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Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike. No deal yet for actors.

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

THE FINE PRINT

Vantage Travel is bankrupt. But what about its owner? Two lawsuits say he should reimburse customers who lost millions.
Attorneys general in New York and Pennsylvania are suing Vantage’s longtime owner Hank Lewis personally in an effort to recoup some of the $109 million owed to customers whose trips never happened.

And Mayor Wu’s pick to represent Boston on the MBTA’s oversight board is . . .
Boston feels the T's woes on a bigger scale than any other city or town. But it hasn't had a voice on the agency's oversight board for some years now.

Elevator breakdowns plague Boston Housing Authority building
Elevator breakdowns have been frequent, according to some residents. Some of them are elderly or have physical disabilities that make climbing and descending stairs dangerous and nearly impossible without assistance.

Massachusetts education leaders hope to jump start a new era of charter school growth
Massachusetts education leaders hope to jump start a new era of charter school growth

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? People on the internet are freaking out.

Man to be arraigned in connection with fatal 2022 shooting of 17-year-old boy in Quincy

Man, woman arrested for unlicensed dental clinic in Milford convenience store

White House steps up warnings of shutdown impact as deadline nears

Patriots 15, Jets 10

Matthew Judon's sack of Zach Wilson should have sealed a victory, but the Patriots gave the Jets two more chances.

Dan Shaughnessy

The Patriots should be thankful they can count on one thing — beating the Jets

With pressure mounting and staring at an 0-3 start, Bill Belichick did what he always does against the Jets.

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner claims Patriots quarterback Mac Jones hit him with a low blow

Christian Barmore and the Patriots held Zach Wilson and the Jets to 171 yards of total offense.

A victory over the Jets is no indication if the Patriots are trending in the right direction

Pharaoh Brown's 58-yard catch and run gave the Patriots a 10-0 lead in the second quarter.

Christopher Price | Between the hashmarks

In a surprising twist, Pharaoh Brown — the third tight end — is an offensive spark for the Patriots

The Jets are pointed in the wrong direction with Zach Wilson at quarterback.

Ben Volin | On football

Jets say they are standing by Zach Wilson, but it’s time to sit him down and find another quarterback

New designs on office life: Companies hope the workplace can be ‘a magnet, not a mandate.’
Assigned cubicles and offices are out. “Touch-down spaces,” “coffee bars,” and “neighborhoods” are in. And video screens? They’re seemingly everywhere.

Beth Teitell

It’s the rich guy’s way to look approachable and the approachable guy’s way to look rich
Men have a new uniform. It’s the quarter-zip sweater, and it’s gone fancy.

Many institutions — including hospitals — have walked back mask mandates, the CDC is no longer tracking new COVID infections, and access to free testing is stunted as the state closed all of its free “Stop the Spread” testing sites and some of the largest health insurers in Massachusetts are no longer providing free over-the-counter COVID tests.

‘I can’t end my disability’: Immunocompromised Bostonians on navigating the pandemic post-public health emergency

As mask mandates, access to free testing, and case data wane, some of those most vulnerable to the virus bear a heightened responsibility to maintain their own safety. A recent spike in case numbers adds to the stress.

Hispanic Heritage Month

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

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100

Four girls at an athletic field in Roxbury, at a recreational sporting event sponsored by La Alianza Hispana.

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Conexión Latina Newport staff and volunteers have created Festival Latino to celebrate the Hispanic community on Aquidneck Island and beyond.

First-ever Festival Latino to highlight the Hispanic community’s traditions and culture

Gael García Bernal in "Cassandro."

Gael García Bernal delivers a knockout performance in ‘Cassandro’

Lewis Talun, left, and his brother Ollie participate in the “Fluff on the nose” competition at the Fluff Festival in Union Square.

Crowds brave downpours for 18th Fluff Fest in Union Square

Fluff Fest, as locals call it, celebrates innovation in and around Somerville’s Union Square neighborhood, paying tribute to Marshmallow Fluff, which was invented in the region in 1917, according to Jessica Eshleman, executive director of Union Square Main Streets, which organizes the event.

Olivia Ippolito blows bubbles with her 2 1/2-year-old son, Levi, as his occupational therapist, Kayla, looks on. Federal law requires an initial meeting take place within 45 days. But it took more than nine months for Levi to get off the waitlist and be evaluated, forcing him to lose time for crucial interventions.

‘It’s criminal’: Hundreds of infants, toddlers face long delays to get crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.

“The child gets on the waitlist and by the time you’re able to get them, they’re within a year of aging out,” a provider told the Globe. “And we know how critical it is to get to them in those early years.”

Jason Benson Green, 15, was shot and killed Friday afternoon in Brockton, according to his mother, Pemi Benson.

‘It’s not going to be the same without him’: Brockton mother grieves for her teen son fatally shot Friday

Pemi Benson, who identified her 15-year-old son Jason as the victim in Friday’s shooting, struggled with her loss this weekend, surrounded by loved ones.

Opinion

Teens Speak

Teens Speak

We asked. They delivered. Teens from across the country offer a candid look at how they’re navigating life, school, friendships, social media, expectations, and so much more.

Tell us: What do you think it means to be a teenager today?

No, the MCAS exam isn’t holding kids back

MARCELA GARCÍA

Tensions rise between Haiti and the Dominican Republic over border closure

Solo senators hold too much power over appointments

What’s in a name? In Peter Faneuil’s case, multitudes

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

Police investigating assaults on four people Saturday evening near Berklee campus
Boston police responded to three separate incidents within a few blocks of each other. No serious injuries were reported.

LOVE LETTERS

My ex says we should stay roommates
Also, we have a dog.

white sox 3, red sox 2 (6 inn.)

Rain cuts Red Sox’ loss short, but future of rotation continues to come into focus with Kutter Crawford’s performance
Crawford took the mound for his 22nd start, going 5⅓ innings, yielding four hits and three runs while walking three and striking out seven.

William Pounds, MIT Sloan School dean who chaired a key Vietnam War-era panel, dies at 95
William Pounds, MIT Sloan School dean who chaired a key Vietnam War-era panel, dies at 95

MUSIC REVIEW

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel a powerhouse pop tandem at rainy Gillette
The two singers share a theatricality — not to mention packed back catalogs — that made their show Saturday night at Gillette Stadium a top-to-bottom joyride.

innovation economy

10 insights into the state of today’s tech sector
Venture capitalists are sitting on their wallets, startups are hanging in there, geography is becoming less and less relevant for funding, and other takeaways.

Globe Summit 2023

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter is interviewed virtually by the Globe’s Jeneé Osterheldt, for the Boston Globe Summit 2023 in WBUR’s City Space.

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks creative inspiration with Jeneé Osterheldt at Globe Summit

The Springfield native discussed inspirations for her award-winning "Black Panther" designs, growing up in Springfield, and her path to Hollywood.

Social justice groups are ‘already solving the problems.’ Now they need more from philanthropists, panelists say. See more from Globe Summit 2023

Recommended reads

Aaron Bisson, left, and Edward Jahn stack products at Yankee Mattress in Agawam. The company was acquired in 2021 by Teamshares, an investment firm that will gradually turn ownership over to the company's employees.

Why one investment firm aims to buy companies, and gradually turn them over to the employees

A new kind of private equity investor is drawing big funding with a long-term bet on workers.

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.”

Bob Ryan

ESPN takes its shot at the NBA’s all-time top 30 — and it’s pretty much on target
These kinds of "best of" lists and rankings are bound to create arguments, but we have few complaints with this tabulation.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

Stevie Nicks performs at Gillette Stadium Saturday night.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel a powerhouse pop tandem at rainy Gillette

Ms. Magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary. Its archives, housed at Smith College in Northampton, offer a wealth of history and inspiration for feminists old, new, and yet-to-be.

At Smith College, 372 boxes full of fascinating feminist history

Taylor Mac performs “24-Decade History of Popular Music” at St. Ann’s Warehouse in New York in 2016.

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

Pat Flynn (left) and his Fiddlehead bandmates.

Fiddlehead frontman (and schoolteacher) Pat Flynn claims the space where hardcore and history meet

Special Projects

Photo Illustration

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

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

A Dominican Republic soldier stands on the bank of the Massacre River, a natural border with Haiti, down river from the construction of a canal on the Haitian side, in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, on Sept. 15.

El reciente conflicto entre Haití y la República Dominicana

The view overlooking the courtyard at the Brookline Housing Authority Trustman Apartments complex in Brookline on April 11, 2023.

State-funded housing too precious to be left vacant

A bicyclist made their way down the bus lane on Boylston Street between Exeter and Dartmouth streets, June 7.

No, building bikes lanes isn’t enough. Boston should also ...

The Stones have a new album coming out and the song that’s been released so far — “Angry” — is not just unmistakably Rolling Stones, it’s terrific Rolling Stones.

The Rolling Stones keep rolling on

Dennis Rodman, in hot pink feather boa and full makeup, at a book signing for his memoir “Bad As I Wanna Be” in 1996.

Dennis Rodman’s unflagging queer allyship

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

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

‘I can’t end my disability’: Immunocompromised Bostonians on navigating the pandemic post-public health emergency

As mask mandates, access to free testing, and case data wane, some of those most vulnerable to the virus bear a heightened responsibility to maintain their own safety. A recent spike in case numbers adds to the stress.

'I can’t end my disability': Immunocompromised Bostonians on life post-COVID public health emergency

As mask mandates, access to free testing, and case data wane, those most vulnerable to COVID bear a heightened responsibility of maintaining their own safety.

Elevator breakdowns plague Boston Housing Authority building

Elevator breakdowns have been frequent, according to some residents. Some of them are elderly or have physical disabilities that make climbing and descending stairs dangerous and nearly impossible without assistance.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? People on the internet are freaking out.

There may be a new celebrity supercouple to obsess over, and predictably, the internet is rife with excitement. After Taylor Swift was seen cheering on the Chiefs next to Travis Kelce’s mother at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, many jumped online to show their support for the possible pairing.

Sports

Yankees designated hitter Aaron Judge walkes back to the dugout after being called out on strikes to end the fifth inning.

diamondbacks 7, yankees 1

Yankees eliminated from playoff contention by Diamondbacks, ending six-year postseason run

New York, which finishes with a six-game trip after Monday’s series finale, is in danger of finishing with a losing record for the first time since 1992.

The Orioles' Aaron Hicks beat the throw to score a run in the fifth inning.

orioles 5, guardians 1

Orioles beat Guardians behind Kyle Gibson’s strong start, move closer to securing AL East title

Gibson (15-9) allowed one run and five hits while striking out four in seven innings as Baltimore took a 2½-game lead over second-place Tampa Bay.

North Andover's Jake Bobo skied above Carolina's Donte Jackson in the fourth quarter Sunday in Seattle, coming down with his second NFL catch and first touchdown.

Watch: Belmont Hill alum Jake Bobo scores first NFL touchdown with highlight-reel catch

At 6-foot-4 and 207 pounds, Bobo was a preseason sensation in the Pacific Northwest, scoring twice in three games and quickly becoming a fan favorite.

Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner claims Patriots quarterback Mac Jones hit him with a low blow

UNITED STATES 2, SOUTH AFRICA 0

USWNT sends captain Megan Rapinoe off toward retirement in winning style

HS FOOTBALL | PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

High school football: Week 3 Players of the Week from across Eastern Mass.

Business

Writers Guild and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal to end strike. No deal yet for actors.

Union leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.

Hollywood’s writers strike is on the verge of ending. What happens next?

Now that a tentative deal has been struck to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months, several steps remain before the industry gets back to normal.

It’s the rich guy’s way to look approachable and the approachable guy’s way to look rich

Vantage Travel is bankrupt. But what about its owner? Two lawsuits say he should reimburse customers who lost millions.

magazine

Interior designer Rachel Dunham chose comfy leather seats by Ethnicraft for the sunroom because they are easy to move for different situations. Northe Woodworking made the walnut desk, which has a track for the folding partition embedded into the top. “The accordion window can be pulled across the desk to cut down on sound without blocking light,” says Dan Hisel of Hisel Flynn Architects.

Your Home: Make It Modern

Their home taste was traditional. Then they moved to Lexington’s Peacock Farm.

The writer and his dad after the writer made a hole-in-one in 2012.

I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.

This week's daters: Hannah and Lane.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We both have unique jobs so it was interesting hearing about hers’

A relative gives me the same gift every year but I don’t use it. How do I stop it?

metro

Mary Skelton Roberts has been named a new member of the Board of Directors of the MBTA.

And Mayor Wu’s pick to represent Boston on the MBTA’s oversight board is . . .

Police investigating fatal stabbing in Cumberland, R.I.

‘It’s criminal’: Hundreds of infants, toddlers face long delays to get crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.

sports

Bruins goalie prospect Brandon Bussi blocks off advancing Rangers forward Will Cuylle during his 29-save shutout performance in the preseason opener Sunday at TD Garden.

Brandon Bussi backstops Bruins to victory over Rangers in preseason opener

William Byron advances to NASCAR’s round of 8 with win at Texas

Rangers suddenly in control of AL West after completing sweep of Mariners

business

The Vantage Travel cruise ship Ocean Explorer docked at the Cruiseport Gloucester Marine Terminal on April 27.

Vantage Travel is bankrupt. But what about its owner? Two lawsuits say he should reimburse customers who lost millions.

New designs on office life: Companies hope the workplace can be ‘a magnet, not a mandate.’

10 insights into the state of today’s tech sector

politics

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, right, accompanied by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, left, steps away from the podium after speaking at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, on April 24.

The Biden administration is poised to allow Israeli citizens to travel to the US without a US visa

US will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts Pacific leaders

The Supreme Court will hear a case with a lot of ‘buts’ & ‘ifs’ over the meaning of ‘and’

Nation

Sydney Carney walks through her home, which was destroyed by a wildfire on Aug. 11, in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Residents prepare to return to sites of homes demolished in Lahaina wildfire 7 weeks ago

Jury selection set to open in terrorism trial of extended family stemming from 2018 New Mexico raid

A NASA spacecraft comes home with an asteroid gift for Earth

World

French President Emmanuel Macron.

President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup

US provided Canada with intelligence on killing of Sikh leader

Amid Black Sea threats, Ukraine steps up use of new shipping route

opinion

An assault unit commander from the 3rd Assault Brigade raises the Ukrainian flag as a symbol of liberation of the frontline village of Andriivka, Ukraine, on Sept. 16.

US support for Ukraine is waning. That’s a bad sign for democracy.

When FIFA brings the World Cup to Boston, it must commit to workers’ rights

A fire at a Sutton motel raises questions about shelters the state is opening for migrants

lifestyle

My ex says we should stay roommates

The 11th annual Tell It Slant Poetry Festival unites poets at the altar of Emily Dickinson

I can see his new life, literally, through his window

food & dining

Aftermath of fire at the Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island.

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

Naomi Campbell shared that she’s pre-menopausal. She’s not the only one.

travel

Aftermath of fire at the Harborside Inn on Block Island, Rhode Island.

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

There’s a travel secret to overcoming the frustration of being locked out of the region’s most scenic races

Arts

"Olympia" by Édouard Manet, 1863-65.

Manet, Degas, and the nude that changed everything

Two photo shows capture the shapes of water

Rare Wyeth painting bought for $4 at N.H. thrift store sells for $150,000 at auction

Books

Heather Cox Richardson (”Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America”) is in conversation with Meghna Chakrabarti at 6:30 p.m. Thursday virtually via Brookline Booksmith.

Author readings around Boston Sept. 24-30

Arrowsmith Press organizes memorial reading for Ukrainian novelist killed in bombing; annual Provincetown Book Festival opens Sept. 29; celebrating the art of indie comics and graphic novels

At Smith College, 372 boxes full of fascinating feminist history

Movies

Pete Davidson and Paul Dano star in “Dumb Money,” a film about Brockton-raised investor Keith Gill who waged a cold war against Wall Street over GameStop stock in 2021. Gill was a star runner at Brockton High School and later Stonehill College, featured here on Dano's sweat shirt.

How much Mass. is in ‘Dumb Money,’ the movie about Brockton investor ‘Roaring Kitty’ and his GameStop gambit?

Fifth annual Taiwan Film Festival of Boston brings six Taiwanese films to the AMC at Boston Common

‘Dumb Money’ — is it worth yours?

Television

From left: William McInnes, Todd Lasance, and Olivia Swann in "NCIS: Sydney."

Coming in November: ‘NCIS’ franchise expands down under

Jay Leno on his ‘ridiculous’ R.I. house, how he’s feeling, and why he likes Joe Biden

‘Sex Education’ ends at just the right time

music

Stevie Nicks performs at Gillette Stadium Saturday night.

Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel a powerhouse pop tandem at rainy Gillette

A maverick triumphant: John Zorn at 70

Ireland’s Mick Flannery is finally getting a foothold in America

Theater/Dance

Taylor Mac performs “24-Decade History of Popular Music” at St. Ann’s Warehouse in New York in 2016.

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

A murder, a marriage, a ghost, and some barbecue. ‘Fat Ham’ adds new flavors to ‘Hamlet.’

In ‘POTUS,’ seven stressed women and one clown for a president

Health

Isabella Rowe takes a phone call at the Harris Center for Mental Health in Houston, as part of the 988 Lifeline.

In its first year, calls to 988 Lifeline increase 50 percent in Rhode Island

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.

Obituaries

William Pounds, a former MIT Sloan School dean.

William Pounds, MIT Sloan School dean who chaired a key Vietnam War-era panel, dies at 95

Erwin Olaf, photographer with an eye for the theatrical, dies at 64

Stephen Gould, tenor best known for tackling Wagner, dies at 61