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COVID-era rent relief programs are vanishing, and evictions could follow

As federal aid dries up and a state program takes its place, advocates see eviction filings on the rise again and worry more vulnerable tenants could be out on the street.

City officials, religious leaders condemn violence following teen’s death and attack on woman

Community leaders in Roxbury gathered near the entrance to Franklin Park on Wednesday evening and called on Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials to craft a plan to combat violence.

Charlene Casey convicted in crash that killed 2-year-old in South Boston

A Suffolk Superior Court jury found Charlene Casey guilty for the chain motor vehicle crash that killed 2-year-old Colin McGrath in South Boston four years ago.

Some Mass. Democrats seek to cap tax refunds slated to start going out next month

A group of progressive lawmakers is pushing legislation to limit what taxpayers could receive under a round of automatic state tax refunds slated to start going out next month, arguing the disparity between what the state’s top earners and some of its poorest could receive is “unconscionable.”

Gov. Baker proposes pardons for four men, clearing their criminal records
Governor Charlie Baker recommended pardons Wednesday that would clear the records of four men convicted of crimes between 1971 and 1990, a rarity in a state with a longstanding reluctance to grant clemency.

Three things to know ahead of what could be the Jan. 6 committee’s final public hearing

Here’s what you need to know about when the Jan. 6 hearing is taking place, what to expect as it unfolds, and what’s next for the committee.

Three Mass. residents among 25 winners of this year’s MacArthur ‘genius’ grants

Three Massachusetts professors received coveted “genius” grants this year from the MacArthur Foundation, which awards six-figure stipends annually to luminaries in the arts, academia, and other fields to support their work.
Who are the 2022 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
Bruins 5, Capitals 2

Opening win? Czech. David Pastrnak, David Krejci lead Bruins past Capitals

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, and Taylor Hall scored to give the Bruins a 3-0, second-period lead.
Kevin Paul Dupont: How Jakub Lauko literally fought in the offseason to be part of Bruins’ season-opening lineup
Opinion
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The most important lesson of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Let’s hope Putin and Biden both understand how not to give way to passions.
Joan Vennochi

‘One shooting is one too many in our community.’ It is.
Prince Albert II

The climate crisis in the polar regions doesn’t stay in the polar regions
IDEAS | JONATHAN SCHLEFER

I don’t believe American democracy is in mortal danger
RENÉE GRAHAM

Changing the narrative about sports injuries and ‘toughness’

The Big Picture | Lora-Ellen McKinney
My first abortion occurred at age 11. Then there were the others.
Lora-Ellen McKinney has never been pregnant. With an extremely rare genetic connective tissue disorder, her life was saved by abortion care.

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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."

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What does it mean when a business is B Corp certified, and how many are in New England?
The designation is given to businesses that meet high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency.

LabCentral opens its biggest site yet in the heart of Kendall Square
The site, which is opening at a time when lab leases are commanding premium prices, has room for 13 startups focused on making cutting-edge medicines, including cell and gene therapies.

Dunkin’ just rolled out a new rewards program, and some customers aren’t happy
With the new rewards system, customers will need to spend a little more to earn their free beverage of choice.

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Bailey Zappe is giving the Patriots what they need: time for Mac Jones to heal
The team's fortunes are still tied to Jones, who can recover properly while the rookie holds his place in a soft part of the schedule.

Mac Jones is showing better mobility in practice as Patriots prepare for Browns

PERSPECTIVE
My heart pounded when I contacted a girl I’d bullied over 50 years ago
Turns out leaning into regrets can actually help you lead a healthier and happier life.

Kraft family donates $50 million to MGH to further health equity
The gift, which the hospital said is the largest one it has received that supports community health and health equity initiatives, will support a permanent Robert K. Kraft Endowed Chair in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to be held by the medical director of the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Center at MGH.

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ART, TRAVEL & FOOD

Just over the border in Kittery, Maine, a neighborhood that has it all

The Foreside has art, music, food, and shops — and an uncommon spirit of compassion and collaboration that’s helped the community thrive during the worst of the pandemic.

$20m from just six buildings: Study tallies take from stalled tax on high-end real estate in Boston.
A left-leaning think tank evaluated the ramifications of the real estate transfer tax, a proposal that would tack a 2 percent fee on residential and commercial property sales above $2 million in Boston.

A new master plan could help transform Boston Common into a ‘better version’ of itself
The 362-page blueprint, which city officials and nonprofit leaders released Wednesday, calls for both ambitious new projects and more subtle improvements over the next decade.

R.I. couple helps rescue babies from burning nursery in Barcelona
Doran Smith and David Squillante of Bristol, R.I., were on their honeymoon when they came upon a fire in progress. They helped roll cribs with kids in them across the street to safety.

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Boston police seek two suspects in alleged robbery on Blue Hill Ave.

The two men are suspects in a larceny near 471 Blue Hill Ave. Monday night, police said.

City officials, religious leaders condemn violence following teen’s death and attack on woman

Community leaders in Roxbury gathered near the entrance to Franklin Park on Wednesday evening and called on Mayor Michelle Wu and other city officials to craft a plan to combat violence.

Healey, Diehl spar on Trump, abortion rights, and affordability in first TV debate

Democrat Maura Healey and Republican Geoff Diehl tangled in their first televised debate on Wednesday, parrying over Donald Trump, abortion rights, and who voters should trust most as governor to help lower costs and taxes across the state.

At 91, Jean McGuire fights off attacker who stabbed her multiple times at Franklin Park

The former Boston School Committee member and longtime leader of the Metco program is recovering after the stabbing in Franklin Park.

Sports

Padres 5, Dodgers 3

Homers from Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado help lift Padres past Dodgers in Game 2 of NLDS

San Diego evened the series at a game apiece.
Bruins 5, Capitals 2

Opening win? Czech. David Pastrnak, David Krejci lead Bruins past Capitals

Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak, and Taylor Hall scored to give the Bruins a 3-0, second-period lead.
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How Jakub Lauko literally fought in the offseason to be part of the Bruins’ season-opening lineup

He went back to his small hometown outside Prague and sandwiched his usual offseason skating sessions with exhausting workouts in Greco-Roman wrestling and Muay Thai boxing.
Celtics Notebook

All systems go for the Celtics as next week’s season opener looms
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Northeastern women’s hockey star Alina Mueller wants to finish with a flourish
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Braves get even with Phillies in Game 2 of NL Division Series

Business

Little sign of relief expected in September inflation data

Any Americans hoping for relief from months of punishing inflation might not see much in Thursday’s government report on price increases in September.

Japan’s Sony, Honda jointly making EVs for 2026 US delivery

A new electric car company that brings together two big names in Japanese business, Honda and Sony, officially kicked off Thursday, with both sides stressing their common values of taking up challenges and serving people’s needs.

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YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Oct. 3-16

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A Boston giant, still standing.

Cranberry bogs, a film festival, and a 400th anniversary celebration

New businesses in R.I. are focusing on becoming more sustainable for people and the planet

sports

Coach Sean McVay says Rams aren’t done trying to sign WR Odell Beckham

Seahawks will move kickoff if it conflicts with Mariners in the ALDS on Sunday

Warriors’ Draymond Green fined but not suspended, set to rejoin team

business

Intel is planning thousands of job cuts in face of PC slump

Moderna surges as Merck ramps up collaboration on cancer vaccine

What does it mean when a business is B Corp certified, and how many are in New England?

politics

Jan. 6 hearing promises ‘surprising’ details before election

Scorecard: Grading the debate performances of Massachusetts candidates for governor

Biden’s national security strategy focuses on China, Russia, and democracy at home

Nation

Sandy Hook families win $1 billion from Alex Jones

Social Security recipients expected to get big benefit boost

Trump worker told FBI about moving Mar-a-Lago boxes on ex-president’s orders

World

North Korea says Kim supervised cruise missile tests

Putin says Russia could increase gas supplies to Europe

Iran sees ‘major’ internet disruption amid renewed protests

opinion

Off went the kite, like a message in a bottle

Janet Mills has shown Maine what a serious governor can do

In the alchemy of Brownness, taking up space should not be a radical act

lifestyle

Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell dance through the streets of Boston in ‘Spirited’ trailer

Puttshack Boston, an indoor mini golf spot, opens in the Seaport next week

Blake Shelton announces departure from ‘The Voice’ after 23 seasons

food & dining

Little Whale Oyster Bar takes over for Grand Tour

Iggy’s Bread will open a croissant-only cafe in Huron Village; a mini-golf restaurant comes to the Seaport

Recipes: Three stews to warm you as the weather gets cooler

travel

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When the Krishna River rises

Explore the world by bike, get a bird’s-eye view of the Rockies, and bring along a stuffed pal

Arts

Andy Warhol’s Prince image brings question of what is unique art to Supreme Court

Photos: Syria digs up ‘rare’ Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold

At Brown, ‘Marking Time’ provides window into prison industrial complex

Books

Accidentally Wes Anderson has some postcards for you

Existing on the edge of extinction

Sandra Cisneros on reading books to become a better writer

Movies

Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell dance through the streets of Boston in ‘Spirited’ trailer

In ‘Triangle of Sadness,’ it’s anchors aweigh

Boston Palestine Film Festival returns for 16th year to ‘spark conversation’

Television

Tracing TV ties in ‘Catherine Called Birdy’

Reboot mania back with a vengeance

This week’s TV: A new CNN lineup, ‘Shantaram’ arrives, and the story of Tegan and Sara

music

Boston Baroque founder reflects on musical milestones on 50th anniversary

Chart-topper Steve Lacy is a big hit at Roadrunner

LA trio Automatic have ‘Excess’ on their minds

Theater/Dance

Choreographed by Paula Josa-Jones, KAIROS Dance Theater’s ‘HUSK/VESSEL’ explores the coverings that contain us

August Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’ brings the Huntington back to the beginning

A ‘Traveling Peculiarium’ brings some old-fashioned fun to the Seaport

globe local

Cranberry bogs, a film festival, and a 400th anniversary celebration

In Newton, city inches closer to Chapter 40B’s ‘safe harbor’ as more developments proposed

Fall vaccination clinics for flu, COVID-19 available to residents

Obituaries

Angela Lansbury, star of ‘Gypsy’ on stage and ‘Murder, She Wrote’ on screen, has died

TV and film actor Eileen Ryan, Sean Penn’s mother, dies

Dr. Beryl Benacerraf, groundbreaking ultrasound researcher and physician, dies at 73