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2024 MCAS scores show Massachusetts falling further behind post-pandemic

Even the youngest students, third graders who were only in kindergarten when schools shut down, remain significantly behind their pre-pandemic peers.

Share your thoughts on this year’s scores

Database: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests in math, English, and science

Eight New England colleges place high in US News & World Report’s latest rankings

New England schools also fared well in the magazine’s rankings of the nation's best liberal arts colleges, placing first and second.

Police officials associated with Trooper Michael Proctor face discipline for conduct

A State Police investigator responsible for supervising Proctor and a Canton detective who drank on the job with him both were subject to internal affairs investigations.

Canton bar denies responsibility in 2022 death of John O’Keefe

Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges, FBI says

Investigators seized multiple electronic devices and found hundreds of files of child sexual abuse, according the court papers.

Brandeis Faculty Senate votes no confidence in university president

The Faculty Senate cited a grave concern over “a consistent pattern of damaging errors of judgment and poor leadership,” of President Ronald Liebowitz.

House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony

Blinken said that he was “profoundly disappointed” in the chairman's decision to advance contempt proceedings and urged him to find a resolution in “good faith.”

Israel and Hezbollah renew fire after the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006
Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes again after a massive Israeli bombardment killed nearly 560 people the day before and sent thousands fleeing south Lebanon.

What to know about the growing conflict

Bluebird Bio is laying of 25 percent of its workers to cut costs

The company has not yet seen the financial payoff from its scientific breakthroughs — and it says it is continuing to lose money.

AG Campbell taps veteran attorney, an ex-prosecutor, to lead independent probe of State Police recruit death

One man dead, another arrested after Jamaica Plain shooting, police say

Worker falls into hole in oceanfront Cohasset restaurant and spends two hours treading water

2024 election

Then-Representative Liz Cheney and her father, former vice president Dick Cheney, arrived to vote in Jackson Hole, Wyo., in the Republican primary election on Aug. 16, 2022. They are part of a growing list of Republican former elected and administration officials who have publicly said they will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris for president.

The endorsements keep coming for Kamala Harris — from Republicans

The fears of Donald Trump’s return to power have spurred an outpouring of disgruntled Republicans announcing they will vote for Harris.

See updates from the 2024 campaign

A television screen shows the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.

Here’s how rich each candidate is compared to the average American

One is among the richest men ever to hold the US presidency. Another would be among the least wealthy vice presidents in recent memory.

Food

Hungry after midnight? Here’s a list of places where you can get a late-night bite in Boston.
Got the early morning munchies? We’ve got ideas.

Honeycrisp apples, the top seller at Tougas Family Farm in Northborough, inside the farm store.

The tyranny of the Honeycrisp, ‘the apple we love to hate’

The core problem is it’s finicky, growers say. "We’d be happy to replace it with something that’s a little more forgiving."

‘A dramatic mistake’: Experts weigh in on hospitalization of Tufts lacrosse players after workout led by Navy Seal grad
National experts placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of the institution’s coaches and staff and said the incident should never have happened.

What is ‘rhabdo,’ the serious condition that sent a dozen Tufts lacrosse players to the hospital?Three Tufts lacrosse players remain in hospital after workout led by Navy SEAL grad, officials say

Joe Mazzulla spoke at Celtics media day on Tuesday.

Celtics media day is underway with Brad Stevens and Boston’s players sharing their thoughts on a title defense. Watch live and keep up with takeaways.

The title defense begins now. The Celtics are back in town and about to begin training camp ahead of a trip to Abu Dhabi next month to face the Nuggets.

With no end in sight, the Washington Bridge closure has upended life in parts of southeastern New England
The bridge that connects downtown Providence to East Providence has been the at the center of a crisis originally expected to last a few months.

It's never been harder to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Boston Marathon notifying acceptances for 2025 race with historically strict cut-off time

Runners had to beat the qualifying time for their age and gender group by at least 6 minutes, 51 seconds to gain acceptance this year.

The exterior of 72 Main St. on Nantucket.

Nantucket mansion sells for $24.8 million, a near record for homes away from the waterfront

The Greek Revival style home was originally built in 1820 for a whaling ship captain and merchant and his wife.

A $25,000 gold statue hidden in the woods by a N.H. video game designer.

A N.H. video game designer hid a $25,000 gold statue in the woods and wants you to find it

This game will lead someone to a solid-gold statue, and quite a bit of cash.

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, on Aug. 7, and Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump on July 31.

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign’s last stretch.

Work continues at a shale gas well drilling site in St. Mary's, Pa., March 12, 2020.

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she’s promoting domestic oil drilling.

Migrants waited to be processed by the US Customs and Border Patrol after they crossed the Rio Grande in October 2203 in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Trump’s goal of mass deportations fell short. But he has new plans for a second term.

Former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

Opinion

There must be justice for a young man who wanted only to serve his community and his state.

EDITORIAL

How could a healthy young recruit die in State Police training?

The death of this State Police recruit cries out not just for a public probe but for rethinking what 21st-century police training looks like.

Joan Vennochi: Massachusetts State Police culture is stuck in the dark ages

MARCELA GARCÍA

We shouldn’t have to put up with late school buses in Boston

Tymofii Brik, Tymofiy Mylovanov, and Alexandra Vacroux

Ukrainians aren’t willing to surrender to Russia

IDEAS | OLIVER EGGER

The roadkill artist

LETTERS

Stop cutting kids from school sports

Clockwise, from top left: Al Roker, Michelle Wu, Maura Healey, Brian Hoyer, and Rochelle Walensky are speaking at the 2024 Globe Summit.

Globe Summit 2024 explores role ‘Boston’s Breakthroughs’ play in changing world

The Globe's two-day ideas festival, held virtually and for free, kicks off on Wednesday.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Harvard’s student mariachi ensemble to perform at the White House on Tuesday
Mariachi Véritas de Harvard will bring traditional mariachi music to the ¡Adelante! Summit in Washington.

Boston’s Hispanic Heritage Month breakfast had awards, jokes, and a head of fabulous hair
The aroma of rich coffee and savory breakfast dishes filled the air as Latinos from all parts of Massachusetts gathered for the annual breakfast put together by the city and El Mundo Boston, the oldest Latino media outlet in Massachusetts.

MUSIC
Sol y Canto celebrates 30 years as Boston’s ambassadors of Latin folk with a party and new album
The ensemble has a new recording, “En Tu Órbita,” and a series of concerts, including a Club Passim-sponsored anniversary show at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Saturday.

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MUSIC REVIEW
Jeff Lynne’s ELO goes supernova as final tour stops in Boston
The band descended upon TD Garden Monday night with a supernova of a final showdown, bidding farewell to the project with rock-spiked orchestral splendor.

State of the Tropics | Ken Mahan
Tropical Storm Helene has formed, is forecast to rapidly intensify and strike Florida as hurricane later this week
Any threat to New England is low with well-timed high pressure likely moving into the region just as remnants try to push toward the Northeast.

Crane Beach to remain closed until next week as sharks loom offshore
Numerous great white sharks have been spotted along the North Shore beach in recent days, including a pack of five swimming together.

Brockton man charged in assault of 13-year-old girl walking home from school, officials say

Marckenson Beauge, 22,was arraigned in Brockton District Court on charges of rape of a child with force, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and kidnapping of a child, prosecutors said.

Bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, officials say

A bicyclist suffered serious injuries during the evening rush hour Monday in a crash with a vehicle in Cambridge, officials said.

Several people detained in Switzerland in connection with suspected death in a ‘suicide capsule’

Police in northern Switzerland say several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a new “suicide capsule.”

Marvin Gilmore fought in WWII, founded a bank, and owns dispensaries. At 100, he’s got more planned.

The World War II veteran, longtime entrepreneur, and music enthusiast celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday.

GLOBE MAGAZINE
Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.
Experts shed light on the mysteries of shut-eye — and why you may not be getting enough of it.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Is that all? Mortgage rates have dropped to nearly 6 percent and may not go much lower.
“Any further decline in mortgage rates will be minimal,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.

shirley leung
An exodus of Black CEOs is underway in Boston. Why?
At least 10 Black leaders from health care to higher education have departed this year. Many were fairly new to their roles and were celebrated as trailblazers.

Culture & Lifestyle

A new show at the Concord Museum takes portraiture to unexpected places

Brad Pitt, left, and George Clooney in a scene from "Wolfs."

Who’s that howling at my door? It’s a couple of ‘Wolfs.’

Joanna Levesque attended the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards in Inglewood, Calif., in March.

‘My story is a New England story’: Foxborough’s JoJo opens up about the music industry and addiction in new memoir

‘Urinetown: The Musical’ inspires delight and, yes, determination

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

Based in Brooklyn, N.Y., The Haitian Times has a staff of roughly 20 people, including freelancers.

MARCELA GARCÍA

How The Haitian Times is fact-checking Trump’s Springfield claims

The newly opened 12-story Eli Lilly life sciences building at 15 Necco St. includes rain gardens and public seating.

Renée Loth

Getting growth right in Fort Point

Eric Anderson, director of communications and special projects at the Transformational Prison Project, held his 11-month-old son Marcel on April 8, 2023, while attending the first meeting of We Are Joint Venture, a group of individuals who gather together to focus on sentence parity in the Massachusetts criminal law system. Founded and led by a group of men at MCI-Norfolk, We Are Joint Venture focuses on creating a network of information about the criminal law system.

Katherine Gergen Barnett

A prescription for those leaving prison

Incarcerated graduate Jose Catalan posed for photos after his graduation ceremony at Folsom State Prison in Folsom, Calif., on, May 25, 2023. Catalan earned his bachelor's degree in communications through the Transforming Outcomes Project at Sacramento State.

Patrick Conway

Diplomas behind bars provide opportunities for rethinking incarceration

IDEAS | CLAUDIA KALB

Is how we age a choice?

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

State of the Tropics | Ken Mahan

Tropical Storm Helene has formed, is forecast to rapidly intensify and strike Florida as hurricane later this week

Any threat to New England is low with well-timed high pressure likely moving into the region just as remnants try to push toward the Northeast.

Former special needs student at Brockton school said she had sexual relationship with teacher

The student had attended the Goddard Alternative School, which served students in grades 3-12 with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, according to the report.

RHODE MAP

R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green is getting a new contract

Infante-Green’s contract extension is subject to approval by the full Board of Education, but that’s more of a formality than anything else.

Database: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests in math, English, and science

Explore test scores by district and school in this database, plus see trends over time.

Sports

Celtics

Celtics media day is underway with Brad Stevens and Boston’s players sharing their thoughts on a title defense. Watch live and keep up with takeaways.

The title defense begins now. The Celtics are back in town and about to begin training camp ahead of a trip to Abu Dhabi next month to face the Nuggets.

After two weeks carrying the offense, Rhamondre Stevenson struggled against a low-ranked Jets rush defense.

Patriots

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 4

There weren't many positives to build off in the loss to the Jets as the Patriots now prepare for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman will be featured in the new NHL series on Amazon Prime Video.

bruins

Watch the trailer for new Prime Video NHL docuseries featuring David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman

The two Bruins will be featured on “FACEOFF: Inside the NHL,” a six-episode docuseries that will launch on Oct. 4.

Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon notifying acceptances for 2025 race with historically strict cut-off time

Red Sox at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. (NESN)

Game 158: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups, notes, and wild-card standings

NFL

Mac Jones had a disastrous debut in Jaguars’ blowout loss to Bills Monday

Business

Bluebird Bio is laying of 25 percent of its workers to cut costs

The company has not yet seen the financial payoff from its scientific breakthroughs — and it says it is continuing to lose money.

Under new leadership, a Boston nonprofit is diversifying the tech workforce

Michelle De La Isla has impressed members of the local tech scene with her leadership since she took over as chief executive of the nonprofit Hack.Diversity last year.

With no end in sight, the Washington Bridge closure has upended life in parts of southeastern New England

RI FOOD & DINING

Brown Bee Coffee is finally open in Providence, a tableware pop-up, and more restaurant news

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GLOBE MAGAZINE

Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.

Harvard Art Museums at Night runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 23-29

On the back wall of the living space, photographs of a black sand beach in Iceland taken by homeowner Arne Jensen surround a large Australian ocean print from a local antiques shop.

Modern Design

A former set designer finishes a home makeover, launching an interiors business in the process

MISS CONDUCT

My stepchildren ignore their father. Can I help?

metro

2024 MCAS scores show Massachusetts falling further behind post-pandemic

Share your thoughts: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests in math, English, and science

What does Al Roker think about the future of extreme weather? He joins the Globe with answers.

sports

Jayden Daniels celebrated after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of Monday night's win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in upset win over Bengals

The Celtics want another NBA title. They won’t have to worry about being motivated.

Through three games, Jacoby Brissett has been the right man for the job for the Patriots

business

Former FTX executive and Newton native Caroline Ellison faces sentencing

One of Titan submersible owner’s top officials to testify before the Coast Guard

10 arrested outside Hawaii hospital as labor dispute involving nurses escalates

politics

Officers wait for the arrival of Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump, for a detention hearing in West Palm Beach, Fla., Monday, Sept. 23, 2024

Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges, FBI says

Trump attempts to appeal to women voters during a rally in Pennsylvania

House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony

Nation

Alabama's lethal injection chamber is shown Oct. 7, 2002, at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Ala.

There are 5 executions set over a week’s span in the US. That’s the most in decades.

Weeks after a school shooting, students return for classes at Apalachee High School

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US, according to new research

World

António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.

Head of United Nations calls global situation ‘unsustainable’ as annual meeting of leaders opens

Israel and Hezbollah renew fire after the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006

Several people detained in Switzerland in connection with suspected death in a ‘suicide capsule’

opinion

As interim president of Harvard University, Alan Garber addressed the crowd during commencement on May 23. He was named president Aug. 2 and is set to stay on until 2027.

Taking a close look at Harvard’s new leadership

N.E. faces challenges in moving away from natural gas

Mass. medical group lauds bid to drop religious exemptions to vaccines

lifestyle

How do I learn to trust again?

Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce birth of their second child

food & dining

A fresh slice of pepperoni and cheese pizza at Joe’s Pizza in Cambridge.

Hungry after midnight? Here’s a list of places where you can get a late-night bite in Boston.

Don’t let Miles have the last word on Merlots

He’s worked for Daniel Boulud and Tony Maws. But Salem is British chef Aaron Chambers’s favorite haunt.

travel

A bed in the new citizenM Back Bay Boston hotel with a view of the Massachusetts Turnpike below.

A room with a (highway) view. What it’s like to stay at the new citizenM hotel over the Mass. Pike.

Go full beast mode. Here are a few ways to tour the animal kingdom while keeping all your fingers.

Fall happenings at mountain resorts, new small-ship cruises, and shoes made for exploring

Arts

The cover image of Jerry Pinkney's "The Lion and the Mouse."

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art acquires work by legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney

A new show at the Concord Museum takes portraiture to unexpected places

One of Boston Common’s most visited monuments was going to be veiled for four days in September. It’s been postponed.

Books

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art acquires work by legendary illustrator Jerry Pinkney

‘My story is a New England story’: Foxborough’s JoJo opens up about the music industry and addiction in new memoir

Sally Rooney is back, but will her many loyal fans love her new book?

Movies

In this undated promotional photo from files released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, actors Sandra Oh (left), Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Paul Giamatti (right) appear in a scene from "Sideways."

On its 20th anniversary, the film ‘Sideways’ is still teaching us how to drink and think about wine

Who’s that howling at my door? It’s a couple of ‘Wolfs.’

Ryan Reynolds surprises 8-year-old cancer patient at Mass General

Television

Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew in “A Very Royal Scandal.”

A certain Sheen of reality

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce birth of their second child

This week’s TV: Zachary Quinto is a quirky, genius doctor on NBC’s ‘Brilliant Minds’

music

Jeff Lynne performed during Jeff Lynne’s ELO “The Over and Out Tour” at TD Garden on Monday.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO goes supernova as final tour stops in Boston

Harvard’s student mariachi ensemble to perform at the White House on Tuesday

Benny Golson, jazz saxophonist and composer of surpassing grace, dies at 95

Theater/Dance

‘Urinetown: The Musical’ inspires delight and, yes, determination

Improv Asylum brings the laughs from stage to page with a new print-only comedy magazine

In Massachusetts and Haiti, Jean Appolon uses dance to dream and to heal

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

Mr. Golson, speaking at the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Awards Ceremony and Concert in New York in 2011.

2024 MCAS scores show Massachusetts falling further behind post-pandemic

Database: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests in math, English, and science

Eight New England colleges place high in US News & World Report’s latest rankings

Police officials associated with Trooper Michael Proctor face discipline for conduct

Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges, FBI says

Brandeis Faculty Senate votes no confidence in university president

House Republicans move to hold Blinken in contempt over Afghanistan testimony

Israel and Hezbollah renew fire after the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes again after a massive Israeli bombardment killed nearly 560 people the day before and sent thousands fleeing south Lebanon.

Bluebird Bio is laying of 25 percent of its workers to cut costs

AG Campbell taps veteran attorney, an ex-prosecutor, to lead independent probe of State Police recruit death

One man dead, another arrested after Jamaica Plain shooting, police say

Worker falls into hole in oceanfront Cohasset restaurant and spends two hours treading water

The endorsements keep coming for Kamala Harris — from Republicans

Here’s how rich each candidate is compared to the average American

Food

Hungry after midnight? Here’s a list of places where you can get a late-night bite in Boston.Got the early morning munchies? We’ve got ideas.

The tyranny of the Honeycrisp, ‘the apple we love to hate’

‘A dramatic mistake’: Experts weigh in on hospitalization of Tufts lacrosse players after workout led by Navy Seal gradNational experts placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of the institution’s coaches and staff and said the incident should never have happened.

Celtics media day is underway with Brad Stevens and Boston’s players sharing their thoughts on a title defense. Watch live and keep up with takeaways.

With no end in sight, the Washington Bridge closure has upended life in parts of southeastern New EnglandThe bridge that connects downtown Providence to East Providence has been the at the center of a crisis originally expected to last a few months.

Boston Marathon notifying acceptances for 2025 race with historically strict cut-off time

Nantucket mansion sells for $24.8 million, a near record for homes away from the waterfront

A N.H. video game designer hid a $25,000 gold statue in the woods and wants you to find it

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign’s last stretch.

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she’s promoting domestic oil drilling.

Trump’s goal of mass deportations fell short. But he has new plans for a second term.

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race

How could a healthy young recruit die in State Police training?

We shouldn’t have to put up with late school buses in Boston

Ukrainians aren’t willing to surrender to Russia

The roadkill artist

Stop cutting kids from school sports

Globe Summit 2024 explores role ‘Boston’s Breakthroughs’ play in changing world

Hispanic Heritage Month

Harvard’s student mariachi ensemble to perform at the White House on TuesdayMariachi Véritas de Harvard will bring traditional mariachi music to the ¡Adelante! Summit in Washington.

MUSICSol y Canto celebrates 30 years as Boston’s ambassadors of Latin folk with a party and new albumThe ensemble has a new recording, “En Tu Órbita,” and a series of concerts, including a Club Passim-sponsored anniversary show at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Saturday.

More recent News

MUSIC REVIEWJeff Lynne’s ELO goes supernova as final tour stops in BostonThe band descended upon TD Garden Monday night with a supernova of a final showdown, bidding farewell to the project with rock-spiked orchestral splendor.

State of the Tropics | Ken MahanTropical Storm Helene has formed, is forecast to rapidly intensify and strike Florida as hurricane later this weekAny threat to New England is low with well-timed high pressure likely moving into the region just as remnants try to push toward the Northeast.

Crane Beach to remain closed until next week as sharks loom offshore Numerous great white sharks have been spotted along the North Shore beach in recent days, including a pack of five swimming together.

Brockton man charged in assault of 13-year-old girl walking home from school, officials say

Bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, officials say

Several people detained in Switzerland in connection with suspected death in a ‘suicide capsule’

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Marvin Gilmore fought in WWII, founded a bank, and owns dispensaries. At 100, he’s got more planned.

GLOBE MAGAZINETired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.Experts shed light on the mysteries of shut-eye — and why you may not be getting enough of it.

Larry Edelman | TrendlinesIs that all? Mortgage rates have dropped to nearly 6 percent and may not go much lower. “Any further decline in mortgage rates will be minimal,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.

shirley leungAn exodus of Black CEOs is underway in Boston. Why?At least 10 Black leaders from health care to higher education have departed this year. Many were fairly new to their roles and were celebrated as trailblazers.

Culture & Lifestyle

A new show at the Concord Museum takes portraiture to unexpected places

Who’s that howling at my door? It’s a couple of ‘Wolfs.’

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‘Urinetown: The Musical’ inspires delight and, yes, determination

Special Projects

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

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

How The Haitian Times is fact-checking Trump’s Springfield claims

Getting growth right in Fort Point

A prescription for those leaving prison

Diplomas behind bars provide opportunities for rethinking incarceration

Is how we age a choice?

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Tropical Storm Helene has formed, is forecast to rapidly intensify and strike Florida as hurricane later this week

Former special needs student at Brockton school said she had sexual relationship with teacher

R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green is getting a new contract

Database: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests in math, English, and science

Sports

Celtics media day is underway with Brad Stevens and Boston’s players sharing their thoughts on a title defense. Watch live and keep up with takeaways.

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 4

Watch the trailer for new Prime Video NHL docuseries featuring David Pastrnak, Jeremy Swayman

Boston Marathon notifying acceptances for 2025 race with historically strict cut-off time

Game 158: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups, notes, and wild-card standings

Mac Jones had a disastrous debut in Jaguars’ blowout loss to Bills Monday

Business

Israel and Hezbollah renew fire after the deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006
Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes again after a massive Israeli bombardment killed nearly 560 people the day before and sent thousands fleeing south Lebanon.

Hungry after midnight? Here’s a list of places where you can get a late-night bite in Boston.
Got the early morning munchies? We’ve got ideas.

‘A dramatic mistake’: Experts weigh in on hospitalization of Tufts lacrosse players after workout led by Navy Seal grad
National experts placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of the institution’s coaches and staff and said the incident should never have happened.

With no end in sight, the Washington Bridge closure has upended life in parts of southeastern New England
The bridge that connects downtown Providence to East Providence has been the at the center of a crisis originally expected to last a few months.

Harvard’s student mariachi ensemble to perform at the White House on Tuesday
Mariachi Véritas de Harvard will bring traditional mariachi music to the ¡Adelante! Summit in Washington.

MUSIC
Sol y Canto celebrates 30 years as Boston’s ambassadors of Latin folk with a party and new album
The ensemble has a new recording, “En Tu Órbita,” and a series of concerts, including a Club Passim-sponsored anniversary show at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville Saturday.

MUSIC REVIEW
Jeff Lynne’s ELO goes supernova as final tour stops in Boston
The band descended upon TD Garden Monday night with a supernova of a final showdown, bidding farewell to the project with rock-spiked orchestral splendor.

State of the Tropics | Ken Mahan
Tropical Storm Helene has formed, is forecast to rapidly intensify and strike Florida as hurricane later this week
Any threat to New England is low with well-timed high pressure likely moving into the region just as remnants try to push toward the Northeast.

Crane Beach to remain closed until next week as sharks loom offshore
Numerous great white sharks have been spotted along the North Shore beach in recent days, including a pack of five swimming together.

GLOBE MAGAZINE
Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.
Experts shed light on the mysteries of shut-eye — and why you may not be getting enough of it.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Is that all? Mortgage rates have dropped to nearly 6 percent and may not go much lower.
“Any further decline in mortgage rates will be minimal,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors.

shirley leung
An exodus of Black CEOs is underway in Boston. Why?
At least 10 Black leaders from health care to higher education have departed this year. Many were fairly new to their roles and were celebrated as trailblazers.