The Salem Democrat said that while he supports the rights of transgender people, he stands “firmly in my belief” for limits on transgender participation in competitive women’s sports. Continue reading →
Marine organisms are slowly moving into new hexagon-shaped panels in East Boston designed to bring life to a harsh and barren seawall. Continue reading →
A wave of racist text messages summoning Black people to report for slavery showed up on phones across the United States, prompting the scrutiny of the FBI. The NAACP said that messages were received in nine states, and attorneys general in two other states reported the same Thursday. Continue reading →
WATCH: David Pastrnak, benched. Is an ice cold start to the season turning up the heat on Jim Montgomery? Reporter Jim McBride gauges the temperature. Continue reading →
WATCH: The rookie quarterback led the Patriots to a last-minute touchdown against the Titans. The columnist explains why he anticipates greatness. Continue reading →
Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Friday that Iranian plotters had discussed a plan to assassinate Donald Trump before he was reelected as president this week. Continue reading →
For months, Hungary’s media apparatus pumped out stories lionizing Donald Trump and deriding Kamala Harris, described in one headline as “extremely unpleasant.” Continue reading →
During his election campaign, Trump threatened actions that could have groundbreaking consequences for nations across Europe, from a trade war with the EU to a withdrawal of NATO commitments and a fundamental shift of support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Continue reading →
The president-elect distanced himself from the extreme conservative blueprint. But much of it is likely to take shape, if only because it reflects his own approach to power. Continue reading →
When Democrats talk about the economy, they often neglect the very real feelings of day-to-day Americans who simply aren’t making enough to feel comfortable. Continue reading →
"In a way, this election was a national test of civic knowledge — the more you knew, the less you’d Trump," writes one reader. Another: " Instead of seeking to learn about why people vote the way they do, we substitute denigrating language." Continue reading →
The state will conduct a ranked choice tabulation next week to determine whether Representative Jared Golden, a Democrat, defeated state Representative Austin Theriault, the Republican challenger. Continue reading →
It took nearly 15 years — a period that has seen 12 different general managers at the helm of the MBTA, now led by Phil Eng — but slow zones on the Orange Line, which serve communities from Malden to Jamaica Plain, are oh-so-close to no more. Continue reading →
As the post-election dust settles, here’s who’s up (state Auditor Diana DiZoglio) and down (the Kennedy brand) in Massachusetts today. Continue reading →
The former chair of the regulatory agency believes her case is a “failure to implement basic safeguards to prevent the abuse of power.” Continue reading →
Jon cuts have hit three publicly traded companies in the Massachusetts tech and life sciences sector this week, affecting hundreds of employees. Continue reading →
The golden halo around prediction markets after Donald Trump’s election victory may be attracting some powerful competitors for betting on future political contests. Continue reading →
His extraordinary feats included pulling 12-ton trucks uphill, flipping cars, and tearing London phone books in half, in addition to being an Olympic shot-putter. Continue reading →
In Thursday’s program, led by BSO youth and family concerts conductor Thomas Wilkins, sometimes the music offered perspective from the past; sometimes it offered consolation; sometimes encouragement to keep dancing through the darkness. Continue reading →
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