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Package detonates at Northeastern University; staff member sustains minor injuries, officials say

The employee, identified as a 45-year-old man, suffered minor injuries to a hand after opening the package in Holmes Hall Tuesday evening, Boston police and university officials said.

Will the CVS deal to buy Signify mark the return of house calls?
CVS plans to expand home-based care, but not in the traditional way people might think.

New hampshire primary elections

Results: GOP candidates in N.H. vie for chance to face Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan
The Republican contest for Senate in New Hampshire remained a tight race early Wednesday between conservative Donald Bolduc and the more moderate Chuck Morse as the final primary night of the midterm season again tested the far right’s influence over the GOP.

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.

New Hampshire's motto has taken on a different connotation with the Free State movement.

For this New Hampshire family, ‘Live Free or Die’ is more than a motto

The Browns, who relocated in November, are part of the most recent influx of Free Staters to arrive in New Hampshire, and their embrace of the movement offers a glimpse into its appeal.

Free Staters seek to undo New Hampshire government from within

GARY WASHBURN

Bill Belichick and the Patriots used to be two steps ahead of everybody else. Not anymore.
It seems Belichick is still trying to win with the same formula that worked with Tom Brady.

Dan Shaughnessy

‘He’s perfect for this’: Aaron Judge is at 57 home runs and counting in his bid for AL single-season record
Homers are all the rage and Judge is the biggest of boppers, stalking Roger Maris in pursuit of the legitimate, single-season, all-time home run record.

Peter Abraham: A forgettable loss for the Red Sox, but an unforgettable day at Fenway for Triston Casas and his dad

Rhode Island primary election

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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee gives an acceptance speech in front of supporters at a primary election night watch party in Providence, R.I., Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

2022 Rhode Island primaries: results, news, and analysis

The Rhode Island State House.

Top R.I. legislative leaders withstand challenges from progressives

In June. US Representative James Langevin endorses state Treasurer Seth Magaziner to succeed him in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District.

Magaziner sweeps to victory in R.I.’s 2nd Congressional District primary

Election results

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See the full results from Rhode Island's primary election

Opinion

The Low Memorial Library on the campus of Columbia University in Manhattan on March 11, 2020. Columbia University was demoted from number 2 to number 18 in the influential US News & World Report college rankings on Sept. 12, about eight months after a Columbia math professor accused the university of fudging some key statistics used in the rankings.

Rein in these ridiculous rankings

Columbia University’s drop from 2 to 18 in the US News college guide because of dubious data underscores the way the rankings have warped the college admissions process.

Busing migrants from the border is a blessing, not a punishment

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

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

How to rewrite a constitution

The queen is dead. Why do Americans care?

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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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

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

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.

Dr. W. Gerald Austen, MGH surgeon and legendary leader in Boston medicine, dies at 92
A pioneering heart surgeon, Dr. Austen spent 29 years as chief of surgical services at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he worked his entire career.

So much for inflation easing
Despite drop in gas prices, consumers found persistent inflation elsewhere on their shopping lists.

Citing an undercount of college students and immigrants, 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.

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.

Two men arrested after alleged robbery, kidnapping of Salem Dunkin’ manager at gunpoint
Two men were charged with attempted armed kidnapping and robbery last week of a Dunkin’ Donuts manager in Salem, police said Tuesday.

Recommended reads

Mayor Kevin White escorted Queen Elizabeth II through Washington Mall and past the 10th Regiment of Foot, Chelmsford, guard on the way to Boston City Hall ceremonies on July 11, 1976.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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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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The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Millions of Americans believe that the ability to own guns makes them safer, which helps explain why 44 percent of adults live in a household that owns one or more guns, a rate that has remained steady for many years.

Guns make Americans safer

In the often risk-averse world of politics, Mayor Wu accepted risk. By putting her name behind these candidates, she gambled and took the loss in perceived political clout that went with it. That takes guts.

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

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

IDEAS | LASHYRA NOLEN

Woke medicine doesn’t mean worse medicine

Metro

Will the CVS deal to buy Signify mark the return of house calls?

CVS plans to expand home-based care, but not in the traditional way people might think.

Magaziner sweeps to victory in R.I.’s 2nd Congressional District primary

The Democratic general treasurer will now face a high-profile matchup against Republican Allan W. Fung for the seat that Democratic Representative Langevin held for 22 years.

Brookline announces new assistant town administrator for operations

Devon Fields, who previously worked as the town’s administrative services director, began her new role on Aug. 24, according to the statement.

McKee edges Foulkes in R.I. Democratic gubernatorial primary

Healthcare executive Ashley Kalus trounces Jonathan Riccitelli in Republican primary.

Sports

Bill Belichick has surrounded himself with cronies on his coaching staff.

Bill Belichick and the Patriots used to be two steps ahead of everybody else. Not anymore.

It seems Belichick is still trying to win with the same formula that worked with Tom Brady.

Reliever Jeurys Familia had a 6.10 ERA in 10 innings with the Red Sox.

Red Sox designate Jeurys Familia for assignment after reliever allows three runs in 10th against Yankees

Familia took the loss against the Yankees, a three-run double the final blow.

With his dad in the stands, Triston Casas launched his first home run at Fenway Park, and against the Yankees, to boot.

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

A forgettable loss for the Red Sox, but an unforgettable day at Fenway for Triston Casas and his dad

Imagine getting to see your son play for the Red Sox against the Yankees at Fenway Park. What could be better?

WNBA FINALS GAME 2 | Aces 85, Sun 71

Aces beat Sun 85-71 behind A’ja Wilson, take 2-0 series lead in WNBA Finals

Yankees 7, Red Sox 6 (10 innings)

Red Sox hit three home runs but still lose to Yankees in 10 innings

Dynamo 3, Revolution 1

Two late goals sink Revolution in Houston in blow to playoff hopes

Business

Peloton shares fall on leaders’ exits

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

So much for inflation easing

Despite drop in gas prices, consumers found persistent inflation elsewhere on their shopping lists.

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

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

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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

The Boston Police Department’s bomb squad responded to Northeastern University, where a package delivered to Holmes Hall exploded, injuring a staff member.

Suspicious package explodes at Northeastern University, staff member injured

Top R.I. legislative leaders withstand challenges from progressives

McKee wins R.I. Democratic primary for Governor, edging out Foulkes, Gorbea

sports

Aiming for his eighth straight game with a home run, the Angels' Mike Trout finished 0 for 3 with a walk against the Guardians.

Mike Trout stays in the yard, falls one game shy of consecutive home run record

‘He’s perfect for this’: Aaron Judge is at 57 home runs and counting in his bid for AL single-season record

This season has been no block party for the Red Sox, who have struggled against their AL East neighbors

business

The price of gasoline fell steadily in August but is still higher than it was a year ago.

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

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

Biden touts inflation reduction law despite sobering report

politics

Senator Maggie Hassan arrived with her husband Thomas to vote in the New Hampshire Primary at the Newfields Town Hall on Tuesday in Newfields, N.H.

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

MyPillow exec Mike Lindell says FBI agents seized his cellphone

Graham proposes 15-week abortion ban, seeking to unite Republicans

Nation

The Cox family has been farming in California's Imperial Valley for generations, but an over-tapped water supply could threaten future food reserves.

Stressed Colorado River keeps California desert farms alive

A record number of Black candidates for higher offices aim to reshape politics

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

World

The coffin of Britain's late Queen Mother Elizabeth is drawn to London's Westminster Hall on April 5, 2002.

What to know about the queen’s lying in state in Westminster

Thousands of people gather near Buckingham Palace, along River Thames hours before queen’s coffin lies in state

Armenia and Azerbaijan clash raises fears of broader conflict

opinion

Millions of Americans believe that the ability to own guns makes them safer, which helps explain why 44 percent of adults live in a household that owns one or more guns, a rate that has remained steady for many years.

Guns make Americans safer

Ukraine scores important battlefield wins

An engaged community has persevered in efforts to redevelop JP church

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

Devon Fields has been named Brookline's assistant town administrator for operations.

Brookline announces new assistant town administrator for operations

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

Obituaries

Dr. Austen, the former longtime chief of surgical services at MGH, spent nearly seven decades as a surgeon and in leadership roles.

Dr. W. Gerald Austen, MGH surgeon and legendary leader in Boston medicine, dies at 92

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

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