closing rounds of 65 in the same year. Jack Nicklaus is the only other player to do it in his career. Continue reading →

on baseball

Whether club buys or sells at trade deadline, Red Sox know they have to keep their focus on the field

It’s easy for teams to get lost in the muddle of what their front offices will or won’t do. Manager Alex Cora believes the Sox did so to their detriment in each of the past three years. Continue reading →

Business

innovation beat

Do EVs catch fire more than gas-powered cars? Here’s what the data show.

It’s a common misconception that EVs are more likely to catch fire, maybe because EV fires are more difficult to put out and frequently make the news. Continue reading →

Retail

Fajitas & ‘Ritas closure leaves one less casual spot downtown

After the beloved Tex-Mex spot closed its doors for good last Saturday, downtown is facing a margarita mug-sized hole in its increasingly upscale dining landscape. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Nguyen Phu Trong, powerful Vietnamese leader, is dead at 80

For 12 years, Mr. Trong presided over his country’s economic and geopolitical transformation and worked to ferret out corruption within its political circles. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Andy Li handcrafts positivity, one pennant at a time

The Boston fiber artist’s handmade pennants are here to make a statement. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Kane Brown’s country-rock fusion transforms Fenway into Nashville North

Over a taut 16-song set — and a short delay because of some rogue pyrotechnics — he and his band split the difference between amped-up versions of Brown’s biggest hits and sweet ballads that showed off the core of his appeal. Continue reading →

Visual Arts

Two new curatorial hires at the MFA

Carmen Hermo will hold the title of Lorraine and Alan Bressler curator of contemporary art, while Claire Howard will be Hansjörg Wyss curator of modern art. Continue reading →