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Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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Business

A typed note. A blaring alarm. Police report details final weeks, hours, of Kamal family in Dover murder-suicide.

A police report captures the family’s dire financial circumstances in the lead-up to Rakesh “Rick” Kamal’s final act — including confirmation that they were due to be evicted the same day the family’s bodies were found. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘I’m not that exciting’: Boston’s future archbishop evokes humility

Boston’s next archbishop struck a tone of modesty as he was formally named the successor to Cardinal Seán O’Malley on Monday. “I am not worthy of this call,” said archbishop-elect Richard Henning. Continue reading →

Healthcare

For pharmacies and their patients, calls to restrict a federal drug discount program are a bitter pill to swallow

The pharmaceutical industry is pushing back on a program that allows community pharmacies, like one in Brockton, to purchase drugs at steep price cuts. Continue reading →

Trendlines

The risk of a recession is real, but the stock market meltdown is overdone

US stock prices tanked on Monday amid high anxiety that a deteriorating job market will trigger an economic downturn. Continue reading →

Business

‘Google is a monopolist,’ judge rules in landmark antitrust case

Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, a federal judge ruled Monday, a landmark decision that strikes at the power of tech giants in the modern internet era and that may fundamentally alter the way they do business. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Is swimming in the Charles dangerous?

WATCH: Some Olympic swimmers got sick after swimming in the River Seine. Reporter Erin Douglas explains the science and how Mass.’ longest river compares. Watch →

Trendy diet drugs spark insulin shortages

WATCH: Patients suddenly can’t find enough of the insulins they rely on. STAT news reporter Eliane Chen unpacks the popular trend driving the phenomenon. Watch →

Martha’s Vineyard spotlight on Black excellence

WATCH: See the sights and hear from Oscar nominee, Colman Domingo, and celebrated newcomers as we attend the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Watch →

The Nation

Politics

Pelosi says she pushed Biden to step aside because of need to defeat Trump

A book on her years in Congress is Nancy Pelosi’s retelling of major moments of critical decision-making during the Iraq War, a catastrophic financial meltdown, and multiple clashes with former president Donald Trump. Continue reading →

Nation

Tropical Storm Debby hits Florida with floods, threat of record rain in Georgia and the Carolinas

The storm has been blamed for at least four deaths. Continue reading →

Elections

Secretaries of state urge Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading false election info

The open letter urges Musk to “immediately implement changes to X’s AI search assistant, Grok, to ensure voters have accurate information in this critical election year.” Continue reading →

The World

World

Facing mass protests, Bangladesh leader quits, setting up power struggle

The downfall of the government, in a country known for its messy and sometimes bloody politics, plunged Bangladesh into lawless uncertainty and all but guaranteed that there will be a fresh battle for power. Continue reading →

World

UN fires additional staffers after probe finds potential involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Israel remained on high alert for a major retaliation promised by its adversaries after senior Hamas and Hezbollah officials were killed. Continue reading →

World

Hundreds in Israel mark the 5th birthday of a child held hostage in Gaza

Hundreds of Israelis sent orange balloons into the air to mark the 5th birthday of Ariel Bibas, who with his baby brother is being held captive by militants in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Project labor agreements are good for the state and job growth

PLAs ensure good wages and benefits, safe working conditions, and sustained investment in the local economy and workforce. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let’s help ‘childless cat ladies’ who want to have a child, not mock them

Rather than mocking or scolding women who don’t have children, we should be expanding insurance coverage for fertility treatments for those who do want to have children. Continue reading →

LETTERS

You get what you vote for

I applaud the dysfunction on Beacon Hill. Continue reading →

Metro

AS I SEE IT

Road warriors against cancer lift up Pan-Mass Challenge founder

Bike-a-thon founder Billy Starr: “I don’t know how to explain it. It’s like being with 6,800 of my best friends.” Continue reading →

K-12

Where have the students gone? New reports lay out causes of Boston’s enrollment losses.

Boston has lost more than 20 percent of its students across all school sectors over the last three decades. Continue reading →

Health

Aspirin can slash colon cancer rates in high-risk patients, Harvard researchers report

A new study shows low dose aspirin can reduce the risk of colon cancer in some patients by a third. Continue reading →

Sports

red sox notebook

‘They’re fun to watch.’ Red Sox manager Alex Cora marvels at outfielder Jarren Duran and the Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr.

Duran has 62 extra-base hits, 27 steals, and is playing Gold Glove-level outfield defense. Witt has 61 extra-base hits, 25 steals, and is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game. Continue reading →

patriots

Matthew Judon returns to practice field and reiterates his desire for a new contract

The Patriots linebacker discussed his behavior last week and the current market for a player in his position. Continue reading →

red sox 9, royals 5

Red Sox open important series with win, gain ground on Royals in wild-card race

The win left the Red Sox 1½ games behind the Royals for the American League's third wild-card spot. Continue reading →

Business

Business

A typed note. A blaring alarm. Police report details final weeks, hours, of Kamal family in Dover murder-suicide.

A police report captures the family’s dire financial circumstances in the lead-up to Rakesh “Rick” Kamal’s final act — including confirmation that they were due to be evicted the same day the family’s bodies were found. Continue reading →

Business

‘Google is a monopolist,’ judge rules in landmark antitrust case

Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search, a federal judge ruled Monday, a landmark decision that strikes at the power of tech giants in the modern internet era and that may fundamentally alter the way they do business. Continue reading →

Business

Steward bidder says it would have bought Carney, Nashoba, and other hospitals

A physician-owned health system that operates safety-net hospitals in Michigan and Illinois said it made a bid to acquire all of Steward's Mass. hospitals. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Jill Schary Robinson, who wrote of her Hollywood upbringing, dies at 88

Ms. Robinson, an author and journalist who found fame for chronicling Hollywood’s darker side in “Bed/Time/Story,” died July 19 at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Peter Theisinger, 78, dies; led Mars rover missions for NASA

The rovers searched successfully in freezing deserts and mineral deposits for geological clues to whether the planet’s environment had supported water in ancient times. They vastly outlasted their expected length of service. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

5 rings, 15 questions

The more of the Paris Games you watch, the more questions you’re likely to have. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

My friend’s girlfriend doesn’t trust me

I don’t know how to deal with her. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Ice Spice ignites MGM Fenway as her first headlining tour stops in Boston

As she adopted a princess-style prance across the stage, Ice Spice’s in-person zeal transformed her two-minute bites of mouthy hip-hop into full-bodied wallops of attitude on Sunday night. Continue reading →