Nation

Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida’s Tampa Bay region

Hurricane Milton quickly intensified Sunday and is on track to become a major hurricane with the Tampa Bay area in its sights, putting Florida on edge and triggering evacuation orders along a coast still reeling from Helene’s devastation. Continue reading →

Nation

Bruised Supreme Court returns to bench with possible election cases looming

The new Supreme Court term, which starts as the justices return to the bench Monday, features cases on transgender rights, untraceable “ghost guns,” and whether Mexico may sue US firearms manufacturers. The coming months may also bring voting disputes that could decide the presidential election. Continue reading →

Nation

Another hurdle in recovery from Helene: Misinformation is getting in the way

As thousands across the Southeast grieve the deaths and damage left by the Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on Sept. 26, a torrent of conspiracy theories, rumors, and lies threatens to undermine efforts to provide accurate information and crucial resources. Continue reading →

World

Pope names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the pool who will one day elect his successor

Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and further cementing his mark on the group of prelates who will one day elect his successor. Continue reading →

World

A changing climate is scorching the world’s biggest river

The world’s largest river is parched. The Amazon River, battered by back-to-back droughts fueled by climate change, is drying up, with some stretches of the mighty waterway dwindling to shallow pools only a few feet deep. Continue reading →

World

In Ukraine, small, fluffy dogs offer wartime comfort

For two days last month, a vision of canine paradise emerged in the heart of a city regularly pounded by Russian drones and missiles. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Bring the hostages home from Gaza

Ninety-seven people kidnapped from Israel have spent a year in captivity. Continue reading →

OPINION

How I wish Harvard taught students to talk about Israel

I am heartsick over the death and destruction in Gaza. But I am also stunned by the simplistic hatred that has been hurled at Israel, not least by students at my own institution. Continue reading →

OPINION

Gaza can’t be forgotten

Israel’s actions in Gaza have gone beyond self-defense. Continue reading →

Cambridge

Work to begin on upgrades to Memorial Drive in Cambridge following cyclist’s death

The death heightened attention on the dangerous stretch where, for years, elected officials and advocates had pleaded with the state to make changes. Continue reading →

Politics

Boston city councilors push for more affordable homeownership in mayor’s housing development fund

Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu announced her plan to create a new housing development fund using up to $100 million of the city’s more than half a billion dollars in free cash reserves, to jumpstart stalled housing projects. Continue reading →

K-12

Brockton councilors signal support for changing charter to remove mayor from School Committee

Outside investigators advised the city to amend its charter so the mayor would no longer serve on the School Committee, instead appointing a chair who would report to them. Continue reading →

Bruins

Contract impasse ends with Bruins signing goalie Jeremy Swayman to eight-year extension

"All I care about is being a Bruin. I couldn’t be happier,” Swayman said on Sunday at a news conference at Warrior Arena after his new deal was announced by the team. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

If not Sunday for Drake Maye, or for the punchless Patriots offense, when?

“Look, Jacoby [Brissett] is out there trying to do what we’ve asked him to do from the start,” coach Jerod Mayo said. “He’s taking some big hits, and his toughness continues to show up. Execution from the entire offense has to be better.” Continue reading →

on hockey

The contract is signed, but Jeremy Swayman and Bruins leave more questions than answers about negotiations

Swayman got what he wanted, at least enough of it, and the Bruins got what they needed, a young netminder who one day could be ranked among the NHL’s elite goalies. Continue reading →

Business

Boston hotel workers strike outside major Hilton hotels

An estimated 600 workers will strike at the Hilton Boston Park Plaza and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotels, according to a statement from the hotel workers’ union. Continue reading →

Tech Lab

Harvard students used Meta’s smart glasses and AI to get private info from people’s photos. What can you do about it?

The tool could potentially allow law enforcement agents, cyber criminals, or just a guy at the bar to obtain anybody’s vital information in just over a minute. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Forget to file your tax return? Here’s how to avoid big penalties.

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. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Golf Hall of Famer Susie Maxwell Berning, a 4-time major champion, dies at 83

A three-time U.S. Women's Open winner, Susie Maxwell Berning was a pioneer as a mother while competing on the LPGA Tour. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Burnham, Times reporter who exposed police graft, dies at 91

David Burnham, a former investigative reporter for The New York Times whose exposé of corruption in the New York City Police Department in 1970 led to public hearings; tarnished top officials, including the mayor; and inspired the movie “Serpico,” about Burnham’s chief source, Detective Frank Serpico, died Tuesday at his home in Spruce Head, Maine. He was 91. Continue reading →

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CLASSICAL REVIEW

BSO delivers a blazing performance of a Mahler rarity

On Friday night, a cast of 300 excelled in music of treacherous difficulty. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Hauntings, happenings in Salem for Halloween

Witch City in October can be hectic but don’t fear. From new attractions to must-see haunts, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

$5 ferry ride, new ‘Friends’ trivia, and a Cambridge dance party: This week’s free, cheap things to do in Boston

This week’s free, cheap things to do in Boston. Continue reading →