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With flashier floods and stronger hurricanes, ‘I don’t think we know what normal is anymore’

Climate scientists say the extreme rainfall and flash floods in Leominster are now expected on a warming planet — and there’s much more to come.
Cape Cod and the Islands brace for potential impact of Hurricane Lee this weekend

New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee.

Maps: Will Hurricane Lee hit New England? Here are the latest projections.

PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG
Heather Cox Richardson, historian turned viral Substacker, talks threat of autocracy
The Boston College professor discusses why Trump remains popular among Republican voters, and why she has called President Biden a “transformational president.”

Who was Peter Faneuil? A Bostonian, merchant, philanthropist — and slave trader.

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

dan shaughnessy
Aaron Rodgers’s season-ending injury is the Most Jets Thing Ever
The misfortunes of the franchise are legendary, and this was another in a long line of “only the Jets” moments.

Peter Abraham | On baseball

What to do about Chaim Bloom is the first of many decisions the Red Sox need to make as the season winds down

There is widespread speculation within the industry that the Sox will move on from their chief baseball officer.

Planned Parenthood hoped to meet the post-Roe moment, but layoffs shake its staff

A Globe review of documents and interviews with more than a dozen staffers painted a picture of Planned Parenthood in the year since the Dobbs decision as an entity that appears to have made decisions at odds with its stated goals.

T acknowledges three new near-misses this summer after federal criticism for sloppy safety

The incidents present an urgent problem for general manager Phillip Eng, who has tried to promote a competent, safety-focused culture since he started in April.

Men who attacked retired state trooper outside Dedham court charged with assault
After entering a guilty plea in connection with the drowning of a teenage boy, retired State Police captain James F. Coughlin was attacked by family and friends of the victim.

‘Do you know who I am?’ Lauren Boebert escorted out of ‘Beetlejuice’ after reportedly ‘causing a disturbance.’
“I plead guilty to laughing and singing too loud,” Boebert posted on social media.

‘Like a horrible movie’: State officials were warned about safety issues with migrant shelter that caught fire
The fire broke out on the day the National Guard was deployed to fill in gaps at unstaffed shelters.

Healey asking for $250 million infusion into state’s struggling shelter system

Six people arrested after brawl with police outside of Newport restaurant
During the altercation, multiple punches were thrown, an officer was allegedly kicked in the groin, and a woman was knocked unconscious.

Family of Wilmington woman killed in 2022 commuter rail crash files wrongful death lawsuit

Seattle police probing officer’s controversial comments on life of Northeastern student fatally struck by cruiser

With field set for November elections, familiar political battle lines take shape

Several general election matchups feature a candidate claiming the progressive lane, in many cases linked with Mayor Michelle Wu, versus an opponent seen as more moderate, some of whom have won the support of former mayor Martin J. Walsh.
James Pindell | ANALYSIS

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

Is an impeachment inquiry the key to solving Speaker Kevin McCarthy's many problems? Not likely.

Is Jeremy Strong selling his condo on Streeteasy?

Internet sleuths took their first clue from all the awards on display.
Opinion
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

How to get the most out of college — and save liberal democracy

Classic campus liberalism opened doors for me, a working-class kid. But that approach is under attack today.
EDITORIAL

Should business executives be funding the governor’s travel?
Carlo Ratti and Antoine Picon

AI is coming to our neighborhoods and will show us the future of cities

IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Probation is supposed to be an alternative to prison. It might be a trapdoor instead.
JOAN VENNOCHI

In City Council results, a shadow campaign between old and new Boston

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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.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

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

YVONNE ABRAHAM
In Boston, incumbency loses some of its power
On Tuesday night, two incumbent city councilors — both beset by controversy — were knocked out of their races in the preliminary election, each of them bested by two challengers, who will now face each other in November.

MISS CONDUCT
How do you make new friends when you’re an older adult?
A conversation among a group of women sparks questions about where to find friends and how to find out if you actually like someone.

Utah Republican Mitt Romney says he won’t seek a second term in the Senate
Utah Senator and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney announced on Wednesday that he would not seek reelection to another term in the Senate.

ACLU, public defenders, petition state’s highest court to order investigation into Springfield police misconduct

Lawyers for the ACLU Massachusetts and the state’s public defender agency said it would be critical to the justice system to determine whether any wrongdoing by a Springfield police officer would taint Hampden County criminal prosecutions.

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.

Vandals strike across Salem with ‘anti-LGBTQ graffiti’
Investigators are trying to determine who vandalized the Tabernacle Congregational Church with “anti-LGBTQ graffiti” and defaced “Pride-related” crosswalks and flags throughout the city, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Salem Police Department.

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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.

‘Unapologetically Asian’: Sneaker startup hopes to project pride and cultural power
1587 Sneakers makes high-end kicks that it hopes will appeal to all consumers, especially Asian Americans.

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.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

In Tammy Nguyen’s stunning paintings, the complexities of the Vietnam War

With all the heft of a soap opera, ‘The Morning Show’ is too lightweight to be prestige TV

‘A Haunting in Venice’ is as much horror movie as whodunit

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

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

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Biden must protect, not undermine, a free press
EDITORIAL

Positioning Massachusetts to lead on marijuana research
IDEAS | MARA A. COHEN

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

Joe Biden needs to get out of his cocoon

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

PODCAST

Reports of antisemitism rose by 250 percent in R.I., Jewish Alliance says

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Jewish Alliance of Greater R.I. president Adam Greenman attributes the spike in antisemitic incidents to the political climate, social media, and celebrity comments.

Maps: Will Hurricane Lee hit New England? Here are the latest projections.

Hurricane Lee remained a “very large” Category 2 storm Wednesday evening as it moved away from the northern Caribbean and toward New England, with maximum sustained winds of 105 miles per hour, prompting a tropical storm watch for Massachusetts and a hurricane watch for Maine.

New England has been roiled by wild weather including a likely tornado. Next up is Hurricane Lee.

A hurricane watch is in place for portions of Maine, while a large area of coastal New England is under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Lee is expected to reach the region later this week.

After flash floods, Attleboro prepares for potential damage from Hurricane Lee

Residents can fill up sandbags at the Department of Public Works for free on Thursday and Friday, the city said in a statement.

Sports

dan shaughnessy

Aaron Rodgers’s season-ending injury is the Most Jets Thing Ever

The misfortunes of the franchise are legendary, and this was another in a long line of “only the Jets” moments.
Astros 6, Athletics 2

Oakland’s Ryan Noda’s single in 9th ends no-hit bid, Astros send Athletics to 100th loss

The Athletics were held to two hits or fewer for the eighth time.
Sun 90, Lynx 60

DeWanna Bonner, Alyssa Thomas lead Sun to a rout of the Lynx in WNBA playoff opener

The Sun made 16 of their 30 shots from behind the arc and held Minnesota to 35 percent shooting overall.
Baseball

Atlanta Braves capture sixth straight NL East title
Red Sox

Red Sox-Yankees game postponed, doubleheader Thursday
Bruins

In Matthew Poitras, the Bruins might have found an impact center. But is he ready in 2023?

Business

Generate Biomedicines raises $273 million in latest round of funding

Flagship-backed AI-powered drugmaker has raised $700 million in equity in five years.

Biden rules on clean cars face crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to appeals court

Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles — a major source of planet-warming emissions — face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.
PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

Heather Cox Richardson, historian turned viral Substacker, talks threat of autocracy

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

My night at Havana Club, the heart of salsa and bachata dancing in Cambridge
LOVE LETTERS

I met a great woman at a wedding. But she was with her boyfriend.
Perspective

When will we make sure the people who work our farms and cook our food are well fed?
Fall Travel

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

metro

Rain-soaked New England hit by likely tornado amid wild weather ahead of Hurricane Lee’s arrival

T acknowledges three new near-misses this summer after federal criticism for sloppy safety

Cape Cod and the Islands brace for potential impact of Hurricane Lee this weekend

sports

The Red Sox have a starting pitching problem, but how big of a problem?

What to do about Chaim Bloom is the first of many decisions the Red Sox need to make as the season winds down

Dolphins offer a doozy of a duo for the Patriots to defend against

business

FDA advisers are lukewarm about expanding use of Alnylam drug to heart patients

Ken may yet impress Barbie

Fox sued by New York City pension funds over election falsehoods

politics

Planned Parenthood hoped to meet the post-Roe moment, but layoffs shake its staff

Ken Paxton’s defense is set to begin in the Texas Attorney General’s impeachment trial

Heather Cox Richardson, historian turned viral Substacker, talks threat of autocracy

Nation

Candidate in high-stakes Virginia election performed sex acts with husband in live videos

Feds spread $1 billion for tree plantings among US cities to reduce extreme heat and benefit health

As all eyes are fixated on Pennsylvania manhunt, a DC murder suspect is on the run and off the radar

World

American explorer says he thought he would die during an 11-day ordeal in a Turkish cave

Libyan city buries thousands in mass graves after flood, while mayor says death toll could triple

No sign of Kim Jong Un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings

opinion

Book Talk & Signing w/ Hajar Yazdiha & Amber Payne at Frugal Bookstore

Positioning Massachusetts to lead on marijuana research

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

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

At this Harvard exhibition, the maps are real but the places on them aren’t

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

‘The Busing Battleground’ revisits a painful chapter in Boston’s history, one that still reverberates

At this year’s Toronto International Film Festival: A Massachusetts state of mind

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

Television

Is Jeremy Strong selling his condo on Streeteasy?

With all the heft of a soap opera, ‘The Morning Show’ is too lightweight to be prestige TV

Without words, young ‘Alice Hart’ actress speaks volumes

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

In ART’s ‘Half-God of Rainfall,’ a storm is brewing

In ‘POTUS,’ the West Wing is nothing like ‘The West Wing’

‘Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern’ comes up short

Health

CVS, Walgreens illegally marketed ‘unapproved’ eye drops, FDA says

Ex-Johnson & Johnson CEO joins R.I. biotech company

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

Obituaries

Robert S. Bennett, Washington lawyer at home in a crisis, dies at 84

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

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