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Two Palestinian brothers lost everything in Gaza. A nonprofit brought them to Boston to heal.

HEAL Palestine is a nonprofit organization that addresses the humanitarian needs of youth in Gaza, where medical care dwindles by the day.
2024 Election

Here’s your guide to the 2024 election in Mass., from local races to ballot questions
In our 2024 election voter guide, find information about the state’s congressional races, explore what your vote on all five ballot questions would mean, and see how to vote early.

Early voting starts tomorrow in Mass. Here's what to know.
Analysis | James Pindell

In a key Wisconsin county, voters are gripped by fear over who will win the presidential election

Trump delivers a pointed and at times bitter speech at Al Smith charity dinner

Trump’s rambling speeches focus his critics and worry his allies

Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up ‘blue wall’ votes

Michigan is one of three “blue wall” states that, along with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, will help decide the election.
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CONNECTIONS

As a geriatric nurse practitioner, I got the best advice on talking to elderly people from my dad

Ever ready to lighten a dark moment, my dad kept his sense of humor intact until the end.
Starting Point

The economy is good. Massachusetts is still expensive.

Inflation has eased and the Fed cut interest rates, yet the cost of living is still too onerous for many.
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How each major Boston sports team got its nickname
The NWSL team set to play in Boston in 2026 made a splash with its "BOS Nation FC" moniker. So we wondered: What are the stories behind the nicknames of Boston's other teams?

dan shaughnessy

As Banner Night approaches, the Celtics look stacked, and other thoughts

Even with Kristaps Porzingis sidelined, the Celtics have a fab five starting lineup, solid depth, and are prohibitive favorites to repeat as champions.

Everett woman alleges she was racially profiled, assaulted at Danvers farm after picking apples with her family

Nicole Pepin, who is Hispanic, said she plans to pursue assault and discrimination charges against Connors Farm.

When people move out of Massachusetts, here’s where they go

New data from the US Census Bureau sheds light on where former Massachusetts residents are ending up.

Why do so many Boston workers skip their lunch break?
Nearly a fifth of Boston workers — 17 percent — never take a lunch break, compared to 15 percent of workers nationwide, according to a survey by ezCater.

Christian Barmore accuses Providence police officers of racism during traffic stop; police union denies bias, calls for ‘public apology’

The union representing the Providence Police defended the officers’ actions and called on Barmore, who is Black, to recind his allegations and issue a public apology to the police.

‘I couldn’t stop it from hitting the pole’: Here’s why e-bike injuries among Gen-Xers and Boomers are spiking

New research suggests riders and city planners need to make changes to keep people safe.

Court rules in favor of Xaverian Brothers athlete after MIAA refused to grant fifth year of eligibility

Under a stricter rule enacted last year, the MIAA rejected Xaverian’s request to grant the student, who will play baseball at Salve Regina, a waiver for this academic year. A judge found that it shouldn't have.

Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar’s death
Both sides have indicated that they have not moved any closer to ending their conflict, even as world leaders press the case that Yahya Sinwar’s killing is a turning point that should be used to unlock stalled cease-fire negotiations.

Surprise battlefield encounter led to Hamas leader’s death, Israelis say What to know about Hamas’s leadership after death of Yahya Sinwar

Journalist Nicholas Daniloff, arrested and accused of spying by Soviets in 1986, dies at 89

Ruth Daniloff was crucial in securing her husband's release from prison. She died earlier this year.

CVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch, names Caremark head David Joyner as new chief
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was happy to learn that he had tried some classic Rhode Island delicacies’

Will a shared enthusiasm for regional foods lead to a second date?

Your guide to the Head of the Charles: Course map, best spots to watch, insider tips if you go, T and parking info

The storied regatta runs Friday through Sunday on a 3-mile stretch of the Charles River.
How to watch the Head of the Charles live Photos: A look back at the Head of the Charles Regatta
CONCERT REVIEW

Maggie Rogers had swagger to spare at her TD Garden show

The folk pop singer came to Boston on her "Don't Forget Me Tour: Part II."
Harris Vs. Trump on Key Issues

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews

Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing

In talking about ‘freedom,’ Harris hopes she has a winning message on guns
Opinion
ENDORSEMENT

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris

Harris offers a vision of hope and aspiration against former president Donald Trump’s message of fear and loathing. His supporters should take him at his word when he threatens damaging policies.
EDITORIAL

New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs
JOAN VENNOCHI

Why the cone of silence on the death of State Police recruit?
Renée Loth

A prescient report on where America went wrong on economic equality
SCOT LEHIGH

What Trump’s and Harris’s economic policy proposals portend
Globe Santa

For many families, mental illness can make the holidays harder

The overlap of mental illness and finances can create a vicious cycle that feels impossible to escape.

More recent News

PARENTING UNFILTERED
Six cheap home-organizing tips from a pro
The pandemic days of color-coding and decanting are over. Here’s a more realistic approach.

R.I. man files lawsuit after he was falsely arrested twice by Woonsocket police

The ACLU filed the civil lawsuit on behalf of Mack Blackie, who was detained 31 days for crimes he did not commit, the organization said.

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun in Tennessee

Police say they responded to an accident and it appeared that Cutler's vehicle rear-ended another. Officers detected the smell of alcohol on Cutler, who also had blood-shot eyes and was slurring his words, the police said.

Forecast | Ken Mahan
Hint of summer arrives for a beautiful, warm New England weekend
It'll feel a bit more like summer this weekend, a great time to venture out for a foliage trip.

La Nina could soon arrive. Here’s what that means for winter weather.

Rhamondre Stevenson rejoins Patriots at practice as they prepare for Jaguars
Stevenson, who missed last week's game vs. the Texans with a foot injury, will "probably be a game-time decision," said coach Jerod Mayo.

Chad Finn: Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a chance to dazzle in London against the 1-5 Jaguars

Masked cyclist assaulting women in Nashua’s Mine Falls Park: ‘Travel with a companion’

Five women have been assaulted this month, most recently around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, police said.

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20 years later, the Red Sox’ 2004 World Series win remains New England’s greatest sports story

The championship changed everything, removing the region's collective angst, and they did it against the Yankees, their longtime tormenters.
The Red Sox’ 2004 championship was the product of 50 players — they all had a part in the narrative

Zillow added climate risk data to its for-sale listings. Not everyone in the real estate game is happy.
The risk scores affect an enormous number of properties in Massachusetts: more than 150,000.

shirley leung
Meet the 10 small business owners who will get up to $100,000 from Jaylen Brown and Jrue and Lauren Holiday
The Celtics stars met with 10 entrepreneurs who are part of their inaugural program that funds Boston-area founders to create $5 billion in generational wealth in communities of color.

North toward hope
‘Now we’re starting to understand.’ Waves of migrants push immigration to the fore for Massachusetts voters.
The migrant crisis has shifted the state to the right, even among Democrats.

Culture & Lifestyle

Imagine ‘This Is Us’ as ‘This Is the NFL’

Thanks to fate and friends: A love story years in the making

Lowell creates a ‘literary corridor’ to horror legend with local ties: Edgar Allan Poe

Celebrate the season with these spooky plays around 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

VENNOCHI, HAJJAR, AND LEHIGH

Three Opinion writers weigh in on the Warren-Deaton debate
Sarah Stankorb

Why women have been leaving Christianity for decades
RENÉE GRAHAM

Finding solace from politics in baseball’s playoffs
IDEAS | Gloria Mark

How to read and listen more deeply
EDITORIAL

An overwhelmed Parole Board means justice delayed
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

BLOTTER TALES

Roslindale’s runaway steer remains in custody, Jeep goes up in flames at a drive-through, and rolling truck causes chaos

Roslindale's runaway bull remains in custody, a Jeep goes up in flames in a fast food drive-thru, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

Providence Police bodycam footage captures Christian Barmore traffic stop

Patriots player Christian Barmore accused Providence police of racism during a traffic stop. The union for the city’s police force has denied racial bias.

Everett woman alleges she was racially profiled, assaulted at Danvers farm after picking apples with her family

Nicole Pepin, who is Hispanic, said she plans to pursue assault and discrimination charges against Connors Farm.
NH POLITICS

To defend democracy, these N.H. leaders plan to help voters see clearly in the post-election fog

Former congressman Richard N. Swett and former US senator John E. Sununu have joined forces as co-leaders in New Hampshire for the Democracy Defense Project, a bipartisan organization.

Sports

head of the charles

Want to watch the Head of the Charles Regatta? Here are the best live streams.

Watch the races from a number of vantage points along the course all weekend.
nfl

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun in Tennessee

Police say they responded to an accident and it appeared that Cutler's vehicle rear-ended another. Officers detected the smell of alcohol on Cutler, who also had blood-shot eyes and was slurring his words, the police said.

Christian Barmore accuses Providence police officers of racism during traffic stop; police union denies bias, calls for ‘public apology’

The union representing the Providence Police defended the officers’ actions and called on Barmore, who is Black, to recind his allegations and issue a public apology to the police.
patriots notebook

Rhamondre Stevenson rejoins Patriots at practice as they prepare for Jaguars

Christian Barmore accuses Providence police officers of racism during traffic stop; police union ‘hopes’ for apology
sports

How each major Boston sports team got its nickname

Business

Trump considers no taxes for military, police, and firefighters

The idea to exempt military members and first responders from taxation is the latest in a long list of tax proposals the former president has talked about while campaigning against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Prague bans nighttime pub crawls to deal with drunk and rowdy visitors

Attracting more than 7 million tourists last year, Prague finally opted for the ban, which will take effect in November, after trying to deal with groups of rowdy and drunk visitors for years.
RI BUSINESS

CVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch, names Caremark head David Joyner as new chief

Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts plans more layoffs
magazine
Kitchens & Baths

Renovating a 1929 redbrick home for a family of today
PERSPECTIVE

Tanking, four-pointers, Pitino: Teaching young Celtics fans about the Bad Old Days
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was happy to learn that he had tried some classic Rhode Island delicacies’
MISS CONDUCT

My friend says my social media posts are divisive. What should I do?

metro

Christian Barmore accuses Providence police officers of racism during traffic stop; police union denies bias, calls for ‘public apology’

R.I. man files lawsuit after he was falsely arrested twice by Woonsocket police

For many families, mental illness can make the holidays harder

sports

Photos: A look back at the Head of the Charles Regatta

Your guide to the Head of the Charles: Course map, best spots to watch, insider tips if you go, T and parking info

How Providence College’s ‘Late Night Madness’ became a basketball party big enough for Zac Brown

business

When people move out of Massachusetts, here’s where they go

Why do so many Boston workers skip their lunch break?

This coastal R.I. property just sold for the first time in more than a century

politics

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are campaigning for votes in pivotal Michigan

Trump considers no taxes for military, police, and firefighters

Harris and Trump target Michigan as both parties try to shore up ‘blue wall’ votes

Nation

California utility shuts off power in 12 counties as ‘diablo’ wind spikes risk of wildfires

La Niña could soon arrive. Here’s what that means for winter weather.

Texas Supreme Court halts execution of man in shaken baby case after lawmakers’ last-minute appeal

World

Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar’s death

South Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine

Prague bans nighttime pub crawls to deal with drunk and rowdy visitors

opinion

What Trump’s and Harris’s economic policy proposals portend

Why the cone of silence on the death of State Police recruit?

The Pentagon is finally giving LGBTQ former service members honor and respect

lifestyle

Six cheap home-organizing tips from a pro

Love Letters Classics: I wasn’t attracted to him

Thanks to fate and friends: A love story years in the making

food & dining

Why do so many Boston workers skip their lunch break?

In Winchester, Karma offers sleek sushi for high rollers

Taco Azul opens on Beacon Hill; Alton Brown and Jamie Bissonnette set sail from Boston

travel

Prague bans nighttime pub crawls to deal with drunk and rowdy visitors

Some Maine ghost stories refuse to die. Here are a few favorites.

‘I’ve turned the world into my office.’ Meet the people working remotely while traveling the globe.

Arts

‘Manet: A Model Family’ at the Gardner Museum reveals intimate drama

Borrowing from the business world, Boston Public Art Triennial announces its 2024 accelerator artists

Lillian Schwartz, pioneer in computer-generated art, dies at 97

Books

Lowell creates a ‘literary corridor’ to horror legend with local ties: Edgar Allan Poe

A single father recalls the ‘terrifying’ early years

Reconsidering Mondrian, master of the modern

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 21-27

Toni Vaz, stuntwoman who started the NAACP Image Awards, dies at 101

The verdict is in on ‘The Goldman Case’

Television

Imagine ‘This Is Us’ as ‘This Is the NFL’

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ returns for a suitably silly sendoff

The star of ‘Slow Horses’? The clothes.

music

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 21-27

Maggie Rogers had swagger to spare at her TD Garden show

How Providence College’s ‘Late Night Madness’ became a basketball party big enough for Zac Brown

Theater/Dance

Celebrate the season with these spooky plays around Boston

Meet the artist dancing in a Dorchester tire shop

In ‘Nassim,’ at the Huntington, the man offstage matters as much as the man onstage

Health

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

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’

Obituaries

Journalist Nicholas Daniloff, arrested and accused of spying by Soviets in 1986, dies at 89

Toni Vaz, stuntwoman who started the NAACP Image Awards, dies at 101

Richard V. Secord, general embroiled in Iran-contra affair, dies at 92