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Biogen and Eisai say their second Alzheimer’s drug slows the disease in large study

The results set the stage for potential approval of the drug next year.

Manchin ends pipeline push, easing path for spending bill

A procedural vote Tuesday advancing the funding bill succeeded easily, 72-23, after Democrats announced that the West Virginia senator’s proposal would be stripped from the final legislation.

OSHA proposes fining contractor $1.2m in fatal accident at downtown garage
The Brockton demolition company was cited with 11 safety violations for creating unsafe working conditions and not adequately training its workers at the demolition site.

Red Sox 13, Orioles 9
After a furious start, Red Sox out-slug Orioles in chaotic contest to snap losing streak
The first four innings took two hours and 24 minutes. There were 21 runs on 19 hits — 10 of them for extra bases. There were three errors and four hit batters, too.

Zelensky, in Kennedy School address, says Putin plans to press ‘hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians’ into Russian forces

The referendums taking place in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, likely followed by the annexation of those areas, are part of a plan to compel Ukrainians into military service against their own country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday.

Body of Maine boy, 14, found; was reported missing last week

Theo Ferrara, 14-year-old Freeport, Maine boy who went missing last week, was found dead Tuesday in the waters of Maquoit Bay, officials said.

While Mac Jones seeks a second opinion on ankle, Patriots express faith in Brian Hoyer

"He’s always ready to take that next snap when he is called on," quarterbacks coach Joe Judge said of Hoyer, who may well start against the Packers Sunday.

Trouble brewing in the power grid as officials warn of possible electricity shortages this winter

Russia’s war with Ukraine has destabilized energy markets, particularly supplies of liquefied natural gas.
The Fine Print: Here’s what to know about preparing for bad weather in New England

Celtics reportedly interested in interviewing Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga to serve under Joe Mazzulla

The 47-year-old interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Boston that was ultimately filled by Brad Stevens in 2013.

Hispanic Heritage Month

MARCELA GARCÍA
How I learned to stop worrying and love Hispanic Heritage Month
Is dedicating only a month every year to honor Latino culture just another example of “Hispandering”?

Documentando el corazón infatigable de Chelsea Ideas | Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston Read more Hispanic Heritage Month stories

Mi Historia en Boston
La risa es la distancia más corta entre dos culturas
Por mucho que lo intentara, sabía que iba a seguir cometiendo errores verbales, culturales, sociales y profesionales en mi nuevo país.

Opinion
Tara D. Sonenshine

The women of Iran need the world to protest with them

History shows that when Iranians protest, their ability to move the needle is constrained by the amount of support they receive from different factions inside the country, and policies outside the region.
SCOT LEHIGH

The battle within the state Republican Party
RENÉE GRAHAM

Brett Favre, welfare queen
Rosalyn Negrón, Rebecca Herst, and Antonio Raciti

Greater Boston’s climate adaptation field is divided by race
Joan Vennochi

With the Celtics and Udoka, it’s about brand

Black Progress Index | Andre Perry
What’s going right about Black life? The Black Progress Index tells us what, where, and how
We assembled data from as many U.S. counties as possible to identify the strongest predictors of well-being, with life expectancy as the primary measure. The index analyzes these places and more.

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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

Jan. 6 committee postpones Wednesday hearing due to Hurricane Ian, panel announces
The committee had planned to hold what was likely to be its final investigative hearing Wednesday afternoon, but members decided at the last minute to delay it as it became clear that Hurricane Ian was churning on a collision course toward Florida.

Man apprehended after allegedly shattering T car windows at Alewife station
The 27-year-old man, who was not identified, was taken into custody around 11 a.m. Tuesday after a foot pursuit, MBTA Transit Police said.

Missing man in Wilmington is “alive and well,” officials say
The man, 54, from Billerica, contacted his family Tuesday night. He is believed to have been involved in a crash on Interstate 93 early Tuesday and abandoned his vehicle, State Police said.

bruins 3, rangers 2 (ot)
A.J. Greer makes his case with two goals, including overtime winner as Bruins top Rangers
The former BU forward, looking to force his way into a bottom-six job, got the Bruins on the board in the second and potted the winner at 1:12 of the extra session.

Bruins sizing up Trent Frederic’s potential as a net-front presence on power play

innovation beat
Why a Boston sneaker design veteran and crypto entrepreneur are making NFT shoes
A shoe designer and a blockchain entrepreneur have teamed up to launch Endstate, a local startup that sells more than just sneakers.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
‘The Mary Lyon way’: A Boston inclusion school’s successful approach to re-engagement
The full-inclusion school in the Boston system could have fallen apart during the pandemic. Here’s why it soared instead.

Recommended reads

Book excerpts: The Trump era

Trump referred to supporters as ‘[expletive] crazy,’ claimed he was ‘having meetings’ during Jan. 6 attack, Haberman book says

Snippets from several new books about the Trump administration provide an inside look at explosive encounters between members of Trump’s Cabinet and White House officials on a variety of topics.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS
Orthodontist vs. insurer: How Question 2 could bring sweeping changes to dental industry
If Question 2 passes, it could affect not just the insurers that do business here, but also dentists and orthodontists — not to mention anyone with dental insurance.

The Greater Boston housing market is cooling, but it’s no easier to buy a house
Rising mortgage rates, inflation, and a stark supply shortage have pushed housing even further out of reach for many, with some measures of affordability hitting their lowest point in over 30 years.

Massachusetts has one of the highest rates of employees working from home
Cambridge had the state’s highest percentage of people working from home in 2021 at 44.4 percent, with Boston trailing not far behind at 30.3 percent.

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Culture & Lifestyle

At Roadrunner, Carly Rae Jepsen cuts to all the feelings

Nearly 50 years on, Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick are still swinging

With a few clanks, ‘Ada and the Engine’ offers an eye-opening ride through computer history

Odyssey Opera soars in Rachmaninoff’s ‘Troika’

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

Tara D. Sonenshine

The women of Iran need the world to protest with them
Rosalyn Negrón, Rebecca Herst, and Antonio Raciti

Greater Boston’s climate adaptation field is divided by race
Joan Vennochi

With the Celtics and Udoka, it’s about brand
Carlo Ratti

How remote work withers our social networks
EDITORIAL

A deteriorated water system erodes public trust in Jackson, Miss.
IDEAS | OMAR VEGA

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Metro

'Shy or Not Shy?'

What you need to know about North Kingstown High School Coach Aaron Thomas and the ‘fat test’ issue

Former NKHS student-athletes say basketball coach Aaron Thomas had them strip naked so he could conduct “fat tests” near their genitals. Now, the attorney general is investigating. Catch up on the story here, with earlier reporting as well as the latest news from the lawyers, school administrators, parents, and victims

Plans to create day of remembrance for COVID-19 victims are languishing

Advocates say an annual commemoration would be a way to honor the people who succumbed to the virus.

Body of Maine boy, 14, found; was reported missing last week

Theo Ferrara, 14-year-old Freeport, Maine boy who went missing last week, was found dead Tuesday in the waters of Maquoit Bay, officials said.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Ian lining up to clobber Florida’s west coast

In the case of those on the west coast of Florida, it's better to be overprepared, than underprepared, because Hurricane Ian is likely to cause catastrophic damage wherever it lands and perhaps beyond.

Sports

Celtics

Celtics reportedly interested in interviewing Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga to serve under Joe Mazzulla

The 47-year-old interviewed for the head coaching vacancy in Boston that was ultimately filled by Brad Stevens in 2013.
bruins notebook

Bruins sizing up Trent Frederic’s potential as a net-front presence on power play

No telling how long the audition will last, but Frederic is eager for the chance that never came with Bruce Cassidy as coach. In 119 games, the former first-round pick has 12 goals and 23 points.
Red Sox 13, Orioles 9

After a furious start, Red Sox out-slug Orioles in chaotic contest to snap losing streak

The first four innings took two hours and 24 minutes. There were 21 runs on 19 hits — 10 of them for extra bases. There were three errors and four hit batters, too.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Yankees clinch AL East in Toronto, but Aaron Judge still on 60 homers
FIELD HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

Field hockey: Expectations run high as Winsor searches for a new identity in defense of its NEPSAC Class C championship
Red Sox Notebook

With the Red Sox needing upgrades behind the plate, Reese McGuire is putting on a strong audition for the job

Business

Biogen and Eisai say their second Alzheimer’s drug slows the disease in large study

The results set the stage for potential approval of the drug next year.

OSHA proposes fining contractor $1.2m in fatal accident at downtown garage

The Brockton demolition company was cited with 11 safety violations for creating unsafe working conditions and not adequately training its workers at the demolition site.

State Street hires new CEO for asset management arm

JetBlue CEO first witness in US lawsuit against two airlines
magazine
Your Home | Small Spaces

A scientist with a newly launched decorating career creates calm in his condo
Dinner with Cupid

'She looked like she'd put in some effort, which made me nervous'

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Sept. 26-Oct. 2
My Boston History

Now that I'm a teacher and coach, I know I've 'made it'

metro

This next step of integrating Mass General Brigham will be the toughest one yet

McKee says Kalus, a ‘seagull manager,’ is ‘crapping all over R.I.’

Disgraced former head of homeless shelter to plead guilty to stealing from organization

sports

A.J. Greer makes his case with two goals, including overtime winner as Bruins top Rangers

Myles Garrett avoids serious injury in Porsche crash, not ruled out for Browns on Sunday

Phil Mickelson, three other LIV Golf players ask to remove names from lawsuit against PGA Tour

business

MGB commits to multimillion dollar cost-cutting plan. Here’s what happens next

Wall Street remains unsteady after a painful stretch for investors

Rose Staram has become a go-to events production person for Democratic campaigns

politics

Jan. 6 House committee delays hearing

Representative Jim McGovern’s mission to end hunger takes the spotlight at White House conference

Biden is hoping small changes go a long way on immigration

Nation

RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan challenges his parole denial

Lawsuit demands San Francisco stop homeless camp sweeps

Florida hospitals cancel surgeries, transfer patients as Ian approaches

World

Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid

Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba; Florida braces for Category 4 damage

Hurricane Ian strikes Cuba; Florida braces for winds, floods

opinion

With the Celtics and Udoka, it’s about brand

How I learned to stop worrying and love Hispanic Heritage Month

How remote work withers our social networks

lifestyle

Shakira ordered to stand trial for tax fraud in Spain

Art Walk Project puts public art on the map with free, self-guided tours

John Cena sets world record after granting 650 Make-A-Wish wishes

food & dining

The Boston Veg Food Fest returns this weekend with even more vendors

Lord Hobo to open new location in Somerville

Raising The Bar is ‘mixology without the alcohol’

travel

‘We must do this’: German village fulfills promise to God by staging Passion Play every 10 years

Robots, runs, and King Tut

Can I get a refund for these airline credits on Expedia?

Arts

Sofía Córdova eyes the other side of apocalypse

‘How could a piece of art possibly help the world?’ Warren commissions mural to further awareness of climate change.

The Hispanic history I carry with me: Rixy

Books

Libraries face increased attempts to ban books

Joshua Bennett on reading ‘to pursue astonishment’

Two books on pandemic parenting

Movies

‘My Imaginary Country’: watching Chile’s present overcome its past

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

Just Jaeckin, whose ‘Emmanuelle’ was a scandalous success, dies at 82

Television

Second to last season of ‘The Crown’ premieres Nov. 9

Steve Carell spotted out shopping in Chestnut Hill: ‘Dude loves malls’

This week’s TV: ‘SNL’ cast shrinks, Jan. 6 hearings resume, and a new ‘Interview with the Vampire’

music

At Roadrunner, Carly Rae Jepsen cuts to all the feelings

Nearly 50 years on, Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick are still swinging

Father John Misty re-energizes old favorites at Leader Bank Pavilion

Theater/Dance

Steve Sweeney opens a cozy comedy club in Quincy

With a few clanks, ‘Ada and the Engine’ offers an eye-opening ride through computer history

For ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ a not-so-little shot of hurrahs

globe local

‘Why not bring them all together?’ Newton bookstore hosts local authors

Archeologists dig into what’s buried on Burial Hill

Beach gathering will once again show Hull is No Place for Hate

Obituaries

Former NJ governor James Florio dies at 85

Egyptian cleric revered by Muslim Brotherhood dies at 96

Just Jaeckin, whose ‘Emmanuelle’ was a scandalous success, dies at 82