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T chief confident Orange Line will reopen Monday
“We are in a great position to finish strong and finish on time,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak.

Mayor Wu praises crews for work repairing Orange Line during shutdown Here’s what’s going to happen to a bunch of old Orange Line trains

Ken Starr, whose investigation led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment, has died
Mr. Starr also served as a federal appellate judge, solicitor general, and a prominent attorney.

Markets shudder on dashed inflation hopes; Dow falls 1,250

A hotter-than-expected report on inflation Tuesday has traders bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates even higher than expected.

An area of torrential rainfall and embedded thunderstorms will be lifting northeast into Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts.

These maps show what to expect from potential thunderstorms and showers across New England

Northeastern dining hall workers approve most lucrative contract in Local 26 history
Following a vote to approve a new contract on Tuesday, food service employees at Northeastern will see their wages increase to roughly $30 an hour in 2026 — tripling their pay in a span of 14 years.

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

Three hikers rescued in separate incidents in White Mountains

Boy, 17, charged with stabbing another student inside Jeremiah Burke High School in Dorchester

Damien Harris (right) blocks for Mac Jones as Jones looks to pass. Harris has been a reliable running back for New England, but too much reliance on the ground game won't help the Patriots win in today's NFL.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

The Patriots’ new-look offense needs to ditch the run and pass the ball. A lot.

Today’s NFL is a passing league. Teams that come out running the football end up missing the playoffs. And the numbers confirm it.

Patriots place wide receiver Ty Montgomery on injured reserve Mac Jones said he will practice Wednesday and he aims to play Sunday at Pittsburgh

KEVIN CULLEN

The queen, the Boston Irish, and the IRA
When Queen Elizabeth visited Boston in 1976, there was fear that IRA sympathizers might try to disrupt her trip or even harm her. Some 35 years later, she made peace with the Irish and shook hands with the IRA’s former chief of staff.

SHERYL JULIAN

French chef Jacques Pépin has become a Mr. Rogers of the kitchen
Now 86, the cooking icon wrote another book, this one personal, while his quick videos garner millions of views.

Spotlight Investigation

Timeline: What the public didn’t know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau
Catholic Medical Center executives promoted Dr. Yvon Baribeau as a top cardiac surgeon. In reality, they knew for years that the doctor had a troubled work history.

Read Part 1: A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death

Quinta Brunson, winner of the Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series for "Abbott Elementary," checked on Jimmy Kimmel as he played dead onstage at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, 2022, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Jimmy Kimmel draws backlash after lying on ground during Quinta Brunson’s acceptance speech

Jimmy Kimmel probably thought playing dead at the Emmy Awards on Monday night would spur some laughter. But it doesn’t appear to have landed that way.

Provincetown gets a shout-out at the Emmy Awards Matthew Gilbert: Emmy Awards strain to entertain, but some moments broke through

Often called the godfather of Boston’s cocktail scene, Brother Cleve died suddenly last week. He was 67.

APPRECITATION | DEVRA FIRST

Brother Cleve was the godfather of the local cocktail scene

Connecting his love of music and mixology, he brought people together. He died suddenly last week at 67.

The 16-bedroom, 120,000-square foot mansion built by Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge in Leverett is on sale for $23 million.

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

Kylie Kittredge, the 19-year-old daughter of Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II, took to TikTok to give her followers a look life at 113 Juggler Meadow Road in Leverett, Mass. The sprawling estate recently hit the market for $23 million.

Rhode Island primary election

Ashley Kalus, a Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island, arrived at a Providence polling site Tuesday in a 35-foot-long RV wrapped in campaign images and messages.

Even before votes are counted, Democratic ad attacks R.I. GOP gubernatorial candidate Kalus

The Democratic Governors Association just poured $350,000 into the political action committee behind the ad, which highlights the Republican’s recent move to Rhode Island.

Tom McCarthy, left, former deputy director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, former director of the Department of Health, both support Helena Buonanno Foulkes over Governor Daniel J. McKee in Tuesday's Democratic primary.

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.

Your one-stop guide to primary day in Rhode Island

It's finally primary day, and there are plenty of matchups to watch. Here's a primer on some of the key storylines we're following.

2022 Rhode Island primaries: results, news, and analysis

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Opinion

This photo illustration shows newspapers in New York City featuring Britain's Queen Elizabeth II one day after her death, Sept. 9, 2022.

The queen is dead. Why do Americans care?

This nation’s centuries-old royal envy is as much about unchecked monarchal power as pomp and grandeur.

The queen was a unifying force for England. What is America’s?

Guns make Americans safer

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

Sign up for Are we there yet?

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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Spotlight investigation

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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

Dr. Yvon Baribeau

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

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

US Representative 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.

Roxbury man arraigned on charges of raping two children and two women in separate attacks
A Roxbury man was arraigned on charges of raping two children and two adults at knifepoint in 2003, 2005 and 2006, allegations he now faces only because of a statewide effort to forensically test rape kits collected over the years but never examined by law enforcement until recently.

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham introduces bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday proposed a nationwide ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with limited exceptions, adding to the furious debate on one of the central issues in the midterm election.

Experts say flu shots could be key to battling serious illness this winter
With a bad flu season possibly ahead, experts and officials say it’s crucial for people to get their flu vaccinations this fall.

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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Natividad Dulyx became homeless when she moved to Lawrence in 2019 from Puerto Rico. She has since moved into the Lazarus House Ministries transitional housing apartments with her two children Victor and Nailys.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Terri Lyne Carrington is the founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

Terri Lyne Carrington has 101 reasons to celebrate women composers

Psychotherapist and relationship podcast host Esther Perel and "Here & Now" host Robin Young at the 10th anniversary of Boston Book Festival in 2018.

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

Daemon Targaryen and Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in episode four of "House of the Dragon."

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

From left: Nathan Malin, Elise Piliponis, and Jesse Hinson in SpeakEasy Stage Company's "Heroes of the Fourth Turning."

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Police responded to a shooting near Charlestown High School along Polk Street on June 13.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Why community groups are filling the safety void at Boston schools

A Ukranian soldier stands atop an abandoned Russian tank near a village on the outskirts of Izyum, Kharkiv Region, eastern Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on Sept. 11.

Ukraine scores important battlefield wins

Alex Schell, a D1 athlete, was expected to enter the upcoming Olympic Trials for track and field but after contracting long COVID now can't run a mile.

The landmines long COVID leaves behind

David Walker participates in a protest against BlueHub Capital's SUN program in June in Roxbury.

Rachel G. Bratt

The hitch? That small print in SUN mortgage documents.

The SEED marijuana store in Jamaica Plain hosts a social justice museum/community space.

Smoothing the way for more marijuana shops

IDEAS | LASHYRA NOLEN

Woke medicine doesn’t mean worse medicine

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Sports

Steelers defensive end T.J. Watt (left) had an interception in Sunday's win over the Bengals.

Steelers RB Najee Harris says he’s playing against Patriots, but star DE T.J. Watt is out six weeks

Harris is nursing a foot injury and Watt has a pectoral injury.

Mac Jones spearheaded a 15-play, 92-yard touchdown drive, the only scoring drive for the Patriots Sunday.

Patriots notebook

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones said he will practice Wednesday and he aims to play Sunday at Pittsburgh

Jones showed his toughness and poise in the face of fierce pressure from Miami on Sunday.

Ty Montgomery rolls into the end zone for the Patriots' only touchdown on Sunday.

Patriots place WR/RB Ty Montgomery on injured reserve

Montgomery will miss at least four games.

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Game 142: Yankees at Red Sox lineups and notes

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

The Patriots’ new-look offense needs to ditch the run and pass the ball. A lot.

Bruins Notebook

With his trade request a thing of the past, Bruins wing Jake DeBrusk is only looking forward

Business

Markets shudder on dashed inflation hopes; Dow falls 1,250

A hotter-than-expected report on inflation Tuesday has traders bracing for the Federal Reserve to ultimately raise interest rates even higher than expected.

Northeastern dining hall workers approve most lucrative contract in Local 26 history

Following a vote to approve a new contract on Tuesday, food service employees at Northeastern will see their wages increase to roughly $30 an hour in 2026 — tripling their pay in a span of 14 years.

US gas prices have fallen for 91 days, a relief for consumers

Moderna shot copied by WHO’s Africa hub may be made globally

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Ogunquit, Maine.

Six perfect New England towns for a fall getaway

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

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

Chocolate Biscotti With Pistachios, Almonds, and Dried Cherries

Recipes: Chocolate and cocoa powder combine for intensely rich desserts

metro

Martin Baron, shown in 2018 in The Washington Post newsroom.

Brandeis names former Boston Globe, Washington Post editor Martin Baron as 2023 Richman Fellow

Most Mass. primary voters voted early

2022 Rhode Island primaries: results, news, and analysis

sports

Robert Sarver faced allegations of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents over his nearly two-decade tenure overseeing the franchise in Phoenix.

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

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

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

business

President Biden spoke at the White House on Tuesday.

Biden touts inflation reduction law despite sobering report

Rail strike threatens water and energy supplies, prompting White House planning

Twitter whistleblower cites security flaws before Congress

politics

Ken Starr.

Ken Starr, whose investigation led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment, has died

Biden touts inflation reduction law despite sobering report

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

Nation

Boston Children’s Hospital researchers find antibody that neutralizes all major COVID variants in tests on mice

Wanted: teachers. No training necessary.

Police used a woman’s rape kit DNA to arrest her. Now she’s suing.

World

Britain's King Charles III, center, and other members of the royal family hold a vigil at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland, on Sept. 12.

Queen’s coffin leaves her beloved Scotland for London

Ukraine piles pressure on retreating Russian troops

Scores hurt in stadium crush as Kenya inaugurates president

opinion

New mom Jennifer Obasohan breastfeeds her 5-month-old son Nasir as her daughter Na'Dirah, 2, looks on. She benefitted from the efforts of the nurse-midwives at Boston Medical Center's Breastfeeding Equity Center.

Paying attention: Boston hospital helps breastfeeding Black moms, babies thrive

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

The landmines long COVID leaves behind

lifestyle

The expansion of the Child Tax Credit helped reduce childhood poverty, as measured by the bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure, from 9.7 percent in 2020 to 5.2 percent last year. It is the lowest since the new measure was implemented in 2009.

Inequality last year grew, but child poverty dropped, according to census

Goddess gowns, Old Hollywood glam and red rule Emmy carpet

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

food & dining

Often called the godfather of Boston’s cocktail scene, Brother Cleve died suddenly last week. He was 67.

Brother Cleve was the godfather of the local cocktail scene

Green crabs, now in the hands of home cooks

Colette opens a second bakery in Melrose

travel

US Representataive Jim Langevin, Democrat of Rhode Island, founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, speaks to an attendee at a reception to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act on July 26, 2022 in Washington, D.C.

US Representative 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

Jeff Perrott, "Construction (Passage)," in "New Construction" at LaMontagne Gallery.

Jeff Perrott’s roller coaster of color

Photo-conjuror meets photojournalist at the Addison Gallery

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

Books

Psychotherapist and relationship podcast host Esther Perel and "Here & Now" host Robin Young at the 10th anniversary of Boston Book Festival in 2018.

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

Jean-Luc Godard in New York on Sept. 22, 1964. Godard, the daringly innovative director and provocateur whose unconventional camera work, disjointed narrative style, and penchant for radical politics changed the course of filmmaking in the 1960s, leaving a lasting influence on it, died on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. He was 91.

Jean-Luc Godard helped define the ‘60s — and redefined film

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

90-plus movies to be pumped about this fall

Television

Warwick Davis, who played the title character in the 1988 film "Willow" and will reprise the role in the Disney+ series, attended a studio showcase panel celebrating the show in Anaheim, Calif., in May.

Ready for another fantasy reboot? Here comes ‘Willow.’

Provincetown gets a shout-out at the Emmy Awards

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

music

Terri Lyne Carrington is the founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

Terri Lyne Carrington has 101 reasons to celebrate women composers

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died at 87

Shift Orchestra Project debuts with visually stunning ode to the Earth

Theater/Dance

From left: Nathan Malin, Elise Piliponis, and Jesse Hinson in SpeakEasy Stage Company's "Heroes of the Fourth Turning."

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

A rendering of the Newton Center for Active Living, which would replace the Newton Senior Center at 345 Walnut St. in Newtonville.

Newton Senior Center to close in November for NewCAL project

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

‘The jewel of our city’

Obituaries

Mr. Godard, during the award ceremony of the "Grand Prix Design," in Zurich, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 2010.

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