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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Massachusetts

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. Continue reading →

Elections

In the VP debate, Vance and Walz get their first — but not only — big moment in meteoric political rises

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance understand their jobs on Tuesday: not to boost their own profile and win votes for themselves, but to make the case for the top of the ticket. Continue reading →

Climate

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. Continue reading →

Media

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

Vermont Public is shifting the focus of its political and election coverage from who is ahead in the polls to the issues voters care about most. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes multiple fronts, including long-distance attack on Yemen

Israel’s military on Sunday attacked its enemies in two countries and the Gaza Strip, including with a long-distance airstrike in Yemen amid escalating violence between Israel and Iranian-backed proxies across the Middle East, inching the combatants closer to an all-out regional war. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trump allies bombard the courts, setting stage for post-election fight

Republicans have unleashed a flurry of lawsuits challenging voting rules and practices ahead of the November elections, setting the stage for what could be a far larger and more contentious legal battle over the White House after Election Day. Continue reading →

Nation

Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out

The Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas, and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild. Continue reading →

Nation

The Black church has a Gen-Z issue: ‘They don’t come into the building anymore’

Black churches across the country are struggling to get younger congregants through their doors. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia downs more than 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the largest barrages of the war

The southwestern region of Volgograd came under particularly heavy fire, with 67 Ukrainian drones reportedly downed by Russian air defenses. Continue reading →

World

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party is headed for its first national election win

A projection for ORF public television, based on counting of over 90 percent of the votes, put support for the Freedom Party at 28.9 percent and Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s Austrian People’s Party at 26.3 percent. Continue reading →

World

Hospital clowns bring joy to young Ukrainian cancer patients who survived Russian missile attack

As Ukraine’s medical facilities come under pressure from intensifying attacks in the war against Russia's full-scale invasion, volunteer hospital clowns are duck-footing their way in to provide some badly needed moments of joy for hospitalized children. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

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. Continue reading →

LETTERS

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

"Harris has long been a supporter of the middle and working class, and the Biden administration has turned Republican trickle-down economics on its pointy head," writes one reader. Another: "The Democrats have 'taken the working men and women for granted.' ” Continue reading →

LETTERS

Unhealthy mosquito control plan needs reform before funding boost

Our current mosquito management system is fragmented, woefully out of date, does not reflect current scientific understandings, and provides no opportunity for public input. Continue reading →

Metro

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. Continue reading →

Metro

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. Continue reading →

Health

Disability advocacy gained a major foothold in Boston 50 years ago. Activists say the fight for independence isn’t won.

Two advocates for disability rights in Massachusetts discuss the history of the movement, it's future, and how society's ideas of disability evolved over five decades. Continue reading →

Sports

49ers 30, Patriots 13

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

After halftime the Patriots ruled out center David Andrews (shoulder), safety Kyle Dugger (ankle), and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace (ankle). Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

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

The dirty not-so-secret is that Brissett is doing exactly what the Patriots brought him in to do — absorb the punishment they want to shield No. 3 overall pick Maye from. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | Instant analysis

The Patriots are probably the worst team in the NFL, and Sunday’s blowout loss to the 49ers proves it

Sunday’s game was winnable as the 49ers were missing several key players. A team with even a semi-competent offense would have kept it close and made the 49ers pay for their mistakes. Continue reading →

Business

NH BUSINESS

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

The electric company Eversource said the consumer advocate shouldn’t be allowed to intervene in a state review of the pole replacement project. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Drones might be the answer to safer bike lanes in Somerville

Three miles from where a cyclist was struck and killed on Monday, researchers from UMass Amherst are conducting a study on how to make bike lanes safer, using drones and AI software. Continue reading →

Economy

There’s a new interim CEO at MassDevelopment as Dan O’Connell leaves after five months on the job

Deputy director Marcos Marrero will take over O’Connell’s responsibilities as the CEO search continues for one of the state’s largest economic development agencies. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

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. Continue reading →

Obituaries

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

The leader of the militant Hezbollah organization in Lebanon for more than three decades, he built it into a domestic political force and a potent regional military power. Continue reading →

Obituaries

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.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Boston at a Bargain

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

This week’s gratis goodies are loud, caffeinated, and ready to break a sweat — well, maybe not all at once. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

After turning down $50 million in endorsements, Jaylen Brown launches new sneaker, performance brand

The Celtics star’s latest venture comes after his high-profile spat with Nike over the summer. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Jelly Roll brought fire and rain to Boston in a soul-warming TD Garden show

Jelly Roll brought a combination of unflinching honesty and positivity to town with a powerful show in Boston Thursday night. Continue reading →