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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Nation

Hurricane Idalia brings surge of seawater, but less damage than feared

Hurricane Idalia, the first major storm to pummel Florida this season, brought a surge of seawater on Wednesday that flooded neighborhoods along much of the state’s western coast and lacerating winds that cut power and leveled trees. Continue reading →

Cambridge

‘Mad Men’ meets MIT: The story behind a long-forgotten mannequin now at Draper Lab

An unusual statue now on display at Cambridge’s Draper Labs shows that the MIT scientists who helped put men on the moon sure knew how to party. Continue reading →

FOOD

Diners are eating out earlier in the evening. (Afternoon, practically.) And Boston is here for it.

Around the region, chefs are reporting that their places start hopping as early as 3 p.m., peaking around 5:30 or 6, post-COVID. And that’s been good for just about everyone involved. Continue reading →

Transportation

The state is closing the Union Square T stop during a big festival. Somerville is not so happy.

Somerville business and political officials expressed concern after learning the Green Line extension branch to Union Square will be shut in September for the second straight year during the popular What the Fluff festival. Continue reading →

Business

Workforce, capacity constraints slow ramp-up of new Alzheimer’s drug

Thousands of patients are stuck on waiting lists across the state and nationally as hospitals struggle to ramp up infusion centers and monitoring processes for the drug. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Women may face higher risk of stroke following infertility treatment

Stroke risk was elevated in the first 30 days after delivery among the women who had undergone treatments, and the odds continued to rise through the year after childbirth. Continue reading →

Nation

Giuliani is liable for defaming Georgia election workers, judge says

The ruling by the federal judge, Beryl A. Howell means that the defamation case against Giuliani, a central figure in former president Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after his election loss, can proceed to trial on the narrow question of how much, if any, damages he will have to pay the plaintiffs in the case. Continue reading →

Political notebook

McConnell appears to freeze again at Kentucky event

In total, the minority leader was silent for more than 20 seconds. Continue reading →

The World

World

Overnight drone attacks reach deep into Russia

In what appeared to be the most successful of the strikes, four Russian Il-76 military cargo planes were damaged while parked near a runway at an airfield in Pskov, 30 miles from the border with Estonia, a NATO member. Continue reading →

World

Military officers seize power in Gabon, threatening an African dynasty

Appearing on state-run TV hours after President Ali Bongo Ondimba was declared the winner of last weekend’s vote, the officers said they were canceling the result, suspending the government, and closing Gabon’s borders until further notice. Continue reading →

World

Decades after dictatorship, Chile mounts search for hundreds who vanished

Nearly 1,500 people disappeared under Chile’s military rule from 1973 to 1990. Only 307 of them have been found and identified. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

What do Barbie Land and Los Alamos have in common?

They are campuses, with self-selected populations that are capable of extraordinary achievements. But these places can become segregated, out of touch, and even destructive to the outside world. Americans might have something to learn from these movies. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Council allegations highlight need for anti-bullying rules

A lawyer for the Boston City Council says she was bullied by three councilors. Currently, there is no formal process to respond to complaints like hers. Continue reading →

OPINION

A troubling reality for the GOP: No middle ground on abortion

There can be no consensus when you are taking rights away, and Republicans know it. Continue reading →

Metro

Higher Education

From ‘Storrowing’ to Allston Christmas: What to know before move-in day in Boston

These aren’t just buzzwords. They’re the difference between a regular moving day and a nightmare. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

With first long closure nearly complete, officials tout Sumner Tunnel progress

While state highway officials celebrated an on-time reopening of the tunnel, they cautioned that additional closures were still planned for the coming months and next summer. Continue reading →

Metro

Where intolerance is an article of faith

The new policy forbids students in the 21 schools in McManus's diocese from dressing or conducting themselves in any way except a manner consistent with their biological sex. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Patriots place Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve, name 15 to practice squad, including Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham

Thornton, who has not played since landing hard on his shoulder during a joint practice in Green Bay, will miss at least four regular-season games. Continue reading →

ASTROS 7, RED SOX 4

Red Sox swept by hot-hitting Astros at Fenway, dealing a critical blow to Boston’s playoff hopes

The Red Sox are unraveling even as Houston's lineup is rounding into form. Boston got another short start from Kutter Crawford and fell 6.5 games out of the final American League wild-card spot with 28 games to play. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

Did the Patriots pick a winner in Mac Jones? Now, we’ll finally find out.

The most influential position in North American professional team sports is also the most enigmatic one to forecast correctly. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Workforce, capacity constraints slow ramp-up of new Alzheimer’s drug

Thousands of patients are stuck on waiting lists across the state and nationally as hospitals struggle to ramp up infusion centers and monitoring processes for the drug. Continue reading →

Innovation economy

‘There’s a hunger for this type of entertainment’: The escape room business is expanding

Local companies are broadening the concept of interactive entertainment as more people seek an alternative to screen time. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

She spent nearly $4,000 on a matchmaker. Then she got a date without one.

After a Globe story about her fight for a refund from a matchmaking service was published, a Reading woman heard from four men wanting to go out with her. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Tina Howe, playwright best known for ‘Coastal Disturbances,’ dies at 85

In plays that could be extravagant productions or small-cast gems, Tina Howe zeroed in on the humor, heartache and solidity of her characters’ lives, particularly the female ones. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Fun things to do Labor Day weekend in and around Boston

Classic suggestions for soaking up the last bits of summer in style. Continue reading →

Arts

See the trailer for Meg Ryan’s rom-com return, ‘What Happens Later’

Ryan’s Willa is trying to get to Boston when she gets stuck in an airport with an ex, played by David Duchovny. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Grandfathering leaves little time for romance

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →