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Vice Presidential Debate

A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

The vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance, on Tuesday engaged in a fast-moving, largely civil debate on a wide range of issues.
The Walz-Vance debate was civil. But it highlighted the campaign’s intensity — and the election’s stakes. Here's how the debate unfolded
JOAN VENNOCHI

In the Vance-Walz debate, Vance proved to be the bigger liar
GLOBE OPINION

‘In the end, the winner was Vance’: 8 writers weigh in on the VP debate
Live updates

Harris to travel to Georgia to assess impacts of Hurricane Helene

Patriots center David Andrews to have shoulder surgery, expected to miss remainder of season

Andrews has appeared in 124 games with the Patriots since entering the league in 2015.
Patriots mailbag: Readers are still restless about quarterback and the offensive line
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Here are the best hotels, resorts, and airports in New England, as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers

The annual poll names the Langham the best hotel in Boston, T.F, Green, Bradley best airports in New England.
Jaylen Brown, Ilona Maher, and more New England stars make 2024 Time100 Next list

Photos: See top bird pictures from across the world
The Bird Photographer of the Year contest awarded photographers across the world, including one from Massachusetts, for their striking pictures.

ALEX SPEIER | ON BASEBALL

Here’s how the Red Sox became so distant from October baseball, and how they can turn the slide around

There has been a cost to team-building caution, in the standings and in credibility. Sam Kennedy acknowledged that, and said the Sox are into a new phase of roster construction.
PERSPECTIVE

I gave a Mass. judge a gift. The Supreme Court could learn from his response.

How can the highest court in the land operate with such lax ethical rules, while the lowest courts in Massachusetts are held to the most stringent of standards?

The port strike is fueled by automation fears. Should dockworkers be worried?

The longshoremen’s strike that has shut down ports in Boston and other cities isn’t just about money and jobs. It’s also a fight over the future of maritime shipping technology.

Some Boston doctors are starting to unravel the mysteries of long COVID and find improved treatments for patients
There’s still no cure for the debilitating condition but some front-line clinicians are finding ways to help patients feel better.

Breast cancer rates are climbing. Are plastics and cosmetics to blame?

The risk of developing breast cancer increased by about 1 percent each year between 2012 and 2021 and grew almost twice as fast for women under the age of 50 as those above it.

Here’s what CVS’s potential breakup could mean for you

‘A long and amazing hunt’ - someone found the treasure in that crazy Project Skydrop hunt
The announcement of a winner didn’t indicate who found the statue or where it was discovered.

Federal investigators to begin examining the scene of Green Line derailment
Shuttle buses will run in place of train service between North Station and Medford/Tufts and Union Square in Somerville.

Seven injured after Green Line train derails

Hampden County sheriff’s SUV was missing a tire when he drove drunk to Springfield casino, court papers show

The Hampden County sheriff allegedly left the car running while he went inside for nearly 40 minutes and later told police that someone else had been driving.

Reporter Taylor Lorenz exits Washington Post after investigation into Instagram post

Governor Healey plans to immediately implement new gun law, stopping opponents from suspending it

 N.H. gun owners can carry firearms without a license. What happens when they bring their guns to Mass.?

Israel reports 7 combat deaths as troops battle Hezbollah in Lebanon and fears of a wider war mount

Deciphering the mysterious stone slabs in West Roxbury’s Millennium Park

A few years ago my mother was walking along the Charles River at Millennium Park in West Roxbury when she stumbled upon two elaborately sculpted stone slabs on the ground.
Unsolved, creepy, or just weird Boston archaeological discoveries
ADDRESS/RENOVATION

If looks could thrill: A primer on the best home improvements for your dollar

Here are the best upgrades for resale or staying put, and how to finance them.
Home of the Week: No man is an island, but two islands made this Medford kitchen
LOVE LETTERS

My partner doesn’t want kids. Can I change her mind?

I don’t want to choose between my relationship and having a child.

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene, and the port strike in the campaign’s final weeks

Where Trump and Harris stand on immigration and border security

Marijuana, the death penalty, and fracking: Harris’s changing positions on key issues

Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

In the Vance-Walz debate, Vance proved to be the bigger liar

But you can’t address the Trump-Vance web of lies without first addressing Walz’s weakness for bluster and exaggeration.
IDEAS | SEVANA WENN

Newspaper survival strategy: lean on student journalists
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts State Police training stuck in a time warp
JEFF JACOBY

A bum charge against John Kerry
Eric A. Friedman

How the Celtics could protest a cruel war in Sudan

Hispanic Heritage Month

‘It doesn’t matter what you wear, because you look good’: In Boston, Dominican-owned salons and barbershops are plenty
Dominican-owned salons and barbershops, which cut all kinds of hair, have become popular stops for people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Does 'the Latino vote' even exist?
WATCH: Reporter Esmy Jimenez said, "I don’t think it even exists." She makes her case to political reporter James Pindell.

‘This is your festival’: CineFest Latino Boston returns for its second year
The lineup includes work by filmmakers from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia, Uruguay, and the US.

More recent News

Kirk develops into a hurricane as forecasters monitor Caribbean storm
Kirk is packing peak winds of 80 miles per hour as it moves northwest, nearly 1,000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.

Hurricanes like Helene lead to as many as 10,000 indirect deaths in years following landfall, study finds

Nibi, a Chelmsford beaver and an internet celebrity, has lawyered up
The state has ordered a local wildlife rescue to release Nibi into the wild, and the questions around the beaver's future have drawn attention from the governor herself.

Larry Laughlin, longtime AP bureau chief for northern New England, dies at 75
A calm, kind and quick-witted journalist worked in Boston, Providence, and Virginia before moving to New Hampshire.

Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 4: Belichick’s bad bet
We’ll never know what would have become of Aaron Hernandez if the New England Patriots hadn’t drafted him in 2010.

‘Highly technical adventure cleanup’ swarms Boston Harbor Islands, clearing rusted lobster traps, scrap metal
The operation helped to rehabilitate bird-nesting areas on the islands, where anything from huge tires to dock foam and scrap metal have washed up for decades.

Just getting caught up? Here’s what to know about Jeremy Swayman’s contract standoff with the Bruins.
The Bruins' presumptive No. 1 goaltender has until Dec. 1 to reach a deal or he cannot play in the NHL this season.

Tanglewood Festival Chorus veterans plan to exit on a high note with ‘Symphony of a Thousand’

When the BSO performs the piece with the TFC and the boys of the St. Paul’s Choir School this weekend, the total number of performers will be around 300.

Somerville opened a $260m high school three years ago. Bunsen burners in its science labs can’t be used.

“Bubbling up a vat of whatever in your high school chemistry class” is a key rite of passage for many, said a school committee member. “I really want that experience for our students.”

Brookline man dead after motorcycle crash in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, officials say

A 31-year-old man died after colliding with a car that was fully stopped in traffic, authorities said.

Recommended reads

ADRIAN WALKER

Steward Health Care is out of Massachusetts. But plenty of wreckage has been left behind.

Steward was part of perhaps the greatest health care scandal in Massachusetts history.
Brighton Marine wins ruling against Steward on military health plan contract

Parents accused of harassing transgender teen in N.H. sue school district over free speech
The plaintiffs were issued “no trespass” orders after wearing pink “XX” wristbands on the sidelines of a high school soccer game.

Dan Shaughnessy
Pete Rose was crude and rough around the edges, but his love for baseball was evident every game
Rose could play many positions and had more hits than anyone, but his apparent gambling addiction kept him out of the Hall of Fame.

Globe Magazine
‘Please, stop doing this.’ Why we need to finally ban phones from schools.
The evidence overwhelmingly shows that phones are bad for students. Taking them away is the only solution.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tanglewood Festival Chorus veterans plan to exit on a high note with ‘Symphony of a Thousand’

Jaylen Brown, Ilona Maher, and more New England stars make 2024 Time100 Next list

American Repertory Theater and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre announce performances

Graham Nash brings stories, songs — and Judy Collins — to Boston

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

EDITORIAL

What Boston can learn from other cities that closed schools
JEFF JACOBY

Antisemitism and the power of the big lie
RENÉE GRAHAM

Diversity is America’s greatest strength. But now a lot of people find it threatening.

Beau Breslin

Project 2025 isn’t going away
Alex Beam

Is Costco the center of the universe?
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

How to help victims of Hurricane Helene

Many relief organizations recommend sending cash over supplies to ensure the flexibility of resources.

‘A long and amazing hunt.’ Someone found the treasure in the Project Skydrop hunt.

The announcement of a winner didn’t indicate who found the statue or where exactly it was discovered.

Governor Healey plans to immediately implement new gun law, stopping opponents from suspending it

The move by Healey dashes the hopes of gun rights activists who for weeks have scrambled to gather tens of thousands of signatures to suspend it.

Hampden County sheriff’s SUV was missing a tire when he drove drunk to Springfield casino, court papers show

The Hampden County sheriff allegedly left the car running while he went inside for nearly 40 minutes and later told police that someone else had been driving.

Sports

Patriots

Patriots center David Andrews to have shoulder surgery, expected to miss remainder of season

Andrews has appeared in 124 games with the Patriots since entering the league in 2015.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

EMass high school football, Week 5: the 10 best games to watch — and our picks

Methuen at Andover (MVC), Milton at Weymouth (BSC), and Cathedral at St. Mary's (Catholic Central) headline conference showdowns.

Jaylen Brown, Ilona Maher, and more New England stars make 2024 Time100 Next list

Time’s annual list honors up-and-coming artists and leaders who are helping to shape the future.
bruins

Just getting caught up? Here’s what to know about Jeremy Swayman’s contract standoff with the Bruins.
bruins

What Brad Marchand thinks about the Jeremy Swayman contract stalemate
patriots mailbag

Patriots mailbag: Readers are still restless about quarterback and the offensive line

Business

The port strike is fueled by automation fears. Should dockworkers be worried?

The longshoremen’s strike that has shut down ports in Boston and other cities isn’t just about money and jobs. It’s also a fight over the future of maritime shipping technology.

Someone found the treasure in that Project Skydrop hunt everyone’s been buzzing about

A gold statue valued at $26,000 was found in the woods of western Massachusetts.

A new home for transportation tech startups — this time, with a little room to drive around
ADDRESS/RENOVATION

Home of the Week: No man is an island, but two islands made this Medford kitchen
magazine
Globe Magazine

Should schools be able to keep students’ secrets from parents? Depends who you ask.
Cooking

It’s soup season. New ways to serve favorites including French onion soup.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 30-Oct. 6
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.

metro

Deciphering the mysterious stone slabs in West Roxbury’s Millennium Park

Kirk develops into a hurricane as forecasters monitor Caribbean storm

Federal investigators to begin examining the scene of Green Line derailment

sports

Why aren’t the Patriots going for it on fourth down or signing a veteran tackle? Plus, some other thoughts.

Here’s how the Red Sox became so distant from October baseball, and how they can turn the slide around

Sun drop physical Game 2 in Minnesota, as series heads back to Connecticut even

business

If looks could thrill: A primer on the best home improvements for your dollar

A free drug experiment bypasses the US health system’s secret fees

Here’s what CVS’s potential breakup could mean for you

politics

Harris to travel to Georgia to assess impacts of Hurricane Helene after vice presidential debate

Harris and Trump are tested by the Mideast, Helene, and the port strike in the campaign’s final weeks

Pennsylvania town grapples with Trump assassination attempt ahead of his return

Nation

Prosecutors say they may bring additional charges against New York City mayor and indict others

Reporter Taylor Lorenz exits Washington Post after investigation into Instagram post

Hurricanes like Helene lead to as many as 10,000 indirect deaths in years following landfall, study finds

World

Israel reports 7 combat deaths as troops battle Hezbollah in Lebanon and fears of a wider war mount

US bomb from World War II explodes at a Japanese airport, causing a large crater in a taxiway

Two predawn explosions rock the area around the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen but no one is injured

opinion

Kamala Harris is ready. And America, perhaps, is ready too.

The decline in constructive disagreement is a national crisis. Universities should help.

The Great Trumpkin confronts the gender gap

lifestyle

Jaylen Brown, Ilona Maher, and more New England stars make 2024 Time100 Next list

‘The Giver’ author Lois Lowry on intergenerational bonds in uncertain times

How did a marathon change your romantic relationship?

food & dining

From the team behind Mahaniyom, this Thai-inspired dive is much more than a bar

The Big E set an all-time attendance record in 2024, officials say

Tupperware: an appreciation

travel

Here are the best hotels, resorts, and airports in New England, as voted by Condé Nast Traveler readers

Someone found the treasure in that Project Skydrop hunt everyone’s been buzzing about

The Big E set an all-time attendance record in 2024, officials say

Arts

‘Help other artists, and then other artists will help you, too,’ says Joanna Tam

Of candidates and the camera

Vermont’s Shelburne Museum reveals architecture team and designs for new center for Native American art

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 29

Ella Leffland, novelist drawn to portraying outsiders, dies at 92

Betsy Lerner unpacks the bonds of sisterhood

Movies

Local filmmaker buys Arlington International Film Festival from cofounders

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Essential Maggie Smith movies to stream this weekend

Television

Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 4: Belichick’s bad bet

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

Raise a pint: A British remake of ‘Cheers’ is in development

music

Tanglewood Festival Chorus veterans plan to exit on a high note with ‘Symphony of a Thousand’

Embrace sweater weather — and flannel — at these fall music festivals

Graham Nash brings stories, songs — and Judy Collins — to Boston

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre announce performances

Sustainability with style: ‘Lost and Found’ blends dance, fashion

At ArtsEmerson, Dianne McIntyre’s ‘In the Same Tongue’ speaks volumes

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

Ella Leffland, novelist drawn to portraying outsiders, dies at 92

Larry Laughlin, longtime AP bureau chief for northern New England, dies at 75

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84