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Boston, MA: July 19, 2017: Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, second from left) toured the New Balance factory in Lawrence this afternoon. He also met with local business and civic leaders before the tour, then spoke to the employees. He was discussing and promoting tax reform legislation. He is pictured as he talks with New Balance employee Jose Batista (left). New Balance owner and chairman Jim Davis is at far right. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff).

Paul Ryan pitches tax reform at New Balance factory as protesters gather

Michael Serpa of Select Oyster Bar demonstrated how to shuck an oyster.

A Bostonian’s guide to oysters

Boston Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt dives but can't make the play on a single by Toronto Blue Jays's Steve Pearce during the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Justin Smoak's 2 HRs, sun help Blue Jays shade Red Sox 8-6

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Danny Ainge says his son will tackle national debt like he tackled Tree Rollins

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 17: Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles bats in the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

What would the Red Sox have to give up to get Manny Machado?

New Celtics center Aron Baynes is wasting no time digging into Boston's food scene

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An incoherent President Trump

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LOVELOCK, NV - JULY 20: O.J. Simpson (C) reacts after learning he was granted parole at Lovelock Correctional Center July 20, 2017 in Lovelock, Nevada. Simpson is serving a nine to 33 year prison term for a 2007 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction. (Photo by Jason Bean-Pool/Getty Images)

O.J. Simpson granted parole

Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce (34) controls the ball against Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson (14) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Iskowitz)

Paul Pierce dropped some truth bombs in 'Two Truths and a Lie'

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Nothing laudatory about drifting away from traditional liberal arts

Michael Serpa of Select Oyster Bar demonstrated how to shuck an oyster.

A Bostonian’s guide to oysters

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The New York Times is a favorite Trump target — and interview venue

The New York Times is a favorite Trump target — and interview venue

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FILE - In this July 10, 2012, file photo, Uber CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick arrives at a conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kalanick said in a statement to The New York Times on Tuesday that he has accepted a request from investors to step aside. Kalanick says the move will allow the ride-sharing company to go back to building itself rather than become distracted by another fight.

Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure