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Why Massachusetts may fall behind removing lead from drinking water

WATCH: Deputy Washington bureau chief Tal Kopan joins us to explain why Massachusetts is getting less money than it needs to replace lead water lines.

Why Massachusetts may fall behind removing lead from drinking water

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Boston College suspends men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams indefinitely for hazing

University administrators “determined that hazing had occurred within the program,” according to a statement released Wednesday.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

More hazing, this time in Wrentham and at Boston College. When does it end?

Some progress has been made and awareness raised but the incidents depressingly and destructively continue.

Biden administration will again allow Americans to order free COVID-19 tests
The Department of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25, and that no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service.

Initial autopsy results identify medical issue in death of Patriots fan at Gillette, did not suggest ‘traumatic injury’

The precise cause of death will require further testing by the state medical examiner’s office, Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said Wednesday. No charges have been filed in Dale Mooney's death.

Man fatally injured at Gillette was punched twice in head by man in Miami Dolphins jersey, witness says Friends mourn Dale Mooney, longtime fan who died after fight at Patriots game

These 275 Massachusetts schools were identified as needing state assistance or intervention
Results from the spring 2023 MCAS, which were released Tuesday, threw the educational damage of the pandemic into stark relief: Three years after Massachusetts shuttered its schools, students have yet to recover academically.

These 66 Massachusetts schools were recognized by the state for strong performance See 2023 MCAS scores for schools across the state

Following layoffs, Boston University announces ‘inquiry’ into Ibram Kendi’s Antiracist Center
The assessment comes less than a week after Kendi laid off more than half the Center’s staff.

A subtropical storm could make its way to New England this weekend

National Grid to drop electric rates for upcoming winter season

Tell us: What’s your favorite New England fall activity?

United Auto Workers members attended a rally in Detroit last week.

Economic gloom adds urgency to auto workers’ strike demands and imperils Biden

Interviews with a dozen workers on the picket line in Wayne, Mich., revealed deep frustration with an economy still reeling from inflation and yawning inequality.

Three siblings with cystic fibrosis bonded over daily struggles. Then came a breakthrough drug.
With Vertex's cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta, death no longer looms so close for many patients. But now, they face unfamiliar worries about careers, money, and old age — “the existential threat of living.”

What the Dana-Farber, Brigham divorce means for patients
The decision could pull apart care teams and force some to change which doctors they see.

Gisele Bundchen attends the Gisele Bundchen x Gaia Herbs Launch Event on Sept. 15, 2023 in New York City.

4 things we learned from Gisele Bundchen’s wide-ranging People interview

Nearly a year after her divorce from Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen discussed the impact of the split on her family, their life in Miami, and giving up alcohol.

Klaviyo breaks Boston tech’s two-year IPO drought. What does that mean for the economy?
In its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Klaviyo’s stock closed at $32.76, giving it a valuation of about $10 billion.

Globe Summit 2023

Antiviolence advocate David Hogg says young people are coming for politicians’ jobs in talk at Globe Summit

Gen Z is defying the stereotype that young people are disengaged from politics, with many young candidates aiming to oust longtime elected leaders, antiviolence activist David Hogg said at the Globe Summit on Wednesday.

The future of news is entrepreneurial and expansive, industry leaders say at Globe Summit See the full schedule for Globe Summit 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month

The Acostas in Havana — parents Antonio and Rosa Acosta, 2-year-old Rosalin in her mother’s arms, and brother Anthony.

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

Performers with Aqua Sol Serano, from Hyde Square Task Force Youth in Action, danced to the sounds of Jorge Arce and his musicians. To celebrate the start of Latinx Heritage Month, a Fiesta en la Plaza was held on Boston’s City Hall Plaza.

Latinx Heritage Month kicks off with fiesta on City Hall Plaza

The beautiful resistance of Boston Celtics center Al Horford.

The Hispanic History I Carry With Me: Al Horford

Veronica Robles (center), a Boston-based Mariachi singer, with Cassandra McDonald (left) and Nicole Edgecomb (right), is slated to perform at the City of Boston’s Fiesta en la Plaza.

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston

The impact Billie Jean King had on the movement for women's rights cannot be overstated.

tara sullivan

A commemorative salute to Billie Jean King and her impact, and other thoughts

It was 50 years ago that King struck a blow for equality in a match that she won "fair and square," according to her vanquished opponent.

Tara Sullivan: What would have happened if Billie Jean King had lost to Bobby Riggs 50 years ago?

The main house, an efficient 30-by-40-foot box, is connected by a small mudroom to a simple 20-by-30-foot garage with a family room and Jonathan’s art studio above it. (He also has one downtown.) The building in the foreground is The Off Grid Spa, Leyea’s polarity and aesthetics practice.

Harnessing the power of love and the sun, Rockport family lives off the grid

A family of five enlists Yankee Barn Homes to create a modern farmhouse in Rockport, where they’ve been living off the grid for about a year.

Adjani Salmon as Kwabena in "Dreaming Whilst Black."

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Inventive, observant ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ leaves you wanting more

Showtime is running the small British gem, which originally appeared on the BBC over the summer.

Opinion

The Supreme Court’s current majority holds the view that unless a right, or a prohibition like the federal gun law at issue, was contemplated by the drafters of our Constitution, it cannot possibly be reconciled with it.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

The Supreme Court is set on a course that dooms us to repeat history

Rulings on crucial rights and protections will turn on one key question: whether they are “deeply rooted in our nation’s history and tradition.” That should worry us all.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Behind the biggest hospital story to rock Boston in 30 years: ‘Everyone knew’

JEFF JACOBY

Live long and prosper

SCOT LEHIGH

There they go again: Trump and his enablers spread another large lie

EDITORIAL

Don’t blame domestic violence victims in child welfare cases

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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

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The Biden administration finally named a coordinator to combat book bans. That was the easy part.

Even as they see a political opportunity to take on the conservative “parents’ rights” movement, the options for the federal government to engage are limited and themselves politically fraught.

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announces tour, Fenway Park show in 2024
Vermont native Noah Kahan announced his 2024 "We'll All Be Here Forever" tour Wednesday, which will take the "Dial Drunk" singer to arenas across the country.

Federal judge dismisses property owners’ lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s new shore access law

US District Court Judge William E. Smith found that the case brought by the Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers lacked standing in federal court

‘Unacceptable, unacceptable:’ Healey frustrated by subway near misses, vows to work to put T safety on track.
“Nobody is more frustrated than me whenever I hear of an instance like that," Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday after a report of another near-miss. "But know that we are on it."

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I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.
When my dad told me to spread his ashes on the third green, I knew what he meant.

Some N.H. residents are balking at an ordinance requiring them to cut their lawns

Receiving the notice made Jacqui Pierce even more determined to convert her lawn into an oasis for pollinators.

Mow-no-more? How to make a pollinator-friendly yard.

Celebrating its 400th anniversary, the leading name in crashing, banging, and clanging has made a home here
Cymbal-maker Zildjian, described as the oldest family-run business in America, was founded in Turkey in 1623 but now makes its home in Norwell. On Wednesday, it's planning quite a bash to mark its milestone.

Joe’s Pizza, a New York classic, is now open in Harvard Square until 3 a.m.
Who said local nightlife was dead?

In bid to stop Trump, one group is making different pitch to independents and Democrats: Vote GOP
With a largely drama-less Democratic presidential field, a new super PAC is trying to persuade independent voters in New England — and beyond — to vote in the GOP primary.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tiya Miles on a recent walk around Walden Pond.

In her new book, Tiya Miles explores how wilderness influenced powerful women in American history

BlackBox Film Festival makes space for Black student filmmakers in the Boston area

Books podcasts to help you feel like you've joined your favorite book club.

10 podcasts that will make you feel like you’re in a book club

Janelle Monáe performs at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sunday night.

At MGM Music Hall, a Janelle Monáe joy ride

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, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

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

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Astrida Schaeffer received an infusion of Leqembi at Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Aug. 15.

Hampus Hillerstrom and Jo Ann Simons

People with Down syndrome deserve access to Alzheimer’s treatment

During a Sept. 11 campaign event in Rye, N.H., Chris Christie, a Republican presidential primary candidate, autographed a photo of him with Barack Obama.

Carine Hajjar

Chris Christie takes on mission impossible in GOP presidential nomination race

A cyclist sloshed through Coolidge Corner.

EDITORIAL

When building bike lanes isn’t enough

The upper shelves at Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, Vt., were spared by the flood waters that laid waste to downtown in July.

IDEAS | BRYAN PFEIFFER

After the Vermont flood

Army veteran Bob Perry entered a polling precinct to cast a ballot in the Massachusetts presidential primaries in 2020 in Seekonk.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Keep Trump on the ballot and let voters decide

"This city is special," the author writes, "and Boston, so restrained in emotion, deserves to hear this more often."

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

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Metro

September brings first hints of fall weather and possibly more flooding

An area of low pressure will be moving northward along the coastline bringing more rain, humidity and even some thunderstorms. It is still unclear just how far north this rain will come and how long it will last.

RI EDUCATION

Half of Providence students were chronically absent during 2022-2023 school year

Attendance has improved since the pandemic, but is still far worse than it was before the state takeover in 2019

Following layoffs, Boston University announces ‘inquiry’ into Ibram Kendi’s Antiracist Center

The assessment comes less than a week after Kendi laid off more than half the Center’s staff.

NH POLITICS

Investigators conclude N.H. lawmaker doesn’t live in the district he represents

Troy Merner, a Republican from Lancaster, wrongfully claimed his office as his home. Now, the attorney general’s office is reviewing whether broke the law when he voted in local elections and claimed mileage for the wrong address.

Sports

Senior twins Max (left) and Michael Sanchez (right) have emerged as a powerful running tandem for the Amesbury football team.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL | Week 3 preview

Twin running backs Max and Mike Sanchez share the load — and a healthy sibling rivalry — that drives Amesbury’s football team

The senior twins primarily played defensive back until this year, when they were thrust into starring roles as the lead backs in Amesbury’s Wing-T offense.

The Angels' Shohei Ohtani will be one of the most anticipated free agents in recent memory.

MLB

Shohei Ohtani’s elbow surgery goes well as the two-way star heads into free agency

The Angels’ two-way star is expected to be available as a hitter on opening day next season and return to the mound in 2025.

Bruins

How pre-training camp workouts have become so important for the Bruins and other NHL teams

Whereas NFL camps feature the dreaded conditioning tests and lots of time dedicated to getting into playing shape, NHLers are expected to be in game shape on Day 1.

Kevin Paul Dupont I On hockey

Brad Marchand, captain of the Boston Bruins? Actually, it’s just what this team needs.

RANGERS 15, RED SOX 5

Rangers rout Red Sox as a lost season continues to spiral

2023-24 women's college hockey preview

Northeastern is still the team to beat in local women’s college hockey

Business

Franzen, Grisham, and other prominent authors sue OpenAI

They accuse the company of infringing on their copyrights by using their books to train its popular ChatGPT chatbot.

Klaviyo breaks Boston tech’s two-year IPO drought. What does that mean for the economy?

In its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Klaviyo’s stock closed at $32.76, giving it a valuation of about $10 billion.

GE tells judge UK firm sold thousands of bogus jet-engine parts

Entrepreneurial growth in US is spearheaded by young adults, Babson report finds

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PERSPECTIVE

The number of Americans living to 100 is exploding. But there’s a glaring problem.

COOKING

Add potato gnocchi to your cooking repertoire

From left: Constanza Cabello, Elias Torres, Amanda M. Fernández, Jay Calderín, Silvia López Chavez, and Dr. Daniela RamÍrez Schrempp

Hispanic Heritage Month

Meet six Mass. leaders from Amplify LatinX's ALX100 list

Head to Boston Landing this Saturday for a free event to celebrate the season.

Your Week Ahead

Why Massachusetts may fall behind removing lead from drinking water

Boston College suspends men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams indefinitely for hazing

More hazing, this time in Wrentham and at Boston College. When does it end?

Biden administration will again allow Americans to order free COVID-19 tests The Department of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25, and that no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service.

Initial autopsy results identify medical issue in death of Patriots fan at Gillette, did not suggest ‘traumatic injury’

Following layoffs, Boston University announces ‘inquiry’ into Ibram Kendi’s Antiracist Center The assessment comes less than a week after Kendi laid off more than half the Center’s staff.

A subtropical storm could make its way to New England this weekend

National Grid to drop electric rates for upcoming winter season

Tell us: What’s your favorite New England fall activity?

Economic gloom adds urgency to auto workers’ strike demands and imperils Biden

What the Dana-Farber, Brigham divorce means for patients The decision could pull apart care teams and force some to change which doctors they see.

4 things we learned from Gisele Bundchen’s wide-ranging People interview

Klaviyo breaks Boston tech’s two-year IPO drought. What does that mean for the economy? In its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Klaviyo’s stock closed at $32.76, giving it a valuation of about $10 billion.

Antiviolence advocate David Hogg says young people are coming for politicians’ jobs in talk at Globe Summit

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Latinx Heritage Month kicks off with fiesta on City Hall Plaza

The Hispanic History I Carry With Me: Al Horford

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston

A commemorative salute to Billie Jean King and her impact, and other thoughts

Harnessing the power of love and the sun, Rockport family lives off the grid

Inventive, observant ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ leaves you wanting more

The Supreme Court is set on a course that dooms us to repeat history

Behind the biggest hospital story to rock Boston in 30 years: ‘Everyone knew’

Live long and prosper

There they go again: Trump and his enablers spread another large lie

Don’t blame domestic violence victims in child welfare cases

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?

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Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announces tour, Fenway Park show in 2024 Vermont native Noah Kahan announced his 2024 "We'll All Be Here Forever" tour Wednesday, which will take the "Dial Drunk" singer to arenas across the country.

Federal judge dismisses property owners’ lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s new shore access law

‘Unacceptable, unacceptable:’ Healey frustrated by subway near misses, vows to work to put T safety on track. “Nobody is more frustrated than me whenever I hear of an instance like that," Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday after a report of another near-miss. "But know that we are on it."

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September brings first hints of fall weather and possibly more flooding

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Following layoffs, Boston University announces ‘inquiry’ into Ibram Kendi’s Antiracist Center

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The Department of Health and Human Services says orders can be placed at COVIDTests.gov starting Sept. 25, and that no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service.

Following layoffs, Boston University announces ‘inquiry’ into Ibram Kendi’s Antiracist Center
The assessment comes less than a week after Kendi laid off more than half the Center’s staff.

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The decision could pull apart care teams and force some to change which doctors they see.

Klaviyo breaks Boston tech’s two-year IPO drought. What does that mean for the economy?
In its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, Klaviyo’s stock closed at $32.76, giving it a valuation of about $10 billion.

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?

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announces tour, Fenway Park show in 2024
Vermont native Noah Kahan announced his 2024 "We'll All Be Here Forever" tour Wednesday, which will take the "Dial Drunk" singer to arenas across the country.

‘Unacceptable, unacceptable:’ Healey frustrated by subway near misses, vows to work to put T safety on track.
“Nobody is more frustrated than me whenever I hear of an instance like that," Governor Maura Healey said Wednesday after a report of another near-miss. "But know that we are on it."

Press Play: Classical music the whole family can enjoy
Pushing a kid to listen to classical music (or to eat their vegetables) "because it’s good for you" will get you nowhere fast. Here are some enticing entry points.

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I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.
When my dad told me to spread his ashes on the third green, I knew what he meant.

Joe’s Pizza, a New York classic, is now open in Harvard Square until 3 a.m.
Who said local nightlife was dead?

In bid to stop Trump, one group is making different pitch to independents and Democrats: Vote GOP
With a largely drama-less Democratic presidential field, a new super PAC is trying to persuade independent voters in New England — and beyond — to vote in the GOP primary.