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Israel, Palestinian officials trade blame for deadly hospital strike
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Medway family remains trapped in Gaza as deadly airstrikes continue nearby

Abood Okal and his wife had received an email from the US State Department saying they would be able to cross the southern border of Gaza into Egypt at Monday morning, but on Tuesday afternoon they were still in Gaza, an attorney said.

Palestinian Americans in Mass. worry for loved ones in Gaza

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame, as Biden heads to Mideast

The Wexner Foundation cuts ties with Harvard over Hamas response

‘No more safe places in Gaza’: Evacuees face airstrikes in north and south

House to vote again Wednesday after Republicans reject Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot

Additional voting was postponed as the House hit a standstill, stuck while Ohio Representative Jim Jordan works to shore up support from Republican colleagues to replace the ousted Kevin McCarthy for the job.

Proclaiming a grave threat to college sports, Charlie Baker takes push for national NIL policy to Congress
This was the former Massachusetts governor's first appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss name-image-likeness concerns since becoming president of the NCAA in March.

The landscape of college sports is changing by the minute, and not everyone is happy about it

Cambridge passes new affordable housing rules, paving the way for taller buildings

The amendments, which passed the council on a 6-3 vote, mark one of the more ambitious local efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in Massachusetts.
It’s fall and Greater Boston’s housing market is still frozen by interest rates

While Black Mountain ski area shuts down, Tenney Mountain reopens

Wakefield man, 18, indicted for allegedly trying to donate $700 to ISIS terrorists

Retired university dean killed while walking on nature trail; officials looking for ‘person of interest’

Injured police officers forced to retire seek faster track to full benefits

Woman with 2-year-old son in stroller seen in Mass. and Cass neighborhood, officials say

Newly released documents give inside look into the attack by, and takedown of, deadly Winthrop shooter

The vivid accounts of eyewitnesses and a Winthrop police sergeant are detailed in investigative files released Tuesday by Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden as he announced his finding that the fatal shooting of Allen was legally justified.

Graphic: What happened during the Winthrop shootings, turn by turn

The vicious attack lasted less than 15 minutes from beginning to end. What happened?

Patients say Dr. Derrick Todd, accused of performing inappropriate exams, seemed ‘warm’ and ‘caring’ at first
Later, they allege, he conducted inappropriate gynecological exams that amounted to sexual assault.

‘Was that normal?’ A guide to what should — and shouldn’t — happen during pelvic and breast exams.

Taylor Swift reportedly lends Rhode Island home to Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid

Her 'saltbox' house on the coast took their minds off New York.
COOKING

Spice up your standard chicken soup with versions around the world

Variations of comforting, brothy chicken soup are found in nearly every cuisine, including these bold options from Somalia, Thailand, and China.

Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie ‘Rust’

Special prosecutors are seeking to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie in 2021, describing Tuesday their preparations to present new information to a grand jury.

Help could be on the way in Patriots secondary, as Jack Jones returns to practice

The second-year cornerback has been sidelined by a hamstring injury that occurred a few days before the season opener.

Who are the potential candidates to lead the Red Sox’ baseball ops department?

Here is a look at those believed to be in the running — from both inside and outside the organization — to succeed Chaim Bloom.
GETTING SALTY

Hook + Line’s Mark Cina hopes to reel in guests to the Seaport for clam shack vibes and wood-grilled seafood

Cina grew up in Needham and cooked at various local favorites. With the sound of construction in the background, he paused to chat about his latest projects.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

An ultimatum for Qatar: Extradite the Hamas leader or face US wrath

The rich Persian Gulf sheikhdom has for years underwritten Hamas’s control of Gaza
SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden’s performance on Israel leaves the GOP looking foolish

EDITORIAL

How police chiefs are standing in the way of gun safety
RENÉE GRAHAM

In the battle between Israel and Hamas, another potent weapon — propaganda
Katherine Clark

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

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Another experiment bites the dust as ‘The Afterparty’ is canceled
Even when the plot wasn’t particularly compelling, the show's look and the stylistic enthusiasm were.

Deaths of two divers have Cape Ann scuba community asking questions
Authorities have yet to announce how two experienced divers died on an easy test dive last week off a beach in Rockport.

IRS will offer a new option to file your tax return in 13 states — and Massachusetts is one of them
For its first filing season, the program, Direct File, will be available in only 13 states and won’t be suitable for all taxpayers, the IRS announced on Tuesday.

Massachusetts House speaker says he will seek another term atop chamber
Ron Mariano's reelection bid — which he first confirmed when asked by reporters Tuesday — would further stabilize leadership in a chamber accustomed to long-serving speakers.

About 80 North Providence residents given 24 hours to vacate their condos amid ‘deplorable’ and ‘unsafe conditions’

“How am I supposed to pack up my life in just a few hours?” a 62-year-old Canterbury Village resident asked. “It’s criminal what they’ve done to every resident here.”

The median Uber and Lyft driver in Mass. makes $12.82 an hour, report finds
The union-backed study comes amid extended fight over whether gig drivers are contractors or employees of ride-hailing giants, and what they should be owed.

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Healey says Mass. can no longer guarantee room in shelter system, state on ‘verge of reaching capacity’

State officials said the state will stop adding more shelter units, and will implement a capacity limit on November 1. In their presentation Monday, state officials said they do not have enough units or funding to safely expand capacity beyond 7,500 families.

Biotech investors push to extend time before pills are subject to price negotiations
Consumer and senior advocates see the lobbying push as another attempt by the pharmaceutical industry to undermine measures to make drugs more affordable for Americans.

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Over the next two weeks, the line is getting its chance to show what public transportation can be.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Writing ‘Black Friend,’ a new book of essays, forced comedian Ziwe into ‘terrifying’ position

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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.

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

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Punishment for revenge porn is back on legislative agenda
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — full of nonsense but good for the presidential race
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If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

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In Boston City Council’s at-large race, a pair of serious contenders vie for an open seat

Two candidates predicted to do well in this fall’s City Ccouncil at-large field are Bridget Nee-Walsh, a South Boston native who makes her living as a union iron worker, and Henry Santana, who emigrated from the Dominican Republic as a young child, grew up in Mission Hill public housing, and most recently worked in City Hall.

Derrick Todd ‘committed indecent assault and battery of a sexual nature,’ according to newest allegations against the ex-Brigham doctor

A lawsuit filed Sept. 29 against the rheumatologist was unsealed in court Tuesday.
As I See It | Stan Grossfeld

Conquering fear in the saddle

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week Grossfeld takes us to the The Cumberland County Fair Rodeo in Maine.
NH BUSINESS

While Black Mountain ski area shuts down, Tenney Mountain reopens

New Hampshire’s oldest ski area won’t open this winter, but another small resort braves tough business conditions to offer an affordable skiing option.

Sports

high school basketball

New England-raised sensations Cooper Flagg and AJ Dybantsa to face off in Springfield during the 2024 HoopHall Classic

Flagg, from Newport, Maine, and Dybantsa, from Brockton, are ranked No. 1 nationally in their respective high school classes.
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From an early age, Pingree School’s Sadie Canelli found her comfort zone in net as a goalie

Pingree's three-year starting goalie, who has committed to play at the University of Indiana, always jumped at the chance to play in net. "I put on the pads for the very first time and loved it,” Canelli said.
NFL notebook

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence optimistic he can play Thursday night

Lawrence said his sprained left knee has progressed “really well through the past 24, 48 hours” and added that “I really like where it’s at.”
NFL

NFL to work with players’ union on allowing current and former players to participate in flag football in 2028 Olympics
COLLEGES

Proclaiming a grave threat to college sports, Charlie Baker takes push for national NIL policy to Congress
patriots notebook

Help could be on the way in Patriots secondary, as Jack Jones returns to practice

Business

Trump returns to his civil fraud trial, hears an employee and an appraiser testify against him

Donald Trump returned Tuesday to the civil fraud trial that imperils his real estate empire, watching and deploring the case as an employee and an outside appraiser testified that his company essentially put a thumb on the scale when sizing up his properties’ value.

IRS will offer a new option to file your tax return in 13 states — and Massachusetts is one of them

For its first filing season, the program, Direct File, will be available in only 13 states and won’t be suitable for all taxpayers, the IRS announced on Tuesday.

Retail sales rise solid 0.7% in September, reflecting US shoppers’ resilience despite higher prices

US tightens China’s access to advanced chips for artificial intelligence
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Older people rarely want hearing aids. A dementia study could change that.

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First Night Boston celebration moving to City Hall Plaza this year

Medway family remains trapped in Gaza as deadly airstrikes continue nearby

About 80 North Providence residents given 24 hours to vacate their condos amid ‘deplorable’ and ‘unsafe conditions’

sports

While Black Mountain ski area shuts down, Tenney Mountain reopens

EMass field hockey: On target with 10 goals, Norwood’s Shea Larkee headlines Players of the Week

There’s something Charlie McAvoy can do to be more like Bruins great Ray Bourque

business

Amazon, Tripadvisor, and other companies team up to battle fake reviews while FTC seeks to ban them

While Black Mountain ski area shuts down, Tenney Mountain reopens

How to use social media in wartime

politics

Trump returns to his civil fraud trial, hears an employee and an appraiser testify against him

Israel, Palestinian officials trade blame for Gaza hospital strike that killed at least 500. Follow live updates.

House to vote again Wednesday after Republicans reject Jordan for House speaker on the first ballot

Nation

Prosecutors seeking to recharge Alec Baldwin in fatal shooting on set of Western movie ‘Rust’

Wisconsin Republicans withhold university pay raises in fight over school diversity funding

Army, Navy, and Air Force struggle for recruits. The Marines have plenty.

World

Facing risky options for Gaza hostages, US turns to longtime mediator

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‘No more safe places in Gaza’: Evacuees face airstrikes in north and south

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Why I became a climate activist in my native Uganda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — full of nonsense but good for the presidential race

High-rise buildings pose a fatal threat to birds

lifestyle

In Boston, ‘Breaking Bad’ stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul talk mezcal, Market Basket, and the SAG-AFTRA strike

Tell us: What helped you make your romantic relationships or single life better?

A year later, it’s the same problem

food & dining

Spice up your standard chicken soup with versions around the world

Spreading some sweet news: Two Mass. companies win big in chocolate awards

SoapRocks are making hygiene beautiful

travel

Here’s a list of all the new dining, drinking, and shopping options in Logan’s upgraded Terminal E

A new role for tourism agencies: getting vacationers to stay permanently

Boston tops list of cities with the most expensive hotels in the country

Arts

🖌️ You have to get down to Newport to check out this art gallery this fall

At sea with ‘Forecast Form’ at the ICA

At the Addison, a Maine painter takes on the age-old conventions of maritime art

Books

Journalist Amy Yee’s ‘Far from the Rooftop of the World’ reflects 14 years of remarkably empathetic reporting

New comic anthology ‘Let Her Be Evil’ celebrates the unredeemable female villain in all her unrepentant glory

For Tony Todd, star of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,’ New England ties run deep

Movies

Taylor Swift reportedly lends Rhode Island home to Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid

‘Dicks: The Musical’ works best with a rowdy crowd

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ gives fans the best seat in the stadium

Television

Another experiment bites the dust as ‘The Afterparty’ is canceled

Phyllis Coates, the first Lois Lane on TV’s ‘Superman,’ dies at 96

This week’s TV: Ken Burns’s ‘American Buffalo,’ a British crime thriller, and news of a JFK series modeled on ‘The Crown’

music

Taylor Swift reportedly lends Rhode Island home to Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid

Maluma is a captivating ‘Don Juan’ at Agganis Arena

It’s time to vote for the Boston Music Awards

Theater/Dance

With a reimagined show, Blue Man Group adds some new hues

The State’s skewed sketch comedy was panned by critics, but then a funny thing happened

Moonbox’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ offers theatergoers an early peek at Arrow Street Arts in Cambridge

Health

Neil Steinberg, former CEO of Rhode Island Foundation, to chair R.I.’s new life sciences agency

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

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

Obituaries

Phyllis Coates, the first Lois Lane on TV’s ‘Superman,’ dies at 96

Suzanne Somers, actor who played Chrissy Snow on sitcom ‘Three’s Company,’ dies

Andy Bean, 11-time PGA Tour winner, dies from complications of lung surgery