Nation

Expelled Tennessee lawmakers both seeking seats again

Two former Black Democratic lawmakers who were expelled by Republican colleagues in Tennessee say they want to be reappointed, then elected back to their seats, following their ouster for a protest on the House floor urging passage of gun-control measures in the wake of a deadly school shooting. Continue reading →

Nation

The Great Salt Lake seemed like it was dying. But there’s been a ‘miraculous’ shift.

The rising lake level is cause for both celebration and caution. Continue reading →

Nation

Omar embarks on new path no longer defined by ‘firsts’

The Democrat is now in her third term and no longer defined by the "firsts" that accompanied her arrival in Congress Continue reading →

World

Wagner’s influence extends far beyond Ukraine, leaked documents show

The mercenary group Wagner — known for its skill on the battlefield, its army of former prisoners, and its murder of at least one perceived traitor with a sledgehammer — remains a potent force, with influence not just in Ukraine but all over the world, according to the documents. Continue reading →

World

Leaked documents reveal depth of US spy efforts and Russia’s military struggles

The documents portray a battered Russian military that is struggling in its war in Ukraine and a military apparatus that is deeply compromised. They contain daily real-time warnings to US intelligence agencies on the timing of Moscow’s strikes and even its specific targets. Continue reading →

World

Tensions build around Jerusalem shrine after Syria rockets

Israeli warplanes and artillery struck targets in Syria following rare rocket fire from the northeastern neighbor, as Jewish-Muslim tensions reached a peak Sunday at a volatile Jerusalem shrine with simultaneous religious rituals. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A hundred years of choking housing growth catches up with Massachusetts

Since the early 20th century, the Legislature has let individual municipalities thwart housing. Now the consequences threaten the Commonwealth’s future. Continue reading →

OPINION

How Northern Ireland has changed in the 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement

Parallel with a young, outward-looking Northern Ireland there exists a Northern Ireland that is still deeply divided, unable to unshackle itself from the chains of its past; still haltingly stepping into an uncertain future. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In helping us face our past, city archivist has upheld high calling

Thank you to Kevin Cullen for recognizing John McColgan’s invaluable contribution as Boston’s city archivist to a culture that finds it difficult to confront the truths of our past. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Hundreds gather at dawn on Castle Island for sunrise Easter Mass

People gathered at the foot of Fort Independence early Sunday, as the dew formed and the moon still hung overhead, to welcome Easter with a sunrise Mass. Continue reading →

Transportation

Nearly a month after systemwide slowdown, 25 percent of the T’s subway still has speed restrictions

A round trip on the Red Line is now around 75 minutes slower than it would be if trains were traveling at full speed, up from around 40 minutes slower before the announcement. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Proposed amendment to state constitution could give prisoners back their right to vote

The right to vote for prisoners was revoked in Massachusetts in 2000. Current and former inmates say restoring that right is critical to their rehabilitation and to the state's promise of democracy for all. Continue reading →

Celtics

Brad Stevens has no doubt Joe Mazzulla is ready for his first postseason as a head coach: ‘I trust him’

Mazzulla has received a fair share of scrutiny this season, but he still guided the team to the second best record in the NBA during a consistent, effective year. Continue reading →

BRUINS 5, FLYERS 3

David Pastrnak’s 60th goal leads to the Bruins’ 63rd win, an NHL record

The Bruins (63-12-5, 131 points), who host the Capitals on Tuesday and visit the Canadiens on Thursday, have two more games to break the NHL record for points in a season (132, set by the 1976-77 Canadiens). Continue reading →

The Masters

Jon Rahm blows past Brooks Koepka and dominates the field to win Masters

Rahm won his first major in 2021, the US Open at Torrey Pines. Continue reading →

Biotech

This Boston startup is chipping away at animal testing

Emulate Bio has raised more than $200 million to develop its “organ-on-a-chip” technology: Small, flexible devices with tiny channels that house living human tissue designed to imitate cells in an organ such as the brain, kidney, or liver. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Mass. is banking on CHIPS money, though big projects have been slow to materialize

Massachusetts hopes to boost semiconductor industry amid massive federal investment in the sector. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Dr. Sidney Wanzer, pioneering advocate for physician-assisted death, dies at 93

For decades, Dr. Wanzer supported polices and laws to let patients “maintain control and dignity.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Hobie Landrith, the first New York Met, dies at 93

Mr. Landrith was the first pick of the New York Mets in the expansion draft in 1961. Continue reading →

Obituaries

James Bowman, who helped resurrect the countertenor, dies at 81

A British countertenor, James Bowman championed repertory for that voice at a time when few singers were attempting it and inspired more composers, including Benjamin Britten, to write for it. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Earl Lee and Eric Lu prove names to watch with BSO

The BSO’s assistant conductor and the Bedford-born pianist made the most standard of standard repertoire sound fresh and exciting. Continue reading →

Names

Lisa Ann Walter gets into South Philly’s love for her character in ‘Abbott Elementary’

The actor, comedian, and mother of four discusses the hit show and her history performing comedy in Boston. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Hard luck brother begs for funds

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →