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Should schools keep secrets from parents? Depends who you ask.

Across the country, “parents’ rights” have become a political rallying cry, one its advocates hope will resonate with the swing voters likely to decide upcoming elections.
49ers 30, Patriots 13
Dan Shaughnessy

We have seen enough: We want Drake Maye to take over as the Patriots’ quarterback. And now.

Time for The Drake to walk into the fire. He’s witnessed Brissett taking one for the team. He knows the score. He’s not going to learn any more watching this weekly carnage.
Already stretched thin, Patriots’ roster depth tested further in loss to 49ers
CHAD FINN | UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW

Now we know: This is really who the Patriots are
Christopher L. Gasper

It’s best to keep Drake Maye out of harm’s way until more help arrives

Between the Hashmarks

After another loss, linebacker Jahlani Tavai says injuries no excuse for Patriots’ struggles on defense

Peter Abraham | On baseball

With his favorite players around him, retiring Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione got the send-off he so deserved

From former stars like Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, and Jim Rice to grinders like Rich Gedman and Bob Stanley, Castiglione was feted by so many who found a deep connection with the Connecticut native who made Boston home.
Watch Joe Castiglione sign off the Red Sox broadcast after 42 seasons Alex Cora sets Red Sox’ goal for 2025: Playoffs
2024 Election

There’s a hitch to some Trump campaign promises: Republicans in Congress aren’t thrilled about them
Some of the promises the former president has tossed out to voters recently come with significant opposition from lawmakers in his own party — and that could make delivering them even more difficult.

Follow live campaign updates What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet Tuesday for a vice presidential debate
YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: Debate fever continues as VP candidates face off on CBS

Plus: “Law & Order” returns for a 24th season in the never-ending battle to make New York City safe for more Dick Wolf franchises.

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

Officials warned that rebuilding from the widespread loss of homes and property would be lengthy and difficult.
Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week if it doesn’t impact emergency response

See photos of the flooding and destruction caused by Helene

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Willie Nelson once likened Mr. Kristofferson’s lyrics to great literature “whether you sing them or read them. They’re words to live by, and that’s about as much praise as you can say about any writer.”

Red Line to resume Quincy, Braintree service, following long closure for repairs

Trains are set to start running for passengers Monday, and they're expected go faster within the week.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Clouds will dominate much of the week across New England
We'll have a minor shot at rain Tuesday night or Wednesday.

THE FINE PRINT

Owe back taxes? The state has a program that gives you a way to pay less.

You’re eligible for the program, which begins accepting applications on Nov. 1, if you owe income or other taxes — or if you failed to file a return at all.

Steward hospital sales set to take effect. Here’s what that means for health care in Massachusetts.

Steward Health Care leaves behind a hospital landscape that has been weakened by the company's meltdown and its closure of five hospitals over the past decade.
Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre will resign

Hezbollah’s deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death

 Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made drone

In poignant ghost bike ceremony, John Corcoran remembered by cyclists and loved ones in Cambridge

John Corcoran died after he was struck by a driver on busy Memorial Drive Monday — the third cyclist death in Cambridge this year.
INNOVATOR Q&A

‘Every pet deserves care’: New coalition helps Rhode Islanders with limited resources get pets the care they need

Eight animal welfare groups have joined forces to help combat obstacles of affordability and access when it comes to pet care.
LOVE LETTERS

I didn’t sign up for long-distance

Also, he’s still married.

Harris vs. Trump on key issues

Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

Trump calls for 100 percent tariffs on cars made in Mexico as part of US manufacturing plan

On immigration, Kamala Harris and Democrats walk a delicate — and harder — line

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

Globe endorsement: Yes on Question 1

Question 1 would allow the state auditor to shine a light in some still dark corners of the Legislature.
Grace McGovern

Tipped workers need the boost of a higher base wage
Gretchen Shelgren

Question 5 would mean a wage cut for tipped workers like me
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Harris can’t snap her fingers and restore abortion rights. Here’s what she can do instead.
LETTERS

Two takes on Teamsters leader’s defense of non-endorsement

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month
‘It doesn’t matter what you wear, because you look good’: In Boston, Dominican-owned salons and barbershops are plenty
Dominican-owned salons and barbershops, which cut all kinds of hair, have become popular stops for people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

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.

More recent News

Retired Boston employees want an increase to their pension checks. The mayor’s office says no.
The Boston City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously in support of a COLA base increase for retired city employees, after the Boston Retirement Board voted against it last week on the advice of the mayor’s office.

Man accused of killing grandmother with hammer in N.H.

Joshua Lanchester was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder after New Hampshire State Police found his grandmother dead inside an Easton, N.H., home.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
Joe Mazzulla preparing Celtics for grueling grind of repeating
He’s consumed with his players having a different mental and physical approach to this season because they are no longer chasing but being chased.

Man killed in Mattapan shooting early Sunday morning

Officers responded to Cummins Highway around 1:05 a.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Flooding toll in Nepal reaches 193 as recovery work is stepped up
A police statement said there were 31 people who were still reported missing and 96 people were injured across the Himalayan nation.

Esther Adler, Kristallnacht witness who kept memories alive through writing and teaching, dies at 100
Mrs. Adler was “a brilliant educator” who brought history alive through her own observations of life in Germany under Hitler, said Lori Lefkovitz, a Northeastern University professor.

Recommended reads

Immigration limbo for a Malden family on the edge of poverty: ‘I don’t want my kids to feel like “My mom can’t do it”’

It’s been a trying summer for the Thous. The household’s breadwinner, Vibol Thou, is a man without a country who can’t seem to outrun his troubled past.

Lobster, moose, and ... climate tech? Maine is branching out.
Maine is trying to make a name for itself as a home for climate tech and both public officials and experts are confident the state has something unique to offer.

How a ‘well-known secret’ in Massachusetts cannabis testing is obscuring what’s in your weed
The state's cannabis testing system is poorly designed and enforced, leaving companies essentially free to shop around for favorable lab results for potency and contaminant levels.

TV
Jean Smart shares why she likes New York as ‘Saturday Night Live’ kicks off its 50th season
“Saturday Night Live” began its 50th season with a parade of former co-stars, including Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris. Jelly Roll was the night's musical guest.

Culture & Lifestyle

Free Boston events this week: HONK! fest returns, FrōJō tastings, plus break a sweat by the Charles

90 fun things to do in and around Boston this fall

Noah Kahan, Elin Hilderbrand, and Cousin Stizz share their favorite New England spots in ‘hyperlocal’ Apple Maps guides

‘Murder in Boston’ takes home prize at 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards

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

EDITORIAL

What Boston can learn from other cities that closed schools
JEFF JACOBY

Antisemitism and the power of the big lie
RENÉE GRAHAM

Diversity is America’s greatest strength. But now a lot of people find it threatening.

Beau Breslin

Project 2025 isn’t going away
Alex Beam

Is Costco the center of the universe?
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Globe Magazine

Should schools keep secrets from parents? Depends who you ask.

Across the country, “parents’ rights” have become a political rallying cry, one its advocates hope will resonate with the swing voters likely to decide upcoming elections.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Clouds will dominate much of the week across New England

We'll have a minor shot at rain Tuesday night or Wednesday.
RI FOOD & DINING

An update on Providence’s most anticipated food hall, and what else you should know in R.I. restaurant news this week

Track 15 is expected to open in February 2025, and offer diners their choice of seafood, burgers, Mexican food, and more.
INNOVATOR Q&A

‘Every pet deserves care’: New coalition helps Rhode Islanders with limited resources get pets the care they need

Eight animal welfare groups have joined forces to help combat obstacles of affordability and access when it comes to pet care.

Sports

CHAD FINN | UNCONVENTIONAL REVIEW

Now we know: This is really who the Patriots are

We all suspected it, and now we know for sure: The near-flawless season-opening victory over the Bengals was the mirage.
Dan Shaughnessy

We have seen enough: We want Drake Maye to take over as the Patriots’ quarterback. And now.

Time for The Drake to walk into the fire. He’s witnessed Brissett taking one for the team. He knows the score. He’s not going to learn any more watching this weekly carnage.
Ravens 35, Bills 10

Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson share limelight in Ravens’ rout of Bills

Henry busted out the longest run in franchise history on the way to a 199-yard game, while Jackson threw for two touchdowns and ran for one.
Sun 73, Lynx 70

Marina Mabrey’s six 3-pointers lift the Connecticut Sun over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series
NFL

Chiefs fear leading receiver Rashee Rice may be lost for the season with knee injury
49ers 30, Patriots 13

Already stretched thin, Patriots’ roster depth tested further in loss to 49ers

Business

THE FINE PRINT

Owe back taxes? The state has a program that gives you a way to pay less.

You’re eligible for the program, which begins accepting applications on Nov. 1, if you owe income or other taxes — or if you failed to file a return at all.
RI FOOD & DINING

An update on Providence’s most anticipated food hall, and what else you should know in R.I. restaurant news this week

Track 15 is expected to open in February 2025, and offer diners their choice of seafood, burgers, Mexican food, and more.

Steward hospital sales set to take effect. Here’s what that means for health care in Massachusetts.

Who will win in 2024? If Vermont Public has its way, the voters.
magazine
Globe Magazine

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

Tired? Here’s what science tells us about getting a better night’s sleep.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She is a big Celtics fan, which is great since basketball is my ... biggest passion’
CONNECTIONS

The unexpected kindness of strangers lifted us up in Provincetown

metro

Man killed in Mattapan shooting early Sunday morning

‘It doesn’t matter what you wear, because you look good’: In Boston, Dominican-owned salons and barbershops are plenty

Ratepayer advocates are ringing the alarm over a $385 million project. But they won’t have a voice in N.H. review.

sports

It’s best to keep Drake Maye out of harm’s way until more help arrives

With his favorite players around him, retiring Red Sox radio voice Joe Castiglione got the send-off he so deserved

Masataka Yoshida’s bum shoulder could need offseason repair

business

Retired Boston employees want an increase to their pension checks. The mayor’s office says no.

SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year

Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre will resign

politics

There’s a hitch to some Trump campaign promises: Republicans in Congress aren’t thrilled about them

This week’s TV: Debate fever continues as VP candidates face off on CBS

Follow live updates on the 2024 presidential election

Nation

Supplies are rushed to North Carolina communities left isolated after Helene

New York City closes tunnel supplying half of its water for big $2 billion fix

Montana man to be sentenced for cloning giant sheep to breed large sheep for captive trophy hunts

World

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US-made drone

Hezbollah’s deputy leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death

Japan’s likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office

opinion

The almost forgotten woman who added depth to the night sky

Readers appreciate the wisdom that comes with age

Project 2025 isn’t going away

lifestyle

I didn’t sign up for long-distance

Free Boston events this week: HONK! fest returns, FrōJō tastings, plus break a sweat by the Charles

The tale of two situationships

food & dining

An update on Providence’s most anticipated food hall, and what else you should know in R.I. restaurant news this week

Noah Kahan, Elin Hilderbrand, and Cousin Stizz share their favorite New England spots in ‘hyperlocal’ Apple Maps guides

Wellesley’s Pho Station offers just four very good Vietnamese soups

travel

Don’t say gay travel? As Florida ends outreach to gay tourists, Connecticut steps in to woo them.

Noah Kahan, Elin Hilderbrand, and Cousin Stizz share their favorite New England spots in ‘hyperlocal’ Apple Maps guides

24 hours in Savannah, where people come to visit and end up staying

Arts

Of candidates and the camera

Vermont’s Shelburne Museum reveals architecture team and designs for new center for Native American art

‘We can love all of the United States without lying about it,’ says Harvard professor Sarah Lewis

Books

Trident at 40!, book designs, and Maine and New Hampshire festivals

Ta-Nehisi Coates ponders inequality and injustice in ‘The Message’

Boston’s Rick Riordan on his brand new Percy Jackson book, plus casting news for the Disney+ series

Movies

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Essential Maggie Smith movies to stream this weekend

Five things to do around Boston, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

Television

This week’s TV: Debate fever continues as VP candidates face off on CBS

Jean Smart shares why she likes New York as ‘Saturday Night Live’ kicks off its 50th season

Big screen, small

music

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan brought the brat party to Boston with a sold-out TD Garden show

Vampire Weekend evoke a pseudo-homecoming at TD Garden

Theater/Dance

At ArtsEmerson, Dianne McIntyre’s ‘In the Same Tongue’ speaks volumes

‘Mamma Mia!’ still merits the exclamation mark

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

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

Esther Adler, Kristallnacht witness who kept memories alive through writing and teaching, dies at 100

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

Hassan Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for decades, killed at 64