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President Trump said that he was banning CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage.

Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House - The Boston Globe

Trump said in a post on Truth Social he was banning the outlets due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.

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Ann Michael Maye may be married to Drake Maye, the Patriots’ young quarterback, but she's a commercial force in her own right. Here's why brands are lining up to work with her.

Sorry, Drake Maye. But your wife is the star. - The Boston Globe

Brands like JetBlue and DoorDash that are lining up to work with Ann Michael Maye care more about her TikTok audience than her husband's on-field percentage.

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People have long been raising the alarm that AI could pose an existential threat. But now even the tech titans responsible are talking about it, columnist @yabraham.bsky.social writes.

AI tech titans: Stop us before we let our products go rogue. Again. - The Boston Globe

Artificial intelligence is suddenly seeming so dangerous that even its creators are begging the government to step in.

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Today's edition of The Scrum newsletter explores how an unfolding debacle over a Springfield courthouse has turned toward the court of public opinion.

Springfield bidders mount a full court press - The Boston Globe

After they were rebuffed by a Hampden County judge, losing bidders on the $2 billion deal to build a new courthouse in Springfield are turning to the court of public opinion.

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Fall’s right around the corner, and nature’s highly anticipated transformation is already underway. Here’s a look at the general status of leaf color across each New England state.

Foliage tracker: Explore where the fall color show has begun in New England - The Boston Globe

The leaves have already started their beautiful transformation in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

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Did this writer end up burning one of the Globe's most cherished desks? In today’s Starting Point, Billy Baker explains.

Where the sausage is made - The Boston Globe

In an attention-sapping culture, first things come first.

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From the return of the Big E to a celebration of all things Fluff, here's our guide on the best things to do this weekend.

The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend - The Boston Globe

On tap this weekend: the Big E is back, plus celebrate all things Fluff.

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All signs point one way: A sale of Ninety Nine, a beloved New England fixture for decades, is in the works, writes Jon Chesto in today's Power Play newsletter.

Power Play: All signs point to a Ninety Nine sale - The Boston Globe

What it means for the Woburn-based restaurant group remains to be seen.

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Though Robert Kraft is mostly making headlines this week for his debacle with rapper Macklemore, he's also played a notable part in President Trump's efforts to destroy the Kennedy Center, Globe columnist Adrian Walker writes.

If the Kennedy Center dies, Robert Kraft will be a willing accomplice - The Boston Globe

Because the courts won’t allow Trump to put his name on the Kennedy Center, he is doing everything in his power to shut it down.

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It started as a tiff about a trail in Concord. It's now a war involving dog walkers, surveillance cameras, and statewide property rights.

A Concord man believes he’s a victim of government tyranny. Town Hall says he’s the tyrant. - The Boston Globe

The core of the dispute is about one point of access to the Estabrook Woods — a pristine thousand acres of forest, much of which is privately owned, that can be reached by a trail that passes by Brooks Read’s back yard.

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A pilot who grew up in Mattapan will be competing on this season of “The Traitors." Here's what to know about her.

Meet the Mattapan-raised pilot looking to make waves on ‘The Traitors: New Blood’ - The Boston Globe

Bay State native Tomica Adams will be among the 22 players throwing down on this season of “The Traitors."

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Today's edition of The Scrum newsletter explains why no one from the Massachusetts GOP is seeking the state auditor's seat despite frequent calls for an audit.

Everybody wants to be an auditor, and also almost nobody does - The Boston Globe

The legislative audit battle itself is a labyrinthine saga. On the campaign trail, though, it has become something simpler: shorthand for fighting perceived Beacon Hill corruption.

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President Trump withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement less than three months after announcing his nomination for the role.

White House pulls nomination of Markwayne Mullin ally for ICE director - The Boston Globe

The decision to withdraw the nomination was not explained by the Trump administration in a short statement posted on the White House website.

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Recess is a key part of the school day for young children, absent of a curriculum, tallied scores, or screens. Parents and activists say children aren’t getting nearly enough of it.

Some parents want longer recess for kids. So do their teachers. - The Boston Globe

Some parents are pushing to increase the amount of unstructured outdoor time kids have at school — even if it means tradeoffs.

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Former US Senator Jon Kyl, a longtime Republican from Arizona who shaped landmark water policies and guided the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, has died.

Former US Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona, a ‘workhorse’ who shaped water policy, has died - The Boston Globe

Kyl died Wednesday from a neurological disorder, a friend of the family said. He had withdrawn from public life in 2025 after announcing he had been diagnosed with dementia.

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Today’s Starting Point takes a look at how America’s views on AI are shifting.

A life-or-death warning by an AI developer has rocked public opinion — and Washington - The Boston Globe

A life-or-death warning by an AI developer has rocked public opinion — and Washington.

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The MBTA is reversing some of its rules on what riders can — and cannot — bring on The RIDE, the agency’s paratransit service, altering a policy that some riders said radically upended their routines.

After outcry, MBTA reverses restrictions that made for ‘difficult year’ for some paratransit riders - The Boston Globe

Under the agency’s new policy, released on Wednesday, the MBTA is again allowing users of The RIDE to keep their belongings inside RIDE trunks and some foldable carts.

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Two women from different parts of the country shared a love for a boy band from Boston. Here's how that fandom – and a chance encounter on a New Kids on the Block cruise ship – saved one of their lives. trib.al/sDwisNN

A federal wildlife refuge in Newburyport saw what officials dubbed a “birdnado,” as thousands of tree swallows took flight Monday afternoon, migrating south for the winter. trib.al/jioxnuo

The news program “60 Minutes” will air an interview Sunday with Patrick Clancy, Lindsay Clancy's former husband, according to the show’s X account.

Lindsay Clancy’s former husband to appear in ‘60 Minutes’ interview Sunday - The Boston Globe

Patrick Clancy has said through counsel that the prospect of another criminal trial is “extraordinarily painful."

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The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House.

Federal Reserve hikes key interest rate for first time in 3 years, defying Trump’s demand for cut - The Boston Globe

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.

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This collection of rainwater in one of Chinatown’s alleys has been here for years. But this story is about more than just a big puddle. It's about historic marginalization, public health, and city services in a neighborhood that has served as a beachhead for immigrants for more than a century.

This is a story about a filthy forever puddle in Chinatown. It is also about so much more. - The Boston Globe

It’s been here for years, flooding basements and spawning clouds of mosquitoes in the most urban of landscapes.

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Massachusetts needs a new economic powerhouse. Could climate tech fit the bill? trib.al/by069gp

Massachusetts is betting on this industry to be its next big thing. The economy needs it. - The Boston Globe

Governor Healey is betting big on clean technology. There’s more work to do.

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Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues is now facing a charge of assault and battery for allegedly touching a 17-year-old girl against her will during a city parade in May.

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

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.

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Mayor Michelle Wu is trying to entice developers off the sidelines with $100 million in tax breaks for housing. How will they respond? In today's Power Play newsletter, Globe columnist Shirley Leung weighs in.

Wu offers developers $100 million in tax breaks. Let the grousing begin. - The Boston Globe

AI stocks dive, opposing horse race machines, Joe Perry hangs with Ernie Boch Jr.

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The US war against Iran has cost the Department of Defense more than $38 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Iran war has cost the US more than $38 billion, budget office says - The Boston Globe

CBO said the war is expected to contribute to inflation into the first quarter of 2027, driven largely by the reduction of oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

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The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to reports.

Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, according to reports - The Boston Globe

The vote comes on the same day a judge blocked the center from returning President Trump’s name to the venue.

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Gordon MacDonald, the chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court, resigned and admitted he violated the judicial code of conduct in a matter involving a nearly $50,000 payout to one of his senior staffers.

N.H. Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald resigns, admitting misconduct - The Boston Globe

“I believe this is in the best interests of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch,” he wrote in a letter to the governor. “I accept responsibility and accountability for my conduct.”

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