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2024 Election

Harris says Trump is ‘cruel’ as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting

At a rally in Atlanta, Harris blamed Amber Thurman’s death on Georgia’s abortion restrictions that took effect after the Supreme Court in 2022, with three Trump-appointed justices, overturned Roe v. Wade.
Follow updates on the 2024 election

Judge unseals heavily redacted trove of evidence in Trump’s 2020 election interference case

Obama uses withering mockery in Arizona as he questions Trump’s competence

HEAD OF THE CHARLES NOTEBOOK
With Paris in the past, Michelle Sechser pulls off rare repeat in women’s championship singles at Head of the Charles
Sechser held off US Olympic sculler Kara Kohler by five seconds to become the first woman to repeat since the legendary Gevvie Stone won her sixth straight in 2019.

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 Forecast: A spectacular, warm New England weekend Hurricane Oscar brushes past Turks and Caicos and heads toward Cuba
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.
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
Christopher L. Gasper

A stake in the Raiders was too good for Tom Brady to pass up

Man dies after medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua in New Hampshire

A man from Montreal, Quebec, was hiking on Mt. Chocorua's Piper Trail when he suffered a medical emergency nearly 2 miles from the trailhead at about 11:30 a.m., New Hampshire officials said.

Patriots’ Christian Barmore apologizes for handling of police stop
New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore said he regretted the way he acted when officers pulled him over earlier this week.

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.

‘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.”

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.

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.

Remains of Lowell man killed in WWII identified, to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery

Diver in distress at Rockport beach dies, officials say

At least 50 killed in Gaza strikes as drone is launched toward Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s house
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
UTAH 2, BRUINS 1 (OT)

Bruins can’t salt it away, losing a late lead and falling in OT during first trip to Utah

After holding a 1-0 lead for more than 20 minutes, the Bruins watched as Utah tied it with just over five minutes left, then won it on Michael Kesselring’s goal in OT.

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
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."

State Police remove unit commander in Norfolk DA’s office as fallout from Karen Read trial continues
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.

As the world mourns late musician Liam Payne, Boston fans set up their own memorial in Boston Common
One Direction music and the crowd’s tears could be heard from a tall tree near Brewer Fountain and Tadpole Playground.

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.

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

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.

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.

MBTA employees placed on administrative leave; T officials won’t say why

“We are not able to comment further at this time as the investigation remains ongoing,” a spokesperson for the MBTA said.

Diver in distress at Rockport beach dies, officials say

Around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, officials responded to a call reporting a “potential diver in distress” near Front Beach, officials said.

Man dies after medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua in New Hampshire

A man from Montreal, Quebec, was hiking on Mt. Chocorua's Piper Trail when he suffered a medical emergency nearly 2 miles from the trailhead at about 11:30 a.m., New Hampshire officials said.

Sports

No. 5 Georgia 30, No. 1 Texas 15

Trevor Etienne, Georgia run past top-ranked Texas

Etienne ran for three touchdowns against the SEC newcomer that had gotten through the first half of its schedule pretty much unscathed.
YANKEES 5, GUARDIANS 2 (10 INNINGS)

Juan Soto slugs three-run home run in the 10th to put Yankees back into the World Series

The Yankees will try to win their 28th title against either the Mets or Dodgers, who play Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday.
ALCS GAME 6: YANKEES 5, GUARDIANS 2 (10 inn.)

Juan Soto’s 10th-inning homer sends Yankees to World Series

Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade with San Diego in December, moved the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins shuffle lines again as Jim Montgomery holds auditions to fill Jake DeBrusk’s old role
GEORGIA 30, TEXAS 15

Georgia offers contender a reminder, knocks off unbeaten No. 1 Texas in Austin
UTAH 2, BRUINS 1 (OT)

Bruins can’t salt it away, losing a late lead and falling in OT during first trip to Utah

Business

Boeing is making a new offer to the union in hopes of ending a strike now in its second month

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said early Saturday that it plans to hold a ratification vote on Wednesday.

See the seven Mass. Stop & Shop locations closing this month

The Quincy-based chain announced in July that eight locations across Massachusetts would close on or before Nov. 2.

Tropical Storm Nadine poised to make landfall in Belize

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

‘Yes on 3’ advocates rally in Roxbury, pushing to unionize ride-hailing drivers

Remains of Lowell man killed in WWII identified, to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery

A day of kindness, and remembrance, for Colleen Ritzer, beloved Danvers High teacher

sports

Tennessee offense comes alive in the second half to take down Alabama

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami blow through Revolution to claim MLS single-season points record

Brady Cook returns from hospital to rally No. 19 Missouri past Auburn

business

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

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

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

politics

Harris says Trump is ‘cruel’ as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting

Follow live updates on the 2024 presidential election

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

Nation

Donald Trump fixates on Arnold Palmer as ‘all man’ in showers during profane rally

Hurricane Oscar brushes past Turks and Caicos and heads toward Cuba

Video and an unused bullet prove man’s guilt in Indiana girls’ killings, prosecutor says

World

A soldier chose a radical way to publicize troop fatigue: He deserted

Sinwar’s final moments: on the run, hurt, alone, but still defiant

Fighting rages in Gaza and Lebanon, despite killing of Hamas leader

opinion

New weight loss drugs raise questions of access, costs

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

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 fund-raiser

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

Philip Zimbardo, psychologist who led Stanford prison experiment, dies

Joyce Hens Green, a pioneering woman on the federal bench, dies

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