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Nation

FDA reviews reports of COVID vaccine deaths

The Food and Drug Administration is examining rare cases involving the deaths of young people after they received COVID vaccines, under pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies for public disclosure of more information. Continue reading →

North Shore

The Lynn waterfront was a dump. Literally. But what if it became a park?

A festering landfill blanketed by swarming seagulls that was so massive it took more than a million tons of soil to cover up is becoming ... something nice. Continue reading →

Higher Education

On deep-blue New England campuses, Charlie Kirk made students ‘more motivated to make a place for the right’

The Turning Point founder helped embolden conservative students on traditionally liberal colleges and universities before his assassination on Wednesday, some say. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Her name was Rea Rasmussen: ‘I thought I was going to leave this earth and never know’

Diane Kloepfer’s life was upended when she learned eight years ago from New Hampshire investigators that the father who disappeared when she was a child was a suspected serial killer. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Hoaxes target Black colleges, shutting classes as anxiety mounts

Classes and events at several historically Black colleges and universities were canceled Friday after a wave of fake threats against schools. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities Continue reading →

Nation

‘My kid has seen this. Now what?’: Parents reel as Charlie Kirk video goes viral

Alissa Wright’s 13-year-old daughter arrived home from her Los Angeles school Wednesday with an announcement: Charlie Kirk was dead, and she had watched a video of it happening. Continue reading →

The World

World

Why is France’s new PM head-butting colleagues? A teenage interest in monks is part of the answer

The French are getting to know their new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who has a unique greeting style Continue reading →

World

NATO steps up defenses after Russian drones violate Polish airspace

NATO's top leaders announced new efforts Friday to step up air defenses in the alliance's eastern flank after Russian drones that flew into Poland this week revealed how easily the war in Ukraine could spill over borders. Continue reading →

World

Israeli soldiers increasingly reject calls to return to Gaza

There are no official figures, but newly formed groups are broadcasting their refusal to serve despite the risk of imprisonment. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

The problem with RFK Jr.’s MAHA report

It falls short in its honesty, its innovation, and the evidence. Continue reading →

Letters

In a way, it’s simple: LGBTQ children need fostering too

A number of readers wrote to counter the argument that Mass. is discriminating against Christian families in its foster parenting policy. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

Community organizer Monica Cannon-Grant to plead guilty in federal fraud case

Cannon-Grant was accused of defrauding people who donated to her anti-violence nonprofit and spending much of the money on herself. Continue reading →

Boston Mayoral Race

After Kraft exits race, who will appear on the November ballot for Boston mayor? Third-place finisher wants a recount

The third-place finisher in Boston’s preliminary election is community activist Domingos DaRosa, but DaRosa does not appear to have met the bar for making the November ballot. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Advocates, lawmakers urge Gov. Maura Healey to halt $360 million rebuild of women’s prison in Framingham

The project is an expensive misstep that ignores what inmates inside the state’s only women’s prison actually say they need, it said. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will call the Patriots’ defensive plays Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami

Kuhr will take on the responsibilities of defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who is away from the team because of an undisclosed health matter. Continue reading →

Red Sox

In a flawed American League, anyone — including the Red Sox — can win

The Sox do not have a great team, but they have a team that is capable of being as good as any other in the AL.   Continue reading →

Sports

Unruly fan behavior is reaching new levels and sapping the spirit and enjoyment out of the games

Fans who get tossed should also be banned for life. There has to be a consequence more than being ejected. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Who convinced Josh Kraft that running for mayor was a good idea? Here are a few likely suspects.

From Mayor Michelle Wu’s political rivals to his own family, the list is long. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Mark Volman, co-founder of The Turtles, dies at 78

The young pop-rock band was known for its hits "Happy Together," "She'd Rather Be With Me," and "Elenor." Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

Deirdre O’Connell on her journey from Pittsfield to her Emmy nomination for ‘The Penguin’

The Western Massachusetts native defies expectations, with a flourishing acting career at age 72. Continue reading →

Movies

At this year’s TIFF, Magic Mike and The Rock bid for Oscar glory

Channing Tatum and Dwayne Johnson star in buzz-filled dramas "Roofman" and "The Smashing Machine." Continue reading →

Television

The sitcom perfection of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’

The series would go on to spawn a number of spinoffs, including "Rhoda," "Phyllis," and "Lou Grant." Continue reading →