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Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots’ opener was supposed to supply some answers, but loss to Raiders left questions about Drake Maye

The second-year quarterback was 30 of 46 for 287 yards, a touchdown, and a pick. But he was 4 of 14 on third down and his second half was awful.
Here's how the game unfoldedJakobi Meyers returns to Gillette Stadium, saying he’s ‘content’ with Raiders despite trade request‘We’ve got a long way to go:’ What Mike Vrabel said after Patriots’ season-opening loss

BEN VOLIN | INSTANT ANALYSIS
New-look Patriots looked decidedly the same, and other observations from a letdown opening loss to the Raiders
The great debut belonged to Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly on Sunday. Their Raiders created several big plays on offense and shut the Patriots down on defense, 20-13, at Gillette Stadium.

Will Campbell at head of Patriots’ rookie class that experienced growing pains in loss to Raiders
Even though he largely fared well through the first three quarters, two costly errors in the fourth marred his performance.

RED SOX 7, DIAMONDBACKS 4

Nick Sogard comes through in pinch with biggest of hits as Red Sox’ backup plan produces sweep-avoiding win

The lineup of heroes featured all of the names one would expect: David Hamilton, Nate Eaton, Sogard. The victory loomed large, with several of the Red Sox’ AL wild-card competitors registering wins earlier in the day.
Red Sox found the Diamondbacks’ asking price for Zac Gallen to be too high

Healey on ICE deployment in Mass: ‘It’s not right’

Massachusetts is not a sanctuary state, nor is Boston a sanctuary city, Healey said.

ICE begins new surge in Boston, as its deportation machinery hardens into place in New England

Amid a new surge in arrests enforcement, ICE has expanded its presence and reach around the region through cooperative local law enforcement agencies.
ICE raids unfold in Boston and nearby communities, federal official says

Two years after Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, where do Asian Americans stand?

Many Asian American students, researchers, and parents are searching for answers amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances

Ariana Grande scored two honors — video of the year and best pop video — while Lady Gaga won artist of the year.

Fourth victim identified in New Hampshire’s Bear Brook murders, ending 40-year mystery
The identification marks the end of a 40-year-long search to identify all four victims of Terry Rasmussen, who died in prison in 2010.

From the archive: She was 5 when her father abandoned her. Years later, the question ‘Who am I?’ would lead to horrifying secrets.

‘Joy and relief’: Haitians and Venezuelans celebrate judge blocking Trump’s end of legal protections

News of Friday’s ruling brought some comfort to the city’s Haitian and Venezuelan communities, many of whom have been in the throes of economic distress and fear of deportation.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Goodbye rain: High pressure from Canada will keep the air feeling dry and crisp this week
The dew point will drop to the 40s, lowering the humidity amid more fall-like temperatures.

Nicholas Mitropoulos, confidant to mayors, governors, and presidential contenders, dies at 73

As an adviser and mentor to elected officials, "he always saw the best in people," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said. "He could pick out talent and a drive to serve."

With Wu leading in the polls, what does victory look like in Tuesday’s preliminary election?

For many, the Sept. 9 preliminary election is functioning more like a high-stakes survey, and the only great mystery is what the margin will be between the top two vote-getters.
Beyond the mayor race, Boston’s at-large election could shift the city’s political landscape

Boston? Too expensive. Quincy as well. But for many homebuyers, South Coast is just right.
A cohort of aspiring Massachusetts homeowners have cast their eyes on the South Coast to finally get a place of their own.

Lynn police officer placed on leave after viral video shows him ‘suddenly incapacitated’

The department said preliminary investigation indicates the incident appears to be “medical related.”

Tornado touched down in town of Holden, according to radar

Man in critical condition after crash on I-95 in Attleboro, officials say

Man arrested for alleged murder of Lynn woman

Judge throws out controversial Boston rule on crowd-control weapons

LOVE LETTERS

Her guy friends are in love with her

I’ve never met them.

Bill Belichick explains ‘pretty simple’ reason he won’t allow Patriots scouts at UNC

Belichick responded to reporting confirmed by the Globe that he had banned representatives from New England from entering the Tar Heels's facility.

Meet Somerville’s ‘rat czar.’ He leads the battle against rodents.

Colin Zeigler said he lives by this mantra in his job: W.W.A.R.D., which stands for “What would a rat do?”
Opinion
Renée Graham

Courageous women, craven president

Epstein survivors aren’t intimidated by Trump calling government files on the convicted sex offender a “hoax.”
EDITORIAL

Just because the Republicans passed it doesn’t make a new federal scholarship program a bad idea

IDEAS | Miles Howard

The case for rent control

JEFF JACOBY

Here comes the bridal panhandler

IDEAS | Rob Kaiser

Haunted by Herman Melville

More recent News

Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light.
Boston police are widely credited with having the first official police ice cream truck in the US.

After fatal fire, experts advise state on how to improve safety at assisted living facilities
The commission wants to tighten oversight of assisted living residences, which unlike nursing houses, are less regulated and go through fewer inspections.

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner for the men’s US Open title and No. 1 ranking
Alcaraz reasserted his superiority over Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory.

NH water may have caused Giardia infections, officials say

Five Giardia infections in New Hampshire prompted a water quality investigation into a Bethlehem spring.

Ukraine government building damaged in Kyiv in the largest Russian attack since the war began

Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys, Ukraine’s Air Force said.

Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split estimated $1.8 billion jackpot

The prize, which was the second-largest US lottery jackpot in history, followed 41 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

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ANALYSIS | JAMES PINDELL

The Trump administration said they would bring hell to Boston. Instead, they delivered an eye-roll.

The Department of Justice lawsuit, despite its claims, appeared less about overturning local policy than about grabbing headlines.

Boston? Too expensive. Quincy as well. But for many homebuyers, South Coast is just right.
A cohort of aspiring Massachusetts homeowners have cast their eyes on the South Coast to finally get a place of their own.

Q&A
Will Medicare pay for my COVID shot? Can people cross state lines and get the vaccine? We brought you answers.
Vaccine access in Massachusetts has shifted recently with new state and federal guidance.

In ‘darkest of times,’ young Israelis and Palestinians become business partners
Two organizations with Greater Boston roots turn to tech and entrepreneurship to bridge the fraught divide in the Middle East.

Culture & Lifestyle

New details emerge in Jacob’s Pillow workplace fatality

In HBO’s ‘Task,’ a gripping return to crime and loneliness in Delaware County

2025 MTV VMAs: Everything you need to know about Sunday’s show

Have camera, will travel (also win Nobel Prize)

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

Explore the project: Snitch City

In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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

Ezekiel J. Emanuel, Abe G. Baker-Butler, and Merjan L. Ozisik

How to respond to Kennedy’s purge at the CDC

EDITORIAL

Fernandes Anderson’s sentence has to fit the crime of her betrayal of the public trust

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Coming this October to the SCOTUS: The Trump term

Karen Stabiner

My junk mail is obsessed with my decline and death

Carine Hajjar

Thousands of kids in Massachusetts need foster care. So why is the state turning away Christian families?

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Meet Somerville’s ‘rat czar.’ He leads the battle against rodents.

Colin Zeigler said he lives by this mantra in his job: W.W.A.R.D., which stands for “What would a rat do?”

Lynn police officer placed on leave after viral video shows him ‘suddenly incapacitated’

The department said preliminary investigation indicates the incident appears to be “medical related.”

Duchess of Kent, royal who comforted a Wimbledon loser, dies at 92

Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, was a longtime patron of the Wimbledon tennis tournament who spoke openly of her health problems and discreetly taught a music class in an elementary school.

Man in critical condition after crash on I-95 in Attleboro, officials say

Upon arrival, first responders found a man trapped inside one of the vehicles and used extrication tools to free him.

Sports

‘SNL’ wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies

Kendrick Lamar and Barack Obama each won their second career Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots’ opener was supposed to supply some answers, but loss to Raiders left questions about Drake Maye

The second-year quarterback was 30 of 46 for 287 yards, a touchdown, and a pick. But he was 4 of 14 on third down and his second half was awful.
RED SOX 7, DIAMONDBACKS 4

Nick Sogard comes through in pinch with biggest of hits as Red Sox’ backup plan produces sweep-avoiding win

The lineup of heroes featured all of the names one would expect: David Hamilton, Nate Eaton, Sogard. The victory loomed large, with several of the Red Sox’ AL wild-card competitors registering wins earlier in the day.
nascar

Denny Hamlin seizes lead late, advances to second round of NASCAR Cup Series playoffs

HIGH SCHOOLS

Danvers slugger Jason Walters clobbers competition to win A Shot for Life Home Run Derby

Duchess of Kent, royal who comforted a Wimbledon loser, dies at 92

Business

Why it’s the toughest time to be searching for work in America in years

New data last week showed a fourth month of tepid job growth and propelled joblessness to its highest level since late 2021.

Trump family adds $1.3 billion of crypto wealth in span of weeks

The president’s two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, are increasingly the faces of the family’s growing crypto portfolio.

ICE raids unfold in Boston and nearby communities, federal official says

AI shakes up call centers, but some tasks are better left to humans

magazine
Your Home

This ‘treehouse’ on Squam Lake blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors

PERSPECTIVE

Guns made me leave the evangelical church. When will the church leave guns?

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: ‘We both love the MBTA (when it works)’

Fall Travel

Six days in Amsterdam: clogs, cheese, and the ‘bicycle mafia’

metro

Goodbye rain: High pressure from Canada will keep the air feeling dry and crisp this week

Healey on ICE deployment in Mass: ‘It’s not right’

‘Joy and relief’: Haitians and Venezuelans celebrate judge blocking Trump’s end of legal protections

sports

Will Campbell at head of Patriots’ rookie class that experienced growing pains in loss to Raiders

Rory McIlroy makes eagle putt on 72nd hole to force playoff and goes on to win second Irish Open

New-look Patriots looked decidedly the same, and other observations from a letdown opening loss to the Raiders

business

South Korea says it has reached a deal with the US for the release of workers in a Georgia plant

At first significant protest of new term, Harvard students, faculty call on university to stand against Trump’s demands

How romance and a road trip led to the purchase of the world’s oldest drive-in theater

politics

‘Never seen anything like it.’ What Trump’s favorite phrase says about his presidency.

Trump tramples Congress’s power, with little challenge from GOP

For Trump, politics and sports do mix

Nation

Riots and abuse troubled these former prisons. ICE plans to reopen them.

White House’s review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide

​​Trump tried to kill the infrastructure law. Now he’s getting credit for its projects.

World

What to know about the Japanese Prime Minister’s resignation

Australian judge sentences Erin Patterson to life in prison for poisoning relatives with mushrooms

Pope Leo XIV names first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis

opinion

My junk mail is obsessed with my decline and death

Coming this October to the SCOTUS: The Trump term

A working mom’s survival guide to the back-to-school grind

lifestyle

Her guy friends are in love with her

Hundreds of ordinary mourners and VIPs pay last respects to Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani

Kate Middleton’s blonde era has begun. What does it mean for us brunettes?

food & dining

Stepping out in Stockholm, where the streets embody Swedish balance

At Nine Winters in Cambridge, savory sandwiches and sweets for all seasons

Here’s what to know about ‘junk fees’ at restaurants

travel

Trump administration drops Biden plan for flight delay compensation

In Newport, Hotel Viking lays off more than 100 employees, will close for renovations

Nantucket sewage reveals cocaine levels 50 percent above US average, according to data from health officials

Arts

Trump seeking ways to take over 9/11 memorial in NYC

A.R.T. and ProBlak team up to lead creative workshops for upcoming mural

Have camera, will travel (also win Nobel Prize)

Books

Author readings around Boston this week

Marianne Leone’s ‘Christina the Astonishing’ is a hilarious Boston-set coming-of-age novel

Local bestsellers for the week ended Aug. 31

Movies

Boston makes a splash with documentaries at Venice film festival

‘Love, Brooklyn’ looks at love among the gentrified

Lights, camera, Karen: Who should star in the Read movie?

Television

‘The Studio,’ ‘The Penguin,’ and Julie Andrews are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys

How the idealized politics of ‘The West Wing’ sent a blast of fresh air through TV

Bill Burr is tired of people talking about Bill Belichick’s UNC debut

music

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga shine at the MTV VMAs with wins and performances

The MTV Video Music Awards are back. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé go head-to-head. Who will win?

2025 MTV VMAs: Everything you need to know about Sunday’s show

Theater/Dance

What does it mean to make a love story last?

‘Primary Trust’ explores the emotional risks of trusting others

Adept circus skills lead a story about the meaning of time in ‘Passengers’

Health

After fatal fire, experts advise state on how to improve safety at assisted living facilities

Markey demands RFK Jr.’s resignation following combative senate testimony

Biotech VC raises $400 million ‘opportunity’ fund in sign of possible industry rebound

Obituaries

Duchess of Kent, royal who comforted a Wimbledon loser, dies at 92

David Baltimore, MIT molecular biologist, Nobel laureate, dies at 87

Nicholas Mitropoulos, confidant to mayors, governors, and presidential contenders, dies at 73