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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Metro

Newton’s latest neighborhood dust-up is over a mini horse named Clover — and her manure

The horse's owner, Judy Hinchey, has pointed to a groundswell of support for keeping Clover, who is about as big as a labrador retriever, in her Auburndale back yard. Continue reading →

Politics

Healey is calling this ballot measure a ‘winner.’ But her own budget office says it could be costly.

Governor Maura Healey's state budget office said Question 6 could have a “significant impact” on state and local finances. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Boston police turn to AI-powered software for social media monitoring. Opponents say it’s a slippery slope.

The department this summer started using a tool that combs through social media looking for possible threats. Continue reading →

Politics

From AOC to Mamdani, democratic socialists are so hot right now — except in Massachusetts

The Boston DSA chapter — which, at more than 3,100 members, is among the country’s largest chapters — endorsed just one candidate for office this primary cycle in Evan MacKay, who lost their state legislative bid. Continue reading →

Business

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9 percent and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Charlie Kirk’s family accuses university of ‘stunning’ security failures

The family of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk has accused the Utah university where he was killed last year of "stunning" security failures that made him an easy target for a rooftop assassin. Continue reading →

Nation

News choppers gathered in the Los Angeles sky. Then one fell to earth.

But the crash Tuesday night of an aircraft trying to cover a spectacular collision underscored another aspect of Los Angeles’ aerial news culture: the risks. Continue reading →

Nation

The T. rex had a body temperature similar to our own, study finds

Researchers analyzed fossilized teeth to determine a core temperature of the extinct predator. Continue reading →

The World

World

Houthis and Saudis trade claims of military attacks as conflict escalates

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen and Saudi authorities on Wednesday accused each other of sharply escalating their attacks, adding to fears that their recent return to war could further destabilize the Middle East. Continue reading →

World

Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs

The Trump administration has approved a $2.8 billion sale of heavy bombs to Israel, according to a US official, in what would be among the largest deliveries of US munitions there even as American public support for the country declines. Continue reading →

World

EU talks of making Canada first ‘associate member’ as US ties weaken

The European Union has invited Canada to work toward becoming its first "associate member," a title meant to underscore the nation's growing closeness to the 27-country bloc as both face deteriorating relationships with the United States. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Students shouldn’t fear speaking up on campus

FIRE survey finds students are self-censoring, seeking to block controversial speakers. Continue reading →

Columns

Trump lost a mail-in ballot battle, but his war on elections continues

Trump believes the Supreme Court’s immunity decision made him a king. Don’t expect the Supreme Court to prove him wrong. Continue reading →

Op-eds

The missing safeguard for Flock cameras: A warrant

Flock is useful, but its searches should be subject to the Fourth Amendment. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Newton’s latest neighborhood dust-up is over a mini horse named Clover — and her manure

The horse's owner, Judy Hinchey, has pointed to a groundswell of support for keeping Clover, who is about as big as a labrador retriever, in her Auburndale back yard. Continue reading →

Vermont

Psychiatrist testifies that man charged in Vt. shootings of Palestinian students was psychotic at the time

Dr. Fabian Saleh, a forensic psychiatrist at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, testified in Chittenden Superior Court that Jason Eaton believed he was acting on the orders of intelligence agencies and a higher power when he allegedly shot the young men. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Brockton mayor facing assault and battery charge for allegedly touching 17-year-old girl against her will

Mayor Moises Rodrigues is scheduled to be arraigned in Hingham District Court later this month. At an earlier hearing, he testified he had no recollection of interacting with the teenager. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

The Red Sox took great pains to build depth in the offseason, and the results are paying off

The Red Sox' season was saved by little-known players who emerged to play key roles. Continue reading →

Bruins

Don Sweeney says the Bruins will have a captain this season. But the GM is mum for now on the choice.

It’s hardly any secret that the new captain will be David Pastrnak or Charlie McAvoy. They are the only viable candidates in residence. Continue reading →

Patriots

With a tough schedule and A.J. Brown’s injury, the Patriots have been smacked in the face by reality

If the Patriots aren’t careful, they could be 1-3 or 0-4 before they blink. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9 percent and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. Continue reading →

Business

Elected officials side with Encore workers in contract fight

Boston City Council vowed not to patronize the casino resort as contract negotiations continue. Continue reading →

Business

Wu taps The Engine’s Emily Knight as Boston economic chief

Knight has spent the past decade at The Engine and currently serves as chief executive of its accelerator for “tough tech” startups tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winner whose evocative books ranged from ‘Tinker Creek’ to the Cape, dies at 81

Ms. Dillard was awarded the 1975 Pulitzer for general nonfiction for "Pilgrim at Tinker Creek," and became one of the nation's most revered writers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Harold Freeman, who helped remove barriers to cancer treatment, dies at 93

Dr. Freeman went on to chair the President’s Cancer Panel, advising Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush on national cancer policy, and served as associate director at the National Cancer Institute. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Macklemore, Kraft pledge millions for Palestinian humanitarian aid

The donations are the latest development in a controversy that erupted after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian remarks he gave. Continue reading →

Music

Legs McNeil, the Connecticut native who gave punk music its name, releases new memoir

“Resident Punk” covers those early days (or nights, really), when McNeil befriended Richard Hell and Joey Ramone and helped define the outsize cultural impact of punk’s originators. Continue reading →

Movies

Hey, TIFF! Do you kiss your mother with that title?

Some of the Toronto International Film Festival’s titles are working blue. Continue reading →