Nation

Biden, top Dems strategize; Pelosi says deal ‘very possible’

President Biden and Congress’ top two Democrats labored to wrap up their giant domestic legislation Friday. Continue reading →

Nation

White House: Biden to outline filibuster changes in ‘weeks’

The president has previously stated he was supportive of requiring that lawmakers physically hold the Senate floor to sustain a filibuster, but on Thursday suggested he could support eliminating it entirely for some issues. Continue reading →

Nation

Baldwin: Killing of cinematographer was ‘tragic accident’

Alec Baldwin said Friday that his killing of a cinematographer with a prop gun on a movie set was a “tragic accident” as authorities investigated the shooting, which also wounded the director. Continue reading →

World

China vows no concessions on Taiwan after Biden comments

China has recently upped its threat to bring Taiwan under its control by force if necessary by flying warplanes near the island and rehearsing beach landings. Continue reading →

World

Ethiopian airstrikes in Tigray force UN flight to turn back

Ethiopian military airstrikes on Friday forced a United Nations humanitarian flight to abandon its landing in the capital of the country’s Tigray region, and a government spokesman said authorities were aware of the inbound flight. It appeared to be a sharp escalation in intimidation tactics authorities have used against aid workers amid the intensifying, year-long Tigray war. Continue reading →

World

At EU summit, farewell tributes flow for Merkel. Even Obama joined by video

Even though Angela Merkel will be around until German parties can hammer out a new government, this week’s meeting of EU leaders was likely her last. Continue reading →

OPINION

How to best serve the full range of issues faced by survivors of domestic violence

Providers must be willing to put aside our “one size fits all” models of service delivery, particularly where Black and brown survivors are concerned. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Michelle Wu for mayor

The at-large city councilor has both an expansive vision for the city’s next chapters and a proven record of ethical leadership. Continue reading →

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Metro

The labor shortage is spooking a new victim: haunted houses

Like restaurants, retailers, and hotels, the nation’s seasonal fright merchants are bedeviled by a shortage of workers. And customers are noticing. Continue reading →

Metro

Acting Mayor Kim Janey to challenge US Census count of Boston residents

Janey will challenge the US Census Bureau’s 2020 tally of Boston residents because federal officials undercounted the city’s immigrants, incarcerated people, and college students, amid the coronavirus pandemic that drove some students to leave the city temporarily, Janey said in a letter to the bureau. Continue reading →

Metro

Authorities believe missing 5-year-old NH boy is dead after search in Abington suspended for the night

Benjamin J. Agati, a New Hampshire senior assistant attorney general, said in a brief interview Friday evening that authorities now believe Elijah Lewis of Merrimack, N.H., is dead after they received unspecified “new information coming in through the investigation” on Friday. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox don’t think theories about Yordan Alvarez whistle in Game 5 are very sound

The Red Sox are more concerned with pitch tipping than they are with the loud noise heard immediately before the Houston slugger's home run off Chris Sale. Continue reading →

celtics notebook

Celtics support Enes Kanter amid his stance for Tibet and against Chinese government

The veteran center on Wednesday posted a video on his social media platforms in which he blasted the Chinese government for its policies regarding Tibet. Continue reading →

bruins notebook

Bruce Cassidy adds Anton Blidh and John Moore to Bruins lineup vs. Sabres

Blidh replaced the injured Nick Foligno, while Moore subbed in for Connor Clifton, who had a spotty game against the Flyers. Continue reading →

Business

In mix-and-match booster landscape, don’t rule out Johnson & Johnson, experts say

Despite research showing Moderna and Pfizer boosters generate more antibodies, experts say J&J still offers robust protection against COVID-19. Continue reading →

Business

Soon, you’ll be able to walk over the Mystic River, Baker says

Baker Administration commits to building long-planned foot-and-bike bridge over the Mystic River. Continue reading →

Business

Real estate giant JLL is buying Boston property software firm Building Engines for $300M

It has been a busy week for two of Boston’s best known property-software firms, with Building Engines agreeing to be sold to Chicago-based real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle and HqO announcing the acquisition of a rival European firm. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Peter Scolari of ‘Newhart,’ ‘Bosom Buddies,’ dies at 66

Scolari, a versatile character actor whose television roles included a yuppie producer on “Newhart” and a closeted dad on “Girls” and who was on Broadway with longtime friend Tom Hanks in “Lucky Guy,” has died. He was 66. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Peter Scolari of ‘Newhart,’ ‘Bosom Buddies,’ dies at 66

Scolari, a versatile character actor whose television roles included a yuppie producer on “Newhart” and a closeted dad on “Girls” and who was on Broadway with longtime friend Tom Hanks in “Lucky Guy,” has died. He was 66. Continue reading →

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PODCASTS

15 preternatural podcasts to ring in spooky season

Close your eyes and fall into these 15 petrifying podcasts, which we've deemed spooky enough to ring in this Halloween. Continue reading →

Names

Cambridge author Kate McGovern’s ‘Welcome Back, Maple Mehta-Cohen’ shines a light on reading challenges at a young age

Kate McGovern’s own Cambridge-based Indian-Jewish household and her professional experience in education inform her latest children’s book. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Gubaidulina’s sonic alchemy makes for a dream of a show with the BSO

An all-Russian orchestral program was preceded by a tribute to Bernard Haitink, the late BSO emeritus conductor. Continue reading →