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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

Former president is safe and unharmed, officials say

US Secret Service agents fired at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Donald Trump was on the course, the Palm Beach County sheriff said.

See photos from the scene in Florida

Police outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

Live Updates

Vance doesn’t back away from false claims about migrants in Springfield, Ohio

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance is repeating the false claims he and Donald Trump have been making that Haitians in an Ohio community are eating pets.

Why thousands of Haitians have settled in Springfield, Ohio

How the false story of a gang ‘takeover’ in Colorado reached Trump

State troopers have a new tactic against fleeing vehicles — shooting GPS tracking tags
It may sound like a high-tech gadget from an action movie. But it's real.

Neo-Nazis charged with federal terror offenses allegedly targeted former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins for assassination

Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison were arrested and charged with soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

Donations pour in for demonstrator accused of shooting man during a violent clash at a pro-Israel rally in Newton

A missile fired by Yemen’s rebels lands in Israel and triggers sirens at international airport

‘PFAS . . . everywhere’: A Mass. class action lawsuit may set a new standard for damages
Environmental and industry groups are closely watching the case ahead of an expected "tsunami" of PFAS lawsuits.

Yankees 5, Red Sox 2

Yankees get to Kutter Crawford as Red Sox drop series in New York

Crawford lasted less than five innings and allowed four runs despite notching seven strikeouts.

Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a war orphan who went on to dance with Boston Ballet, has died
DePrince's career included dancing for Dance Theatre of Harlem and Dutch National Ballet.

Wife of Jane’s Addiction frontman says tension and animosity led to onstage scuffle in Boston

Seahawks 23, Patriots 20

Jacoby Brissett was 15-of-27 passing for 149 yards in the overtime loss to the Seahawks.

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

Patriots’ limitations on full display in overtime loss to Seahawks

The offensive line is a work in progress and the receiver group is still one of the worst in the NFL.

Patriots
‘Just a lack of execution:’ Here’s what Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had to say after overtime loss to Seahawks
Mayo took responsibility for his first career loss as an NFL head coach on Sunday.

live updates
Seahawks 23, Patriots 20: New England fails to score in overtime, falls to 1-1
Jason Myers hit a 31-yard field goal to win it for Seattle in overtime.

Are there really must-win situations in Week 2 of the NFL season? History suggests yes. | Ben Volin

Photos: See Ilona Maher, Laverne Cox, and more stars hit the 2024 Emmy Awards red carpet
The Emmys return Sunday night, with TV's biggest stars hitting the red carpet ahead of the evening’s ceremony in Los Angeles.

How to watch the 2024 Emmy Awards

red sox
Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione to retire at end of 2024 season
The 77-year-old Castiglione, who has been on the mic since 1983, is the franchise's longest-tenured broadcaster. He was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Can you believe it? Joe Castiglione accepts Ford C. Frick Award for baseball broadcasting.What’s it like to work with Joe Castiglione? We asked six of his broadcast partners.

Young attendees wore Johnny Gaudreau Blue Jackets jerseys to the funeral services in Media, Pa., Sept. 9.

How does a family like the Gaudreaus go on? ‘You walk on’, says father who also lost his son to a drunk driver.

You do things for the living left behind, for future generations so this never happens again. You work to change rules, to change laws, to change behaviors.

Driver charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and his brother had .087 blood-alcohol level

The Big E returns Sept. 13-29.

A fan’s guide to the Big E: What you need to know about this year’s fair

Like a state fair on steroids, the 17-day Big E is billed as “the biggest party on the East Coast,” and it runs through Sept. 29.

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson | Opinion

True stories from an ICU: Was it right to keep their sister alive?

An illustrated opinion piece that explores the emotional impact of hospice care on ICU nurses and hospital employees.

The view from the High Road.

Bears in the White Mountains have gotten used to a supply of human food. Steer clear with these hikes.

The Forest Service asked visitors to consider seeking alternate destinations due to "bears that have lost their natural fear of humans." Here are some ideas.

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Republican presidential nominee former president Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris and Trump have housing plans. Economists have doubts.

Donald Trump spoke to reporters in the spin room following the debate Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Trump’s struggle to deliver a clear message on abortion at the debate leaves him vulnerable on a key issue

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, on March 16, in Vandalia, Ohio.

Trump is putting mass deportations at the heart of his campaign. Some Republicans are worried.

Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, NC, on Friday.

Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs, trying to blunt Trump’s economic attacks

IDEAS | ERIK FRID

How scammers used AI to profit from my brother’s death

Beware the scourge of fake obituaries.

Why don’t unions have to stand for reelection?

Financial aid programs for former foster kids highlight system’s needless complexity

Country music’s gatekeepers didn’t snub Beyoncé. They shortchanged themselves.

MARCELA GARCÍA

The best memes debunking Trump’s pet-eating claim

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‘You tried to break us, and you didn’t’: One family relives busing in new audio documentary

Earline Pruitt, and her daughter Denise, describe the start of school desegregation in this Globe audio documentary.

Your memories of Boston's busing eraPerspective: The busing crisis divided Boston. But playgrounds brought kids like me together.

More recent News

A least 8 people have died trying to cross the English Channel from northern France, authorities say
The incident occurred Friday just before midnight when authorities spotted a boat, carrying dozens, in distress near a beach in the northern town of Ambleteuse.

In Sandra Birchmore case, questions emerge about why outside investigators weren’t brought in from the start

The case has reignited questions over whether State Police detectives assigned to district attorneys’ offices should investigate local police-involved incidents.

Pamela Berger, filmmaker and BC art history professor, dies at 84
"Well, I'm going to make a movie," she said in 1984, adding film director-writer-producer to her multifaceted career as a Boston College professor and medieval art historian.

Rethink Robotics, once a prominent startup, returns to Boston
Six years after the Boston-based firm went out of business, it's back and preparing to roll out new industrial robots that could work in collaboration with humans.

Doesn’t matter if you’re rich, poor, or in between, if you live in Cambridge pre-k is now free
The city’s universal pre-kindergarten program comes with a substantial taxpayer pricetag: Funding in this fiscal year is set at $34 million.

SOLHEIM CUP
Rockland’s Megan Khang notches a blowout win and the United States captures its first Solheim Cup since 2017
Khang, Rose Zhang, and Allisen Corpuz moved the United States all won big, and the Americans prevented Europe from capturing the cup for a record fourth straight time.

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With beer, pizza, lawn games, live music, and jumbo screens for watching the game, the Great American Beer Hall in Medford aims to offer something for everyone.

Brews, bites, and big screens: Here’s what’s on tap at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford

Find craft beer, crab pizza, jumbo screens, and live music at the new 17,000-square-foot venue.

FALL ARTS GUIDE
90 fun things to do in and around Boston this fall
From theater and dance performances to comedy shows and concerts, see what’s on the calendar around the Hub this fall.

In Salem, a new exhibit summons the spirits at Peabody Essex Museum
Spiritualism captured the attention of the curious and the mourning, mediums, and illusionists — all of whose stories are explored in ‘Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums.’

What you need to know about EEE, the mosquito-borne disease climbing in New England
In areas deemed at critical risk, Massachusetts officials advise residents cancel or reschedule outdoor gatherings, including organized sporting events, to avoid peak mosquito hours.

Culture & Lifestyle

Cuban band Clave & Blues will return to perform at the second annual Fiesta en la Plaza.

City Hall Plaza welcomes another free ‘Fiesta’ for Latinx Heritage Month

Hannah Gadsby will be in town Sept. 19.

Hannah Gadsby’s got something special to say

Composer Mary D. Watkins, right, reviews music with opera singer Deborah Nansteel at the home of co-librettist Cerise Lim Jacobs during a rehearsal for the new opera "Is This America?," about civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer.

For Mary D. Watkins, activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s story is operatic

Singer Meghan Trainor performed at NBC's Today show at Rockefeller Plaza on June 7 in New York. She returns to the Bay State this month as part of her "Timeless" tour.

After more than seven years, Meghan Trainor is back on tour — and loving every minute of it

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.

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.

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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

JD Vance met with members of the press following the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Sept. 10.

JD Vance fogs up the school safety debate

Shannon O'Brien, center, was in Suffolk Superior Court with her attorneys, William Gildea, left, and Max D. Stern on Dec. 4, 2023. On Monday, Treasurer Deb Goldberg fired O’Brien after a process that dragged out for a year.

Was Shannon O’Brien really guilty of ‘gross misconduct’?

IDEAS | JACK SHAFER

The anti-mainstream media election

Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald Trump departed a campaign event at Central Wisconsin Airport on Sept. 7 in Mosinee, Wis.

Don’t come here looking for kind words on Donald Trump

Busing motivated both Robert Lewis Jr. (left) and Sal LaMattina (right) to pursue careers in public service.

PODCAST | SAY MORE

50 years ago, busing rocked East Boston. Two best friends remember how it drove their neighborhood apart.

Heather Hopp-Bruce/Globe staff; Adobe

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Trump was target of ‘apparent assassination attempt’ in Florida, FBI says. Follow live updates.

The former president said he was safe and well.

How much does shuttle service cost the T during shutdowns for track repairs? (Hint: Big $$$)

Since the agency began working to eliminate slow zones systemwide last year, alternative bus service has been a main way for riders to get around.

Pamela Berger, filmmaker and BC art history professor, dies at 84

"Well, I'm going to make a movie," she said in 1984, adding film director-writer-producer to her multifaceted career as a Boston College professor and medieval art historian.

Neo-Nazis charged with federal terror offenses allegedly targeted former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins for assassination

Dallas Humber and Matthew Allison were arrested and charged with soliciting hate crimes, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

Sports

Isaiah Bond and the Texas Longhorns jumped Georgia for the top spot in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following a 56-7 win over UTSA on Saturday.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Texas on top! Longhorns take over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for first time in 16 years, jumping Georgia

The Longhorns moved up a spot from No. 2 and received 35 first-place votes and 1,540 points.

Martha's Vineyard walked off with the Island Cup in 2023. This year, the Vineyarders will take on rival Nantucket Thanksgiving week at Fenway Park.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

Former conference foes Swampscott, Lynn English add another chapter to longtime football rivalry

The former Northeastern rivals continued their tradition of playing for the Blydell Cup, treated fans to another barn-burner in a 20-14 victory for the Big Blue at Manning Field.

Goaltender Andrew Oke was called on by the Bruins at the last minute to play in the rookie tournament in Buffalo and made 29 saves in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets.

Andrew Oke answers the Bruins’ last-minute call for rookie tournament

Hoping to spark a pro career, Andrew Oke answered the Bruins' call for a goaltender for the annual rookie tournament in Buffalo.

Seahawks 23, Patriots 20: New England fails to score in overtime, falls to 1-1

Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones left looking for answers after late penalty

Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist, but not thinking about retiring despite another concussion

Business

Rethink Robotics, once a prominent startup, returns to Boston

Six years after the Boston-based firm went out of business, it's back and preparing to roll out new industrial robots that could work in collaboration with humans.

Charles River Labs to cut over 600 jobs

The Wilmington-based biotech research firm is seeing drug industry clients pull back on spending.

Boar’s Head closing Virginia plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak

Two local biotechs go public, raising $540 million total

Nominees from 2024 ALX100.

My Boston History | The Power of Now

Amplify LatinX honors 100 Hispanic and Latino leaders across Mass.

Cancer survivor Luis Perez at his home in Chelsea.

My Boston History | The Power of Now

Cancer is the number one cause of death among Latinos. It doesn’t have to be.

My grandmother taught me many things. How to cook, however, was not one of them.

This week's daters: Erin and Sheshank.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We didn’t have loads in common, but the conversation was flowing regardless’

metro

Jose enjoys creating art, especially painting.

Jose, 15, loves to laugh with others

New USS Nantucket will be commissioned in Charlestown in November, Navy says

Body of State Police recruit who died following training exercise escorted to medical examiner’s office in Westfield

sports

Braelon Allen, at 20 years and 239 days old, became the youngest player to score in an NFL game — he scored twice against the Titans — since Arnie Herber was the same age in 1930.

Aaron Rodgers wins one for Jets at last, with two Braelon Allen touchdowns helping stop Titans

Joe Castiglione made his own call when he announced his retirement after 42 years with Red Sox

Patriots’ limitations on full display in overtime loss to Seahawks

business

Cain Hayes, CEO of Point32Health will be leaving his post leading the second-biggest health insurer in Massachusetts.

CEO of Point32Health, state’s second-largest health insurer, is leaving the company

CVS pharmacists now prescribing birth control in Mass.

Boston buildings were bathed in blue light this 9/11 to show solidarity with NYC

politics

Police outside Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.

Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

Trump was target of ‘apparent assassination attempt’ in Florida, FBI says. Follow live updates.

See photos from the scene in Florida of the Trump assassination attempt

Nation

Central Christian Church congregants applauded members of the Haitian community during services on Sunday in Springfield, Ohio.

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

Report shows system deficiencies a year before firefighting foam spill at former Navy base

How the false story of a gang ‘takeover’ in Colorado reached Trump

World

People chanted slogans while waving Palestinians flags during a rally in Baghdad, Iraq, on Aug. 3, to show support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Once considered foes, Iran-backed groups get a warm welcome from Iraq

Despite relentless Russian attack, life in Kharkiv endures underground

Army to guard a hospital in Italy after a spate of attacks on medical staff across the country

opinion

Donald Trump’s false claim that Haitian migrants are eating family pets in Ohio inspired a wave of memes online.

The best memes debunking Trump’s pet-eating claim

Give us late-night trains, but not yet

The continued polarization over Israel on college campuses

lifestyle

Cheated on … again

Free events in Boston this week: A playground for grown-ups, Latin Music & Dance fest returns to Eastie, and more

Dating someone with a chronic medical condition

food & dining

The Jahunger noodles, hand-pulled and tossed with beef, onions, chiles, and chives.

Jahunger brings hand-pulled noodles, spicy lamb, and other Uyghur specialties to Cambridge

A Southern supper parlor comes to the Porter Square Hotel; Mr. H brings Shanghainese specialties to the Seaport

Brews, bites, and big screens: Here’s what’s on tap at the Great American Beer Hall in Medford

travel

A late summer crop of onions at The Farm at Weston fills a bin. You’ll find fall produce for sale at farm stands throughout southern Vermont.

A late-summer, slow sojourn in southern Vermont

When reserving an extra seat on United, don’t forget to do this

Jason Bowen on playing a prince, finding fun on vacation, and weighing his luggage

Arts

Édouard Manet, "Madame Auguste Manet," about 1866.

At the Gardner this fall, Manet and family

In Salem, a new exhibit summons the spirits at Peabody Essex Museum

Mayor Michelle Wu says city working to extend free Sunday museum program to all school-aged children in 2025

Books

Cleyvis Natera is part of this year's Provincetown Book Festival.

Provincetown Book Fest, a new novel of Maine, and celebrating trees in verse

Arlie Russell Hochschild’s ‘Stolen Pride’ mines white rural shame

Amanda Becker’s profile of America after the fall of Roe

Movies

The 138th New England Fall Flower Shower will be held Saturday and Sunday.

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 16-22

Fall forward with these 39 movies

Local theaters are serving up cinematic scares for the season

Television

Vermont Olympian Ilona Maher attended the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Photos: See Ilona Maher, Laverne Cox, and more stars hit the 2024 Emmy Awards red carpet

How to watch the 2024 Emmy Awards

Humanitas Prizes go to ‘Hacks,’ ‘Fellow Travelers,’ and ‘Black Cake’

music

The 138th New England Fall Flower Shower will be held Saturday and Sunday.

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 16-22

After more than seven years, Meghan Trainor is back on tour — and loving every minute of it

For Mary D. Watkins, activist Fannie Lou Hamer’s story is operatic

Theater/Dance

Rudy Pankow as Romeo and Emilia Suárez as Juliet in ART’s "Romeo and Juliet."

At ART, a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that’s both moving and in motion

In ‘Leopoldstadt,’ Tom Stoppard gets personal

Two new productions that poke fun at old stereotypes

Health

Lifespan signed a purchase agreement to take over Morton Hospital in Taunton.

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’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Obituaries

Pamela Berger was a longtime Boston College medieval art history professor who also wrote, directed, and produced films.

Pamela Berger, filmmaker and BC art history professor, dies at 84

Mary McFadden, celebrated designer of shimmering dresses, dies at 85

Michigan’s Greg Harden, who advised Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, and more, dies at 75