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When to get your Omicron booster, and other things to know about the new shots

Here’s what to know about the new shots, now that the FDA and CDC have signed off.
Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Unsealed court documents say 2005 sexual assault allegations against Arroyo were ‘unfounded’
A Boston police detective in 2006 found that sexual assault allegations made against Ricardo Arroyo when he was a teenager were “unfounded,” meaning they did not constitute a crime, according to documents unsealed Friday. Law enforcement does not question the truthfulness of his alleged victim.

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers after federal officials slam state agency over T oversight failures

State lawmakers invited the head of the department of public utilities to testify before their panel on whether the DPU is “motivated enough” to fulfill its duty to monitor MBTA safety.

NASA again delays moon launch because of a fuel leak
The Artemis launch was postponed Saturday, the second time the liftoff of the new rocket has been delayed this week.

Neighbor helps mother, two children escape second floor of burning home in Rosindale

At least nine people are killed in dangerous border crossing at Rio Grande River in Texas

Acton police officers accused of inappropriate conduct resign
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Why keeping Jimmy Garoppolo was the best move for the 49ers, even if it may hinder Trey Lance’s growth

The Niners have insurance with Jimmy Garoppolo on their roster, but bringing him back also invites all kinds of controversy and scrutiny for young Trey Lance.

Smells like luxury: Yankee Candle founder’s property hits the market for $23 million

The sprawling estate, which was built and owned by the late Michael J. Kittredge II, boasts an indoor water park, two car barns with space for classic cars, and a 4,000-square foot stage.

‘This is more of a party.’ Here’s what it was like at the first round of the LIV Golf Invitational Boston.

A moderate crowd attended Friday — LIV organizers do not provide crowd estimates — and at one point fans stood three rows deep along the first tee and down the first fairway.
Opinion
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The West is languishing without great leaders

Commanding political figures with coherent world views are becoming harder to find.
IDEAS | Bruce A. Kimball & Sarah M. Iler

How the richest university endowments exacerbate inequality
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy
MARCELA GARCÍA

How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?
Paul G. Kirk Jr.

Will political violence be America’s ‘new normal’?

The Talk | Kristen Pope
Lily’s big hair day
For the last year of pre-kindergarten, my daughter, Lily, has thrived as the only Black child in her entire school, where her teachers and school administrators love her, care for her, and support her. But there have been some bumps that mostly involved race; one instance was related to her hair.

Orange Line shutdown

Representative Seth Moulton calling for ‘top-to-bottom changes’ and ‘a wholesale culture shift’ at the MBTA
US Representative Seth Moulton is calling for “top-to-bottom changes” and “a wholesale culture shift” at the MBTA.

‘It was helplessly funny’: Amid frustrating Orange Line shutdown, some shuttle drivers provide positivity
From telling jokes to playing music over the speakers, some riders have been praising the upbeat attitudes of the shuttle bus drivers who have come to Boston during the Orange Line shutdown.

During first week of Orange Line shutdown, officials highlight obstacles cyclists often face
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Cambridge City Councilor Alanna Mallon took to Twitter this week to highlight common safety issues cyclists face.

Your guide to the MBTA’s Orange Line shutdown
The Orange Line is shut down until the morning of Sept. 19. Find shuttle bus routes, schedules, and guides to navigate Boston.

Pick your stops: Find an alternative Orange Line route
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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data once per week. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate percentage. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

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In his sharpest critique of his former boss, former attorney general William Barr said there is no reason classified documents should have been inside Donald Trump's personal residence in Florida after he was no longer president.

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Jane Fonda says she has cancer, is dealing well with chemo
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John Harwood exits CNN amid changes at the news channel
CNN White House correspondent Harwood said he’s exiting the news channel, an abrupt departure that comes amid other CNN changes.

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors
Grittier than Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, people from all walks of life come to Block Island for the beaches, bird watching, and rural beauty – or in search of a good time in town.

Hundreds line up to say farewell to Gorbachev; Putin absent
The Kremlin's refusal to declare a state funeral reflects its uneasiness about the legacy of Gorbachev, who has been venerated worldwide for bringing down the Iron Curtain but reviled by many at home for the Soviet collapse and the ensuing economic meltdown that plunged millions into poverty.

Breakheart Reservation in Saugus partially reopened after fires
Video message boards, cones, and signs will also identify which areas are open and which remain closed.

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Job market flashes signs of cooling down. Here’s what that means for the economy.

US employers slowed hiring in August from the torrid pace of July. The jobless rate edged up to 3.7 percent as more people jumped into the labor pool.

Watch: Shocking videos of Pakistan drowning spur community in Boston into action
With one third of Pakistan under water due to catastrophic flooding, members of Greater Boston’s Pakistani community are mobilizing to provide financial and moral support.

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend
From $3 movies to free cultural events and the swan boats' last rides for the season, here's how to savor this last long weekend of summer.

MARCELA GARCÍA
How bad are the staffing shortages at the Boston Public Schools?
The hundreds of key vacancies ahead of reopening next week include 203 teachers and more than 100 bus monitors. Will Boston be ready?

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Culture & Lifestyle

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

9 fun things to do on Labor Day weekend

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Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Safety first, but the MBTA can’t forget about the big transportation picture
IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Escape plans of the rich and famous
Jon Garelick

For Philip Guston, the political was personal
Monica L. Wang

Health misinformation is making us sick
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Higher education needs a new mission. How about climate justice?
IDEAS | MARISSA CONRAD

The medical gamble of my life

Metro

Jeneé Osterheldt

Serena’s serve

The great Serena Williams closed her career at the US Open. And even as she lost, she won.

Man in his 70s infected with West Nile Virus in Suffolk County

The incident prompted officials to increase its risk level for the virus in Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville from moderate to high.

Protesters in Bolton oppose Saudi involvement in LIV Golf Invitational

Organized by the Massachusetts Peace Action, nine protesters stood outside the fan bus area holding signs to bring awareness to the Saudi Arabian government’s role in LIV Golf.

Breakheart Reservation in Saugus partially reopened after fires

Video message boards, cones, and signs will also identify which areas are open and which remain closed.

Sports

Christopher L. Gasper

No one has more to lose over the final month of the Red Sox season than Chaim Bloom

If the heat gets turned up on ownership, in turn the temperature gets turned up on Bloom.
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Game 134: Rangers at Red Sox lineups and notes

Brayan Bello is back on the hill for the Sox in search of his first win in the big leagues.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF NOTEBOOK

How summer tournaments help the area’s top high school golfers

From US Challenge Cup events to American Junior Golf Association tournaments, high school players are able to compete in a more competitive and intense atmosphere.
Jeneé Osterheldt

Serena’s serve

HIGH SCHOOL GOLF

14 EMass high school golfers to watch this fall
Revolution

Revolution out to make their point against New York City FC in bid for playoffs

Business

CVS nears $8 billion purchase of Signify Health

CVS Health Corp. is nearing a deal to buy home-health and technology services provider Signify Health Inc. for about $8 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter.
RI BUSINESS

Boston opted out of hosting the North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament. So Providence opted in.

The tournament is a long-standing tradition that began in Boston in the mid-1940s, and Boston’s Chinatown business leaders had hoped its return would boost the economy.

Old Boston collides with new in storage dispute at Haymarket

Amazon closes, abandons plans for dozens of US warehouses
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Ipswich

‘It’s a lost cause’: Inside the last stand of New England’s soft-shell clam
Rhode Island

Is a famous shipwreck in Newport Harbor? There's a fight over that.

food finds

15 picture-perfect treats for under $20 at Boston restaurants
COOKING

Recipes: Summer veggies like zucchini and corn put a fresh spin on pasta

metro

Roundtable held on abortion care and Black maternal health

We asked the Democratic candidates for attorney general why they are the best person for the job. Here are their answers.

‘Disturbed and disappointed’ lawmakers want answers after federal officials slam state agency over T oversight failures

sports

It’s buyer beware when paying top dollar to young NHL stars

How did the Knicks miss out on bringing Donovan Mitchell home to New York?

The Twins’ Jhoan Duran is fast becoming a concern for major league hitters

business

URI misses out on $78 million federal grant for blue economy

Job market flashes signs of cooling down. Here’s what that means for the economy.

Biden climate adviser Gina McCarthy resigns From White House

politics

Trump search inventory released, reveals new details on Mar-a-Lago documents

Jan. 6 panel calls Gingrich to testify, saying he had role in Trump plot

‘Conservative media is lying to you.’ Ann Coulter encourages GOP split from Trump

Nation

A fire wiped out this record store’s vinyls. Then fans banded together.

Abortion pill providers experiment with ways to broaden access

Pilot who had threatened to crash plane into Mississippi Walmart is in custody

World

Ukraine’s nuclear plant goes offline amid fighting

Hundreds line up to say farewell to Gorbachev; Putin absent

Zimbabwe government harasses opposition with arrests, jail

opinion

Readers weigh in on our dysfunctional democracy

Lily’s big hair day

Safety first, but the MBTA can’t forget about the big transportation picture

lifestyle

Live performances and a season brimming with entertainment on display at the Greater Boston Arts Expo

After 1,500 texts, is this an emotional affair?

Playing with your emotions? A Boston video game startup aims to help kids regulate their behavior.

food & dining

A guide to all things green: The best of R.I.’s vegan and vegetarian scene

Davis Square welcomes a sandwich sensation

Cocktails are the mane attraction at the retro-themed Wig Shop; hunt big game on Beacon Hill

travel

On Block Island, parties in town and pristine, natural beauty to explore outdoors

Plan to launch Montreal-to-Boston train service gains steam

A Southern California road trip in the summer? I surprised even myself.

Arts

Tangled up in blue at Provincetown Art Association and Museum

At the MFA, the liveliness of ‘Stillness’

Zainab Sumu’s fibers of being

Books

A young duchess, an angry husband, a murder?

A good man is hard to find

Reading aloud, to children and adults

Movies

Coming soon: $3 tickets for National Cinema Day

‘Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul’ ministers to the faithful

Game, set, ‘McEnroe’

Television

Will season 3 be a wakeup call for ‘The Morning Show’?

I just want to watch a TV show. Please don’t make me work for it

Will ‘SNL’ experience addition by subtraction?

music

Aerosmith all-timers: 10 favorite shows from decades of covering the band

Campfire festival blazes again at Passim this weekend

The familiar voice of Dan Tyminski returns to bluegrass

Theater/Dance

In a riveting ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,′ a disparate community speaks its truths

In Anna Deavere Smith’s ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,’ the voices of a shattered city

Jacob’s Pillow festival closes with mighty Miami City Ballet

globe local

MetroWest: A region with prosperity and inequity

Turning a botanic garden into an enchanted forest

Will Massachusetts benefit from sports betting?

Obituaries

Barbara Ehrenreich, muckraking writer and activist, dies

Amy Stechler, documentarian who helped define a style, dies at 67

Lee Thomas, former Sox player, architect of the 1993 Phillies, dies at 86