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Elections

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

She has held roughly a dozen prep sessions and hired outside counsel at $950 per hour to gear up for the hearing. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump vows to press ahead on reshaping America in speech to Congress as Democrats register dissent

Trump’s prime-time speech was the latest marker in his takeover of the nation’s capital, where the Republican-led House and Senate have done little to restrain the president as he and his allies work to slash the size of the federal government and remake America’s place in the world. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of money

Disability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China

Just after midnight Tuesday, Trump imposed 25 percent taxes, or tariffs, on Mexican and Canadian imports, though he limited the levy to 10 percent on Canadian energy. Trump also doubled the tariff he slapped last month on Chinese products to 20 percent. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu goes to Washington

Four mayors of so-called “sanctuary cities” will testify before a congressional committee on immigration. Reporter Emma Platoff joins us with a preview. Watch →

How much weight loss is too much?

Move over Ozempic – the next generation of weight loss drugs are coming. But as STAT reporter Elaine Chen explains, some work a little too well. Watch →

Romance scams target Mass. seniors

Scammers are breaking hearts and emptying bank accounts. Data reporter Scooty Nickerson breaks down what’s being done to stop them. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Supreme Court strikes down EPA rules on discharge of water pollution

The justices found that the EPA cannot impose generic prohibitions against violating water quality standards. The ruling could affect businesses and other cities that sit on bodies of water, including Boston. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism. He’s starting at Columbia University.

Federal agencies are considering orders to stop work on $51 million in contracts with the New York City school. Continue reading →

Politics

Hegseth’s plans to reshape the military start with cuts

One of the targets appears to be an office focused on reducing civilian harm in US military operations. Continue reading →

The World

World

Zelensky offers terms to stop fighting, assuring US that Ukraine wants peace

The Ukrainian leader said he was ready to release Russian prisoners of war, stop long-range drone and missile strikes aimed at Russian targets, and declare a truce at sea immediately. Continue reading →

World

Europe tries to boost military spending as America realigns

The president of the European Commission set out a broad but vague proposal to ramp up European defense spending by as much as $843 billion. Continue reading →

World

Vance ignites outrage in Britain with ‘random country’ comment

Britain, which along with France has pledged troops to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, fought with the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan, while French troops fought in Afghanistan. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Legislative reforms leave do-nothing committees untouched

There are 84 chairmanships in a Legislature with only 200 members. Continue reading →

OPINION

Federal health officials want to hear from you about vaccines. Give them an earful.

If the FDA and CDC sit on their hands, next season the flu shot will be a lot more expensive, if you can find it at all. That’s a deadly proposition. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Mayor Wu is right to defend Boston as a ‘sanctuary city’

When Mayor Wu goes to Washington, D.C, to defend Boston's status as a "sanctuary city," she will be articulating a moral argument, not a political one, argues one letter writer. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

As Mayor Wu heads to Washington, Boston’s crime stats show reductions in severe violence

Boston’s record on crime and safety has drawn national attention in recent weeks, as Mayor Michelle Wu prepares to testify before Congress about the city’s policies on immigration enforcement. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Everett City Council votes unanimously to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria repay $180k in bonuses

DeMaria did not attend a special city council meeting Tuesday where disappointed residents called for his resignation. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. state auditor Diana DiZoglio accuses AG Andrea Campbell of trying to ‘scapegoat’ her, ratcheting up dispute

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s response to Attorney General Andrea Campbell through a public letter is an extraordinary step, openly pitting two statewide officials against one another. Continue reading →

Sports

Predators 6, Bruins 3

Bruins struggles continue with loss to lowly Predators

The Bruins stumbled around the Garden for 60 minutes and failed to pocket 2 points against a team that had won only 6 of its 30 road games. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Triston Casas thinks he can be the Red Sox’ next true slugger. And if not, ‘I don’t deserve a job here.’

In Red Sox history, just nine players have had 40-homer/120-RBI seasons — mostly comprising a who’s who of great sluggers in team history. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins trade Trent Frederic, Max Jones for Oilers defenseman Max Wanner, picks

Frederic had his most productive season in 2023-24 with 18 goals and 22 assists. Continue reading →

Business

Media

Nonprofit owner of Maine papers including Portland Press Herald to cut jobs, slash print production

No reporters will be laid off, as the job cuts are focused on print production, circulation, and advertising. Continue reading →

Real Estate

High-rises on Morrissey Boulevard? Developer pitches 18-story towers near JFK T stop.

A team of Boston developers and Chicago investors have unveiled their designs for a pair of 18-story apartment towers on the site of the former WLVI television studio in Dorchester. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.

The IRS has expanded eligibility for using its free-filing service called “Direct File.” Is it right for you? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Laura Sessions Stepp, who reported on teenage sex, dies at 73

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explored the “hookup” culture on college campuses in strikingly intimate detail, revealing how adolescent girls and young women think about relationships, love, and bodily autonomy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, dies at 82

Carl Dean was devoted to Dolly Parton and inspired her hit "Jolene," even as he avoided the spotlight. He died in Nashville on Monday. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

STAGE REVIEW

An uncompromising ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Apollinaire

In the title role, Parker Jennings shines and burns. Continue reading →

Music

Boston Bitdown boots up for three days of chiptune

The three-day festival features over 50 musical and visual artists across several venues. Continue reading →

PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW | MARK FEENEY

From Greenland to Nepal in pictures

At Anderson Yezerski Gallery and Somerville Museum, two different photo shows share an unlikely bond. Continue reading →