All of the headlines from today's paper.
Monday, August 12, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Immigration

Immigration courts in Mass. on pace to have record number of deportation filings

The rising number of deportation cases in the state mirrors a national trend. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

In Archbishop-elect Richard Henning, supporters see ‘a great comfort’ in new Boston leader

Henning is poised to take over as Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, one of the largest Catholic communities in the United States with more than 1.8 million members. Continue reading →

Climate

From Brockton to Andover, teens are mobilizing to create climate solutions in their communities

As climate anxiety rages among teens and young adults, many are turning to local activism as a way to push back against feelings of helplessness. Continue reading →

World

Israel widens evacuation orders in southern Gaza. Hamas wants plans for a deal instead of more talks.

The Israeli military has ordered more evacuations in southern Gaza a day after health authorities said an airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in the north killed at least 80 Palestinians. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Some schools are racing to ban student phones

The issue isn’t simply that some children and teenagers compulsively use apps such as Snap, TikTok, and Instagram during lessons. In many schools, students have also used their phones to bully their peers. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Latinos are excited about Harris, but she has work to do to win the crucial voting bloc, experts say

As the nation’s largest minority group — 19.5 percent of the total population, according to the 2020 census — Latinos form a key voting bloc in what’s shaping up to be a tight presidential election. Continue reading →

Climate

As climate change increases tick populations, vaccine development, tick control efforts lag

Pfizer just completed a major step in its Phase 3 trials for a Lyme disease vaccine. Several other tick-borne illness vaccines are in the early stages of development. Continue reading →

The World

World

Sidestepping deployed Kenyan forces, gangs continue reign of terror in Haiti

Weeks after the arrival of a United Nations-backed international security force in Haiti, the gangs who have brought the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other regions in the country to their knees show no signs of letting up. Continue reading →

World

Amid Venezuela tumult, US wants Latin American countries to lead in finding a solution

So far, efforts of the presidents of Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, all of whom have relatively stable relations with Maduro, appear to have achieved little. Continue reading →

World

Hezbollah is undeterred as Lebanon braces for war with Israel

Ten months after entering the conflict between Israel and its ally Hamas, Hezbollah appears to be undeterred after absorbing withering blows from Israeli strikes and the killing of nearly 400 fighters and commanders. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The wrong way to boost legislative pay

Lawmakers deserve competitive salaries — but boosting them with "leadership" stipends is the wrong way to do it. Continue reading →

LETTERS

If Raise the Age isn’t economic development, what is?

A CORI can decimate the ability of 18-year-olds — many of whom haven’t finished high school — to enter and thrive in the workforce and earn the living needed to be self-sustaining. Continue reading →

LETTERS

With its caustic Olympic ad, Nike just blew it

Nike’s malignant ad campaign does a grave disservice to the competitors, their teammates, coaches, and families. It also insults all of us who watch the Games in hopes of seeing extraordinary efforts by extraordinary athletes. Continue reading →

Metro

Transportation

Is the Boylston Street bike lane necessary, or is someone just trying to prove a point?

City leaders thought it was absolutely imperative that they crowbar bike lanes onto a street that was thriving without them. The whole thing now feels like a crowded, unkempt, chaotic mess. Continue reading →

Politics

Canton Select Board shifts to Zoom meetings after months of verbal attacks, often by Karen Read supporters

After months of verbal attacks during Town Hall meetings, often by supporters of Karen Read, the Canton Select Board will move its meetings online to ensure they can be held in a “safe and efficient” way. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

South Boston condo where remains of four babies were hidden in freezer yielded evidence in unrelated homicide case

The Suffolk district attorney’s office recently revealed the link between the two cases in a redacted court filing. Continue reading →

Sports

Tara Sullivan

Brittney Griner’s tears after US wins Olympic gold stand for everything she’s been through these past two years

“My country fought for me to get back, and I was able to bring home gold for my country. And I mean, there’s just no greater feeling,” said Britney Griner. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox promote their big three prospects — Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel — to Triple A Worcester

The Sox' exciting trio of prospects are now just one step from the majors. Continue reading →

astros 10, red sox 2

Red Sox swept by Astros in a series finale overshadowed by injury to starter James Paxton

Paxton, a deadline acquisition, was supposed to be the veteran who was finally healthy and could eat innings. Instead, the remainder of his season is in question. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Biden says he dropped out of presidential election because he feared being a ‘distraction’ to Democrats

President Biden said he ended his reelection bid after hearing from congressional Democrats that he’d harm their chances in November. Continue reading →

Business

Can free rent revive downtown San Francisco?

The hope is that these pop-up operations will pay rent and sign longer leases after the free-rent period is over and that their presence will regenerate foot traffic in the area. Continue reading →

Economy

The US economy is wonky right now. How about in Massachusetts?

Here are four graphs that capture the state of markets, jobs, industry, and cost-of-living in both the US and Massachusetts and Greater Boston. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

J. Robin Warren, who proved that bacteria cause ulcers, dies at 87

The Australian pathologist who shared a Nobel Prize for discovering that most stomach ulcers were caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori — and not, as had been widely believed, stress, alcohol, or spicy foods — died July 23 in Inglewood, Australia. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Steve Symms, senator who was voice of conservative ire, dies at 86

The staunch conservative senator from Idaho rattled the 1988 presidential campaign by falsely claiming that the wife of Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis once burned an American flag. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Howie Cohen, whose Alka-Seltzer ads spawned catchphrases, dies at 81

Mr. Cohen, along with an ad agency colleague, conjured up a catchy slogan that would not only sell more Alka-Seltzer but also become an American pop culture punchline: “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

Aaron Hernandez TV series set to premiere in September on FX and Hulu

The first installment of the FX series “American Sports Story,” chronicling the troubled life and career of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, is set to premiere Sept. 17. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Missy Elliott helps Boston lose control with ‘Out of This World’ show at TD Garden

The hip-hop futurist's first headlining tour stopped in Boston on Saturday, accompanied by Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and Timbaland. Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Free events and deals: waterfront fun with the aquarium, State House drama, plus Boston’s African Festival returns

This week's free events and deals. Continue reading →