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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

The Massachusetts Legislature’s top Democrats left open the possibility of changing two high-profile ballot proposals should voters approve them next month, including a measure that would eliminate the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement.

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.

During hourslong hearing, Hingham teen accused of using AI in school testifies to pressures of college prep

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.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

The charges come after years of sexual misconduct allegations from young people who said Mike Jeffries lured them with promises of modeling work and then pressed them into sex acts.

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

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 a Sept. 27 letter addressed to Vineyard Winds’ chief executive and its director of permitting, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement ordered the company to “conduct a site-specific study that evaluates the environmental harm and other potential damage."

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

Hamas’s guerrilla tactics in north Gaza make it hard to defeat

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

Live Updates

5:00 a.m.
The Globe staff’s NBA predictions for 2024-25
4:30 p.m.
Governor’s proclamation: It’s Celtics Banner 18 Day

Your guide to the 2024-25 NBA season: How to watch the Celtics, top storylines, and award favorites
The Celtics’ victory tour ends when Banner 18 is raised to the rafters. After that, it’s anybody’s game, and there are plenty of challengers to the throne.

Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the city’s most dangerous intersections.
Many of the most dangerous intersections in the city are located in historically underserved communities and were built not with pedestrian safety in mind.

Lee Ann Daigle with her daughters Lauryn (left) and Kristyn (right) at their home in Litchfield, New Hampshire, in an undated photo.

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

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 in Walker, Mich.

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.

NY Mag parts ways with Olivia Nuzzi, who had undisclosed relationship with RFK Jr.

Former president Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally with Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz in support of Vice President Kamala Harris at Alliant Center in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 22, 2024.

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.

How Project 2025′s rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year’s election

Here’s where wealthy Mass. donors are sending their money in the 2024 election

If Question 4 passes, a new psychedelic industry could sprout up in Massachusetts. Here’s what that means.

Two weeks until Election Day, here’s who is spending big for and against the five Mass. ballot questions

Patriots owner Robert Kraft (left) promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach last January, though Mayo hadn't even been a coordinator.

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.

Browns sign former Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe off KC’s practice squadTom Brady and Bill Belichick shared their opinions on Jerod Mayo, and the struggles of the Patriots

Johnny Damon hit two home runs in Game 7 at Yankee Stadium, including a second-inning grand slam that essentially put the game away.

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.

A model walks at a show for Boston Fashion Week.

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.

Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in "Conclave."

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

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a Univision town hall, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Doral, Fla.

Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris chats with the hosts during a commercial break at The View, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in New York.

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

Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Trenton-Mercer Airport, in Mercer County, New Jersey, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, en route to a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke after President Biden signed an executive order on gun violence prevention at the White House in Washington on Sept. 26.

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

Halloween

From left: Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb Mclaughlin in a scene from "Stranger Things."

13 spooky TV shows to stream this Halloween season

People tried on clothes and costumes at the American Repertory Theater's costume sale Friday. The sale continues Saturday and next weekend.

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

The Sprague lot containing “the sarcophagus with the giant figures memorializing the two elder children of Byron and Harriet Sprague,” at Swan Point Cemetery, in Providence.

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

"Batman" behind the wheel of a truck at a previous Touch-a-Truck event.

14 things to do to get in the Halloween spirit in the Boston area

Opinion

Supporters of then-president Donald Trump broke the glass panes of an entry door and forced their way into the US Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. On Oct. 18, 2024, Trump tried to revise the history of the deadly attack on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob, as new details in the federal prosecution against him were made public by the judge in the case.

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

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.

Late financial reports, ‘insufficient’ info for the public online: DiZoglio issues scathing audit of Mass. Legislature

The Massachusetts Legislature is “one of the least transparent” lawmaking bodies in the country, said state auditor Diana DiZoglio.

Providence zoo announces birth of baby sloth, Scout
“Baby Scout and mom Fiona are both doing great. Fiona is an excellent momma, and they are bonding beautifully,” the Roger Williams Park Zoo said on social media.

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.

Calf rescued from home swimming pool in Northfield, N.H., officials say
Rescuers dried the calf off, fed it apples, and helped it warm up so could return to its paddock.

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.

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

The owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu.

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.

Most states have extensive graduation requirements. In Massachusetts, it’s just the MCAS.
Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.

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

Boston couple David Klein and Amanda Pelczynski said their vows in a backyard wedding on Aug. 25 on Long Island, N.Y.

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

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

Best-selling author Jeff Kinney gave out books to kids to celebrate the launch of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19: Hot Mess" Sunday in Plainville.

A ‘Hot Mess’ success from Plainville author Jeff Kinney

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

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

State Police graduation ceremony on Oct. 21, 2021, at the DCU Center in Worcester.

EDITORIAL

State Police academy dropout rate begs the question, why?

Kamala Harris during a campaign event at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pa., on Oct. 16.

ENDORSEMENT

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris

Former first lady Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention in August, where she urged a revved-up crowd to "do something" to ensure that Vice President Kamala Harris is elected the country's 47th president.

RENÉE GRAHAM

Can Michelle Obama help seal the deal for Kamala Harris?

The Old North Bridge in the early morning light by the the Concord River at the Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord.

IDEAS | JOHN KAAG

The beauty of impermanence in autumn

Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 27.

Guy Ziv

Can Netanyahu rehabilitate his ‘Mr. Security’ image?

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

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.

Brookline police probing swastika stickers posted near Coolidge Corner, officials say

The incident comes less than a week after identical stickers were posted in Harvard Square.

‘A comeback’: Mattahunt Elementary School wins $100,000 School on the Move prize

Edvestors also honored two other public schools in Boston for exceling at fostering strong learning environments: Boston Adult Technical Academy and Josiah Quincy Elementary School.

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.

Sports

Workers put the finishing touches on the steps outside TD Garden.

live updates

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

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.

HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

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

L-S (13-0-2) is first in the MIAA Division 1 Power Rankings. Unbeatens Watertown, Walpole, and Sandwich retain top three spots.

HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

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

Patriots

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

ben volin | on football

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

Business

IRS raises standard deduction, adjusts tax brackets for 2025

The IRS set the 2025 standard deduction for a single filer at $15,000 and for a married couple at $30,000 for the first time.

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

The IMF released its international outlook on the global economy on Tuesday morning and upgraded its economic outlook for the United States this year while lowering its expectations for growth in Europe and China.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

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

magazine

Globe Magazine

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

Chocolate Bundt Cake With Dark Chocolate Glaze

Cooking

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

The 20th annual Jamaica Plain Canine Costume Parade is Saturday, October 26.

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

Senate President Karen E. Spilka (right) and House Speaker Ron Mariano both oppose a ballot question that would eliminate the MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement.

‘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

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

sports

Bailey Zappe appeared in 14 games over two seasons with the Patriots, going 4-4 as a starter while completing 192 of 304 passes for 2,053 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Browns sign former Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe off KC’s practice squad

See photos from the MIAA boys’ golf championship tournaments

Celtics vs. Knicks preview: The quest for Banner 19 begins with Tuesday’s season opener

business

Gas prices are down 11 percent from this time last year, according to the motor club AAA. Average prices have already dipped below $3 a gallon in 19 states, including the swing states of Georgia, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

Despite global crises, gas prices slide as US election nears

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

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

politics

Former president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in Miami, Fla. on Oct. 22, 2024.

Trump and Harris seek Latino votes touting their economy approach

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

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

Nation

Packages of abortion pills were prepared for patients in Peabody, Mass., on Oct. 19, 2023. The availability of mail-order pills has helped blunt the effect of abortion bans.

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

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s posthumous memoir is a testament to resilience

Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

World

An Edward the Confessor Pyramid coin (1065-1066) is part of the Chew Valley hoard of 2,584 coins, buried in the turmoil following the Norman Invasion of Britain in 1066.

950-year-old coins unearthed by treasure hunters are UK’s highest-value find

India and China reach border deal that could ease hostilities

Why the Philippines’ vice president talked about beheading her boss

opinion

Kairos Shen with Mayor Michelle Wu, who appointed him to be Boston's new chief of planning at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce event last month.

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

Shakshuka at Sofra, which is near Mount Auburn Hospital.

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

A group of tourists stand in line outside a bar as they attend a pub crawl tour in downtown Prague, Czech Republic, on Oct. 17.

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

A recreation of one of the Titanic's grand staircase.

‘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

Steve Almond and the cover to his book “Truth Is the Arrow, Mercy Is the Bow.”

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

Cellist Andres Sanchez works with cello student Sofia Hernandez-Williams, 11, of Worcester, as he teaches a masterclass for young students at Symphony Hall in Boston.

‘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

Karen MacDonald as the title character in "Pru Payne."

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

Dr. Susan Meschwitz, center, a chemistry professor at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., in her lab with two undergraduate students.

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

A photo provided via the Yerkes family shows Mr. Yerkes with Arnold Schwarzenegger during the filming of “Commando,” 1985, with a signed note from Schwarzenegger.

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

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

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

During hourslong hearing, Hingham teen accused of using AI in school testifies to pressures of college prep

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

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

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

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

Hamas’s guerrilla tactics in north Gaza make it hard to defeat

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

Your guide to the 2024-25 NBA season: How to watch the Celtics, top storylines, and award favoritesThe Celtics’ victory tour ends when Banner 18 is raised to the rafters. After that, it’s anybody’s game, and there are plenty of challengers to the throne.

Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the city’s most dangerous intersections.Many of the most dangerous intersections in the city are located in historically underserved communities and were built not with pedestrian safety in mind.

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

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

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

Here’s where wealthy Mass. donors are sending their money in the 2024 election

If Question 4 passes, a new psychedelic industry could sprout up in Massachusetts. Here’s what that means.

Two weeks until Election Day, here’s who is spending big for and against the five Mass. ballot questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Try to remove politics from the events of Jan. 6

Our poor neighbor to the north

The media’s toxic affair with Trump

Wanted: Local, nonprofit operator for Norwood Hospital

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

More recent News

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.

Late financial reports, ‘insufficient’ info for the public online: DiZoglio issues scathing audit of Mass. Legislature

Providence zoo announces birth of baby sloth, Scout“Baby Scout and mom Fiona are both doing great. Fiona is an excellent momma, and they are bonding beautifully,” the Roger Williams Park Zoo said on social media.

Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs

Calf rescued from home swimming pool in Northfield, N.H., officials sayRescuers dried the calf off, fed it apples, and helped it warm up so could return to its paddock.

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

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Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate

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

Most states have extensive graduation requirements. In Massachusetts, it’s just the MCAS.Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.

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?

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

State Police academy dropout rate begs the question, why?

The Boston Globe editorial board endorses Kamala Harris

Can Michelle Obama help seal the deal for Kamala Harris?

The beauty of impermanence in autumn

Can Netanyahu rehabilitate his ‘Mr. Security’ image?

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

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

Brookline police probing swastika stickers posted near Coolidge Corner, officials say

‘A comeback’: Mattahunt Elementary School wins $100,000 School on the Move prize

Massachusetts dedicates millions to address long waits for wheelchair repairs

Sports

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

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

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

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

Your guide to the 2024-25 NBA season: How to watch the Celtics, top storylines, and award favorites
The Celtics’ victory tour ends when Banner 18 is raised to the rafters. After that, it’s anybody’s game, and there are plenty of challengers to the throne.

Boston averages 1,900 serious or fatal crashes per year. Here are the city’s most dangerous intersections.
Many of the most dangerous intersections in the city are located in historically underserved communities and were built not with pedestrian safety in mind.

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.

Providence zoo announces birth of baby sloth, Scout
“Baby Scout and mom Fiona are both doing great. Fiona is an excellent momma, and they are bonding beautifully,” the Roger Williams Park Zoo said on social media.

Calf rescued from home swimming pool in Northfield, N.H., officials say
Rescuers dried the calf off, fed it apples, and helped it warm up so could return to its paddock.

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.

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.

Most states have extensive graduation requirements. In Massachusetts, it’s just the MCAS.
Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.