Nation

As fury erupts over campus antisemitism, conservatives seize the moment

For Republicans, the rise of antisemitic speech and the timid responses of some academic leaders presented a long-sought opportunity to flip the political script and cast liberals or their institutions as hateful. Continue reading →

Nation

The guns were said to be destroyed. Instead, they were reborn.

When Flint, Michigan, announced in September that 68 assault weapons collected in a gun buyback would be incinerated, the city cited its policy of never reselling firearms. Continue reading →

Nation

To handle a surge of illegal crossings, border officials stop legal ones

Like many people in the tiny town of Why, Arizona, Stephanie Fierro’s life revolves around the nearby border crossing. She works at a roadside café serving enchiladas to American tourists passing through on their way to beach resorts in Mexico. Her husband, a Mexican citizen, lives on the other side. Continue reading →

World

Saudi Arabia is trying to block a global deal to end fossil fuels, negotiators say

The Saudi delegation has reportedly flatly opposed any language in a deal that would even mention fossil fuels. Continue reading →

World

In inaugural speech, Argentina’s Javier Milei prepares nation for painful shock adjustment

“We don’t have alternatives and we don’t have time. We don’t have margin for sterile discussions," the new president said. "Our country demands action, and immediate action." Continue reading →

World

In West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger’s junta but seek fast return to democracy

The heads of state had acknowledged at the start of the meeting that their efforts to stem the tide of coups in the region have so far met with little success. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In a heated time, sorry seems to be the hardest word

It stings when so many people and organizations that Jews have supported have been so quick to turn their backs. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

On antisemitism, university presidents needed moral clarity, not legal ambiguity

These university presidents should not be judged solely on their immediate responses to hostile questioning before a national audience. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Debating the JetBlue-Spirit merger deal

One reader argues that, whatever happens for JetBlue and Spirit, it's past time to open routes within the US to foreign carriers. Another writes, "JetBlue’s current condition signals what could prove to be a costly mistake." Continue reading →

K-12

Brookline school officials violated Massachusetts campaign finance laws by sending emails about tax increases

In all, nine emails were distributed at various times by either Superintendent Linus Guillory or school principals in the weeks leading up to the May 2 local elections. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Growing Christmas on the Cape

The Cape Abilities Farm was founded in 1968 with a mission to empower people with disabilities across Cape Cod. Continue reading →

GLOBE SANTA

The impact of COVID lingers on

Fallout from the COVID pandemic still lingers as families face reduced income. Continue reading →

colleges

How a philosophy major from Harvard became the best college distance runner in the country

Graham Blanks is the first Ivy Leaguer to win the men's national cross-country title, and he followed up the victory with a record-breaking performance in the 5K. For Blanks, it’s all mental. Continue reading →

ON FOOTBALL

Bills get crucial win against the Chiefs, but neither team is looking too super

No one should discount the Chiefs or Bills from making a Super Bowl run, but neither looks like a contender right now. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Jon Rahm’s shocking exit to LIV raises bigger questions: Who will follow him and what will happen to golf?

Rahm's departure thrust what had been a relatively dormant conversation back into the spotlight. Continue reading →

Business

While high-tech agricultural startups wilt, Little Leaf Farms flourishes

Like the vegetable it carefully nurtures in Devens, the company has proven indoor farming can succeed — but only under specific conditions. Continue reading →

innovation economy

How three Boston women are helping NATO scout for defense startups

The alliance’s 31 member countries found that relying only on established defense contractors and tech companies — “the military-industrial complex” — wouldn’t be sufficient to solve strategic problems. Continue reading →

chesto means business

Housing at military bases? Developments proposed for empty properties in Devens and South Weymouth.

Separate efforts are underway to lower the barriers to residential construction at both former military bases. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Willard Johnson, pathbreaking MIT professor and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 87

Dr. Johnson was a public voice of conscience during protests in Boston to bring apartheid to an end in South Africa Continue reading →

Obituaries

Frank Wycheck, who threw the lateral in ‘Music City Miracle,’ dies at age of 52

When he retired after the 2003 season, the three-time Pro Bowler was fourth on the all-time list of receptions by tight ends. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Colette Maze, pianist who started recording in her 80s, dies at 109

Colette Maze was long an accomplished pianist and teacher. But it was only in the late 1990s, when she was over 80, that her son persuaded her to begin recording commercially. Continue reading →

Names

Kristin Wagner’s ‘For you, I dream of me’ reclaims female agency from the confines of fairy tales

The production comes to the Brick Box Theater of the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester this coming weekend. Continue reading →

Names

A Cambridge man is trying to photograph 8,000 strangers, and is learning a lot about humans doing it

Photographer Gregory Scott Katsoulis started his series in 2009 with the goal of taking 100 black-and-white portraits. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Anjimile’s searing songcraft on full display in the singer’s return to Boston

Friday night's show at the ICA served as both an emotional homecoming and an opportunity to bring a small but mighty songbook to life. Continue reading →