Secret Services issues are ‘not a good thing’ for country

WATCH: Addressing the challenges facing the agency before election day won’t be easy, says reporter Jim Puzzanghera. Watch →

What’s behind low voter turnout in Mass.

WATCH: Political reporter Samantha J. Gross explains the reasons why and long-term impact. Watch →

Mold, mice, and broken locks plague a public housing development

WATCH: Reporter Danny McDonald unpacks the cause of the poor living conditions at Franklin Field public housing complex and if there’s a solution in sight. Watch →

Politics

House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters

The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal that would have linked temporary funding for the federal government with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote. Continue reading →

Nation

Dali owner knew of problems before ship hit Baltimore bridge, US alleges

A court filing revealed new details of mechanical problems on the Dali container ship and described how its owners took a “Band-Aid approach” to fixing some of them before the crash. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

111 former GOP officials back Harris, calling Trump ‘unfit to serve’

In a letter to the public, the Republicans argued that while they might “disagree with Kamala Harris” on many issues, Trump had demonstrated “dangerous qualities.” Continue reading →

World

Waves of small explosions cause chaos inside Hezbollah

During mass funerals Wednesday for people killed in the previous day’s blasts, more wireless devices exploded, adding to the human toll and spreading terror that any portable gadget in people’s hands or pockets could suddenly become a weapon. Continue reading →

World

Lebanon reels as more devices explode, casualties rise

New explosions linked to electronic devices killed at least 20 people and injured more than 450 across Lebanon on Wednesday, a day after 12 people were killed and thousands wounded by exploding pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah in a suspected Israeli attack. Continue reading →

World

UN General Assembly widely supports a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its occupation

The UN General Assembly strongly supported a nonbinding Palestinian resolution Wednesday demanding that Israel end its “unlawful presence” in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. Continue reading →

OPINION

The 2024 election battles are hitting courtrooms weeks ahead of Election Day

Legal challenges are flying fast and furiously over efforts to interfere with the election results even before ballots are cast or counted. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A new threat to Ukraine

The Iranian regime shipped weapons to Vladimir Putin to help with his invasion of Ukraine, a move that calls for a strong response from the United States. Continue reading →

OPINION

Canada is worried the United States is coming undone

Our dysfunctional democracy is much on the mind of our well-mannered neighbors to the north. Continue reading →

Politics

Hunger Games

One of many things that isn’t getting done while the GOP veers toward yet another shutdown deadline: protections for people whose vital food assistance is stolen. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

AG Campbell says officials will decide ‘very soon’ on investigation into death of State Police recruit

The involvement of the attorney general’s office is challenging in part because it represents state agencies, including the State Police, in any civil litigation, Andrea Campbell said. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Former lawyer for James ‘Whitey’ Bulger tapped as lead prosecutor in Karen Read case

Prominent Boston attorney Hank Brennan said he will prosecute the Read case "meticulously, ethically, and zealously, without compromise.” Continue reading →

bruins

On Jeremy Swayman contract issue, Don Sweeney is both disappointed and optimistic

The Bruins GM reiterated that signing the restricted free agent goalie is his top priority and said some media reports about negotiations were inaccurate. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Jabrill Peppers was dominating the competition long before he came to the Patriots

As the do-everything safety heads into the season’s third game Thursday against the Jets, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the Peppers that New England never knew. Continue reading →

On baseball

Tyler O’Neill has had a comeback season, and he’d like to come back to the Red Sox

O’Neill, who leads the Red Sox with 31 home runs, is a free agent at the end of the season. Continue reading →

Business

The Federal Reserve makes a large rate cut and forecasts more to come

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday by half a percentage point, an unusually large move and a clear signal that central bankers think they are winning their war against inflation and are turning their attention to protecting the job market. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Steward CEO cites Fifth Amendment right for refusing to testify

A Senate committee is scheduled to vote Thursday on civil and criminal referrals for contempt of Congress over de la Torre’s refusal to testify at a hearing last week despite being subpoenaed. Continue reading →

Business

Cannabis commission research chief takes medical leave after alleging ‘inappropriate’ and ‘harmful’ behaviors by leaders

Julie K. Johnson’s leave, for what she called job-related post-traumatic stress, adds to vacancies and turmoil at the commission. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Cathy Merrick, advocate for Canada’s Indigenous people, dies at 63

Ms. Merrick was the first woman to be elected grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, representing 63 First Nations. Continue reading →

Obituaries

JD Souther, who penned ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, dies at 78

He helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Salvatore ‘Totò’ Schillaci, the Italy striker who was top scorer at World Cup in 1990, dies

Schillaci had been hospitalized in Palermo following treatment for colon cancer. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

‘Laughs in Spanish,’ at SpeakEasy Stage, offers more than just laughs

“Laughs in Spanish,” at SpeakEasy Stage, offers more than just laughs. Continue reading →

Books

Marianne Leone’s latest is a memoir of loss, grief, and joy

She has events coming up this month in Newburyport and in Warren, R.I. Continue reading →

ASKING ERIC

Husband punishing wife for her panic attacks

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →