Nation

Seas have drastically risen along southern US coast in past decade

Scientists have documented an abnormal and dramatic surge in sea levels along the US gulf and southeastern coastlines since about 2010, raising new questions about whether New Orleans, Miami, Houston, and other coastal communities might be even more at risk from rising seas than once predicted. Continue reading →

Nation

DeSantis pushes toughest immigration crackdown in the nation

Led by Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican with presidential ambitions, the Florida Legislature is considering a sweeping package of immigration measures that would represent the toughest crackdown on illegal immigration by any state in more than a decade. Continue reading →

Nation

Drug company leaders condemn ruling invalidating FDA approval of abortion pill

Senior executives of more than 400 pharmaceutical and biotech companies and investment firms on Monday issued a scorching condemnation of a ruling by a federal judge that invalidated the Food and Drug Administration’s 23-year-old approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, and they called for the decision to be reversed. Continue reading →

World

In mass rally, Israeli settlers march to West Bank outpost

Thousands of Israelis led by at least seven Cabinet ministers marched Monday to an evacuated West Bank settlement, in a defiant signal that Israel’s most right-wing government in history is determined to accelerate settlement building on occupied lands despite international opposition. Continue reading →

World

Leaked Ukraine war documents a ‘very serious’ risk to security: Pentagon

The online leaks of scores of highly classified documents about the Ukraine war present a “very serious” risk to national security, and senior leaders are quickly taking steps to mitigate the damage, a top Pentagon spokesman said Monday. And as the public airing of the data sends shockwaves across the US government, the White House said there are concerns there could be additional leaks. Continue reading →

World

Truffle hunting in Syria, once a beloved pastime, is now a danger

They are called “daughter of thunder,” or bint al-ra’ad — M​iddle Eastern black and white truffles that are found in deserts across the region and thought to be the product of stormy weather and lightning strikes. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Failed bid to take bets on Marathon shows why industry needs strong state oversight

If there are going to be limits on sports gambling in Massachusetts, they will have to come from regulators, not an industry for which there is no line that can’t be crossed. Continue reading →

OPINION

When it comes to issues facing the state, it’s Maura ‘in the middle’ Healey

She’s passionate about abortion rights but not so much about other issues, including housing, tax reform, and the T. Continue reading →

OPINION

More questions than answers in the Maine undocumented workers’ case

It’s been nearly three weeks since unauthorized migrants were found in a Maine home. And yet the name of the Massachusetts company that rented the home and employed them still hasn’t been released. Nor is there confirmation that the company or its owners are being investigated. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Steeple of Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge slated to be taken down after fire

Lutjohann said he and other members of the church were at the scene of the fire Sunday night and Monday morning “crying our eyes out.” Continue reading →

HISTORY

Granddaughter of Boston Marathon winner ‘Tarzan’ Brown searching for the trophies he sold to feed his family

The Narragansett Indian, who lived in Charlestown, R.I., had to borrow $1 to enter the 1939 Boston Marathon. He won and set a new American record. Continue reading →

Metro

Boston civil rights icon Mel King honored at City Hall, Methodist church as part of homegoing celebration

Scores turned out for a ceremony on City Hall Plaza, where officials remembered King for breaking down barriers, helping unite a deeply segregated Boston, and an insistent activism rooted in compassion. Continue reading →

bruins

With room to spare, Bruins surpassed the Red Wings and Lightning for wins, but their work isn’t done

Their brand-new NHL record will be meaningful only if they can claim what the other two teams didn't: the Stanley Cup. Continue reading →

Boston Marathon

The Boston Marathon has never been easy. That’s why Des Linden keeps coming back: ‘I’ll take the tough one every time.’

Linden will lace up for her 10th Boston Marathon next week. For the 2018 champion, taking on the historic course is like a homecoming. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

How will the Red Sox reshuffle their lineup without center fielder Adam Duvall? It’s complicated.

Rob Refsnyder, Kiké Hernández, Raimel Tapia, Bobby Dalbec, Yu Chang, and Jarren Duran will all see their roles altered by Duvall's absence. Continue reading →

Business

A new take on the classic whale watch. With no whales in sight.

The starboard side of the Aurora still says Whale Watch. But for now, at least, there will be no whale sightings. Blame climate change. Continue reading →

Business

‘The city is open for business’: A chat with Boston’s new director of tourism John Borders IV

Two months into his tenure, the Globe chatted with Borders about his priorities and where he would take a Boston visitor himself. Continue reading →

bold types

Under new CEO Turay, Mass. Housing Investment Corp. is branching out

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers of Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jazz saxophonist, teacher Edward ‘Kidd’ Jordan dies at 87

During his 50-year career, Edward Jordan showcased his musical talents across New Orleans while also collaborating with music legends like Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and more. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Al Jaffee, longtime Mad magazine cartoonist, dead at 102

The artist was known for his Fold-Ins, a meticulously drawn and conceived staple of the anarchic magazine. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

My ex checked in a year after the breakup

She wanted to apologize — and get back together. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

About that ‘Succession’ shocker ...

A surprising plot twist in Sunday night's episode has reset the stakes for the Roys in the show's final season. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

Lyric Stage’s ‘Sister Act’ is less than divine

The musical may have its problems, but Yewande Odetoyinbo's performance at the center of the Lyric Stage production is something to savor. Continue reading →