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Hurricane Lee churns north, bringing strong winds and storm surges to coastal Mass., Cape Cod

While steadily weakening as it travels north in the Atlantic Ocean, Lee is expected to arrive late Friday, with peak storm surges coming Saturday morning.
Four tornadoes confirmed in Conn., Mass., and R.I. amid Wednesday thunderstorms
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These maps show how Hurricane Lee will affect New England

Shannon O’Brien, the state’s top cannabis regulator, suspended from role a year into her appointment

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has suspended Shannon O’Brien as the state’s top cannabis regulator, removing the former treasurer and one-time gubernatorial nominee only a year after she tapped O’Brien for the position.

Former Boston police officer indicted on Jan. 6 charges
A former Boston police officer was recently indicted on federal charges stemming from his alleged assault of an officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol.

Karen Read, accused of fatally running over her boyfriend, appears in court for pretrial hearing

Karen Read is accused of hitting her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, with her car and leaving him unconscious in a snowbank during a blizzard last year.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Dana-Farber blindsided Brigham and Women’s. The blowback will be strong.

Dana-Farber, in break with Brigham and Women’s, will build new cancer center with Beth Israel

State scrambles to secure Rhode Island’s Independent Man statue atop State House in advance of Hurricane Lee

President Biden says he’s sending top aides to Detroit to help with auto strike

A $100,000 lottery ticket is about to expire

‘This guy’s awesome, whoever he is’: These are MBTA drivers putting smiles on riders’ faces

Alone, these drivers may not be able to fix the T, but they can make the ride a little easier.

These maps show when foliage will peak in New England — and across the country

Not all foliage is created equal, and each region is expected to peak at different times.

Foliage for the first time: How our California friend helped us see fall’s colors with fresh eyes

 Your view: What are your memories of your first New England fall?

Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

Fall getaways your family will love. (Because let’s be real: Kids don’t really care about the pretty leaves.)

‘Great things are now in store’: Former Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom issues statement
The Red Sox fired Bloom before the first game of a doubleheader against the Yankees Thursday.

Alex Speier: Timing of Red Sox’ decision to fire Chaim Bloom came as a shock, but their decision to move on did not Dan Shaughnessy: Chaim Bloom is not the only guy to blame for this Red Sox mess

Now that a popular cold medicine has been found ineffective, what should sick people do?

After an FDA advisory panel found that an ingredient in many cold medicines does not work, doctors say that steam, rest, and hydration are the best remedies anyway.
Dan Shaughnessy | Dolphins at Patriots, Sun., 8:20 p.m.

Staying optimistic that the Patriots will beat the Dolphins, and other thoughts

The Patriots lost their opener at home last week, yet somehow, almost everyone walked out of Gillette Stadium feeling good about them.
Unconventional Preview: It doesn’t get easier Sunday night against the Dolphins

‘Pornographic films’ allegedly shot on yacht in Nantucket Harbor where retired doctor was arrested, man told police

The owner of the 80-foot yacht was arrested on drug and gun charges last week while the vessel was docked in Nantucket Harbor.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She grew up in the next town over from me’

These daters share a love for books and breweries. Will they end up on the same page?

After seeing 20-plus films in six days, our critic shares some final highlights from this year’s TIFF

"Sly" shows a new side of Sylvester Stallone, "Stamped from the Beginning" adapts Ibram X. Kendi’s book, and Richard Linklater’s "Hit Man" will hit the spot for any neo-noir lover.

Restaurants in R.I., Maine, still struggle to find workers

“We need to do more to keep these people in our industry,” said Dale Venturini, the CEO of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association.
These two Boston-area restaurants made Bon Appétit’s ‘Best New Restaurants’ list
Hispanic Heritage Month
CONNECTIONS

My life was in danger trying to help children in Guatemala. I had to choose exile.

Ahead of Central American Independence Day in Boston, I went searching for a taste of home

IDEAS | OMAR VEGA

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

The scourge of Mexican drug cartels

None of the ideas coming from the GOP presidential candidates hold much promise in successfully fighting the fentanyl drug trade.
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts tax relief can’t wait
W. Russell Neuman

Congress can’t regulate AI. It’s too complex.
IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Does Mass. give religious people a fair shot at adoption?
NEWSLETTERS

Kevin McCarthy’s trumped-up impeachment inquiry against President Biden

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Who was Peter Faneuil? A Bostonian, merchant, philanthropist — and slave trader.
Most Bostonians know little about the man for whom Faneuil Hall is named, who enriched himself by trafficking in human beings. Should knowing that history change the way the city remembers him?

Share your thoughts on Peter Faneuil: Merchant prince, philanthropist, slave trader

Peter Faneuil was an active trafficker who financed voyages from Boston to West Africa to purchase hundreds of slaves. And he kept at least five slaves to serve his own household.
Watch | Boston Globe Today: How and why we compiled the history of Peter Faneuil

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A dog is rescued in Wellesley, a man's cellphone is held hostage in Boston, two women fight over space on an MBTA bus, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

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Harvard kicks off 150th season of football vs. St. Thomas, and the Crimson are expecting good things
The Crimson finished 1-4 at Harvard Stadium in a 6-4 finish in 2022, but are 11-0 in their last 11 season openers at home.

Boston agtech firm Indigo Ag raises big round but sees drop in value
The 10-year-old company raised $250 million in new funding but took a steep reduction in valuation, well below the $3.5 billion it reached in 2020.

State Police arrest Brockton man who allegedly dragged trooper with car
State Police have arrested a 31-year-old Brockton man who allegedly dragged a trooper a short distance down the street with his car during a traffic stop Wednesday and then drove off, officials said.

After attacks, British prime minister says American XL Bully dogs are dangerous and will be banned

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described American XL Bully dogs as a “danger to our communities” and announced plans to ban them following a public outcry after a series of recent attacks.

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As Mitt Romney announces end of political career, Massachusetts’ influence remains

Those who have known Romney for decades say they saw unmistakable echoes of his time as governor of Massachusetts in his pragmatic streak in the hyper-partisan US Capitol.

Planned Parenthood hoped to meet the post-Roe moment, but layoffs shake its staff
A Globe review of documents and interviews with more than a dozen staffers painted a picture of Planned Parenthood in the year since the Dobbs decision as an entity that appears to have made decisions at odds with its stated goals.

chesto means business
After frosty start, Mayor Wu’s relationship with the business community appears to be warming
Wednesday's Chamber speech, and the response, reflects a growing recognition that the mayor and the business community need each other for Boston to thrive.

With flashier floods and stronger hurricanes, ‘I don’t think we know what normal is anymore’
Climate scientists say the extreme rainfall and flash floods in Leominster are now expected on a warming planet — and there’s much more to come.

Culture & Lifestyle

It’s back-to-school month — time for a pop quiz! Test yourself to see how well you know your New England campus novels.

In the Huntington’s ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ antisemitism hits home, again

In a documentary of her life, singer Carol Sloane receives her overdue applause

I tracked my reading with the obsessiveness of a pro athlete. It did not go well.

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

SCOT LEHIGH

So long, Mitt Romney, man of many masks

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

How to get the most out of college — and save liberal democracy
Carlo Ratti and Antoine Picon

AI is coming to our neighborhoods and will show us the future of cities

IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Probation is supposed to be an alternative to prison. It might be a trapdoor instead.
JOAN VENNOCHI

In City Council results, a shadow campaign between old and new Boston
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

Now that a popular cold medicine has been found ineffective, what should sick people do?

After an FDA advisory panel found that an ingredient in many cold medicines does not work, doctors say that steam, rest, and hydration are the best remedies anyway.
Hurricane Lee

Live updates: Effects of Hurricane Lee expected to peak Saturday morning in Boston

Hurricane Lee, a Category 1 storm churning in the Atlantic on Friday, looks poised to bring wind and rain to New England on Friday and Saturday, forecasters said. Follow live updates.

Shannon O’Brien, the state’s top cannabis regulator, suspended from role a year into her appointment

State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has suspended Shannon O’Brien as the state’s top cannabis regulator, removing the former treasurer and one-time gubernatorial nominee only a year after she tapped O’Brien for the position.

A $100,000 lottery ticket is about to expire

An unclaimed $100,000 lottery ticket purchased at Joe’s Kwik Market in Cambridge in September 2022 is about to expire,

Sports

red sox

‘Great things are now in store’: Former Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom issues statement

The Red Sox fired Bloom before the first game of a doubleheader against the Yankees Thursday.
Red Sox at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. (NESN)

Game 148: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups and notes

Brayan Bello will be on the mound when the Red Sox open a three-game series at Toronto Friday night.
Dan Shaughnessy

Staying optimistic that the Patriots will beat the Dolphins, and other thoughts

The Patriots lost their opener at home last week, yet somehow, almost everyone walked out of Gillette Stadium feeling good about them.
college football

Harvard kicks off 150th season of football vs. St. Thomas, and the Crimson are expecting good things
Chad Finn I Unconventional Preview

The Patriots’ opener was something to build on, but it doesn’t get easier Sunday night against the Dolphins
LPGA

Her father is the only coach she’s ever had. Now, she’s playing on the LPGA Tour — and winning.

Business

President Biden says he’s sending top aides to Detroit to help with auto strike

President Biden said Friday that he’s sending his top aides to Detroit to help with the auto strike, employers should share profits with unionized workers.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Dana-Farber blindsided Brigham and Women’s. The blowback will be strong.

Brigham leaders were sure they had a deal to extend their partnership with the famed cancer institute. Then Dana-Farber bolted and struck a deal with Beth Israel Deaconess.

TikTok hit with $368 million fine under Europe’s strict data privacy rules

Boston agtech firm Indigo Ag raises big round but sees drop in value
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Hispanic Heritage Month

Honoring 100 change-making leaders across Massachusetts
My Boston History

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Marcela García

What does it mean to lose special places where Latinos gather in Boston?
CONNECTIONS

My dad never forgot Rosh Hashana at Camp Myles Standish in 1944

metro

Karen Read, accused of fatally running over her boyfriend, appears in court for pretrial hearing

These maps show how Hurricane Lee will affect New England

Former Boston police officer indicted on Jan. 6 charges

sports

Eagles get big games from Devonta Smith, D’Andre Swift, hang on to beat mistake-prone Vikings

Red Sox rally but fall short against Yankees in back end of doubleheader

Aaron Rodgers announces he’s had surgery on his torn Achilles

business

Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation

Restaurants in R.I., Maine, still struggle to find workers

What’s at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers

politics

The Justice Department says there’s no valid basis for the judge to step aside from Trump’s DC case

As Mitt Romney announces end of political career, Massachusetts’ influence remains

Americans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost, new poll shows

Nation

Trial begins in Elijah McClain death, which sparked outrage over racial injustice in policing

California lawmakers approve bills including eviction protections and mental health care reform

Closing arguments set to begin in Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial over corruption charges

World

Dominican Republic closes border with Haiti, further stoking tensions

After attacks, British prime minister says American XL Bully dogs are dangerous and will be banned

Ukrainian forces reclaim a village in the east as part of counteroffensive

opinion

So long, Mitt Romney, man of many masks

Should business executives be funding the governor’s travel?

How to get the most out of college — and save liberal democracy

lifestyle

A parent’s coping guide for back-to-school teen anxiety

Dating in Boston has been rough

Appealing Ahmad lifts ‘Who Is Erin Carter?’ beyond foolishness

food & dining

Restaurants in R.I., Maine, still struggle to find workers

Citing sustainability, Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?

These two Boston-area restaurants made Bon Appétit’s ‘Best New Restaurants’ list

travel

Falling for Woodbury, ‘the most charming small town in Connecticut’

These maps show when foliage will peak in New England — and across the country

Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

Arts

At this Harvard exhibition, the maps are real but the places on them aren’t

Harvard museum director stepping down

At Abakus Projects, a show that asks: How compatible are efficiency and humanity?

Books

A lament for a vanishing paradise, through the 300-year history of one plot of land

It’s back-to-school month — time for a pop quiz! Test yourself to see how well you know your New England campus novels.

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 10

Movies

After seeing 20-plus films in six days, our critic shares some final highlights from this year’s TIFF

Drew Barrymore stalking suspect trespasses at fashion show looking for Emma Watson, police say

‘Scrapper’: A tender tale about a kid with serious mettle

Television

A so-so thriller is lurking in this ‘Wilderness’

Helena Bonham Carter, ‘Nolly’ coming to ‘Masterpiece’

Is Jeremy Strong selling his condo on Streeteasy?

music

Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service reach back 20 years

In a documentary of her life, singer Carol Sloane receives her overdue applause

Rapper Ice Spice and Dunkin’ collaborate on new Munchkins drink for fall

Theater/Dance

In the Huntington’s ‘Prayer for the French Republic,’ antisemitism hits home, again

In ART’s ‘Half-God of Rainfall,’ a storm is brewing

In ‘POTUS,’ the West Wing is nothing like ‘The West Wing’

Health

CVS, Walgreens illegally marketed ‘unapproved’ eye drops, FDA says

Ex-Johnson & Johnson CEO joins R.I. biotech company

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

Obituaries

Robert S. Bennett, Washington lawyer at home in a crisis, dies at 84

Eugene Peltola, husband of US Representative Mary Peltola of Alaska, dies in plane crash

Ian Wilmut, scientist behind Dolly the sheep, is dead at 79