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Trump was subject of apparent assassination attempt, FBI says

A suspect was taken into custody after fleeing the scene, authorities said

Former president says he is ‘safe and well’

US Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Donald Trump was on the course, the Palm Beach County sheriff said.
Five things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump Follow live updates

N.H. Libertarian Party shares, deletes post on X endorsing the assassination of VP Harris

The official X account for the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire posted then deleted a message endorsing the assassination of Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, hours before a man was taken into custody for an apparent attempt on her Republican rival’s life.

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died, family says
Tito was the third of nine Jackson children, which include global superstars Michael and sister Janet, part of a music-making family whose songs are still beloved today.

For new Mass. State Police colonel, a history of discrimination complaints lingers in New Jersey

Governor Maura Healey’s administration defended Geoffrey D. Noble’s selection. A spokesperson called him “a respected leader widely praised for his integrity, compassion and ability to bring people together.”

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Another sun-soaked day is in store today. We’re now entering Week 4 of our Boston-area dry spell.
Today is the 27th consecutive day without any measurable rainfall in the Boston area.

Ryan Murphy’s 10-part series based on the true, tragic story of Aaron Hernandez starts Tuesday on FX
Election 2024

Democrats put up $25 million to reach voters in 10 states in fierce fight for Senate majority

The latest investment will be distributed across Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Vance doesn’t back away from false claims about migrants in Springfield, Ohio

Police tighten security at Waltham schools after threats

Hillary Clinton takes stock of life’s wins and losses in a memoir inspired by a Joni Mitchell lyric

N.Y. man charged with scamming cancer-stricken Vietnam vet in Everett out of $20,000
Shirley Leung

After Claudine Gay, Harvard leadership is so white

Six of the seven major appointments at the university since its first Black president resigned in January have gone to white people.
INNOVATOR Q&A

Too much to drink? These Providence founders plan to introduce a popular South Korean hangover remedy to the US

DAYGUARD comes in the form of a jelly stick that will soon be available on the market in Providence, R.I., as well as college campuses.

As Red Sox’ playoff hopes fade, Craig Breslow is not ready to play the ‘what if’ game

With the Sox trailing the Twins by 4½ games, there’s a chance Minnesota’s visit to Fenway next weekend will matter.
Yankees get to Kutter Crawford as Red Sox drop series in New York Peter Abraham: Joe Castiglione made his own call when he announced his retirement

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris and Trump have housing plans. Economists have doubts.

Trump’s struggle to deliver a clear message on abortion at the debate leaves him vulnerable on a key issue

Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried.

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks
Opinion
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

True stories from an ICU: Was it right to keep their sister alive?

An illustrated opinion piece that explores the emotional impact of hospice care on ICU nurses and hospital employees.
Karen Stabiner

AI is having a pushy moment
Michael Jonas

A troubling echo in Germany’s election

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

One antiabortion strategy could upend other forms of health care too

EDITORIAL

US should demand Israel investigate killing of pro-Palestinian activist
Busing at 50
Listen to the full episode

‘You tried to break us, and you didn’t’: One family relives busing in new audio documentary

Earline Pruitt, and her daughter Denise, describe the start of school desegregation in this Globe audio documentary.
Your memories of Boston's busing era Perspective: The busing crisis divided Boston. But playgrounds brought kids like me together.

More recent News

Donations pour in for demonstrator accused of shooting man during a violent clash at a pro-Israel rally in Newton
The two men involved had online identities on their opposing views of the Israel-Hamas war.

Pamela Berger, filmmaker and BC art history professor, dies at 84
"Well, I'm going to make a movie," she said in 1984, adding film director-writer-producer to her multifaceted career as a Boston College professor and medieval art historian.

LOVE LETTERS
Cheated on … again
My first two marriages ended with infidelity, and now this.

New Hampshire man dead after motorcycle crashes into truck, authorities say
A New Hampshire man died after the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a pickup truck hauling a trailer in Windsor, N.H., officials said.

Neo-Nazis charged with federal terror offenses allegedly targeted former US attorney Rachael Rollins for assassination
Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison were arrested and charged with soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

A missile fired by Yemen’s rebels lands in Israel and triggers sirens at international airport
There were no reports of casualties or major damage, but Israeli media aired footage showing people racing to shelters in Ben Gurion International Airport.

Recommended reads

‘PFAS . . . everywhere’: A Mass. class action lawsuit may set a new standard for damages

Environmental and industry groups are closely watching the case ahead of an expected "tsunami" of PFAS lawsuits.

How much does shuttle service cost the T during shutdowns for track repairs? (Hint: Big $$$)
Since the agency began working to eliminate slow zones systemwide last year, alternative bus service has been a main way for riders to get around.

State troopers have a new tactic against fleeing vehicles — shooting GPS tracking tags
It may sound like a high-tech gadget from an action movie. But it's real.

‘I’m still here’: Before Alzheimer’s, he prided himself on his intellect. Can a new treatment curb his decline?
Tony Downs is one of the first patients in the country to take Leqembi, a newly approved drug. He and his wife are hoping it will help slow his downhill path.

Culture & Lifestyle

Humanitas Prizes go to ‘Hacks,’ ‘Fellow Travelers,’ and ‘Black Cake’

Hannah Gadsby’s got something special to say

For Mary D. Watkins, activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s story is operatic

After more than seven years, Meghan Trainor is back on tour — and loving every minute of it

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

IDEAS | ERIK FRID

How scammers used AI to profit from my brother’s death
JEFF JACOBY

Why don’t unions have to stand for reelection?
EDITORIAL

Financial aid programs for former foster kids highlight system’s needless complexity
RENÉE GRAHAM

Country music’s gatekeepers didn’t snub Beyoncé. They shortchanged themselves.
MARCELA GARCÍA

The best memes debunking Trump’s pet-eating claim
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Shirley Leung

After Claudine Gay, Harvard leadership is so white

Six of the seven major appointments at the university since its first Black president resigned in January have gone to white people.

For new Mass. State Police colonel, a history of discrimination complaints lingers in New Jersey

Governor Maura Healey’s administration defended Geoffrey D. Noble’s selection. A spokesperson called him “a respected leader widely praised for his integrity, compassion and ability to bring people together.”
INNOVATOR Q&A

Too much to drink? These Providence founders plan to introduce a popular South Korean hangover remedy to the US

DAYGUARD comes in the form of a jelly stick that will soon be available on the market in Providence, R.I., as well as college campuses.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Another sun-soaked day is in store today. We’re now entering Week 4 of our Boston-area dry spell.

Today is the 27th consecutive day without any measurable rainfall in the Boston area.

Sports

TV

Ryan Murphy’s 10-part series based on the true, tragic story of Aaron Hernandez starts Tuesday on FX

The first two episodes of FX series drop Tuesday.
RED SOX

As Red Sox’ playoff hopes fade, Craig Breslow is not ready to play the ‘what if’ game

With the Sox trailing the Twins by 4½ games, there’s a chance Minnesota’s visit to Fenway next weekend will matter.

Patriots want more balance on offense, but is it possible with their wide receivers and offensive line?

They can run the ball, but they haven't proven they can get downfield through the air.

Jon Rahm celebrates his first year in LIV League with season points title and $18 million
NFL

Member of Bears-Texans chain crew carted off after falling and hitting head
76th Primetime Emmy Awards

New England Olympians Ilona Maher and ‘pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik presented at the Emmys

Business

Shirley Leung

After Claudine Gay, Harvard leadership is so white

Six of the seven major appointments at the university since its first Black president resigned in January have gone to white people.
INNOVATOR Q&A

Too much to drink? These Providence founders plan to introduce a popular South Korean hangover remedy to the US

DAYGUARD comes in the form of a jelly stick that will soon be available on the market in Providence, R.I., as well as college campuses.

Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?

TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
magazine
My Boston History | The Power of Now

Amplify LatinX honors 100 Hispanic and Latino leaders across Mass.
My Boston History | The Power of Now

Cancer is the number one cause of death among Latinos. It doesn’t have to be.

CONNECTIONS

My grandmother taught me many things. How to cook, however, was not one of them.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We didn’t have loads in common, but the conversation was flowing regardless’

metro

New Hampshire man dead after motorcycle crashes into truck, authorities say

N.H. Libertarian Party shares, deletes post on X endorsing the assassination of VP Harris

Taunton woman, 24, dies after vehicle rear-ends tractor-trailer, authorities say

sports

Patton Kizzire ends drought with record five-stroke victory in FedEx Cup Fall opener

A’ja Wilson becomes first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a season as Las Vegas Aces top Connecticut Sun

Grind ’em up Patriots better figure out their passing game soon, or they’ll be lost in today’s NFL

business

The Coast Guard will hear from former OceanGate employees about the Titan implosion

Rethink Robotics, once a prominent startup, returns to Boston

Charles River Labs to cut over 600 jobs

politics

Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

Five things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

Trump was target of ‘apparent assassination attempt’ in Florida, FBI says. Follow live updates.

Nation

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died, family says

New York officials to release new renderings of possible Gilgo Beach victim

TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform

World

A French EU commissioner resigns after attacking the leadership of top official Ursula von der Leyen

A missile fired by Yemen’s rebels lands in Israel and triggers sirens at international airport

‘Water is coming.’ Floods devastate West and Central Africa.

opinion

Why don’t unions have to stand for reelection?

Country music’s gatekeepers didn’t snub Beyoncé. They shortchanged themselves.

Public housing is intolerable. It comes down to money.

lifestyle

Cheated on … again

Free events in Boston this week: A playground for grown-ups, Latin Music & Dance fest returns to Eastie, and more

Dating someone with a chronic medical condition

food & dining

Too much to drink? These Providence founders plan to introduce a popular South Korean hangover remedy to the US

Jahunger brings hand-pulled noodles, spicy lamb, and other Uyghur specialties to Cambridge

A Southern supper parlor comes to the Porter Square Hotel; Mr. H brings Shanghainese specialties to the Seaport

travel

A late-summer, slow sojourn in southern Vermont

When reserving an extra seat on United, don’t forget to do this

Jason Bowen on playing a prince, finding fun on vacation, and weighing his luggage

Arts

At the Gardner this fall, Manet and family

In Salem, a new exhibit summons the spirits at Peabody Essex Museum

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

Books

Hillary Clinton takes stock of life’s wins and losses in a memoir inspired by a Joni Mitchell lyric

Provincetown Book Fest, a new novel of Maine, and celebrating trees in verse

Arlie Russell Hochschild’s ‘Stolen Pride’ mines white rural shame

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 16-22

Fall forward with these 39 movies

Local theaters are serving up cinematic scares for the season

Television

Ryan Murphy’s 10-part series based on the true, tragic story of Aaron Hernandez starts Tuesday on FX

This week’s TV: Batman’s naughty nemesis swaggers in a show of his own with Colin Farrell in ‘The Penguin’

Emmy Moments: Hosts gently mock ‘The Bear,’ while TV moms, ‘Happy Days,’ and ‘West Wing’ celebrated

music

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 16-22

After more than seven years, Meghan Trainor is back on tour — and loving every minute of it

For Mary D. Watkins, activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s story is operatic

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

Tito Jackson, member of the Jackson 5, has died, family says

Pamela Berger, filmmaker and BC art history professor, dies at 84

Mary McFadden, celebrated designer of shimmering dresses, dies at 85