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MBTA Transit Police chief’s son charged with murder in Everett

The son of the MBTA Transit Police chief was arrested Wednesday on a charge of murder in the shooting death of a 38-year-old man inside an Everett apartment last month, officials said.

Is the answer to Massachusetts housing crisis coming to your backyard? Don’t hold your breath.
Legislation to legalize accessory dwelling units has repeatedly fizzled on Beacon Hill, allowing to stand a patchwork of onerous local rules that developers say is nearly impossible to navigate at scale.

Legal experts react to acquittal of Mass. truck driver involved in crash that killed seven motorcyclists

The judge who presided over the trial of Volodymyr Zhukovskyy followed the law in tossing evidence of the driver's drug use some 10½ hours before the deadly crash, legal experts say.

Peabody police officer arrested for breaking and entering, causing fear to a person, authorities say

A 13-year veteran Peabody police officer has been arrested for breaking and entering and is being held without bail while awaiting a dangerousness hearing, according to the Essex district attorney’s office.

Following Globe report, MBTA Transit Police calls for special prosecutor as Suffolk DA Hayden announces grand jury investigation into coverup

The announcement follows a Globe investigation that raised questions about whether Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden's office tried quash a case against transit police officers involved in a coverup.

‘It was you!’ Traffic spat turned police coverup leads to questions for DA Hayden

Writer Greg Harris paddles past the outside of a dilapidated parking garage ramp at the Alewife MBTA station.

Surrounded by industry and highways, Alewife Brook doesn’t look like a place to kayak. But maybe . . .

What I learned from kayaking a waterway pulled between the forces of urban development and environmental protection.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Boston schools on track to meet first deadlines in state improvement plan by Monday, acting superintendent says
“We fully expect that we will meet or exceed all the benchmarks that are outlined in the Systemic Improvement Plan,” Acting Superintendent Drew Echelson said.

Skipper gets four-year, $300,000-per-year contract as new Boston superintendent

The solution to Boston’s manhole explosions is an engineering ‘game changer’
Manhole explosions and the covers they occasionally launch skyward are a problem that has long bedeviled utilities.

A truck displaying pro-Trump flags drove past Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Tuesday.

Law and order? Not for these guys.

Republicans made it clear this week who should “just comply” with law enforcement, and it isn’t former president Donald Trump.

Trump says he took the Fifth Amendment in New York civil investigation

Red Sox reliever Darwinzon Hernandez stretches after giving up a two-run home run to Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom, who was making his MLB debut, in the seventh inning.

BRAVES 8, RED SOX 4

Bullpen unravels yet again as Red Sox fall to Braves for fourth-straight loss

Untimely walks come back to hurt Red Sox once again as Nick Pivetta serves up a three-run shot following a two-out free pass.

I’m trying to stay friends with someone who’s chronically hours late

Plus, my brother has imposed new rules for seeing my nieces and nephews.

Protestors against former President Donald Trump hold signs near his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Fla. on August 9, 2022.

An unprecedented FBI raid demands unprecedented transparency

Former president Donald Trump could release a copy of the warrant for the FBI’s raid on his Florida mansion. If he doesn’t, the Justice Department should seek to unseal it.

IDEAS | NIKOLA OLIC

Seeing Boston from new angles

The T: pressing forward, ploddingly, or going nowhere fast?

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ isn’t just a feel-good movie, it’s Pentagon propaganda

What Deshaun Watson and Robert Kraft have in common

Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.

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Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months

Falling prices for gas, airline tickets, and clothes are giving consumers a bit of relief, although inflation is still close to a four-decade high.

Larry Edelman: Inflation takes a July vacation

In secretary of state debate, Galvin says he’s earned voters’ trust. Sullivan says he’s failed the leadership test.

Secretary of State William Galvin said he’s the steady hand that Massachusetts voters can rely on each election. His challenger, local NAACP president Tanisha Sullivan, said he has stood in the way of making it easier for them to cast ballots.

Barack and Michelle Obama drop in on the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard

A couple of very well-known locals made a surprise appearance at the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard Friday night.

What to watch for when the Patriots open exhibition play vs. the Giants on Thursday
The Patriots have a lot of interesting rookies who will get their first chance to show how they react in game situations.

Ben Volin: Tom Brady looks as great as ever — but is he truly committed to the Bucs?

Authorities will announce update on the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery on Thursday, New Hampshire AG says

Harmony, who was born in Massachusetts in 2014, was reported missing in December last year, more than two years after she was last seen with her father in Manchester, N.H.

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

Racial justice activists on Wednesday marched from Boston City Hall to Faneuil Hall to urge officials to rename the downtown commercial center popular with tourists and workers in the area. Faneuil Hall is named for Peter Faneuil, an 18th century slave trader and merchant.

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A vial of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination drive hosed by Indonesian Retail Merchants Association in Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2021.

What you need to know about the next generation of COVID vaccines

Despite calls to speed more powerful shots, most say they are still years away.

New study based on Mass. schools finds masks protected students, staff from COVID-19

Policing and prosecuting local white supremacy? There’s one major legal hurdle that makes it difficult.
Despite the outcry over the growing visibility of right wing extremists in the Northeast, police have limited options for charging them criminally.

A dramatic and picture-worthy ‘shelf cloud’ rolled through Cape Cod like a wave
The striking images of the shelf cloud, which some people likened to an alien spacecraft, even impressed local weather experts.

Inflation Reduction Act unlikely to have much effect on inflation, analysts say
When it comes to living up to its new name, the Inflation Reduction Act, which is expected to pass the House on Friday, might run into a problem, according to nonpartisan analyses of the bill.

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Culture & Lifestyle

"They/Them" stars Theo Germaine as Jordan, one of a group of campers sent to an LGBTQ+ conversion therapy camp in the new Peacock horror movie.

‘They/Them’: Can a conversion-therapy slasher movie be uplifting?

Meng Jin, author of "Self-Portrait with Ghost"

Meng Jin’s ‘Self-Portrait with Ghost’ explores dignity, joy and the present through short stories

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (left) and Oliver Jackson-Cohen in “Surface."

Beneath ‘Surface,’ there’s not much depth

Sofía Padilla and Davey Steinman, artistic co-directors of Paradox Teatro, with their puppet, Ruben.

Through puppetry, a vivid tale of migrant hardships

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Cas Martin wore a transgender flag as he listened to a speaker during a Transgender Day of Visibility Event outside of the State House on March 31.

Massachusetts can continue to lead the way in providing gender-affirming health care

In the face of catastrophic MBTA service disruptions, not to mention a passenger dragged to his death after his arm was caught in a malfunctioning subway door, this new board has been remarkably quiet when it comes to speaking up for T riders.

Don’t scrap the MBTA. Free it from Beacon Hill politics.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met in Taipei on Wednesday.

Pelosi shows the way forward on Taiwan

A fire chief and his daughter drop off goods for a community member in Jackson, Ky., on July 31.

Keep your scorn. Kentucky needs your solidarity.

President Biden gave a fist bump to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on July 15.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The case for cozying up to dictators

IDEAS | Sheldon Himelfarb and Phil Howard

Global information wars are a threat to the planet. This is how we could broker peace.

Metro

Pryor would use state treasurer’s office to address economy, tax policy

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the former Rhode Island commerce secretary said the state should consider slashing its 7 percent sales tax rate.

Rhode Island political news: August 2022

Regular updates about Rhode Island politics and political leaders.

Following Globe report, MBTA Transit Police calls for special prosecutor as Suffolk DA Hayden announces grand jury investigation into coverup

The announcement follows a Globe investigation that raised questions about whether Suffolk District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden's office tried quash a case against transit police officers involved in a coverup.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston schools on track to meet first deadlines in state improvement plan by Monday, acting superintendent says

“We fully expect that we will meet or exceed all the benchmarks that are outlined in the Systemic Improvement Plan,” Acting Superintendent Drew Echelson said.

Sports

Red Sox reliever Darwinzon Hernandez stretches after giving up a two-run home run to Braves second baseman Vaughn Grissom, who was making his MLB debut, in the seventh inning.

BRAVES 8, RED SOX 4

Bullpen unravels yet again as Red Sox fall to Braves for fourth-straight loss

Untimely walks come back to hurt Red Sox once again as Nick Pivetta serves up a three-run shot following a two-out free pass.

Serena Williams waves to the crowd in what may have been in her last professional singles match in Toronto.

Serena Williams loses first match since saying she’s prepared to retire from tennis

The 40-year-old exited the National Bank Open with a 6-2, 6-4 loss to Belinda Bencic.

The Atlanta Braves made a significant investment in third baseman Austin Riley, signing him to a long-term deal for $212 million over 10 years.

Alex Speier | On baseball

Will Austin Riley’s lucrative deal with the Braves serve as a template for Red Sox, Rafael Devers?

The Braves made a huge investment in their third baseman, signing Riley to a 10-year, $212 million contract extension.

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

The last month has been no walk in the park for the Red Sox pitching staff, especially with two outs

Lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs are here but PGA Tour’s victory over LIV Golf still resounds

Tigers fire general manager Al Avila after seven seasons

Business

Is the answer to Massachusetts housing crisis coming to your backyard? Don’t hold your breath.

Legislation to legalize accessory dwelling units has repeatedly fizzled on Beacon Hill, allowing to stand a patchwork of onerous local rules that developers say is nearly impossible to navigate at scale.

Gas prices dip just below $4 for the first time in 5 months

Falling prices for gas, airline tickets, and clothes are giving consumers a bit of relief, although inflation is still close to a four-decade high.

Disney profit jumps 50%, buoyed by demand at theme parks

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

Vape wars: The fierce debate over the banning (and unbanning) of Juul e-cigarettes

Black women are constantly expected to be strong. It’s taking a toll.

My spouse of 30 years has gone from a moderate to a staunch Trump supporter

Pasta with zucchini, pancetta, and saffron.

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

William F. Galvin and Tanisha Sullivan.

In secretary of state debate, Galvin says he’s earned voters’ trust. Sullivan says he’s failed the leadership test.

Authorities will announce update on the disappearance of Harmony Montgomery on Thursday, New Hampshire AG says

Law and order? Not for these guys.

sports

Arnór Traustason had two goals and eight assists in 44 games with the Revolution.

Revolution release Icelandic midfielder Arnór Traustason

Browns place Pro Bowl return specialist Jakeem Grant Jr. on IR with Achilles’ tear

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow still healing from appendectomy, no timetable for return

business

Wine glasses at a bar at The Country Club in Brookline May 25.

Bartenders at US Open allegedly shorted on tips

Facebook bans hate speech but still makes money from white supremacists

The 10 worst US airports for flight cancellations this summer

politics

Former US president Donald Trump speaks during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda Summit in Washington, DC, on July 26.

Trump’s bond with GOP deepens after primary wins, FBI search

Biden begins summer vacation with family in South Carolina

Nevada judge denies loser’s protest of GOP governor primary

Nation

Former president Donald Trump waves as he departs Trump Tower, on Aug. 10, in New York, on his way to the New York attorney general's office for a deposition in a civil investigation.

Trump, at New Jersey fundraiser, is buoyed by supporters

Indiana funeral set for GOP Representative Walorski killed in crash

Austin pledges military training, support for Baltics

World

According to the Health Ministry, 47 people were killed, among them 16 women and four children.

Death toll from weekend Israel-Gaza fighting rises to 47

North Korea claims disputed victory over COVID-19, blames Seoul

Russia struggles to replenish its troops in Ukraine

opinion

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. Construction began in 1892 and is intended to last for centuries.

The beauty of playing the long game

Atop list of tips for renters: Check for basic safety conditions

Baker’s tax cap warning should have surprised no one on Beacon Hill

lifestyle

From left to right in Edgartown: Questlove, Floyd Rance, Stephanie T. Rance, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Margaret Brown. They attended the premiere of Netflix's Descendant during the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on Friday.

Barack and Michelle Obama drop in on the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard

10 ways to geek out at Fan Expo Boston this weekend

John Travolta posts tribute to ‘Grease’ co-star Olivia Newton-John

food & dining

Currently streaming on Hulu, "The Bear" tells the story of chef Carmen Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), who inherits his family’s restaurant, and with it, the restaurant’s debts, dysfunction, and tight-knit but fractious staff.

‘The Bear’ ends an era of glorified food television. Thank you, chef.

The brains behind ‘The Cocktail Seminars’

Recipe: Muhammara, from the cookbook ‘Arabiyya,’ is a delicious roasted red pepper-walnut spread

travel

Donna Roy-Mangiaratti and her husband, Ed Mangiaratti, had their luggage lost by Lufthansa, on their return trip from Europe. His was returned after some days. Hers was lost for weeks.

Airline lost your luggage? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do.

Cabinet secretary postpones Mass. visit as flights are canceled due to severe weather

I just flew the inaugural JetBlue Boston-to-London flight. Here’s what it was like.

Arts

Bryan Florentin, "Prepared Shelves 2.1," 2022

‘Exposure 2022′ takes photography to unexpected places

Painterly weavings at Praise Shadows Art Gallery

MFA makes major photography acquisition

Books

Mr. Briggs, the author of "The Snowman," in Hyde Park, London.

Raymond Briggs, who drew a wordless ‘Snowman,’ dies at 88

Meng Jin’s ‘Self-Portrait with Ghost’ explores dignity, joy and the present through short stories

‘He truly was an American treasure.’ Luminaries react to death of historian David McCullough

Movies

From left to right in Edgartown: Questlove, Floyd Rance, Stephanie T. Rance, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Margaret Brown. They attended the premiere of Netflix's Descendant during the Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival on Friday.

Barack and Michelle Obama drop in on the African American Film Festival on Martha’s Vineyard

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

John Travolta posts tribute to ‘Grease’ co-star Olivia Newton-John

Television

Princess Diana from "The Princess."

In HBO’s ‘The Princess,’ the Diana spectacle

‘SNL’ cast members past and present continue to show their range

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

music

Chrissy Metz performs at Boston City Winery August 14.

Chrissy Metz of ‘This Is Us’ brings country songs to City Winery Aug. 14

For Sharon Van Etten, three hearts are better than one

At Tanglewood, ‘Lessons in Love and Violence’: a study in sonic storytelling

Theater/Dance

Sofía Padilla and Davey Steinman, artistic co-directors of Paradox Teatro, with their puppet, Ruben.

Through puppetry, a vivid tale of migrant hardships

Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s fusion of physicality and beauty is a feast for the eyes

In ‘A Walk in the Woods,’ the fate of the world is on the table

globe local

A male Common Whitetail dragonfly, photographed at the Ward Hill Reservation In Andover. Found throughout the state, Common Whitetails are one of the most abundant dragonflies in Massachusetts.

Dragonflies aren’t just pretty — they eat pesky bugs like mosquitoes

Baby deer turn up in unexpected places

Marshfield Fair returns with rides, music, butterflies, and giant pumpkins

Obituaries

Mr. Briggs, the author of "The Snowman," in Hyde Park, London.

Raymond Briggs, who drew a wordless ‘Snowman,’ dies at 88

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer known as the prince of pleats, dies