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RI NEWS

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Grittier than Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, people from all walks of life come to Block Island for the beaches, bird watching, and rural beauty – or in search of a good time in town. Continue reading →

Elections

With Mass. attorney general Democratic primary down to two, crucial question emerges: Who is more qualified?

In a battle between candidates with divergent backgrounds, experts stress that experience is about more than years spent in the courtroom. Continue reading →

Elections

Unsealed court documents say 2005 sexual assault allegations against Arroyo were ‘unfounded’

A Boston police detective in 2006 found that sexual assault allegations made against Ricardo Arroyo when he was a teenager were “unfounded,” meaning they did not constitute a crime, according to documents unsealed Friday. Law enforcement does not question the truthfulness of his alleged victim. Continue reading →

Economy

Job market flashes signs of cooling down. Here’s what that means for the economy.

US employers slowed hiring in August from the torrid pace of July. The jobless rate edged up to 3.7 percent as more people jumped into the labor pool. Continue reading →

Nation

Red flag laws get little use as shootings, gun deaths soar

Many US states barely use laws they have on the books that give them the power to take guns away from people threatening to kill, an Associated Press analysis found — a trend blamed on a lack of awareness of the laws and resistance by some police to enforce them even as shootings and gun deaths soar. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

NASA aims for Saturday launch of new moon rocket after fixes

The inaugural flight of the 322-foot — the most powerful ever built by NASA — was delayed late in the countdown Monday. Continue reading →

COVID-19

Experts say COVID-19 won’t hit as hard this fall, but remain wary of the possible rise of a new variant

COVID-19 will make a comeback this fall and winter, but it’s not expected to hit as hard as it did in the devastating surges that happened during the colder months of the last two years, experts said this week. Continue reading →

The World

World

Against fierce resistance, Ukraine makes small gains in the south

After weeks of pounding Russian supply lines and logistical hubs, the Ukrainian military pushed forward this week with its southern counteroffensive, breaking through some front-line defenses to retake several small villages and signaling its ability to strike a larger force that has spent months preparing for such an attack. Continue reading →

World

G-7 pledges to move forward with Russia oil price cap system

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven industrial powers on Friday pledged to impose a cap on the price of Russian oil in a bid to limit the Kremlin’s revenues and ability to fund its war in Ukraine, while also curtailing the war’s impact on energy prices and inflation. Continue reading →

World

Afghan mosque blast kills 18, including pro-Taliban cleric

The bomb went off during Friday noon prayers, when mosques are full of worshipers. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

For state House: García, Montaño, and Worrell

The Globe’s endorsements in three contested legislative primaries. Continue reading →

OPINION

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?

The hundreds of key vacancies ahead of reopening next week include 203 teachers and more than 100 bus monitors. Will Boston be ready? Continue reading →

LETTERS

‘Conservative’ no longer fits GOP. ‘Radical’ or ‘extreme’ is more like it.

A political party that rallies its supporters by repeating lies and condoning and inciting violence against its opponents and the US government is not a conservative party. Continue reading →

Metro

Transportation

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers from DPU after FTA slams agency over T oversight failures

Days after the feds ripped the state Department of Public Utilities for its poor oversight of the MBTA, legislators on a key utility committee on Friday invited DPU chairman to testify before their panel to shed light on whether DPU’s “motivated enough” to fulfill its duty to monitor T safety. Continue reading →

Elections

We asked the Democratic candidates for attorney general why they are the best person for the job. Here are their answers.

Shannon Liss-Riordan and former Boston city councilor Andrea Campbell are vying to face Republican James McMahon in the November election. Continue reading →

Health

Roundtable held on abortion care and Black maternal health

US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Representative Ayanna Pressley joined maternal health specialists at Codman Square Health Center on Friday to assess the fallout from the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling and its impact on maternal health in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Sports

Tara Sullivan

There’s so much to appreciate when Venus and Serena Williams are on the court

On Thursday, Venus and Serena Williams lost in doubles, but Serena's march in what is likely her final grand slam singles appearance continues Friday night. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox shut down Tanner Houck, as the reliever is likely headed for back surgery

Houck was one of the brighter spots on the pitching staff, saving eight games and starting four over 32 appearances. Continue reading →

RED SOX 9, RANGERS 1

Connor Wong’s loud first home run puts exclamation point on Red Sox’ convincing win over Texas Rangers

The Red Sox scored eight runs with two outs between the fourth, fifth and seventh innings, then settled in as the bullpen threw six scoreless innings. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

Zipcar usage spikes during moving week

The Boston company saw a 20 percent bump in vehicle rentals in advance of Thursday’s moving frenzy. Continue reading →

Business

Old Boston collides with new in storage dispute at Haymarket

Vendors at the open-air market downtown are in a standoff with a new hotel over storing tents and tables on the sidewalk. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

The inaugural event will open Sept. 19, with more than 50 cultural institutions from Greater Boston offering free and discounted access to upcoming museum exhibits, plays, and performances. The expo will be held on a two-block stretch of the Rose Kennedy Greenway between Milk and High streets. Continue reading →

Arts

In ‘Gigi & Nate,’ hope and animal friendship inspired by a Concord man’s journey

Director Nick Hamm sat down with the Globe to discuss his service animal research, working with a monkey on set, and the reaction of Ned Sullivan — the man who inspired the film — upon seeing the movie for the first time. Continue reading →

Arts

Feist leaves Arcade Fire tour after Win Butler sex abuse allegations

The Canadian singer-songwriter Leslie Feist says she is leaving an international tour with Arcade Fire after several people accused the band's frontman, Win Butler, of sexual misconduct. Continue reading →