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Thursday, July 17, 2025
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Metro

Fall River will increase staffing at fire department following deadly blaze at assisted living facility

Officials said the department has 10 trucks in total and six will now have at least four firefighters, an increase from just two trucks having four firefighters. Continue reading →

Metro

Vietnam veterans, a loving matriarch, a cheerful brother: Fall River fire victims mourned, remembered

Seven of the nine victims of the fire have been identified and ranged in age from 61 to 86. Some were longtime residents, others for just a few years. Continue reading →

Politics

When does a beach become public? Maura Healey (and one of her wealthy donors) wants to redefine the answer.

The governor says she's motivated by the public good, not a donor's wishes. Continue reading →

Housing

In Brookline, a mostly vacant office park could soon become one of the largest developments in town history

Developers are proposing converting an old office park on Route 9 to a 600-unit housing complex. But opposition is stiff. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump has publicly derided Powell — but hasn’t had a reason to fire him. A $2.5 billion Fed renovation could change that.

“The White House is looking for any possible way to discredit Jerome Powell right now," said Stephen Moore, an informal Trump economic adviser. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Supreme Court keeps ruling in Trump’s favor, but doesn’t say why

In clearing the way for President Trump’s efforts to transform American government, the Supreme Court has issued a series of orders that often lacked a fundamental characteristic of most judicial work: an explanation of the court’s rationale. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump slams his own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for what he now calls the Epstein ‘hoax’

The rhetoric marks a dramatic escalation for the Republican president, who has broken with some of his most loyal backers on issues in the past, but never with such fervor. Continue reading →

Nation

A look inside Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

In phone interviews, several detainees described infrequent showers, meals that amounted to little more than snacks, other detainees falling ill with flu-like symptoms, and sleep deprivation. Continue reading →

The World

World

As Iran deports a million Afghans, ‘Where do we even go?’

More than 1.4 million Afghans have fled or been deported from Iran since January during a government clampdown on refugees in the country without authorization, according to the United Nations’ refugee agency. Continue reading →

World

Stampede at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 21, Health Ministry says

The Gaza Health Ministry said in a statement that 15 of the victims suffocated. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes Syrian capital, sending warning to government

Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Syria's capital Wednesday, damaging a compound housing the Defense Ministry and hitting an area near the presidential palace, according to the Israeli military and Syrian authorities. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

One big disaster for Massachusetts health care

Approximately 326,000 Mass. residents are expected to lose insurance coverage under Trump’s big tax and spending cuts bill. Continue reading →

Letters

Mass. K-12 plan to address antisemitism is flawed

The recommendations consistently classify anti-Israeli and anti-Zionist speech as antisemitic. There is danger in this approach. Continue reading →

Letters

The endless quest to see an end to suffering in Gaza

"What is a cease-fire? Don’t mistake it with peace," writes one reader. Another: "Hamas is losing the war tactically but winning strategically." Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Fall River will increase staffing at fire department following deadly blaze at assisted living facility

Officials said the department has 10 trucks in total and six will now have at least four firefighters, an increase from just two trucks having four firefighters. Continue reading →

Metro

Vietnam veterans, a loving matriarch, a cheerful brother: Fall River fire victims mourned, remembered

Seven of the nine victims of the fire have been identified and ranged in age from 61 to 86. Some were longtime residents, others for just a few years. Continue reading →

Politics

Watertown state lawmaker charged with drunken driving, Boston police say

State Representative John Lawn, 56, was arrested at 1:45 a.m., and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

The person putting the most pressure on Hugo González to perform is González himself

The Celtics' latest first-round pick is his own harshest critic, as he continues to hold himself to a higher standard as he adapts to a new league, game, and country. Continue reading →

Red Sox

After lightning-fast start to his Red Sox career, Roman Anthony reflects, dreams of bigger days ahead

The All-Star break represents an opportunity to rest, unplug, and process his arrival in the big leagues. The rookie outfielder hopes not to become accustomed to the respite. Continue reading →

Red Sox

At the All-Star break, it’s time to review some Red Sox first-half superlatives

Thinking back to the end of spring training, this is an outcome they would have signed up for at this juncture. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Republic Services sues Teamsters union, faces contract suit over service lapses amid strike

Fallout from the waste collection worker strike against Republic Services is spilling into the courtroom, as contract negotiations drag on. Continue reading →

Business

Hassett grabs pole position in race to be Trump’s new Fed chair

Kevin Hassett, one of President Trump’s longest-serving economic aides, is the early front-runner to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chief next year, according to people familiar with the process. Continue reading →

Biotech

Sarepta Therapeutics lays off one-third of workforce in drastic cost-cutting

The drastic cost-cutting move follows the deaths of two teenagers that forced the company to restrict usage of its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Martin Cruz Smith, best-selling author of ‘Gorky Park,’ dies at 82

For many readers, Mr. Smith’s signature achievement was the way he conjured Russian society on the page. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

From doo-wop to hip-hop, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic brought ludicrous range to Boston

Even a few missteps couldn’t derail the good-natured idiocy of Yankovic’s odes to online shopping, email slop, and the crushing weight of failed potential. Continue reading →

Pop Culture

Bill Burr shares his fiery opinions on immigration, politics, and more on ‘SubwayTakes’

The Canton comic served up a healthy dose of fiery opinions during his recent appearance on “SubwayTakes.” Continue reading →

Theater

A long-neglected Tennessee Williams play gets its moment to shine with a starry cast

A staging at the Williamstown Theatre Festival this summer stars William Jackson Harper and Chris Messina. Continue reading →