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Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms
The UN warned that so many people fleeing en masse — with just a 24-hour deadline — would be calamitous. Hamas, which staged a shocking attack on Israel Saturday, dismissed it as a ploy and called on people to stay in their homes.

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

 Conservative group publicizes photos, names of Harvard students linked to controversial statement Philanthropist couple leaving Harvard Kennedy School board over school’s response

Medway family trapped in Gaza: ‘I’m not safe right now. I’m expecting to be dead in any minute’

Opinion: After Hamas attack, universities should not be excusing terrorism

Mass. law enforcement to step up security as Hamas calls for a ‘global day of rage’
Boston Globe Spotlight Team

Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis

People from in and around Boston are being challenged by the region's housing crisis in ways never before seen.

TRENDSPOTTING
A new role for tourism agencies: getting vacationers to stay permanently
The idea of turning visitors into residents is spreading among states that badly need transplants and the tax revenue and skills they bring.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Boston tops list of cities with the most expensive hotels in the country

Rooms in Boston are more expensive than in New York, plus a look at the most ridiculous travel survey we’ve seen this year.
Dan Shaughnessy

It would be nice if Patriots fans could hear from Bob Kraft, and other thoughts

We hear from Bill Belichick and Mac Jones almost every day. But Kraft’s is the voice that counts most right now.
Ben Volin | On football

The Patriots have betrayed the principles that once made them great

This team is the Patriots in name only. They are broken. The old maxims and caveats about Bill Belichick’s champions no longer apply.
Chad Finn | Unconventional Preview: The loss to the Raiders last season may have broken the Patriots, and they get another shot on Sunday
PARENTING UNFILTERED

So your parents have outgrown their home. What now?

Here's what adult kids should know about elder care.
MATTHEW GILBERT

What’s a favorite show of yours that nobody is talking about? Tell us and we’ll share it.

Help us create a guide to TV’s hidden gems.

GOP quickly eyes Trump-backed hardliner Jim Jordan as House speaker but not all Republicans back him

Representative Jim Jordan, the hardline Judiciary Committee chairman and founder of the hardline Freedom Caucus, was the next potential candidate after Majority Leader Steve Scalise abruptly ended his bid.
Steve Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker Jim Jordan enters House speaker race amid GOP chaos

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Fracking and flying as Exxon fuels climate change
The energy giant’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources borders on rejection of the scientific consensus that dramatic change is needed to ward off environmental disaster.

BPDA approves project that will transform Southie’s Andrew Square
The master plan would enable 3.8 million square feet of commercial and residential space in 11 buildings along Dorchester Ave.

Winter Olympics locations in 2030, 2034 to be chosen in July, and Salt Lake City is in the running

Sweden, Switzerland and France have been working on possible bids for the 2030 edition and Salt Lake City officials have long targeted 2034.

NASA spacecraft launched to mysterious and rare metal asteroid in first mission of its kind
SpaceX launched the spacecraft into an overcast midmorning sky from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Named for the asteroid it’s chasing, Psyche should reach the huge, potato-shaped object in 2029.

Could a meat tax help fight climate change?

With rising concern about a sector that worldwide shows no sign of slowing and that now accounts for 14.5 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, some are talking about a nuclear option: taxes on meat.
What do you think about the idea of implementing taxes on meat to curb emissions?

Bristol police sergeant shot man allegedly attacking two women outside police station

Here’s what to know about the allegations against Derrick Todd, ex-Brigham doctor accused of sexual abuse

N.H. man pleads guilty to making threatening call to U.S. House member
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘There was just so much to like about her’

Will this teacher and his date sail off into the sunset?
MOVIE REVIEW

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ gives fans the best seat in the stadium

The concert film feels simultaneously grand and snug, allowing the audience to thrill as they soak in the show’s hugeness while feeling close enough to give Swift extended ovations after particularly cathartic moments.
Swifties kick off expected blockbuster weekend at AMC Boston Common
Appreciation

Friends, family, and a former mentor pay tribute to the short but remarkable life of Chris Snow

At a memorial service in Calgary, the former Flames executive and Globe reporter who died of ALS at 42 was fondly remembered by those who knew him best.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

The world is watching the US Senate’s dysfunction and delay on ambassadors and military officials

In normal times, the ability of a single senator to hold up a military promotion or presidential nomination is a recipe for gridlock. At a moment of international turmoil, it undermines America’s international standing.
IDEAS | IAN URBINA

The return of an old scourge reveals a deep sickness in the global fishing industry
ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The cycle of violence starts with the Israeli occupation
SCOT LEHIGH

On the presidential trail with N.H. voters

LETTERS

Which war crimes?
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

ART REVIEW
At sea with ‘Forecast Form’ at the ICA
An exhibition of contemporary Caribbean art offers glimpses into the region’s complexities.

Spotlight follow-up

More oversight needed of residential schools specializing in autism and other disabilities, state’s child advocate says

The state Office of the Child Advocate is pushing for stricter oversight of residential schools that serve children with autism and other disabilities, amid disturbing reports of abuse.

CONNECTIONS
Alzheimer’s eroded my grandpa’s brain. Now I’m the keeper of our memories.
“Wait for me,” I told my grandfather on our last video call. Would he last until I could return to see him in China?

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
The notice that the deal has gone through came seven hours after Microsoft got final approval from Britain’s competition watchdog, which reversed its earlier decision to block the $69 billion gaming deal.

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.

Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason.

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‘It’s hard to believe he’s Al Capone’: Republicans portray Biden as both incompetent and a criminal mastermind

This tale of two Bidens comes as the party’s long-running narrative about the oldest sitting president in history clashes with a growing line of attack highlighted by a House Republican impeachment inquiry.

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.

high school sports
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.

What’s behind cases of physician sexual abuse
Patients rarely report misconduct, often doubting their own concerns or fearing consequences.

Culture & Lifestyle

What’s a favorite show of yours that nobody is talking about? Tell us and we’ll share it.

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

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

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

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

Who needs the circus when there are House Republicans?

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The cycle of violence starts with the Israeli occupation
IDEAS | IAN URBINA

The return of an old scourge reveals a deep sickness in the global fishing industry
Katherine Clark

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

EDITORIAL

Saving lives the goal of stepped up gun reform law
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

Great Chelsea Fire of 1973 to be remembered at Saturday event; blaze consumed 18 city blocks

Fifty years later, locals still have vivid memories of escaping the Great Chelsea Fire of Oct. 14, 1973, which left multiple firefighters with minor injuries but caused no deaths, and they will gather Saturday to mark the fire’s semicentennial at Chelsea Station Restaurant, a former firehouse.
TRENDSPOTTING

A new role for tourism agencies: getting vacationers to stay permanently

The idea of turning visitors into residents is spreading among states that badly need transplants and the tax revenue and skills they bring.
House Speaker election

Jim Jordan enters race for House speaker, as GOP struggles to unite behind a candidate. Follow live updates.

The House is still unable to function as Republicans are scrambling to unite behind a candidate for House speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy. Follow live updates.
Globe Magazine

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

Genes may play a smaller role than we think, but it’s hard to forget what happened to our mom.

Sports

patriots notebook

Is it time for the Patriots to unveil Malik Cunningham to give the offense a spark?

Bill Belichick said the versatile rookie has shown a lot of improvement in his game, so an opportunity could be coming.
MLB

Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series

Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason.
nba

Hornets’ Miles Bridges turns himself in after arrest warrant issued over protection order

Bridges turned himself in early in the morning in Lincoln County, a suburb of Charlotte. He was accompanied by his attorney.
Olympics

Winter Olympics locations in 2030, 2034 to be chosen in July, and Salt Lake City is in the running
Chad Finn I Unconventional Preview

The loss to the Raiders last season may have broken the Patriots, and they get another shot on Sunday
Dan Shaughnessy

It would be nice if Patriots fans could hear from Bob Kraft, and other thoughts

Business

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Fracking and flying as Exxon fuels climate change

The energy giant’s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources borders on rejection of the scientific consensus that dramatic change is needed to ward off environmental disaster.

BPDA approves project that will transform Southie’s Andrew Square

The master plan would enable 3.8 million square feet of commercial and residential space in 11 buildings along Dorchester Ave.

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Boston Globe Spotlight Team

Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis
magazine
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

Why is it so hard to afford housing in Boston?

Coming soon: Beyond the Gilded Gate, a Boston Globe Spotlight report into Massachusetts’ housing crisis

🖌️ You have to get down to Newport to check out this art gallery this fall

sports

Friends, family, and a former mentor pay tribute to the short but remarkable life of Chris Snow

‘A lot of doors have opened’ for Stoughton gymnast Fred Richard, and his sights are on the Olympics

The Patriots have betrayed the principles that once made them great

business

Sale of The Whitney highlights resilient hotel market

Neil Steinberg, former CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, to chair R.I.’s new life sciences agency

Here’s what to know about the allegations against Derrick Todd, ex-Brigham doctor accused of sexual abuse

politics

GOP quickly eyes Jim Jordan as House speaker, but not all Republicans support him

Jim Jordan enters race for House speaker, as GOP struggles to unite behind a candidate. Follow live updates.

Steve Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee

Nation

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

Man charged with stealing ‘Wizard of Oz’ slippers from Minnesota museum expected to plead guilty

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

World

Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel as potential ground offensive in Gaza looms

Palestinians flee northern Gaza after Israel orders 1 million to evacuate as ground attack looms

Teacher dies, two others wounded in stabbing at French school, authorities say

opinion

What’s a Hub sports fan to think?

The cycle of violence starts with the Israeli occupation

After Hamas attack, universities should not be excusing terrorism

lifestyle

So your parents have outgrown their home. What now?

Why was a dating app on his phone?

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

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

A new role for tourism agencies: getting vacationers to stay permanently

Boston tops list of cities with the most expensive hotels in the country

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

Arts

🖌️ You have to get down to Newport to check out this art gallery this fall

At sea with ‘Forecast Form’ at the ICA

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

Books

Jhumpa Lahiri, writing in Italian, finds freedom from personal identity but distance from true engagement

Fancy Feast champions the power of sexual expression

Tan Twan Eng spins a tale of colonial scandal and intrigue in ‘The House of Doors’

Movies

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ gives fans the best seat in the stadium

Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ movie: Four takeaways from the premiere.

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

Television

What’s a favorite show of yours that nobody is talking about? Tell us and we’ll share it.

A creature so wondrous, a brutality so immense

‘Masters of the Air’ arrives in January

music

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ gives fans the best seat in the stadium

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’

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

Neil Steinberg, former CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, to chair R.I.’s new life sciences agency

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

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

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