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Most Bostonians know little about the man for whom Faneuil Hall is named, who enriched himself by trafficking in human beings. Should knowing that history change the way the city remembers him?
Your view: Should Faneuil Hall be renamed? If so, who should it be named after? Watch: How and why we compiled the history of Peter Faneuil | Boston Globe Today

Boston City Council preliminary elections
In historic rebuke, embattled incumbent Councilors Ricardo Arroyo and Kendra Lara lose reelection bids
Arroyo and Lara, two of the most influential and outspoken progressive voices on the City Council, became the first incumbent councilors in at least four decades to be eliminated in the first round of voting.

City Council elections update: Ann Walsh concedes in District 3

Ann Walsh conceded Wednesday morning in the preliminary election for the District 3 seat on the Boston City Council, setting up a general election contest between John FitzGerald and Joel Richards.
See the unofficial results from the Boston City Council preliminary elections

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
The dumbest day in Congress in 2023 was building for a while. But it might have been even more dumb that imagined.
Is an impeachment inquiry the key to solving Speaker Kevin McCarthy's many problems? Not likely.

Getting directions to ‘a space beyond which There Be Dragons’
When Marge Simpson looks at a map of Springfield, what does she see? A show at the Harvard Map Collection has the answer.

ADDRESS

I ordered a large coffee and a condo. I got both.

When one of my brothers asked whether I was dating anyone, I told him I was in a relationship with the home-buying process, since it took up all my time and I had no understanding of whether it would work out.

Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pennsylvania

Cavalcante’s heat signal was picked up around 1 a.m. from an aircraft, but storms prevented teams from continuing to track him until the morning. Authorities then secured the area and later moved in with search dogs.

Wu unveils plans to revamp Boston’s decades-old rules for what can be built where

Boston's nearly 4,000-page zoning code will get an update for the first time in nearly six decades, the mayor said Wednesday.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Hurricane Lee winds could extend far beyond Cape Cod, depending on storm path

A slow-moving cold front is pushing east today and will pass offshore Thursday morning. Behind it drier air will finally put an end to one of the most humid September stretches on record. But Friday brings winds from Hurricane Lee.
Cape Cod and the islands brace for potential impact of Hurricane Lee this weekend Hurricane tracker: Follow Lee's path

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Here's a look at what happens next as House Republicans inch closer to possible impeachment charges against President Biden.

The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, a French agency says

A government watchdog agency in France has ordered Apple to withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market, saying it emits levels of electromagnetic radiation that are too high.

Residents clash over migrant shelter at Quincy community meeting
More than 500 residents packed into Central Middle School Tuesday evening to pepper city and state officials with questions about a recently opened migrant shelter at Eastern Nazarene College.

FAA probing United Airlines flight that aborted landing at Logan Airport because another plane was on runway

Officials in Springfield issue boil water notice after water main break

Christopher L. Gasper

The Jets’ loss of Aaron Rodgers may have cleared a path for the Patriots in the AFC East

Rodgers tore an Achilles’ tendon. The Patriots' Achilles’ heel defensively last season was quality NFL QBs.
Tom Brady is not on the Jets’ list of potential replacements for injured Aaron Rodgers
analysis

What would happen if Google loses its antitrust case?

The search giant could be restricted in dealing with Apple — or even see some apps split off, which could directly impact consumers.
innovation economy

This Boston startup wants to tackle your to-do list

Duckbill raised $33 million to combine AI with remote specialists to help people take care of everyday tasks, from scheduling appointments to buying kids soccer gear.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Positioning Massachusetts to lead on marijuana research

Federal rescheduling could open new opportunities.
IDEAS | MARA A. COHEN

I skipped synagogue for a Grace Jones concert and felt the power of Rosh Hashana
LETTERS

Gardner Museum director: Why we closed our doors to a climate protest
RENÉE GRAHAM

Coco Gauff and the ‘Venus and Serena effect’
SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden needs to get out of his cocoon

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News you can use

The FDA just approved updated COVID boosters. Where and when can you get them in Mass.?
The shots are expected to be available as early as this week. Here's what you need to know.

PARENTING UNFILTERED
Nine snack hacks for back to school
Lost in a cloud of Taki dust? Here’s help.

What you need to know as student loan repayments restart
Though loan forgiveness remains a possibility, some 45 million Americans are required to start paying back their loans. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about the return of the monthly bill.

More recent News

Eugene Peltola, husband of US Representative Mary Peltola of Alaska, dies in plane crash
US Representative Mary Peltola’s office announced Wednesday that the congresswoman’s husband died in an airplane crash in Alaska.

Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after strike backlash
Drew Barrymore has been dropped as the host of the National Book Awards after the actress was criticized for bringing back her daytime talk show despite the strike by television writers.

LOVE LETTERS
I met a great woman at a wedding. But she was with her boyfriend.
Do I ask the people I know from the wedding if their relationship is strong, or on the rocks?

After eight decades, remains of World War II soldier from R.I. identified using DNA evidence
The remains of Roy J. Searle of Johnston will be laid to rest Wednesday. He was killed in action in Germany in December 1944.

Stolen Van Gogh painting returned inside Ikea bag
A Vincent van Gogh painting stolen from a Dutch museum in March 2020 was returned Monday by a tipster, who delivered it tucked in an Ikea bag to the home of a private Dutch art crimes detective.

Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA experts say
The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is likely no better than a dummy pill, the government said.

Recommended reads

A Black Boston firefighter, a career cut short, and a 40-year pension fight

Once a Boston firefighter, Allen Curry was forced into early retirement decades ago following an incident involving two white colleagues. Now, he’s closer than he’s ever been to receiving a pension equal to 100 percent of a current day firefighter salary.

Child welfare housed more than 100 foster children in apartments over the past year
More than 100 Massachusetts foster youth have been housed in apartments since child welfare began using the units last year.

After sharp drop in federal funding to replace lead water lines, state races to find out why
The last-minute scramble is a telling reminder that nearly 40 years after lead in water systems was banned, many states and utilities don’t know just how many lead water lines remain in service in communities across the country.

Leominster assesses the damage after ‘catastrophic’ floods
Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella detailed extensive damage in the city, and a state of emergency continues. “It affects every single section of the city. No one escaped this,” he said.

Culture & Lifestyle

Emerson String Quartet bids farewell in Berkshires concert

SSD’s hardcore history, bound in a book

Author readings around Boston Sept. 10-16

A dozen books to help tweens and teens navigate the transition back to school

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

Heather Hopp-Bruce

The crashes at the neighborhood corner
Phil Primack

Rethinking the costly role of fire departments
EDITORIAL

Restraining order law doesn’t adequately protect roommates
JEFF JACOBY

Conservatives should embrace ‘Lift Every Voice’
JOAN VENNOCHI

Soft landing for Jack Jones is a hard sell for the DA — and the Patriots
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante captured two weeks after prison escape

Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante was captured Wednesday morning after two weeks of evading law enforcement.

Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Central Mass. as more rain rolls in

A flash flood warning is in effect until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in central Massachusetts, including Southbridge, Longmeadow, and Palmer areas, the weather service said.
My Boston History | Mi Historia En Boston

En vísperas del Día de la Independencia de Centroamérica en Boston, busqué el sabor de mi tierra

Tras mudarme a los Estados Unidos a los 23 años, me sorprendió lo mucho que echaba de menos las tradiciones de mi país.

City Council elections update: Ann Walsh concedes in District 3

Ann Walsh conceded Wednesday morning in the preliminary election for the District 3 seat on the Boston City Council, setting up a general election contest between John FitzGerald and Joel Richards.

Sports

NFL

Tom Brady is not on the Jets’ list of potential replacements for injured Aaron Rodgers

Despite speculation that Brady could take over for the injured Rodgers, Brady is “done playing football,” according to a report.
Patriots

Patriots add quarterback Ian Book to practice squad

Book spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted by the Saints in 2021.
wnba playoffs

Your rooting guide for the 2023 WNBA playoffs: Players to watch, schedule, favorites, and team-by-team previews

The Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty are the top seeds after dominating the regular season.
Yankees at Red Sox | 7:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 146: Yankees at Red Sox lineups and notes
Bruins

Can any Bruins prospects carve out a roster spot during training camp?
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

The Lynnfield field hockey team shares a unique bond, and it was put to the test when tragedy struck one of its own

Business

For several episodes this fall, ‘60 Minutes’ will become 90 minutes

The famous stopwatch will still announce the show as “60 Minutes.”

The battle to save Marilyn Monroe’s last home

Though her time in the Brentwood home was short, it has become a quiet monument to her grand life, with fans still leaving flowers at the front gate some 60 years after her death. If local advocates succeed, it will remain that way.
analysis

What would happen if Google loses its antitrust case?

Industry, consumers embrace use of AI in real estate
magazine
Perspective

When will we make sure the people who work our farms and cook our food are well fed?
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 11-17
Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style
Fall Travel

A 70-year-old Madrid restaurant was near its end. Then Anthony Bourdain arrived.

metro

N.H. and the commitment to its first-in-the-nation primary tradition

After eight decades, remains of World War II soldier from R.I. identified using DNA evidence

Warren, Markey push MBTA, DPU for answers about ongoing safety problems on the transit system

sports

EMass field hockey: With 7 goals in three games, Norwood’s Shea Larkee headlines Players of the Week

Bishop Feehan girls’ soccer confirms its No. 1 ranking with dominant win over quality Nauset side

The Jets’ loss of Aaron Rodgers may have cleared a path for the Patriots in the AFC East

business

Wu unveils plans to revamp Boston’s decades-old rules for what can be built where

‘Unapologetically Asian’: Sneaker startup hopes to project pride and cultural power

The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, a French agency says

politics

The dumbest day in Congress in 2023 was building for a while. But it might have been even more dumb that imagined.

Eugene Peltola, husband of US Representative Mary Peltola of Alaska, dies in plane crash

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden

Nation

Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pennsylvania

The battle to save Marilyn Monroe’s last home

Last trial in Governor Whitmer kidnapping plot heads to closing arguments

World

Fire that burned in a 9-story apartment building in Vietnam’s capital has killed at least 56 people

South Korean and Polish leaders visit an air base in eastern Poland, discuss defense and energy ties

The iPhone 12 emits too much radiation and Apple must take it off the market, a French agency says

opinion

Conservatives should embrace ‘Lift Every Voice’

On this Election Day, the chance to rebuild an ailing City Council

Seniority policies are holding back teacher diversity efforts

lifestyle

Appealing Ahmad lifts ‘Who Is Erin Carter?’ beyond foolishness

Chris Evans weds actress Alba Baptista on Cape Cod, media reports say

Witches and love spells abound in NH author’s cozy, queer rom-com

food & dining

The secret to these 4 bean salad recipes? A microwave.

Farfar and away: Danish ice cream shop is worth the trip to Duxbury

A gin from the Four Corners of the country

travel

Demolition begins at Block Island’s historic Harborside Inn after devastating fire

Besides Dolly, Knoxville has the Big Ears Festival

A taste of Vermont, the Beatles in Boston, and gadgets for your car

Arts

Getting directions to ‘a space beyond which There Be Dragons’

Harvard museum director stepping down

At Abakus Projects, a show that asks: How compatible are efficiency and humanity?

Books

Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after strike backlash

What happened to the American ideal of democracy?

Ben Okri: ‘You want to literally disappear into a book’

Movies

Camden International Film Festival brings a global spotlight to Maine’s Midcoast

Brian Helgeland’s ‘Finestkind’ is a New Bedford fishing story — and his most personal film yet

Musical numbers, money schemes, and murder: highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival

Television

Drew Barrymore dropped as National Book Awards host after strike backlash

Chris Evans weds actress Alba Baptista on Cape Cod, media reports say

This week’s TV: A marriage thriller, ‘The Morning Show’ returns, and a bunch of ‘Brady’ memorabilia

music

Who needs pickleball? Recently retired, I picked up my viola again — and now I never want to put it down.

See photos of the MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift and her ‘Anti-Hero’ top MTV VMAs in a show dominated by hip-hop, K-pop and Latin jams

Theater/Dance

‘Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern’ comes up short

As an ‘80s ‘misfit,’ Gary Gulman can look back on his awkward childhood and laugh

10 dance performances to stir your soul this fall

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

Ian Wilmut, scientist behind Dolly the sheep, is dead at 79

Charlie Robison, a rowdy linchpin of Texas country, dies at 59

Richard Davis, gifted bassist who crossed genres, dies at 93