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Court lifts hold on records that Trump held at Mar-a-Lago estate

A federal appeals panel has lifted a judge’s hold on the Justice Department’s ability to use classified records seized from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate in its ongoing criminal investigation.

Analysis
Donald Trump has been called a fraud for years. N.Y.’s attorney general claims she can prove it.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking that Trump and his three grown children — Ivanka, Eric, and Donald Jr. — pay $250 million, lose their ability to conduct business in New York state, and be barred from securing any loan with banks that have ties to New York.

New York attorney general accuses Trump of ‘staggering’ fraud in lawsuit

Celtics coach Ime Udoka facing disciplinary action for violation of team rules
The source said the discipline likely will be decided shortly, but declined to elaborate on Udoka’s apparent misstep.

LARRY EDELMAN
Fed’s outlook darkens as it pushes interest rates higher
“We have got to get inflation behind us. I wish there were a painless way to do that. There isn’t,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.

Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel

The development could represent a breakthrough for the committee, which for months has sought to interview Virginia Thomas about her communications with a conservative lawyer in close contact with former president Donald Trump.
House passes election law overhaul following Jan. 6

Sea level rise threatens New Bedford’s fishing port and could put South Coast towns under water, new report finds

Rising seas along the South Coast are projected to have catastrophic effects, inundating towns around Buzzards Bay and Narraganset Bay, flooding out roads and wiping away salt marshes that store vast amounts of carbon, according to a new report.

Boston explores converting office buildings into housing, but challenges abound

The concept of converting space in Greater Boston isn’t new, but it’s a post-pandemic priority for the Wu administration, which is aiming to inject energy into the city's downtown core.

THE FINE PRINT
You’re about to pay even more to heat your home. Here’s what you can do about it.
Last winter’s steep increases will be followed by another round of price hikes this season — but there are ways to save.

Here's why your electric bill may go up by more than 60 percent this winter

Lawyers for migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard seeking nationwide injunction against Florida Gov. DeSantis to halt further transfers
Lawyers for the Venezuelan migrants are asking a federal judge in Boston to bar Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from facilitating any future similar trips for migrants, the attorneys said Wednesday.

Migrants signed a form agreeing to be flown to Mass., DeSantis’s office says. But critics say the document doesn’t stand up legally

How did an image of a fake Massachusetts flag end up in a brochure for Martha’s Vineyard migrants?

“How did this happen? How did this image that I posted two years ago that no one saw end up on anyone’s radar?”

As Biden seeks immigration changes, case of Newton judge accused of helping immigrant evade ICE lingers in courts

More than three years after Newton District Court Judge Shelley Joseph and a court officer were criminally indicted for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade capture, the case has stalled in the federal court system.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

Get over it? Nope!

Flip-flopping Granite State Senate hopeful Don Bolduc wants to talk about anything but abortion.
Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Red Sox pitchers don’t want to be a historical footnote against Aaron Judge

The Yankees host the Red Sox in a four-game series beginning Thursday.
Red Sox go quiet in Cincinnati, but Connor Seabold continues a strong string of rookie pitching auditions

Visualizing Zdeno Chara’s stats: A closer look at 24 seasons of defensive dominance

After 24 seasons in the National Hockey League, Zdeno Chara has announced his retirement. These graphics visualize his performance over the course of his NHL career.

Hispanic Heritage Month

CONNECTIONS
Visiting Guatemala, my parents’ homeland, transported me to my childhood memories
A family outing to Jamaica Plain’s old Hi-Lo Foods market was always a taste of home.

Talent and education aren’t always enough. So I work to ensure opportunities for all. Ideas | Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston Read more Hispanic Heritage Month stories
My Boston History

I’m a multilingual singer-songwriter who grew up among wanderers. Here’s why I call Boston home.

It’s here that I stopped caring about other people’s labels and honed my 'Boston Boricua Chicana emotional crybaby funky jazzy folk.'
Opinion
IDEAS | LISA SELIN DAVIS

Kids and gender — we have to (be able to) talk about it

Extreme voices on both sides are dominating the conversation. We need the silenced center to speak up.
ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The Fed wants you to lose your job
JEFF JACOBY

An all-Democratic government needs a Republican watchdog
Joan Vennochi

On immigration, we need the call to action of JFK and the idealism of Reagan
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trump and QAnon: A marriage made in Hell

Culture
Banned Books Week Quiz
Banned Books Week is now underway! Put your knowledge of banned and challenged works to the test with our quiz.

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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 N.H. hospital promises review after revelations about doctor with 21 malpractice settlements
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

Prince of Wales confirms Boston visit for Earthshot Prize ceremony in December
In a video message Wednesday, William, the new Prince of Wales, confirmed that he and his wife Catherine will visit Boston on Dec. 2 for the 2022 Earthshot Awards to be held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Climate change protesters close one side of Seaport Blvd. bridge before dispersing; 15 arrested
Environmental activists who sought to block major intersections in Boston dialed back those plans and instead marched down several streets downtown and closed one side of the Seaport Boulevard bridge for about 30 minutes during the Wednesday morning commute.

How big of a challenge will Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson be for the Patriots on Sunday?
Blessed with a powerful arm and the lightest feet in the business, Jackson is showing now that he’s a more polished and complete quarterback than he’s ever been.

Five years after Hurricane Maria, locals watch again as Puerto Rico left in the dark
Across Massachusetts and the country, residents and community organizations, as well as friends and family members of those on the island have been watching the devastation unfold, frustrated that the power disruptions have continued as they look for ways to offer support.

Rescue efforts planned for seal stranded in Beverly pond
Authorities are evaluating rescue efforts for a gray seal that has been stranded in a Beverly pond since Sept. 15, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at this retro rockabilly rave-up
But after a decade of festivals celebrating the ’50s, this weekend's New England Shake-Up in Sturbridge will be the last.

Recommended reads

Take a look at the birthday cards ageism advocates say are mean and stereotypical

A group called Changing the Narrative is challenging America’s card makers to reframe their message and design a new collection of birthday cards that celebrate rather than denigrate aging.

This virus could cause paralysis in children, and health experts are on the lookout: ‘There are, and will be, more cases’
The virus, known as enterovirus D68, typically causes cold and respiratory symptoms but has been linked with the rare paralytic condition known as acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

What downturn? Tech job listings are way up. So are salaries.
Many of the 2,000-odd people who were laid off this summer by Boston-area tech companies are already back at work — and many have higher salaries than they did before.

Will less parking mean more housing in Cambridge?
The City Council is considering an end to so-called minimum parking requirements, a move that would Cambridge on a growing list of US cities that have done away with the rule in order to encourage more housing.

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Culture & Lifestyle

There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at this retro rockabilly rave-up

Two Boston film festivals to check out before the month is over

At Moonbox, a journey of reconciliation in ‘The Good Deli,’ a venture into the unknown with ‘Jonathan’

N.H. Paralympian aims to be the first amputee to win ‘Survivor’

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

Joan Vennochi

On immigration, we need the call to action of JFK and the idealism of Reagan
JEFF JACOBY

An all-Democratic government needs a Republican watchdog
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trump and QAnon: A marriage made in Hell
EDITORIAL

A safer MBTA requires a new watchdog
SCOT LEHIGH

Why do some citizens let themselves be duped by election deniers?
IDEAS | OMAR VEGA

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Metro

Prince of Wales confirms Boston visit for Earthshot Prize ceremony in December

In a video message Wednesday, William, the new Prince of Wales, confirmed that he and his wife Catherine will visit Boston on Dec. 2 for the 2022 Earthshot Awards to be held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Boston Police issues community alert for Mission Hill assault

The incident occurred Wednesday at Huntington Avenue and Calumet Street where the victim told police that the suspect had pushed them up against a wall and attempted to strike them with an unknown blunt object, police said.

Lawyers for migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard seeking nationwide injunction against Florida Gov. DeSantis to halt further transfers

Lawyers for the Venezuelan migrants are asking a federal judge in Boston to bar Florida Governor Ron DeSantis from facilitating any future similar trips for migrants, the attorneys said Wednesday.

Five years after Hurricane Maria, locals watch again as Puerto Rico left in the dark

Across Massachusetts and the country, residents and community organizations, as well as friends and family members of those on the island have been watching the devastation unfold, frustrated that the power disruptions have continued as they look for ways to offer support.

Sports

US 87, Belgium 72

Breanna Stewart, debuting Alyssa Thomas help US women beat Belgium in World Cup basketball opener

The US has won 23 consecutive World Cup games since losing in the 2006 semifinals to Russia.
Celtics

Celtics coach Ime Udoka facing disciplinary action for violation of team rules

The source said the discipline likely will be decided shortly, but declined to elaborate on Udoka’s apparent misstep.
GIRLS' SOCCER NOTEBOOK

At St. Mary’s, the Sisters Skabeikis and Moloney twins give the Spartans a rare combination with their special connection

Freshman Sophie and sophomore Issie Skabeikis and sophomore twins Brooke and Bre Moloney give the Spartans the rarity of having two sets of sisters on the roster as impact players.
Reds 5, Red Sox 1

Red Sox go quiet in Cincinnati, but Connor Seabold continues a strong string of rookie pitching auditions

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Red Sox pitchers don’t want to be a historical footnote against Aaron Judge
Celtics

Despite injuries, Brad Stevens is confident in Celtics roster, but he will make a move if necessary

Business

Your electric bill may go up by more than 60 percent this winter. Here’s why.

Natural gas-fired power plants still provide at least half of New England’s electricity, and costs for obtaining gas have skyrocketed this year following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and the subsequent natural gas shortage in Europe.
LARRY EDELMAN

Fed’s outlook darkens as it pushes interest rates higher

“We have got to get inflation behind us. I wish there were a painless way to do that. There isn’t,” Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
TALKING POINTS

Healey unveils housing plan focused on production and affordability

How do we know when a recession has begun?
magazine
My Boston History

I'm a multilingual singer-songwriter. Here's why I call Boston home.
My Boston History

Talent and education aren’t always enough. So I work to ensure opportunities for all.

My Boston History

Documenting Chelsea’s indefatigable heart
My Boston History

How I found my superpower: Becoming Raúl The Third

metro

Get over it? Nope!

Federal judge blocks R.I. truck tolls

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kalus pledges to revamp education testing in R.I.

sports

EMass girls’ soccer: With a stellar week (4 goals, 3 assists), Bishop Feehan’s Kileigh Gorman headlines the Players of the Week

Greg Norman won’t attend his QBE Shootout tournament

Red-hot Xander Bogaerts may be all that stands between Aaron Judge and a second pursuit of history

business

Stocks sink in wild day after hawkish Fed signals

Kittyhawk, Larry Page’s flying-car company, will shut down

Boston explores converting office buildings into housing, but challenges abound

politics

GOP hits Kansas governor hard on trans athletes, her new ad

Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel

Court lifts hold on records that Trump held at Mar-a-Lago estate

Nation

AP: Investigation finds evidence of bank boss’ romance with top aide

Alex Jones set to testify in trial over Sandy Hook hoax lies

New York attorney general accuses Trump of ‘staggering’ fraud in lawsuit

World

Puerto Rico struggles to reach areas cut off by Fiona

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy lays out his case against Russia to UN

Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests

opinion

Trump and QAnon: A marriage made in Hell

Showing up for migrants who were pawns in a cruel gambit

The Emancipator and GLAAD Present: An LGBTQ Banned Books Week Virtual Event

lifestyle

Antonio Brown, former NFL star, to perform rap show at Worcester nightclub

US adults should get routine anxiety screening, panel says

No roadmap required

food & dining

From a small New Jersey town to a busy downtown restaurant, pastry chef Alyx Abreu rises to the occasion

A personalized Portuguese food crawl through Fall River and New Bedford

Ploughgate makes boring butter a thing of the past

travel

Air passengers could see sweeping reforms and easier refunds. Consumer advocates and lawmakers say that’s still not enough.

A local science festival, a beer week in San Diego, and crafts across Maine

On both coasts, oyster tours are the new wine tours

Arts

Jordan Seaberry’s nod to the WPA is a labor of love

The perpetual motion of Alex Katz at Colby College Museum of Art

Piece by piece, Boston’s monument to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is coming together

Books

Spotify launches audiobook store with some 300,000 titles

It’s Banned Books Week — and these bookstores are hiding challenged books for their readers to find

Getting to the heart of the matter

Movies

To Sidney, with love — Poitier, that is

‘Something is off’ in ‘Don’t Worry Darling,’ starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles

Two Boston film festivals to check out before the month is over

Television

Golden Globes broadcast to return in January

N.H. Paralympian aims to be the first amputee to win ‘Survivor’

Hulu’s satirical ‘Reboot’ gets it right the first time

music

Makaya McCraven’s time has come

Antonio Brown, former NFL star, to perform rap show at Worcester nightclub

There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on at this retro rockabilly rave-up

Theater/Dance

At Moonbox, a journey of reconciliation in ‘The Good Deli,’ a venture into the unknown with ‘Jonathan’

A fallen entrepreneur reconnects with the community she left behind in ‘Fabulation’

Chita Rivera brings Broadway to Worcester

globe local

Indigenous Peoples Day to be held at Newton’s Albemarle Field Oct. 10

MassDOT to hold public meeting on Newton Corner traffic safety Sept. 28

MBTA Green Line D branch work to begin Sept. 24

Obituaries

John Train, Paris Review cofounder and Cold War operative, dies at 94

Maury Wills, base-stealing shortstop for Dodgers, dies at 89

Valery Polyakov dies at 80; took the longest journey in space