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Media

‘We have a long way to go’: Two Martha’s Vineyard newspapers wrestle with reaching a growing Brazilian population

The Martha’s Vineyard Times and the Vineyard Gazette are translating their online articles into Portuguese. But is it enough to reach the community? Continue reading →

Politics

‘It’s palpable.’ Democrats at the DNC believe momentum from Harris can help sweep them to control of Congress.

The persistent plea to Democratic National Convention delegates was to work hard to win House and Senate majorities so Kamala Harris can enact her agenda if she wins. Continue reading →

Climate

‘They’re asking: Why me?’ Volunteers respond to mental health concerns after Vermont floods.

In the aftermath of a destructive, stormy July, a number of organizations are helping flood survivors recover not just from the physical effects of flooding but from the mental effects of the damage. Continue reading →

Healthcare

‘You must have just come in from the planet Mars’: Plan to seize St. Elizabeth’s by eminent domain raises eyebrows

Governor Maura Healey has offered $4.5 million to the private equity firm that controls St. Elizabeth’s 14-acre campus in Brighton. Continue reading →

World

In a region on edge, Israel and Hezbollah launch major attacks on each other

Amid fears of an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, the two sides on Sunday mounted the biggest round of cross-border strikes since the war in the Gaza Strip began, with Israel bombing dozens of sites in a preemptive attack, and Hezbollah launching hundreds of rockets and drones. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

On immigration, Harris and Democrats walk a delicate — and harder — line

When Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination last week at her party’s convention in Chicago, she sought to strike a delicate balance on the issue of immigration, promising to approach enforcement and security at the nation’s southern border as the prosecutor she once was, without abandoning the country’s values. Continue reading →

Nation

Vance defends tariffs, claims Trump would veto a national abortion ban

Senator JD Vance of Ohio, former president Donald Trump’s running mate, denied in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that tariffs had caused higher costs for Americans, as economists have documented, and said he believed Trump would veto a federal abortion ban, trying to blunt two potent lines of attack from Democrats. Continue reading →

Nation

‘We were expendable’: Downwinders from world’s first atomic test are on a mission to tell their story

The story of New Mexico’s downwinders is little known. But that’s changing as the documentary “First We Bombed New Mexico” racks up awards from film festivals across the United States. Continue reading →

The World

World

Reuters safety adviser killed, 2 journalists injured in strike on Ukraine hotel

A safety adviser working with a team of journalists for the Reuters news agency was killed Sunday and two journalists were wounded after a missile hit the hotel in which they were staying in eastern Ukraine, Reuters said in a statement. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine has captured scores of Russian soldiers in Kursk offensive, videos show

Ukrainian forces have captured more than 240 Russian soldiers since their surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk region this month, according to an analysis of visual evidence that includes mass detentions of young troops appearing to surrender without resistance. Continue reading →

World

German feds take over festival stabbing case, citing suspected terrorism

German federal prosecutors took over the investigation Sunday of a stabbing rampage in the city of Solingen that left three people dead, citing terrorism as the suspected motive. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Opinion

Strong universities make for a strong United States

The China challenge demands that universities do more than they are already doing — and that they have the resources to do so. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

If they can’t lead, why should our legislative leaders keep their exalted posts?

Massachusetts needs to change the ethos that says one bad leadership term deserves another. Continue reading →

LETTERS

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

For communities of color, the barriers to homeownership are not new; they are rooted in a history of discriminatory practices and systemic inequities. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

Accused car thief charged in Saturday crash that killed 10-year-old, police say

Michael Escolas, whose charges include motor vehicle manslaughter while driving drunk and auto theft, was driving an allegedly stolen 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a high speed when authorities say he crashed into the rear of a Nissan Altima. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

$217,000 a year to afford a home in Boston? Who can even afford that?

If that’s the bar for buying a home in Greater Boston, who can afford it? The answer is not many. Continue reading →

RI BUSINESS

Can tourism revive struggling Woonsocket, R.I.? Local business leaders have doubts

“There are some days I’m so mad at this city I don’t even want to be here,” one business owner said, “but a little bird will say ‘Nope, don’t give up.’” Continue reading →

Sports

patriots notebook

Patriots buck trend and play starters in loss to Commanders in preseason finale

While other teams rested many of their key players in the final week of the preseason, New England leaned on many of its starters on both sides of the ball. Continue reading →

BEN VOLIN | INSTANT ANALYSIS

Drake Maye is the Patriots’ best quarterback, but he shouldn’t start behind woeful line, and other thoughts from preseason finale

The rookie showed he’s ready to be Jerod Mayo's starter in Week 1, but the new head coach should fight every urge to do so, mainly because the offensive line looks like a total mess. Continue reading →

COMMANDERS 20, PATRIOTS 10

Jacoby Brissett banged up as offensive line struggles again in Patriots’ preseason finale

Brissett took eight snaps, completing 2 of his 4 pass attempts for 19 yards, but was banged up when Commanders defensive end defender KJ Henry clobbered him on a sack in the first quarter. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

Self-driving trucks are thriving in Singapore, thanks in part to this Boston company

Equipped with software developed by startup Venti Technologies, dozens of self-driving trucks are operating 24 hours a day in one of the world’s busiest ports. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

A robot in downtown Boston can paint your nails in 10 minutes for $10

Clockwork’s fully autonomous manicure machine is one sign of the wave of automation coming for many parts of society. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Roger Cook, longtime landscape contractor on ‘This Old House,’ dies at 70

Cook, a Burlington resident, first appeared on the popular PBS home improvement show in 1982, its second season. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Tom Brown Jr., world-renowned survivalist, dies at 74

Mr. Brown taught thousands of people how to track animals, create weapons from rocks, forage for food, and generally thrive in the great outdoors. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mitzi McCall, comedian who confronted Beatlemania and lost, dies at 93

With her husband, Charlie Brill, Ms. McCall had a successful career on the stage and TV, save for that one night in 1964 on "The Ed Sullivan Show." Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Books

This 150-square-foot bookstore is located in a basement over the Sumner Tunnel

Just take a left at the wine fridge to find Over The Tunnel Books, in East Boston. Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

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

There is lots to do around the city to get your last taste of summer, from free fireworks, to an Esplanade workout, and the final installment of Berklee College of Music’s Summer in the City Concert Series Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Childish Gambino lights up TD Garden as his fantastical final tour stops in Boston

Donald Glover performed under his Childish Gambino moniker for the last time in Boston on Friday. Continue reading →