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After 10 years, the fight to stop a substation in East Boston is over

The construction of the substation can continue after advocates trying to stop it from being built lost their final challenge.

WBZ President and General Manager Justin Draper to depart at the end of September

Draper became the president and general manager WBZ in 2021.

Harvard enrolls fewer Black freshmen after affirmative action ban
It may be early, however, to draw conclusions about the extent to which the Supreme Court ruling is affecting diversity at top higher education institutions.

Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm
The center of the storm will push across the eastern portion of the state where damaging winds will be likely across New Orleans metro and Baton Rouge.

The Gulf is a hurricane hotbed. But is an Atlantic Niña stalling development elsewhere? Map: Track the path of Hurricane Francine

Caroline Ellison seeks no prison time at upcoming sentencing

Lawyers for Ellison cited her immediate and extensive cooperation with US authorities when making the request.

With lawmakers at odds, Healey files new bill pressing for clean energy measures

The governor is urging lawmakers to pass parts of a sweeping climate bill that faltered in the waning hours of the 19-month-long formal legislative session.

Tyreek Hill says he could have handled traffic stop better, but still wants officer fired

The wide receiver said he wishes he did some things “a bit differently,” including leaving the window of his car down when officers instructed him to do so.

Mother of woman, 19, killed in 2021 crash involving police pursuit in Saugus sues town, officers

Two men charged with killing mother and 11-year-old daughter in Worcester held without bail

Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals say

Donald Trump faces his own debate fallout just months after benefiting from Joe Biden’s

Trump emerged from the debate looking to regain his footing with 54 days until Election Day and other states on the cusp of early voting.
Key takeaways from last night's debate Photos: Candidates clash over abortion, race, and economy on debate stage More updates from the 2024 campaign trail
James Pindell | Analysis

Who won the Trump-Harris debate? Grading the candidates’ performances.

A look at false and misleading claims made during Trump and Harris debate

How much does Taylor Swift’s endorsement help Kamala Harris?

‘Insulting and completely racist’: Trump’s debate rhetoric on migrants prompts criticism in Massachusetts

The first presidential debate completely upended the race. The second set the course for the election.

Grieving Ohio father tells Trump and Vance to stop talking about his son
Starting Point

Rounding up reaction to the debate

Harris and Trump's first presidential debate was marked by baits, barbs, and bluster. And elections in New Hampshire and Rhode Island saw several hotly contested races decided.

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Ceremonies held at State House to mark anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Families of Massachusetts residents who died in the terrorist attacks gathered to honor and remember their loved ones in a solemn ceremony at the State House.
Sept. 11 9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at Ground Zero
DEVRA FIRST

Brews, bites, and big screens: Here’s what’s on tap at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford

Find craft beer, crab pizza, jumbo screens, and live music at the new 17,000-square-foot venue.
LOVE LETTERS

His relationship with his children drove me away

He consistently chose me over them for almost three years.

Photos: See Chappell Roan, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, and more stars hit the 2024 MTV VMAs red carpet

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards take over the UBS Arena in New York tonight with a stacked lineup of stars.

With the game on the line Sunday, the Patriots took the Bengals ‘ to the hill’

The Patriots were able to close out the Bengals with a withering ground game, which had its roots in the sprints up the hill after practices in summer conditions.
TRAVEL

Bears in the White Mountains have gotten used to a supply of human food. Steer clear with these hikes.

The Forest Service asked visitors to consider seeking alternate destinations due to "bears that have lost their natural fear of humans." Here are some ideas.

Address | Fall House Hunt

Hate your HOA rules? There may be a way around them.

Flushed with anger: When the American dream becomes a stinky nightmare

To tell the truth: Some realtors skirt ethical lines on listings

Why realtors say the fall of an election year is the best time to buy a home. It’s when they do it.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Kamala Harris dismantles Donald Trump

Harris turned in a strong, effective, persuasive performance. Not so Trump. Outpointed, outwitted, outsmarted, overmatched on substance, he repeatedly lost his cool.
GLOBE OPINION

‘All he had to do was not look crazy’: 6 writers weigh in on the Harris-Trump debate
IDEAS | DAVID FILIPOV

Sailing Boston Harbor with — and without — my father
EDITORIAL

Law shouldn’t cut child molesters a break
LETTERS

Former president Trump, meet Vice President Harris

More recent News

Federal agents seize more than 350 internet domains making illegal sales of gun switches and silencers, US attorney says
Switches convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic machine guns, while silencers suppress the sound of a gun when it’s fired.

New co-working space in Newton aims to fix ‘miserable existence’ of e-commerce businesses
Kismet Commerce says it's the first business in Greater Boston to provide workspaces, storage space, shipping, and fulfillment services in one place.

Speaker Johnson pulls a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
Congress needs to pass a stopgap spending bill before Oct. 1 to avoid a partial government shutdown just weeks before the election.

‘I’ve never seen this kind of fire,’ owner recalls after six-alarm blaze destroys Lynnfield strip mall
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

James Paxton plans to retire at the end of the Red Sox season
Paxton, a 6-foot-4 Canadian affectionally called “Big Maple,” spent his first six seasons with the Mariners, posting a 2.98 ERA in 2017 and throwing a no-hitter at the Blue Jays on May 8, 2018. Injuries, however, dominated his career.

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says
The pop singer is set to appear in person on Friday in Sag Harbor Village Court to enter a plea, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney’s office confirmed Wednesday.

Union workers go on strike at R.I. school for students with autism, developmental disabilities

While the Groden Center’s residential program in Providence is still open, the day school was shut down for Wednesday due to the strike.

Man charged with raping teen at Rockland migrant shelter wants defense expert present when he provides DNA sample

Cory Alvarez was arrested March 13 after a 15-year-old accused him of assaulting her when she went to his room for help fixing her iPad, prosecutors said.

Mourning Beezus: A R.I. community says goodbye to its library’s 20-year-old pet tarantula

“Beezus enjoyed educating the children of Warwick and making their parents squirm,” reads a memorial penned by library staff.

Recommended reads

My Boston History | The Power of Now

Latinos are targeted with misinformation online. Factchequeado is fighting back.

The influence and diversity of the demographic — made up of different races, native languages, nations of origin, and immigration statuses — is part of what makes the Latino community vulnerable to misinformation.

Two Mass. schools top list of ‘colleges that make new graduates rich,’ Wall Street Journal reports
To create the rankings, the Journal examined the affordability of schools alongside income data.

Scathing report blames ‘incompetence,’ leadership failures for Brockton Schools’ $18 million deficit
Investigators found no criminal wrongdoing, but their scathing 214-page report implicates the highest levels of Brockton city and district leadership.

ADRIAN WALKER
Ready or not, voters will soon decide the fate of MCAS. And psychedelic mushrooms.
Five ballot questions are ahead of us in November. They deal with a range of topics, including, oddly, whether magic mushrooms should be legal in Massachusetts.

Culture & Lifestyle

City Hall Plaza welcomes another free ‘Fiesta’ for Latinx Heritage Month

In Toronto, Ralph Fiennes picks a pope while a Lego version of Pharrell stars in a documentary

How sweet it is to see James Taylor serenade Boston

Actor Ed Burns publishes first novel, ‘A Kid From Marlboro Road,’ tale of an Irish Catholic family

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

RENÉE GRAHAM

How low will Donald Trump go?
JEFF JACOBY

The specious argument that Harris’s nomination was ‘undemocratic’
Brianna Wu

I fear that progressivism has become the very thing we fought against
IDEAS | DICK LEHR

A former Boston cop opens a new investigation into some of the city’s darkest years
John Sasso

How Harris can win the debate against Trump
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Francine makes landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm

The center of the storm will push across the eastern portion of the state where damaging winds will be likely across New Orleans metro and Baton Rouge.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

Playing dirty on abortion

“Deception is their business model, and has been since the beginning,” said Jenifer McKenna, an expert on the centers and cofounder of the Massachusetts Abortion Truth Campaign.

With lawmakers at odds, Healey files new bill pressing for clean energy measures

The governor is urging lawmakers to pass parts of a sweeping climate bill that faltered in the waning hours of the 19-month-long formal legislative session.

Ceremonies held at State House to mark anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Families of Massachusetts residents who died in the terrorist attacks gathered to honor and remember their loved ones in a solemn ceremony at the State House.

Sports

RED SOX

James Paxton plans to retire at the end of the Red Sox season

Paxton, a 6-foot-4 Canadian affectionally called “Big Maple,” spent his first six seasons with the Mariners, posting a 2.98 ERA in 2017 and throwing a no-hitter at the Blue Jays on May 8, 2018. Injuries, however, dominated his career.
Patriots

With the game on the line Sunday, the Patriots took the Bengals ‘ to the hill’

The Patriots were able to close out the Bengals with a withering ground game, which had its roots in the sprints up the hill after practices in summer conditions.
NFL

Deshaun Watson caught unawares by new lawsuit alleging sexual assault, focused on playing Sunday

Watson settled 23 of 24 civil suits in 2022. The accuser's attorney, Tony Buzbee, claims they approached Watson's legal representation 10 months ago seeking a resolution.
NFL

Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy criticizes Chiefs’ medical staff for slow response
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' SOCCER

EMass girls’ soccer Top 20: Franklin has earned its place at No. 4
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Week 2 in EMass high school football: 10 matchups to watch and picks

Business

Boar’s Head plant posed an ‘imminent threat’ years before listeria outbreak

Deli meat produced at the Jarratt, Va., plant is believed to be responsible for the deaths of nine people

US Postal Service squeeze on shipping consolidators could raise consumer costs

The US Postal Service said it is ending discounts that shipping consolidators such as UPS and DHL use to get packages to the nation’s doorsteps.

Inflation cooled in August, keeping the Fed poised to cut rates

ABC’s matter-of-fact moderators built factual guardrails around Trump
magazine
My Boston History | The Power of Now

The underestimated, misunderstood, enormous voting power of Latino Americans

MISS CONDUCT

I am constantly asked to justify being an atheist
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 9-15
CONNECTIONS

How a stranger’s piano brought me solace in dark moments of my illness

metro

‘I’ve never seen this kind of fire,’ owner recalls after six-alarm blaze destroys Lynnfield strip mall

Union workers go on strike at R.I. school for students with autism, developmental disabilities

Federal agents seize more than 350 internet domains making illegal sales of gun switches and silencers, US attorney says

sports

Game 146: Orioles at Red Sox lineups, notes, and wild-card standings

Ex-Notre Dame goalie Ryan Bischel hopes for a little luck of the Irish at Bruins rookie camp

Tyreek Hill says he could have handled traffic stop better, but still wants officer fired

business

Union workers go on strike at R.I. school for students with autism, developmental disabilities

WBZ President and General Manager Justin Draper to depart at the end of September

The fix is in. Shoppers flock to buy homes that need work.

politics

Harris and Trump attend 9/11 remembrance ceremonies as debate reaction rolls in

How much does Taylor Swift’s endorsement help Kamala Harris?

Harris’s gun-ownership a surprise to some

Nation

9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris, and Trump together at ground zero

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says

Hurricane Francine threatens Louisiana’s coast with strong winds and flooding

World

Israeli airstrikes hit UN school and homes in Gaza and kill at least 34 people, hospitals say

Mexico’s judicial overhaul overcomes its biggest obstacle: the Senate

Jewelry seized from Polish inmates of Nazi German concentration camps is returned to families

opinion

The specious argument that Harris’s nomination was ‘undemocratic’

How low will Donald Trump go?

Does Kamala Harris care about Afghanistan’s girls and women?

lifestyle

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are declared divorced and single

A Boston beauty brand used ‘resurrected’ extinct flowers to create perfume

Fins Up! Fenway Park to host Margaritaville Night

food & dining

Brews, bites, and big screens: Here’s what’s on tap at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford

‘Aquaman’ star Jason Momoa visited the Seaport, Market Basket, and more as part of a whirlwind Bay State trip

Recipe: Turkey shepherd’s pie, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, is a hearty, comforting dish

travel

Bears in the White Mountains have gotten used to a supply of human food. Steer clear with these hikes.

What it’s like to travel with someone who must climb to the top of things

Follow the yellow brick road. The Land of Oz is real and hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Arts

Mayor Michelle Wu says city working to extend free Sunday museum program to all school-aged children in 2025

Tomashi Jackson often asks herself, ‘Can art handle this for me?’

R.I. artist uses seaweed, foraged plants to create wearable textiles

Books

Amanda Becker’s profile of America after the fall of Roe

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 8

Actor Ed Burns publishes first novel, ‘A Kid From Marlboro Road,’ tale of an Irish Catholic family

Movies

In Toronto, Ralph Fiennes picks a pope while a Lego version of Pharrell stars in a documentary

James Earl Jones, pioneering actor of stage and screen and voice of Darth Vader, has died

James Earl Jones was the voice — and so much more

Television

‘Old Man’ and young woman

How to watch the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

Pick your pipeline to stardom

music

Photos: See Chappell Roan, Karol G, Lenny Kravitz, and more stars hit the 2024 MTV VMAs red carpet

How much does Taylor Swift’s endorsement help Kamala Harris?

Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, AP source says

Theater/Dance

At ART, a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that’s both moving and in motion

In ‘Leopoldstadt,’ Tom Stoppard gets personal

Two new productions that poke fun at old stereotypes

Health

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Obituaries

Alan Shawn Feinstein, R.I. philanthropist who battled world hunger and encouraged kids to be kind, dies at 93

James Earl Jones, pioneering actor of stage and screen and voice of Darth Vader, has died

Ed Kranepool, founding New York Met and the franchise’s longest-tenured player, dies at 79