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Beyond the Gilded Gate

What kind of town does Brookline want to be?

Brookline broadcasts an ethos of inclusivity, but it has become a preserve for the privileged. This is no accident, but the fruit of decades of exclusionary actions. Now, the town faces a state mandate to allow more multifamily housing, offering a litmus test of suburbs’ willingness to help reckon with the regional housing crisis.

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Republican Debate

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis clashed, and more takeaways from another Trump-less Republican debate

Much like the previous two debates, former president Donald Trump emerged largely unscathed as candidates like Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis were lightly critical of him.
The candidates were unified on Israel but divided on China Haley calls Ramaswamy ‘scum’ after he brings up her daughter in GOP debate
James Pindell | Analysis

Scorecard: How the candidates fared in the third Republican debate

For those on stage, their campaigns were in a state of urgency. Donald Trump’s lead is large and growing, and time is getting short. We graded their performances.
Here's how the debate unfolded

Republicans and antiabortion advocates search for a winning strategy after watching voters in Ohio choose access
On every ballot question since the fall of Roe v. Wade protections, including those in states like Kansas, Michigan, and Kentucky, voters have sided with abortion access advocates.

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios
The three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the union’s board and its members in the coming days, but the leadership declared the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.

Israel and Hamas nearly struck a deal to free up to 50 hostages

Days before Israel launched its ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, it was closing in on a deal for Hamas to release up to 50 hostages in exchange for pausing the bombardment.
Israeli troops fight in the heart of Gaza City amid global calls for pause Brandeis bans controversial student group, plunging into free speech debate US launches airstrike on site in Syria in response to attacks by Iranian-backed militias

Ayanna Pressley says censure of Rashida Tlaib is evidence of ‘obsession in Congress with policing progressive women of color’

Here’s how New England lawmakers voted on Rashida Tlaib censure

‘I still can’t believe how we went through this’: Medway family describes harrowing experience living through Israel-Hamas war

Zoning laws, racial covenants, and segregation in Greater Boston explored in new report
The Boston Indicators report dives into more than 100 years of exclusionary zoning practices that kept racial, ethnic, and religious minorities from suburban cities and towns.

Hynes Convention Center ‘could be in play’ for overflow shelter for migrant families, top Democrat suggests
House Speaker Ron Mariano said legislative leaders have discussed several options for overflow shelter sites.

‘I’m hanging in there’: Maine city councilor reelected Tuesday, less than 2 weeks after son was killed

Leroy Walker Sr. campaigned for City Council on the eve of the two-week anniversary of the death of his son, Joseph Walker, who was gunned down at Schemengees Bar & Grille in Lewiston.

Brothels that catered to the wealthy in Greater Boston, Virginia, busted with arrests of three operators, officials say

So far none of the customers or women suspected of being involved in the ring have been charged, but Acting US Attorney Joshua Levy said the investigation is continuing.

The big winner in Tuesday night’s elections: Mayor Michelle Wu

 See the unofficial results from the Boston elections Here’s how Cambridge and Somerville voted Results from notable mayoral races across Massachusetts

Forecast | Dave Epstein
New England’s first taste of wintry precipitation comes Thursday
The Worcester Hills and the Berkshires are the areas of Massachusetts most likely to get a little bit of sleet or freezing rain Thursday morning.

House Republicans subpoena Hunter and James Biden as their impeachment inquiry ramps back up

Two boys stabbed in Roxbury, third assaulted, police say

Last player found delinquent in Woburn school football bullying attack is sentenced

Judge resigns from New Bedford District Court, lawyer cites health
Opinion
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump was defeated twice in one week

Trumpism lost big in the courtroom and at the polls, proving the rule of law and democracy still matter.
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Republicans might be done asking voters to weigh in on abortion
JOAN VENNOCHI

Brandeis University twists away from the First Amendment
EDITORIAL

Attorney general schools DiZoglio in limits of her power to audit the Legislature
SCOT LEHIGH

Nikki Haley outshines Ron DeSantis on the N.H. campaign trail
76ERS 106, CELTICS 103

Celtics suffer second straight loss when late rally against 76ers falls short in final seconds

Kristaps Porzingis scored 29 points, but a potential game-tying 3-pointer that would have been the biggest shot of his brief Celtics tenure missed the mark.
Union 1, Revolution 0

Revolution eliminated by Philadelphia Union in MLS Cup playoffs

With the home loss, a season that once appeared promising — New England spent much of the summer in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference standings — ends with a thud.

Craig Breslow may still be learning about the Red Sox, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ready to deal

Breslow doesn’t want to forgo an opportunity to improve the club just because he’s learning as he goes.
Red Sox aren’t necessarily shopping Alex Verdugo, but other teams are interested
DEVRA FIRST

Where to find the best Italian sandwiches around Boston

Good bread is key in this quest: a little chewy, a little crusty. And the meats must be of the highest quality. From the North End to the North Shore, these are our top picks.

More recent News

Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record
This October was the hottest on record globally, 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than the pre-industrial average for the month.

MGB, Best Buy teaming up to bring hospital care home
The contract’s main focus for now is ramping up MGB’s “Home Hospital” services, which allow some patients to return to their homes and still get hospital-level care via telehealth and regular in-person visits.

A black bear killed a goat on the South Shore. It remains at large, sparking debate.
The black bear was nicknamed Pumpkin because it liked to eat them off people's porches. But then it killed a goat.

Home of the Week: For $839,900 in Weymouth, a spot at the beach
This single-family home sits across the street from the beach and offers three bedrooms, two full baths, and commanding views.

MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to Boston-based Jobs for the Future

The nonprofit aims to get 75 million workers facing systemic barriers into jobs that pay well, provide flexibility and benefits, and offer upward mobility.

LOVE LETTERS
I want a future with my boyfriend, but I’m cheating on him
My boyfriend is my future. I can’t imagine starting over or not being with him when I’m building the rest of my life.

Recommended reads

What WeWork’s bankruptcy means for Boston’s struggling office market

Not long ago, the co-working giant was Boston’s largest occupier of office space.

All aboard the Cambridge ‘bike bus,’ where parents and kids find strength in numbers
The movement for this type of alternative transportation is gaining traction nationwide — and giving kids an option they wouldn’t normally have on busy urban streets.

The AI boom is shaking up the tech industry and moving markets. But is it all a mirage?
The glowing forecasts and huge investments are starting to draw scrutiny from those who have witnessed past tech bubbles, from the dot-com bust to the recent cryptocurrency crash.

Turkey Trots and other Thanksgiving races happening in the Boston area
Grab your best turkey-inspired outfit and lace up your running shoes. It's turkey trot season.

Culture & Lifestyle

Catching up with Rebecca F. Kuang on ‘Yellowface,’ a novel ‘told in the style of twitter’

‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’ travels a too-familiar path at North Shore Music Theatre

Kenny Chesney announces 2024 return to Gillette Stadium with Zac Brown Band

A troubling journey into the past in ‘How I Learned to Drive’

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

JEFF JACOBY

A GOP senator joins the anti-Citizens United chorus
IDEAS | MAGGIE JACKSON

For struggling families, classes in resilience can be lifelines
RENÉE LOTH

Mike Dukakis, an exemplar of civic engagement
EDITORIAL

How Maine can start fixing its gun laws
MARCELA GARCÍA

A family’s nightmare quest to find their missing loved one
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

At least 18 students arrested at Brown University during sit-in over Israel-Hamas War

Students with BrownU Jews for Ceasefire Now and Brown Students for Justice in Palestine protested the Israel-Hamas War on campus on Wednesday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and demanding that the university divest from companies with ties to Israel.
GOP Primary Debate

Here’s how the third Republican presidential debate unfolded

In their first debate since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine.

Brothels that catered to the wealthy in Greater Boston, Virginia, busted with arrests of three operators, officials say

So far none of the customers or women suspected of being involved in the ring have been charged, but Acting US Attorney Joshua Levy said the investigation is continuing.

Zoning laws, racial covenants, and segregation in Greater Boston explored in new report

The Boston Indicators report dives into more than 100 years of exclusionary zoning practices that kept racial, ethnic, and religious minorities from suburban cities and towns.

Sports

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Against a second tough opponent, Celtics are found wanting again in a back-to-back loss to the 76ers

A late flurry, which included a missed game-tying shot, could not mask Boston's shooting deficiencies or critical breakdowns in rebounding and defense during key junctures.
Frank Dell'Apa I On soccer

Disappointing end for the Revolution, but reasons to be optimistic about the future

The Revolution will have to reboot next season. But as was the case before Bruce Arena took over, the team has the talent to succeed.
Union 1, Revolution 0

Revolution eliminated by Philadelphia Union in MLS Cup playoffs

With the home loss, a season that once appeared promising — New England spent much of the summer in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference standings — ends with a thud.
76ERS 106, CELTICS 103

Celtics suffer second straight loss when late rally against 76ers falls short in final seconds
MIAA Girls' soccer tournament roundup

Grace Layton helps Acton-Boxborough outlast King Philip in overtime to advance to the Division 1 girls’ soccer quarterfinals
Alex Speier I On baseball

Craig Breslow may still be learning about the Red Sox, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ready to deal

Business

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

The three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the union’s board and its members in the coming days, but the leadership declared the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.
TALKING POINTS

CarGurus to more quickly acquire rest of CarOffer

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Powell urges Fed economists to be flexible on forecast methods

Biogen lowers 2023 profit outlook on costs of Reata purchase
magazine
Globe Magazine

Boston's best everything bagel was real. Then it vanished.

MISS CONDUCT

How can I honor someone who died even though I didn’t really know them?
Perspective

Congress is weighing a social media ban for kids under 13. Here’s what you can do at home.
COOKING

Recipes: Skip the tomatoes for these boldly-flavored pastas

metro

Hynes Convention Center ‘could be in play’ for overflow shelter for migrant families, top Democrat suggests

Mass. lawmakers vote to move 2024 state primary to day after Labor Day, again shifting political calendar

Onion Bhajiya: A golden treat for Diwali and beyond

sports

The Red Sox aren’t necessarily shopping Alex Verdugo, but other teams are interested

Gloucester’s Gino Tripoli was held to three first-half touches, but he only needed one to send the Fishermen to the Division 3 boys’ soccer quarterfinals

Second-time dad Derrick White back in Celtics’ mix for matchup with 76ers

business

Citigroup discriminated against Armenian Americans, regulator says

General Motors’ autonomous vehicle unit recalls cars for software update after dragging a pedestrian

TJX is closing four out-of-state stores. Here’s where they are.

politics

Haley calls Ramaswamy ‘scum’ after he brings up her daughter in GOP debate

Donald Trump’s rivals vow to back Israel and argue over China and Ukraine at the third debate

Scorecard: How the candidates fared in the third Republican debate

Nation

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

Red hot October almost guarantees 2023 will be the hottest year on record

Gaza must not be reoccupied, should be run by Palestinians, says Antony Blinken

World

G7 foreign ministers call for ‘humanitarian pauses,’ putting pressure on Israel

Israel and Hamas nearly struck a deal to free up to 50 hostages

Israeli troops fight in the heart of Gaza City amid global calls for pause

opinion

Youth gender medicine has become a hall of mirrors

A public outing, a mayor’s suicide, and the toll of anti-trans hate in a small Southern city

Nikki Haley outshines Ron DeSantis on the N.H. campaign trail

lifestyle

Patrick Dempsey crowned as People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023

Diane Sawyer’s Martha’s Vineyard estate sells for $23.9 million

How Brookline-born artist Orfeo Tagiuri created a ‘cool girl’ wedding invitation that became a viral sensation

food & dining

Onion Bhajiya: A golden treat for Diwali and beyond

Steak tartare? Check. Moules frites? Check.

The Cut brings pub food and live music to Gloucester; D.C.’s Medium Rare plans a Watertown location

travel

My kids unwrapped packed suitcases on Christmas morning, and we took a surprise trip. Would I do it again?

A guide to navigating holiday travel with less stress and a minimum of catastrophes

Paul Daigneault, SpeakEasy’s founder, on traveling with friends, trail mix, and the national parks

Arts

Have camera, will travel

A fertile ground for artists in Fall River

In Collecting 101, UMass Amherst students learn inner workings of museum acquisition

Books

Benjamin Taylor’s ‘Chasing Bright Medusas’ is a brief, sincere primer on Willa Cather

Katherine Marsh, National Book Award finalist for young people’s literature, has thoughts on how to get kids to read

Catching up with Rebecca F. Kuang on ‘Yellowface,’ a novel ‘told in the style of twitter’

Movies

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

Watch: ‘Mean Girls’ musical releases first trailer for 2024 film

Patrick Dempsey crowned as People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023

Television

Hollywood actors strike is over as union reaches tentative deal with studios

Matthew Perry’s death sends many viewers streaming back to ‘Friends’

Patrick Dempsey crowned as People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023

music

Hootie & the Blowfish to headline Fenway Park next June

Kenny Chesney announces 2024 return to Gillette Stadium with Zac Brown Band

Jam Sessions at the Blue Room: Newport Jazz, cool vibes, and plenty of new talent

Theater/Dance

‘Elvis: A Musical Revolution’ travels a too-familiar path at North Shore Music Theatre

A troubling journey into the past in ‘How I Learned to Drive’

Orlando Baxter doesn’t have to come home for Comics Come Home — he’s already here

Health

Pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid start 3-day walkout

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Lifespan, largest hospital owner in R.I., could change name in expanded partnership with Brown University

Obituaries

Mortimer Downey, force for mass transit across US, dies at 87

Zdenek Macal, conductor with an international reach, dies at 87

Walter Davis, basketball star with a velvet touch, dies at 69