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Monday, September 29, 2025
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Energy

‘A real tragedy’: Trump’s policies create sea of uncertainty for New Bedford’s offshore wind ambitions

In New Bedford, one of the poorest cities in the state, offshore wind has offered a new source of jobs and investment. Continue reading →

Politics

This government shutdown may be the most unpredictable yet. Here’s what we know about how it could play out.

There’s a new level of uncertainty about how things will unfold, both because of the politics surrounding the stalemate and because of the policies of the Trump administration. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Some Boston-area companies are hiring fewer workers due to AI. Will that trend continue?

Big companies are finally talking more specifically about the impact of artificial intelligence on their workforces. Continue reading →

Nation

Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8

The FBI is leading the investigation and considered it an “act of targeted violence,” said Ruben Coleman, a special agent in charge for the bureau. Continue reading →

Politics

Government shutdown draws closer as congressional leaders head to the White House

Republicans are daring Democrats to vote against legislation that would keep government funding mostly at current levels, but Democrats so far have held firm. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies

The White House is developing a plan that could change how universities are awarded research grants, giving a competitive advantage to schools that pledge to adhere to the values and policies of the Trump administration on admissions, hiring, and other matters. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump to attend gathering of top generals, upending last-minute plans

President Trump has decided he’s going to the last-minute global gathering of the nation’s top generals that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered last week, he said Sunday, setting the stage for a highly unusual meeting between the commander in chief and top US military leaders. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump’s comments on autism evoke anger and hope among people with autism and their families

An Indiana woman with an autistic son says President Trump was blaming moms when he made unfounded claims that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia hammers Kyiv in 12-hour drone and missile assault

Russia launched nearly 600 drones and 48 missiles in a deadly overnight attack on Ukraine that lasted more than 12 hours. Continue reading →

World

NATO boosts Baltic Sea vigilance as Denmark reports new drone sightings at armed forces’ locations

Denmark’s defense ministry said that it had “several capacities deployed” after drone sightings from Saturday into Sunday night. Continue reading →

World

Netanyahu says Israel working on cease-fire plan on eve of Trump meeting, as Gaza death toll tops 66,000

On the eve of meeting with President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel is working on a new cease-fire plan with the White House, but details are still being sorted out. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Business community needs to get on board the Wu train

The business naysayers licking their wounds need to understand her unspoken message to them. Continue reading →

Editorials

Trump goes after James Comey while Ralph de la Torre walks free

Justice Department can’t tell the good guys from the bad. Continue reading →

OpEds

Will Americans let Trump slide the country into dictatorship?

We must not allow the president to intimidate us. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Here’s a list of the New England workers who were suspended for posting about Charlie Kirk’s killing

More than half a dozen educators and others have faced consequences following statements made online about the slaying of the conservative activist. Continue reading →

Health

BU study finds repeated head impacts can affect brain in young athletes before onset of CTE

An author said the study’s results “have the potential to significantly change how we view contact sports.” Continue reading →

Immigration

Family of Milford teen detained by ICE unaware of his whereabouts: ‘All I want is to know if he is alive’

João Marciano do Carmo, a Brazilian teen who moved to the United States at age 11, was pulled over by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday morning while on his way to work at a nearby farm, his parents said. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Al Horford agrees to deal to join Warriors, ending memorable Celtics’ tenure

Horford spent 2016-19 with Boston and returned in 2021, eventually winning his first ring in 2024. He had been long rumored to sign with Golden State. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox-Yankees playoff series always welcome, and Garrett Crochet getting Game 1 helps Alex Cora’s club from the start

Having Crochet lined up to start the first game of a best-of-three series is an advantage for the Red Sox. "I think having that No.1 [starter] helps," Cora said. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox win finale, Yankees in Wild Card Series next — ‘It’s New York against Boston. It’s going to be big.’

The Red Sox will visit the Yankees for the entirety of the best-of-three playoff series. José De León, in his first MLB appearance since 2023, got the win over the Tigers, who will also play on as the third AL wild card. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

The window is closing for Windows 10 users

Microsoft will halt support for aging software in October. Here’s what to do. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Decades in the making, the South Station Tower is readying for move-in. Take a look inside.

The 51-story office and condo skyscraper is opening soon, proving a test for both office demand and high-end housing. Continue reading →

Retail

In wake of Applegreen’s service plaza exit, no easy answers for Healey

The state now has two less-than-ideal options: Take Global Partners up on its offer by accepting its losing bid, or start over with new bids. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Peter Southwick, BU professor and news photographer whose images captured Boston’s history, dies at 74

Mr. Southwick photographed major news events, sports championships, and in his last years launched a project to capture a slice of life in small-town Maine. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies

Dr. Nelson eased restrictions against gay couples within the church and pushed members to avoid calling their church "Mormon." Continue reading →

Obituaries

Louise Vincent, 49, drug user who led harm reduction movement, dies

She overcame multiple overdoses, the amputation of her leg, and her daughter’s death from opioids to help lead a movement promoting expanded access to needle exchanges, naloxone, and other methods of reducing harm to drug users. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

These 4 New England cities named among the best places to live on the East Coast, according to Travel + Leisure

Here’s a look at the communities that made the list. Continue reading →

Music

Lorde bares her soul (and plenty of skin) at TD Garden

The New Zealand pop singer recreated her own messy, glorious rebirth on the Boston stop of her "Ultrasound" tour. Continue reading →

Music

BSO opens season with cozy Mozart and Strauss

A concert that could have been boilerplate fare instead burst with radiance. Continue reading →