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A reckoning has emerged on American English, rife with words and phrases with racist origins or connotations

“Sold down the river.” “Cakewalk.” “Master and slave.” American English is riddled with words and phrases with racist origins or undertones — and now a growing number of institutions are reevaluating their use of such language.

List: There is no shortage of common words and phrases with racist connotationsMass. Appeals Court: The phrase ‘grandfather clause,’ racist in origin, will no longer be usedBU engineering student persuades book publisher to remove ‘master and slave’ language

UMass Amherst reverses plan for fall, most students not invited back to campus
The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced Thursday night that students were no longer invited to return to campus if they had only online classes, a significant change to its fall plans aimed at drastically reducing the population in the dormitories and surrounding town as coronavirus infections rise.

Colleges reverse course on reopening as pandemic continues

At Harvard, other elite colleges, more students deferring their first year
Facing perhaps the most uncertain year of college life in recent history, a record 20 percent of Harvard first-year students have chosen to defer their admission a year.

The tide begins to turn: Some Mass. school districts move forward with remote-only plans for fall

Numerous local districts plan to begin the school year with primarily or entirely remote learning plans, despite the urging of state and federal officials to get as many students as possible back into classrooms this fall.

Tracker: What are Mass. school districts’ plans for reopening this fall? Read their proposals

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

President Trump on Thursday ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.

Mass. reports 162 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 32 new deaths

The number of confirmed deaths is the highest single-day confirmed death toll in at least a month. However, key metrics monitored for the state’s pace of reopening are still low relative to the springtime surge.

See the latest COVID-19 numbers from MassachusettsKey metrics the state is monitoring for reopeningExperts at Harvard, Google collaborate on 14-day coronavirus forecast

Amid slow jobs recovery, all eyes on July report

As jobs report looms, Trump and Congress remain split over stimulus plan

Opinion

As bad as the spread of the coronavirus is, there’s reason to believe it will get worse

Jerome Friedman and Sheldon Glashow

Nuke the nuclear weapons budget

Our country needs a memorial to coronavirus victims

A win for inclusiveness, and a defeat for the cancel culture

Dartmouth names external investigator in sexual harassment case that launched hunger strike
Dartmouth College on Thursday evening named the external investigator who will review allegations of sexual harassment brought by Maha Hasan Alshawi, a graduate student who says she is on the fourth week of a hunger strike. The announcement seemingly met the final tenet of Alshawi’s demands — that the college provide the name of the investigator who will review her case.

At Dartmouth, a student’s hunger strike over sexual harassment grows perilous

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL
In rebuild to a championship-caliber club, Red Sox have to look beyond 2020
An expanded playoff format may provide false hope for a club that is roster deficient, but the Aug. 31st trade deadline will provide clarity for the future.

Dan Shaughnessy: It’s always something: J.D. Martinez is the latest struggling ballplayer with an excuseMLB mandate: Masks now a must in dugouts

Coronavirus

The latest COVID-19 numbers from Massachusetts

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

11 coronavirus vaccines to keep an eye on

Graphic: US shows little signs of being able to control coronavirus spread

Traveling to Maine

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Sorry Maine, but your COVID-19 rules will not ruin my summer traditions this year

5 beautiful and responsible places to stay in Maine, if you can make it there

Travel restrictions for Maine this summer

4 of Maine’s prettiest drives

SHIRLEY LEUNG
Why I think Jesse Mermell, not Jake Auchincloss, is the right choice for Congress
We are living in a moment that calls for systemic change on race and gender. In so many ways, she's ready for it.

On the electoral defense, Trump claims without foundation that Biden opposes God
Even for a president known for his blunt criticism, President Trump's remarks stood out and they signaled how contentious the campaign may get over the coming months.

Pence calls Supreme Court chief justice John Roberts a ‘disappointment’ to conservatives

Georgia teens shared photos of maskless students in crowded hallways. Now they’re suspended
At least two North Paulding High School students who shared images of their jam-packed hallway full of their mostly maskless peers have been suspended, and the principal has warned other students about what could happen if they do the same.

Judge nixes Trump bid to delay suit from E. Jean Carroll, who is alleging rape
A New York judge knocked down President Trump's bid to delay a lawsuit from E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of rape, ruling in a decision released Thursday that the presidency doesn't shield him from the case. Carroll was a longtime Elle magazine advice columnist until December.

ben volin | on football
Tom Brady is practicing like the Tom Brady of old in Tampa
He's trying very hard to get to know his new teammates, but also seems to be sending a message to Foxborough.

Chad Finn: Regarding that fake crowd noise at sports events, some are doing it better than othersHere is an early projection at the Patriots’ roster

New poll finds a close Senate race in Maine, with Susan Collins trailing her Democratic challenger
A new poll found found Republican Senator Susan Collins trailing her Democratic challenger, Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine tests negative for COVID-19 after positive result at Trump visit

Power outages persist across much of western and central Mass.

Mass. regulators fine Revolutionary Clinics $120,000 for selling tainted marijuana vapes

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Children will pay long-term stress-related costs of Covid-19 unless we follow the science

Covid-19 apps and wearables are everywhere. Can they actually benefit patients?

Comfort Zone

The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is celebrating its 108th birthday with a $108 flash sale

A billboard’s message for the community: ‘No te desesperes’

In Lexington, this independent moviehouse is open for business

Boston native George Wein, 94, on creating the Newport Jazz Fest

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ANNEAR TO THE GROUND

Trying to separate life from work while stuck at home during COVID-19? Develop a ‘shutdown ritual’

For those working and living under one roof, establishing so-called “shutdown rituals” — fixed measures that denote the official end of a work day — has become increasingly important to maintain a semblance of a healthy work-life balance (if such a thing exists at this point).

Two-thirds of Americans say they would accept a coronavirus vaccine
African-Americans, who have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, are wary of the vaccine, according to a new study. Only 52 percent said they’d likely take it.

TARA SULLIVAN
Is the NFL paying attention to the mistakes baseball is making?
What happened with the Marlins and Cardinals is something the NFL must learn from if it hopes to play out its season.

One silver lining of staying home? Cocktails-to-go. Here’s a guide

We surveyed bars and restaurants around the state to uncover their best cocktails-to-go ... and sampled a few along the way, because we had to make sure that they tasted good. (They did.)

‘The joke is on us’: Rhode Islanders find themselves unwelcome in nearby states

Dave Epstein’s Rhode Island weekend forecast

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Jerome Friedman and Sheldon Glashow

Nuke the nuclear weapons budget

Our country needs a memorial to coronavirus victims

A win for inclusiveness, and a defeat for the cancel culture

Congress must protect mail-in voting, even if it means going to court

Wanted: allies in the fight for disability rights

IDEAS | Daniel Oppenheimer

How to fix the left-behind places

VISUAL STORIES

Devastated by multiple tragedies, a border city seeks a bridge to the future

‘I want to save everything’: In the era of COVID-19, a small army of animal lovers is providing triage for creatures in distress

A night at the Wellfleet drive-in, still a Cape Cod staple

Food for the soul ... and the community

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Dartmouth names external investigator in sexual harassment case that launched hunger strike
Dartmouth College on Thursday evening named the external investigator who will review allegations of sexual harassment brought by Maha Hasan Alshawi, a graduate student who says she is on the fourth week of a hunger strike. The announcement seemingly met the final tenet of Alshawi’s demands — that the college provide the name of the investigator who will review her case.

UMass Amherst reverses plan for fall, most students not invited back to campus

The University of Massachusetts Amherst announced Thursday night that students were no longer invited to return to campus if they had only online classes, a significant change to its fall plans aimed at drastically reducing the population in the dormitories and surrounding town as coronavirus infections rise.

The tide begins to turn: Some Mass. school districts move forward with remote-only plans for fall

Numerous local districts plan to begin the school year with primarily or entirely remote learning plans, despite the urging of state and federal officials to get as many students as possible back into classrooms this fall.

At Harvard, other elite colleges, more students deferring their first year

Power outages persist across much of western and central Mass.

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Jason Day, Brendon Todd share first-round lead in PGA Championship

The duo fired a pair of 5-under-par 65s to take a one-shot lead over a large group that, not surprisingly, includes two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka.

Bryson DeChambeau released the Kraken — and it snapped

DeChambeau was able to replace his driver, and he shot a 2-under 68, three shots off the lead.

MLB mandate: Masks now a must in dugouts

Major League Baseball has again tightened its health protocols in an effort to safely navigate the rest of its shortened season.

Struggling Ryan Weber renews focus on striking with his sinker, and getting outs

As NFL deadline passes, 66 players opt out of 2020 season

Scott Laughton leads Flyers past Capitals in round-robin play

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In a medical first, doctors treat Parkinson’s with a novel brain cell transplant

A cancer patient reconsiders her end-of-life wishes amid Covid-19

Covid-19′s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

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Business

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
President Trump on Thursday ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.

TALKING POINTS
Capital One to pay $80m fine over hack last year
Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Cheap cars disappear, relegating entry-level buyers to used

Amid slow jobs recovery, all eyes on July report

Wave of retail bankruptcies may sink landlords

US rescinds global ‘do not travel’ coronavirus warning

Politics

On the electoral defense, Trump claims without foundation that Biden opposes God

As jobs report looms, Trump and Congress remain split over stimulus plan

Senator launches investigation into Postal Service delays

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Marijuana

Mass. regulators fine Revolutionary Clinics $120,000 for selling tainted marijuana vapes

While equity efforts flounder, Massachusetts police make millions off marijuana store traffic details

History tells us creativity gets unleashed in desperate times. No wonder DIY is back.

Your Home | Design Refreshers

Transforming an old Berkshires barn into a contemporary home

Recipes: Three ways to make the most of tomato season

Dinner With CUpid

Blind date: ‘We both hold Dairy Queen in high regard'

sports

Here is an early projection at the Patriots’ roster

In rebuild to a championship-caliber club, Red Sox have to look beyond 2020

LeBron James dismisses Trump’s rant

metro

Dartmouth names external investigator in sexual harassment case that launched hunger strike

UMass Amherst reverses plan for fall, most students not invited back to campus

The tide begins to turn: Some Mass. school districts move forward with remote-only plans for fall

Nation

Senator launches investigation into Postal Service delays

Hurricane forecast: ‘One of the most active seasons on record’

A 4th Presidential Debate? Commission Says No to Trump

World

What we know about the Beirut explosions

Photos and video from the scene in Beirut, where a massive explosion rocked the Lebanese city

US sending highest rep to Taiwan since 1979 break in ties

politics

As jobs report looms, Trump and Congress remain split over stimulus plan

Senator launches investigation into Postal Service delays

Pence calls Supreme Court chief justice John Roberts a ‘disappointment’ to conservatives

business

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat

Capital One to pay $80m fine over hack last year

Cheap cars disappear, relegating entry-level buyers to used

lifestyle

In a new reading box, two Rhode Island thrillers, a candle, and chocolate

Biking to Telegraph Hill: Lots of views, some history, and, oh yeah, not a bad workout

Ivory Pearl Bar opens in Brookline, Frank Pepe Pizzeria comes to Watertown, and Dine Out Boston returns

marijuana

Mass. regulators fine Revolutionary Clinics $120,000 for selling tainted marijuana vapes

While equity efforts flounder, Massachusetts police make millions off marijuana store traffic details

East Boston marijuana store, city’s second, now open

opinion

Nuke the nuclear weapons budget

Our country needs a memorial to coronavirus victims

Swim at your own risk

food & dining

Aeronaut Brewing Co. is taking over the former Down the Road Beer Co. space in Everett

Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage is for sale

Burrito giant Chipotle launches a clothing line

travel

4 of Maine’s prettiest drives

Al Wilson on street art, stick shifts, and Spain

Spotlight on Stonington

Books

Aimee Bender gives objects lives all their own

Local bestsellers for the week ending Aug. 2

Drawing angels and inspiration; issues of race and political history discussed at the BPL

Movies

To 1995 and beyond via the movies

Decision to put ‘Mulan’ on Disney+ rather than in theaters is an indicator of things to come

In Focus: Seeing post-Soviet society on ice in ‘Red Penguins’

Television

‘Immigration Nation’ offers an alarming close-up view of ICE officers at work

Rediscovering ‘Alias’ with producer-director-actor Ken Olin

‘Avenue 5’ has sensed our desperation

music

Backstage memories of Janis Joplin’s final concert, 50 years ago at Harvard Stadium

3 Boston music groups thinking outside the Zoom box

Meet the inaugural creative-in-residence for Boston’s Castle of our Skins

Theater/Dance

In his new podcast, Mike Birbiglia and guests are creating comedy in real time

Livestream set for Commonwealth Shakespeare Company’s ‘The Tempest’

Please dance ‘Swan Lake’ in your bathtub

globe local

Sex offender just set free by Mass. Bail Fund is charged with new rape

Spectacle Island is open, boasting unobstructed views and quiet beaches

As food insecurity soars, Bread of Life looks to break ground on new Malden building

Obituaries

Doris Buffett, philanthropist thrilled to ’answer somebody’s prayers,’ dies at 92

Shirley Ann Grau, a ‘quiet force’ in Southern literature, dies at 91

Leon Fleisher, pianist who reinvented himself after losing use of right hand, dies at 92