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Ceremony honoring late Celtics legend Bill Russell a thank you and a celebration

Russell died at the age of 88 on July 31, and Tuesday night on Causeway Street the Celtics played their first-ever game in a world without William Felton Russell.
See all the unique ways the Celtics’ ‘City Edition’ uniforms are honoring Bill Russell Christopher L. Gasper: No one compared to Bill Russell Cab rides with Bill Russell: The unusual bond between a rookie and a Celtics legend
Celtics 126, 76ers 117

Celtics run away from 76ers in third quarter, win season opener

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points for Boston.
Gary Washburn: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown heard about their Finals failure all summer, and they responded with a brilliant opening night

As economic worry grows, Healey solidifies large lead in governor’s race, new poll finds
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey leads Republican Geoff Diehl 56 percent to 33 percent among likely voters in the Suffolk University/Boston Globe/NBC10 Boston/Telemundo poll.

See the results from the latest Suffolk/Globe poll

Restoring ‘our Christian foundational values’ is ad pitch from the Mass. GOP gubernatorial nominee

Geoff Diehl, the Republican nominee for governor of Massachusetts, began a social media ad last week that describes his opponent, Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey, as being opposed to prayer in schools.

In pivotal Nevada Senate race, Democrats’ abortion focus might not overcome voters’ economic concerns

Recent polling raises doubts about the closing power of a message they are campaigning on nationally.

Larry Edelman
John Judge parts way with Trustees of Reservations after just 8 months as CEO
The oldest US land trust and its chief executive officer blamed the split on “differences in their respective visions and approach.”

MBTA officials said service would be faster after the Orange Line closure. But now it’s slower. Explanations, they have a few.

The MBTA can’t get its story straight. “The T should have better communicated to its riders who were told service would be faster after the 30-day closure," an agency spokesperson said.

Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 committee will subpoena Trump ‘shortly’ at Harvard forum

“We all felt that our obligation is to seek his testimony, that the American people deserve to hear directly from him, that it has to be under oath, that he has to be held accountable,” Cheney said at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Tuesday night at Harvard.
Shirley Leung

Women chair more than half of prominent state boards and commissions, new study finds

The good news: Women now chair more than half of the 50 most prominent state boards and commissions. The bad news: There is a lot more work to be done elevating people of color to lead those boards.

Is the Boston-area housing market cooling off at last?
Besides surging mortgage interest rates, the looming possibility of a recession, anxieties surrounding inflation, and a general lack of housing stock are all factors driving buyers out of the market right now.

BU calls report that it created a more dangerous COVID strain ‘false and inaccurate’

The school says a British tabloid misrepresented results of virus study conducted at its South End lab.

In redistricting process, new map proposal reveals raw divides on City Council

The once-in-a-decade redistricting process has again laid bare the deep divisions on the Boston City Council, stirring up fresh debates around race and sparking acrimony that has at times grown personal.

Jury awards man $33 million over wrongful conviction after trial where ‘Whitey’ Bulger loomed large

In a swift and sweeping verdict, a Suffolk Superior Court jury ordered the state to pay $33 million to Fred Weichel for the nearly 36 years he spent in prison for a 1980 slaying the jury found he didn’t commit.

Liquor store giant Total Wine enters fray on Question 3

Opposition to the measure — which would modestly expand chain ownership of liquor stores — hadn’t materialized until now.

Haverhill schools to remain closed Wednesday as teacher strike continues in violation of court order

Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft reportedly clash at NFL owners meetings

The exchange reportedly had to do with approving a committee to open negotiations on a new deal for Roger Goodell.
Ben Volin: NFL owners never say anything, which is why Jim Irsay’s comments about Dan Snyder are so shocking
KEVIN CULLEN

An unforgettable murder in Vermont

In a quiet town like Danby, where the population at the time barely topped 1,000, the Peacocks’ gruesome demise was more than shocking.

The legacy of Kowloon: A restaurant, a family, and the remarkable perseverance of Chinese cuisine in America

The Route 1 landmark is a testament to one family's ingenuity and drive when all the odds were stacked against them.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

When Trump says something hateful, believe him the first time

Even after inciting a white supremacist insurrection, he’s still graded on a curve that fosters his bigoted rhetoric.
SCOT LEHIGH

Donald Trump’s Shadowy power
Manoocher Soleimani, Sheida Soleimani, and Negah Rahmati

Revolution in Iran, silence in America
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The quest for fetal personhood is just getting going
Joan Vennochi

Who’s the real Maura Healey?
The Emancipator

A letter to my White sons

Joanna Schroeder on the talk she has with her White sons breaking down the red flags of White nationalism.
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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.

Catholic Medical Center trustees hire firm to investigate its operations after Globe Spotlight investigation New Hampshire keeps patients in the dark about their doctors’ malpractice, disciplinary records Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau
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

‘The promise of GE coming to Boston is going up in flames’
The once-grand industrial conglomerate also plans to sell off its storied corporate campus in New York’s Hudson Valley ahead of split into three companies by 2024.

Jean McGuire thanked two people who found her after knife attack in Franklin Park, says she won’t walk alone there again
“You’re angels without wings, I’ll tell you that,” Jean McGuire said when asked what she would say to the two Good Samaritans who helped her.

Parole Board recommends clemency for man convicted of murder in 1971
Ramadan Shabazz, a Vietnam War veteran who earned two college degrees while in prison, participated in 54 programs, and tutored other inmates, “has made exceptional strides in rehabilitation and self-development,” according to the board’s 25-page report and recommendation.

Magaziner and Fung debate inflation, policing, and foreign policy
Tensions between the Democratic and Republican candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat were evident during the WPRI-Channel 12 debate.

After controversial firing, Hayden appoints new head of DA’s juvenile unit

Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden appointed Migdalia Iris Nalls as head of his office's juvenile unit, bringing her legal career full circle: She began her career as a prosecutor in the Suffolk district attorney’s office, where she first worked with youth in the juvenile unit.

This corn maze is so popular, people have been warning about possible ticket scams
In response, Sauchuk’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Plympton took action last week by urging customers to use a secure platform called TicketSpice to ensure any transactions between ticket holders and buyers are legitimate.

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The legacy of Kowloon: A restaurant, a family, and the remarkable perseverance of Chinese cuisine in America

The Route 1 landmark is a testament to one family's ingenuity and drive when all the odds were stacked against them.

James Corden briefly banned from popular NYC restaurant for being ‘abusive’
The owner referred to the British comedian as a “tiny Cretin of a man” and “the most abusive customer” since Balthazar opened. The short-lived ban was later reversed, after he said Corden called and “apologized profusely.”

Here’s everything we know about Robert Kraft and Dana Blumberg’s surprise wedding celebration
The top-secret, star-studded affair was kept so hush-hush that guests didn’t realize they were attending a wedding until they got there.

Remains of Korean War soldier return home to East Boston
The remains of Army Corporal Joseph Puopolo, an East Boston native who died as a prisoner in the Korean War at age of 19, arrived at Logan Tuesday and escorted to an East Boston funeral home before the soldier is buried this weekend in Malden.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Why do we watch ‘Monster,’ and all those other monsters?

With premieres and panache, Collage toasts its own 50th season

Savoring success while sidelined, Joyner Lucas can finally take his victory lap

No rust on heavy metal gods Judas Priest at MGM Music Hall

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

EDITORIAL

Yes on Question 3
RENÉE GRAHAM

Ableism is on the ballot

Bradley Campbell

No more excuses: New England’s power grid operator needs to bring renewables online
IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD

How the language of social justice is used to protect the status quo
Bina Venkataraman

The unexpected beauty of studying Neanderthals
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

‘What the hell are we doing?’: Democrats are letting beatable election-denying Republicans cruise to reelection

Metro

Liz Cheney says Jan. 6 committee will subpoena Trump ‘shortly’ at Harvard forum

“We all felt that our obligation is to seek his testimony, that the American people deserve to hear directly from him, that it has to be under oath, that he has to be held accountable,” Cheney said at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Tuesday night at Harvard.
RI POLITICS

Magaziner and Fung debate inflation, policing, and foreign policy

Tensions between the Democratic and Republican candidates for the 2nd Congressional District seat were evident during the WPRI-Channel 12 debate.

In redistricting process, new map proposal reveals raw divides on City Council

The once-in-a-decade redistricting process has again laid bare the deep divisions on the Boston City Council, stirring up fresh debates around race and sparking acrimony that has at times grown personal.

As economic worry grows, Healey solidifies large lead in governor’s race, new poll finds

Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey leads Republican Geoff Diehl 56 percent to 33 percent among likely voters in the Suffolk University/Boston Globe/NBC10 Boston/Telemundo poll.

Sports

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown heard about their Finals failure all summer, and they responded with a brilliant opening night

The Celtics' star duo poured in 35 points apiece in a comfortable win over the 76ers to start the season strong.
NBA

Stephen Curry offers Warriors’ support of Brittney Griner

Griner, the WNBA star, spent her 32nd birthday in a prison in Russia.
Phillies 2, Padres 0

Zack Wheeler silences Padres, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper homer as Phillies take NLCS opener

A pair of solo shots were plenty of offense for a dominant Phillies pitching staff to give the visitors an early series lead.
Senators 7, Bruins 5

No joke: Bruins lose their first game of the season in high-scoring affair with the Senators
NFL

Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft reportedly clash at NFL owners meetings
Celtics 126, 76ers 117

Celtics run away from 76ers in third quarter, win season opener

Business

Shirley Leung

Women chair more than half of prominent state boards and commissions, new study finds

The good news: Women now chair more than half of the 50 most prominent state boards and commissions. The bad news: There is a lot more work to be done elevating people of color to lead those boards.

‘The promise of GE coming to Boston is going up in flames’

The once-grand industrial conglomerate also plans to sell off its storied corporate campus in New York’s Hudson Valley ahead of split into three companies by 2024.

Amazon Labor Union loses election at warehouse near Albany

Biden looks to increase oil supplies ahead of midterm voting
magazine
Healthy Aging

Five famous figures who found success later in life
MISS CONDUCT

Is it pretentious to use fine china we inherited while hosting holiday parties?
Healthy Aging

Forget Wordle. Here are 5 secrets to living better, longer.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Oct. 17-23

metro

MBTA officials said service would be faster after the Orange Line closure. But now it’s slower. Explanations, they have a few.

Woman, 24, killed in Dorchester triple shooting identified by Boston police

Chafee expects Magaziner to beat Fung

sports

Field hockey: At Chelmsford, the seeds of varsity success have been sown by a careful cultivation of talent at the grass-roots level

Zach Pelzar (1-under-par 71) helps Weston roll to 18-stroke victory in MIAA Division 3 North golf sectional

Ceremony honoring late Celtics legend Bill Russell a thank you and a celebration

business

The Fed, staring down two big choices, charts an aggressive path

Meta forced to sell Giphy after British antitrust order

John Judge parts way with Trustees of Reservations after just 8 months as CEO

politics

Many remain critical of state of US democracy, poll shows

Minnesota gubernatorial candidates go on attack in debate

Connecticut candidates debate crime after police ambush

Nation

Race gap seen in US infant deaths after fertility treatment

Cardi B ‘humiliated’ man with racy image on mixtape, lawyer says

IRS adjusts tax rates because of inflation, allowing many people to save money on tax bills

World

North Korea fires artillery shells near border with South Korea

Italy’s next government hinges on a familiar face: Silvio Berlusconi

Missiles, exploding drones again hit Ukraine’s power, water

opinion

Yes on Question 3

No more excuses: New England’s power grid operator needs to bring renewables online

US needs to end its two broken legs policy on Venezuela

lifestyle

Soda, chips, hot dogs, etc. — they can take years off your life, scientists say

Still the one

Tell us: Have you gone through a ‘gray divorce?’

food & dining

A new brand of boxed wine connects Sicily to the North Shore

Recipe: Slice ripe fall pears and make a pretty circular pattern on this rustic, brown-butter almond cake

Recipe: This recipe for an orange-scented, glazed cranberry loaf will go straight into your baking repertoire

travel

A pet package in Cambridge, Halloween events, and a super-luxe Galapagos sail

The Peloponnese peninsula is Greece’s best-kept secret

American Airlines cancels flight and charges an extra $1,147

Arts

At Alpha Gallery, ‘Harmony of Difference’ hums with color and contrast

Soup, ‘Sunflowers,’ and a sad stunt

4 museum curators around Boston who are shaping what we see next, and how we see it

Books

Mountains of the damned

On making — and keeping — reading a daily habit

New stories by a modern master

Movies

Actor Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, has died

‘TÁR’: Cate Blanchett delivers powerhouse performance as world-renowned conductor with dark past — and present

Director Mat Whitecross explores the sonic side of Bond in ‘The Sound of 007′

Television

Why do we watch ‘Monster,’ and all those other monsters?

Watch for ad-supported tier, less bingeing on Netflix

This week’s TV: ‘The Peripheral’ premieres and Amy Schumer returns, but will ‘Bad Sisters’ be back?

music

Savoring success while sidelined, Joyner Lucas can finally take his victory lap

Boston Baroque fetes golden anniversary with a sterling B Minor Mass

No rust on heavy metal gods Judas Priest at MGM Music Hall

Theater/Dance

A ‘Dracula’ where the women fight back

‘The Thin Place’ is a ghost story in need of a tingling sensation

In Fouad Boussouf’s ‘Näss,’ communal unity and imbalance create an emotionally riveting tour de force

globe local

Newton mayor asks voters to back nearly $15 million tax hike for schools, roads, building projects

‘This is my community’: North Shore residents reclaim Danvers bridge tarnished by hate speech

We need to find ways to carry on in our changed world

Obituaries

Ralph DeNunzio, Wall Street chieftain, is dead at 90

Benjamin Civiletti, 87, attorney general in Iran hostage crisis, dies

Jim Redmond, who created Olympics moment helping son, dies at 81