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BU’s Boston terrier mascot welcomes Bean, but lays down a few rules for the golden retriever puppy

Daily roundup of research and analysis from The Globe and Mail’s market strategist Scott Barlow

Craig Starr has often exhibited Ed Ruscha’s work, with a number of highlights including a 2005 survey of Ruscha’s “Standard Stations,” a 2007 review of Ruscha’s “Gunpowder Ribbon Drawings,” a 2018 trek through the artist’s monosyllabic word paintings, and a 2021 showcase of Ruscha’s “liquid words” from the late 1960s. The gallery’s current Ed Ruscha: Works on Paper comprises a modest sampling of pieces from these past exhibitions alongs...

The first time I realized that “No, I’m not just crazy”—and that there might in fact be something deeply and irredeemably fucked up about the process of life itself (not my own life in particular, but the existence of self-replicators competing for scarce resources) came when I read a letter Charles Darwin wrote to a friend.

As a passionate member of the shooting community, I'm thoroughly impressed by the Barrett REC10's exceptional craftsmanship, seamless balance of ruggedness and sophistication, and its standout performance in both tactical and recreational settings.

LEO's Music Reviewer Jeff Polks takes a listen to the latest releases by Tyrone Cotton, Robin Embry, Plague IX and more.

And, not surprisingly, about parties.

This week’s picks also include a Bombay Sapphire haute couture gown and Save the Children’s trio of inspiring stories.

The flavor has become synonymous with fall, but the gin brand founder isn’t sold on it.

Professor Richard Lynn, whose Race Differences...