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Citing an undercount of college students and immigrants, Mayor Wu challenges 2020 Census tally

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is challenging the 2020 US Census population count of the city, a significant move as the count has big consequences when it comes to the allocation of public resources and understanding the needs of Boston’s various communities.

Three hikers rescued in separate incidents in White Mountains

Rescuers helped three distressed hikers come down from the White Mountains in separate incidents in New Hampshire on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

‘A dire situation’: Surging rents and housing shortage spark homelessness in Lawrence

Housing instability has long gripped Lawrence, where rent increases fueled by a lack of supply and a growing population have pushed hundreds to the brink of homelessness, or the streets.

US News dropped Columbia’s ranking, but its own methods are now questioned

The publication's ratings were again called into question after demoting Columbia University to No. 18 from No. 2 in its newest annual list after a monthslong controversy over whether the school had fudged its numbers.
These Mass. colleges were ranked among the best in the nation by US News & World Report

Langevin prevented from boarding plane because of his wheelchair
Though the iBOT wheelchair meets the Federal Aviation Administration’s guidelines, Lufthansa refused to allow Representative Jim Langevin to board with it because it uses lithium ion batteries.

Stocks tumble after inflation stays hotter than expected

Video: Moose seen strolling around Sterling
Billy Baker

I shouldn’t have called fly-fishing dumb

Fly-fishermen are not very good at catching fish, but I have come to learn that they are exceptionally good at sending emails.
Previously: Fly-fishing is dumb. Change my mind.
MISS CONDUCT

Is it weird that someone sent an evite for a funeral and asked me to RSVP?

A little “compassion meditation” may help this letter writer.

Provincetown gets a shout-out at the Emmy Awards

“To my P-Town family, I love you,” said Murray Bartlett, after accepting the Emmy for his role in the HBO series “The White Lotus.”
Matthew Gilbert: Emmy Awards strain to entertain, but some moments broke through See the full list of Emmy winners (and nominees) this year

Rhode Island primary election

What’s at stake in Rhode Island’s upcoming political primaries?

With several incumbents battling to keep their seats, the results of Tuesday’s primary could reshape the General Assembly.

A day before R.I. primary, two former top health officials send anti-McKee messages

Former Department of Health director Dr. Alexander-Scott endorses Helena Foulkes while former deputy director McCarthy blasts Governor McKee in a tweet.

Listen to the candidates vying to be the next governor of Rhode Island

Hear interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates as they weigh in on major issues such as the pandemic, climate change, and the housing crisis in R.I.

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Opinion
EDITORIAL

Ukraine scores important battlefield wins

But besting Vladimir Putin at the game he started means confronting pitfalls ahead.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why community groups are filling the safety void at Boston schools
Joan Vennochi

With her endorsements, Mayor Wu took a loss, but also a stand
Wes Ely

The landmines long COVID leaves behind
NEWSLETTER

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HEALTH | Katherine Standish and Afi Semenya
Paying attention: Boston hospital helps breastfeeding Black moms, babies thrive
Many healthcare interventions can help families successfully breastfeed and address compelling evidence of racist structures that perpetuate the vicious cycle of health inequities.

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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

150 years of The Boston Globe

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.
Spotlight investigation

Part 1
A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death
Dr. Yvon Baribeau set a record for malpractice settlements, and many colleagues tried desperately to stop him. But hospital executives let him go on and on.

Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau Video: What the Spotlight Team’s investigation discovered about Dr. Baribeau
Part 2

A crisis of conscience, with lives on the line

Alarmed doctors at Manchester's Catholic Medical Center tried to get a troubled colleague barred from surgery. But hospital leaders resisted. Then came the "summer of death."

More recent stories

Quincy man faces arraignment on rape charges dating back to 2003, 2005 and 2006

A Quincy man is facing sexual assault allegations from 2003, 2005 and 2006 in a Boston courtroom Tuesday, charges that stem from a statewide effort to forensically test rape kits collected over the years but never examined by law enforcement until recently.

Judge revokes bail for stepmother of Harmony Montgomery

The stepmother of Harmony Montgomery, who authorities say was killed in December 2019 at age 5 but whose body remains missing, had her bail revoked Tuesday for skipping a court hearing last week.

Providence bar brawl leads to smashed bottles, chairs, and tables — and one arrest

As music played, people scrambled on the floor, which was covered with spilled drinks and broken glass. Then the music stopped and the fighting escalated.

Suns owner Robert Sarver receives 1-year ban, $10 million fine after NBA probe finds ‘workplace misconduct’

Sarver faced allegations of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents over his nearly two-decade tenure overseeing the franchise. As part of the punishment, the owner cannot be present in any NBA or WNBA facility.

Boston Public Library reopens special collections section containing rare books and historic items
The Boston Public Library on Tuesday reopened its Special Collections Department of rare books and other historic items, following the completion of a $15.7 million renovation project, city officials said.

Boston VC firm wants to take the waste out of building trades
Building Ventures focuses on funding startups that can improve sustainability in construction and real estate. The five-year-old firm just raised $95 million for its second investment fund.

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Crisis pregnancy centers are on the defensive but they’re pushing back

A newly formed coalition of faith-based crisis pregnancy centers warned the attorney general that any sanctions taken against them would be unconstitutional.
RI CRIME

The middle school boys thought their teacher was a ‘creep.’ So they tracked how he treated the girls.

A “pedo database” where some Davisville Middle School students documented how their teacher harassed girls in their class is now part of an investigation into the North Kingstown teacher.

Mayor Wu notches notable misses in Mass. primary endorsements. Will it hurt her?
Michelle Wu spent a portion of her progressive political capital backing candidates who lost in Tuesday’s primary, leaving Boston’s top politician with a less-than-stellar power-brokering record.

Inside the forgotten story of the Chinatown mothers who mobilized during the Boston busing crisis
The story of Boston’s busing crisis, the one memorialized in books, films, and podcasts, is typically characterized as a Black and white struggle. What is less known is the story of the Chinese immigrant women who organized a three-day school boycott in 1975 that would change the balance of power in Chinatown for decades to come.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Episode 4 of ‘House of the Dragon’ delivers shocking twists

Ideology and personality prove a combustible combination in ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’

Boston Book Festival returns with an in-person array of events

Who’ll win at the Emmys, who should, and who’s owed an apology

Special Projects

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

Katherine M. Gehl

Final four voting prioritizes general election
Rachel G. Bratt

The hitch? That small print in SUN mortgage documents.
EDITORIAL

Smoothing the way for more marijuana shops
JEFF JACOBY

Congress sued to block Trump’s illegal spending. Now it should sue to block Biden’s.
RENÉE GRAHAM

Personal wealth doesn’t guarantee a wealth of votes
IDEAS | LASHYRA NOLEN

Woke medicine doesn’t mean worse medicine

Metro

Boston Public Library reopens special collections section containing rare books and historic items

The Boston Public Library on Tuesday reopened its Special Collections Department of rare books and other historic items, following the completion of a $15.7 million renovation project, city officials said.

Citing an undercount of college students and immigrants, Mayor Wu challenges 2020 Census tally

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is challenging the 2020 US Census population count of the city, a significant move as the count has big consequences when it comes to the allocation of public resources and understanding the needs of Boston’s various communities.

Newton advocates renew calls to use more federal pandemic aid for affordable housing, support services for lower-income residents

Newton housing advocates are renewing calls that Mayor Ruthanne Fuller prioritize the needs of very low-income residents by using more $10 million in federal pandemic aid to create more affordable housing and and other support services.

Provincetown gets a shout-out at the Emmy Awards

“To my P-Town family, I love you,” said Murray Bartlett, after accepting the Emmy for his role in the HBO series “The White Lotus.”

Sports

NBA

Suns owner Robert Sarver receives 1-year ban, $10 million fine after NBA probe finds ‘workplace misconduct’

Sarver faced allegations of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents over his nearly two-decade tenure overseeing the franchise. As part of the punishment, the owner cannot be present in any NBA or WNBA facility.
Yankees at Red Sox | NESN, TBS (7:10 p.m.)

Game 142: Yankees at Red Sox lineups and notes

Nick Pivetta will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a two-game series with the Yankees at Fenway Park.
Sports Business

Coming soon to Massachusetts casino floors: Patriots-themed slot machines

“One-armed bandits” adorned in NFL and Patriots logos will be found at Encore Boston Harbor, MGM Springfield, and Plainridge Casino next year, according to Aristocrat Gaming.
Seahawks 17, Broncos 16

Seahawks survive Russell Wilson’s return to top Broncos on missed 64-yard field goal attempt

Boston Marathon to welcome nonbinary athletes to 2023 race
RED SOX

Chasing down a batting title is helping Xander Bogaerts deal with an uncertain Red Sox future

Business

INNOVATION BEAT

Boston VC firm wants to take the waste out of building trades

Building Ventures focuses on funding startups that can improve sustainability in construction and real estate. The five-year-old firm just raised $95 million for its second investment fund.

Twitter whistleblower brings his critiques to Congress

Zatko's claims could affect Tesla billionaire Elon Musk's attempt to back out of his $44 billion deal to acquire the social platform.

Stocks tumble after inflation stays hotter than expected

Cambridge company’s new app aims to help drivers save on gas
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Fall travel

Six perfect New England towns for a fall getaway
LOVE LETTERS

I’m leaving for college; he’s starting work. Can our love endure?
PERSPECTIVE

However you become a parent, caring for a baby dramatically changes your brain

COOKING

Recipes: Chocolate and cocoa powder combine for intensely rich desserts

metro

US News dropped Columbia’s ranking, but its own methods are now questioned

Langevin prevented from boarding plane because of his wheelchair

In R.I., new pattern of voting methods taking shape

sports

Steadied Yankees still fierce as they hit Fenway Park for final 2022 appearance

With Dak Prescott out for 6-8 weeks, Cooper Rush takes over the Cowboys once again

Mike Trout homers for seventh straight game, comes within one of MLB record

business

Rising food and housing costs kept inflation high in August

Coming soon to Massachusetts casino floors: Patriots-themed slot machines

GE workers in Lynn reach tentative agreement to boost pay faster

politics

Langevin prevented from boarding plane because of his wheelchair

GOP candidates in N.H. vie for chance to face Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham to again propose national abortion restrictions

Nation

Alex Jones faces second trial over Sandy Hook hoax claims

R. Kelly lawyer to deliver closing before jurors deliberate

Rains, mudslides prompt Southern California evacuations

World

King Charles cheered in Belfast, queen’s coffin to return to London

Ukraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troops

Scores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates president

opinion

The hitch? That small print in SUN mortgage documents.

A hopeful time for action on climate change — and puffins

Solve the real problem with student loan debt

lifestyle

Goddess gowns, Old Hollywood glam and red rule Emmy carpet

Photos of stars arriving on the red carpet at the 2022 Emmys

What was it like to grow up in a $23 million mansion? A daughter of the Yankee Candle founder gives a sneak peek.

food & dining

Green crabs, now in the hands of home cooks

Colette opens a second bakery in Melrose

Sauces that taste good — and do good

travel

Langevin prevented from boarding plane because of his wheelchair

In fall, Key West serves up inspiration and rejuvenation — without the crowds

Following in Georgia O’Keeffe’s footsteps

Arts

MFA examines Life magazine’s portrait of America with a critical eye

10 must-see art exhibitions this season

Chelsea, then and now, in black and white

Books

Boston Book Festival returns with an in-person array of events

ICYMI: Merriam-Webster adds ‘lewk,’ ‘yeet,’ and ‘side hustle’ to the dictionary

An exercise in memory in ‘Lessons’

Movies

Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

90-plus movies to be pumped about this fall

‘The Story of Film: A New Generation’ looks at 80 films from the past decade

Television

Provincetown gets a shout-out at the Emmy Awards

Emmys 2022: A full list of winners (and nominees)

Emmy Awards strain to entertain, but some moments broke through

music

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died at 87

Shift Orchestra Project debuts with visually stunning ode to the Earth

A red-hot romp from the Chili Peppers at Fenway Park

Theater/Dance

Ideology and personality prove a combustible combination in ‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’

10 shows to see in a robust season at the theater

Comedian Nate Bargatze is no ordinary everyman

globe local

Newton advocates renew calls to use more federal pandemic aid for affordable housing, support services for lower-income residents

‘The jewel of our city’

The Argument: Should the state expand the potential use of dangerousness hearings?

Obituaries

Iconic French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard dead at 91

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died at 87

William Klein, who photographed the energy of city life, dies at 96