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‘Multiple casualties’ in Lewiston, Maine, shootings, authorities say in late-night presser
Police identified 40-year-old Robert Card as a “person of interest” in connection with the shootings, according to a statement.

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Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

‘Tick tock’: Now that the House has a speaker, Congress has a big to-do list and not much time to act
Lawmakers face a federal government shutdown deadline on Nov. 17 and a White House call for more than $160 billion for immediate national security and domestic priorities.

Mike Johnson is the new House speaker, but the ally of Donald Trump faces same GOP challenges ahead

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

Advocates call for answers over Boston police internal affairs investigation
Police reform advocates on Wednesday called on Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox to be more forthcoming about his handling of an internal affairs investigation of a police captain.

Details revealed from unsealed court docs in Lindsay Clancy case

Newly unsealed court documents this week provided a stark look at the physical and electronic evidence in the case against Lindsay Clancy, the 33-year-old Duxbury woman charged with murdering her three small children in January.

Boston City Council approves resolution to rename Faneuil Hall

Man arrested following standoff at home with police in Weymouth

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time

The soaring death toll from the bombardment is unprecedented in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It augurs an even greater loss of life in Gaza once Israeli forces backed by tanks and artillery launch an expected ground offensive aimed at crushing Hamas militants.

Students at several Mass. colleges staging protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, joining nationwide rallies
The local demonstrations were held at multiple institutions including Harvard Divinity School, Smith College, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, and Tufts University.

‘All it takes is one airstrike to miss its target’: Medway family in Gaza fears anticipated ground invasion
Abood Okal, in an audio message recorded Wednesday morning and shared with the Globe, was worried for his family’s safety amid word of a larger offensive by Israel’s armed forces. They and other Americans are still waiting to leave Gaza.

Boston City Council passes ordinance making it easier for police to clear tents at Mass. and Cass
The Boston City Council on Wednesday voted to make it easier for police to clear tent encampments from streets and sidewalks, the city’s latest effort to address dangerous conditions and a humanitarian crisis near Mass. and Cass.

CELTICS 108, KNICKS 104

Kristaps Porzingis makes historic debut, comes up big late as Celtics down Knicks in season opener

The 7-foot, 3-inch forward scored 30 points, the most by a player in his Boston debut, as the Celtics were challenged but made big buckets in the final minutes to beat New York.
Beyond the Gilded Gate

One house, one family, and the fading dream of homeownership

Within 100 years, a Watertown family has watched the seams of the American Dream coming apart — one stitch, one generation at a time.
Tell us your family’s Greater Boston homeownership story

Explore the project

A $2 million effort to ‘level up’ Downtown Boston

The initiative aims to recalibrate downtown, and the the business improvement district’s work within it, to a post-pandemic reality.
MOVIES

Bill Burr’s controversial movie ‘Old Dads’ opens at No. 1 on Netflix’s charts

The Canton comic’s directorial debut is drawing ire from critics but praise from fans.
Four things to know abouBreslow

Judge rules against BC swimmers and divers seeking anonymity in hazing case

"The plaintiffs have failed to offer any evidence that their conditions or harms will worsen as a result of the disclosure of their names," said the judge.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Passionate debate over the Israel-Hamas war is fine. Violence is not.

Dehumanizing rhetoric is making both Jews and Muslims fearful. Elected officials and civic leaders could do more to counter the vitriol.
IDEAS | Boštjan Videmšek

‘If we stop fighting, we, Ukrainians, will be gone.’

JEFF JACOBY

Say it again, Supremes: Forced union dues in government are illegal
Nadav Tamir

Israel must maintain its democracy despite war with Hamas
LETTERS

Pregnant women face a desperate scramble in family shelter crisis

More recent News

Murder warrant issued for Gardner man wanted in wife’s slaying; search for suspect in woods suspended
The search for Aaron Pennington, wanted on a murder warrant in the killing of his wife, was suspended late Wednesday afternoon. It will not resume Thursday unless investigators find new information, State Police said.

Trump is fined $10,000 over a comment he made outside court in his New York civil fraud trial
The fine came after former president Donald Trump was called to the witness stand to explain his comment outside the courtroom about “a person who’s very partisan sitting alongside” the judge in the case, Judge Arthur Engoron.

TELEVISION
Tom Bergeron details ‘betrayal’ that led to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ departure
In a new podcast, the Haverhill native opens up about his exit from the show.

Providence officer acquitted of assault given ‘last chance’ after falling asleep on job
Officer Jeann Lugo’s six-month agreement would allow the city to circumvent the controversial Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights if he gets in trouble again.

Are Toucher and Rich on 98.5 The Sports Hub breaking up?
Co-host Fred Toucher recently signed a multiyear contract extension but longtime co-host Rich Shertenlieb has not.

N.H. Democrats plan write-in effort to give Biden a primary win, with his name not appearing on the ballot
New Hampshire Democrats involved in the write-in effort said they would launch the grassroots campaign in the next few days.

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Red Sox make Craig Breslow hire official. Here’s what team officials had to say.

“I couldn’t be more excited to return to the Boston Red Sox, an organization that means so much to my family and to me,” Breslow said in a release.

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One family scammed the lottery for $20 million. Then their luck ran out.
A Watertown father and sons cashed more than 14,000 winning tickets, but something just didn’t add up. Inside the largest lottery scheme in Massachusetts history.

Biogen, Eli Lilly present new clinical data in race to field Alzheimer’s treatments
Cambridge-based Biogen is vying with the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly for leadership in the emerging multibillion-dollar market for Alzheimer’s therapies.

After more than a century of blade-making, Gillette set to end manufacturing in South Boston
The company will move its production facility to Andover, though about 750 corporate jobs will stay at Fort Point headquarters.

Culture & Lifestyle

David C. Howse is leaving ArtsEmerson for presidency of California college

Bill Burr’s controversial movie ‘Old Dads’ opens at No. 1 on Netflix’s charts

Institute of Contemporary Art director Jill Medvedow to retire

Roz Chast draws on eggs with melted wax

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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.

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

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Transforming screen time: Kids can use smartphones to enhance their creativity
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Massachusetts needs more builders of color
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Metro

At least 16 killed in shootings in Lewiston, Maine. ‘Person of Interest’ identified, police say

Robert Card, 40, as a “person of interest” who should be considered “armed and dangerous,” according to a statement issued by Lewiston police Wednesday night.
Lewiston shootings

Authorities identify person of interest in Lewiston, Maine, shootings. Follow live updates.

Maine State Police confirmed an active shooter at multiple locations in the city of Lewiston, a spokeswoman said. Follow live updates.

Advocates call for answers over Boston police internal affairs investigation

Police reform advocates on Wednesday called on Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox to be more forthcoming about his handling of an internal affairs investigation of a police captain.

Students at several Mass. colleges staging protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, joining nationwide rallies

The local demonstrations were held at multiple institutions including Harvard Divinity School, Smith College, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, and Tufts University.

Sports

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

It’s just one game, but it’s already obvious Kristaps Porzingis can make a difference for Celtics

Porzingis’s first game as a Celtic, a season-opening win over the Knicks, was wildly successful.
CELTICS 108, KNICKS 104

Kristaps Porzingis makes historic debut, comes up big late as Celtics down Knicks in season opener

The 7-foot, 3-inch forward scored 30 points, the most by a player in his Boston debut, as the Celtics were challenged but made big buckets in the final minutes to beat New York.
mlb

Max Scherzer has cut on thumb but expects to able to pitch for Rangers in World Series

Scherzer said he pitched with the cut on his right thumb in Games 3 and 7 of the AL Championship Series against the Astros.
mlb

Rangers’ Nate Eovaldi, Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen slated to start Game 1 of World Series
mlb notebook

Diamondbacks fought through tough times, on and off the field, to make it to World Series
NFL

Former NFL player Sergio Brown, charged with killing his mother, has been denied release

Business

Strong US economic growth for last quarter likely reflected consumers’ resistance to Fed rate hikes

The government is expected to report stellar growth for the US economy during the July-September quarter, highlighting the durability of consumer and business spending despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the expansion with high interest rates.

Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.

Trump is fined $10,000 over a comment he made outside court in his New York civil fraud trial
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Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 23 - Oct. 29

metro

Harvard students’ play recalls spirited, sometimes unruly, life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Boston City Council approves resolution to rename Faneuil Hall

Bangladeshi artists urge General Electric to halt involvement in natural gas project

sports

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in concussion protocol

Manager Dusty Baker, who led the Astros to World Series title last year, says he is retiring

Jeff Moore has surging Tabor Academy primed for its football clash with Lawrence Academy in a battle of Independent School League unbeatens

business

Strongest US economic growth since 2021 puts Fed in tough spot

A $2 million effort to ‘level up’ Downtown Boston

MGM Springfield reaches $6.8 million settlement with AG’s office over wage violations

politics

As world roils, US and China seek to ease strained ties and prepare for possible Biden-Xi summit

Mike Johnson is the new House speaker, but the ally of Donald Trump faces same GOP challenges ahead

New US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one

Nation

An increase in harassment against Jewish and Muslim Americans has been reported since Hamas attacks

Biden, shifting tone, stresses need for Palestinian state after war

Trump ordered to pay $10,000 in new punishment for breaking gag order

World

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time

Israeli airstrikes surge in Gaza, destroying homes and killing dozens at a time

Fearing airstrikes and crowded shelters, Palestinians in north Gaza defy Israeli evacuation orders

opinion

Boston City Council: Globe endorses Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, and Santana for at-large seats

Transforming screen time: Kids can use smartphones to enhance their creativity

Standardize wheelchair design so that users aren’t sidelined

lifestyle

Your ultimate guide to Halloween Week in Salem: from tricks to treats

I think I want a postnuptial agreement

These founders couldn’t find Boston nightlife for queer people of color — so they created their own

food & dining

Hyde Park’s Roundhead Brewing is turning 1 and ready to party

In Rhode Island, a hunt is on to understand the decline of the state’s iconic quahog clam

Mothership plans to touch down near Alewife; pastrami comes to the Fenway

travel

JetBlue announces new routes from Boston to Dublin and Paris

Mayor says West Maui to reopen to tourism on Nov. 1 after fire and workers are ready to return

In New England, ‘human trafficking is definitely a problem,’ says head of federal initiative combating it

Arts

Institute of Contemporary Art director Jill Medvedow to retire

The joys of juxtaposition

At the Museum of Printing, ‘We’re trying to save the past for the future’

Books

Scholastic apologizes, will discontinue its separate diversity catalog after facing criticism

Hilary Mantel’s wit and critical eye live on ‘A Memoir of My Former Self,’ a new posthumous collection of nonfiction

The awe of horror; or how I learned to stop worrying and love the rep

Movies

Richard Roundtree, star of ‘Shaft,’ dies at 81

A tribute to cinema’s bad mother-shut-your-mouth

‘Anatomy of a Fall’: a murder mystery that casts shadows of doubt

Television

Seeing Lily Gladstone beyond ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Tom Bergeron details ‘betrayal’ that led to ‘Dancing with the Stars’ departure

In season 3, ‘Upload’ errors include unnecessary twists, turns

music

All signs point to Reneé Rapp being just fine with Boston

Andris Nelsons reflects on recorded Shostakovich symphonies and their meaning in this moment

Paul Lewis creates Beethovenian bliss with the BSO

Theater/Dance

An unflinching ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Moonbox

David C. Howse is leaving ArtsEmerson for presidency of California college

On TikTok, a Jamaica Plain mom dances through life

Health

Lifespan, largest hospital owner in R.I., could change name in expanded partnership with Brown University

CVS Health pulls some cough-and-cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors

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

Obituaries

Richard Roundtree, star of ‘Shaft,’ dies at 81

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the ‘first Black action’ movie hero, has died at 81

Lee Berk, ‘visionary’ president who expanded Berklee’s range as a music college, dies at 81