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Sunday, September 14, 2025
Today's Headlines
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Health

Two years after Mass. expanded doula coverage, here’s what’s working — and what’s not

The program has built one of the most racially and linguistically diverse doula networks in the country. But it's still working through early challenges. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Job seekers and hiring managers are using AI, and nobody’s happy

Amid a tight labor market, employers are using AI to find talent and even conduct interviews, while applicants use the technology to write cover letters and prep for interviews. Continue reading →

War on Harvard

Harvard faculty hit hardest by Trump fight are at a crossroads: Without a deal, some say their research is ‘dead’

While Harvard faculty share the fear that a deal with President Trump could infringe upon the university's academic freedom, they also see a settlement as potentially ending significant damage to their life’s work. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Charlie Kirk’s death shines a spotlight on worsening climate for political discourse on college campuses

Political rhetoric has become increasingly toxic in America, and the stakes are so much higher for those on the losing end of the debate. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

AI in the classroom? These Latino teens want Boston schools to do more training — now.

Across the country, the rapid spread of generative AI is upending decades-old teaching philosophies and making existing lesson plans obsolete. Continue reading →

She’s a Brazilian in Boston. Now, she says, ‘I feel more Latina than ever.’

From Boston to Worcester, Brazilian culture is infused in the places where immigrants live and work throughout the state. Continue reading →

The electricity is back at Fenway. And so is the late Luis Tiant.

The beloved Red Sox star died last year, but his appearances on the video board during games are keeping his spirit alive. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China

President Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum Continue reading →

Nation

New York’s ban on cellphones in schools is going ‘better than expected’

A new ritual marks the end of the school day at Brooklyn Technical High School this year. When the metal doors swing open, teenagers reach into their backpacks and rip open the school-issued Velcro pouches that have kept their cellphones out of reach since they arrived in the morning. Continue reading →

Politics

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk death

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify in Congressional hearings amid questions about the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination and his handling of the agency. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israeli strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels damage residential homes, forcing families to live in ruins

Israel’s deadly airstrikes this week targeting Iran-backed rebels in Yemen have damaged residential areas in the country’s capital of Sanaa, leaving many houses in ruins and residents unable to afford repairs on their own. Continue reading →

World

The perilous path to escape Gaza City

On the coastal road heading south from Gaza City, thousands of people have begun an arduous journey to what they hope will be relative safety. Israel has told them to flee as it prepares to take over the city. Continue reading →

World

Supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson clash with London police during massive protest

A massive march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in London has grown violent as a small group of his supporters clashed with police. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Less braying donkeys, more kicking asses: Save the squabbling. Democrats just need to win in 2026.

To succeed, liberals and centrists will have to agree to disagree — for now — about divisive issues like transgender athletes and the war in Gaza, and rally around a simple message of respect for democratic norms. Continue reading →

Letters

More antsy than eager as a new, ‘faster’ Acela train debuts

Sleekness and larger cafe cars do not make the trip any faster. Continue reading →

Letters

When ‘thoughts and prayers’ come crashing down to earth

“People sending their thoughts and prayers after shootings are really saying, ‘I don’t care,’ ” writes one reader. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Do stricter gun laws in states like Mass. make it safer? The Charlie Kirk fatal shooting sparks fresh debate.

Massachusetts, which has some of the strictest gun laws in US, had the lowest gun rate per capita in 2023. Continue reading →

Politics

For many immigrant families, Head Start is a lifeline. A judge just paused Trump directive moving to cut them off.

The threats to the program mark the latest way Trump’s war on undocumented people is upending life for the community. Continue reading →

Metro

16-year-old high school student detained by ICE in downtown Milford, friends say

The Brazilian student at Milford High School was arrested Friday but released a few hours later. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Fair or unfair, the pressure is quickly mounting on Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, and other thoughts

There’s been a lot of post-opener noise about Maye having too much on his plate. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Brayan Bello’s sluggish start symptomatic of the Red Sox’ struggles in the stretch drive

For the Red Sox to reach the playoffs, the starting rotation needs a boost from the bats in the lineup. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox continue to lean into catchers Connor Wong and Carlos Narváez as roster mainstays

The partnership between Wong and Narváez solidified one of the team’s bigger question marks at season's start. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

Ideas

How Democrats can win elections again

The path forward for the party is obvious. It just needs leaders who will show the way. Continue reading →

Ideas

A press release from the spokesman for the Secretary of War

What if we could get the backstory to a courageous, audacious, exciting name change? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Christoph von Dohnányi, maestro who elevated Cleveland Orchestra, dies at 95

The German conductor sought to bring “a sense of breathing, musical breathing, like a singer” to his orchestras. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Food & Dining

Two Boston restaurants we also like are named to the NYT’s best in the country list

Here’s what the Globe said about LaPadrona and McGonagle’s. Continue reading →

Theater

From stage to TV and back to stage again, Ins Choi continues to find new meaning in ‘Kim’s Convenience’

The playwright stars as Appa in the Huntington Selects production. Continue reading →

Food & Dining

Louis Corner welcomes the neighborhood

It’s a new era for the South End space that was the Butcher Shop. Continue reading →

Travel

Travel

Looking for starry, starry nights? You can find them here.

Welcome to Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, the starriest place in New England. Continue reading →

Travel

As travelers seek escape, kitsch makes a comeback

Nearly nine in 10 travelers are seeking out retro attractions and experiences, a Booking.com survey found. And that's playing out at old-school destinations. Continue reading →