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Beyond the Gilded Gate

Reckoning with Boston’s towers of wealth

Luxury high-rises are sprouting across the skyline. Why is Boston, amid a grave housing crisis, so much better at building homes for the wealthy than those in need?

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Lewiston Shootings

At Lewiston-Auburn football game, locals take a first step toward ‘whatever a new normal is’
The “Battle of the Bridge” is always well-attended, but Wednesday night — exactly one week after a gunman stormed a Lewiston bowling alley and billiards bar, killing 18 people and wounding 13 others — was something else.

Army reservist sent texts before Maine attack warning gunman would ‘do a mass shooting’See our complete coverage of the Maine shootings

Maine sheriff’s deputy blasts State Police handling of manhunt for Lewiston shooter, drawing rebuke from colonel

As Lewiston mourns, a community pulls together

Maine governor launches independent commission to probe Lewiston mass shootings

Law enforcement, military officials knew about gunman’s instability for months. But repeated warnings weren’t enough.

Breaking
Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83
Knight was known for both his fiery temper and the success that followed his teams.

BPS superintendent defends inclusion plan after most of English Learners task force resigns

Speaking at a School Committee meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Mary Skipper thanked the resigning members for the service to the district but said the district’s plans align with state and federal expectations and district data.
Nine members of BPS’s English Learners task force resign

Amid influx of migrants, state judge allows Healey to move ahead with limits on Mass. emergency shelter system
A judge on Wednesday rejected a request from Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based advocacy group, to temporarily block the Healey administration from creating a cap of 7,500 families on the statewide program.

Harvard students and alumni call for more action to fight antisemitism on campus

More than 1,200 people identifying themselves as Harvard College students and alumni have signed an open letter to top administrators calling for more action to protect Jewish students from antisemitism as controversy over the war between Israel and Hamas continues to roil the campus.

Harvard breaks ground on big Allston project
The Enterprise Research Campus is set to include lab space, green space, and housing.

City clears final tents from the ‘Mass. and Cass’ homeless encampment
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said the task “has been a long-standing challenge in the city of Boston.”

Boston continues intensive effort to clear Mass. and Cass homeless encampments

Woman accused of killing pro cyclist Moriah Wilson tracked her on a fitness app, prosecutors say

Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

What do you mean by ‘right to shelter,’ Governor Healey?

It would be better and more honest if Healey just said she wanted to change the law and forced state lawmakers to consider that.
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Will Supreme Court put limits on the use of social media?

JEFF JACOBY

Why most Americans are tuning out the news

Miren Uriarte and Rosann Tung

Why we resigned from the Boston School Committee’s English Learners Task Force

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

Biden’s real reelection problem isn’t his age. It’s his waning popularity.

The US has dodged a recession in 2023, but the economic luck could run out next year

New risks could be ahead, including a possible federal government shutdown this month and skyrocketing oil prices if the Mideast war drags on.
Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged

The MBTA just eliminated one of its longest-lasting slow zones

First identified by work crews before Labor Day in 2022, the Red Line slow zone was “being removed” as of Wednesday morning. Here is its story.
Red Sox

Above all else, Craig Breslow has been a problem solver — on the mound and in the front office

The Red Sox’ new chief baseball officer has demonstrated boldness and a willingness to reach for a high bar and grasp it. He confronts forks along the way with decisiveness and ambition.

Fannie Mae keeps a secret condo blacklist. Why?

Won’t buy loans for these properties and forbids lenders from telling anyone. In October, 37 Massachusetts developments were singled out.

More recent News

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Salem State University student, officials say
Missael Pena Canela,18 of Salem, is due to be arraigned Thursday in Salem District Court on a charge of murder for the fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, of Worcester, a Salem State freshman basketball player, officials said.

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it’s the largest increase in two decades.
White and Native American infants, infant boys and babies born at 37 weeks or earlier had significant death rate increases.

In Boston speech, Exxon Mobil CEO says he’s still betting big on oil
Darren Woods made it clear to the Boston crowd that he doesn’t believe electricity generation fits with Exxon’s core business strengths.

Rare sighting: sperm whale spotted off the coast of Cape Cod
For the first time in six years, scientists from the New England Aquarium. spotted an endangered sperm whale calf about 130 miles southeast of Cape Cod. They were conducting an aerial survey over the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument.

Sixth human case of WNV detected in Massachusetts
A man in his 70s has become the sixth Massachusetts resident infected with West Nile virus and was likely exposed in Middlesex County, the state Department of Public Health said Wednesday.

Postal Service letter carrier assaulted in Medford, taken to hospital with serious injuries
Officers found the letter carrier suffering from “apparent facial injuries” after he was assaulted on his route by three individuals, police said. The suspects took a post office key.

Dunkin’ announces its 2023 holiday menu and the return of Free Donut Wednesdays
We've officially entered the season of peppermint mocha lattes, holiday sprinkles, and complimentary doughnuts.

Authorities continue search for Gardner man wanted for wife’s murder, State Police say
Local and State Police have been searching for Aaron M. Pennington, 33, since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, was found shot in couple’s home on Oct. 22., State Police said Wednesday.

MISS CONDUCT
Do nieces and nephews age out of Christmas gifts?
Also, my neighbor has a hoarding problem and I’d like to help.

Recommended reads

MFA hands over pair of likely looted Bubon bronzes to Manhattan DA’s office

A spokesperson for the Manhattan DA’s office confirmed the two fragments are part of a wide-ranging criminal investigation into an antiquities smuggling ring.

NH POLITICS
Write-in Biden? Some N.H. Democrats are not sold on the idea.
Some Democrats questioned whether the write-in campaign might waste political resources. Others worried overemphasizing the presidential race might distract from other important contests. And a few cozied up to Biden’s newest challenger.

Boston City Council election day is coming up. Here’s what to know before you vote.
Eligible Bostonians will be able to cast their ballots to elect the city's next district councilors and at-large city councilors, whether that's by mail, voting early, or going to the polls on Election Day.

Putting their John Hancock on the city skyline
The life insurer on Tuesday completed the installation of its signature sign — which long hung over center field in Fenway Park — at the top of its Back Bay headquarters.

Culture & Lifestyle

Move over, Wordle: Movie Grid, a new daily trivia game, has users flexing their film knowledge

On her ‘Woo Woo’ podcast, Rachel Dratch’s guests give her the creeps

Nick Lowe on Christmas music, his masked accomplices, and why he had to change his tune

CBC report questions singer Buffy Sainte-Marie’s claims of Indigenous heritage

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | DOUG SMITH

The last thing my father told me

Andrew Bacevich

Is the US an ‘indispensable nation’ or reckless and misguided?

EDITORIAL

In defense of Halloween

EDITORIAL

Transfer tax would give communities one more weapon in the housing battle

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The deficit has doubled — to $2 trillion. This economist says worrying about it is silly.

IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Salem State University student, officials say

Missael Pena Canela,18 of Salem, is due to be arraigned Thursday in Salem District Court on a charge of murder for the fatal shooting of Carl-Hens Beliard, 18, of Worcester, a Salem State freshman basketball player, officials said.

BPS superintendent defends inclusion plan after most of English Learners task force resigns

Speaking at a School Committee meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Mary Skipper thanked the resigning members for the service to the district but said the district’s plans align with state and federal expectations and district data.

Providence City Council lawyer argues in court against ‘backroom deal’ for downtown developer

The lawyer for Arnold “Buff” Chace has said council leaders were well aware of the tax breaks he received as the result of a city settlement in 2021.

At Lewiston-Auburn football game, locals take a first step toward ‘whatever a new normal is’

The “Battle of the Bridge” is always well-attended, but Wednesday night — exactly one week after a gunman stormed a Lewiston bowling alley and billiards bar, killing 18 people and wounding 13 others — was something else.

Sports

CELTICS 155, PACERS 104

Celtics explode for 155 points to cruise past overwhelmed Pacers

The hosts had eight players in double figures, with Jayson Tatum's 30-point night leading the way, as visiting Indianapolis was no match for the Celtics Wednesday night.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Aaron Nesmith takes lessons learned in Boston to Pacers

The 2020 first-round pick by the Celtics is showing growth and skill in his second season in Indiana.
college basketball

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

Knight was known for both his fiery temper and the success that followed his teams.
NFL notebook

Antonio Pierce takes over as interim coach of the Raiders

WEDNESDAY'S TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

New Mission advances in Division 5 girls’ volleyball tournament with preliminary-round win over Brighton

MIAA GIRLS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT

State girls’ soccer tournament: Favorites, sleepers, players to watch, Divisions 1-5

Business

Biden says Israel and Hamas should ‘pause’ fighting for hostage release

“I think we need a pause,” Biden said in Minnesota on Wednesday. “A pause means give time to get the prisoners out.”
TALKING POINTS

Back Bay building sells for more than double its last sale price

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

US job openings were steady in September

WeWork may enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as next week

magazine
Women & Power 2023

Where are the women in tech and AI?

PERSPECTIVE

We’ve earned these wrinkles. We don’t need to hide them.

MISS CONDUCT

Do nieces and nephews age out of Christmas gifts?

COOKING

Cauliflower is a good vegetarian option for shawarma and other dishes

metro

As Lewiston mourns, a community pulls together

Maine governor launches independent commission to probe Lewiston mass shootings

Biden, First Lady to visit Lewiston, Maine Friday to meet with families of shooting victims

sports

Power play by first-place Boston College produces an advantage in Hockey East

NHL is trying to follow Taylor Swift’s lead in trying to sell out MetLife Stadium for back-to-back outdoor games

Saved from the bus, defenseman Mason Lohrei reports for duty with Bruins

business

Prosecutor cites ‘pyramid of deceit’ by Sam Bankman-Fried; defense lawyer says he’s no monster

In Boston speech, Exxon Mobil CEO says he’s still betting big on oil

Harvard breaks ground on big Allston project

politics

The US has dodged a recession in 2023, but the economic luck could run out next year

Biden travels to Minn. to highlight rural investments

Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in New York trial of fraud suit against his father

Nation

Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on the key documents in his father’s civil fraud trial

Millions more smokers should be screened for lung cancer, group says

Woman accused of killing pro cyclist Moriah Wilson tracked her on a fitness app, prosecutors say

World

After weeks in besieged Gaza, some foreign nationals and wounded Palestinians are allowed to leave

Frustrated Zelensky says Ukraine’s war effort is being underestimated

Bolivia cuts diplomatic ties with Israel over strikes in Gaza

opinion

May I have a word: Halloween-related terms that really strike a gourd

Governor Healey adds equity, fairness to her clemency priorities

In defense of Halloween

lifestyle

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it’s the largest increase in two decades.

Send your relationship questions to Love Letters

Taylor Swift Halloween theme draws visitors to Beacon Hill home

food & dining

Dunkin’ announces its 2023 holiday menu and the return of Free Donut Wednesdays

10 new restaurants to try right now

Turkish coffee (and the space to enjoy it) at Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery in the South End

travel

Our travel writer has found a new favorite destination, and it’s in Switzerland

Feeling down? Welcome to the ‘happy place’ of the happiest people in the world

Brian Regan on his ‘adequate comedy,’ Germany’s coolness, and his love of swim-up bars

Arts

The Boston Tea Party turns 250

Crystalle Lacouture centers loss and care at Praise Shadows Art Gallery

At the ICA, a vital view into the Boston art scene

Books

For dyslexic readers, a boon in Dyslexie font

Becoming Henry Winkler

Sigrid Nunez’s latest novel meditates upon age, illness, writing, and macaws

Movies

Move over, Wordle: Movie Grid, a new daily trivia game, has users flexing their film knowledge

Elvis is the devil in disguise in ‘Priscilla’

‘The Holdovers’ is Payne’s paean to all the lonely people

Television

B.J. Novak’s pet project a boon to ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

‘Six Feet Under’ the latest HBO series to pop up on Netflix

‘Friends’ cast mourns death of Matthew Perry

music

New Kids on the Block to bring ‘Magic Summer 2024’ tour to Mansfield

Taylor Swift Halloween theme draws visitors to Beacon Hill home

CBC report questions singer Buffy Sainte-Marie’s claims of Indigenous heritage

Theater/Dance

Orlando Baxter doesn’t have to come home for Comics Come Home — he’s already here

On her ‘Woo Woo’ podcast, Rachel Dratch’s guests give her the creeps

‘Frozen’ has the power to enchant, despite some slush

Health

Pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid start 3-day walkout

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Lifespan, largest hospital owner in R.I., could change name in expanded partnership with Brown University

Obituaries

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83

Frank Howard, long the face of baseball in Washington, D.C., dies at 87

Climate scientist Saleemul Huq, who emphasized helping poor nations adapt to warming, dies at 71