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Democrats, given chance to save McCarthy’s speakership, leave him twisting in the wind

Democrats could potentially save Speaker Kevin McCarthy's job, but they say that's not going to happen.

Speaker McCarthy’s job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will put a motion on the floor that will determine his fate as speaker as he attempts to call the bluff of a small faction of the far-right lawmakers who are determined to see his removal from leadership.
Watch live: House voting on Kevin McCarthy’s speakership

dan shaughnessy
Unpacking 50 years worth of memories from covering the sports scene
The first byline appeared on Oct. 4, 1973, and some moments stay with you more than others through more than 9,000 stories.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Condé Nast Traveler readers picked their favorite hotels, airports, and resorts. Here’s how New England fared.
T.F. Green lands in a sweet spot, but where does Boston rank on the list of best big cities?

Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien

The Patriots offensive coordinator said Jones has to keep his limitations in mind and take what the defense gives him.
Patriots mailbag: Debacle in Dallas has some fans questioning Mac Jones’s viability

Jimmy Fund chairman Larry Lucchino issues statement lauding Tim Wakefield’s contributions

"Tim’s relentless dedication to our pediatric and adult patients and their families was immeasurable," said the former Red Sox president.

Medfield man, 19, indicted in Dennis boat crash that killed 17-year-old Sherborn girl

A 19-year-old Medfield man is charged with operating a boat while under the influence during a July crash in Dennis that killed a 17-year-old Sherborn girl, authorities said Tuesday.

Controversial Springfield police officer Greg Bigda charged with drunken driving, suspended without pay

Springfield Police Detective Greg A. Bigda, who has been suspended from the force since 2018 after repeated accusations that he abused his authority, was arrested in Palmer Sunday and charged with drunk driving, according to court records.

Architecture review
A new office tower for a new office era
One Congress may show a way forward for commercial real estate.

Judge issues limited gag order in Trump case after disparaging post about court clerk

Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order, which applies to all parties in the case and pertains only to verbal attacks on court staff. It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk.

Rising COVID rates push private school in Lawrence to switch to remote learning

An Episcopal middle school for girls in Lawrence has moved students back online temporarily in response to rising COVID-19 infection rates, officials said Tuesday.

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
Former union leader and Democratic insider Laphonza Butler was sworn in as the newest member of the Senate on Tuesday, replacing California Senator Dianne Feinstein after her death and becoming only the third Black female senator in history.

Roche Bros. agrees to pay $40,000, change security policies at downtown Boston store following racial profiling complaints

Dog shot to death during walk in Winchester town forest, police say

Billionaires are responsible for large amounts of climate pollution from Hanscom, a new report finds

Are environmental toxins causing the rise in early-onset cancers? You asked, we researched.

At 15, he’s made Ron DeSantis squirm, drawn national attention, and started a presidential podcast. Meet Quinn Mitchell.

An exchange with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in June circulated widely online and elevated Quinn Mitchell, already a familiar face on the Granite State campaign trail for the past four years, to a national platform.
innovation beat

Should you still feel guilty for taking an Uber?

Mark MacGann, the Uber whistleblower who leaked 124,000 internal company files to journalists last year, remains a critic of the ride-hailing company.
GETTING SALTY

From a teenage dishwasher to a Cheesecake Factory superstar to a barbecue expert: Matheus De Araujo reflects

Now, he’s the director of barbecue operations for The Smoke Shop, where he loves the tender brisket. But his climb to the top was tough.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

In two-decades-old assassinations, a prediction of today’s white domestic terrorism

Few may recall Dan White’s name. But his heinous acts are a template for the current far-right violent extremism roiling American politics.
EDITORIAL

Abuse at residential schools for autistic children calls out for accountability, transparency

IDEAS | Sandeep Vaheesan

It’s past time to throw out baseball’s antitrust exemption

MARCELA GARCÍA

A heartbreaking visit to the hometown of a missing Boston woman

BANNED BOOKS

Banned Books Week: ‘The Glass Castle’ by Jeannette Walls

Hispanic Heritage Month

On the air and off, Jose Masso has been heard

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

During Hispanic Heritage Month, doctor says R.I. can do better: ‘Taco Tuesday is not progress. It is appeasement.’

DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

More recent News

‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch representing himself in federal court in R.I.

Legal experts say the Newport resident faces a disadvantage in serving as his own lawyer.

Prosecutors say Logan Clegg ‘was the only person responsible’ for the slaying of a retired couple in Concord, N.H., defense says he is wrongly accused

Clegg has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second degree murder and other charges.

Nine-year-old who vanished from New York state park found safe; fingerprint on ransom note linked case to suspect, police say

A 9-year-old girl who vanished during a family camping trip in upstate New York has been found safe following a two day search.

In Boston City Council District 6, Wu endorses Weber

Tuesday’s announcement marks the fourth council endorsement Wu has made this election season.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to three federal gun charges filed after his plea deal collapsed

The president’s son is facing charges that he lied about his drug use in October 2018 on a form to buy a gun that he kept for about 11 days.

Things to know about the Vatican’s big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis is opening a global gathering of bishops and laypeople to discuss the future of the Catholic Church, including some hot-button issues that have previously been considered off-limits for discussion.

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Recommended reads

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Baltimore’s school building program could offer model to close gaps in Massachusetts

With state assistance, Baltimore has built or renovated 29 schools in a decade, while Boston and other urban districts in Massachusetts have struggled to get their share of state aid.
Watch: Mariners pitcher George Kirby throws knuckleball as tribute to Tim WakefieldRed Sox teammates pay tribute to late Tim Wakefield

As I See It | Stan Grossfeld
One big parking lot
“As I See It,” a new weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. Grossfeld relates a story we can all relate to - Boston traffic.

A battle rages in Maine over an election that some say could change the course of climate action
“This is a definitive fight of 2023 as far as climate,” said Candice Fortin, US campaigns manager for the climate activism group 350.org.

Boston takes its case for more liquor licenses to Beacon Hill
The city is aiming to add 250 licenses over five years — a 25 percent expansion — dedicated to neighborhoods where sit-down restaurants and bars are sparse.

Culture & Lifestyle

Lakers legend Magic Johnson pans ‘Winning Time’

Friends of rocker Justine Covault offer a fitting farewell

SZA sets sail across familiar waters with an ever-loyal crew

‘A New World’ doesn’t make the most compelling case for ‘Final Fantasy’ music

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

EDITORIAL

Patients in hallways, long waits for beds: Hospital bottlenecks reach crisis levels

RENÉE GRAHAM

The complicity that enables sexual predators

IDEAS | ALISSA VALLES

‘1984’ was meant as a critique of the USSR, but it really fits Putin’s Russia

ELIMINATE MCAS

State needs to end MCAS as a graduation requirement

KEEP MCAS

Pandemic learning losses show MCAS is needed now more than ever

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Roche Bros. agrees to pay $40,000, change security policies at downtown Boston store following racial profiling complaints

The Roche Bros. supermarket chain has agreed to pay a the penalty and make changes to its security protocols at its store in Downtown Crossing, legal filings show.

Controversial Springfield police officer Gregg Bigda charged with drunken driving, suspended without pay

Springfield Police Detective Greg A. Bigda, who has been suspended from the force since 2018 after repeated accusations that he abused his authority, was arrested in Palmer Sunday and charged with drunk driving, according to court records.

Some tips on managing money for new college students (and parents)

Financial experts say it's important to learn the basics of budgeting, saving and compounding, building credit, and using credit cards.

Medfield man, 19, indicted in Dennis boat crash that killed 17-year-old Sherborn girl

A 19-year-old Medfield man is charged with operating a boat while under the influence during a July crash in Dennis that killed a 17-year-old Sherborn girl, authorities said Tuesday.

Sports

HS FIELD HOCKEY: TOP 20

EMass field hockey: Walpole sticks to No. 1 spot in the Globe’s Top 20

The Porkers were dealt their first loss, 1-0, by two-time defending Division 4 champion Uxbridge, but retain top ranking over unbeaten Watertown (9-0) based on strength of schedule.
patriots notebook

Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien

The Patriots offensive coordinator said Jones has to keep his limitations in mind and take what the defense gives him.
HS FIELD HOCKEY: PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

EMass field hockey: A junior achiever for Franklin, Emily Carney headlines Players of the Week

Carney committed to Fairfield and found the back of the net often for the No. 8 Panthers, including a four-goal game against North Attleborough.

Jimmy Fund chairman Larry Lucchino issues statement lauding Tim Wakefield’s contributions

Peter Abraham | On baseball

The Red Sox have decisions to make, and here’s a look at who should stay and who should go

Patriots

Mac Jones talks benching against Dallas, message to Bailey Zappe, and more on WEEI

Business

Judge issues limited gag order in Trump case after disparaging post about court clerk

Judge Arthur Engoron issued the order, which applies to all parties in the case and pertains only to verbal attacks on court staff. It came after Trump recirculated a disparaging social media post about Engoron’s principal law clerk.

Some tips on managing money for new college students (and parents)

Financial experts say it's important to learn the basics of budgeting, saving and compounding, building credit, and using credit cards.
innovation beat

Should you still feel guilty for taking an Uber?

Jury selection to begin in trial of fallen cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried

magazine
MISS CONDUCT

My co-workers' jokes about suicide leave me rattled

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 2 - Oct. 15

The Education Issue

The 'anti-woke' legislation making N.H. teachers nervous

The Education Issue

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

metro

Salem officials urge visitors to use the MBTA during Halloween season

Prosecutors say Logan Clegg ‘was the only person responsible’ for the slaying of a retired couple in Concord, N.H., defense says he is wrongly accused

‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch representing himself in federal court in R.I.

sports

Red Sox prospect Blaze Jordan details his battle with anxiety and depression in his baseball career

Readers share their favorite memories of Tim Wakefield

Unpacking 50 years worth of memories from covering the sports scene

business

In one former Darwin’s location, the Circus Cooperative Cafe comes to town

Apple picking may not be an option at N.H. orchards this year

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff

politics

Speaker McCarthy’s job at risk after House votes to move ahead with hard-right effort to oust him

Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history

Democrats, given chance to save McCarthy’s speakership, leave him twisting in the wind

Nation

Judge issues limited gag order in Trump case after disparaging post about court clerk

Michigan school shooter’s parents cleared to stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges

Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver

World

Shooting at major Bangkok shopping mall kills 2 people, and a teen suspect is arrested

India tells Canada to remove 41 of its 62 diplomats in the country, an official says

Three scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for looking at electrons in atoms during split seconds

opinion

‘1984’ was meant as a critique of the USSR, but it really fits Putin’s Russia

Pandemic learning losses show MCAS is needed now more than ever

State needs to end MCAS as a graduation requirement

lifestyle

She wants you to know the real ‘Jeopardy Amy’

She gave my husband a hug goodbye

New documentary celebrates 100-inning charity baseball game for ALS research

food & dining

Fire Dept. Coffee debuts ready-to-drink Nitro Cold Brew line

Three cheers for good kitchen shears

Recipe: Aromas of cinnamon will fill the house when you bake these pecan scones

travel

Condé Nast Traveler readers picked their favorite hotels, airports, and resorts. Here’s how New England fared.

Didn’t make it to Tanglewood this summer? A fall stroll sounds just as good.

We’re going to Lenox this fall. (Again.) Here’s why you should, too.

Arts

In Renaissance Italy, women artists quietly persisted

When seeing is believing meets believing as seeing

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

Books

Matthew Desmond finds that Dickens cuts closer to the truth of how poverty really works than nonfiction

Hummingbird Books ships challenged titles to readers in South Carolina

Novelist Rhonda DeChambeau persisted for many years. Finally, recognition.

Movies

Selma Blair helps White House salute landmark disability legislation

Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is over. But it’s coming to movie theaters soon.

Hollywood writers have won the AI battle. What about the rest of us?

Television

‘Survivor’ winner Richard Hatch representing himself in federal court in R.I.

‘Only Murders in the Building’ renewed for another season

Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff

music

Whenever the Rolling Stones were in town, photographer Ted Gartland was there, too

Taylor Swift watches Travis Kelce’s Chiefs take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium

Mariah Carey announces Christmas tour with a date at TD Garden

Theater/Dance

Spiro Veloudos, larger-than-life force in Boston theater, dies at 71

‘The Full Monty’ takes a while to show what it’s got

On Broadway, a season of first impressions and second chances

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

Spiro Veloudos, larger-than-life force in Boston theater, dies at 71

Russell Sherman, luminous pianist and longtime New England Conservatory teacher, dies at 93

Chris Snow, NHL executive and ‘beacon of hope’ for those with ALS, dies at 42