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As Republicans compete in New Hampshire, ‘parental rights’ come to the fore

Parental rights — a term used as shorthand largely by conservative groups that oppose how public schools approach race, sexuality, and gender identity — is the latest culture war being waged in New Hampshire and elsewhere.

Thousands still without power after weekend storms as more rain moves in; flash flood warnings issued
Most of the power outages are in the Andover and North Andover area, and more rain and storms may be on the way.

Woman struck by lightning on Dorchester beach in critical condition See photos and video of storm damage
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Humidity continues as we watch Hurricane Lee

Humidity levels are going to continue to be high, although in areas where the gusty thunderstorm occurs, dew points can temporarily drop, making it feel a bit more comfortable.

Hurricane Lee unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean as it charges through open waters
Hurricane Lee barreled Sunday through open waters just northeast of the Caribbean, unleashing heavy swell on several islands.

Hurricane Lee maps: Timing, path, wind speeds Hurricane tracker: Follow Lee's path

Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual kiss at Women’s World Cup final

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after a kiss scandal which tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup.

Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors from the earthquake that killed over 2,100
A magnitude 3.9 aftershock rattled Moroccans on Sunday as they prayed for victims of the nation’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and worked to rescue survivors while soldiers and workers brought water and supplies to mountain villages in ruins. More than 2,100 people are dead.

See photos and videos from devastating earthquake that struck Morocco
Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style

Let the romance of rail travel enhance the autumn colors, from the Maine coast to the quiet corner of Connecticut.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis wrote letters in support of Danny Masterson was sentenced after he was convicted of rape.

JFK assassination witness breaks his silence and raises new questions

The account of Paul Landis, one of the Secret Service agents just feet away from John F. Kennedy when he was struck down, could change the understanding of what happened in Dallas in 1963.
Opinion
IDEAS | KARA MILLER

Marriage is increasingly for the upper classes. That’s not a good sign.

The economic divide between one- and two-parent households is getting larger.
JEFF JACOBY

The dubious link between education and antisemitism
RENÉE GRAHAM

Revisiting ‘The Real World’ and remembering Pedro Zamora
EDITORIAL

Restraining order law doesn’t adequately protect roommates
LETTERS

She found her mother’s keepsake Bill Russell photo — on Page One

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PARENTING UNFILTERED
Nine snack hacks for back to school
Lost in a cloud of Taki dust? Here’s help.

What you need to know as student loan repayments restart
Though loan forgiveness remains a possibility, some 45 million Americans are required to start paying back their loans. Here is a breakdown of what you need to know about the return of the monthly bill.

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 11-17
Attend a book talk with Naomi Klein, shop for succulents, enjoy treats at the Boston Local Festival, and more.

More recent News

Red Sox Notebook
Red Sox shut down lefthander James Paxton for rest of season because of knee problem
“I don’t think it makes sense to push him,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Sunday.

Fall Travel
A 70-year-old Madrid restaurant was near its end. Then Anthony Bourdain arrived.
Retracing the late chef’s steps in the Spanish capital is a culinary adventure that can’t be missed.

LOVE LETTERS
Was breaking up the best decision?
Maybe I could have given it more time.

Man, woman riding motorcycle killed Saturday on highway rotary in Somerset

A preliminary police investigation suggests the two entered a highway rotary in the wrong direction, then collided with a car.

Bruce Arena resigns as the Revolution’s coach and sporting director after MLS confirms ‘certain’ allegations

“I know that I have made some mistakes and and moving forward, I plan to spend some time reflecting on this situation and taking corrective steps to address what has transpired,” Arenas said in a statement.

Biden opens Vietnam visit by saying the two countries are ‘critical partners’ at a ‘critical time’

President Biden opened a brief visit to Vietnam on Sunday by telling the country’s leadership that the two nations have a chance to shape Indo-Pacific for decades to come.
G20 leaders pay respects at Gandhi memorial as they wrap up Indian summit and hand over to Brazil

Recommended reads

After a domestic assault, many victims can find themselves blamed by Mass. child welfare

“It retraumatizes the person who has already gone through a traumatic event,” said Aimee Bouchard, a managing director at the Children and Family Law Division at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the state agency that oversees public defenders.

Gregg Bigda is the poster boy of police brutality in Springfield. But the city can’t — or won’t — fire him.
The city’s last, best hope is that a relatively new state commission created to address police misconduct will end the saga once and for all. But that’s likely wishful thinking.

shirley leung
David Mugar brought fireworks to the Esplanade. Now he has a statue there.
On Saturday, the Mugar family unveiled a bronze statue of the businessman-turned-philanthropist on the oval lawn in front of the Hatch Shell, immortalizing his words: “You bring the music, and I’ll bring the fireworks.”

‘Boston is not a real city’: College students say city night life is lacking
Boston is home to tens of thousands of college students, with many universities advertising the city as their campus. But many say the night here ends too early — and is too expensive.

Culture & Lifestyle

In a delightful ‘Dreaming Whilst Black,’ reality is never far away

‘A Raisin in the Sun’ still burns at New Rep

At TD Garden, nods in both directions from Duran Duran

On Saturdays in September, the Rose Kennedy Greenway makes space for dance

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Opening the door for more victims to sue over sexual abuse
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why Boston needs a Latino and Caribbean affairs office
EDITORIAL

Amid debate on how to deal with rise in youth mobs, police de-escalation measures warrant praise
LETTERS

Brandeis’s move to cut music PhD programs reverberates
Renée Loth

How to ensure a fair trial for Trump: Allow cameras in courtroom
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Thousands still without power after weekend storms as more rain moves in; flash flood warnings issued

Most of the power outages are in the Andover and North Andover area, and more rain and storms may be on the way.

Rosh Hashanah celebrations welcome Jewish New Year early

Rosh Hashanah celebrations welcome Jewish New Year early at the Chabad Center at Chestnut Hill.

Sarah Wunsch, ACLU attorney whose rights cases reached far, dies at 75

During her ACLU tenure, Ms. Wunsch defended the right of people to record police officers on duty in public places, the rights of women who challenged workplace rules that said they had to wear makeup, and she handled cases concerning students of color whose schools said they couldn’t wear braided hair extensions.

As Republicans compete in New Hampshire, ‘parental rights’ come to the fore

Parental rights — a term used as shorthand largely by conservative groups that oppose how public schools approach race, sexuality, and gender identity — is the latest culture war being waged in New Hampshire and elsewhere.

Sports

patriots

Tom Brady is headed to the Patriots Hall of Fame. Watch the ceremony here.

Fans will receive a commemorative ticket honoring the former Patriots quarterback, who will be honored at halftime of Sunday's season opener.

Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales resigns after nonconsensual kiss at Women’s World Cup final

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after a kiss scandal which tarnished Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup.
Yankees 4, Brewers 3 (13 innings)

Sal Frelick preserves Brewers’ no-hit bid with lights-out catch in 10th, but Yankees prevail in 13 innings

With two on in the 10th, the Lexington High product leaped against the wall, knocking out the lights on the video board, and catching the ball as he elbowed center fielder Joey Wiemer in the mouth.
Live updates

Eagles 19, Patriots 14: Can New England keep its momentum going?
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

EMass football: With a 5-touchdown day, Barnstable’s Aidan Kundel headlines the Week 1 Players of the Week

NFL ROUNDUP

Ravens win, but season over for running back J.K. Dobbins after Achilles tear

Business

Boston station to pioneer 5G TV broadcasts, aimed at your phone

Digital TV station WWOO will conduct the first US test of 5G television broadcasting on Wednesday.

From inflation-proof prices to Bama Rush TikTok, TJX is having a moment

The Framingham-based company, which operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, is far outperforming retailers including Target, Macy’s, and Foot Locker.

Biden opens Vietnam visit by saying the two countries are ‘critical partners’ at a ‘critical time’

G20 leaders pay respects at Gandhi memorial as they wrap up Indian summit and hand over to Brazil
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Fall Travel

10 train trips to experience New England’s fall foliage in style
Fall Travel

A meteorologist’s guide to New England’s best leaf peeping this fall
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She was dressed well, more so than me’

Fall Travel

A 70-year-old Madrid restaurant was near its end. Then Anthony Bourdain arrived.

metro

Yomiah loves to listen to music

See photos and videos of aftermath damage from severe thunderstorm that swept through Massachusetts

Humidity continues as we watch Hurricane Lee

sports

Alyssa Thomas’s record-setting WNBA regular season ends with a Sun loss in overtime to Sky

With one week in the books, who rose and who fell in the Globe Top 20 high school football poll?

As Rory McIlroy falters, Vincent Norrman captures Irish Open to become another Swedish winner on European tour

business

G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

David Mugar brought fireworks to the Esplanade. Now he has a statue there.

G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

politics

A US Navy veteran got unexpected help while jailed in Iran. Once released, he repaid the favor.

As Republicans compete in New Hampshire, ‘parental rights’ come to the fore

Kamala Harris says hip-hop is ‘the ultimate American art form’ as she hosts a 50th anniversary party

Nation

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused

JFK assassination witness breaks his silence and raises new questions

A miracle in Missouri? The nun who put her abbey on the map.

World

Aftershock rattles Morocco as rescuers seek survivors from the earthquake that killed over 2,100

Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death’ is looking to forge a new life in politics

Hurricane Lee unleashes heavy swell on northern Caribbean as it charges through open waters

opinion

Amid debate on how to deal with rise in youth mobs, police de-escalation measures warrant praise

The truth about my ancestors

What makes a good student?

lifestyle

Witches and love spells abound in NH author’s cozy, queer rom-com

Was breaking up the best decision?

I know he’s lying

food & dining

Jamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer end long, successful restaurant partnership

Channel that peaceful, easy feeling at the Poe-tel California next week

‘Boston is not a real city’: College students say city night life is lacking

travel

A taste of Vermont, the Beatles in Boston, and gadgets for your car

Besides Dolly, Knoxville has the Big Ears Festival

I was billed twice for my Booking.com room. How do I fix this?

Arts

David Mugar brought fireworks to the Esplanade. Now he has a statue there.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum closed Thursday night to thwart climate protest

At the MFA, a new show reveals John Singer Sargent’s passion for fashion — in service of art

Books

Life in the state of nature

In ‘Touched Out,’ Amanda Montei deftly illuminates how the girlhood training she received about her body also shapes ideas of what makes a ‘good’ mother and wife

The heart of ‘Dayswork’: ‘I seem to have contracted Melville.’

Movies

Fall is for great films: 40-plus movies to look forward to this season

Gayle Hunnicutt, Texan actress who thrived in Britain, dies at 80

‘Barbie’ tops ‘Super Mario’ as highest grossing 2023 film

Television

‘Frasier’ reboot pays tribute to dear, departed cast member

Ranking Tom Brady’s best commercials: What were the top ads featuring the Patriots legend?

A less colorful fall for TV viewers, but there’s still plenty to see

music

A new ‘Butterfly’ emerges from the BLO

Tedeschi Trucks Band bringing a ‘Garden Party’ to Boston

10 can’t-miss shows by musicians from the world over

Theater/Dance

10 dance performances to stir your soul this fall

As an ‘80s ‘misfit,’ Gary Gulman can look back on his awkward childhood and laugh

10 comedy shows for a fun-filled fall

Health

Changing the landscape of cancer care in R.I.: Lifespan, Brown to seek NCI designation

To better understand alcohol addiction, new research is turning to fruit flies

Stanford president to resign after investigation finds he failed to ‘decisively and forthrightly’ correct research

Obituaries

Sarah Wunsch, ACLU attorney whose rights cases reached far, dies at 75

William Phillips, who exposed corruption in police ranks, dies at 92

Bill Pinkney, pioneering Black sailor who circled the globe, dies at 87