Boston braces for hotter future

WATCH: The city’s weather future hinges on climate crisis response, says climate reporter Sabrina Shankman. She unpacks the cold hard facts. Watch →

Is pet insurance worth it?

WATCH: Senior assistant business editor Andy Rosen unpacks the dollars and cents to help you decide if it’s an essential safety net, or unnecessary expense. Watch →

Tick surge: How to protect yourself

WATCH: Meteorologist Dave Epstein breaks down how to repelling ticks from people and property, and what to do if you find one on your body. Watch →

Elections

Harris opposes US Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

Vice President Kamala Harris used a joint campaign appearance with President Biden in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania on Monday to say that US Steel should remain domestically owned — concurring with the White House’s monthslong opposition to the company’s planned sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel. Continue reading →

Nation

Climate change can cause bridges to ‘fall apart like tinkertoys,’ experts say

On a 95-degree day this summer, New York City’s Third Avenue Bridge, connecting the Bronx and Manhattan, got stuck in the open position for hours. As heat and flooding scorched and scoured the Midwest, a steel railroad bridge connecting Iowa with South Dakota collapsed under surging waters. In Lewiston, Maine, a bridge closed after the pavement buckled from fluctuating temperatures. Continue reading →

Nation

Haley’s voters size up a scrambled presidential race

Nikki Haley had been out of the Republicans’ presidential race for more than a month when Linda Kapralick and Cathleen Barone cast their ballots for her in Pennsylvania’s primary, so eager were they for an alternative to former president Donald Trump. Continue reading →

World

Russia hits Ukraine with wave of strikes as school year opens

Russia carried out its third large-scale bombardment of Ukraine in a week Monday, with explosions ringing out early in the morning in Kyiv and several other cities after a volley of missiles was fired on the first day of the school year. Continue reading →

World

In a Kyiv classroom, cries for help from children scarred by war

Children and teachers across the country began their first day of classes for the new academic year Monday at a time when Russia has been stepping up bombardments of Ukrainian cities. Continue reading →

World

Putin arrives in Mongolia in defiance of ICC arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia late Monday for his first state visit to a member of the International Criminal Court since it issued a warrant for his arrest in March 2023. Continue reading →

Opinion

Is the ‘birth dearth’ a crisis for Boston schools?

Some will blame the quality of the schools. Others will cite the expensive cost of housing. These reasons are true and also beside the point. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

New school year should bring new approach to student protests

Colleges struggled last semester to respond appropriately to protests against Israel that sometimes crossed the line into antisemitism. But a judge’s ruling should remind them they have responsibilities to protect their Jewish students. Continue reading →

LETTERS

As school starts, we can’t let our guard down against COVID spread

It should be well known by now that the virus responsible for COVID infections is spread through the air, from breathing, talking, and singing as well as coughing and sneezing. Continue reading →

Transportation

What to know about upcoming MBTA shutdowns and progress on slow zones as Red Line riders brace for longest closure

As the T has worked to rid the system of slow zones, many commuters have reported their trains feel faster and smoother. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Healey, Warren, and Wu join picketing workers in Labor Day actions across Boston

The breakfast happened as 10,000 hotel employees across cities in the US including Boston went on strike Sunday, including at the Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott hotels. Continue reading →

AS I SEE IT

The beautiful rainbow of Nantasket Beach

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS

With Jacoby Brissett starting, what is next for Patriots rookie Drake Maye?

The first-year quarterback will still have plenty of opportunity this season to develop behind the scenes, coach Jerod Mayo stressed Monday. Continue reading →

BOSTON COLLEGE 28, FLORIDA STATE 13

Dominating the trenches, BC delivers signature win at Florida State in Bill O’Brien’s debut

The Eagles ran for 263 yards, held the ball for just over 39 minutes of play, and pushed around the No. 10 Seminoles to earn their first season-opening victory over a ranked opponent since 1976. Continue reading →

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Defensive shortcomings again on full display as Red Sox drop series opener to Mets

As the Sox continue to lose their grip on playoff aspirations, Monday’s showing might be another example of why they aren’t ready for games beyond No. 162. Continue reading →

Office Culture

These summer interns were ghosted by their bosses

One major complaint comes up again and again among college students as internship season draws to a close: There just wasn’t much to do. Continue reading →

Business

From Bud Light to Ben & Jerry’s, wading into politics is increasingly risky for brands

Businesses must walk a precarious tightrope when it comes to the political issues dividing the nation. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

She agreed to a free home security system ‘upgrade’ from ADT. Then the fees started coming in.

Linda Weatherbee's experience is a reminder that while automatic payments from your credit card for ongoing services are a nice convenience, they require close monitoring. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Antônio Meneses, lyrical Brazilian cellist, is dead at 66

One of his generation’s premier cellists, Mr. Meneses became an important figure in the musical life of his native Brazil. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Simon Verity, world-renowned stone carver, dies at 79

His works included the statues that adorn the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City’s Upper Manhattan, as well as grottoes, tombstones, fountains, and floor inscriptions in Europe and the United States. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

I cheated. He won’t forgive me.

But we’re still spending time together. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

A Netflix documentary about being out and about

"Outstanding" is a Netflix documentary on the history of lesbian, gay, and trans stand-up comedy. Continue reading →

Music

11 days, 40+ events: ArrowFest kicks off new beginning for iconic Harvard Square venue

The Oberon’s former home reopens as a new arts hub for local and emerging talent. Continue reading →