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Orthodontist vs. insurer: How Question 2 could bring sweeping changes to dental industry

If Question 2 passed, it could affect not just the insurers that do business here, but also dentists and orthodontists — not to mention anyone with dental insurance.

Larry Edelman
New Boston Fed chief says a painful recession can still be avoided
In her first public comments since taking over in July, Susan M. Collins says, “I do believe the goal of a more modest slowdown, while challenging, is achievable.”

Mayor Wu eyes overhaul of key city zoning board

A longtime critic of the influential Zoning Board of Appeals, Mayor Michelle Wu Monday wiped out most of its members.

‘Soul-sucking’: Why some Gen Zers are quitting the 9-to-5
The monotonous nature of a typical office job is the subject of an extremely relatable viral TikTok trend.

Police investigate fistfight involving GOP congressional candidate outside Somerville Theatre Saturday

15 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Regular service resumes on Red Line’s Braintree branch after man and woman found dead on the tracks

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

The Concord native was spotted at The Shops at Chestnut Hill on Saturday afternoon where he sported a baseball cap and jeans, easily blending in with other suburban shoppers.

Local researchers are aiming to create the perfect battery. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Researchers and companies around the world are racing to solve the problem of storing clean energy when the sun isn’t shining on solar farms or the wind isn’t turning turbines.
BILLY BAKER

The incredible true story of the bears of Massachusetts

Bears have learned to live around people. The question now becomes: Are people ready to live around bears?

Hispanic Heritage Month

A Beautiful Resistance | Jeneé Osterheldt
The Hispanic history I carry with me: Rixy
A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino joy, as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.

Documentando el corazón infatigable de Chelsea Ideas | Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston Read more Hispanic Heritage Month stories
CONNECTIONS

Visiting Guatemala, my parents’ homeland, transported me to my childhood memories

A family outing to Jamaica Plain’s old Hi-Lo Foods market was always a taste of home.
Opinion
Carlo Ratti

How remote work withers our social networks

Cafe society and a confab around the water cooler may enhance creativity.
Pamela Paresky and Samuel J. Abrams

An ‘us’ vs. ‘them’ mentality on campuses turns potential friends into allies — or enemies
Michael S. Roth

College mission: Encourage diverse views but protect democracy
EDITORIAL

Russians vote with their feet against Putin’s folly
EDITORIAL

As law-skirting practices evolve, the state’s gun laws must as well

Culture
Banned Books Week Quiz
Banned Books Week is now underway! Put your knowledge of banned and challenged works to the test with our quiz.

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150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.
Spotlight investigation

Part 1
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. Yvon Baribeau Video: What the Spotlight Team’s investigation discovered about Dr. Baribeau N.H. hospital promises review after revelations about doctor with 21 malpractice settlements
Part 2

A crisis of conscience, with lives on the line

Alarmed doctors at Manchester's Catholic Medical Center tried to get a troubled colleague barred from surgery. But hospital leaders resisted. Then came the "summer of death."

More recent stories

Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden
Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.

Roxbury man identified as person who allegedly opened fire on Boston police officer

A Roxbury man was identified Monday as the person Boston police allege opened fire on a plainclothes officer while he was sitting in an unmarked cruiser in Roxbury Sunday night. The officer was not struck and did not return fire, but provided information leading to the suspect’s arrest, Boston police said.

Two hikers rescued from New Hampshire mountains on Sunday

One hiker injured both legs and, separately, another hiker collapsed during a trek up a trail, according to a statement from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.

OPERA REVIEW
In Boston Lyric Opera’s new ‘La bohème,’ the girl dies at the beginning — and it works
By reversing the order of the acts, director Yuval Sharon cast new light on an old warhorse.

Critic's notebook: Is it time to clap back at the symphony's no-clapping rules?

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS
This week’s TV: ‘SNL’ cast shrinks, Jan. 6 hearings resume, and a new ‘Interview with the Vampire’
Eight "Saturday Night Live" players won't be returning for season 48, including Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson, while four newbies have been added to the cast.

FOOD & DINING NEWSLETTER
Want a late-night bite? You have a few options in Providence
Like other foodie cities across New England, Providence is struggling to bring late-night kitchens back to the forefront.

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Recommended reads

With new headstone, Marblehead won’t let enslaved woman be forgotten

Agnes, a woman who the town’s prominent Russell family enslaved as a domestic servant, died in 1718 at about age 43.

Martha’s Vineyard was portrayed as rich, white, and elite, but there’s another side to the island
Many of the 20,000 year-round residents struggle to make ends meet, housing is desperately scarce and increasingly unaffordable, and the growing number of immigrants is rapidly diversifying the population.

Baker allies helped Kim Driscoll win the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor through an unusual super PAC
Donors and a longtime adviser to the governor were the driving force behind a group that funded $1.2 million in advertisements ahead of the Sept. 6 primary, helping lift Driscoll in her three-way race for lieutenant governor onto the Democratic ticket alongside gubernatorial nominee Maura Healey.

Somerville tenants rally over soaring rents, gentrification of Green Line Extension corridor
The six-unit building at 82-84 Tremont Street, a few blocks from Union Square, has been bought by a limited liability corporation and is slated to be torn down, tenants said.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Author readings around Boston Sept. 25-Oct. 1

In Boston Lyric Opera’s new ‘La bohème,’ the girl dies at the beginning — and it works

Slanted, enchanted, and a few years older, Pavement embarks on a reunion tour

With tiresome reboots, TV is stuck in a cycle of watch, rinse, repeat

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

JEFF JACOBY

Even now, slavery is a worldwide scourge
IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

The high cost of Hollywood nostalgia
Elissa Ely

Another white coat in the family
Renée Loth

Go back to the office — please!
SCOT LEHIGH

At the UN, Biden deftly deals with two of the world’s biggest autocrats
IDEAS | OMAR VEGA

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Metro

Former NJ governor James Florio dies at 85

As governor, he championed a plan that substantially raised the state’s sales and income taxes and prompted an antitax revolt.
RI ENVIRONMENT

‘How could a piece of art possibly help the world?’ Warren commissions mural to further awareness of climate change.

Muralist Josie Morway worries about “greenwashing” but said the town impressed her with its conversations about managed retreat as a community in the path of sea level rise.

Skipper kicks off first day as new Boston education leader

Although Monday marked her first official day, Mary Skipper has spent the summer in Boston Public Schools while simultaneously wrapping up her time in Somerville.
RHODE MAP

The big-kid jobs in state government might be getting more 💰

Here's a look at the salary increases the Department of Administration wants to give to 13 state agency leaders.

Sports

LIVE UPDATES

Live updates: It’s Celtics media day, and we’ll finally hear from players about Ime Udoka

In any other year, questions would focus on the Celtics’ run to the NBA Finals. Not today.
red sox

Red Sox announce their minor league awards for the 2022 season

Brayan Bello was named Starting Pitcher of the Year and Niko Kavadas Offensive Player of the Year.
Orioles at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 153: Orioles at Red Sox lineups and notes

Connor Seabold will be on the mound for the Red Sox when they open a four-game series with Baltimore Monday.
NFL

NFL ends the Pro Bowl and will hold skills competitions and flag game instead
Patriots

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has a high ankle sprain, and there is no timetable yet for his recovery
Chad Finn | Unconventional review

Sobering reality is Patriots may not make progress toward future contender status this season

Business

Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

Snowden is one of 75 foreign nationals listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship.

White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets

The White House says the proposed rule from the Transportation Department will prevent airlines from hiding the “true cost” of airline tickets, which would help consumers save money up front.

Mayor Wu eyes overhaul of key city zoning board
Larry Edelman

New Boston Fed chief says a painful recession can still be avoided

magazine
My Boston History

I'm a multilingual singer-songwriter. Here's why I call Boston home.
My Boston History

Talent and education aren’t always enough. So I work to ensure opportunities for all.

My Boston History

Documenting Chelsea’s indefatigable heart
My Boston History

How I found my superpower: Becoming Raúl The Third

metro

Rhode Island ‘has all the ingredients to be a leading food state;’ Food innovation platform expands into Providence

Want a late-night bite? You have a few options in Providence

First Literacy holds first open house in two years

sports

With Aaron Judge chasing Yankees history, Brayan Bello keeps his composure in Red Sox loss

Patriots finally put some points on the board, but this loss shows they aren’t ready for prime time

Tyler Reddick wins NASCAR playoff race in long, tiring, hot, and rainy Texas day

business

Orthodontist vs. insurer: How Question 2 could bring sweeping changes to dental industry

Traffic is so bad, it could hurt our economy. But there’s a way to fix it.

Amazon to hold holiday shopping event in October

politics

Jan. 6 committee ‘aware’ of call between White House switchboard, Capitol attacker

False claims, threats fuel poll worker sign-ups for midterms

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Nation

Hurricane forces NASA moon rocket to shelter; launch on hold

NASA is about to crash into an asteroid. Here’s why and how to watch.

Tropical Storm Ian strengthens as it heads to Cuba, Florida

World

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as Category 4

15 dead, 24 wounded in school shooting in Russia

Drone attack hits Ukraine; US vows ‘consequences’ over nukes

opinion

A new school year, the same concerns about bias in sports settings

Kill the Jones Act

The high cost of Hollywood nostalgia

lifestyle

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

I’m not meeting high-caliber men

Nia Long issues statement following Ime Udoka suspension, asks for privacy ‘to process recent events’

food & dining

Rhode Island ‘has all the ingredients to be a leading food state;’ Food innovation platform expands into Providence

Want a late-night bite? You have a few options in Providence

Near Harvard Square, a Spanish tapas bar that feels distinctly Cambridge

travel

‘We must do this’: German village fulfills promise to God by staging Passion Play every 10 years

Robots, runs, and King Tut

Preacher Lawson is ready to catch some Z’s

Arts

‘How could a piece of art possibly help the world?’ Warren commissions mural to further awareness of climate change.

The Hispanic history I carry with me: Rixy

Subversive strips at Boston College’s McMullen Museum of Art

Books

Libraries face increased attempts to ban books

Joshua Bennett on reading ‘to pursue astonishment’

Two books on pandemic parenting

Movies

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

Just Jaeckin, whose ‘Emmanuelle’ was a scandalous success, dies at 82

‘Blonde’ is a rare movie with a NC-17 rating. What set it over the edge?

Television

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

This week’s TV: ‘SNL’ cast shrinks, Jan. 6 hearings resume, and a new ‘Interview with the Vampire’

‘Breaking Bad’ creator teams up with Rhea Seehorn for a new series

music

In Boston Lyric Opera’s new ‘La bohème,’ the girl dies at the beginning — and it works

BSO opens new season to a full house

Jake Blount’s ‘The New Faith’ takes on the past and imagines the future under climate change

Theater/Dance

For ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ a not-so-little shot of hurrahs

‘Tina’ reaches for a star but falls short

At Moonbox, a journey of reconciliation in ‘The Good Deli,’ a venture into the unknown with ‘Jonathan’

globe local

Torah Sisters bond to piece together Jewish history

The Argument: Should accessory dwelling units be allowed statewide in Massachusetts?

Needham Town Meeting will decide on $2.5 million land purchase along Charles River next month

Obituaries

Former NJ governor James Florio dies at 85

Egyptian cleric revered by Muslim Brotherhood dies at 96

Just Jaeckin, whose ‘Emmanuelle’ was a scandalous success, dies at 82