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As Kamala Harris faces racist and sexist online attacks, women’s groups and Democratic operatives say they have her back

Black women have become frequent targets of an onslaught of online hate from domestic and foreign perpetrators whose tactics have become more sophisticated and harder to trace, disinformation and media analysts said. Continue reading →

When should schools use only remote learning? Mass. issues new metrics to help districts decide

Massachusetts education officials have issued new guidelines that could dramatically rein in the use of remote learning, potentially throwing an 11th-hour wrench into school reopening plans days before they are due, according to information obtained by the Globe. Continue reading →

Across the state, child-care shortage is growing dire

Child-care capacity may be diminished this fall, particularly in certain regions. Metro Boston expects to lose one-third of its child care capacity and Western Massachusetts, 35 percent. Continue reading →

Sumner M. Redstone, media mogul who controlled CBS and Viacom, dies at 97

The Boston native took a chain of 55 drive-in movie theaters built by his father and parlayed it into control of one of the world’s largest media empires. Continue reading →

Ed Markey is making it personal in the Senate race

When he launched his audacious challenge to incumbent Senator Edward J. Markey last year, Joseph P. Kennedy III’s last name and the storied family that gave it to him was seen as a huge advantag. On Tuesday night, Markey sought to turn that family connection into a cudgel. Continue reading →

The Nation

As vote nears, Democrats fear Postal Service changes

Congressional Democrats intensified calls Wednesday for more oversight of the Postal Service and new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy after the agency warned states that long-established classification practices for ballots and other political mailings may not be enough to ensure timely delivery for the November election. Continue reading →

Florida sheriff bans deputies, visitors from wearing masks

On Tuesday, as Florida set a daily record for COVID-19 deaths, Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods prohibited his deputies from wearing masks at work. Continue reading →

Mnuchin’s latest overture to Pelosi goes nowhere and relief talks stall again

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday in an effort to renew stalled coronavirus relief talks, but their conversation did not appear to break the impasse. Continue reading →

The World

Mauritius seeks compensation as oil spill cleanup continues

Mauritius says it is seeking compensation from the owners of a Japanese ship that spilled oil after it grounded in the shallow waters off the Indian Ocean island nation, while urgent efforts continue to pump out the remaining fuel. Continue reading →

UK slashes official virus death toll by more than 5,000

The British government on Wednesday changed the way it compiles coronavirus deaths, a move that reduced the country’s official death toll by more than 5,000. Continue reading →

Trump v. Putin: A vaccine manhood contest

American scientists hope this is one time that President Trump really does believe it is all just a Russian hoax. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Equal justice requires lawmakers reform qualified immunity for police

The degree of clarity that courts require to permit suits for civil rights violations to proceed is excessive to the point of absurdity. Continue reading →

OPINION

Lawmakers should show the political courage to end qualified immunity

There can be no justice without healing and accountability, and there can be no true accountability with qualified immunity. Continue reading →

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Metro

Boston Public Schools superintendent says no final decision yet regarding district’s reopening

Brenda Cassellius indicated that while the models for reopening the district’s 125 schools are science driven, none of them are perfect, and that whatever option the district chooses, it may change. A reopening draft for schools is due to be submitted to the state by Friday. Continue reading →

Walsh says he’s monitoring case uptick, concerned about return of college students

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh spoke Wednesday about the arrival of college students in Boston, an education mecca, saying he was “especially concerned” about students coming from states that have been harder hit by the coronavirus. Continue reading →

Yvonne Abraham

A moment of celebration at the prospect of Kamala Harris as vice president — before the ugly deluge

Please, can’t I just enjoy this a little longer? Let me sit with my delight at the prospect of Kamala Harris as vice president before the ugliness ruins it. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Red Sox lose another to Rays

The Red Sox dropped to 1-7 against the Rays and Yankees this season. Continue reading →

Here’s how the Celtics’ win over the Grizzlies affects the draft pick Memphis owes Boston

The Celtics were coy about their motivation to defeat the Grizzlies, but the result could affect their future. Continue reading →

NBA notebook

Western Conference’s last NBA playoff spot will be a race to the wire

For the first time in 23 years, a team with a losing record will reach Western Conference playoffs. Continue reading →

Business & Tech

Harris a reassuring choice among Boston business executives

Jim Rooney,cq chief executive of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, said he expects opponents may try to brand a Biden-Harris ticket as “far left,” but he doubts that tag will stick. Continue reading →

A retired teacher tangles with Verizon over an outdated phone and nearly $1,000 she says she is owed

Ten years after opening her account, Harriet had a balance of $998 on the phone. But then her balance plummeted to $0, without explanation. Continue reading →

‘Inconsistent’ efforts by states to contain the coronavirus threaten recovery, Boston Fed president warns

Says some states “lifted protective measures too soon and in a manner not calibrated for the true risks posed by the virus,” Continue reading →

Obituaries

OBITUARY

Sumner M. Redstone, media mogul who controlled CBS and Viacom, dies at 97

The Boston native took a chain of 55 drive-in movie theaters built by his father and parlayed it into control of one of the world’s largest media empires. Continue reading →

Trini Lopez, singing star who mixed musical styles, dies at 83

Mr. Lopez, had worldwide hit records in the early 1960s by creating a unique mix of American folk, Latin, and rockabilly music. Continue reading →

Bill Mack, DJ beloved by truckers and country fans, 91

Mr. Mack, working as a DJ on the overnight shift on country radio, was anointed by long haul truckers as “the midnight cowboy.” Continue reading →