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Some Medford students hacked CharlieCards. Then they told the MBTA how they did it.

Four high schoolers found a way to boost the cash value of any CharlieCard without paying a dime, using either a homemade electronic “vending machine” or a custom app running on a standard Android smartphone.

Dan Shaughnessy
An embarrassing surrender showed everything you need to know about the Red Sox’ season, and other thoughts
Monday's debacle against the Astros only reenforced the notion that the Red Sox were not built to win this season.

Tara Sullivan: The latest Red Sox tailspin shows management was never serious about building a playoff contender
Ben Volin | On football

Bill O’Brien has credibility and a track record. The Patriots seem to be buying in.

O'Brien was brought in to clean up the mess left last year by Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, first-time offensive coaches.
Tell us: What's your record prediction for the Patriots' 2023 season? Five things to know about Patriots quarterback Matt Corral

In Roxbury, historic duplex offers chance to amplify Boston’s slavery ties

Anyone unfamiliar with the history of 42-44 Shirley may grimace at the aging structure, but historians see the dilapidated house as a prime candidate for community investment.

If you like ‘Suits,’ then try these shows on for size
“Suits” has been a hit on Netflix with viewers hankering for shows tinged with escapism and warmth. Here are a half-dozen comparable shows that might scratch the same itch.

Summer movies: Four-star favorites, forgettable flops, and films I wish I'd reviewed

Happy Allston Christmas to all, and to all a good find

It’s an annual tradition of questionable hygiene, but one that is beloved by the city’s thrifty youngsters.
Boston officials urge cooperation as thousands of students return to the city

Maine inn ranked fourth-best bed and breakfast in the US

Pilgrim’s Inn in Deer Isle, Maine, was voted the fourth-best bed and breakfast in the U.S. by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2023.CQ

White 14-year-old called Black teenager racial slur then tried to drown him, Cape district attorney says

The indictment stems from a July 19 incident involving two white and one Black male juveniles at Goose Pond in Chatham, the DA said.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Good news on jobs is good news for Biden and the Federal Reserve
Employers are hiring at a moderate pace, further evidence that a recession isn’t inevitable in the fight against inflation.

Already reeling, Brockton School Committee finds new $14 million deficit, as superintendent goes on extended medical leave

Mayor Robert Sullivan announced the Brockton School Committee recently uncovered an additional $14 million deficit in the fiscal year 2023 budget, an extraordinary revelation just days before the school year begins.

BC High renaming its original campus building in light of founder’s ties to slavery

BC High’s Board of Trustees voted in April 2022 to rededicate the building and also teach “the totality” of McElroy’s story, “recognizing both his great works and his faults,” which will be embedded in the school curriculum.

Leominster native who died after collapse during Calif. marathon remembered as ‘our rock’ by his friends
Sam Norton began making friends he would have for the rest of his life while he was a freshman at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury in 2011, forming a tightknit circle of boys from his class and girls from their unofficial sibling school, Notre Dame Academy in Worcester.

ANALYSIS | James Pindell
Why efforts to bar Trump from ballots using the 14th Amendment may backfire
The latest political question isn’t whether Donald Trump will win states like Michigan or New Hampshire in the 2024 general election, but whether he will be on the ballot in those states at all.

Judge says he’ll allow Trump court proceedings in Georgia to be live streamed

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a snowy winter in New England

Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee collapses on the field during pregame ceremonies at Worcester’s Polar Park

Former basketball coach gets 25-year sentence for producing child sex abuse material in N.H.
PARENTING UNFILTERED

A wish list for newly minted parents of teens

Here’s what I wish for me — and for all of us who are watching our little kids turn into bigger ones.

Photos of the month: August 2023

Some of the best Boston Globe staff photos from August 2023

Meet Howdy Doody, the steer who rides shotgun in his owner’s car

His owner, Lee Meyer, said Howdy Doody enjoys going on walks on a leash, getting treats, and, yes, feeling the wind rush past his face when they go on rides. Howdy Doody also knows some commands.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

“Blue Beetle’s” Latino superpower

Although it has its share of Hispanic stereotypes, “Blue Beetle” also contains a meaningful layer that will resonate with some Latinos.
EDITORIAL

Enrique Pepén for City Council in District 5

Alex Beam

We can’t miss you if you won’t go away
IDEAS | Jacqueline Grennon Brooks

Saying goodbye to ideas that no longer work
NEWSLETTERS

An epidemic of American gun violence viewed from abroad

News you can use

The Sumner Tunnel has finally reopened. Here’s what you need to know.
After a two-month closure that shut down a main route from Logan International Airport for critical repairs, the Sumner Tunnel reopened Friday.

From ‘Storrowing’ to Allston Christmas: What to know before move-in day in Boston
These aren’t just buzzwords. They’re the difference between a regular moving day and a nightmare.

Fun things to do Labor Day weekend in and around Boston
Classic suggestions for soaking up the last bits of summer in style.

More recent News

Boy, 2, killed in apparent accident in Cohasset

He died after what police say they believe was a tragic accident at an autobody shop.

Parenting advice YouTuber Ruby Franke arrested on suspicion of child abuse

A Utah woman who gave online parenting advice via a once popular YouTube channel has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse after her malnourished son escaped out a window and ran to a nearby house for help, authorities said.

Norfolk man will admit to conspiring to price gouge hospitals during pandemic, officials say
A Norfolk man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge alleging he conspired to price gouge hospitals in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic by selling them N95 masks at huge markups, according to prosecutors.

Harvard Medical School report on theft of body parts from morgue now due in October
Harvard Medical School has set a new deadline for completing an inquiry into how its body donation program allegedly became the center of a nationwide network trafficking in the sale of human remains.

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns

The New York City police department plans to pilot the unmanned aircrafts in response to complaints about large gatherings, including private events, over Labor Day weekend, officials announced.

T.F. Green Airport reported in lockdown status amid security threat, officials say
“Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport is currently in lockdown as law enforcement addresses a potential security threat,’' airport officials posted Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Recommended reads

Squint and you’ll see Quint: Ian Shaw channels his dad in the ‘Jaws’-inspired ‘The Shark Is Broken’

In the play he wrote based on a real-life episode during the filming of “Jaws,” Shaw portrays his father, actor Robert Shaw, who was unforgettable as the film’s grizzled shark hunter.

Governor Healey seeks pardons for four more, continuing her early flex of clemency power
Governor Maura Healey has now sought pardons for 11 people since taking office in January. Her first seven, announced in June, were all approved by the Governor’s Council last month.

Boston and other school districts have enough bus drivers, but some are still running short
Districts that are fully staffed attribute it to years of recruiting and attracting drivers in a competitive market by raising pay and providing better benefits.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to 2023 rankings from US News & World Report
The top high school in Massachusetts is Boston Latin School, according to US News & World Report’s latest rankings of the best high schools in the country.

Culture & Lifestyle

If you like ‘Suits,’ then try these shows on for size

Why is this 12-foot-tall puppet coming to Boston?

Fun things to do Labor Day weekend in and around Boston

An AI opera from 1987 reboots for a new generation

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

In 1909, E.M. Forster foresaw the real threat from AI
SCOT LEHIGH

What you can do about climate change. Readers have suggestions.
EDITORIAL

Council allegations highlight need for anti-bullying rules
Carlo Ratti and Michael Baick

What do Barbie Land and Los Alamos have in common?
JOAN VENNOCHI

A troubling reality for the GOP: No middle ground on abortion

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Maine inn ranked fourth-best bed and breakfast in the US

Pilgrim’s Inn in Deer Isle, Maine, was voted the fourth-best bed and breakfast in the U.S. by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2023.CQ

Some Medford students hacked CharlieCards. Then they told the MBTA how they did it.

Four high schoolers found a way to boost the cash value of any CharlieCard without paying a dime, using either a homemade electronic “vending machine” or a custom app running on a standard Android smartphone.
RI POLITICS

The latest political news in Rhode Island

Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District

Harvard Medical School report on theft of body parts from morgue now due in October

Harvard Medical School has set a new deadline for completing an inquiry into how its body donation program allegedly became the center of a nationwide network trafficking in the sale of human remains.

Sports

premier league lacrosse

The Premier Lacrosse League playoffs are swarming Gillette Stadium on Monday

The barnstorming PLL will play three games in Foxborough to kick off the playoffs in the final season before teams are assigned to home cities.
high school girls' cross country

Who is the team to beat? See the Globe’s preseason Top 20 in girls’ cross country.

No. 5 Brookline will struggle to repeat as champions, as No. 1 Wellesley has an influx of talent.
College Football

New England’s Division 1 football teams are set to kick off. Here’s what to watch for.

College football is back, and so are New England's Division 1 football programs. From BC to Yale, here's what to look out for.
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY

A run to a repeat? See our preseason boys’ cross-country Top 20 rankings.
Red Sox at Royals | 8:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 135: Red Sox at Royals lineups and notes
colleges

ACC clears way to add Stanford, Cal, SMU, providing escape for 2 Pac-12 schools

Business

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Good news on jobs is good news for Biden and the Federal Reserve

Employers are hiring at a moderate pace, further evidence that a recession isn’t inevitable in the fight against inflation.

Some Medford students hacked CharlieCards. Then they told the MBTA how they did it.

Four high schoolers found a way to boost the cash value of any CharlieCard without paying a dime, using either a homemade electronic “vending machine” or a custom app running on a standard Android smartphone.

US employers added a solid 187,000 jobs in August in sign of a still-resilient labor market
NH BUSINESS

Report: No recession for now, but workforce shortage plagues N.H.
magazine
MISS CONDUCT

How do you get people to leash their dogs in places where it’s required?
Cooking

Grilled corn is even better charred and slathered in flavored butter
Globe Magazine

Pot prices have tanked. Dispensaries are closing. Is a great crash coming?

Globe Magazine

Ysabel Garcia knows the danger of a mental health crisis. She has a lifesaving message.

metro

Presidential campaigns traversing N.H. as voters get serious

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is forecasting a snowy winter in New England

Breathe easy. The First Congressional primary is almost over.

sports

Danielle Marmer, former Bruins staffer and Quinnipiac standout, named general manager of Boston’s new women’s hockey team

With Auburn up next, UMass football will be hard-pressed to make it two straight wins

Five things to know about Patriots quarterback Matt Corral

business

Clashes between companies and workers have put the labor back in this year’s Labor Day weekend

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

politics

Judge says he’ll allow Trump court proceedings in Georgia to be live streamed

Why efforts to bar Trump from ballots using the 14th Amendment may backfire

Presidential campaigns traversing N.H. as voters get serious

Nation

Authorities release bodycam video showing the fatal police shooting of Black woman Ta’Kiya Young

New York police will use drones to monitor backyard parties this weekend, spurring privacy concerns

Audio reveals 911 caller in University of North Carolina shooting immediately identified a suspect

World

A 98-year-old German man is charged as an accessory to murder at a Nazi concentration camp

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan is attacked

Pope arrives on first visit to Mongolia as Vatican relations with Russia and China remain strained

opinion

Breastfeeding While Black and Thriving

What you can do about climate change. Readers have suggestions.

Council allegations highlight need for anti-bullying rules

lifestyle

His mother expects him to help with her farm property

A wish list for newly minted parents of teens

There are strict rules for him at work

food & dining

Beach culture is on the menu at Brookline’s new bartaco location

Somerville’s Cantina La Mexicana is closing; Blue Ribbon Brasserie prepares for a fall opening

‘Our love letter to Mexico’: New restaurant on Providence’s Federal Hill pays homage to traditional cuisine

travel

King Richard’s Faire, Italian heritage tours, and a spacious travel bag

The art that ‘escaped’ from Vermont is back home again. Here’s where to find it.

For Squeeze’s Chris Difford, hitting the road has lost its luster

Arts

At Mystic Seaport Museum, Alexis Rockman’s massive ‘Oceanus’ is a monument to the sea

Cartoonist Barbara Shermund makes a comeback

At Peabody Essex Museum, Gio Swaby’s virtuosic portraits of Black women in thread and fabric

Books

Butcher or baronet?

Author readings around Boston Sept. 3-9

Did Orwell’s wife write herself out of history?

Movies

True-crime docuseries ‘Never Let Him Go’ chronicles Cambridge man’s quest for justice

Summer movies postmortem: Our critic on 4-star favorites, forgettable flops, and films he wished he’d reviewed

Taylor Swift is bringing The Eras Tour movie to theaters

Television

If you like ‘Suits,’ then try these shows on for size

A couple of picks from the AMC series popping up on Max

Tom Brady, Julian Edelman tease Patriots fans about ‘unretiring’ in new commercial

music

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

Zelda soundtrack as legendary as the game itself

An AI opera from 1987 reboots for a new generation

Theater/Dance

Squint and you’ll see Quint: Ian Shaw channels his dad in the ‘Jaws’-inspired ‘The Shark Is Broken’

In the Huntington’s ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ antisemitism strikes at a Jewish family’s idea of home

Why is this 12-foot-tall puppet coming to Boston?

Health

Changing the landscape of cancer care in R.I.: Lifespan, Brown to seek NCI designation

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

Stanford president to resign after investigation finds he failed to ‘decisively and forthrightly’ correct research

Obituaries

Gil Brandt, one of the builders of the Dallas Cowboys into ‘America’s Team,’ dies at 91

Tina Howe, playwright best known for ‘Coastal Disturbances,’ dies at 85

Nicholas Hitchon, 65, who aged 7 years at a time in the ‘Up’ documentaries