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Nearly 40,000 patients at Children’s, UMass, and Tenet hospitals may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans

Patients are scrambling after negotiation broke down over reimbursement rates between hospitals and Point32Health, the state’s second-largest health insurer.

‘We’ll have some discussions’: Top Mass. lawmakers indicate they may change MCAS, audit ballot questions if they pass

While ballot questions give residents a direct say in what becomes law in Massachusetts, any voter-approved measures can be — and regularly have been — changed by state lawmakers.
ADRIAN WALKER

Question 1 won’t fix what ails the Legislature. But what will?

Greater Boston home sales fall under the weight of election anxiety, high interest rates

Just as Greater Boston’s housing market was showing signs of life earlier this year, single-family home sales in September fell to the lowest mark for the month since 1995.

Federal magistrate judge weighs ordering school to induct teen into National Honors Society after accusation of using AI on project

Lawyers for the student, whose family filed a lawsuit, have asked a federal judge to order his induction into the National Honor Society and give him a higher grade in a history course.

Grandmother seriously injured in Stoneham hit-and-run after making sure grandchild, dog were safe

Investigators determined that the vehicle was likely a small gray or silver SUV that was probably speeding, police said.

Federal authorities demand environmental review of harm caused by Vineyard Wind’s damaged turbine blade

In focus is the environmental damage caused by a turbine blade about 20 miles off Nantucket that was damaged in mid-July and cast debris into the ocean for days afterward.

A year later, hunt continues for Air Force veteran accused of murdering wife in Gardner home, authorities say

Brookline police probing swastika stickers posted in Coolidge Corner area, officials say

Sean Combs and former Abercrombie CEO were indicted on federal sex trafficking charges. What does the law say?

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to be the group’s next leader

It’s Banner Night at TD Garden. What will the rings look like? Follow along with live updates from the Celtics opener.
Live Updates

‘I think it’s cowardice’: Jaylen Brown talks ‘state your source’ with Stephen A. Smith
Jaylen Brown opened up about comments made by an anonymous source who spoke to ESPN's Smith during the NBA playoffs.

Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the most dangerous intersections.
Many of the most dangerous intersections are in underserved communities and weren't built with pedestrian safety in mind.

They thought they knew everything about their beloved mother. Then a detective called.

A detective from the Maine State Police wanted to talk about a cold case. How would a family reckon with what he found?
2024 ELECTION

What’s Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s next act? Transforming MAGA, and fund-raising.

The “Make America Healthy Again” concept has Republicans, long champions of industry and deregulation, calling out the idea of corporations run amok.
Live Updates

Tim Walz campaigns with former president Barack Obama in Wisconsin. Follow live updates.

Trump and Harris are expecting another razor-thin margin in Wisconsin, and both sides are pushing voters to cast their ballots early.
Here’s where wealthy Mass. donors are sending their money in the election How Project 2025′s rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year’s election
ben volin | on football

Instead of blaming the Patriots’ inexperienced coach, blame the owners who hired him

If you think the rookie coach looks overmatched, the people to point the finger at would be those who hired him despite his thin résumé.
Tom Brady and Bill Belichick shared their opinions on Jerod Mayo
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

Netflix’s ‘The Comeback’ is nothing less than a pitch-perfect retelling of Red Sox history

The Barnicle brothers get every beat right in the look back at October 2004 — the aching pain before the joy, the tension and sadness before the catharsis.

How many pairs of jeans should I own? (If I care about both fashion and the planet.)

What makes a good pair? How much should I spend? And your other denim sustainability questions, answered.
Odie Henderson review | ★★★½

‘Conclave,’ about picking a new pope, serves a massively entertaining slice of melodramatic excess

 Isabella Rossellini was taught by nuns growing up in Rome. Now she plays one in ‘Conclave.’
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
Halloween

13 spooky TV shows to stream this Halloween season

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

Looking for spooky and haunted places in R.I. before Halloween? Check these out, if you dare.

14 things to do to get in the Halloween spirit in the Boston area
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Try to remove politics from the events of Jan. 6

A creative philosophical technique may help people to examine that fateful day in an objective manner.
JEFF JACOBY

Our poor neighbor to the north
RENÉE GRAHAM

The media’s toxic affair with Trump
EDITORIAL

Wanted: Local, nonprofit operator for Norwood Hospital
Alex Shieh

Here’s what my Brown University classmates don’t understand about divestment from Israel

More recent News

1 person dead, 49 people sick from E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized with severe kidney complications, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurses vote to authorize one-day strike amid negotiations with Mass General Brigham

Approximately 1,500 nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital voted to allow their union to call a one-day strike.

After a long decline, population of endangered North Atlantic right whale rose slightly in recent years, researchers say
The population was estimated at 372, up from 358 in 2020.

Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs

State officials hope financial rewards for quicker fixes will spur investment in wheelchair repair operations.

A doctor’s appointment, a $1,000 ‘room fee’: Hospital acquisitions drive up health care costs for N.H. patients

Unlike most neighboring states, lawmakers in New Hampshire haven’t taken action to curtail these fees by enacting consumer or public notice requirements -- and its driving up the cost of health care in the state.

innovation beat
This Lowell startup is getting buzz for quicker coffee service
An automated coffee drive-through called P!ng aims to serve beverages quicker than humans can.

Recommended reads

Red Sox red, regal ensembles, and big shoulders: 10 runway takeaways from Boston Fashion Week

Here are some of the biggest style takeaways and what to keep your eyes on this fall through spring.

Globe Magazine
People in their 30s and 40s are facing an unprecedented wave of memory problems
Memory lapses are expected as we age, but there’s evidence that many surprisingly young people are losing their grip.

‘Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition’ centers passengers’ stories through objects
Over 200 artifacts from the Titanic are now on display in Boston as part of an immersive experience at Park Plaza’s Saunders Castle.

THEATER
The A.R.T. is selling 20,000 pieces of costume history — just in time for Halloween
The theater's scene shop, based in a Cambridge warehouse, has been reconfigured to resemble a vintage boutique for two weekends only, with price tags for clothes, accessories, and memories ranging from $1 to $50.

Culture & Lifestyle

She said ‘don’t look,’ but he couldn’t look away

Inside Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s ballin’ birthday bash in Boston

A ‘Hot Mess’ success from Plainville author Jeff Kinney

GlobeDocs Film Festival celebrates 10 years of curiosity, art, and community

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

State Police academy dropout rate begs the question, why?
ENDORSEMENT

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris
RENÉE GRAHAM

Can Michelle Obama help seal the deal for Kamala Harris?
IDEAS | JOHN KAAG

The beauty of impermanence in autumn
Guy Ziv

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

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Federal magistrate judge weighs ordering school to induct teen into National Honors Society after accusation of using AI on project

Lawyers for the student, whose family filed a lawsuit, have asked a federal judge to order his induction into the National Honor Society and give him a higher grade in a history course.
Live Updates

Tim Walz campaigns with former president Barack Obama in Wisconsin. Follow live updates.

Trump and Harris are expecting another razor-thin margin in Wisconsin, and both sides are pushing voters to cast their ballots early.

Brookline police probing swastika stickers posted in Coolidge Corner area, officials say

The incident comes nearly a week after identical stickers were posted in Harvard Square.
ADRIAN WALKER

Question 1 won’t fix what ails the Legislature. But what will?

It’s not hard to see why DiZoglio’s efforts have struck a nerve with voters.

Sports

CELTICS

‘I think it’s cowardice’: Jaylen Brown talks ‘state your source’ with Stephen A. Smith

Jaylen Brown opened up about comments made by an anonymous source who spoke to ESPN's Smith during the NBA playoffs.
BASEBALL

MLB wants the Rays to play in the area if Tropicana Field cannot be repaired before ’25 season begins

MLB hopes the Rays can find a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
live updates

It’s Banner Night at TD Garden. What will the rings look like? Follow along with live updates from the Celtics opener.

The banner and ring ceremony begins at 7 p.m., and the Celtics' season opener vs. the Knicks tips off at 7:30 p.m. You can watch both on TNT.
RED SOX

Baseball’s big money has a World Series stage. What’s next for Red Sox spending? We break it down.
CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

Netflix’s ‘The Comeback’ is nothing less than a pitch-perfect retelling of Red Sox history
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

EMass field hockey Top 20: Lincoln-Sudbury makes a leap to No. 6 in Globe poll

Business

1 person dead, 49 people sick from E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized with severe kidney complications, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital nurses vote to authorize one-day strike amid negotiations with Mass General Brigham

Approximately 1,500 nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital voted to allow their union to call a one-day strike.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges
TALKING POINTS

Building starts at former Revere tank farm
magazine
Globe Magazine

People in their 30s and 40s are facing an unprecedented wave of memory problems
Cooking

Make a one-bowl chocolate Bundt cake for an adult Halloween treat
Your Week Ahead

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

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

metro

Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs

‘We’ll have some discussions’: Top Mass. lawmakers indicate they may change MCAS, audit ballot questions if they pass

Federal authorities demand environmental review of harm caused by Vineyard Wind’s damaged turbine blade

sports

EMass field hockey: Hats off to Watertown’s Rachel Egan, who headlines Players of the Week

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick shared their opinions on Jerod Mayo, and the struggles of the Patriots

Instead of blaming the Patriots’ inexperienced coach, blame the owners who hired him

business

IRS raises standard deduction, adjusts tax brackets for 2025

Yellen says isolationism ‘made America and the world worse off’ in speech to global finance leaders

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

politics

Tim Walz campaigns with former president Barack Obama in Wisconsin. Follow live updates.

Trump and Harris seek Latino votes touting their economy approach

Early voting kicks off in battleground Wisconsin with a push from Obama and Walz

Nation

US charges Iranian Revolutionary Guard official in assassination plot

In Michigan, voters eye solutions to the economy and trade

Abortions have increased, even for women in states with near-total bans

World

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to be the group’s next leader

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

Russia’s warming Arctic is a climate threat. War has shut scientists out of it.

opinion

Boston residents want more than just a seat at the table in planning process

Why more Latinos aren’t rejecting Trump

For Elizabeth Warren, the soul-searching needed on the election

lifestyle

She said ‘don’t look,’ but he couldn’t look away

Inside Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s ballin’ birthday bash in Boston

Marine mysteries, gospejazzical, and fall festivals: This week’s free things to do in Boston

food & dining

Where to eat near Boston-area hospitals

This Lowell startup is getting buzz for quicker coffee service

Recipe: Add fresh fennel to the classic fall line-up of pork, apples, cider, and sage

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

‘Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition’ centers passengers’ stories through objects

The Middleboro metal sculptor who wants his pieces to ‘look as luscious as possible’

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

Books

How writer’s block saved my career

A ‘Hot Mess’ success from Plainville author Jeff Kinney

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

Movies

‘Conclave,’ about picking a new pope, serves a massively entertaining slice of melodramatic excess

Isabella Rossellini was taught by nuns growing up in Rome. Now she plays one in ‘Conclave.’

‘Nightbitch,’ ‘Nickel Boys,’ and more on tap for this year’s IFFBoston’s Fall Focus Festival

Television

13 spooky TV shows to stream this Halloween season

Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut revisits a profoundly disturbing moment in television history

Tom Brady gets roasted on ‘SNL’ Weekend Update

music

‘You have a lot more tools at your disposal than you think,’ says cellist and Project STEP visitor Andres Sanchez

Shakira is returning to Boston on Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour

Leif Segerstam, provocative Finnish conductor and composer, dies at 80

Theater/Dance

At SpeakEasy Stage, Karen MacDonald delivers another tour de force

Celebrate the season with these spooky plays around Boston

Memory, love, and family collide in SpeakEasy’s ‘Pru Payne’

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

Bob Yerkes, bruised but durable Hollywood stuntman, dies at 92

Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania

Nicholas Daniloff, US journalist who defied Soviet captors, dies at 89