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BU Center for Antiracist Research lays off staff members

Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research has laid off an undisclosed number of staff members, just over three years after its promising launch to reshape the national discourse on racial and ethnic disparities.

Lindsay Clancy indicted for allegedly killing her three children in Duxbury

A Plymouth County grand jury on Friday indicted Lindsay Marie Clancy for allegedly killing her three young children in the family’s Duxbury home in January

Shannon O’Brien, the state’s top cannabis regulator, suspended from role a year into her appointment
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has suspended Shannon O’Brien as the state’s top cannabis regulator, removing the former treasurer and one-time gubernatorial nominee only a year after she tapped O’Brien for the position.

Biden sending aides to Detroit to address autoworkers strike, says ‘record profits’ should be shared

“No one wants to strike,” President Biden said. “But I respect workers’ right to use their options under the collective bargaining system and I understand the workers’ frustration.”
UAW strike hits 3 plants as it seeks big raises and other gains

Lawyers for Karen Read, charged in death of Boston police officer boyfriend, ask that her bail be dropped

Read's lawyer, David Yannetti, described Read as “one of the most recognizable criminal defendants in America.”

Now that a popular cold medicine has been found ineffective, what should sick people do?
After an FDA advisory panel found that an ingredient in many cold medicines does not work, some doctors say that steam, rest, and hydration are the best remedies anyway.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Dana-Farber blindsided Brigham and Women’s. The blowback will be strong.

Brigham leaders were sure they had a deal to extend their partnership with the famed cancer institute. Then Dana-Farber bolted.
Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

Special counsel seeking limited gag order on Trump in elections case

Federal prosecutors have asked the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s indictment on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election to impose “a narrowly tailored” gag order on him, citing his “near-daily” social media attacks on numerous people involved in the case, according to court papers released Friday.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Southern New England set for effects of Hurricane Lee, should avoid direct hit

The region may have dodged a bullet, with a direct hit from the hurricane unlikely. Had it hit head-on, the storm would have likely produced significant flooding.
Follow live updates on Hurricane Lee Hurricane Lee approaches New England with effects likely confined to the coast On Cape Cod, storm shakes up wedding plans on one of year’s busiest weekends to say ‘I do’
LIVE UPDATES

These maps show how Hurricane Lee is affecting New England
Hurricane Lee remained a large Category 1 storm Saturday as it churned over the western Atlantic with maximum sustained winds near 80 miles per hour toward southern New England and Atlantic Canada

As Mitt Romney announces end of political career, Massachusetts influence remains
Those who have known Romney for decades say they saw unmistakable echoes of his time as governor of Massachusetts in his pragmatic streak in the hyperpartisan US Capitol.

peter abraham | on baseball
Simply hiring a new baseball boss may not be enough to fix the Red Sox
The next boss will be the fourth over 13 calendar years, which suggests the coming weeks should be about more than filling one open job.

Blue Jays 3, Red Sox 0 | Red Sox not up to spoilers role in shutout loss to the Blue Jays, all alone in last place in AL East Chad Finn: Gathering nine Red Sox thoughts as the Chaim Bloom Era comes to an end
CONNECTIONS

Why my dad never forgot Rosh Hashana at Camp Myles Standish in 1944

A Jewish congregation in Taunton showed kindness that made him feel at home before heading to Europe in World War II.
MUSIC REVIEW

At TD Garden, Peter Gabriel puts on a show like no other

If Peter Gabriel’s sold-out TD Garden show on Thursday were someone’s first concert, they might walk out with a number of misconceptions about how these things are done.

‘This guy’s awesome, whoever he is’: These are MBTA drivers putting smiles on riders’ faces

Alone, these drivers may not be able to fix the T, but they can make the ride a little easier.

Nine ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston

The celebrations begin Sept. 15 and continue through Oct. 15, with music, film, dancing, and more
LOVE LETTERS

She was my first date after a long marriage

It seems unbelievable that she’s the next love of my life.
Hispanic Heritage Month
CONNECTIONS

My life was in danger trying to help children in Guatemala. I had to choose exile.

Ahead of Central American Independence Day in Boston, I went searching for a taste of home

IDEAS | OMAR VEGA

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Hyannis airport plan hits turbulence

Expanding the Cape Cod Gateway Airport could be a good idea, but backers need to show it’ll help address the region’s transportation needs.
MARCELA GARCÍA

The scourge of Mexican drug cartels
LETTERS

‘What did you learn in school today?’ (asking for a political stakeholder)
Addison Graham

Utah after Mitt Romney
NEWSLETTERS

La maldición de los carteles del narcotráfico en México

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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?

Share your thoughts on Peter Faneuil: Merchant prince, philanthropist, slave trader

Peter Faneuil was an active trafficker who financed voyages from Boston to West Africa to purchase hundreds of slaves. And he kept at least five slaves to serve his own household.
Watch | Boston Globe Today: How and why we compiled the history of Peter Faneuil

More recent News

Hawaii officials say DNA tests drop Maui fire death count to 97
Previously, officials said they believed at least 115 people had died in the fires, but further testing showed they had multiple DNA samples from some of those who died.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia’s Far East
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected Russia’s nuclear-capable bombers and a warship in its Pacific fleet on Saturday as he continued a trip in Russia’s Far East that has sparked Western concerns about an arms alliance that could fuel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.

Former Boston police officer indicted on Jan. 6 charges
A former Boston police officer was recently indicted on federal charges stemming from his alleged assault of an officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol.

Dan Shaughnessy | Dolphins at Patriots, Sun., 8:20 p.m.
Staying optimistic that the Patriots will beat the Dolphins, and other thoughts
The Patriots lost their opener at home last week, yet somehow, almost everyone walked out of Gillette Stadium feeling good about them.

Jet skier rescued amid big waves off Crane Beach in Ipswich

The man called 911 after falling off the jet ski amid high winds and big waves around 6 p.m. Friday, public safety officials said.

Dinner with Cupid
Blind date: ‘She grew up in the next town over from me’
These daters share a love for books and breweries. Will they end up on the same page?

Recommended reads

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.

These maps show when foliage will peak in New England — and across the country
Not all foliage is created equal, and each region is expected to peak at different times.

‘Pornographic films’ allegedly shot on yacht in Nantucket Harbor where retired doctor was arrested, man told police
The owner of the 80-foot yacht was arrested on drug and gun charges last week while the vessel was docked in Nantucket Harbor.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

It’s back-to-school month — time for a pop quiz! Test yourself to see how well you know your New England campus novels.

In the Huntington’s ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ antisemitism hits home, again

In a documentary of her life, singer Carol Sloane receives her overdue applause

I tracked my reading with the obsessiveness of a pro athlete. It did not go well.

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

SCOT LEHIGH

So long, Mitt Romney, man of many masks

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

How to get the most out of college — and save liberal democracy
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
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Hurricane Lee

Live updates: Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee triggers weather hazards, coastal flooding in New England

Lee, classified as a post-tropical cyclone Saturday morning, was churning in the Atlantic, bringing tropical-storm-like conditions to parts of coastal New England while moving north. Follow live updates.

These maps show how Hurricane Lee is affecting New England

Hurricane Lee remained a large Category 1 storm Saturday as it churned over the western Atlantic with maximum sustained winds near 80 miles per hour toward southern New England and Atlantic Canada

BU Center for Antiracist Research lays off staff members

Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research has laid off an undisclosed number of staff members, just over three years after its promising launch to reshape the national discourse on racial and ethnic disparities.

Norwegian Cruise Line change New England itineraries due to Hurricane Lee

The Norwegian Pearl, which was due to leave Boston Friday on a 7-day New England-Canada trip , now is due to depart Saturday, the cruise line said.

Sports

ST. MARY'S 15, WINTHROP 14

Behind Maxwell Parent’s guidance, St. Mary’s wrestles a win from Winthrop in the fourth quarter

The Spartans (2-0) trailed 14-0 in the fourth quarter, only to rattle off 15 unanswered points (13 from Parent) in the final frame and deliver coach Sean Driscoll his 100th career win.
FOXBOROUGH 14, NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH 0

Foxborough leans on Ben Angelini and its offensive line to grind out a win over North Attleborough

The senior rushed 16 times for 150 yards and a touchdown, leading the Warriors to victory at Beaupre Field in a crossover Hockomock League game.
BLUE JAYS 3, RED SOX 0

Red Sox not up to spoilers role in shutout loss to the Blue Jays, all alone in last place in AL East

Brayan Bello allowed four hits while striking out 10 and issuing one walk in six innings. The Red Sox starter gave up a three-run homer to Vladimir Guerrero in the third inning that accounted for all of Toronto's scoring.
BRUINS

Undrafted goalie William Rousseau looks to make his mark with Bruins at Prospects Challenge

RED SOX

Two ways to view Red Sox baseball ops with Chaim Bloom in charge: a positive side and a negative
college football

Harvard kicks off 150th season of football vs. St. Thomas, and the Crimson are expecting good things

Business

UAW strike hits 3 plants as it seeks big raises and other gains

Autoworkers walked off the job Friday at three factories that produce some of the Detroit carmakers’ most popular vehicles, the opening salvos in what could become a protracted strike that hurts the US economy and has an impact on the 2024 presidential election.

Biden sending aides to Detroit to address autoworkers strike, says ‘record profits’ should be shared

“No one wants to strike,” President Biden said. “But I respect workers’ right to use their options under the collective bargaining system and I understand the workers’ frustration.”

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector
magazine
Hispanic Heritage Month

Honoring 100 change-making leaders across Massachusetts
My Boston History

Searching for a taste of home in and around the city

Marcela García

What does it mean to lose special places where Latinos gather in Boston?
CONNECTIONS

My dad never forgot Rosh Hashana at Camp Myles Standish in 1944

metro

Healey declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lee churns north

On Cape Cod, storm shakes up wedding plans on one of year’s busiest weekends to say ‘I do’

Lindsay Clancy indicted for allegedly killing her three children in Duxbury

sports

‘That’s something that intrigues me.’ Front office role interests Red Sox manager Alex Cora, but not now

Steve Sawyer has coached Hamilton-Wenham cross-country for more than 40 years, but he’s never had a group quite like this year’s boys’ team

‘Banana Ball’ comes to the Baseball Hall of Fame with display, weekend of activities, and exhibition game

business

Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

The Mass. housing market: How it went. How it’s going.

Shares of biotech Neumora retreat after raising $250 million in IPO

politics

Biden sending aides to Detroit to address autoworkers strike, says ‘record profits’ should be shared

Special counsel seeking limited gag order on Trump in elections case

US military to interview witnesses wounded at chaotic airport bombing in Afghanistan

Nation

Climate change could bring more monster storms like Hurricane Lee to New England

In coastal New England, a matter-of-fact girding for Hurricane Lee

Hurricane Lee approaches New England with effects likely confined to the coast

World

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects Russian bombers and a warship on a visit to Russia’s Far East

Searchers look for more than 10,000 missing in flooded Libyan city where death toll eclipsed 11,000

Belarus leader proposes three-way cooperation with Russia’s Putin and North Korea’s Kim

opinion

A memorable missive from the ‘legal department’ at ‘Car Talk’

By all means, bring on the reform of primary care

Surveying Leominster’s damage, with faith in city’s resilience

lifestyle

She was my first date after a long marriage

A parent’s coping guide for back-to-school teen anxiety

Dating in Boston has been rough

food & dining

Restaurants in R.I., Maine, still struggle to find workers

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

These two Boston-area restaurants made Bon Appétit’s ‘Best New Restaurants’ list

travel

Falling for Woodbury, ‘the most charming small town in Connecticut’

These maps show when foliage will peak in New England — and across the country

Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

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

A lament for a vanishing paradise, through the 300-year history of one plot of land

It’s back-to-school month — time for a pop quiz! Test yourself to see how well you know your New England campus novels.

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 10

Movies

After seeing 20-plus films in six days, our critic shares some final highlights from this year’s TIFF

Drew Barrymore stalking suspect trespasses at fashion show looking for Emma Watson, police say

‘Scrapper’: A tender tale about a kid with serious mettle

Television

Milli Vanilli documentary revisits a sad scandal

A so-so thriller is lurking in this ‘Wilderness’

Helena Bonham Carter, ‘Nolly’ coming to ‘Masterpiece’

music

At TD Garden, Peter Gabriel puts on a show like no other

Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service reach back 20 years

In a documentary of her life, singer Carol Sloane receives her overdue applause

Theater/Dance

In the Huntington’s ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ antisemitism hits home, again

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

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

Health

Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

Your health insurance costs are likely going up in R.I. next year. Here’s by how much.

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

Obituaries

Fernando Botero, artist of whimsical rotundity, is dead at 91

Tony Award-winner Michael McGrath, mourned as ‘adorable, mischievous, brilliant,’ dies at 65

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