All of the headlines from today's paper.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Today's Headlines

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K-12

Massachusetts students still lag behind prepandemic levels on MCAS scores

In some areas, test scores were lower than they were even in 2021, when many students were still learning from home. Continue reading →

Red Sox

When did the Red Sox turn around their season and become a contender? Inside ‘The Streak.’

The Red Sox ripped off 10 consecutive wins across a season-swinging week and a half in July and changed the narrative of their season. Continue reading →

Immigration

A disputed visit to a Vermont gun shop colors Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi’s deportation case

Prosecutors are citing antisemitic comments Mahdawi is accused of uttering in 2015 to support their effort to expel him from the country. Their appeal will be heard Tuesday. Continue reading →

Politics

Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers were locked in an impasse as Democrats demanded legislation to extend health care benefits. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump and Netanyahu say they’ve agreed on a plan to end the Gaza war. Hamas is now reviewing it.

While Trump claimed he is now on the precipice of victory in his long effort to forge peace, the prospects of a finding an endgame to a war that is coming up on the start of its third year still appeared shaky. Many points of tension remain. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

‘Mine, baby, mine’: Trump officials offer $625 million to rescue coal

The Trump administration Monday outlined a coordinated plan to revive the mining and burning of coal, the largest contributor to climate change worldwide. Continue reading →

Nation

Investigators seek motive for Michigan church attack that killed 4

Investigators on Monday were digging into the life of the man who killed four people in a suburban Michigan community over the weekend, as well as the fiery remains of the church he attacked in the middle of a Sunday morning worship service. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump’s team keeps posting AI portraits of him

President Trump’s use of artificial intelligence sticks to a familiar recipe for bait — crude comedy sprinkled with wishful thinking. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russian meddling fails to swing a pivotal election in Europe

The win, which still needs to be made official by the nation’s election commission, could further Moldova’s bid to enter the European Union. Continue reading →

World

Danger and intrigue hang over power cut at Russian-held nuclear plant

A slow-motion crisis has been unfolding at a giant nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied southeastern Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Octopuses invade the English coast

Across England’s southern coast, fishing crews reported an extraordinary boom in octopus catches this summer. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Taylor Swift is uncool — and unstoppable

Her earnestness and focus on fans have become her greatest strengths. Continue reading →

Editorials

Let’s make a deal: GOP, Democrats both need to give to avoid government shutdown

Closing the federal government hurts people who need services, as well as federal workers. Continue reading →

Letters

I know the BPL’s treasures

A longtime admirer of Boston Public Library's dioramas was thrilled to find they still exist. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Months after deadly blaze, fire sprinklers recalled in 2001 found in four Fall River residential properties, officials say

The recalled sprinklers were found in a group home, two boarding houses, and a shelter during routine inspections earlier this month, the department said in a statement Monday. Continue reading →

K-12

Mass. sophomores fare worse on MCAS when test does not count for graduation

For the first time in two decades, Massachusetts sophomores took the MCAS without needing it to graduate. The result: they did much worse than last year, and some state officials and others believe students exerted less effort because the test no longer mattered so much. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Silent fears and simple acts: America’s battle against hate

The Globe took to the streets seeking advice on stopping hate. It took longer than it should have to get answers. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Celtics media day: Jayson Tatum discusses resuming basketball workouts as recovery continues

The forward stressed Monday that the team is not pushing him to get back onto the court. Continue reading →

Celtics

New Celtic Anfernee Simons talks about being in a true basketball environment in Boston, and improving his defense

So consider this an audition of sorts for Simons, who will be an unrestricted free agent next summer and wants to be considered an All-Star-caliber player. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox-Yankees in the playoffs. Does it get any better than this?

Red Sox-Yankees is an all-timer. It’s Harvard vs. Yale, Kennedy vs. Nixon, Athens vs. Sparta. Continue reading →

Business

Bold Types

Titan Casket chief executive wraps up a third season of shows featuring celebrity interviews — in caskets

“Grave Conversations," hosted by actor David Dastmalchian, just wrapped up its third season. Guests included directors James Gunn and Kevin Smith and actor Nathan Fillion. Continue reading →

Housing

Salem eliminates parking minimums for new development, in bid to make housing cheaper

Salem is the latest Greater Boston municipality to make such a move. Continue reading →

Business

OpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT after teen’s death

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard Moe, 88, dies; led the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Richard Moe, who after being an influential adviser to Vice President Walter Mondale stepped out from a backstage role to become a leader in his own right as president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for 17 years, died on Sept. 15 in Washington. He was 88. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jack Daniels, Olympic medalist and ‘world’s best’ running coach, dies at 92

Perhaps his greatest contribution was to simplify and make accessible to coaches and runners of all levels the complicated science of human performance. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Love Letters

What is our relationship status right now?

Is he an ex, a partner, a co-parent? Continue reading →

Television

What to stream (and read) after seeing ‘One Battle After Another’

The new Paul Thomas Anderson movie explores themes found in a variety of other shows, movies, and books. Continue reading →

Theater

Lyric Stage’s well-executed ‘Our Town’ is a reminder of why it’s often staged

The play's scope is small, but its themes are universal. Continue reading →