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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will sue Trump administration to keep her job. Follow live updates.

Cook’s lawyer said President Trump “has no authority to remove" her.
Can Trump fire a Fed governor? What to know about the legal arguments.What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed governor who Trump says he’s firing

Estimates say hundreds of thousands in Mass. could lose Medicaid coverage, public food assistance due to Trump’s bill

A Center for Budget and Policy Priorities analysis painted a bleak picture of the social service cuts, which are scheduled to phase in over the next four years.
Some programs for Black students become ‘illegal DEI’ under TrumpA US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal to some.

Trump once signed a bipartisan criminal justice reform law. Now, he’s calling for more incarcerations in D.C.

President Trump has increasingly tasked federal law enforcement agents and national guardsmen with patrolling the streets of the nation’s capital, which he claims is overrun by violent crime.

‘A dystopian nightmare’: Green-card holder from Canton held for 10 days for decades-old marijuana conviction

This is the latest of multiple high-profile cases in the area and around the country, in which people had been detained suddenly at the border or an airport.

‘If I go back to Afghanistan, I will be killed’: He helped the American military. Now the US wants to deport him.

The move to deport a former interpreter on a Special Immigrant Visa is extreme – and so far, rare – but it has sent chills through the broader Afghan refugee community.
live updates

Live updates: It’s roster cutdown day, and the Patriots need to get to 53 players

NFL teams have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. to make the necessary cuts to reach a final roster.

It’s a love story, and she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the caption of their joint Instagram post read.

Architect of Nantucket’s topless beach law faced shunning and prediction of mayhem. Years later, measure is no big deal.
For the past three summers, anyone, regardless of gender, has been able to go topless at Nantucket beaches under the law, which passed in the winter of 2022.

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK | DEVRA FIRST

I ate lunch at Cracker Barrel. I see why its rebrand has some so worked up.

Talk about a sign of the times.
Tell us: What do you think of Cracker Barrel's new logo and rebrand?

‘We put up like 100 signs all over the place.’ Officials issue annual warning about ‘Storrowing.’
“So what can you do to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of Storrowing? Start with driving with your eyes open," the public service announcement says.

THE FINE PRINT

Are you a renter? Two new legal changes could save you thousands of dollars.

One involves broker fees, and the other deals with security deposits.
Boston parking restrictions set to begin as college move-in looms

A new report details the state of the biotech industry in Mass. The results are grim.
Both public and private funding have plummeted as federal policy changes have thrown the biotech sector into an era of uncertainty.

Shannon O’Brien has spent two years fighting to lead the Cannabis Commission. A ruling will come soon.
A judge is poised to rule on the termination of the former cannabis regulator and determine whether she can return to the state commission overseeing the marijuana industry.

Former State Police investigator Michael Proctor appeals his dismissal for conduct in Karen Read case

Proctor's lawyer said he was fired to “appease politicians and to appease some vocal members of the public and the media" after his testimony at the Read trial.

Joe Casper, longtime South Boston funeral director, killed in N.H. crash, family confirms

Casper was killed after his car was allegedly rear-ended by a 17-year-old driver, New Hampshire State Police said.
FORECAST | KEN MAHAN

Fall preview: What kind of weather can New Englanders expect this fall?

Fall also always delivers an arsenal of weather events, from the first frost to changing leaves, tropical activity, and even the chance of snow.
What is a haboob? Breaking down the massive dust storm that engulfed Phoenix.

These are best and worst times to be on the road Labor Day weekend, according to AAA

Hanover man charged with taking ‘upskirt’ pictures at Hingham mall

Roof fire in solar panels at Lunenburg school forces students to go home on first day of classes

In lawsuit, former R.I. town employee alleges a co-worker sent her sex videos, colleagues kept pornography in bathroom

Tell us: Have you used AI in a recent job search?

As touring musicians age, so do their fans. And the audience battles begin: sit or stand?

Concert etiquette gets dicey when most of the room isn’t in their 20s anymore.

Boston’s ‘For the Culture Week’ to celebrate HBCUs, R&B group New Edition

The multi-day festivities, which the city has dubbed “For the Culture Week,” comes at a time when city councilors are pushing to bring an HBCU Satellite Campus to Boston.

At Camp Jabberwocky, attacks on disability community feel worlds away

The camp on Martha's Vineyard is the oldest sleep-away camp for people with special needs in the country, and it has an even more profound meaning this summer.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

Bike lanes on I-93?

Busy arterials — built for the cars, trucks, and buses that transport the overwhelming majority of people moving through the nation’s cities — are no place for cyclists.
EDITORIAL

Why Mass. still trails the nation in press protections

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Is Venezuela the new Taiwan?

JOAN VENNOCHI

Is Healey going to endorse Wu?

LETTERS

Contrary to some reports, millionaires tax is no godsend

More recent News

Pinault family is exploring options for Puma, including a sale, Bloomberg reports

The German sports brand, which has its North American headquarters in Somerville, has lost about half of its market value in the past year.

‘A long road ahead of her’: R.I. prosecutor arrested in Newport placed on six-month, unpaid leave, attorney general says

Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan has sent an apology letter to each of the officers involved in her arrest, officials said.

Red Sox release 2026 schedule, which opens with a trip to Cincinnati in March

The home opener at Fenway Park is set for April 3 against the Padres.

Police in Somerville seek public’s help to identify ‘person of interest’ in house fire investigation

The fire broke out shortly before midnight on Aug. 20 at 75 Thurston St.

Pressley, more than 100 other lawmakers call for surge of baby formula into Gaza

The lawmakers are calling for the Trump administration to demand the Israeli government "facilitate a massive surge of humanitarian aid to enter Gaza."
Dozens wounded as Israel raids West Bank city where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered

Police shoot and kill dog that mauled woman in Dorchester

Officers were called to a home on Howe Terrace shortly before 7 p.m. Monday for a report of a dog attacking a woman, police said.

Recommended reads

What Massachusetts parents should know this back-to-school season

To make the transition smoother, school psychologists and education advocates recommend parents to be proactive.

BETH TEITELL
Flirting with a weighted vest, pickleball, and Pilates, and what I learned along the way
Desperately seeking a miracle exercise as a middle-aged woman, would I instead end up where I started? (Walking.)

Maps: These hot spots are the worst for bike theft in Boston
Bike thefts in Boston have hit high levels between July and September every year since 2016, based on crime incident data.

The war over redeveloping the state’s highway service plazas is heating up
In the latest move, Irish retailer Applegreen, which won the lease to redevelop the plazas, sent a cease-and-desist letter to the chief executive of its rival, Waltham-based fuel supplier Global Partners.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tanglewood puts a bow on 2025 with a weekend of gratitude

For this dancer, popping draws on a lifetime of experience

Forty new books for the best fall reading

In ‘Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions,’ a complicated portrait of a mother emerges

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

Is Healey going to endorse Wu?

Ashish K. Jha

Abandoning the mRNA vaccine platform is a failure of leadership

IDEAS | BRANDON AMBROSINO

MAGA has emptied ‘America’ of meaning

John Vitagliano

New England needs a regional airport system

EDITORIAL

Quincy mayor’s salary: Let voters decide

JEFF JACOBY

Trump and the not-so-noble Nobel

Metro

Book signed by Salem Witch Trial Judge Samuel Sewall goes on the auction block

The large tome, which contains more than 1,000 pages and weighs over 8 pounds, is what’s known as a Bible concordance and this one was personally signed and dated by Sewall, according to the auction listing by University Archives, the Connecticut-based company that is conducting the sale.

Boston’s ‘For the Culture Week’ to celebrate HBCUs, R&B group New Edition

The multi-day festivities, which the city has dubbed “For the Culture Week,” comes at a time when city councilors are pushing to bring an HBCU Satellite Campus to Boston.

In lawsuit, former R.I. town employee alleges a co-worker sent her sex videos, colleagues kept pornography in bathroom

Emily K. Spring filed the complaint against the Town of South Kingstown, alleging she faced discrimination and later, retaliation.

Bridgewater couple plead not guilty to allegedly stealing money raised for homeless man

Brian G. Ferreira, 33, and Rachel Kadis, 31, were released after their arraignments.

Sports

live updates

Live updates: It’s roster cutdown day, and the Patriots need to get to 53 players

NFL teams have until Tuesday at 4 p.m. to make the necessary cuts to reach a final roster.

It’s a love story, and she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the caption of their joint Instagram post read.
red sox

Red Sox release 2026 schedule, which opens with a trip to Cincinnati in March

The home opener at Fenway Park is set for April 3 against the Padres.
Patriots

Drake Maye talks Efton Chism, prepping for Week 1 in WEEI interview

Red Sox at Orioles | 6:35 p.m. (NESN)

Game 133: Red Sox at Orioles lineups and notes

WNBA

Leila Lacan joined the Sun in July. She’s already built a case to make the WNBA All-Rookie team.

Business

Book signed by Salem Witch Trial Judge Samuel Sewall goes on the auction block

The large tome, which contains more than 1,000 pages and weighs over 8 pounds, is what’s known as a Bible concordance and this one was personally signed and dated by Sewall, according to the auction listing by University Archives, the Connecticut-based company that is conducting the sale.

A US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday. It’s a big deal to some shoppers and businesses

An executive order signed last month eliminates a widely used customs exemption for international shipments worth $800 or less starting Friday.

Shannon O’Brien has spent two years fighting to lead the Cannabis Commission. A ruling will come soon.

Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding

magazine
fall travel

Here are 8 New England trips that pack food, adventure, and relaxation in just 36 hours

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Aug. 25 - Sept. 7

fall travel

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

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: We ‘ended up talking about Netflix’s recent documentary series on WWE’

metro

These are best and worst times to be on the road Labor Day weekend, according to AAA

Police in Somerville seek public’s help to identify ‘person of interest’ in house fire investigation

Former State Police investigator Michael Proctor appeals his dismissal for conduct in Karen Read case

sports

Trevor Story — and Red Sox — facing fascinating contract call at season’s end

Without getting ahead of ourselves, rookie TreVeyon Henderson looks like the game-breaker the Patriots need

Following the money in women’s golf: How the bar is being raised for LPGA Tour purses

business

Orsted moves to reassure market on massive share sale plan

What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed governor who Trump says he’s firing

New Hampshire consumers brace for price increases, UNH poll shows

politics

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will sue Trump administration to keep her job. Follow live updates.

Some programs for Black students become ‘illegal DEI’ under Trump

Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding

Nation

Judge rejects Cuomo’s attempt to make texts in harassment lawsuit public as he runs for NYC mayor

The Coast Guard seized a record 76,000 pounds of drugs this summer off Central and South America

Towering wall of dust rolls through metro Phoenix, leaving thousands without power

World

Dozens wounded as Israel raids West Bank city where the Palestinian Authority is headquartered

Israeli military says strike on Gaza hospital was targeting a Hamas camera

German court convicts teen for supporting plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna

opinion

A lawsuit says airlines cheated passengers who paid extra for window seats

Quincy mayor’s salary: Let voters decide

MAGA has emptied ‘America’ of meaning

lifestyle

They logged onto Zoom as friends and left as something more

Everyone is getting married

Flirting with a weighted vest, pickleball, and Pilates, and what I learned along the way

food & dining

‘The Bear’ introduced us to staging. But how does the fine dining internship actually work?

I tried the entire series of Sun Cruiser ready-to-drink beverages. Here are key takeaways.

Meat is back at Eleven Madison Park, after four vegan years

travel

Southwest is changing its rules for plus-size passengers

Yoga, fitness classes and massages? Today, wellness travel goes much deeper than that.

How to score Wimbledon tickets without spending thousands

Arts

Rhode Island’s newest treasure: A trail of giant trolls

Shelly Zegart, who stitched quilting to history and art, dies at 84

White House lists Smithsonian exhibits it finds objectionable, including an animation of Anthony Fauci

Books

Author readings around Boston this week

If you haven’t read Joan Silber yet, it’s really time to get started

Author readings around Boston this week

Movies

Can’t-miss movies this week around Boston: Five creature features and the ‘Hamilton’ live recording

‘Dog Day Afternoon’ at 50: How Sidney Lumet brought empathy to the heist movie

‘Peacemaker,’ the best Boston movies, and more weekend streaming picks

Television

When one viewer’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ is another’s Allstate ad

Amaya and Bryan talk recent Boston trip, address cheating rumors during ‘Love Island USA’ reunion

This week’s TV: Spike Lee revisits Hurricane Katrina in ‘Come Hell and High Water’

music

It’s a love story, and she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

As touring musicians age, so do their fans. And the audience battles begin: sit or stand?

Tanglewood puts a bow on 2025 with a weekend of gratitude

Theater/Dance

For this dancer, popping draws on a lifetime of experience

In ‘Mother Play: A Play in Five Evictions,’ a complicated portrait of a mother emerges

Ayo Edebiri to make Broadway debut next year alongside Don Cheadle

Health

Estimates say hundreds of thousands in Mass. could lose Medicaid coverage, public food assistance due to Trump’s bill

A new report details the state of the biotech industry in Mass. The results are grim.

Children with rare, undiagnosed diseases seek answers from this group. Then its Harvard funding was cut.

Obituaries

Sheila R. Canby, curator at the Met who humanized Islam, dies at 76

Humpy Wheeler, NASCAR’s greatest showman, dies at 86

Martha P. Grace, Juvenile Court chief justice who overcame hurdles in education, dies at 85