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UK, Canada, and Australia recognize a Palestinian state despite opposition from US and Israel

Though the move is largely symbolic, it is a historic moment as Western nations recognize a Palestinian state, although the United States and Israel stridently oppose such moves.
At least 34 are killed in Gaza

One person dead and two wounded in New Hampshire country club shooting; suspect in custody
A gunman opened fire at a New Hampshire country club during a wedding on Saturday, killing one person and wounding two others, authorities said.

Retired state politician premieres movie about ‘80s political scene

Former Massachusetts Secretary of State Michael Connolly recently premiered a movie about the state's rough-and-tumble political scene in the 1980s.

Boston police investigate attack on gay couple in Mattapan

A gay couple was attacked on Sept. 13 by a group of men who directed anti-gay remarks at the victims.

Low-income Americans slash spending, a worrying sign for the economy
Consumer spending shows signs of faltering, and it's most pronounced among lower-income people.

Red Sox 6, Rays 3

Error opens the door for Red Sox to turn a ninth-inning tie into a win over the Rays

Suspensions urged for Mass. lawyers over racist emails in Brockton murder case

Trump Justice Dept. reportedly closed investigation into Tom Homan for accepting bag of cash

The cash payment grew out of a long-running counterintelligence investigation that had not been targeting Homan, according to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Trump and MAGA movement will honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial
President Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement will pay tribute Sunday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info

The Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information.

White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety

Trump also rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa for wealthy individuals. The moves face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress.

Trump’s power over the media is growing. Many of his moves so far were laid out in Project 2025.

The authors of Project 2025 detailed how a president could essentially reshape the media landscape. Trump appears to be following the road map.

‘This place has a place in my heart’: Bill Parcells reflects on time in New England during Patriots Hall of Fame induction

Any bitterness or rancor between the former coach and Robert Kraft appeared to be a thing of the past during the ceremony honoring Parcells and Julian Edelman.
live updates

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are in town to face the Patriots in Week 3. Follow along with live updates.

The Steelers are coming off a loss to Seattle, while New England won its Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins.
mark feeney review | ★★★

When romance comes courtesy of a car-rental agency

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie star in "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey."
movie review

At TD Garden, Mt. Joy reach a new peak

After Saturday night’s show at the arena — which followed major sets at this summer’s Newport Folk Festival and Green River Festival — there could be no doubt that Mt. Joy belong in the big leagues.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘It wasn’t a fling’: Will Middlebrooks, Jenny Dell reflect on their Fenway love story and being a media power couple

Their relationship began as fodder for the gossip pages – and things haven’t slowed down since.
Opinion
IDEAS | CAREY GOLDBERG

I tried to pry public records from Brookline schools. They stiff-armed me for months.

Anyone can file a request for information about local government. Then comes the hard part.
JEFF JACOBY

The freedom of limits: A Rosh Hashana meditation

EDITORIAL

Roll back regulations to lower housing costs

IDEAS | John Vaillant

Twenty-first century fire is a whole new kind of natural disaster

RENÉE GRAHAM

Robert Redford was Hollywood’s last true movie star

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Central Florida grounds down, then through Bill Belichick’s inconsistent North Carolina

The Tar Heels could not respond to the methodical attack of the Knights, and threw an interception on their only red zone trip in the first half.

TikTok deal gives Americans 6 of 7 board seats, White House says

The US operations of TikTok will be majority-owned and controlled by Americans, including its board of directors, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Saturday.

Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing 3 and injuring dozens

Russia launched 619 drones and missiles, Ukraine’s Air Force said in a statement.

Quinsigamond Community College police officer arrested at Big E fair

Cheyenne Walker has been put on paid administrative leave from Quinsigamond Community College, officials said.

Oral arguments held in lawsuit over plan to put Catholic statues at Quincy municipal building

The statues would represent St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of police officers, and St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.

State confirms two more human cases of West Nile virus, bringing total to six

Two men in their 60s were exposed in Worcester County, state health officials said Friday.

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Stay local and savor Boston this fall

Let the fall-peeping crowds head west or north; instead, stay local and savor the city this fall.

As demand soars, state pares back stipends for community college students
Just one day before classes began, the state rolled back funds for some stipends and grants for books, supplies, and emergencies.

Like reversing ‘The Curse’: Teamsters, Republic Services reach deal to end marathon trash strike
The deal is expected to restore trash and recycling services as soon as next week, according to Malden officials.

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Not just Market Basket: Other Boston-area family businesses have struggled with succession
From Fidelity Investments to Jordan’s Furniture, passing the torch to the next generation can get complicated.

Culture & Lifestyle

Jacob’s Pillow to hold fall performances on campus, the first since a fatal accident this summer

‘Hamilton’ may land differently today, but Kai Thomani Tshikosi says it’s as relevant as ever

At their South End flower shop wedding, love was in full bloom for Erica Bibby and Sam Rosmarin

‘Superman,’ Bad Bunny’s concert, plus more new titles to stream this weekend

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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

RENÉE GRAHAM

Robert Redford was Hollywood’s last true movie star

Ted Kennedy Jr. and Richard Hughes IV

The damage RFK Jr. has inflicted on the Kennedy vaccine legacy

Colette A.M. Phillips

What the nation needs now is not more of what Kirk offered

Benjamin Sharoni

Five years on, the Abraham Accords still light the path forward

EDITORIAL

Canceling Jimmy Kimmel: A new low

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthens. Maps show the latest, where the system is headed

A struggling Gabrielle continues to traverse the warm Atlantic and is expected to reach hurricane status by Sunday.

Retired state politician premieres movie about ‘80s political scene

Former Massachusetts Secretary of State Michael Connolly recently premiered a movie about the state's rough-and-tumble political scene in the 1980s.
Sunday’s Child

Wesley, 11, is caring and curious

Sunday’s Child is a weekly column featuring a child or teen currently in foster care awaiting adoption.

One person killed in shooting at New Hampshire country club, police say. Suspect in custody.

Nashua police confirmed that there was only one shooter who was detained, but not arrested, as of Saturday night. One person was confirmed dead and another taken to a nearby hospital for a gunshot wound.

Sports

live updates

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers are in town to face the Patriots in Week 3. Follow along with live updates.

The Steelers are coming off a loss to Seattle, while New England won its Week 2 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Game 156: Red Sox at Rays lineups, preview, and playoff scenarios

The Red Sox will have Connelly Early on the mound as they look to complete a sweep of the Rays in Florida.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

Eastern Mass. golf: Players of the Week for Sept. 12-19

Low scores arrived from Duxbury, Whitman-Hanson, Apponequet, and Bishop Feehan this week.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF NOTEBOOK

Many of the state’s top golfers will be facing off at Sunday’s Cape Cod National High School Invitational

HIGH SCHOOLS

A Michigan lacrosse commit, NEPSAC football, top-5 soccer clash among Saturday’s HS sports takeaways

BASEBALL

Cleveland keeps coming, closes within game of Red Sox, AL Central lead with doubleheader sweep

Business

Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info

The Pentagon is stepping up restrictions on the media by requiring journalists to sign a pledge not to report on information that has not been authorized for release, including unclassified information.

White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety

Trump also rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa for wealthy individuals. The moves face near-certain legal challenges amid widespread criticism he is sidestepping Congress.

Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports

Trump’s economic promises to Black voters fall short after a modest shift in support for him in 2024

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‘It wasn’t a fling’: Will Middlebrooks, Jenny Dell reflect on their Fenway love story and being a media power couple

environment

Bill McKibben has been writing about climate change for decades. He thinks solar can save us.

The Ring Finders

They’re fast. They’re ready. They have metal detectors.

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: ‘We talked about ... our shared disdain for Philadelphia Eagles fans’

metro

Boston police investigate attack on gay couple in Mattapan

‘[We’re] making rodeo history just by being here’: Boston holds first rodeo in almost a century

Boston recount temporarily foiled by toilet problems

sports

Giancarlo Stanton hits 450th home run on same night Mike Trout joins 400 club

Wilyer Abreu expects to be activated Sunday, and Red Sox can’t wait to get his bat back into the lineup

Error opens the door for Red Sox to turn a ninth-inning tie into a win over the Rays

business

Low-income Americans slash spending, a worrying sign for the economy

TikTok deal gives Americans 6 of 7 board seats, White House says

New England business groups make push in D.C. to support federal research funding

politics

Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with Trump as government shutdown looms

Trump Justice Dept. reportedly closed investigation into Tom Homan for accepting bag of cash

Members of Congress tighten their own security after Kirk’s killing

Nation

One person dead and two wounded in New Hampshire country club shooting; suspect in custody

Trump and MAGA movement will honor Charlie Kirk at Arizona memorial

Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel meeting on COVID-19 and childhood vaccines

World

UK, Canada, and Australia recognize a Palestinian state despite opposition from US and Israel

Israel kills 34 people in Gaza ahead of UN meeting, where countries will recognize Palestinian state

Afro-descendants in Bolivia fight invisibility with dance and memory

opinion

What the nation needs now is not more of what Kirk offered

The future is now for the Democratic Party, so where to?

The damage RFK Jr. has inflicted on the Kennedy vaccine legacy

lifestyle

I’m the rebound date after their long relationship

What it’s like to be a foster child in Massachusetts

At 65, is the goal to re-partner?

food & dining

A year after opening, Dani’s Queer Bar has ‘transformed’ into a hub for Boston’s sapphic community, manager says

Central Square’s Darling lives up to its name

From a R.I. restaurant to her South Korean roots, Gift Horse chef makes a bold move before motherhood

travel

N.H.’s summer 2025 travel trends: More day trippers, fewer Canadian tourists and less money spent per person

This fall, Litchfield is in the limelight

A sheepherding fest, a sturdy roller bag, and artists’ tools on display

Arts

Agnes Gund, who oversaw a major expansion of MoMA, dies at 87

New Harvard exhibit celebrates iconic PBS ‘Mystery!’ intro animator

To acknowledge past wrongs, a new sculpture at historic King’s Chapel

Books

Harris stops biting her tongue in ’107 Days,’ her book about last year’s campaign against Trump

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 14

Author readings around Boston this week

Movies

‘Superman,’ Bad Bunny’s concert, plus more new titles to stream this weekend

‘The History of Sound’ fails to make a joyful noise

Football horror film ‘HIM’ throws nothing but interceptions

Television

Here’s how Conan O’Brien, Mike Birbiglia, and other notable New England comics are reacting to Kimmel’s suspension

‘Cheers’ first opened for business with a poetry joke and a smile

‘This is a big moment in our democracy’: Seth Meyers, late-night hosts react to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

music

At TD Garden, Mt. Joy reach a new peak

Yo-Yo Ma’s sold out Bach performance at Symphony Hall to be simulcast in Mass. venues this November

Death threat prompts cancellation of Morrissey shows at Foxwoods and MGM Music Hall this weekend

Theater/Dance

Jacob’s Pillow to hold fall performances on campus, the first since a fatal accident this summer

The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival returns for one last round

A towering ‘The Hills of California’ at the Huntington

Health

Boston Health Care for the Homeless lays off workers amid federal budget cuts

Florida may lift vaccine mandates. What would that mean for Massachusetts?

Northeast states officially launch regional public health collaborative

Obituaries

Agnes Gund, who oversaw a major expansion of MoMA, dies at 87

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

John H. Luckadoo, last pilot from a storied bomber group, dies at 103