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Monday, September 4, 2023
Today's Headlines
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Business

It was a very rainy summer on Cape Cod. How have businesses (and crowds) fared?

From hotels and restaurants to the ferries and beaches, some venues have reported lower numbers, but sales and foot traffic remain high overall. Continue reading →

Politics

A nation stares down a Trump-Biden rematch: Uninspired, undecided, and anxious

Between Trump fatigue, Biden ambivalence, and strong distaste for the candidate on the other side, there is a stalemate, one that's exemplified by a bellwether county in Wisconsin. Continue reading →

Around New England

How to expand, rather than obliterate, history

The imposing 25-foot granite statue of Hannah Duston was erected in Boscawen in 1874, on the site where she became a folk hero for a daring escape from Native American captors nearly 200 years before. Continue reading →

Health

Six months after a fire shuttered Brockton Hospital, its absence disrupts life in the city

Residents face long wait times for emergency and primary care, and nearby businesses are suffering. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky replaces defense minister, citing need for ‘new approaches’

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that he was replacing his minister of defense, the biggest shake-up in the leadership of Ukraine’s war effort since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, citing the need for “new approaches” after more than 18 months of conflict. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trapped by rain and mud, attendees at Burning Man fest bear down, and many party on

Worsening conditions could delay people leaving the event, which ends Monday and in normal conditions causes a lengthy traffic backup. Continue reading →

Nation

US deficit explodes even as economy grows

The unexpected deficit surge, which comes amid signs of strong growth in the economy overall, is likely to shape a fierce debate on Capitol Hill about the nation’s fiscal policies. Continue reading →

Nation

Marilyn Lovell, stoic wife of Apollo 13 commander, dies at 93

Her whose outward demeanor and inward agony epitomized the emotional rigors of the space program for astronauts’ wives. Continue reading →

The World

World

The never-ending nightmare of Ukraine’s dam disaster

Sunset along the Kakhovka Reservoir in central Ukraine, especially in summer, used to be gorgeous: Kids played in the shallow water near the shore, men fished and young couples walked under the pine trees as the last traces of sunlight reflected off the water. Continue reading →

World

Guatemala’s electoral authority blocks the suspension of President-elect Arévalo’s political party

The move at least temporarily gives the party back its legal status and cuts off an attempt by rivals to weaken Arévalo Continue reading →

World

Berlin Wall relic gets a ‘second life’ on US-Mexico border as Biden adds barriers

A section of the Berlin Wall has been placed near US border. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

On the front lines with a charity responding to the migrant crisis

Faced with a housing crisis and an influx of migrants, the state is only able to meet its right-to-shelter requirements thanks to its partnership with dedicated shelter operators. Continue reading →

OpEds

Find viruses before they find us

The ongoing bird flu outbreak offers an example of the critical need for surveillance and field research. Continue reading →

LETTERS

State House statue vantage points

The statue of Mary Dyer commemorates a heroic woman, a martyr for religious freedom. It also reminds us of the intolerance of the Puritan founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Continue reading →

Metro

Cambridge

Video of new bike lane infrastructure in ‘the Netherlands’ was actually a shot of Inman Square redesign

The cyclist who labeled the video as being overseas said he did it to show that US cities can do more than their residents think. Continue reading →

K-12

Brockton superintendent said he ‘overspent’ schools budget, but defends handling of finances

Superintendent Michael P. Thomas said soaring costs in areas like out-of-district student placements, transportation, and staffing forced him to overspend this year’s $229 million schools budget. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Jury awards former Brandeis administrator $2.46 million in discrimination case

A Middlesex Superior Court jury awarded Robin Nelson-Bailey, 47, of Framingham, $2.46 million following a seven-day trial, including $310,000 in wages, $650,000 in emotional distress, and $1.5 million in punitive damages, according to court documents. Continue reading →

Sports

high schools

Heads up: Concussions are common in soccer — especially for girls — but rules are changing to keep young athletes safe

Repetitive hits to the head can cause issues later in life, and all levels of the sport are adapting better protocols to keep players healthy. Continue reading →

TARA SULLIVAN

The new-look AFC East is stronger than ever, and the Patriots face stiff competition to stay out of the basement

The once-mighty Patriots are stuck at the bottom looking up at the Bills, Jets, and Dolphins. Continue reading →

RED SOX 7, ROYALS 3

Chris Sale, Red Sox hang in to produce a grueling win over the Royals and a series victory

The win was No. 120 of Sale's career and the Royals made him work for it in the heat. Masataka Yoshida and Adam Duvall powered the Red Sox offense with home runs. Continue reading →

Business

Business

It was a very rainy summer on Cape Cod. How have businesses (and crowds) fared?

From hotels and restaurants to the ferries and beaches, some venues have reported lower numbers, but sales and foot traffic remain high overall. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Right Rev. Bud Cederholm, ‘Green Bishop’ of Episcopal Diocese, dies at 79

“If we do our share, there is hope for the earth,” Bishop Cederholm said in 2008 of his advocacy for environmental stewardship. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Franne Lee, Tony winner who also costumed Coneheads, dies at 81

Her creations clothed such characters as the Blues Brothers, the Killer Bees, and Sweeney Todd. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Literary fest to bring micro-memoirs, 40-plus authors, and more to Salem

The 14th annual Salem Literary Festival runs Sept. 5-10. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Less swiping, more face time: Niche speed-dating offers a specialized alternative to online romance

Whether it’s through tantra, board games, or deep talks, there are many ways to speed-date in Boston. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Parents might need a fresh risk assessment

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →