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2024 Election
ANALYSIS

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

More than 50 voters interviewed repeatedly used words like “anxious,” “apprehensive,” “scared,” “worried,” and “terrified” to describe their feelings about the other party’s candidate winning.
Follow updates on the 2024 election

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

The crowd chanted “USA” and “We love Trump” in support. But with no microphone, Trump simply wandered around the stage.
Harris and Trump seek Arab American votes in Michigan in effort to shore up battleground states Fox’s Bret Baier acknowledges ‘mistake’ in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip

Attacks hurled at meteorologists are nothing new. But the death threats and conspiracy theories are.
Their job is to protect life and property. Then came two hurricanes, and the vitriol and disinformation spiraled out of control. In a matter of hours, they had now become the enemy.

Another ‘wicked high tide’ will bring flooding this weekend. What’s in store for the winter flood season?

Hint of summer arrives for a spectacular, warm New England weekend

Tropical Storms Oscar, Nadine form in the Caribbean

AS I SEE IT
‘What an amazing place. I don’t feel alone.’ At Dog Mountain, a tribute to unconditional love.
Dog Mountain, featuring its one-of-a-kind Dog Chapel, is a valentine to man’s (and woman’s) best friend.

Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods on puppy cognition and the new science of raising dogs

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes
They had hoped to be AFC contenders, but instead, the Jaguars are the NFL’s most disappointing team
The losing isn’t unusual for the 1-5 Jaguars, who have made the playoffs just four times in the last 20 years.

Drake Maye pronounces himself ‘ready to go for Sunday’
Tara Sullivan

Patriots still waiting for defense to live up to preseason billing as team’s strength
Ben Volin | On football

For the Patriots, Sunday’s game in London means more

Berkshire DA will not prosecute former Miss Hall’s teacher accused of sexual abuse

Matthew Rutledge was accused of sexual misconduct by five women who allege he made unwelcome advances, sexually abused them, and exploited them while they attended Miss Hall’s School.

Karen Lynch took over CVS with a story of trauma and loss. Her ouster is another twist.
Lynch’s rise from her childhood in Ware to the corner office ended with her ouster after three years as CEO.

CVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch

‘They’re everywhere.’ Saugus on edge after coyotes attack small dogs.
Officials have issued an advisory warning residents to be on the lookout after “multiple reports of confrontations involving coyotes and small dogs.”

More fallout from Karen Read trial: State Police remove unit commander in Norfolk DA’s office

Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully, who is under internal investigation by State Police, no longer will lead Troopers assigned to Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s office.

At least 50 killed in Gaza strikes as drone is launched toward Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s house

Violence continued, with projectiles launched against Israel from Lebanon, and Israeli strikes in Gaza. A drone launch toward the the prime minister’s house resulted in no casualties, officials said.
Sinwar’s death was a victory for Israel. But can the U.S. persuade it to ‘take the win’?

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.

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.

Lawyer for the blogger ‘Turtleboy’ says officials lied about phone searches

Baby abandoned in Springfield was found in a shopping bag along with a note, police say
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

With Tropicana Field damaged by Hurricane Milton, where will the Rays play in 2025?

The best course of action might be to temporarily relocate to Clearwater or another spring training park until the roof can be fixed.
NESN ratings for Red Sox took a slight downturn
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Stan Van Gundy likes Celtics’ chances of making another run at NBA Finals

The TNT analyst lauded the team’s approach and its wealth of talent as it embarks on a march toward history.
Globe Celtics writers Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn go one on one about the team’s chances of repeating

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.
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
Renée Loth

A prescient report on where America went wrong on economic equality

Many of the inequities that Donald Barlett and James Steele highlighted in 1991 have only gotten worse.
Bessel van der Kolk

Why voters should pass Question 4
ENDORSEMENT

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris
Nassir Ghaemi

Legalizing psychedelics is dangerous — vote no on Question 4
EDITORIAL

Donald Trump’s debts and financial ties are a threat to national security
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

A sitting New Hampshire Supreme Court justice and her husband were indicted. What now?
A criminal conviction wouldn’t automatically trigger removal from office. Arraignments are slated for next month.

‘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.

John Grisham poached material for new book, media outlets say
The New York Times and ProPublica say that John Grisham went too far in his use of their reporting on a murder case in Texas, and they want changes made to his new book, "Framed."

Zendaya returns to Boston, reportedly to film a new movie with Robert Pattinson
The "Dune" star is in Boston to film “The Drama,” director Kristoffer Borgli’s new movie for A24, according to multiple media reports. Zendaya shot "Challengers" in the Boston area back in 2022.

ADRIAN WALKER
Kairos Shen returns to City Hall to help plan Boston’s next chapter
His appointment as head of the city's Planning Department is a homecoming for Kairos Shen, who spent more than two decades in City Hall, from 1993 to 2015.

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?

Recommended reads

Early voting in Massachusetts starts Saturday. Here’s what to know.

Massachusetts voters can begin casting early ballots in person on Saturday, joining the hundreds of thousands who have already begun submitting their ballots by mail.
Here’s your guide to the 2024 election in Mass., from local races to ballot questions

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

Xian Zhang raises the bar — and her baton — conducting BSO

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

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

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

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

Guy Ziv

Can Netanyahu rehabilitate his ‘Mr. Security’ image?
ENDORSEMENT

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris
Klara Vlahčević Lisinski

Could Yahya Sinwar’s death open the path to peace in Gaza? An Israeli peace activist thinks he has a way.
MARCELA GARCÍA

The mass deportations no one is talking about
Ryan Walsh

AI makes our lives easier, but we still need to think for ourselves
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.

Berkshire DA will not prosecute former Miss Hall’s teacher accused of sexual abuse

Matthew Rutledge was accused of sexual misconduct by five women who allege he made unwelcome advances, sexually abused them, and exploited them while they attended Miss Hall’s School.
State of the Tropics | Ken Mahan

Tropical Storms Oscar, Nadine form in the Caribbean

Dramatically warmer than average ocean temperatures are keeping storms alive in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Hint of summer arrives for a spectacular, warm New England weekend

It'll feel a bit more like summer this weekend, a great time to venture out for a foliage trip.

Sports

Tara Sullivan

Patriots still waiting for defense to live up to preseason billing as team’s strength

The Patriots knew their margin of error for getting wins would be slim, but felt confident a stout defense could balance out a new offense.
Ben Volin | On football

For the Patriots, Sunday’s game in London means more

The Patriots already are a dominant brand internationally because of their 20 years of success with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. But that dominance is starting to wane.
Celtics

Globe Celtics writers Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn go one on one about the team’s chances of repeating

The Celtics are returning almost their entire roster from last season, and they are heavy favorites.
Chad Finn | Sports Media

The Red Sox improved slightly in 2024, but their NESN ratings took a slight downturn
Jim McBride | Sunday hockey notes

Bruins legend Brad Park recalls, nearly 50 years later, the trade that brought him to Boston
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Stan Van Gundy likes Celtics’ chances of making another run at NBA Finals

Business

Tropical Storm Nadine poised to make landfall in Belize

Nadine is packing winds of 40 miles per hour and is expected to bring flooding to parts of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.

Karen Lynch took over CVS with a story of trauma and loss. Her ouster is another twist.

Lynch’s rise from her childhood in Ware to the corner office ended with her ouster after three years as CEO.

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes
RI BUSINESS

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

‘They’re everywhere.’ Saugus on edge after coyotes attack small dogs.

Attacks hurled at meteorologists are nothing new. But the death threats and conspiracy theories are.

James Taylor performs, Don Law honored, at Boston Arts Academy fundraiser

sports

With Tropicana Field damaged by Hurricane Milton, where will the Rays play in 2025?

BC High’s Jackson Richard floors it, flattens Xaverian in Catholic Conference clash

They had hoped to be AFC contenders, but instead, the Jaguars are the NFL’s most disappointing team

business

Struggling Diamond Sports Group, which broadcasts nearly 30 pro sports teams, re-brands as FanDuel Sports Network

Fox’s Bret Baier acknowledges ‘mistake’ in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip

John Hancock’s longevity symposium draws Maura Healey, Jrue Holiday, Drew Brees

politics

Follow live updates on the 2024 presidential election

Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence as Election Day nears

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

Nation

John Grisham poached material for new book, media outlets say

Fast-moving brush fires damages at least 7 homes in Oakland neighborhood, fire official says

Trump fights back after Harris questions whether he is ‘exhausted’

World

Lawyer for Mozambique’s opposition politician is fatally shot following disputed election

At least 50 killed in Gaza strikes as drone is launched toward Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s house

Sinwar’s death was a victory for Israel. But can the U.S. persuade it to ‘take the win’?

opinion

A character from a 50-year-old children’s book is a TikTok sensation. Here’s why.

A prescient report on where America went wrong on economic equality

Supervised consumption sites would help ease the suffering in Davis Square

lifestyle

Dr. Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods on puppy cognition and the new science of raising dogs

Boston Halloween events and things to do for Halloweekend and beyond

The A.R.T. is selling 20,000 pieces of costume history — just in time for Halloween

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

Zendaya returns to Boston, reportedly to film a new movie with Robert Pattinson

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

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

Television

Molly Shannon, reconsidered

Zendaya returns to Boston, reportedly to film a new movie with Robert Pattinson

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

music

James Taylor performs, Don Law honored, at Boston Arts Academy fundraiser

Xian Zhang raises the bar — and her baton — conducting BSO

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

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