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They are among society’s most vulnerable — children with severe autism — and yet many endure abuse or neglect in the state-licensed residential schools that care for them. With not enough accountability and scant public disclosure, it is an invisible crisis.

Boston Globe Today

Spotlight investigative reporter Liz Kowalczyk talks about her investigation into abuse in group homes for severely autistic students.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.
As a result of the headlines about weather-related events, tourists are looking for new summer escapes as they find old vacation haunts increasingly uncomfortable and northern locations more welcoming, travel industry experts say.

dan shaughnessy
With Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, the stars seem to be aligning again
There is a long history of sports/entertainment power couples, going back to the biggest one of all, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.

Drag queens sued a N.H. lawmaker for defamation. He’s claiming absolute immunity.

The defendant argues he cannot be sued for anything he said while discussing proposed legislation.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Terry Francona’s farewell brings out the stories around the greatest manager in two franchises’ histories

At 64, the physical grind of the season has become too much after 23 years on the bench. He's unsure what will come next, but an election to Cooperstown would seem to be in the offing.

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New Green Line extension already so defective that trains are forced to move at walking pace

Less than one year after the final branch of the much-heralded Green Line extension opened for business, the MBTA said a problem with the tracks has reduced train speeds to just 3 miles per hour along some stretches.

What’s in Massachusetts’ $1 billion tax relief package for you?
Massachusetts lawmakers will begin voting Wednesday on a $1 billion tax relief package that would boost tax breaks for families, seniors, renters and others while slashing how much the state taxes profits on short-term investments.

Massachusetts lawmakers unveil $1 billion tax relief deal, with vote this week

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger’s former FBI handler is healthier two years after compassionate release from prison
The Florida Commission on Offender Review voted 2-1 Tuesday to reject a request for a hearing on whether John Connolly Jr. should be sent back to prison.

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

More than 100 masked teens ransack and loot Philadelphia stores leading to several arrests, police say

Police and witnesses say groups of teenagers swarmed into stores in Philadelphia’s Central City on Tuesday night, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, although police made several arrests.

Supply shortages, insurance hiccups complicate vaccine rollout
“I’m just trying to do the responsible thing,” a Somerville resident said. “I’m sure I can get [a COVID booster] eventually, but it’s a little frustrating.”

Joe Biden’s dog Commander bites another Secret Service employee at the White House

A uniformed division officer was bitten by the dog Monday at the White House, and was treated on-site by medical personnel.
Why is President Biden’s dog attacking Secret Service personnel? There could be many reasons, specialists say.

Five Taunton police officers injured by suspect with knife, officials say

Officials say Travis King, US soldier who crossed into North Korea in July, is in American custody

Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame third baseman whose defensive brilliance was unmatched, dies at 86

Robinson's deft glove work and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history.
BIBLIOPHILES

Steve Inskeep believes in books as the ‘antidote’ to a technophilic age

The voice of NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ finds history grounding.
LOVE LETTERS

He’s the man of my dreams — except he’s constantly flirting with women online

My boyfriend has a problem with Facebook — or, rather, women on Facebook.
Opinion
IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

The sheer joy of fixing something rather than throwing it away

Grab your tools for the fight against planned obsolescence.
EDITORIAL

Menendez should resign, for the good of the Senate and his party

RENÉE GRAHAM

Normalizing Trump’s unhinged rage is an invitation to violence

JEFF JACOBY

Before it’s too late, the UN blackball of Taiwan must stop

SCOT LEHIGH

No, Donald Trump doesn’t have the 2024 GOP nomination locked up

Hispanic Heritage Month

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

First-ever Festival Latino to highlight the Hispanic community’s traditions and culture

DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

More recent News

NASA’s Frank Rubio sets US space record after returning to Earth
What should have been a 180-day mission turned into a 371-day stay.

Hollywood writers strike is declared over after boards vote to approve contract with studios
Leaders of Hollywood’s writers union declared their nearly five-month-old strike over Tuesday after board members approved a contract agreement with studios.

Judge revokes bail for man charged in Hingham Apple Store crash; failed to follow GPS conditions
A judge on Tuesday revoked bail for a Hingham man who allegedly drove through the plate glass storefront of a Hingham Apple Store in November, killing one person and injuring 22 others.

‘I can’t afford the cars I help make’: At Mansfield UAW strike, employees rail against pay disparities
A few dozen at the Stellantis parts distribution center are fighting a tiered compensation system.

RAYS 9, RED SOX 7

Zach Eflin, the arm that got away from the Red Sox, starts a Rays victory at Fenway that did the same

Tampa Bay took leads of 3-0 after one inning and 7-0 after three before the Red Sox offense awoke, but the hosts stranded the potential tying and go-ahead runs multiple times in falling to 39-41 at home, and 76-81 overall.

Senator Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging the Democrat used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian interests and carry out other favors for New Jersey businessmen in exchange for bribes of cash and gold bars.

Recommended reads

Should Mass. consider a ‘nuclear option’ for catching kids up in school? Here are 7 big ideas.

Parents, experts, and educators told — well, shouted, at — the Globe. It’s time, they said, for the state to dream big and organize a massive push to catch kids up.

From small town Maine, Substack luminary Heather Cox Richardson discusses her new book about the rise of authoritarianism in the US
“Democracy Awakening,” a culmination of the historian's work of the past several years, includes a blueprint for “Reclaiming America.”

THE FINE PRINT
What you need to know about flood insurance as catastrophes like Leominster become more common
Is your home adequately insured for the kind of severe weather experienced in New England this summer?

chesto means business
Lawsuit raises a complex question: How many pot shops is too many in downtown Boston?
The city has repeatedly waived a half-mile buffer rule between marijuana dispensaries. Now, one shop owner is pushing back.

Culture & Lifestyle

Celeste Ng, other local literary lights headline Spell-O-Rama to fight book banning efforts in Florida

Euro rockers Måneskin bring swagger and spectacle to TD Garden

Listeners at Boston homeless shelters sparked this Shelter Music Boston project

10 podcasts that will make you feel like you’re in a book club

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Ideas

Teens Speak

MARCELA GARCÍA

A respite for tens of thousands of Venezuelan arrivals

Joan Fitzgerald

Massachusetts lags on banning plastics

Michael E. Mann

Climate change and El Niño battle it out this hurricane season

Les Kaufman

NOAA needs to get serious about protecting Stellwagen Bank

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

RHODE MAP

N.J. Senator Bob Menendez’s Rhode Island ties

A few of his prominent Ocean State donors say he deserves to have his day in court before he considers resigning.

Joe Biden’s dog Commander bites another Secret Service employee at the White House

A uniformed division officer was bitten by the dog Monday at the White House, and was treated on-site by medical personnel.

What’s in Massachusetts’ $1 billion tax relief package for you?

Massachusetts lawmakers will begin voting Wednesday on a $1 billion tax relief package that would boost tax breaks for families, seniors, renters and others while slashing how much the state taxes profits on short-term investments.

Sign up for Camberville & beyond, a newsletter about Cambridge and Somerville

Get a weekly snapshot of the news, personalities, and events popping from the banks of the Charles River to the heights of Prospect Hill, and other communities outside Boston.

Sports

dan shaughnessy

With Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, the stars seem to be aligning again

There is a long history of sports/entertainment power couples, going back to the biggest one of all, Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe.
cardinals 4, brewers 1

Brewers lose to Cardinals, but get a little help to clinch NL Central title

Milwaukee clinched its second division crown in three seasons when the Cubs blew a six-run lead against the Braves.
wnba

Report: Golden State Warriors close to agreement on bringing a WNBA team to San Francisco

The reported deal would have the new team playing in the Chase Center, where the Warriors also compete.
Liberty 84, Sun 77

Liberty break away from Sun early in fourth quarter of Game 2 to tie semifinals

RAYS 9, RED SOX 7

Zach Eflin, the arm that got away from the Red Sox, starts a Rays victory at Fenway that did the same

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Brad Stevens says Celtics are healthy ahead of training camp, and he likes the flexibility of their retooled roster

Business

Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk, urge owners to park outdoors

The recalls cover multiple models from the 2010 through 2015 model years, including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV.
RI BUSINESS

Next competitor for R.I. hospital CEOs? Amazon, CVS, Uber Eats, and other tech.

Companies that specialize in artificial intelligence and digital tech are Lifespan’s biggest competitors to tackle, according to CEO John Fernandez.

Qatar Airways executive says invasive gynecological examinations of passengers won’t be repeated

Black Americans express concerns about racist depictions in news media, lack of coverage efforts

magazine
The Education Issue

Massachusetts schools are among the best. Except for financial literacy.

PERSPECTIVE

How scary is ‘Jaws,’ really? My second-grader asked to find out.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 25 - Oct. 1

CONNECTIONS

I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.

metro

Next competitor for R.I. hospital CEOs? Amazon, CVS, Uber Eats, and other tech.

Dueling Protests planned at Cape women health clinic that provides medication abortion

Drag queens sued a N.H. lawmaker for defamation. He’s claiming absolute immunity.

sports

Terry Francona’s farewell brings out the stories around the greatest manager in two franchises’ histories

Minor league honors offer Red Sox chance to reflect on their developing homegrown pitching pipeline

From Louisiana to Ohio to Providence, Mason Lohrei makes his NHL debut in Buffalo

business

Hollywood writers strike is declared over after boards vote to approve contract with studios

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

Target to close 9 stores including 3 in San Francisco, citing theft that threatens workers, shoppers

politics

Joe Biden’s dog Commander bites another Secret Service employee at the White House

Congress says its wants to avoid a shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving even further apart.

What to expect in the second Republican debate

Nation

Senator Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

How did the Maui fire spread so quickly? Overgrown gully may be key to the investigation.

Judge considers accusations that New Mexico Democrats tried to dilute votes with redistricting map

World

Officials say Travis King, US soldier who crossed into North Korea in July, is in American custody

A fire at a wedding hall in northern Iraq has killed more than 100 people and injured 150

Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

opinion

It’s Kevin McCarthy’s government shutdown

Sports rivalry, or how I learned to accept my Sox-loving son

Mass. responds to probation challenges with a different approach

lifestyle

He starred in ‘The Good Place’ and ‘Parks and Recreation.’ Now you can sail with him on his windjammer in Maine.

My ex says we should stay roommates

The 11th annual Tell It Slant Poetry Festival unites poets at the altar of Emily Dickinson

food & dining

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

These grapeseed oils use grape seeds left over from winemaking

This new non-dairy frozen treat is made with Thai coconut meat

travel

Climate change is altering more than the weather. It’s also disrupting tourism as we know it.

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

Arts

A date with rare books and historical records at the Boston Public Library

Technology opens wide in Rachel Rossin’s immersive ‘MAW’

Manet, Degas, and the nude that changed everything

Books

Steve Inskeep believes in books as the ‘antidote’ to a technophilic age

A date with rare books and historical records at the Boston Public Library

Celeste Ng, other local literary lights headline Spell-O-Rama to fight book banning efforts in Florida

Movies

Writers strike is not over yet with key votes remaining on deal

Hollywood’s focus turns to actors after writers agree to deal

How scary is ‘Jaws,’ really? My second-grader asked to find out.

Television

Swifties are having a field day claiming Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce ‘on the map’

Replacing the irreplaceable on ‘Monk’

Taylor Swift is a fan and suddenly, so is everyone else. Travis Kelce jersey sales jump nearly 400%.

music

Euro rockers Måneskin bring swagger and spectacle to TD Garden

Swifties are having a field day claiming Taylor Swift put Travis Kelce ‘on the map’

Kane Brown will return to Fenway Park next summer as part of his ‘In the Air Tour’

Theater/Dance

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

A murder, a marriage, a ghost, and some barbecue. ‘Fat Ham’ adds new flavors to ‘Hamlet.’

In ‘POTUS,’ seven stressed women and one clown for a president

Health

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

In its first year, calls to 988 Lifeline increase 50 percent in Rhode Island

Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

Obituaries

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died

William Pounds, MIT Sloan School dean who chaired a key Vietnam War-era panel, dies at 95

Erwin Olaf, photographer with an eye for the theatrical, dies at 64