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Now a hurricane, Helene looks to rapidly intensify on its approach to Florida’s coast

Helene is forecast to strengthen into a massive storm, double the size of Hurricane Debby.
Track Helene's path

Emergencies declared in Gulf States as Helene pounds Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Forecasters warned of possible tornadoes Wednesday night in western Florida and southern Alabama and said the tornado risk would increase Thursday.
2024 election

In dueling speeches, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism
The candidates are each emphasizing the economy at a time when polls show that it is one of the most important issues for voters as they consider who to support.

Trump tells women he ‘will be your protector’ as GOP struggles with outreach to female voters See updates from the 2024 campaign

Here’s why you shouldn’t expect to know results of the presidential race on election night

Even if there are no election mishaps, experts don't expect a winner in the presidential race will be known on election night.
The endorsements keep coming for Kamala Harris — from Republicans

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
A fatal family shooting puts small Vermont town back under the microscope
People in the small town of Pawlet, near the New York border, are longing for the peace and quiet that defined the area for generations.

Globe Magazine

A tapeworm may have changed the lives of Caesar, RFK Jr., and millions of others

Inside the world-changing history of a tapeworm — and why it matters now.

Brandeis University president Ronald Liebowitz stepping down effective Nov. 1

Arthur Levine, a 1970 graduate, will become interim president as university officials seek a permanent successor.

Karen Read’s lawyers file brief to SJC, seeking dismissal of two charges

Read's lawyers cited evidence that jurors unanimously agreed to acquit her of the charges during her trial.

Peabody teenager who died after medical emergency recalled as ‘selfless person’
The 17-year-old died Sunday after having a medical emergency while watching a demonstration at a wrestling practice.

16,000 10th-graders failed the MCAS exam. Here’s what to know ahead of ballot question 2.

Half of the 13,000 students who failed in 2023 and retook the exam last year passed on their second or third attempt. The remaining students, now seniors, have two more tries to pass.
Database: How each school and district performed on the 2024 MCAS tests

Man who killed 2 Dartmouth professors as a teen is challenging his sentence

Robert Tulloch was 17 when he killed the professors as part of a conspiracy he and his best friend concocted to rob and kill people before fleeing to Australia.

Calling hours for State Police recruit who was fatally injured in training incident to be held Friday in Worcester

Enrique Delgado-Garcia died from multiple injuries suffered while boxing during training at the New Braintree academy.
What to know about the State Police Academy recruit death and investigation

Israeli army chief says military is preparing for possible ground operation in Lebanon
Addressing troops on the northern border, an Israeli official said the latest airstrikes were designed to “prepare the ground for your possible entry and to continue degrading Hezbollah.”

Wu unveils $100 million development fund to jump-start stalled housing projects

Bicyclist struck on Memorial Drive in Cambridge dies

Black first-year enrollment declines sharply at top Massachusetts colleges post-affirmative action

The data are still preliminary, but some scholars and advocates say they are concerned about the declines in Black enrollment.

‘Pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik impresses ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judges with Superman-inspired number

The Worcester native and Olympic star channeled his inner Clark Kent while dancing the Paso Doble during Tuesday's Oscars-themed night.
LOVE LETTERS

My boyfriend lied about texting another woman

Why were the messages deleted if it was just conversations?

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris owns a gun? Trump wants to cap credit card rates? Party lines blur in campaign’s last stretch.

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she’s promoting domestic oil drilling.

Trump’s goal of mass deportations fell short. But he has new plans for a second term.

Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race
Opinion
EDITORIAL

One reason the rent is too damn high

DOJ says RealPage thwarts competition by using nonpublic information to set prices.
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Time for the US to admit defeat in Syria
Adam Subhas

Can changing the ocean’s chemistry help change the climate crisis?
JEFF JACOBY

In the Calvin Coolidge fan club with Michael Dukakis
LETTERS

A news outlet has no business removing police blotter from view

Globe Summit 2024 explores role ‘Boston’s Breakthroughs’ play in changing world

The Globe's two-day ideas festival, held virtually and for free, kicks off on Wednesday.
Register here for Globe Summit Watch: BGMP CEO Linda Henry previews Globe Summit

Hispanic Heritage Month

Does 'the Latino vote' even exist?
WATCH: Reporter Esmy Jimenez said, "I don’t think it even exists." She makes her case to political reporter James Pindell.

‘This is your festival’: CineFest Latino Boston returns for its second year
The lineup includes work by filmmakers from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, El Salvador, Colombia, Uruguay, and the US.

Harvard’s student mariachi ensemble to perform at the White House on Tuesday
Mariachi Véritas de Harvard will bring traditional mariachi music to the ¡Adelante! Summit in Washington.

More recent News

Zelensky tells leaders to stand with Ukraine, seek ‘just peace,’ in UN speech

At a time when Volodymyr Zelensky faces growing pressure from Western allies and some of his fellow Ukrainians to negotiate a cease-fire, he told the UN to put pressure on Russia.

Somerville set to restore hours at Central Library next week with private security keeping watch, mayor says
“Having police present at all times in the libraries is not a direction we wanted to go in,” Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne said.

Billionaire Amos Hostetter Jr. files lawsuit against neighbors to block Beacon Hill roof deck

Hostetter, a philanthropist and former cable television titan, filed suit Sept. 19 in Suffolk Superior Court against his neighbors, Per Ostman and Sarah Reilly, along with the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission and its members.

The chunkiest of chunks face off in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week doesn’t officially start at Katmai National Park and Preserve until Oct. 2, when fans can begin voting online for their favorite ursine behemoths in tournament-style brackets.

How a Zillow listing led to an arrest in R.I. child pornography case

Authorities arrested a North Providence, R.I., man accused of producing child pornography, in part, after investigators discovered the background seen in one of the explicit videos matched photos of his apartment in a listing on Zillow.com.

‘American Sports Story’ episode 3 recap: Aaron Hernandez series dives into his struggles with identity
Episode 3 of “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez,” which aired Tuesday on FX, has a not-so-subtle title: “Pray the Gay Away.”

See coverage about Aaron Hernandez from the Globe

Recommended reads

Treasure hunt is on: This $26,000 statue is hidden in the woods of the Northeast

This game will lead someone to a solid-gold statue, and quite a bit of cash.

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
A new phenomenon is alarming Maine officials: Criminal enterprises growing black market marijuana
Illegal marijuana growing operations have been found in multiple states across the country in recent years. And officials believe Maine is the latest hot spot.

Eight New England colleges place high in US News & World Report’s latest rankings
New England schools also fared well in the magazine’s rankings of the nation's best liberal arts colleges, placing first and second.

FOOD
Hungry after midnight? Here’s a list of places where you can get a late-night bite in Boston.
Here’s a roundup of the best dining options in Boston after midnight, no matter what you’re in the mood for.

Culture & Lifestyle

Paul McCartney and Wings’ documentary ‘One Hand Clapping’ finally hits the big screen

If the Penguin needs a lawyer, we have someone in mind

‘Megalopolis’: From ‘The Godfather’ to the godawful

Chris Gethard and Eddie Pepitone ‘carry the flag of rebellion’ as their new comedy tour comes to town

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

The overarching concern in 2024 must be democracy
RENÉE GRAHAM

Trump has vowed revenge against his GOP ‘enemies.’ But some are endorsing Harris anyway.
EDITORIAL

How could a healthy young recruit die in State Police training?
IDEAS | OLIVER EGGER

The roadkill artist
MARCELA GARCÍA

How The Haitian Times is fact-checking Trump’s Springfield claims
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Brandeis University president Ronald Liebowitz stepping down effective Nov. 1

Arthur Levine, a 1970 graduate, will become interim president as university officials seek a permanent successor.

Emergencies declared in Gulf States as Helene pounds Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

Forecasters warned of possible tornadoes Wednesday night in western Florida and southern Alabama and said the tornado risk would increase Thursday.

Now a hurricane, Helene looks to rapidly intensify on its approach to Florida’s coast

Helene is forecast to strengthen into a massive storm, double the size of Hurricane Debby.

Peabody teenager who died after medical emergency recalled as ‘selfless person’

The 17-year-old died Sunday after having a medical emergency while watching a demonstration at a wrestling practice.

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

EMass high school football: Week 4 games to watch and picks

Road trips on the itinerary for top-ranked Xaverian (at Springfield Central), No. 4 Catholic Memorial (at Leominster), and No. 16 Barnstable (at Amherst-Pelham).
patriots mailbag

Patriots mailbag: What would have to happen for this season to be considered a success?

If this team could approximate what the 1993 Patriots did, the fan base should be good with that.
gary washburn | on basketball

Celebration season is over. It’s time for the Celtics to get back to work.

Then the 2023-24 season is officially done, and so are those championship feelings and swagger because that will have to be regenerated again.

‘Pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik impresses ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judges with Superman-inspired number
college football

Former Holy Cross QB Matthew Sluka says he won’t play for 3-0 UNLV, citing unkept agreement
RED SOX AT BLUE JAYS | 7:07 P.M. (NESN)

Game 159: Red Sox at Blue Jays lineups, notes, and wild-card standings

Business

Wu unveils $100 million development fund to jump-start stalled housing projects

The goal is to actually start construction on some of the thousands of housing units that are approved but in limbo because of high interest rates and supply costs.
ADDRESS | TOP BROKERAGES

‘We opened the door and it smelled weird.’

Every real estate agent has a hatful of horror stories that tend to fall into one of two categories: The best stories are the ones they will tell you only off the record over a glass of their favorite beverage.
ADDRESS | TOP BROKERAGES

Is cash always king? The secrets to scoring a home in a competitive housing market.
ADDRESS | TOP BROKERAGES

Renovate now, pay later: Brokerage concierge programs help you fix up your home before listing.
magazine
Perspective

Why smart people fall for conspiracy theories
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.
Modern Design

A Lincoln homeowner revamps his grandparents’ house for his young family, and mom
Your Week Ahead

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

metro

Karen Read’s lawyers file brief to SJC, seeking dismissal of two charges

Treasure hunt is on: This $26,000 statue is hidden in the woods of the Northeast

Bicyclist struck on Memorial Drive in Cambridge dies

sports

The biggest threat to a budding Celtics dynasty comes not on the court but in the ownership suite

Red Sox show some grit in 10-inning victory over the Blue Jays for fourth straight win

Slow September, but Jarren Duran’s bat is speeding up

business

Can R.I. keep Hasbro toys from leaving the state? Pawtucket has an idea.

The battle over how realtor commissions are paid is far from settled

You’ve probably heard the rumors: The robots are coming for real estate

politics

Harris and Trump to outline economic agendas in key battleground states

New York court is set to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of his $489m civil fraud verdict

In dueling speeches, Harris is to make her capitalist pitch while Trump pushes deeper into populism

Nation

The chunkiest of chunks face off in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

Dangerous chemical leak spurs evacuation order in Ohio town

NTSB engineer to testify before Coast Guard in Titan submersible disaster hearing

World

Israeli army chief says military is preparing for possible ground operation in Lebanon

Zelensky tells leaders to stand with Ukraine, seek ‘just peace,’ in UN speech

Netanyahu will address the UN as Israel, bogged down by one war, barrels toward another

opinion

The overarching concern in 2024 must be democracy

Trump has vowed revenge against his GOP ‘enemies.’ But some are endorsing Harris anyway.

The roadkill artist

lifestyle

How do I learn to trust again?

Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce birth of their second child

food & dining

A sweet event in Newton: The bakery crawl is this weekend

Recipe: A dairy-free kugel is packed with mushrooms and leeks for Rosh Hashanah

Recipe: Set the Rosh Hashanah table with a big, round, beautiful, glazed honey cake

travel

A room with a (highway) view. What it’s like to stay at the new citizenM hotel over the Mass. Pike.

Go full beast mode. Here are a few ways to tour the animal kingdom while keeping all your fingers.

Fall happenings at mountain resorts, new small-ship cruises, and shoes made for exploring

Arts

Man smashes Ai Weiwei sculpture at exhibition opening in Italy

Cities are always changing; it makes sense for public art to change, too

We visited 30 artists over six months. Here’s some of their best advice for finding and nurturing that creative spark.

Books

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 22

John Banville returns in fine, brooding form in ‘The Drowned’

In ‘The Mighty Red,’ Erdrich paints a complicated, captivating landscape

Movies

‘Will & Harper’: SNL alum Will Ferrell and Harper Steele take a road trip to remember

‘Megalopolis’: From ‘The Godfather’ to the godawful

‘This is your festival’: CineFest Latino Boston returns for its second year

Television

If the Penguin needs a lawyer, we have someone in mind

‘Pommel horse guy’ Stephen Nedoroscik impresses ‘Dancing with the Stars’ judges with Superman-inspired number

‘American Sports Story’ episode 3 recap: Aaron Hernandez series dives into his struggles with identity

music

Paul McCartney and Wings’ documentary ‘One Hand Clapping’ finally hits the big screen

Caterina Valente, international singing star, dies at 93

Jeff Lynne’s ELO goes supernova as final tour stops in Boston

Theater/Dance

Chris Gethard and Eddie Pepitone ‘carry the flag of rebellion’ as their new comedy tour comes to town

‘Urinetown: The Musical’ inspires delight and, yes, determination

Improv Asylum brings the laughs from stage to page with a new print-only comedy magazine

Health

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

What happens when AI picks your medical coverage

Obituaries

Caterina Valente, international singing star, dies at 93

Benny Golson, jazz saxophonist and composer of surpassing grace, dies at 95

Dick Moss, the lawyer who won free agency for baseball players, dies at age 93