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Saturday, October 3, 2026
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K-12 Education

A new campaign on the T criticized BPS. Then the ads were pulled down.

A T spokesperson said the campaign violated the agency's advertising guidelines, an act the organizers described as censorship. Continue reading →

Healthcare

In countdown to Brigham strike on Oct. 14, nurses union and MGB prepare for long-lasting upheaval

The walkout could be potentially disruptive to patients, the hospital, and nurses, who expect to forgo paychecks. Continue reading →

Politics

What will happen in the 2026 midterms? Consider how it might be 2006 all over again.

Five weeks out from the 2026 midterm elections, the parallels are almost uncanny, to the point where they are a useful frame of reference for what might happen in the closing days. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Mayo Clinic is joining forces with a R.I. hospital, putting Mass. systems on notice

Its new entry point is South County Health, a hospital that’s been trying to stabilize its finances in Wakefield, R.I. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her

Governor Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor. Continue reading →

Nation

Cornell students call for change at fiery public meeting

There were fiery testimonies, voices lurching and pleas for action from school leadership. There were fingers pointed angrily at Cornell University's internal investigators, including by a woman who faced her student government representatives and said, emphatically: "I am also speaking as Jane Doe." Continue reading →

Nation

Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say

Christa Pike’s attorneys say she was placed on a ventilator in hospital and was unconscious hours after her failed execution in Tennessee. Continue reading →

The World

World

‘I was fighting for my life’: Indian pilot hailed as hero recalls FlyDubai cockpit attack

An Indian pilot hailed as a hero said he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him and the FlyDubai flight began a steep descent. Continue reading →

World

In Burkina Faso, deaf dancers have a unique way to follow the rhythm and fulfill their dreams

Dance tutor Yaya Sanou has developed a unique dance technique called Vibra-Signe, which translates music into vibrations, touch, and visual cues. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine reports first combat use of its own ballistic missile

Military analysts said a likely use for the missile would be counterattacks on Russian missile launchers, rather than strikes on strategic targets such as defense factories inside Russia. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Op-eds

The Democrats’ ‘Big Tent’ problem … and a solution

If they fail to define what Democrats stand for, President Trump and MAGA Republicans will do it for them. Continue reading →

Op-eds

How many more Jane Does before Cornell acts on sexual assault?

The university knew this was a problem, but did nothing but the bare minimum. Continue reading →

Letters

The Hancock Tower: Boston’s enduring icon

The Hancock has been described as an enormous stand-up mirror plunked down in Copley Square. Today that mirror reflects a far more beautiful city than existed before 1976. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

‘Dark Money’ comes for the Boston Public Schools

The education advocacy group claims its mission is to bring awareness to what it says is the sorry plight of the city’s public schools. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Matthew Farwell is headed to trial for the death of Sandra Birchmore. Here’s what to know.

July selection in the trial of former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell is due to begin Tuesday in US District Court in Boston. Continue reading →

Politics

GOP nominee Michael Minogue spent $6.1 million last month in bid against Maura Healey, setting a governor’s race record

Michael Minogue’s September spending is roughly double what Governor Maura Healey or former Governor Charlie Baker has reported spending in a single month across their runs for governor. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Patriots rule out cornerback Christian Gonzalez, defensive tackle Christian Barmore for Sunday’s game vs. Bills

Losing two defensive starters creates an even larger challenge for a team looking to rebound from last Sunday’s ugly road loss against the Jaguars. Continue reading →

Bruins

Morgan Geekie finding his place on Bruins’ second line alongside Pavel Zacha and Casey Mittelstadt

The native Manitoban returned home Friday as the Bruins visited the Jets. Continue reading →

Patriots

Here’s what coach Mike Vrabel had to say about the Patriots adding quarterback Drake Maye (shoulder) to the injury report

The status of Maye’s shoulder has come under scrutiny this week, in the wake of his vague comments following the Patriots’ loss to the Jaguars last Sunday. Continue reading →

Business

Business

US and allies agree to release diesel reserves as prices soar

Leaders from some of the world's wealthiest nations agreed Friday to release diesel from their reserve stockpiles to help ease a growing crisis over record-high prices driven mostly by the war in Iran. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Trump reportedly to name Jay Clayton, national intelligence director, to serve as AI czar

The Trump administration is under pressure to develop new regulations or safety standards for the industry. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

AI humanoid robot company signs 50,000 square foot office lease in Cambridge

Walden Robotics launched earlier this year with a $300 million investment, one of the Boston area’s biggest deals. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Things To Do

Boston at a Bargain: 15 free ways to fill your October

With October here, Bostonians are dipping into sweater weather and are ready to see the foliage show off its stuff. Save your money for the cider doughnuts and check out a handful of free events featuring everything from Dvořák to dirndls. Continue reading →

Music

At TD Garden, virtual band Gorillaz flaunt very real chops

Band leader Damon Albarn and his ever-expanding roster of collaborators invaded TD Garden with their latest extravaganza, with the cartoon band appearing onscreen overhead. Continue reading →

TV

Before ‘The Sopranos’ came HBO’s boundary-shattering prison drama ‘Oz’

The series set the stage for what kinds of storytelling would be possible in television. Continue reading →