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Vice Presidential Debate

The Vance-Walz vice presidential debate was Midwest nice, but did it leave a mark?

In this bitter and unsavory political environment, their brief moments of agreement — as well as the relatively substantive policy discussion on display — were perhaps disorienting.
Here's how the debate unfoldedA look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

James Pindell
Who won the Walz-Vance VP debate? Grading the candidates’ performances.
It was likely the last high-profile event in a tied race for president and yet it was up to the running mates to make the case.

GLOBE OPINION
‘They were good soldiers’: 8 writers weigh in on the Vance-Walz debate
Who won the vice presidential debate? Opinion writers grade the performances of JD Vance and Tim Walz.

During vice presidential debate, JD Vance refuses to say Donald Trump lost the 2020 election

In VP debate, Walz and Vance were asked about climate change in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Here’s what they said.

JD Vance calls immigrants ‘illegal.’ But Mass. advocates emphasize that many Haitians are in the US legally.

ADRIAN WALKER
Steward Health Care is out of Massachusetts. But plenty of wreckage has been left behind.
Steward was part of perhaps the greatest health care scandal in Massachusetts history.

Brighton Marine wins ruling against Steward on military health plan contract

Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 4: Belichick’s bad bet

We’ll never know what would have become of Aaron Hernandez if the New England Patriots hadn’t drafted him in 2010.
Weather Focus

Helene was a 1-in-1,000 year event in some places in the Southeast. What weather conditions set the stage?

Helene was colossal and the ninth strongest hurricane to make a direct strike on Florida since 1900. Damage was especially devastating in mountain communities in North Carolina.
Helene death toll now at least 166 as Biden plans to visit ravaged Carolinas

CVS could break itself up. Why, and what does that mean for you?

Seven years ago, CVS bought health insurance giant Aetna. Now, the company is facing financial struggles.

Seven injured after Green Line train derails near Lechmere Station, investigation underway
The wheels of a Green Line trolley came off the track during the Tuesday evening commute, the MBTA said.

Court clears way for survivors, families of victims to gain access to Maine shooter’s records

Cynthia Young, who lost her husband and son in the mass shooting, was named special administrator over Robert Card’s estate,

Palestinian officials say 32 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Gaza

The European Hospital in Khan Younis said it received the bodies after heavy Israeli airstrikes and ground operations in the city overnight and into Wednesday.

Governor Healey plans to immediately implement new gun law, stopping opponents from suspending it

The move by Healey dashes the hopes of gun rights activists who for weeks have scrambled to gather tens of thousands of signatures to suspend it.

N.H. gun owners can carry firearms without a license. What happens when they bring their guns to Mass.?

Ethics panel fines two BPS educators for using donated Hamilton tickets for themselves, sons

This case is a reminder that public employees must not use their official positions to get themselves or others special, valuable privileges to which they are not entitled, and that there are legal consequences for doing so," the commission said.

Man found guilty of murder after 2021 Everett homecoming football game

A realtor was about to show a house when police confronted him. A judge has ruled that his lawsuit can move forward.

Somerville opened a $260m high school three years ago. Bunsen burners in its science labs can’t be used.

"Bubbling up a vat of whatever in your high school chemistry class" is a key rite of passage for many, said a school committee member. "I really want that experience for our students."

Court battle looms over whether to release a young beaver from a Chelmsford animal facility

The founder of a Chelmsford animal rescue said the state ordered her to release the beaver into the wild, a move she says would put the 2-year-old critter's life at serious risk as winter nears.

Cape oceanographer, Providence artist, Yale biologist awarded ‘genius grants’

The so-called “genius grant” fellowship provides an $800,000 no-strings-attached award to “extraordinarily” creative people.
This year’s MacArthur ‘genius’ fellows include more writers, artists, and storytellers

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

Trump calls for 100 percent tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan

On immigration, Kamala Harris and Democrats walk a delicate — and harder — line

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

Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

A bum charge against John Kerry

His critics’ accusation notwithstanding, the prominent Democrat did not attack the First Amendment.
IDEAS | SEVANA WENN

Newspaper survival strategy: lean on student journalists

EDITORIAL

Massachusetts State Police training stuck in a time warp

RENÉE GRAHAM

Kamala Harris is ready. And America, perhaps, is ready too.

Eric A. Friedman

How the Celtics could protest a cruel war in Sudan

Hispanic Heritage Month

‘It doesn’t matter what you wear, because you look good’: In Boston, Dominican-owned salons and barbershops are plenty
Dominican-owned salons and barbershops, which cut all kinds of hair, have become popular stops for people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Does 'the Latino vote' even exist?
WATCH: Reporter Esmy Jimenez said, "I don’t think it even exists." She makes her case to political reporter James Pindell.

‘This is your festival’: CineFest Latino Boston returns for its second year
The lineup includes work by filmmakers from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia, Uruguay, and the US.

More recent News

Many Harvard professors and students afraid to speak their minds, according to new report
A working group found that 51 percent of surveyed faculty and staff reported that they would feel very or somewhat reluctant to lead a classroom discussion on a controversial topic.

Brookline man dead after motorcycle crash in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, officials say
A 31-year-old man died after colliding with a car that was fully stopped in traffic, authorities said.

Jimmy Carter just turned 100, a milestone more people are reaching. What’s the secret?
Here’s what experts on aging have to say about longevity, and the surprisingly high quality of life for many people who live to 100 or more.

sports media
NESN’s Sophia Jurksztowicz is taking a leave of absence from Bruins broadcasts
The studio host did not specify a reason for her leave, merely stating that she needs "to take time away from work."

Boston city councilors push for more affordable homeownership in mayor’s housing development fund

Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu announced her plan to create a new housing development fund using up to $100 million of the city’s more than half a billion dollars in free cash reserves, to jumpstart stalled housing projects.
Healey touts momentum on state zoning rules

Crane Beach in Ipswich will remain closed to swimmers through October after more shark sightings
The beach has been closed to swimmers since Sept. 17.

Recommended reads

Dan Shaughnessy

Pete Rose was crude and rough around the edges, but his love for baseball was evident every game

Rose could play many positions and had more hits than anyone, but his apparent gambling addiction kept him out of the Hall of Fame.

Parents accused of harassing transgender teen in N.H. sue school district over free speech
The plaintiffs were issued “no trespass” orders after wearing pink “XX” wristbands on the sidelines of a high school soccer game.

North toward hope
This nonprofit couldn’t fill its caregiver roles. Then migrants from Haiti arrived.
A Marlborough developmental disabilities provider filled dozens of vacant jobs by hiring new arrivals from three local shelters. But it didn’t come easily.

Globe Magazine
‘Please, stop doing this.’ Why we need to finally ban phones from schools.
The evidence overwhelmingly shows that phones are bad for students. Taking them away is the only solution.

Culture & Lifestyle

Sustainability with style: ‘Lost and Found’ blends dance, fashion

Raise a pint: A British remake of ‘Cheers’ is in development

Every chapter in Jean Hanff Korelitz’s new book ‘The Sequel’ is named after someone else’s sequel

Local filmmaker buys Arlington International Film Festival from cofounders

Special Projects

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
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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

What Boston can learn from other cities that closed schools

JEFF JACOBY

Antisemitism and the power of the big lie

RENÉE GRAHAM

Diversity is America’s greatest strength. But now a lot of people find it threatening.

Beau Breslin

Project 2025 isn’t going away

Alex Beam

Is Costco the center of the universe?

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

JD Vance calls immigrants ‘illegal.’ But Mass. advocates emphasize that many Haitians are in the US legally.

Haitians in the US are often living in the country on a temporary legal status, either Temporary Protected Status or humanitarian parole — including many who currently live in Massachusetts.

Lynn man sentenced to 12 to 15 years in prison for child rape and assault

During Tuesday's sentencing hearing, a judge commended the victim for coming forward.

Ethics panel fines two BPS educators for using donated Hamilton tickets for themselves, sons

This case is a reminder that public employees must not use their official positions to get themselves or others special, valuable privileges to which they are not entitled, and that there are legal consequences for doing so," the commission said.
WILD CARD SERIES | PADRES 4, BRAVES 0

Rhode Island’s Michael King pens a gem, fans 12 in first postseason start as Padres blank Braves

The former standout at Bishop Hendricken and Boston College became the first pitcher to have 12 strikeouts with no runs and no walks allowed in his first career postseason start.

Sports

WNBA SEMIFINALS | LYNX 77, SUN 70

Sun drop physical Game 2 in Minnesota, as series heads back to Connecticut even

Alyssa Thomas had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists for the Sun, who shot just 5 for 20 from 3-point range. Connecticut will host Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday.
TARA SULLIVAN

While WNBA players shine on the court, league leaders continue to stumble off of it

The conversation, much as it has all season, has veered away from the on-court product and into uglier areas, and the most recent example comes from the Players Association.
WILD CARD SERIES | PADRES 4, BRAVES 0

Rhode Island’s Michael King pens a gem, fans 12 in first postseason start as Padres blank Braves

The former standout at Bishop Hendricken and Boston College became the first pitcher to have 12 strikeouts with no runs and no walks allowed in his first career postseason start.
WNBA SEMIFINALS | LIBERTY 88, ACES 84

New York defeats Las Vegas to put the defending champions on the brink

Bruins 4, Flyers 1

Bruins beat Flyers in home preseason finale, but Brad Marchand (illness) exits early

WILD CARD SERIES | METS 8, BREWERS 4

J.D. Martinez key in Mets’ rally as Amazins conjure more magic to beat Brewers

Business

talking points

A free drug experiment bypasses the US health system’s secret fees

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

CVS could break itself up. Why, and what does that mean for you?

Seven years ago, CVS bought health insurance giant Aetna. Now, the company is facing financial struggles.
RI BUSINESS

Providence strikes $1.5m voluntary payment deal with Lifespan

‘We are winning this fight for housing’: Healey touts momentum on state zoning rules

magazine
Globe Magazine

Should schools be able to keep students’ secrets from parents? Depends who you ask.

Cooking

It’s soup season. New ways to serve favorites including French onion soup.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

GLOBE MAGAZINE

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

metro

Governor Healey plans to immediately implement new gun law, stopping opponents from suspending it

Steward Health Care is out of Massachusetts. But plenty of wreckage has been left behind.

Jimmy Carter just turned 100, a milestone more people are reaching. What’s the secret?

sports

Knicks hope Karl-Anthony Towns is the piece to push them past the Celtics in Eastern Conference

With an impressive showing in the power rankings, Natick field hockey proves it’s on an upward trajectory

Cole Koepke has opened a lot of eyes during Bruins camp

business

After bungling financial aid process, the Education Department begins testing new FAFSA

Brighton Marine wins ruling against Steward on military health plan contract

Biden to sign bill allowing chip projects to skirt key environmental review

politics

VP debate takeaways: Vance and Walz keep it civil in a policy-heavy discussion

Vance and Walz engaged in a heated vice presidential debate, diving deep into policy. Here’s how it unfolded.

A look at false and misleading claims during the vice presidential debate

Nation

Helene death toll now at least 166 as Biden plans to visit ravaged Carolinas

11 workers at a Tennessee factory were swept away in Hurricane Helene flooding. Only 5 were rescued.

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty

World

Palestinian officials say 32 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Gaza

Iran fires at least 180 missiles into Israel as regionwide conflict grows

Iran launches barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in retaliation for assassinations

opinion

Joy might not help Harris here

Fix the FAFSA before rollout of next year’s forms

Share your thoughts: 10 Boston archaeological oddities

lifestyle

‘The Giver’ author Lois Lowry on intergenerational bonds in uncertain times

How did a marathon change your romantic relationship?

I didn’t sign up for long-distance

food & dining

The Big E set an all-time attendance record in 2024, officials say

Tupperware: an appreciation

It’s soup season. New ways to serve favorites including French onion soup.

travel

The Big E set an all-time attendance record in 2024, officials say

Don’t say gay travel? As Florida ends outreach to gay tourists, Connecticut steps in to woo them.

Noah Kahan, Elin Hilderbrand, and Cousin Stizz share their favorite New England spots in ‘hyperlocal’ Apple Maps guides

Arts

‘Help other artists, and then other artists will help you, too,’ says Joanna Tam

Of candidates and the camera

Vermont’s Shelburne Museum reveals architecture team and designs for new center for Native American art

Books

Every chapter in Jean Hanff Korelitz’s new book ‘The Sequel’ is named after someone else’s sequel

Trident at 40!, book designs, and Maine and New Hampshire festivals

Ta-Nehisi Coates ponders inequality and injustice in ‘The Message’

Movies

Local filmmaker buys Arlington International Film Festival from cofounders

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Essential Maggie Smith movies to stream this weekend

Television

Recap of ‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 4: Belichick’s bad bet

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

Raise a pint: A British remake of ‘Cheers’ is in development

music

Lady Gaga goes all-in on ‘Joker’ companion album ‘Harlequin’

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan brought the brat party to Boston with a sold-out TD Garden show

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater and Boston Playwrights’ Theatre announce performances

Sustainability with style: ‘Lost and Found’ blends dance, fashion

At ArtsEmerson, Dianne McIntyre’s ‘In the Same Tongue’ speaks volumes

Health

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

John Amos, patriarch on ‘Good Times’ and an Emmy nominee for the blockbuster ‘Roots,’ dies at 84

Neil King Jr., who wrote of a long walk of ‘Renewal,’ dies at 65

Gavin Creel, Tony-winning musical theater actor, dies at 48