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A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death

Dr. Yvon Baribeau set a record for malpractice settlements, and many colleagues tried desperately to stop him. But hospital executives let him go on and on.
Timeline

What the public didn't know about Dr. Baribeau

Catholic Medical Center executives promoted Dr. Yvon Baribeau as a top cardiac surgeon.

Queen Elizabeth II under medical care as family gathers

The palace declined to provide further details about the queen’s condition, but there were worrying signs that it might be serious. Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, along with his wife, Camilla were with the queen at Balmoral Castle. Other members of the royal family, including Charles’ sons, Princes William and Harry, were said to be en route.
Here’s everything we know about Queen Elizabeth II and concerns about her health

A $2 taxi fare dispute in 2013 turns into two days in jail, all due to a government typo
Angus R. McCoubrey and his friend knew their way around Brookline and both were absolutely certain of two things: The route the taxi driver was taking would bloat the fare, and they were not going to pay a single penny of that inflated cost.

Hospitals scale back spending as multimillion dollar losses mount

Facing huge operating losses in the most recent quarter, several midsized and small Massachusetts hospitals and systems have begun intense efforts to scale back spending, as they grapple with the aftermath of COVID.

Steve Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme

Former president Donald Trump’s longtime ally faces state money laundering and conspiracy charges in New York alleging he duped donors who gave money to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.

GE blocked from selling huge offshore turbine in US by Boston judge

US District Judge William Young's ruling allows two wind projects underway in the coastal waters off New Jersey and Massachusetts to continue as planned with GE’s turbines.

People suffering from psychological distress when they contract virus may have higher risk of long COVID, Harvard study says
People suffering from psychological distress when they contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of the condition in which symptoms like fatigue and brain fog can persist for more than a month after infection.

Police arrest Memphis man in livestreamed shootings; 4 dead

A gunman who livestreamed himself driving around Memphis shooting at people, killing four and wounding three others in seemingly random attacks, was finally arrested after crashing a stolen car, police said early Thursday.
LOVE LETTERS

My boyfriend or my work crush?

“I’m a 33-year-old woman who has strong feelings for an older man at work. He’s 61.”

Red Sox’ record against AL East foes isn’t just bad — it could be historically bad

The Red Sox are 18-39 in the division, a .316 win percentage that would be far away their worst. They have to go 10-9 in remaining AL East games to avoid a new low.

Utah-based company wins auction to buy Jay Peak in Vermont

Jay Peak Resort, located in northern Vermont, was previously rocked by a massive fraud case involving its former owner and president.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Rhode Island governor

The former CVS executive has strong management skills and a demonstrated capacity for listening, thinking through big problems, and coming up with thoughtful solutions.
IDEAS | PAUL RINGEL

Red Sox Nation, meet your horn-tooting, rabble-rousing granddaddies, the Royal Rooters

Michael S. Sparer and Lawrence D. Brown

Two red states show how the nation’s public health system can be fixed
IDEAS | DAVID DANIEL

Thumbs up for a ride full of possibility
IDEAS | JOSHUA GLENN

Lost — and never found

Education | Kimi Waite
The great resisters of Japanese American history have a powerful story to tell
History shows us Asian Americans have consistently engaged in resistance against injustices by challenging systemic racism as far back as 1879, but ongoing anti-critical race theory campaigns and backlash from the far right demonstrate the struggle for an antiracist education continues.

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Orange Line shutdown

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers after federal officials slam state agency over T oversight failures

State lawmakers invited the head of the department of public utilities to testify before their panel on whether the DPU is “motivated enough” to fulfill its duty to monitor MBTA safety.

Read the full FTA report on MBTA safety issues
Skewed priorities left the MBTA with too few workers, too little training, and weak safeguards, the Federal Transit Administration found.

24 findings the FTA made in its scathing report on the T

The MBTA cut bus service because it doesn’t have enough drivers. In Lawrence, higher pay has led to more drivers and more frequent service.

The MBTA is in crisis, shutting down an entire subway line for much-needed repairs and slashing subway and bus service. But in Lawrence, where riders are already enjoying free service, the bus system is about to get a whole lot more convenient.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route
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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data once per week. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate percentage. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

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PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL
The Red Sox are using the Whitlock Rules to avoid shutting down Garrett Whitlock. But why?
There are only 24 games left to play and the Sox are out of contention for anything meaningful. Shut Whitlock down and let him heal up.

TABLES

Northern Spy hosts a fermented feast; Urban Hearth pops up in the Fenway

Plus: East Somerville hosts its 11th annual neighborhood Foodie Crawl on Tuesday, Sept. 20, and other restaurant news you can use.

OUR OWN BACKYARD
Digging into the past at Old North Church
We’d popped in a few times over the years but noticed more recently that the Old North Foundation offers a variety of guided tours, including a gallery tour, a crypt tour, and a bell tower tour. Here's what we learned.

Man stabbed at Polar Beverages facility in Auburn; suspect arrested

A man is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another man at a Polar Beverages facility in Auburn on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.

Anne Garrels, fearless NPR correspondent, dies at 71
She became known for conveying how momentous events, including wars, affected the people who lived through them. Her backdrops included the Soviet Union, Tiananmen Square, Bosnia, Chechnya, the Middle East, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Bernard Shaw, CNN’s 1st chief anchor, dies at 82

Sailor from Mass. who died in attack on Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

A Navy sailor from Pittsfield who died aboard the USS Oklahoma in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery later this month, according to a statement from the Navy Office of Community Outreach.

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Six perfect New England towns for a fall getaway

From breathtaking views and foliage to charming seacoasts and Main Streets, these regional gems are great places to have a classic autumn experience.

Maps: Takeaways from the town-by-town results in Tuesday’s primaries
See how your community voted in several key races.

Big change could be coming to The Middle East on Mass. Ave in Cambridge
Development plans propose a six-story hotel with basement and ground-floor music venues, along with a restaurant and bar on the top level. The ground floor would also include three retail spaces.

At Billerica’s last working farm, a battle over $300,000 in unpaid taxes divides the town
To hear Billy Griggs tell it, his property — 25 acres of farm land on the edge of the Concord River — is over-assessed and overtaxed. But his decision to stop paying property taxes has residents split. Some think Billerica should cut the 73-year-old some slack. Others say it's only fair that Griggs pay up like everybody else.

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Culture & Lifestyle

How an EBT card can help you access the arts

Georgia O’Keeffe, amateur sleuth? In Kathryn Lasky’s latest novel, it works.

‘Wedding Season’ is well worth the investment

Jody Adams reflects on her new Greek restaurants, the future of Harvard Square, and her work ethic

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Julia Blatt

How to get Massachusetts through the next drought
SCOT LEHIGH

The state’s new political power duo — Maura Healey and Andrea Campbell
Joan Vennochi

In victory, DA Kevin Hayden still has a lot to prove
ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Suffolk County DA race was a loss for voters
IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: When you’re not exactly lucky, but it could have been a lot worse
IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

ENVIRONMENT

Sharky sonar image of a ‘Meg’ was actually a school of mackerel. But it got imaginations going.

Although extinct for millions of years, observers wonder whether the big-toothed megalodon shark could still exist somewhere in the ocean’s deepest reaches.

Boston students return to school, weathering transportation woes

The district has over 660 drivers in place for 590 routes but continues to hire to cover for absences, district officials said.
BPS back to school: The Latest

As back-to-school traffic adds more buses to streets, Orange Line shuttles taking twice as long for some

As kids and adults get from here to there without the Orange Line, our reporters have fanned out across the region to gather the latest news and updates.

People suffering from psychological distress when they contract virus may have higher risk of long COVID, Harvard study says

People suffering from psychological distress when they contract COVID-19 have an increased risk of the condition in which symptoms like fatigue and brain fog can persist for more than a month after infection.

Sports

red sox

Red Sox’ record against AL East foes isn’t just bad — it could be historically bad

The Red Sox are 18-39 in the division, a .316 win percentage that would be far away their worst. They have to go 10-9 in remaining AL East games to avoid a new low.
High schools

Previewing every high school football team in Eastern Massachusetts

The season begins Thursday. Take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of every EMass team, from Division 1 to Division 8.
2022 patriots preview

A player-by-player evaluation of the Patriots defense

It was a stated goal of the team to get faster, and this group should have the potential to rise as one of the best in the NFL.
High school football | Players to watch

High school football preview: 34 EMass players to watch as the season begins
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | 2022 PREVIEW

These college-bound football recruits prove Massachusetts is a resource with untapped potential
GIRLS' SOCCER NOTEBOOK

Some of Mass. girls’ soccer’s biggest stars are staying close to home with their college commitments

Business

Utah-based company wins auction to buy Jay Peak in Vermont

Jay Peak Resort, located in northern Vermont, was previously rocked by a massive fraud case involving its former owner and president.

Boston startup gets new money to make industrial robots easier to use

Realtime Robotics, which just raised $14.4 million, creates software that streamlines complicated tasks for robots.

Powell says Fed will act ‘forthrightly’ until inflation job done

Shock waves hit the global economy, posing grave risk to Europe
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PERSPECTIVE

However you become a parent, caring for a baby dramatically changes your brain

MISS CONDUCT

Is there a polite way to ask houseguests to kick in some money?
COOKING

Recipes: Chocolate and cocoa powder combine for intensely rich desserts
food finds

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants

metro

Sailor from Mass. who died in attack on Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Heavy rains eased drought conditions in Mass. — slightly

Why the Globe’s editorial board endorsed Helena Foulkes for governor

sports

The 2022 NFL season is about to kick off. Here’s your complete guide.

Offense takes the day off as Red Sox get shut out for first time since May 30

The Red Sox are using the Whitlock Rules to avoid shutting down Garrett Whitlock. But why?

business

GE blocked from selling huge offshore turbine in US by Boston judge

Applications for US jobless benefits fall to lowest since May

Cambridge biotech startup based on Broad Institute technology launches with $75m

politics

Here they are: Obamas unveil their White House portraits

Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list

See full results from the 2022 Mass. primaries

Nation

Steve Bannon charged with money laundering in wall-building scheme

Police arrest Memphis man in livestreamed shootings; 4 dead

Police arrest Vegas-area elected official in reporter death

World

Queen Elizabeth II under medical care as family gathers

Everything we know about Queen Elizabeth II and the concerns about her health

Blinken, in Kyiv, unveils $2B in US military aid for Europe

opinion

May I have a word: When you’re not exactly lucky, but it could have been a lot worse

Suffolk County DA race was a loss for voters

In victory, DA Kevin Hayden still has a lot to prove

lifestyle

My boyfriend or my work crush?

Bill & Jen’s Excellent Adventure

Should I have considered couples therapy?

food & dining

Northern Spy hosts a fermented feast; Urban Hearth pops up in the Fenway

Big change could be coming to The Middle East on Mass. Ave in Cambridge

Recipe: Mom’s old-fashioned tuna casserole gets a boost and an update with spicy white beans

travel

Following in Georgia O’Keeffe’s footsteps

High-end cruising in Arctic Canada, a device that breaks language barriers, and a gym for on the road

Digging into the past at Old North Church

Arts

Chelsea, then and now, in black and white

In Provincetown show, Kurt Reynolds sculpts stories out of objects

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

Books

Georgia O’Keeffe, amateur sleuth? In Kathryn Lasky’s latest novel, it works.

Peter Straub, literary master of the supernatural, dies at 79

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

Movies

In the new ‘Pinocchio,’ on Disney+, the nose knows

What to do with a movie-challenged month? A Cape Cod theater goes old school.

‘Loving Highsmith’ celebrates the talented Patricia Highsmith

Television

‘Wedding Season’ is well worth the investment

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are with Her, and Her, and Her, in ‘Gutsy’

Norman Lear starts his second century with ‘Clean Slate’

music

Between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, there’s a whole lotta love for roots music

Here’s what you need to know about ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the drama surrounding it

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

Theater/Dance

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

Brookline reopens Cypress Field following renovation

Newton South’s Mock Trial team seeks ‘attorney coach’ for coming year

Cat, cardinal sculptures add atmosphere to upgraded Patrick Tracy Square

Obituaries

Bernard Shaw, CNN’s 1st chief anchor, dies at 82

Anne Garrels, fearless NPR correspondent, dies at 71

Peter Straub, literary master of the supernatural, dies at 79