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What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Trump’s foreign trade agenda are taking shape.
Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

President Trump charged that the data was "RIGGED," an accusation that threatens to undercut the political legitimacy of the government’s economic data.
Federal Reserve governor steps down, giving Trump slot to fill

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

The closure is expected to have a profound impact on the journalistic and cultural landscape — in particular, public radio and TV stations in small communities across the United States.

Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas

Other inmates at the camp include Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and Jen Shah of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City."

Alan Dershowitz says farmers market on the Vineyard refused to sell him pierogi over his politics

US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized

Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10 inn.)

Roman Anthony and the Red Sox walk off the Astros for third-straight win

In his first major league start of the season — after spending most of this season with Triple A Worcester — righthander Cooper Criswell cruised for seven innings, allowing one run, seven hits, and two walks.
Red Sox Notebook

Red Sox players take team’s lack of deadline action as a challenge

On Friday, they spoke in the locker room — while complimentary of May and Matz — almost as if the deadline results were a layer of adversity they must overcome.
Dan Shaughnessy: The trade deadline inaction speaks louder than words, and other thoughts
Shirley Leung

Boston’s neighborhoods are thriving. Downtown, not so much.

Mayor Wu promised to spread the wealth to Boston neighborhoods. But did it come at the expense of downtown?

Heat pump owners to get a break on electric rates to lower winter costs

The state’s high electric rates and the heating demands of New England winters have produced soaring power bills for heat pump owners.

Italian restaurant in Beacon Hill to close after two decades of operation

Grotto celebrated its 22nd anniversary last month.

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft will not release tax return, says he earned $6.3 million in 2024

Kraft has come under fire from opponent Mayor Michelle Wu for a lack of transparency over his personal financial situation and any potential conflicts of interest it could present as he seeks the mayoralty.
THE FINE PRINT

Landlords can’t penalize tenants for reasonable wear and tear, state’s top court says

The court also says signed leases requiring professionally cleaning are void and unenforceable, a victory for tenants.
Landlords can no longer require renters to pay the middleman

Afghan US Army interpreter detained by ICE is accused of being a national security risk. His lawyer said ICE hasn’t disclosed why.

The man was arrested leaving a green card appointment in East Hartford, Connecticut, on July 16.

New Hampshire becomes first state in New England to ban gender-affirming care for minors

Governor Ayotte signed a bill that prohibits healthcare providers from prescribing puberty blockers and hormone therapy for people under 18.
Governor Ayotte signs legislation requiring IDs for absentee voting in New Hampshire

Governor Healey ends state of emergency for Mass. shelter system, closes all hotel shelters

Governor Maura Healey announced on Friday the closure of all hotel shelters and the end of a state of emergency she declared in August 2023.

3-alarm fire heavily damages popular Marshfield seafood spot

291 Ocean Street, the eatery named for its address in the Brant Rock section of town, suffered an “extensive loss,” in Friday's fire, officials said.

Production manager killed at Jacob’s Pillow dance venue in Berkshires

Kat Sirico died in a "tragic accident" Friday on the campus of the dance venue in the Berkshires, Jacob's Pillow said.

Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt

The suspect, who was identified as 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown, lived next door to the bar, according to public records.

Scuba diver dies exploring shipwrecks 150-miles off Cape Cod, officials say

Texas man arraigned on sexual assault charges dating back to 2013 in New Bedford

Hyannis man sentenced to 14 1/2 years in state prison for raping woman

Production manager killed at Jacob’s Pillow dance venue in Berkshires

Tell us: How are you savoring your last weekend of 8 p.m. sunsets this year?

Two pubs claim to be London’s oldest riverside pub. Which one is right?

The unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in the city has long been disputed, with both the Mayflower and the Prospect of Whitby laying claim to the title.

Lots of scoring, Maye gets picked, and Stevenson’s problem resurfaces in Patriots intra-team scrimmage

Patriots coaches show a new wrinkle with Stefon Diggs: out of the backfield

Dunkin’ releases controversial commercial mentioning genetics amid uproar over Sydney Sweeney ads

How American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney ‘good jeans’ ad went wrong
Best of the Best

Bowling, pickleball, and other games in Boston for the young at heart

We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

The Coolidge Corner, The Brattle Theatre, and five more of the best movie theaters around Boston

More from the Boston Globe's Best of the Best

Opinion
Bernie Sanders

US must stop arming Israel as Gaza starves

The tide is turning. Americans want this to end. They do not want to be complicit in an unfolding famine and daily massacres.
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump isn’t done with the judiciary

David D’Alessandro

This is how the Market Basket family feud will end

EDITORIAL

‘A civil rights issue’: Why Massachusetts needs a new literacy law

MARCELA GARCÍA

A columnist walks into another columnist’s newsletter …

More recent News

Three survivors of fatal Fall River fire sue assisted living facility, safety equipment company

The home knew or should have known that residents smoked in their rooms despite the presence of medical oxygen, and that some would smoke while receiving oxygen therapy, the lawsuit said.

Radio calls reveal chaos of apparent carjacking, police shooting in Everett

Admilson Vizcaino remains hospitalized and an investigation into his alleged actions and the use of deadly force by an Everett officer are both ongoing.

Congressional Democrats threaten investigation if Harvard makes deal with Trump

The group of 14 Congressional Democrats said Harvard can still lead by example and not agree to terms from Trump.

Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch returns to CEO role
Chief executive Michael Spillane is stepping down as head of the Sam Adams maker on Aug. 15, amid consolidation in the craft beer industry.

Tuesday’s Red Sox game will feature all-female broadcast crew
Portland Sea Dogs announcer Emma Tiedemann and NESN reporter Alanna Rizzo will handle play-by-play and color, respectively.

Legendary whale named Salt seen off coast of Provincetown
"Everybody that follows whales in New England knows Salt,” said Chad Avellar, the owner of SeaSalt Charters on Cape Cod.

Recommended reads

After hiker suffered injury on Mount Katahdin, she sheltered for the night. Then the weather turned treacherous.

After she hurt her knee, Beata Kosc spent the night at the top of the mountain, praying for rescue.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
Five escapist beach reads for when you just need to tune it all out
Here are some of my favorite summertime new releases that might make you forget your own troubles for a few hours, or at least until camp pickup.

The art of mending: ‘I cannot repair a broken . . . relationship with a strained family member, but I can darn a sock.’
Some area artisans are dedicating themselves to the practice of physical repair and using it as a meditation on life’s trickier fissures.

A Roslindale family was priced out of Boston. So they bought in Fall River. They’re not the only ones.
As more and more people in expensive cities such as Boston look for cheaper housing, Fall River is emerging as an option for first-time home buyers.

Culture & Lifestyle

From R&B to biotech, Aloe Blacc knows how to raise spirits

Tom Brady’s soccer docuseries, plus more new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain is hitting the books at Harvard

‘This is my ancestors, this is my people’: Why ‘Chief of War’ is Jason Momoa’s most personal project yet

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

Explore the project: Snitch City

In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Eugene Scott

‘Babies over billionaires’: Why dads are turning on Trump

PODCAST | SAY MORE

Is sports betting America’s next addiction crisis?

JOAN VENNOCHI

Involuntary commitment should be on the table in the opioid crisis

Alex Beam

Hunter Biden is looking sprightly. Maybe what doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Involuntary commitment should be on the table in the opioid crisis

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

The rodeo rides into Rochester

Some of the best Boston Globe staff photos from ...

Mayoral candidate Josh Kraft will not release tax return, says he earned $6.3 million in 2024

Kraft has come under fire from opponent Mayor Michelle Wu for a lack of transparency over his personal financial situation and any potential conflicts of interest it could present as he seeks the mayoralty.

Texas man arraigned on sexual assault charges dating back to 2013 in New Bedford

Orlando Robles, 51, a former Dartmouth resident, was ordered held without bail following his arraignment this week in Fall River Superior Court, prosecutors said.

Afghan US Army interpreter detained by ICE is accused of being a national security risk. His lawyer said ICE hasn’t disclosed why.

The man was arrested leaving a green card appointment in East Hartford, Connecticut, on July 16.

Sports

Red Sox 2, Astros 1 (10 inn.)

Roman Anthony and the Red Sox walk off the Astros for third-straight win

In his first major league start of the season — after spending most of this season with Triple A Worcester — righthander Cooper Criswell cruised for seven innings, allowing one run, seven hits, and two walks.
ROCKIES 17, PIRATES 16

Brenton Doyle walkoff, two-run home run caps Rockies’ nine-run first-inning deficit to beat Pirates

The Rockies are the sixth team in major league history to win after surrendering nine first-inning runs according to Elias Sports Bureau.
MARLINS 13, YANKEES 12

Yankees’ new bullpen acquisitions implode in loss to Marlins

The Red Sox moved within a half-game of the Yankees for second place in the AL East and the top wild-card position because of New York's loss in Miami.
NFL

Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

Now past an anticlimactic deadline, the Red Sox look ahead

WOMEN'S BRITISH OPEN

Miyu Yamashita leads Rio Takeda by three shots heading into weekend at Women’s British Open

Business

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Trump’s foreign trade agenda are taking shape.

Wall Street falls the most since May after employers slash hiring and tariffs roll out

The S&P 500 fell 1.6 percent, its biggest decline since May 21 and its fourth straight loss. The index also posted a 2.4 percent loss for the week.

Trump removes official overseeing jobs data after dismal employment report

Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down after being defunded by Congress, targeted by Trump

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Readers' recommendations

We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

Best of the Best

These six record stores are a vinyl lover’s delight

Best of the Best

Larz Anderson Auto Museum and 10 other things to do around Boston with kids

CONNECTIONS

Ever since I was born I’ve found a way to ruin my sister’s birthday parties. We’re still close.

metro

Italian restaurant in Beacon Hill to close after two decades of operation

Governor Healey ends state of emergency for Mass. shelter system, closes all hotel shelters

Governor Ayotte signs legislation requiring IDs for absentee voting in New Hampshire

sports

Cameron Young leads as second round of Wyndham Championship halted by storms

Marina Mabrey, Tina Charles help Connecticut Sun beat shorthanded New York Liberty

Mike Yastrzemski homers in his first at-bat with Royals after they acquired him at trade deadline

business

Federal Reserve governor steps down, giving Trump slot to fill

Boston Beer Co. founder Jim Koch returns to CEO role

Researchers forecast what Trump’s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care

politics

US stock market and global trade partners react to Trump’s new tariffs. Here’s how the day unfolded.

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized

Nation

Former US soldier is suspected in Montana bar shooting that killed 4, prompting manhunt

Trump administration freezes $339M in UCLA grants and accuses the school of rights violations

Childhood vaccination rates have dropped again, CDC data shows

World

Trump says he ordered subs repositioned in rare nuclear threat to Russia

Death toll soars in Russian strike on Kyiv

El Salvador ends term limits, letting Bukele seek reelection indefinitely

opinion

This is how the Market Basket family feud will end

Forsooth, if only the characters in classic literature had had access to technology!

One by one, higher-ed leaders are surrendering to Trump

lifestyle

What does it mean to be ‘working on yourself’?

Five escapist beach reads for when you just need to tune it all out

The art of mending: ‘I cannot repair a broken . . . relationship with a strained family member, but I can darn a sock.’

food & dining

We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here’s how you responded.

Row 34 to open in Kenmore Square; Louis Corner replaces Barbara Lynch’s Butcher Shop

A new Revival Cafe location in Watertown has a very appealing setting

travel

A grand Kennebunkport Inn reopens, and a belt breezes through TSA

I’m in my hot flashes era. It’s changed how I travel.

I’m new to Boston. Here’s how I’ve turned every weekend into a staycation.

Arts

Vacationland through other eyes: Three photographers see many faces of Maine

A Gloucester of another century, when fishing was king, returns in pictures

Amid a culture of fear, a celebrated artist’s most important exhibition is pulled from Smithsonian

Books

The New England Poetry Club’s new summer series is reframing Americana

Author readings around Boston this week

A different kind of wedding singer, in a new novel by a writer and a songwriter

Movies

Tom Brady’s soccer docuseries, plus more new TV shows and movies to watch this weekend

The problem with the Las Vegas Sphere’s new take on ‘The Wizard of Oz’

‘Is Ben playing Turtle Boy in the movie deal?’ Ben Affleck and Karen Read backer hung out and people noticed.

Television

‘I don’t want to go back in the system’: Harris talks political future in first post-election interview with Colbert

‘King of the Hill’ still has something to say in its return

In ‘Marc Maron: Panicked,’ the comedian finds familiar turf to good effect

music

From R&B to biotech, Aloe Blacc knows how to raise spirits

Justin Timberlake says he’s been diagnosed with Lyme disease

How did pianist Emanuel Ax convince ‘Star Wars’ composer John Williams to write him a concerto? He hand-wrote a letter.

Theater/Dance

Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s ‘As You Like It’ is a trouser tale with deep pockets and pleasant surprises

Tangled branches in Company One’s ‘The Meeting Tree’

At Jacob’s Pillow, the Stephen Petronio Company takes a farewell bow

Health

Researchers forecast what Trump’s bill will mean for patients: Debt and delayed care

New initiatives aim to make Charles River and Mass. beaches more swimmable

The state’s bill to wrest control of Brighton hospital from equity firm is far higher than first expected

Obituaries

Rose Leiman Goldemberg, 97, dies; her ‘Burning Bed’ was a TV benchmark

Robert Wilson, provocative playwright and director, is dead at 83

Horst Mahler, 89, dies; voice of the German far left, then the far right