Gauff says an ‘insane’ wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China Open
Coco Gauff says she received an “insane” amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran.
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Today in history: Anwar Sadat assassinated
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2026. There are 86 days left in the year.
Globe endorses yes on Question 4
The measure would let citizens register to vote, or update their registration, on Election Day.
Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm
The announcements of this year’s prizes began Monday with the Nobel Prize in medicine being awarded to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.
Are we really headed for another Chiefs-49ers Super Bowl? And other NFL Week 4 thoughts.
The NFL only has three undefeated teams left, and they’re two of them.
Romeo Doubs came through in the clutch, and other snap-count observations from Patriots-Bills
Doubs and quarterback Drake Maye have continued to build chemistry in the absence of A.J. Brown (ankle).
Globe Top 20 boys’ soccer poll: 3-4-5 are slots for contenders on the rise
BC High, Wayland, Newton South, and Natick are all on the rise in the rankings.
Eastern Mass. boys’ soccer: Players of the Week, Sept. 8-Oct. 4
A senior from Natick had five goals in two games, and players from Archbishop Williams, Nantucket, Norwell, and Salem also starred.
Senior-driven Belmont boys’ soccer has taken a sizable leap this season
The additions of Yassin Abdelazim and Yuto Yashiro have helped the Marauders make a push for the Division 1 tournament.
‘Slow Horses’ stars Christopher Chung and New England native Kyle Soller talk intense sixth season
The actors open up about the action-packed new season, working with Gary Oldman, and the surprise return of a fan-favorite character.
Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, has died
Bakker died Monday, his second wife, Lori Bakker, said in a statement. His cause of death was not immediately clear.
Republicans return to tough-on-crime message ahead of difficult midterm elections
Republicans are focusing on crime and public disorder in midterm election campaigns, as voters grow frustrated with their handling of the cost of living and the war with Iran.
Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions
Rubio called Iceland “a good friend” and offered no hint of tensions with the island that is a NATO member but has no army.
Boston is embracing AI in its public schools, unlike NYC and LA
The fast-moving technology has some educators, parents, and students worried, even as others argue there’s room for experimentation.
This rural corner of Maine produced both Susan Collins and Troy Jackson — and set them on collision course in Senate battle
Both candidates in Maine's US Senate race are natives of Aroostook County, whose distinct identity shaped each of them.
Small-ball Rays beat sloppy Yankees for 2-0 ALDS lead
Richie Palacios hit a two-run single in a four-run fifth inning, and host Tampa Bay took advantage of four New York errors to beat Cam Schlittler and the Yankees.
Bruins can’t dig out of early hole against Senators, lose second game in a row
Ottawa was on the receiving end of a game gift-wrapped by a constant, wide array of mistakes by Boston.
Squeals, shrieks, and hugs. Boston-born Nobel Prize winner shares big news with his overjoyed children.
Dr. Karl Deisseroth's children were sound asleep when he found out he was one of three scientists awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine.
FEMA awards Revere $2.5 million in grant funding to hire 12 new firefighters
The funding comes after more than $14 million in federal grants were awarded to departments across the state to improve safety and expand staffing.
This high-profile campaign may be the ugliest in the country
Of all the mudslinging and smear campaigning across the country in this fraught election year, few races are as nasty as the one for governor of Ohio.
Jeffrey Archer, novelist whose real life rivaled his thrillers, dies at 86
Mr. Archer’s thrillers and sagas of the rich and powerful sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.
New Celtics center Mitchell Robinson has a personality as big as his pickup
In a league filled with players from big cities, raised in the hip-hop generation, the 28-year-old Mitchell is an avid outdoorsman and country music, a child of his Louisiana roots.
White Sox surge past Guardians to take 2-0 lead in ALDS, move one win away from ALCS
Braden Montgomery's two-run double put Chicago in front, and Sean Burke tossed 5⅓ innings of one-hit relief to beat Cleveland.
Leominster business owner sentenced to prison for using fraudulently obtained food stamps to stock his restaurant
Raul Fernandez Vicioso owned El Primo Restaurant in Leominster. It is now closed.
How ketamine emerged as a key factor in the alleged Cornell sex assault
The woman who would come to be known as Jane Doe walked into her sorority house in a daze, feeling bruises starting to ache on her body. When her sorority sisters asked what had happened, she remembered responding with one word: "Ketamine."
Do you miss Spy magazine? For one month, it’s back, and with a daily focus on Trump.
Spy was brash, and it covered brash people. Donald Trump was a perfect foil.
Chase Briscoe’s win in Las Vegas keeps his NASCAR Cup Series championship hopes alive
Leading a race-high 175 laps, Briscoe managed the clean-air dynamics flawlessly, executing a sweep of Stage 1 and Stage 2 to collect a maximum 75 total race points.
Woman in her 60s tests positive for West Nile virus, state’s 12th human case
The woman was likely exposed in Norfolk County, officials said.
Hadley man admits to selling Russian plutonium, mailing it through postal service, feds say
Jacob D. Miller had an online business called "Collect the Periodic Table" that he ran out of his home in South Hadley, federal prosecutors said.
Construction worker fatally injured by steamroller in Bedford, N.H.
The 67-year-old man was rushed to a local hospital around 11 a.m., where was later pronounced dead.
Trump heads to Nebraska, where his plan to import more beef has angered ranchers
It’s part of what the Republican president says is a 32-day blitz of rallies ahead of Nov. 3 that so far has taken him to ruby-red territory such as Oklahoma and Alabama.
Weymouth man accused of driving into BSU students held without bail
The 44-year-old pleaded not guilty Monday to charges including attempted murder and was ordered to undergo further evaluation of his competency to stand trial.
Budding food scrap pickup services across the US want your coffee grounds and eggshells
DETROIT — Every Monday, Ricky Blanding drives his Ford Ranger pickup truck around Detroit along a carefully planned route.
Manufacturer VulcanForms chief executive Kevin Kassekert hopes to double his workforce over the next year
Also a $200 million gift for Middlesex School and the governor's support for a gas pipeline.
Another tropical system is brewing in the Gulf. Could it become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season?
A Super El Niño has tamped down tropical storm activity in the Atlantic this year, but some storms have surfaced in the warm Gulf waters.
Boston Fleet have plenty to do before 2026-27 PWHL season begins
“The goal is for a first day at camp to not feel like a first day,” said new coach François Méthot.
A Boston courtroom is center stage as legal battle between Harvard and Trump moves to next round
The federal funding case reached the appellate court as part of several challenges the administration has made to District Court decisions that have ruled in Harvard’s favor, ranging from international student enrollment to antisemitism on campus.
Trapped in a kill zone, a Ukrainian city is beginning to starve
One thing is clear from what has emerged: A humanitarian calamity is unfolding. There is no food, no safety, and no escape.
A new crop of solar panels is the US’s best hope of catching China
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. -- Producers of solar panels in the United States say they are on the cusp of a technological breakthrough that could upend the industry and even threaten China's grip on it.
Ukraine claims to have taken out more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity
Ukraine has launched repeated attacks on refineries from Moscow to Siberia, sparking a widespread fuel crisis in Russia earlier this year that forced authorities to restrict gasoline sales.
Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike say the military’s medical system failed them
Soldiers and family members have told The Associated Press of a failure to recognize the seriousness of injuries, a poor plan to get the wounded to hospitals, and red tape that has hindered follow-up care.
Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
To those at Port Shuaiba that day and their families, the attack showed the cost of a hastily drawn conflict. The planning had apparent flaws, and commanders did not take intelligence reports of the Iranian threat seriously enough, leaving wounded soldiers questioning Army leadership and the military medical system.
Foliage tracker: Discover where fall colors are unfolding right now in New England
The leaves have already started their beautiful transformation in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Raw ‘Bouncers’ lands with topical impact
Four bouncers at a Yorkshire discotheque grapple with drunken patrons and questions about what their own lives add up to.
What to know about the suspected bomb plot against a UK air base used by the US in the Iran war
British authorities have linked the incident to Tehran. Iran has denied involvement.
Three Boston teenagers charged with home invasion in Norwood
The teenagers, ages 15, 16, and 17, were charged with home invasion, robbery, conspiracy, and gun possession, police said Monday.
In a major boost for the right, another Bolsonaro nears Brazil’s presidency
The results boost the ascendant right in Latin America, placing Brazil, the region’s most populous country, within reach as the biggest electoral prize following seven straight wins by right-wing candidates. (News Analysis)
Mayors are filming videos, Mamdani style, with varying degrees of cringe
Some videos are charming, real-life glimpses. Others come across as stilted. Most candidates are learning as they go.
Saudi and Yemeni forces attack to retake control of Red Sea coast
The offensive was announced a day after the Yemeni government declared a full-blown war against the Houthis to retake territory it had lost to the militia over the past 12 years.
How AstraZeneca is using robots to conduct science at new $1 billion Cambridge research center
The investment is expected to increase the pharma giant's workforce in Massachusetts to 3,000 employees within a few years.
Democrats project a party milestone in Congress: 100 women in the House
Democrats are increasingly confident they will have a record number of women serving in the House next year, after backing women in competitive districts they are now positioned to win.
Red Sox believe Roman Anthony won’t need surgery to fix right hand injury
Roman Anthony dealt with a recurrence of an injury to his right ring finger as well as other hand issues in the first of the Red Sox’ two postseason games.
Zach Bryan sets Gillette attendance record after ‘Free Palestine’ message
While Bryan’s peaceful protest may have angered some, it should not come as a surprise.
Hard cider was once more popular than water. He foresaw a comeback.
Known among friends as Brother Apple, Ben Watson played a pivotal role in elevating the apple as more than capable of competing with grapes and barley in alcoholic beverages for the attention of discerning palates.
No matter what they say, the Red Sox are a second-tier team until they prove otherwise
The Sox also have gone eight years without winning the division and five years without winning 90 games.
Spain calls early election after housing crisis roils government
The prime minister and his left-wing allies are seeking to frame the elections as an opportunity to resolve Spain’s housing crisis by ushering in a strong left-wing government. The conservative Popular Party, which has topped recent opinion polls, is focusing instead on issues such as immigration.
Texas pediatricians face Paxton investigations for vaccinating children
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
At 87, he’s still demanding answers from Boston’s schools
“I think it’s probably true that I have attended more School Committee meetings [in Boston] than any other person alive, probably ever” said John Mudd.
Cornell rape case is a single dot in a long timeline of women’s abuse
As 1970s-era students, we were working to dispel the myths — ones that exist to this day — that women are responsible for the crimes against them.
Like the remote airport check-in option in Framingham? It’s coming to more sites, Massport says.
So far about 25,000 have used the service that whisks travelers past security and right to their gates.
Authorities identify man killed in Manchester-by-the-Sea boat crash
James Wolcott, 37, of Hamilton, remained missing after the Coast Guard suspended its search for him on Sunday. A third man is in the hospital.
Will R.I. voters and elected officials continue investing in life sciences, providing a needed runway to succeed?
Rhode Island starts in a strong position and has the ingredients needed for innovation and growth. What we don’t have yet is a long-term commitment, writes the CEO of the RI Life Science Hub.
Shot of cold weather to hit New England as Tuesday morning wind chills near freezing
Better bundle up for the morning commute as temperatures plummet amid sunny skies.
Lawyers for Babson College student argue for her return to Massachusetts during appeals court hearing
The student, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, was detained and deported almost a year ago as she tried to board a flight at Logan to surprise her parents for Thanksgiving.
Hockey player flown to hospital after injury during game in Walpole, police say
Emergency responders were treating the man for “head trauma” as they awaited a medical helicopter, according to dispatch recordings.
Medford High School to reopen Tuesday after sewage backup forced evacuation
A drain company unclogged the backup, while crews cleaned sewage from the school's mechanical room and worked to mitigate the smell.
The Cornell rape case deserves a prosecutor with an open mind
Attorney General Letitia James’s public comments about Doe raise questions about whether she can impartially assess the evidence.
Supreme Court rejects appeal over Michigan school’s ban on ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ sweatshirts
The mother of two boys said their First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the sweatshirts she bought them for Christmas in 2022.
Four New England youth programs selected for new USA Hockey Development League
The NDL promises to develop the next wave of players — about 700 of them.
Girl, 5, dies in UTV rollover crash in Rhode Island; teen driver is charged
Another 5-year-old girl suffered serious injuries in the crash, authorities said.
Healey, declaring an ‘energy emergency,’ moves to temporarily cut electric bills, bolster home heating aid
Saying the state is facing an “energy emergency,” Governor Maura Healey Monday announced a slate of efforts she said could reduce residents’ heating costs by tens of millions of dollars this winter.
Women are getting nearly all the new jobs. Trump is focused on men’s work.
Here's why nine out of every 10 new jobs are being filled by women.
Obama to appear with El-Sayed in Detroit as the ex-president gets more involved in the midterms
The former president taped two dozen ads last week for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate that will be released in the coming days and weeks, in addition to more campaign stops soon to be announced.
Cornell building is sprayed with graffiti blasting school’s response to gang rape complaint
Cornell spokesperson Kyle Kimball said in a statement that the university was investigating and that “damaging property is not the answer” to Cornellians’ “frustration and strong emotions.”
Craig Breslow and Chad Tracy meet with Willson Contreras, defend Red Sox’ in-game moves: ‘It’s my decision. It went south.’
Tracy said he has spoken with Sonny Gray, who was unhappy about being pulled in the fifth inning of what turned out to be the Red Sox’ last game of the season.
Lessons Boston can learn from Danish cyclists
Here in Boston, we’re a lot closer to matching Denmark than you might think.
Recipe: Toss a Greek salad to accompany pizza with all kinds of greens, lemony dressing, and seared halloumi
This recipe is for Greek Salad with Seared Halloumi from the food section of The Boston Globe.
Recipe: Put down that phone and make this quick pepperoni French bread pizza instead
This recipe is for Pepperoni French Bread Pizza from the food section of The Boston Globe.
Mother and son identified as passengers on Boston-bound medical plane that went missing off Nantucket
The identities of the six onboard the aircraft were released by the Coast Guard Monday night.
Young Bruins Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras make season debut against Senators
Brunet, 23, partnered with Mason Lohrei on the No. 3 defense pairing in even-strength situations.
Recipe: This dreamy Margherita pan pizza is ‘like bread and pizza had a delicious baby’
This recipe is for "Pizza Practice" Margherita Pan Pizza from the food section of The Boston Globe.
Former Brown Public Health dean calls for more information in death of Russian infectious disease researcher
"We have to assume we may not know the full truth," former Biden administration health official Ashish Jha wrote on X Sunday.
Your Mike Vrabel Monday rundown: Patriots coach responds to Bills’ dig at Efton Chism
Vrabel also discussed cursing at a sideline official, how he motivates an underdog, and what he saw from Drake Maye.
Firefighter and resident hospitalized after house fire in Canton reignites
Firefighters initially tried to put out the fire from inside but left the home after the roof began to collapse, officials said.
Women are getting nearly all the new jobs. Trump is focused on men’s work.
Here's why nine out of every 10 new jobs are being filled by women.
Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died
In Washington, President Trump said he was watching the situation with concern and said the United States would be willing to help.
French conglomerate Schneider Electric set to acquire Boston’s PTC for $22.6 billion
PTC, headquartered in Boston’s Seaport district, is a leading maker of computer-aided design tools for major manufacturing companies worldwide.
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists, including Boston native, for research into brain activity
The Nobel committee lauded their work, writing on X that the method “is now being used in laboratories around the world to reveal the brain’s mysteries.”
Ancient glaciers shaped Rhode Island. To trace their path, URI geologists know where to look.
From Newport’s Cliff Walk to Block Island, the Ocean State’s landscape features glacial deposits, a whole lot of bedrock, and even the official state rock, Cumberlandite.
Things have gone bad to worse for Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections
From the day after the 2024 election until even just a few weeks ago, there was an accepted definition of the midterm battleground spots and the leading dynamics.
Two kids, 12 apps, and zero clue? Welcome to the platformization of school, sports, and life, parents.
School updates. Sports schedules. Lunch menus. There’s an app for that — and parents are losing it.
Here’s how jury selection works in a federal murder trial like Matthew Farwell’s
Jury selection in the case of a former Stoughton police officer accused of killing Sandra Birchmore is set to begin Tuesday.
Drake Maye and the Patriots saved their season with a gutsy victory over the Bills
Efton Chism and Romeo Doubs moved up on the Wide Receiver Trust Tree with solid performances.
Has Steve Hilton found a secret California GOP strategy?
The former Fox News host running for California governor thinks he can beat the odds.
Mortgage rates are soaring, another blow to Mass. housing affordability as buyers face higher monthly payments
The surge potentially adds $1,000 to a monthly payment for a typical home purchase in Greater Boston, huge financial blow to prospective homebuyers.
Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson’s last-lap surge to win at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Briscoe swept all three stages on the 1.5-mile track to earn maximum playoff points.
Trump tried to make an ally out of fishermen. Some have started to turn on him.
Some commercial fishermen have come to question whether President Trump is meeting the needs of an industry he has long leaned on for support.
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.
Five minutes changed her life. Now Tina Guenette is working to change how Rhode Islanders see people with disabilities.
Tina Guenette founded RAMP to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Rhode Island.
This Sunday River ski home blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings
With trail views and an organic aesthetic, this slopeside home in Maine is a natural fit for a family of six.