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Israel’s military orders civilians to evacuate Gaza City, ahead of a feared ground offensive
The directive, which comes on the seventh day of the war after a deadly Hamas attack, directs residents to flee deeper south into the Gaza Strip, a narrow coastal territory. Israel’s directive charged that Hamas militants were hiding in tunnels under the city.

Medway family trapped in Gaza: ‘Our short trip just turned into a nightmare’

Mass. law enforcement to step up security as Hamas calls for a ‘global day of rage’ Friday

At Brandeis, a different kind of response to Saturday’s horror

Student group puts up fliers at MIT, remembering abduction victims from Hamas invasion of Israel

Israel’s war with Hamas echoes through Mass. tech and life sciences industries

BPDA OK’s project that will transform Southie’s Andrew Square

The 3.8 million-square-foot project, just north of the MBTA Andrew station, includes 1,450 apartments, of which 17 percent will be set aside at affordable rents.

Concord family demands accountability after Black teen faces racist abuse
The family has hired an attorney, and the boy's father has reported the harassment to Concord police. He was subjected to taunting and physical violence, his parents say.

In their Eras era: Swifties kick off expected blockbuster weekend at AMC Boston Common
They wore DIY Swift-themed apparel and rocked Swift-themed Croc Jibbitz to a sold-out early-access premiere of “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” which was initially scheduled to release Friday. By Friday, it’ll be showing in 90 countries.

Look what you made her do: Boston venues bet on Taylor Swift movie mania

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ movie could have a $150 million weekend

Bruins reveal All-Centennial team, and here’s a hint: Bobby Orr headlines it.

The highlight of the Centennial Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel was the announcement of the 20-member all-time team.

Officials gather at Logan Airport Friday to unveil improvements at Terminal E and an exhibit marking 100 years of history

Officials will gather at Logan International Airport to celebrate the opening of four new gates and other improvements at Terminal E, while marking the 100th anniversary of the airport.
With new gates, Massport makes an $800 million bet on international travel at Logan

Republican Steve Scalise ends bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes to win

Next steps are uncertain as the House is essentially closed while the Republican majority tries to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.

Criminal complaints sought against three R.I. men in fight at Gillette Stadium that ended in death of Patriots fan

Police said they are asking a court clerk to charge the men with assault and battery and disorderly conduct.

Boston researchers have compiled what may be the country’s first city-commissioned database of enslaved people

The city has compiled records for more than 2,300 in Colonial Boston.

What to know about the allegations brought against Turtleboy blogger in Karen Read case

Authorities allege Aidan Kearney’s campaign of harassment began after Karen Read’s lawyers filed a motion in April asserting witnesses were framing Read for the death of her boyfriend, Boston police Officer John O’Keefe.

Five things we learned from Caroline Ellison’s bombshell testimony at the Sam Bankman-Fried trial

In one potentially damning detail, Ellison described crafting seven “alternative balance sheets” for Alameda in June 2022, hiding its relationship with FTX, to present to Alameda lenders, at Bankman-Fried’s request.

Partial Red Line shutdown begins this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

The 16-day closure of the Red Line's Ashmont branch and the Mattapan Trolley, first announced by the MBTA in August, begins Saturday and runs through Oct. 29.

FEMA officials visit Leominster to assess damage from ‘catastrophic’ flooding
Federal and state disaster relief officials on Thursday toured the city to view damage caused to public infrastructure, residences and businesses, Mayor Dean Mazzarella said.

Gary Washburn

In a changing NBA, Doc Rivers found that what he really needed was a timeout

Fired by the 76ers after all the issues with James Harden, the former Celtics coach is enjoying his time off for now.

Somerville’s abandoned Star Market has finally been sold. More housing and retail are on the way.

The Winter Hill grocery store has long been a blight on the neighborhood, officials said. A project promising 288 units of rental housing — 132 of them affordable — along with ground-level retail, will take its place.

How the Patriots chose to thank those who work behind the scenes at Gillette Stadium

Starting this summer, small, handwritten messages on team stationery were handed out by players to employees.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

Redeeming captives is a high Israeli priority. Destroying Hamas must be a higher one.

The terrorist group has often kidnapped hostages in order to extort Israel into freeing dangerous prisoners.
IDEAS | IAN URBINA

The return of an old scourge reveals a deep sickness in the global fishing industry
SCOT LEHIGH

On the presidential trail with N.H. voters

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The cycle of violence starts with the Israeli occupation
RENÉE GRAHAM

Who needs the circus when there are House Republicans?

Hispanic Heritage Month

On the air and off, José Massó has been heard

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

During Hispanic Heritage Month, doctor says R.I. can do better: ‘Taco Tuesday is not progress. It is appeasement.’

DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

More recent News

Sale of The Whitney highlights resilient hotel market
The building at 170 Charles St., which dates to 1909, was acquired by an affiliate of Egeria Group, a multinational investment firm.

Five injured in two-car, head-on crash in Ipswich

Two people were flown to Boston hospitals, and three others, including a 13-year-old, were taken by ambulances to hospitals following the crash that occurred around 5:10 p.m. Thursday on Route 1A, officials said.

Driscoll warns Mass. shelters ‘at capacity’
Driscoll said Massachusetts has almost 7,500 families — close to 23,000 people — enrolled in the state’s emergency assistance shelter system.

Colorado police officer convicted, another acquitted in killing of Elijah McClain
Jurors on Thursday convicted a Denver-area police officer of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault and acquitted another in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.

Brookline man sentenced to 42-months in prison for possessing homemade machine guns

Stewart Silvestri, 24, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in July to one count of unlawful possession of machine guns, the US Attorney's office said.

Senator Menendez charged with being an unregistered agent of the Egyptian government in new indictment
The new charge comes just weeks after Menendez and his wife were accused of accepting bribes of cash, gold bars, and a luxury car from three New Jersey businessmen who wanted the senator’s help and influence over foreign affairs.

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As its clash in court with Bishop Fenwick looms, the MIAA pulls back the curtain on its contentious waiver process

Private schools request prized fifth-year waivers at a much higher rate than public schools but have fewer granted. The MIAA says there is a reason for that.

Gen Z’s formative years were disrupted by national issues. Now they’re ready to vote.
Interviews with two dozen students from historically Black colleges and universities in Atlanta show they recognize their powerful role in the electorate.

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‘Cooking for someone is the greatest expression of love’: Jacques Pépin on love, loss, and eating alone
In his latest book, “Jacques Pépin Cooking My Way,” the celebrated French chef focuses on simplicity, economy, and efficiency.

Culture & Lifestyle

The State’s skewed sketch comedy was panned by critics, but then a funny thing happened

Moonbox’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ offers theatergoers an early peek at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge

Look what you made her do: Boston venues bet on Taylor Swift movie mania

The poetry of storm; literary festival in Concord opens on Friday; Blue Hill festival features art, authors, and foliage

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

IDEAS | KEVIN LEWIS

Social Studies: Tracking the Fox News effect; a sad truth about Jan. 6; mindfulness in police
Katherine Clark

To my House GOP colleagues: Choose bipartisanship, not extremism, with next speaker

Carine Hajjar

After Hamas attack, universities should not be excusing terrorism

Elissa Ely

My very old, very good dog
EDITORIAL

Why is the state still letting places like Braintree kill the housing we desperately need?
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

Mass. law enforcement to step up security as Hamas calls for a ‘global day of rage’ Friday

State Police and Boston police, as well as the Anti-Defamation League New England, said they knew of no credible or specific threats to Massachusetts, but still advised the public to take precautions and report any suspicious activity.

Charging electric bike sparked 3-alarm fire at Cambridge apartment building, fire official says

An electric bike charging in the basement of a Cambridge apartment building sparked a 3-alarm fire Thursday in which a man was rescued by firefighters over ground ladders, city fire officials said.

FEMA officials visit Leominster to assess damage from ‘catastrophic’ flooding

Federal and state disaster relief officials on Thursday toured the city to view damage caused to public infrastructure, residences and businesses, Mayor Dean Mazzarella said.

At Brandeis, a different kind of response to Saturday’s horror

Universities were engulfed by controversy this week over how their leaders responded to Hamas’s Saturday attack on Israeli civilians. Brandeis was an exception.

Sports

PHILLIES 3, BRAVES 1

Nick Castellanos slams two more homers as Phillies eliminate top-seeded Braves in another Division Series

Castellanos, the All-Star right fielder whose production tailed off in the second half, became the first player to hit multiple homers in consecutive postseason games.
Chiefs 19, Broncos 8

Travis Kelce has a big game with Taylor Swift watching again as Chiefs beat Broncos for 16th straight time

The Broncos have not beaten the Chiefs since Sept. 17, 2015.
Bruins

Bruins reveal All-Centennial team, and here’s a hint: Bobby Orr headlines it.

The highlight of the Centennial Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel was the announcement of the 20-member all-time team.
Golf

Lexi Thompson, the seventh woman to play in a PGA event, holds her own in Shriners Children’s Open
Thursday's high school football roundup

Peabody rallies in the second half to score a Northeastern Conference road win at Winthrop
Mixed martial arts

UFC creates its own drug-testing program in wake of split with USADA over Conor McGregor

Business

BPDA OK’s project that will transform Southie’s Andrew Square

The 3.8 million-square-foot project, just north of the MBTA Andrew station, includes 1,450 apartments, of which 17 percent will be set aside at affordable rents.
TALKING POINTS

Talks between studios and actors union break down

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Sale of The Whitney highlights resilient hotel market

Elon Musk’s X platform faces EU probe related to Israel-Hamas war
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Globe Magazine

Older people rarely want hearing aids. A dementia study could change that.
Globe Magazine

A fraught question for the children of Alzheimer’s: Is it coming for us?
LOVE LETTERS

I knew in my gut he was cheating. But I needed proof.

COOKING

Three recipes that keep pork chops tender and juicy

metro

Medway family trapped in Gaza: ‘Our short trip just turned into a nightmare’

What’s behind cases of physician sexual abuse

Partial Red Line shutdown begins this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

sports

Optimism around Max Scherzer as Rangers continue prep for Astros, AL Championship Series

‘I’ve got to figure it out’: Dave Roberts, Dodgers left to mull another playoff debacle

How the Patriots chose to thank those who work behind the scenes at Gillette Stadium

business

Auto workers escalate strike, walking out at Ford’s largest factory and threatening Stellantis

With new gates, Massport makes an $800 million bet on international travel at Logan

Inflation slowdown remains bumpy, September consumer price data shows

politics

Republican Steve Scalise ends bid to become House speaker after failing to secure votes to win

Scalise scrounges for votes as GOP speaker fight drags on

Senator Menendez charged with being an unregistered agent of the Egyptian government in new indictment

Nation

911 calls from deadly Lahaina wildfire show residents’ terror and panic in a desperate bid to escape

Colorado police officer convicted, another acquitted in killing of Elijah McClain

25 years after Matthew Shepard’s death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

World

A music festival survivor fleeing the attack, a pair of Hamas militants and a deadly decision

Israel’s military orders civilians to evacuate Gaza City, ahead of a feared ground offensive

Israel orders the evacuation of 1.1 million people from northern part of Gaza, the UN says

opinion

After Hamas attack, universities should not be excusing terrorism

Should Markey have been booed for calling for ‘de-escalation’ of violence in Israel-Hamas war?

Social Studies: Tracking the Fox News effect; a sad truth about Jan. 6; mindfulness in police

lifestyle

Why was a dating app on his phone?

Artist and poet Tyler Gaca on capturing the surreal, whimsical, and ghostly in the everyday

We blocked each other

food & dining

At Midnight Morning, it’s always a good time to gather

Globe readers share their favorite restaurant desserts in honor of National Dessert Day Saturday

H+L Market brings clam shack vibes to the Seaport; Rebelle’s bagels fill a hole in the Kendall Square dining scene

travel

With new gates, Massport makes an $800 million bet on international travel at Logan

Ghostly local tours, travel dopp kits, and Oceania offers cruisers even more

Breeze Airways lost our bags. Can you help me find them?

Arts

At sea with ‘Forecast Form’ at the ICA

At the Addison, a Maine painter takes on the age-old conventions of maritime art

Polly Apfelbaum won’t be walled in

Books

Rick Riordan believes ‘Everyone, anyone, can be a hero’

New middle grade novel tells the story of first female Black jockey

The poetry of storm; literary festival in Concord opens on Friday; Blue Hill festival features art, authors, and foliage

Movies

Welcome back, Carter: Legendary costumer Ruth E. Carter honored with Coolidge Award

Priscilla’s story, ‘Janet Planet,’ and French food draw attention at the New York Film Festival

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ movie could have a $150 million weekend

Television

A creature so wondrous, a brutality so immense

‘Masters of the Air’ arrives in January

As streaming video surges, prices are going up. Where does that leave viewers?

music

Rudolph Isley, founding member of Isley Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, dies at 84

Singer Genesis Owusu is here to put a bug in your ear about ‘these chaotic and absurd times’

After years of hip-hop stardom, Medford’s BIA returns home as a tour headliner

Theater/Dance

The State’s skewed sketch comedy was panned by critics, but then a funny thing happened

Moonbox’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ offers theatergoers an early peek at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge

British comic Russell Howard brings his mix of wonder and silliness to the Shubert stage

Health

R.I. life sciences agency inches closer to becoming reality

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

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

Obituaries

Rudolph Isley, founding member of Isley Brothers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, dies at 84

Walt Garrison, who played for Cowboys in college and NFL and competed as cowboy in rodeos, has died

Michael Chiarello, chef and Food Network star, dies at 61