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On Boston Globe Today: It was a great first week for the Patriots, but success can be short-lived in the NFL. Can they keep the wins coming? Columnist Chad Finn and host Christopher L. Gasper weigh in ahead of Sunday’s home opener against the Seahawks. Watch: https://trib.al/seqzY8o

The House unexpectedly passed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's property tax bill in August. It has yet to pass the Senate but could resurface during an informal session. In the latest edition of Trendlines, Boston Globe Media columnist Larry Edelman highlights how opponents of the bill in the commercial real estate industry and broader business community are concerned about the possibility of facing much higher taxes. 📈 Read it here. And subscribe for more Boston business news.

On Boston Globe Today: It’s a hidden gem for car aficionados. Host Segun Oduolowu drove to the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline to see America’s oldest car collection. It’s one of Globe Magazine's “Best of the Best” things to do with kids. See more: https://trib.al/BWVFU22

Senators hoped to grill Steward's CEO Ralph de la Torre at a hearing in the Capitol on Thursday. But they had to make do with verbally attacking an empty chair, despite de la Torre's subpoena. Here's what happened during the hearing. https://trib.al/5K0xrBD

The Latino community in Massachusetts is thriving. I’m grateful to be part of this community and to have been selected by @AmplifyLatinx as one of the 2024 #ALX100. The full list is available on the @bostonglobe website and will be printed in the 9/15 issue of the Globe Magazine. https://lnkd.in/g8PSgumW

Years before his cognitive decline, Tony Downs had an extraordinary memory. But in his early 50s, the powerhouse lawyer began to forget. His family noticed lapses in what he recalled from conversations. Struggles at work. An inability to remember the plot in movies or books. Tony was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Then came a sliver of hope: a new drug. This is a window into a couple's lives with the memory-robbing disease and a new medication to slow it down. https://trib.al/IvtSpg0

Harvard University is the latest elite university to report a decline in enrollment for Black first-year students this fall, a year after it lost a pivotal US Supreme Court case that resulted in a nationwide ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions. Black students make up 14 percent of first-year students, Harvard said Wednesday, down from 18 percent last year.

The second presidential debate generated a number of memorable moments and sound bites, setting the course of this reshaped contest and solidifying what a bitter, ugly, and hard-fought stretch it will be.

On Boston Globe Today: It’s debate night in America. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will meet on stage for the first time in Philadelphia. Microphones will be muted when it’s not the candidate’s turn to speak. Who does that help, and why? Reporter James Pindell answers: https://trib.al/qZVcQdw

CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN JOURNALISM: 2025 Boston Globe Newsroom Summer Internship Program APPLICATION DEADLINE NOV. 1 The Boston Globe summer internship program began more than 60 years ago as an opportunity for college students interested in journalism to gain practical experience at a major news organization. The largest group of interns works in the News department as general assignment reporters. Other intern reporters will be hired for the Express Desk (breaking Metro and Regional news), Business, Sports, and Living/Arts departments. We also have intern positions in the Photography, Video, and Design departments, and on the News copy desk (nights). Internships are NOT limited to students with journalism or communication majors. ELIGIBLE: * Enrolled undergraduate students and graduate school students graduating May 2025 or later * Graduating college seniors (with a May or June 2025 graduation date) An aptitude for journalism is the most important qualification for applicants. However, a previous internship is recommended. Summer interns work as full-time employees for 12 weeks. Interns are paid a weekly wage and work-shifts vary. There is a writing coach for the reporting interns, and discussions with editors and staff on a range of journalism topics for all of the interns. GENERAL INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS: *12-week mandatory commitment *Working 1 (one) scheduled weekend day per week *Having a valid driver’s license at the time the application is submitted and being comfortable driving -- only for reporter, video and photo applicants. Interns cover stories all around New England and driving to and from news scenes is standard. (A personal car is not required.) TO APPLY: Download the application BELOW. (Application form MUST be downloaded and emailed. Application form CANNOT be filled out online.) For questions or concerns, contact: Paula Bouknight Assistant Managing Editor/Hiring & Development [email protected] EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part to achieve this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.