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From missing China’s cuisine to owning the No. 1 restaurant in New England

Jayd Bun, founded from Annie Parisi’s love for her home in Tianjin, ranked first place on Yelp’s “Best 100 Places to Eat in New England” list.
Under Siege: Democracy’s front lines in crisis

In the wake of Trump’s lies, a brain drain of local election experience in Georgia
Georgia arguably has been the eye of the political storm in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election. Nowhere is there a greater need for experienced local election officials, but that corps has been severely depleted in a state that may prove to be pivotal again in November’s midterm elections.

part 1

America’s election workers are leaving in droves

Experts worry that the rapid loss of top county election officials drains the system of experience and institutional knowledge at the very moment election deniers are looking to seize on any mistake, small as it might be, to erode the public’s faith in elections.

Tara Sullivan
Let’s not overlook the contributions of Jakobi Meyers in the Patriots offense, and other thoughts
Meyers’s experience as a quarterback has helped him mesh with six of them in four seasons, and they all appear to have faith in the receiver's abilities.

Chad Finn's Unconventional Preview: Patriots shouldn’t have much trouble with the Bears Here’s what the Bears are saying about the Patriots ahead of Monday night’s showdown

Massachusetts students hit 19-year low on national reading, math exams
Massachusetts is no longer top of the class on national report card, falling behind Wyoming in fourth grade math and New Jersey in eighth grade reading.

Rhode Island sees sharp downturns in student performance

Three people killed in shooting at St. Louis high school, police say

Speaking at a news conference, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said the three dead included an adult, a girl, and the shooter.

‘Millionaires tax’ debate heats up as supporters blast opponents ‘fear-mongering’ TV ad

The spat, focused on home sales, captures a crucial question on the minds of voters surrounding the ballot measure: How many people will pay this tax?
Shirley Leung: Voters have repeatedly said no to raising taxes on the highest earners. This time might be different. Calculator: How much would you pay under the ‘millionaires tax’?

Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister, first person of color in role
The former Treasury chief won the Conservative leadership race Monday — and now faces the huge task of stabilizing the party and country at a time of economic and political turbulence.

Mass. man, 57, dies while hiking in White Mountain National Forest

A 57-year-old Massachusetts man died Saturday while hiking a trail in Lincoln, N.H. in the White Mountain National Forest, authorities said.
Two hikers rescued from White Mountains, one by helicopter

Man, 77, killed in Medford crash, teen driver charged

A 77-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Sunday evening in Medford, and the 18-year-old motorist was charged with driving without a license, State Police said.

Mass. man among two victims identified in Keene, N.H., plane crash

Keene, N.H. police on Monday identified the two men killed Friday night in a fiery plane crash in that town as residents of Massachusetts and Vermont.

Violent weekend in Boston claims three lives
A man who was shot on Geneva Avenue in Dorchester late Sunday night has died, making him the third person to fall victim to gun violence in Boston this weekend.

Three people killed in shooting at St. Louis high school, police say

Speaking at a news conference, Police Commissioner Michael Sack said the three dead included an adult, a girl, and the shooter.

Tell us: Why do you love the Kowloon?
One thing is clear: Globe readers sure do love the Kowloon. We want to hear your stories.

MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘White Lotus’ returns, Matthew Perry speaks, and country music honors Loretta Lynn

This week's television highlights include CMT's “Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn,” the season-two premiere of HBO's "The White Lotus," and a horror anthology series from Guillermo del Toro on Netflix.

With inflation fears and a surplus of unsold merchandise, Black Friday season has already begun

In 2022, the tables have turned. Amid supply glut and inflation fears, retailers are slashing prices, and consumers hold all the cards.

Harvard and MIT students shut down Exxon recruiting event

The disruption, which followed a similar one at Brown earlier in the week, came as young people appear increasingly reticent to work for Big Oil.
50 Years of TV

What’s the best TV show of the last 50 years? You decide.

Boston Globe television critic Matthew Gilbert has curated 64 TV series from the past 50 years, and he’s asking readers to pick their favorite TV show of all time.
Matthew Gilbert explains the bracket Ready to vote? Make your picks here.
Opinion
Joan Vennochi

Healey believes the region is pitching in on Mass. and Cass

Given the historically low level of enthusiasm for sharing responsibility — really?
Astrid Hajjar

Driver’s license law opens door for errors
JEFF JACOBY

The Supreme Court has a chance to show people how to take a joke
Adam Gomez, Lydia Edwards, Sonia Chang-Díaz, Liz Miranda, and Pavel Payano

Question 4 allows all drivers to be tested, licensed, and insured
EDITORIAL

Vote yes on Question 2
The Emancipator

Enter the Other Swing Voter: the mighty 8%

Two young Black voters at Boston University share their message for the “Other Swing Voter” – those who swing between voting Democratic or not at all, most likely to be young and Black or young and Latino.
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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

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights
Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as bright earthen oil lamps and dazzling, colorful lights lit up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.

See photos from celebrations of Diwali

Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing
A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Monday to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd just as jury selection was about to begin, though another ex-officer was still headed to trial.

Hospitals scramble to find beds as pediatric admissions rise
Growing caseloads have combined with a staffing shortage, forcing some patients to be transferred out of state.

Climate activists throw mashed potatoes at Monet painting
The glass-covered painting by French Impressionist Claude Monet should be back on display later this week, according to museum officials.

See photos from the 2022 Head of the Charles
See the world's largest three-day regatta through the lens of Globe photographers.

Team USA sets course record in reclaiming men’s championship eights crown at the Head Of The Charles

One person injured in Worcester gun incident, prompting lockdowns at nearby schools, police say
A person was injured Monday morning in an incident involving a gun in Worcester, prompting nearby schools to go on lockdown for some time, police said. The lockdowns have since been lifted.

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Spotlight follow-up

Growing scrutiny of a quality standard that may influence end-of-life decisions for heart surgery patients ​

A widely tracked statistic used to assess a cardiac surgeon’s skills — if their patients die within 30 days — is viewed by some clinicians as creating perverse incentives for doctors to prolong artificial life support and delay comfort measures.

Logan Clegg, accused of killing New Hampshire couple, emerges as a globetrotting drifter — and a bundle of contradictions
The suspect in one of the most high-profile murder investigations in of New Hampshire's recent history was homeless, but he somehow managed to travel to Europe repeatedly and had thousands in cash when he was arrested.

Has Maine moved on from Paul LePage?
In comeback bid, former governor pitches a gentler, more introspective approach.

TOM FARRAGHER
Travis Roy’s name and legacy to live on with a $4 million gift to help those with spinal cord injuries
Almost two years after Travis Roy died, his foundation is announcing gifts to Boston’s Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. The money will help pay for assistive technology to help those with spinal cord injuries regain their independence.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Liz Gerring Dance Company and JACK Quartet bring buzzing, mysterious ‘Harbor’ to the ICA

On ‘Midnights,’ Taylor Swift says hello to darkness, her old friend

This ‘Hairspray’ is as buoyant as its bouffants

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

Mariana Budjeryn

Factoring the human dimension of Putin’s takeover of Ukraine’s nuclear power plant
Maitland Jones Jr.

I was fired from NYU after students complained that the class was too hard. Who’s next?
RENÉE GRAHAM

Even with new ‘election integrity’ laws, Republicans may not accept losing outcomes

EDITORIAL

Getting rid of a disgraced cop is just the beginning
Phillip Levine

Shock at college sticker prices? You aren’t alone.
IDEAS | CLAUDIA E. KALB

Yes, you can cultivate serendipity

Metro

Mass. man among two victims identified in Keene, N.H., plane crash

Keene, N.H. police on Monday identified the two men killed Friday night in a fiery plane crash in that town as residents of Massachusetts and Vermont.

Geoff Nuttall, first among equals in acclaimed quartet, dies at 56

His performances could be fiery and provocative. “Whether you’re 7 years old and have never seen a violin up close or you’re an expert with a doctorate in music, I want you to leave humming, elated, or having felt emotionally put through the ringer,” he said.
RHODE MAP

Rhode Island sees sharp downturns in student performance

Math and reading scores for students in Grades 4 and 8 fell to their lowest point since at least 2007, according to national test scores released Monday.

Violent weekend in Boston claims three lives

A man who was shot on Geneva Avenue in Dorchester late Sunday night has died, making him the third person to fall victim to gun violence in Boston this weekend.

Sports

Patriots

Here’s what the Bears are saying about the Patriots ahead of Monday night’s showdown

Former New England receiver N'Keal Harry could make his season debut for Chicago Monday, but he is "trying not to get too caught up in it being the Patriots."
Chad Finn | Sports Media

The confusing reason why ‘Monday Night Football’ will be simulcast on NBC10 instead of Channel 5

It is highly unusual for an ESPN/ABC broadcast not to simulcast on Ch. 5 when it has the opportunity.
Chad Finn I Unconventional Preview

Regardless of who plays quarterback, the Patriots shouldn’t have much trouble with the Bears

The Bears do have the No. 2 rushing offense in the league, but the Patriots shut down Nick Chubb and the Browns last week. We're predicting a big Patriots win by a notable score.
Tara Sullivan

Let’s not overlook the contributions of Jakobi Meyers in the Patriots offense, and other thoughts
Figure Skating

See photos from the 2022 Skate America competition
Peter Abraham | On baseball

All Rhode Island’s Jeremy Peña had to do was replace an All-Star for the Astros. Now, he’s MVP of the ALCS.

Business

‘Millionaires tax’ debate heats up as supporters blast opponents ‘fear-mongering’ TV ad

The spat, focused on home sales, captures a crucial question on the minds of voters surrounding the ballot measure: How many people will pay this tax?

China’s economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

China’s economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter but still was among the slowest in decades as the country wrestled with repeated closures of cities to fight virus outbreaks.

With inflation fears and a surplus of unsold merchandise, Black Friday season has already begun
Shirley Leung

Voters have repeatedly said no to raising taxes on the highest earners. This time might be different.
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

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

How Samuel Adams became the fearless patriot Britain loved to hate

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I felt like I was talking to someone I had known for longer than a few hours’
CONNECTIONS

When Morrie Schwartz met Jack Thomas: The story behind ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’

metro

From missing China’s cuisine to owning the No. 1 restaurant in New England

Ivy League, local high school students, look to close economic income gaps through entrepreneurship

Massachusetts students hit 19-year low on national reading, math exams

sports

Astros complete sweep of Yankees, advance to fourth World Series in six years

Dolphins hold off Steelers through scoreless second half

This season, the Celtics are getting a more confident and aggressive Derrick White

business

That credit card you haven’t used for years may be canceled

Massachusetts’ middle class is feeling the squeeze. Can the next governor do anything to help?

It’s not a trick: Your Halloween treats are getting smaller

politics

Control of Congress: What’s at play in the 2022 midterms?

Tom Brady and Ron DeSantis are said to be on texting terms

Tom Brady and Ron DeSantis are said to be on texting terms

Nation

Three people killed in shooting at St. Louis high school, police say

Former Minneapolis officer pleads guilty in George Floyd killing

Michigan teenager pleads guilty to school shooting that killed four students

World

Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next prime minister, first person of color in role

Indians celebrate Diwali with festivities and dazzling lights

See photos from celebrations of Diwali, the Hindu festival of light

opinion

Mass. is rich with smaller, local museums. Let’s support them.

Support for Ukraine shouldn’t turn on who wins midterm elections

Shock at college sticker prices? You aren’t alone.

lifestyle

Award-winning poet and essayist Ross Gay celebrates the unexpected possibilities of joy

We look great on social media, but ...

My wife is flirting with a co-worker

food & dining

Tell us: Why do you love the Kowloon?

From missing China’s cuisine to owning the No. 1 restaurant in New England

‘Travel by train, boat or broom.’ Salem officials ask visitors to leave cars at home as Halloween looms

travel

‘Travel by train, boat or broom.’ Salem officials ask visitors to leave cars at home as Halloween looms

Jessica Hecht on coffee, travel philanthropy, and getting to India and Africa

Those ‘best’ lists got it right with The Loutrel in Charleston, S.C.

Arts

Gardner’s ‘Metal of Honor’ show is worth its weight in gold

In Stockbridge, standing still enough to savor George Rickey’s sculpture in motion

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

Books

Siddhartha Mukherjee takes on the rise of ‘the new human’ in upcoming book on cell biology

Lincoln and his faith. A new book looks at the 16th president’s religious fervor.

Elizabeth Lim on reading folklore and fairy tales, to feed her own writing

Movies

Dwayne Johnson powers through ‘Black Adam’

In ‘Raymond & Ray,’ Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke play brothers in harm

Maya Cade is building the Black Film Archive one ‘under-seen’ movie at a time

Television

This week’s TV: ‘White Lotus’ returns, Matthew Perry speaks, and country music honors Loretta Lynn

It’s ‘About Time’ for Ellen DeGeneres’s comeback

What’s the best TV show of the last 50 years? You decide.

music

Geoff Nuttall, first among equals in acclaimed quartet, dies at 56

Brandi Carlile is in her happy place at TD Garden

On ‘Midnights,’ Taylor Swift says hello to darkness, her old friend

Theater/Dance

Liz Gerring Dance Company and JACK Quartet bring buzzing, mysterious ‘Harbor’ to the ICA

This ‘Hairspray’ is as buoyant as its bouffants

Where Samuel Beckett and Mr. Noodle meet, there’s Bill Irwin

globe local

The Great Pumpkin: A bumper crop of the fall favorite despite the drought

The argument: Should Massachusetts require employers to provide paid vacation time?

Police capture pet bunny on the loose

Obituaries

Geoff Nuttall, first among equals in acclaimed quartet, dies at 56

Jay Light, former Harvard Business School dean, dies at 81

Peter Schjeldahl, New York art critic with a poet’s voice, dies at 80