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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Vocational schools, home to one-eighth of Mass. high school students seek aid to grow more

Thousands of Massachusetts students each year are locked out of the state’s trade high schools, which are straining at the seams after decades of growing interest. Continue reading →

Climate

Hot ocean is a super fuel for hurricanes such as Milton and Helene

Warmer ocean temperatures, sea level rise, and warmer air that can hold more rain all play a role. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. voters overwhelmingly back Harris over Trump, eliminating MCAS graduation requirement, Suffolk/Globe poll finds

With just weeks until the Nov. 5 election, the survey of 500 likely voters found that 31 percent see the future of American democracy as the most important issue facing the next president. Continue reading →

LUIS TIANT | 1940-2024

Luis Tiant, inimitable ace of the 1975 AL champion Red Sox, dies at 83

The jovial righthander had an outsized personality that endeared him to Red Sox fans and a bewildering delivery that baffled hitters. Continue reading →

Nation

Residents flee Tampa Bay region as Hurricane Milton moves toward Florida coast

Thousands of people streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Biden requires lead drinking-water pipes to be replaced nationwide

The new rule, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency, sets the most aggressive restrictions on lead in drinking water since federal standards were first set decades ago. Continue reading →

Nation

Citing omelets and chili, justices seem poised to uphold ghost gun rules

A majority of the justices seemed skeptical during oral argument of the position taken by gun owners, parts makers, and Second Amendment groups: that the government exceeded its authority in 2022 when it imposed new rules for the weapons. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump secretly stayed in touch with Putin after leaving office, book says

Reporter Bob Woodward’s latest book also details President Biden’s frustrations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading →

The World

World

After key town falls in Ukraine’s east, Russian forces push into others

The fierce fighting in the area reflects the Kremlin’s long-standing goal of capturing all of the Donetsk region, which it already partly controls. Continue reading →

World

Iranian and Syrian media report strike in Damascus

The reports from Syria came as Israel sent more troops into Lebanon and bombarded the Hezbollah-dominated suburbs south of Beirut. Hezbollah sent more than 100 missiles into northern Israel. Continue reading →

World

MI5 spy chief says Russia and Iran are behind a ‘staggering’ rise in deadly plots

In a rare public speech setting out the major threats to the United Kingdom, Ken McCallum argued that hostile states, radicalized individuals, and a revived Islamic State group have combined to create “the most complex and interconnected threat environment we’ve ever seen.” Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

For US Jews, the postwar years were a golden age. It ended on Oct. 7.

Even in America, the old patterns of Jewish history cannot be escaped. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

End Massachusetts’ outlier status on child custody disputes

The Senate approved a bill to bring the state into the national fold on resolving interstate cases. Surely the House can see the value in that. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Keeping vigil on Oct. 7 takes many forms

"All of us are in pain; all of us need opportunities for reflection and community," writes one reader. Another: "Hate will never repair the world. Returning the hostages might — hopefully — begin the process." Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Ethel Kennedy, one of the last links to the Camelot era, suffers stroke; family asks for prayers

"She is comfortable," her grandson, Joseph P. Kennedy III, wrote on X Tuesday night. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. AG Campbell sues TikTok, alleging platform ‘contributed to a youth mental health crisis’

The suits, which were filed individually by 14 attorneys general from both parties, come as TikTok has exploded in popularity in recent years as both a source of entertainment and news. Continue reading →

North Shore

No Hocus Pocus: Salem expects a record 1.2 million visitors for Halloween festivities

Salem has added several attractions to the annual Haunted Happenings celebration, including a new food hall, walking tours, and performances by a magician. Continue reading →

Sports

patriots

Patriots to start Drake Maye at quarterback on Sunday vs. Texans

The Patriots have struggled to protect veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett through the team's 1-4 start. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

Bad body language, bad actions, and bad defense: The Patriots are looking like a team in disarray

The frustration of a 1-4 start, and a decline on offense and defense, is coming through in body and spoken language. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Luis Tiant not being in Hall of Fame is Cooperstown’s loss

Whether it was at the Red Sox fantasy camp, spring training, or during the season, Tiant made people around him feel like they were a member of his family. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Steward says it will walk away from Norwood Hospital, close four nearby clinics

The hospital itself has not been open since a June 2020 flood caused catastrophic damage, but four satellite facilities have continued to operate. Continue reading →

innovation beat

Can a luxury EV eliminate range anxiety?

The newest Rivian SUV gave Globe reporter Aaron Pressman — mostly — a glimpse of a more perfect, more climate-friendly transportation future, though with one glitch at the end. Continue reading →

Retail

Mass. has a new king of beers — Jack’s Abby — as Framingham brewer acquires Night Shift Brewing

The purchase underscores the consolidation that’s already begun in the craft beer industry. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Longtime Bentley baseball coach and athletic director Bob DeFelice dies at 82

DeFelice was baseball coach from the program’s inception in 1969 until he retired after the 2022 season, and he was athletic director from 1991-2020. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

FOOD

After more than two years, cats finally find sanctuary on Beacon Hill

A Sanctuary Cafe is a yearslong effort by Brittany Baker to open a first-of-its-kind venture on Beacon Hill that allows both felines and food under the same roof. Continue reading →

Music

Maine’s Tucker Pillsbury (a.k.a. Role Model) on homesickness and heartbreak

The 27-year-old singer has references to his home state scattered across his body through tattoos — and now in lyrics on his latest album. Continue reading →

FOOD

The Dubai chocolate bar took over the Internet. Then it took over Boston.

Everybody wants to try the viral Dubai chocolate bar, no matter how much it costs. Continue reading →