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As government hurtles toward shutdown, McCarthy constrained by threats to his job

The California Republican has spent most of his speakership in this familiar spot: trying to get a must-pass piece of legislation through his far-right members who love nothing more than to remind him that just one of them could call a vote to strip him of his job.

Democrats flock to picket lines where workers worry about their electric vehicle push
Democrats love to talk about their love for unions but the UAW's EV jitters could complicate that relationship.

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support. Analysis: UAW strikes splits GOP presidential field, the latest sign of a changing political party

Workers at Mansfield parts facility among those joining UAW strike

Workers at a Stellantis parts distribution facility in Mansfield are among employees at 38 plants in 20 states joining the UAW strike, the labor group’s leader said Friday.

A Cape Cod clinic has begun offering medication abortions, and a faith-based group is pushing alternatives
For many on Cape Cod, the presence of the van signaled the start of a worrisome effort to undermine access to abortion services just months after a clinic, Health Imperatives, began offering medication abortions in Hyannis.

gary washburn
There is no place for fan violence in the stands at our sporting events
The recent tragedy at Gillette Stadium illustrates how things have gotten out of control.

The inscrutable Marty Baron

His new book reveals few personal details but there’s more to the famously private former editor of The Boston Globe and The Washington Post than he lets most people see.

Federal regulators rip MBTA after finding agency violated safety order

The T's general manager ordered a major executive shake-up as repair work gets halted due to continuing safety failures.
After new safety troubles, federal regulators impose restrictions to prevent further failures

‘We’ll take it’: After 20 months, tax relief finally appears on the cusp of passage

To what degree the package delivers, and who may benefit most from it, remains unclear.

Gold bars, envelopes of cash, a Mercedes-Benz: A look at what Robert Menendez and his wife are accused of
New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday on bribery charges in what officials described as a corrupt scheme that involved gold bars, envelopes of cash, and Menendez allegedly using his position to aid a foreign country.

New Jersey’s governor calls on Menendez to resign from Senate after second indictment Read the full indictment

Tropical Storm Ophelia off the mid-Atlantic coast producing winds just below hurricane force
Tropical Storm Ophelia gained strength as it churned toward the North Carolina coast on Friday, promising a weekend of heavy rain and windy conditions throughout the mid-Atlantic.

Dave Epstein: Tropical system arrives this weekend, but how much rain it brings to Mass. depends on how far north it moves

Teens harass Asian man and woman on Red Line, smash windows, threaten to rob passengers, police say

Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said the incident, reported to involve about five juveniles who boarded at Downtown Crossing, took place Thursday night on an Ashmont-bound train.

Boys accused of secretly photographing, making trading cards of girls at Bedford High School in N.H.

RED SOX 3, WHITE SOX 2
Too little, too late from Chris Sale to help save Red Sox’ season, but late rally to win eases sting for one night

Hispanic Heritage Month

Meet six Massachusetts leaders from Amplify LatinX’s ALX100

First-ever Festival Latino to highlight the Hispanic community’s traditions and culture

The Hispanic History I Carry With Me: Al Horford

How to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Boston

How much Mass. is in ‘Dumb Money,’ the movie about Brockton investor ‘Roaring Kitty’ and his GameStop gambit?

Released last week, “Dumb Money” is the brainchild of Harvard grads about an unassuming Brockton investor.

Jay Leno on his ‘ridiculous’ R.I. house, how he’s feeling, and why he likes Joe Biden

Leno will be inducted into the Rhode Island Italian-American Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 in Providence.
dan shaughnessy

Yes, Week 3 is a genuine must-win game for the Patriots, and other thoughts

A loss Sunday to the Jets means the Patriots season will be effectively over before the Red Sox season officially ends.
Opinion

Teens Speak

We asked. They delivered. Teens from across the country offer a candid look at how they’re navigating life, school, friendships, social media, expectations, and so much more.
Tell us: What do you think it means to be a teenager today?
Kelly Meraw

A daring hope for Catholic women
EDITORIAL

State-funded housing too precious to be left vacant
SCOT LEHIGH

The Rolling Stones keep rolling on
NEWSLETTERS

Dennis Rodman’s unflagging queer allyship

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

More recent News

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019
“The maintenance and cleaning of the hood was a factor” in causing the fire that destroyed the Harborside Inn, inspectors wrote in a report obtained by the Globe.

FAA investigating after green laser strikes two JetBlue flights and helicopter near Boston
A helicopter crew reported being struck by a laser as they landed at a Boston hospital Thursday night, hours after two commercial airplanes were reportedly targeted by a laser as they approached Logan International Airport, according to the FAA.

Clarence Thomas secretly participated in Koch network donor events
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has attended at least two Koch donor summits, putting him in the extraordinary position of having helped a political network that has brought multiple cases before the Supreme Court.

Maine fugitive arrested in Mississippi faces murder charge

Andrew Redmond, 34 of Augusta, was wanted in connection to the death of Tyler Robinson, also 34 and from Augusta, whose body was discovered on the side of Old Belgrade Road the night of July 28, Maine State Police said.

Man shot in Lowell flown to Boston hospital
The man was found shot in the back in an apartment near 200 Market St. around noon Friday. A suspect was arrested, police said.

State trooper dragged by car in Holyoke, suspect in custody, authorities say
The driver sped away but crashed farther down the road and ran into the woods, where he was later located by a State Police K-9 unit, authorities said.

Globe Summit 2023
Globe Summit

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks creative inspiration with Jeneé Osterheldt at Globe Summit

The Springfield native discussed inspirations for her award-winning "Black Panther" designs, growing up in Springfield, and her path to Hollywood.
Social justice groups are ‘already solving the problems.’ Now they need more from philanthropists, panelists say. See more from Globe Summit 2023

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The suspension of the state’s top cannabis regulator was unprecedented. But was it legal?

Some fear it could set a dangerous precedent for those named to a state commission or board to be sidelined without knowing why.

Bob Ryan
ESPN takes its shot at the NBA’s all-time top 30 — and it’s pretty much on target
These kinds of "best of" lists and rankings are bound to create arguments, but we have few complaints with this tabulation.

‘I had to take the long view.’ Ibram Kendi defends management of embattled research center.
One week after laying off more than half the staff of his Center for Antiracist Research, Ibram X. Kendi disputed allegations of mismanagement from former employees and said the center is not in financial distress.

Climate tech is buzzing in Boston. Here are six young workers leading the way.
With so much at stake in the climate crisis, the cleantech industry needs top minds to tackle its biggest problems. So who is going into this field and driving innovation locally?

Culture & Lifestyle

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

Fiddlehead frontman (and schoolteacher) Pat Flynn claims the space where hardcore and history meet

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Manet, Degas, and the nude that changed everything

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

Don’t blame domestic violence victims in child welfare cases
RENÉE GRAHAM

US support for Ukraine is waning. That’s a bad sign for democracy.
PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

Can anybody stop Donald Trump?

EDITORIAL

A fire at a Sutton motel raises questions about shelters the state is opening for migrants

Evy Peña

When FIFA brings the World Cup to Boston, it must commit to workers’ rights
IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

My farewell love letter to Boston

Metro

FAA investigating after green laser strikes two JetBlue flights and helicopter near Boston

A helicopter crew reported being struck by a laser as they landed at a Boston hospital Thursday night, hours after two commercial airplanes were reportedly targeted by a laser as they approached Logan International Airport, according to the FAA.

Federal regulators rip MBTA after finding agency violated safety order

The T's general manager ordered a major executive shake-up as repair work gets halted due to continuing safety failures.

Leominster hospital maternity unit set to close Saturday

Lawsuit over closure is filed as Governor orders a review of the impact.

Irish guests visit with painting of Healey family’s ancestral home

Patrick Teahan, introduced by state Senator Marc Pacheco as a Healey relative, visited Thursday’s Senate session with a large delegation from Kerry and Cork and brought along the painting as a gift for his cousin.

Sports

ROYALS 7, ASTROS 5

Cole Ragans goes six innings as Royals beat Astros to knock them out of the AL West lead

Ragans gave up three hits and two runs over six strong innings, and the Kansas City Royals used two big innings to defeat Houston, 7-5.
TWINS 8, ANGELS 6

Twins lock up another AL Central title under manager Rocco Baldelli with win over Angels

Minnesota has won the division crown three times in Baldelli's five seasons. The Twins have lost 18 straight postseason games, with their last win coming in Game 1 of the 2004 ALDS.
HS FOOTBALL: SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL 44, XAVERIAN 41

Henry Hasselbeck fuels furious second-half rally for No. 1 Xaverian, but Springfield Central prevails in thriller

The Michigan State-bound senior finished 22-of-34 passing for 247 yards and three touchdowns, adding 85 rushing yards, a touchdown, and a 2-point conversion for the Hawks.
RANGERS 8, MARINERS 5

Rangers back on top of AL West after win in opener over Mariners, and loss by Astros
HARVARD 34, BROWN 31

Harvard piles up 464 yards of offense, needs every one of them to earn win over Brown
HS FOOTBALL: BB&N 35, MILTON ACADEMY 21

BB&N’s Bo MacCormack had the right stuff to spoil Milton Academy coach Mike Mason’s debut

Business

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services.
RI BUSINESS

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

“The maintenance and cleaning of the hood was a factor” in causing the fire that destroyed the Harborside Inn, inspectors wrote in a report obtained by the Globe.

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support.

Adidas CEO Gulden apologizes for statements on Ye
magazine
Your Home: Make It Modern

Their home taste was traditional. Then they moved to Lexington’s Peacock Farm.
CONNECTIONS

I used to dread being dragged to the golf course by my dad. Then he got sick.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We both have unique jobs so it was interesting hearing about hers’
MISS CONDUCT

A relative gives me the same gift every year but I don’t use it. How do I stop it?

metro

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

Cyclist hit by vehicle in Dorchester, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

‘We’ll take it’: After 20 months, tax relief finally appears on the cusp of passage

sports

Yes, Week 3 is a genuine must-win game for the Patriots, and other thoughts

After a worrying Week 1 loss, No. 13 Duxbury finds its footing by flattening No. 6 Franklin

Chris Bassitt becomes AL’s second 15-game winner as Blue Jays beat Rays

business

Workers at Mansfield parts facility among those joining UAW strike

Tax relief is just one piece of the competitive puzzle

Affordable housing in the Seaport? That’s the plan.

politics

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

Democrats flock to picket lines where workers worry about their electric vehicle push

N.J. Senator Bob Menendez and his wife indicted in bribery scandal

Nation

Tropical Storm Ophelia off the mid-Atlantic coast producing winds just below hurricane force

Judge questions Georgia prosecutors’ effort to freeze a new law that could weaken their authority

Justice Clarence Thomas reportedly attended Koch network donor events

World

Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘at the cusp’ of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Leaders of Syria and China announce strategic partnership as part of Asian Games diplomacy

Ukraine hits headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol

opinion

Newburyport cemented its woes by banishing train station to outskirts

Hypocrisy is written into ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

Just for its climate impact, Cape airport plan doesn’t fly

lifestyle

The 11th annual Tell It Slant Poetry Festival unites poets at the altar of Emily Dickinson

I can see his new life, literally, through his window

Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter talks creative inspiration with Jeneé Osterheldt at Globe Summit

food & dining

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

Naomi Campbell shared that she’s pre-menopausal. She’s not the only one.

travel

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

This Maine stout ranks among the country’s best seasonal beers, according to USA Today

There’s a travel secret to overcoming the frustration of being locked out of the region’s most scenic races

Arts

Manet, Degas, and the nude that changed everything

Two photo shows capture the shapes of water

Rare Wyeth painting bought for $4 at N.H. thrift store sells for $150,000 at auction

Books

Author readings around Boston Sept. 24-30

Arrowsmith Press organizes memorial reading for Ukrainian novelist killed in bombing; annual Provincetown Book Festival opens Sept. 29; celebrating the art of indie comics and graphic novels

50 years of Ms.: Sisterhood at the Smith archives

Movies

How much Mass. is in ‘Dumb Money,’ the movie about Brockton investor ‘Roaring Kitty’ and his GameStop gambit?

Fifth annual Taiwan Film Festival of Boston brings six Taiwanese films to the AMC at Boston Common

‘Dumb Money’ — is it worth yours?

Television

Coming in November: ‘NCIS’ franchise expands down under

Jay Leno on his ‘ridiculous’ R.I. house, how he’s feeling, and why he likes Joe Biden

‘Sex Education’ ends at just the right time

music

A maverick triumphant: John Zorn at 70

Ireland’s Mick Flannery is finally getting a foothold in America

The Replacements’ ‘Tim’ gets the sparkling remix it deserves, with ample doses of thunder

Theater/Dance

At Raising Voices fest, Taylor Mac will dig into ‘24-Decade History of Popular Music’

A murder, a marriage, a ghost, and some barbecue. ‘Fat Ham’ adds new flavors to ‘Hamlet.’

In ‘POTUS,’ seven stressed women and one clown for a president

Health

In its first year, calls to 988 Lifeline increase 50 percent in Rhode Island

Dana-Farber deal highlights a surprising trend: New cancer centers are in vogue

Your health insurance costs are likely going up in R.I. next year. Here’s by how much.

Obituaries

Giorgio Napolitano, former Italian president and first ex-Communist in that post, has died at 98

Jango Edwards, clown who challenged his art form, dies at 73

Buddy Teevens, gridiron innovator and iconic Dartmouth football coach, dies at 66 after bicycle accident