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Palestinians rush to buy food and struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation
The war — which was ignited by a bloody and wide-ranging assault on Israel by Hamas militants — has already claimed at least 2,500 lives on both sides.

Campus disputes over Israeli-Palestinian conflict turn uglier

Tensions escalated on Wednesday as an out-of-state group drove trucks through Harvard Square with images of students, and Tufts denounced a statement from one of its own student groups.

Israel’s war with Hamas echoes through Mass. tech and life sciences industries

Hundreds of Israeli employees at Massachusetts life science companies are coping with the trauma of the atrocities and war raging in the Middle East while having to navigate work and responsibilities here.

Here’s what to know on the sixth day of the Israel-Hamas war

Lexington woman mourns husband, brother-in-law, friend killed in Hamas attacks on Israel

‘This touches everybody’: As war rages, local rabbis focus on safety and solidarity

Four things to know about the Boston Public Schools facilities conditions assessment

“The data confirms what we already know,” Superintendent Mary Skipper said. “Our buildings are safe, but many are in terrible condition.”

Nominated to be House speaker, Steve Scalise is left searching for Republican votes to win the gavel
Having won the nomination to be the next House speaker, Representative Steve Scalise is facing a familiar fight trying to shore up the votes.

What to know about Scalise, nominee for speaker

PERSPECTIVE
Migrant children in Boston deserve to be healthy, too
Amid the migrant crisis, inadequate health care coverage and strained public housing infrastructure are preventing pediatricians from treating the most vulnerable.

Turtleboy blogger arrested on witness intimidation charges in connection with Karen Read case, officials say
The controversial blogger behind the Turtleboy website pleaded not guilty Wednesday afternoon in Stoughton District Court and was released on personal recognizance.

‘I was very uncomfortable’: Dozens of women file class action suit against ex-Brigham doctor accused of sexual abuse

The lawsuit casts a wide net among defendants, laying blame not just on Dr. Derrick Todd but on those who employed him or under whose auspices he practiced.

As climate risks mount, state unveils new plan to adapt

In the face of climate change and extreme weather, the Healey administration unveiled ResilientMass — an update to its 2018 climate adaptation plan with 127 state agency actions to respond to the changing climate.

$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
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The future of work has arrived — and the CEO of Slack isn’t looking back

Lidiane Jones said she believes technological innovation will be essential to unlock collaboration between those working from home and those in the office.
Globe Magazine

Older people rarely want hearing aids. A dementia study could change that.

If left untreated, hearing loss can be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline in older adults. But there’s encouraging news.
TELEVISION REVIEW

‘Lessons in Chemistry’: Sexism in the lab, and everywhere else

The Apple TV+ series starring Brie Larson is a simple tale of determination against the odds, with little of the blurry morality that you often find in more recent TV stories.
Opinion
IDEAS | IAN URBINA

The return of an old scourge reveals a deep sickness in the global fishing industry

Chinese fishing vessels stay at sea for years at a time, forcing their crews to confront severe malnutrition. Americans who eat seafood are implicated too.
EDITORIAL

Saving lives the goal of stepped up gun reform law
ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The cycle of violence starts with the Israeli occupation
LETTERS

BPS has to face hard task of closing schools it no longer needs
JOAN VENNOCHI

Should Markey have been booed for calling for ‘de-escalation’ of violence in Israel-Hamas war?

Hispanic Heritage Month

On the air and off, José Massó has been heard

Rarely seen snapshots of Latino Boston

During Hispanic Heritage Month, doctor says R.I. can do better: ‘Taco Tuesday is not progress. It is appeasement.’

DEVRA FIRST

10 restaurants that capture the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month

More recent News

The Mrs. Essex County pageant is old-fashioned, by design
The pageant for married women, which has been at the Topsfield Fair for 52 years, is not about beauty, it’s about being a homemaker.

Caroline Ellison, saying Sam Bankman-Fried corrupted her values, found relief when truth came out
After several hours on the witness stand, the Newton native got choked up as she described the final days of FTX and Alameda, saying that the early November period before the businesses filed for bankruptcy “was overall the worst week of my life.”

Startup fundraising in Mass. drops to 2020 levels
Startups in the state raised $4 billion across 163 deals — the lowest amount of money in a quarter in three years, and the fewest number of deals in a quarter since 2016.

Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton remains in intensive care as donations pour in
Retton’s daughters posted a message on Instagram saying their mother “continues to fight” and thanked the thousands who have donated money to help take care of Retton’s medical bills.

RI REPORT PODCAST
Ruth Simmons recounts her journey from daughter of sharecroppers to trailblazing Ivy League president
On the Rhode Island Report, the former Brown University president talks about the importance of teachers, the US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, and legacy admissions to college.

Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’
The studios announced that they had suspended contract negotiations late Wednesday night, saying the gap between the two sides was too great to make continuing worth it.

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Recommended reads

A blue state, but Massachusetts’ electorate has become something else: the cradle of independents

The number of unenrolled voters is surging and they now account for 61 percent of the state’s 4.7 million voters. That, by one analysis, is the highest share of independent voters in any state.

Cold Case Files
Shooting victim’s body was found in 1975 buried in shallow grave in Burlington
The body is listed on the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System website, a database for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed people.

Cold Case Files: A new series in The Boston Globe

Gen Z’s formative years were disrupted by national issues. Now they’re ready to vote.
Interviews with two dozen students from historically Black colleges and universities in Atlanta show they recognize their powerful role in the electorate.

During Amazon Prime sales, you can get a 55-inch TV for $249. But is that really good for consumers?
The company’s big discounts benefit shoppers — even though Amazon’s overall behavior has drawn regulatory scrutiny.

Culture & Lifestyle

In Boston, a new pipeline of banned books to benefit readers in Florida

A (mostly) solo Nick Cave reinterprets his vast songbook at the Wang

Boston Palestine Film Festival cancels in-person screenings, will offer only virtual programming this year

In John Singer Sargent’s portraits, worlds of wealth and privilege

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

IDEAS | KEVIN LEWIS

Social Studies: Tracking the Fox News effect; a sad truth about Jan. 6; mindfulness in police
Katherine Clark

To my House GOP colleagues: Choose bipartisanship, not extremism, with next speaker

Carine Hajjar

After Hamas attack, universities have a role to play
Elissa Ely

My very old, very good dog
EDITORIAL

Why is the state still letting places like Braintree kill the housing we desperately need?
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

At Dartmouth forum, experts on Middle East try making sense of the senseless

Emotions ran high as experts on the Israel-Palestine conflict spoke at a forum at Dartmouth college on Tuesday, just five days after Hamas attacked Israel.

Four things to know about the Boston Public Schools facilities conditions assessment

“The data confirms what we already know,” Superintendent Mary Skipper said. “Our buildings are safe, but many are in terrible condition.”
RI REPORT PODCAST

Ruth Simmons recounts her journey from daughter of sharecroppers to trailblazing Ivy League president

On the Rhode Island Report, the former Brown University president talks about the importance of teachers, the US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, and legacy admissions to college.
FOOD & DINING

‘Cooking for someone is the greatest expression of love’: Jacques Pépin on love, loss, and eating alone

In his latest book, “Jacques Pépin Cooking My Way,” the celebrated French chef focuses on simplicity, economy, and efficiency.

Sports

high school sports

As its clash in court with Bishop Fenwick looms, the MIAA pulls back the curtain on its contentious waiver process

Private schools request prized fifth-year waivers at a much higher rate than public schools but have fewer granted. The MIAA says there is a reason for that.
DIAMONDBACKS 4, DODGERS 2

Diamondbacks complete surprising sweep of Dodgers in NLDS behind four-homer inning

Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte, Christian Walker, and Gabriel Montero hit solo home runs in the fourth inning. Mookie Betts (0 for 11 in the series) and the Los Angeles offense had no answers against Arizona in the series.
nhl

Family of the late Chris Snow drops ceremonial puck at Calgary Flames season opener

Snow, who died at 42 after a courageous battle with ALS, was an assistant general manager for the Flames.
aces 104, liberty 76

A’ja Wilson powers Las Vegas Aces to being one victory away from repeating as WNBA champions

Nets coach says team from Israel wants to play exhibition game Thursday despite war at home
ASTROS 3, TWINS 2

Astros secure seventh straight ALCS appearance by delivering knockout blow to Twins in Game 4

Business

Israel’s war with Hamas echoes through Mass. tech and life sciences industries

Hundreds of Israeli employees at Massachusetts life science companies are coping with the trauma of the atrocities and war raging in the Middle East while having to navigate work and responsibilities here.
podcast | say more with shirley leung

The future of work has arrived — and the CEO of Slack isn’t looking back

Lidiane Jones said she believes technological innovation will be essential to unlock collaboration between those working from home and those in the office.

US inflation may have risen only modestly last month as Fed officials signal no rate hike is likely

More Americans support striking auto workers than car companies, new poll shows
magazine
Globe Magazine

Older people rarely want hearing aids. A dementia study could change that.
Globe Magazine

A fraught question for the children of Alzheimer’s: Is it coming for us?
LOVE LETTERS

I knew in my gut he was cheating. But I needed proof.

COOKING

Three recipes that keep pork chops tender and juicy

metro

At Newton forum on antisemitism, a pledge for solidarity with Israel

Missing 96-year-old woman from South End, found safe

Campus disputes over Israeli-Palestinian conflict turn uglier

sports

Bruins celebrated their past, then went about trying to erase recent history with an opening victory over Blackhawks

Bruins open their 100th season by beating Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks

Top-ranked Newton North girls’ volleyball rallies from first-set setback to score ‘gritty win’ over Westborough

business

Startup fundraising in Mass. drops to 2020 levels

Eastern Bank closing branches

‘I was very uncomfortable’: Dozens of women file class action suit against ex-Brigham doctor accused of sexual abuse

politics

The US is moving quickly to boost Israel’s military. A look at what assistance it is providing.

Nominated to be House speaker, Steve Scalise is left searching for Republican votes to win the gavel

Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming House speaker might require a brawl

Nation

Hollywood studios break off strike talks with actors, who slam ‘bullying tactics’

$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California

Inside the East vs. West rap rivalry that led to the murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G. in 1990s

World

Palestinians rush to buy food and struggle under strikes as Israel readies possible ground operation

Germany offers Israel military help and promises to crack down at home on support for Hamas

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North’s leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin

opinion

Israel and Gaza: In the futility of modern war, there are no winners

To my House GOP colleagues: Choose bipartisanship, not extremism, with next speaker

Black women don’t owe you likability

lifestyle

Artist and poet Tyler Gaca on capturing the surreal, whimsical, and ghostly in the everyday

We blocked each other

I live close to my ex

food & dining

She’s spreading the word about butter

A sweet new offering: wood-fired maple sugar from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom

Yellow peas are transformed into gluten-free pastas

travel

Artsy views from Boston to Brattleboro, plus the bottom line on comfortable seating

Author Caroline Kepnes on pillowcases, peppermint patties, and the passenger from hell

Passport wait times are getting shorter

Arts

Polly Apfelbaum won’t be walled in

A monster mash meets supercharged memes in Cristóbal Cea’s ‘No Monsters, No Paradise’

In John Singer Sargent’s portraits, worlds of wealth and privilege

Books

The poetry of storm in Portland author’s new collection; literary festival in Concord opens on Friday; Blue Hill festival features art, authors, and foliage

In Boston, a new pipeline of banned books to benefit readers in Florida

Salman Rushdie to release memoir about being stabbed onstage last year

Movies

Boston Palestine Film Festival cancels in-person screenings, will offer only virtual programming this year

R.I. film producer found guilty in $100,000 scam to remake ‘Tales from the Crypt’

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business

Television

‘Lessons in Chemistry’: Sexism in the lab, and everywhere else

The new ‘Frasier’ is a tiresome update of a tired series

R.I. film producer found guilty in $100,000 scam to remake ‘Tales from the Crypt’

music

A tribute album to Nanci Griffith, begun when she was alive, comes to fruition at last

‘Landscape enthusiast’ Ben Cosgrove has composed music for the likes of NASA and Acadia National Park

A (mostly) solo Nick Cave reinterprets his vast songbook at the Wang

Theater/Dance

British comic Russell Howard brings his mix of wonder and silliness to the Shubert stage

Husband-and-wife duo Daredevil Chicken are wedded to comedy

Boston Ballet packs a lot into ‘Fall Experience’

Health

R.I. life sciences agency inches closer to becoming reality

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

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

Obituaries

Hughes Van Ellis, Tulsa massacre survivor, dies at 102

Florence Fisher, advocate for opening adoption records, dies at 95

Frank Chin, Chinatown activist who built community’s political power, dies