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Karen Read seeks to delay wrongful death lawsuit brought against her until criminal case ends

Read wants a judge to delay proceedings in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against her until after her second criminal trial, citing her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

Black musician attacked by Patriot Front in Boston: ‘I thought I was going to die’
Surveillance video turned over to Charles Murrell’s lawyers by Boston police showed Murrell being shoved into a light pole by Patriot Front members.

This Boston startup launched satellites to improve weather forecasting. Then Hurricane Helene came along.

Tomorrow.io's satellites collected data about Helene as it strengthened into the strongest hurricane ever to hit the Big Bend coast of Florida, wreaking havoc across six states.

Mass General Brigham warns of IV fluids shortage due to Hurricane Helene

Lynnfield school district fires high school substitute teacher for his ‘alleged connection to hate-based ideologies’

The man was terminated on Monday and banned from school property, the superintendent said.
Shirley Leung

As it prepares to dole out 225 new liquor licenses, Boston is setting some new rules

The city aims to prevent a first-come, first-served bonanza that favored white and well-connected applicants a decade ago when the last big batch of licenses were issued.

A high-end rebound? Luxury condo project among first since COVID to break ground downtown.
Overlooking the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the 12-story tower will include 29, two- and three-bedroom units and a 4,250-square-foot ground floor restaurant.

Ex-Twelve Tribes elder sentenced to decades in prison for rape, sexual assault of two girls

Boy dies after medical event at Stoughton basketball club Tuesday night, officials say

Regular train service resumes on Green Line extension following derailment, MBTA says

 A trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket could cost you more as officials consider the largest rate hike ever

Photos of the month: September 2024

A collection of some of the best Boston Globe photos from the first month of fall.

Ipswich antique shop lent supernatural setting for remake of Stephen King’s ‘‘Salem’s Lot’
The vampire movie, which starts streaming Thursday on Max, was shot on location in Ipswich and several towns in Worcester County.

Berkshires public art shines in golden autumn light

The lazy days of summer may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean art lovers have to head indoors quite yet.
2024 election

Threats, requests, and expanded voting: Mass. clerks are gearing up for a daunting election
Burnout and frustration after the 2020 election and the subsequent storm of misinformation sparked massive turnover within the ranks of local elections officials.

Republican Liz Cheney will campaign with Harris in Wisconsin while Trump holds a rally in Michigan More updates from the 2024 campaign trail

When Donald Trump learned of danger to Mike Pence on Jan. 6, he allegedly said ‘so what?’

We now have the most extensive new detail in years about Donald Trump’s plot to overturn the 2020 election, in the form of a much-anticipated filing from special counsel Jack Smith.
Prosecutors lay out new evidence in Trump election case

For some Jewish Bostonians, Rosh Hashana’s proximity to one-year mark of Oct. 7 attack casts shadow over the holiday

Since the Oct. 7 attack, antisemitic incidents have risen across the country and pro-Palestinian protests have gripped college campuses. For many, the political turmoil has taken its toll.

Strong solar flare to bring Northern Lights back across New England tonight

Mostly clear skies will make for optimal late-night viewing for stargazers.
LOVE LETTERS

She watches TV during intimate moments

It makes me feel lonely in the marriage.
Odie Henderson review | ½★

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: The joke’s on you

I can't imagine fans enjoying what director and co-writer Todd Phillips does with the Joker here.
MISS CONDUCT

My aunt brings nothing but demands to our family’s holiday gatherings

She hasn’t contributed to a holiday celebration in 20 years. I’m finally fed up.

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
EDITORIAL

A strong Israeli defense against Iran benefits US interests

The boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement seeks to undermine US-Israel defense cooperation.
IDEAS | Jason Blakely

My political beliefs are entirely rational. Yours are obviously nuts.
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Vance tried to sane-wash Trump’s autocracy. Walz didn’t let him.
RENÉE GRAHAM

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

Readers share their takeaways after running mates square off

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

DEVRA FIRST

In appreciation of Tupperware: It burps, it stores, it deserves our respect

The company founded in Massachusetts and synonymous with food storage has declared bankruptcy, but it was ahead of its time. This is why I love it.

beat writer's notebook
Why Denver is a such a tough matchup, and other Celtics nuggets from Abu Dhabi
In advance of their preseason opener Friday, the Celtics participated in a media day in the United Arab Emirates

How do the Celtics prepare to play in the Middle East?

Car crashes into Yarmouth post office Wednesday and destroys lobby, officials say
The driver, 80, was not injured, police said.

Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive

At least eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, where Israel announced the start of what it says is a limited ground incursion earlier this week.

Eleven dogs found in ‘deplorable living conditions’ inside Pawtucket, R.I. home, police say

Eleven dogs were removed from “deplorable living conditions” inside a Pawtucket, R.I. home, where police discovered them while conducting a drug search, authorities said.

RHODE MAP
Another major union shakeup in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is seeing a generational shift in its labor movement.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Building sunshine, burst of warm air to close out the work week across New England

Friday will likely be the warmest day of the week, with most folks seeing temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s.
Kirk strengthens to Cat. 3 storm as another system develops in same area where Helene formed

Historic ship could soon become the world's largest artificial reef
The SS United States shattered a record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by a passenger liner on its maiden voyage in 1952.

Online voting in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week contest starts after attack kills contestant
One anticipated participant, a female known as Bear 402, was killed by a male bear during a fight on Monday.

Recommended reads

no stupid questions

Boston has inspired a whole bunch of pop culture. Here’s a reading, watching, and listening guide.

On the silver screen and in the pages of a hardcover, the spirit of bygone Boston shines through — immortalizing it for younger or newer residents who weren’t around to witness it themselves.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
No, illegal immigration isn’t the reason housing costs so much now
In Wednesday’s debate JD Vance exaggerated both the number of immigrants living illegally in the United States and their impact on rents and house prices.

Some Boston doctors are starting to unravel the mysteries of long COVID and find improved treatments
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.

Culture & Lifestyle

For subjects and viewers, ‘Blink’ is a story to remember

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: The joke’s on you

‘Nassim’ challenges an actor to perform a play they haven’t read before

HBO’s ‘The Franchise’ is mild when it should be wild

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

Massachusetts State Police training stuck in a time warp
JOAN VENNOCHI

In the VP 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
EDITORIAL

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

Antisemitism and the power of the big lie
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

State of the Tropics | Ken Mahan

Kirk to reach Category 4 strength as another system develops in same area where Helene formed

Large swells from Kirk could reach the East Coast this weekend.

Photos of the month: September 2024

A collection of some of the best Boston Globe photos from the first month of fall.

Regular train service resumes on Green Line extension following derailment, MBTA says

The shuttle buses that replaced train service all day Wednesday have been phased out, the MBTA said.

Car crashes into Yarmouth post office Wednesday and destroys lobby, officials say

The driver, 80, was not injured, police said.

Sports

red sox

Evaluating the Red Sox’ pitchers: How they did this year and where they go from here

This was a season in which the starters clearly outperformed the relievers.
beat writer's notebook

Why Denver is a such a tough matchup, and other Celtics nuggets from Abu Dhabi

In advance of their preseason opener Friday, the Celtics participated in a media day in the United Arab Emirates
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

EMass girls’ volleyball Top 20: Needham soars to No. 3 ranking

The Rockets were the first team to push defending Division 1 champion Newton North to a fifth set (a 15-13 loss) this season before beating Newton South.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL

EMass girls’ volleyball: A big hand for Dennis-Yarmouth’s Vivian Castano, who headlines Players of the Week
Patriots

DeMario Douglas apologizes for on-field frustrations during Patriots’ loss to 49ers

Celtics

A 13-hour flight. And eight-hour time change. How do the Celtics prepare to play in the Middle East?

Business

More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low

Massachusetts reported 4,864 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.

This Boston startup launched satellites to improve weather forecasting. Then Hurricane Helene came along.

Tomorrow.io's satellites collected data about Helene as it strengthened into the strongest hurricane ever to hit the Big Bend coast of Florida, wreaking havoc across six states.
Shirley Leung

As it prepares to dole out 225 new liquor licenses, Boston is setting some new rules
PODCAST

George Nee on union organizing, Chavez, and a boycott’s unexpected support from the mob

magazine
Education Issue

‘Please, stop doing this.’ Why we need to finally ban phones from schools.
LOVE LETTERS

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

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.

metro

Strong solar flare to bring Northern Lights back across New England tonight

Another major union shakeup in Rhode Island

For some Jewish Bostonians, Rosh Hashana’s proximity to one-year mark of Oct. 7 attack casts shadow over the holiday

sports

A 13-hour flight. And eight-hour time change. How do the Celtics prepare to play in the Middle East?

From Super Bowls to studio shows: Behind-the-scenes with burgeoning media star Julian Edelman on ‘Fox NFL Kickoff’

Can Boston College stop its sluggish starts? Plus more to watch as the Eagles travel to take on Virginia.

business

Dive bar nostalgia with a twist: Club Frills set to open in Providence

A high-end rebound? Luxury condo project among first since COVID to break ground downtown.

Boston has inspired a whole bunch of pop culture. Here’s a reading, watching, and listening guide.

politics

Liz Cheney will campaign with Harris in Wisconsin while Trump holds a rally in Michigan

Harris and Trump to campaign in key battleground states. Follow live updates.

When Donald Trump learned of danger to Mike Pence on Jan. 6, he allegedly said ‘so what?’

Nation

Historic ship could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them in their South Carolina home

Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild

World

Israel extends evacuation warnings in Lebanon, signaling a wider offensive

Typhoon Krathon makes landfall on Taiwan, packing fierce winds and torrential rain

Rare Israeli strike in central Beirut kills 7 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

opinion

Massachusetts State Police training stuck in a time warp

A bum charge against John Kerry

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

lifestyle

She watches TV during intimate moments

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

food & dining

In appreciation of Tupperware: It burps, it stores, it deserves our respect

As it prepares to dole out 225 new liquor licenses, Boston is setting some new rules

Dive bar nostalgia with a twist: Club Frills set to open in Providence

travel

Titanic exhibition comes to Boston, and a special Theater District tour

Berkshires public art shines in golden autumn light

Insurance company demands a repair invoice from Enterprise

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

A poet explores animal energies, Bow & Arrow Press lands in a new home, and local award news

Author readings around Boston through Oct. 12

Tracing the mystery of a missing cousin, finding compassion for her ancestors

Movies

For subjects and viewers, ‘Blink’ is a story to remember

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: The joke’s on you

Ipswich antique shop lent supernatural setting for remake of Stephen King’s ‘‘Salem’s Lot’

Television

HBO’s ‘The Franchise’ is mild when it should be wild

On ‘SNL,’ no gaffes, political, comedic, or otherwise, for Gaffigan

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

music

Guess who’s coming to Lynn – and who isn’t

Neko Case is always striving for more range

Look, don’t touch? Not at Ashburnham’s Frederick Historical Piano Collection.

Theater/Dance

‘Nassim’ challenges an actor to perform a play they haven’t read before

Four characters in search of the present in ‘Now. Here. This.’

American Repertory Theater and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre announce performances

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