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Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episodes 1 & 2: Prelude to a crime

It’s clear immediately that Ryan Murphy’s FX series isn’t just a sports story.
See coverage about Aaron Hernandez from the Globe
2024 Election

I’m the voter, it’s me: Post-debate Taylor Swift endorsement marks spike in online registration in Mass.
After the presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, online voter registration numbers in Massachusetts spiked.

As Fed is set to lower interest rates, concerns rise about Trump’s desire to influence future decisions FBI, USPS intercept suspicious envelope sent to Mass. elections division

Ohio governor deploys state troopers to schools after Trump, Vance push migrant conspiracy. How did we get here?

“We cannot let the bad guys win,” Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said Monday about the decision to have state police conduct daily sweeps of schools in Springfield, Ohio.
Campaign updates: Harris denounces political violence after assassination attempt
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Finally, Boston area will see an end to the dry stretch. Increasing clouds with a chance of showers late.

Remnants of the tropical system that deluged the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic will move near Southern New England.
Photos: Partial lunar eclipse supermoon delights stargazers around the globe

DEVRA FIRST & CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Turkey legs, things on sticks, cream puffs. Two reporters try to eat it all at the Big E.
With empty stomachs, open minds, and elasticized waistbands, we arrived in West Springfield and began our culinary safari. Here's what it was like.

Migrant families return to Logan, raising questions about state shelter restrictions

Some families who were at the airport said they were offered a five-day stay in overflow shelters, but declined because of the limitation on applying for longer-term placements.

THE FINE PRINT
What do auto dealers owe you when your new car faces a safety recall?
Owners and lessees of recalled vehicles can demand a loaner or rental vehicle, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get one.

Threats, resignations, and allegations from the beyond: A host of controversies is haunting R.I.’s ‘Conjuring House’
A former employee says he was fired after the owner alleged the spirit of a past owner claimed he stole money from the business.

Exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah made in Hungary, accused firm says

Pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously Tuesday in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least nine people, including an 8-year-old girl, and wounding nearly 3,000.
What to know about the deadly pager explosions

In Karen Read case, State Police investigation was tied to Proctor text messages

State Police internal affairs investigators found in July that allegations that a lieutenant failed to properly supervise a trooper who sent crude and misogynistic text messages about Karen Read to coworkers was “not sustained,” records show.

POST to consider disciplinary case against former Stoughton police officer William Farwell

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ indictment alleges he used power to build empire of sexual crime

Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo declared his client’s innocence, and said they would appeal the bail decision, with a hearing expected Wednesday afternoon.

Shuttle buses continue to replace MBTA Red Line service after Dorchester water leak, officials say

Ukrainian drones strike a large military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow

‘No simple solution’: Rise of pickleball courts puts some local tennis players in a pickle

Data show a third of Boston's tennis courts now have pickleball courts drawn over them, provoking beef between tennis and pickleball players who must compete for court space.
Alex Speier | RAYS 8, RED SOX 3

Red Sox bullpen meltdown is the worst in team history

The bullpen has had a 6.14 ERA and unfathomable 7.2 runs allowed per nine innings since the All-Star break.
Early lead slips, and Red Sox tumble back under .500 with loss to Rays at Tropicana Field
ADRIAN WALKER

The feds must step in to investigate the latest State Police scandal

The death of recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia during training is the latest setback for the Massachusetts State Police.
State Police recruit who died spoke of hazing-like conditions, but persisted

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

Harris might be gaining ground in Maine’s key electoral district, threatening Trump’s path to White House

Why Trump’s and Harris’s proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact

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

Hispanic Heritage Month

El mito del voto latino

El cáncer es la primera causa de muerte entre los latinos. No tiene por qué serlo.

To Latinx or not to Latinx

My grandmother taught me many things. How to cook, however, was not one of them.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

A rally, a shooting, and a community on edge

A man attending a demonstration in support of Israel was allegedly attacked by a passerby and allegedly fired a gun in response. Both have been charged — and prosecutors have to determine a just response.
Alex Rappaport

The world must start addressing water scarcity now
WILL AUSTIN

Why cellphones don’t belong in Massachusetts classrooms
SCOT LEHIGH

What a novel experience to lose yourself in fiction

LETTERS

Heightened concerns over keeping candidates safe
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

R.I. halts demolition of Washington Bridge to ‘preserve evidence’
There was no word on when the work will continue, and it’s unclear what prompted the pause.

Dust off your tri-corn! Massachusetts 250 to celebrate state’s iconic role in American Revolution
The initiative is being planned as part of America 250, a national initiative in which states are encouraged to host events for roughly two years leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Four Boston men arrested for trafficking tens of thousands of fentanyl pills
The men are being held in the custody of the US Marshal's Service, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Greater Boston home prices inch down in August after sky-high summer
The median price for a single-family home was $915,000 last month, a slight dip after a record-breaking June.

‘Nothing is final’: Hasbro toys likely wouldn’t relocate from R.I. to Boston for ‘at least 18 months,’ according to CEO
In an email from the CEO obtained by the Globe, Chris Cocks said, “We’re still considering the options, talking to people, and figuring out the details.”

100 people sworn in as new US citizens during ceremony at Boston’s Old South Meeting House
In honor of Citizenship Day, Boston welcomed 100 new citizens from all over the world during this year’s naturalization ceremony at the Old South Meeting House on Tuesday afternoon.

Recommended reads

Want to find the Dunkin’ locations that charge $2.99 for an iced coffee instead of $4.15? This tool is for you.

Prices of Dunkin’ items, from cold brew to glazed doughnuts, can vary by location — sometimes by a dollar or more. A new software program zeroes in on the lowest prices.

‘A step backward, to take two steps forward’: Boston leaders on disruptive transition to new yellow bus tracking app
The district still falls short of the 95 percent on-time arrival rate that is required under a state improvement plan.

This massive Beacon Hill townhouse is on the market for nearly $20 million. Take a look inside.
It’s one of the biggest homes on Beacon Hill to hit the market in recent memory.

Who is leaving Massachusetts? And why? Here’s what a report reveals.
Working-age adults are the Massachusetts residents leaving in the highest numbers, according to a new analysis.

Culture & Lifestyle

Pretty hurts: Demi Moore returns to her horror-genre roots in ‘The Substance’

Boston native selected for Issa Rae + Snapchat’s creator program

Newburyport Documentary Film Fest: ‘We’ve definitely beaten the odds’

‘Laughs in Spanish,’ at SpeakEasy Stage, offers more than just laughs

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 | MATTIA FERRARESI

As schools consider whether to ban smartphones, some nightclubs are already there
WILL AUSTIN

Why cellphones don’t belong in Massachusetts classrooms
MARCELA GARCÍA

To Latinx or not to Latinx
ALAN WIRZBICKI

Reading the T leaves on late-night service
Rich Barlow

Massachusetts should abolish religious exemptions for vaccinations
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Threats, resignations, and allegations from the beyond: A host of controversies is haunting R.I.’s ‘Conjuring House’

A former employee says he was fired after the owner alleged the spirit of a past owner claimed he stole money from the business.

I’m the voter, it’s me: Post-debate Taylor Swift endorsement marks spike in online registration in Mass.

After the presidential debate and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, online voter registration numbers in Massachusetts spiked.

Once a boathouse, this historic Newport home just sold for nearly $10 million

The early 1900′s boathouse-turned-residence was designed by famed architect Irving Gill
COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Rhode Island leaders have been caught flat-footed by Hasbro’s potential move

It’s both depressing and unsurprising that no one seemed to know Hasbro has been flirting with Boston.

Sports

Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at World Cup in 1990, dies

Schillaci had been hospitalized in Palermo following treatment for colon cancer.
LYNX 78, SUN 76

Sun rally to take late lead, but Bridget Carlton hits go-ahead 3 with seconds left to lift Lynx, lock up No. 2 playoff seed

Napheesa Collier scored 25 points before passing to Carleton for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds left, and visiting Minnesota beat Connecticut on Tuesday night.
RAYS 8, RED SOX 3

Early lead slips, and Red Sox tumble back under .500 with loss to Rays at Tropicana Field

Nick Pivetta had a 2-0 lead and a one-hitter into the fourth inning. By the end of the fifth, the Red Sox were multiple relievers deep and trailing to begin their series at Tropicana Field.
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

From grass to turf fields, Saint John Paul II field hockey gains traction
Patriots notebook

With Ja’Whaun Bentley out, other Patriots, including Raekwon McMillan, see an opportunity
Alex Speier | On baseball

Red Sox bullpen meltdown is the worst in team history

Business

THE FINE PRINT

What do auto dealers owe you when your new car faces a safety recall?

Owners and lessees of recalled vehicles can demand a loaner or rental vehicle, but there’s no guarantee they’ll get one.

Once a boathouse, this historic Newport home just sold for nearly $10 million

The early 1900′s boathouse-turned-residence was designed by famed architect Irving Gill

Google wins legal bid to overturn 1.5 billion euro antitrust fine in EU digital ad case

Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

The secret to getting kids off smartphones might be right in our neighborhoods
Cooking

Snacks and sides made with fall carrots, beets, and kale at peak perfection
My Boston History | The Power of Now

In her mother’s breast cancer fight, she saw why more Latina oncologists are needed

My Boston History | The Power of Now

Amplify LatinX honors 100 Hispanic and Latino leaders across Mass.

metro

Before you go hiking this season, read these tips for staying safe

Finally, Boston area will see an end to the dry stretch. Increasing clouds with a chance of showers late.

Harris denounces political violence as candidates resume campaigning after apparent assassination attempt

sports

Alex Cora avoids discipline for pitch thrown behind Aaron Judge at Yankee Stadium

Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion

EMass field hockey: Monomoy’s Emery Cappallo strikes for 6, headlines Players of the Week

business

Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories

Milford construction company expanding

Elon Musk has often inflamed politically tense moments, raising worries for the US election

politics

Now a Roe advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child tells her story in Harris campaign ad

Violent threats and attacks escalate tensions in Trump-Harris race

New Jersey voters are set to pick a successor to late congressman in special election

Nation

As Jimmy Carter nears his 100th birthday, a musical gala celebrates the ‘rock-and-roll president’

Harvey Weinstein set to be arraigned on additional sex crimes charges in New York

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ indictment alleges he used power to build empire of sexual crime

World

Ukrainian drones strike a large military depot in a Russian town northwest of Moscow

Exploding pagers used in apparent Israeli attack on Hezbollah made in Hungary, accused firm says

What to know about the deadly pager explosions targeting Hezbollah

opinion

Why cellphones don’t belong in Massachusetts classrooms

As schools consider whether to ban smartphones, some nightclubs are already there

50 years after busing, still bridges to cross and battles to wage

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

Turkey legs, things on sticks, cream puffs. Two reporters try to eat it all at the Big E.

Recipe: Turn the popular pairing of sausage and broccoli rabe into a topping for a large flatbread

Recipe: If your garden is overrun with tomatoes, simmer a sauce and freeze it for a dark January day

travel

Four Newport hotels ranked best in the world, according to Michelin Guide

A late-summer, slow sojourn in southern Vermont

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

Arts

The room where it happened: Gardner Museum to renovate room that housed works stolen in 1990

The Griffin Museum of Photography takes a look at AI and visual reality

What does ‘orgasmic’ fiber art look like? Ask Sam Fields.

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 15

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

Movies

Pretty hurts: Demi Moore returns to her horror-genre roots in ‘The Substance’

Boston Film Festival returns for 40th year

‘Optimus is very profitable’: Hasbro CEO hopes new Transformers movie will boost sales

Television

Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episodes 1 & 2: Prelude to a crime

HBO is casting extras for ‘The Gilded Age’ in R.I.

Watching often and early: Expect a lot of politics on television over the next seven weeks

music

After starting out in a Roxbury ‘college house,’ Magdalena Bay is now one of pop music’s rising stars

John Krasinski and Eddie Vedder dined in Boston before rocking Fenway Park with Pearl Jam

A dream team cast was the crowning glory of Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Mitridate’

Theater/Dance

‘Laughs in Spanish,’ at SpeakEasy Stage, offers more than just laughs

Michaela DePrince died one day before her mother, family says

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

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

Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at World Cup in 1990, dies

Michaela DePrince, ballerina who danced to fame from a war-torn childhood, dies at 29

Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 singer and guitarist, dies at 70