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Health

‘Are we doing the right thing here?’ Residents turn to last-resort solution for N.H. lake overtaken by toxic bacteria.

Dogged by cyanobacteria blooms, Lake Kanasatka became the poster child for green, soupy water. An expensive chemical treatment was the last resort. But did it work? Continue reading →

Spotlight

Sheriff Tompkins was once set up for a lifetime of easy reelections. A lot changed in the past five years.

The same year Tompkins put up thousands of his own money to fight off an election challenge, the sheriff also invested in a cannabis company that he's accused of later extorting. Continue reading →

Economy

‘I don’t envy their job right now.’ Fed officials face a challenging economy amid Trump’s efforts to meddle.

Federal Reserve officials will make an interest rate decision this week in the face of rising inflation, a slowing job market, and President Trump's attack on the central bank's independence. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

In progressive stronghold of Somerville, upcoming election is seen as referendum on mayor

A vote on Tuesday will test the city's appetite for a change of leadership in a city seen as a liberal enclave. Continue reading →

Nation

Kirk shooting suspect held ‘leftist ideology,’ Utah governor says

Spencer Cox, the governor of Utah, provided new information about the background and political leanings of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Finding God in the app store

Trained on religious texts, the bots are like on-call priests, imams or rabbis, offering comfort and direction at any time. On some platforms, they even purport to channel God. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump’s reversals on immigration mount over economic concerns

The tension between his anti-immigration policies and the business community has spilled out into the open, leading Trump to reverse or contradict some of his most significant anti-immigration policies when they threatened to disrupt the economy. Continue reading →

Nation

Shocked by Charlie Kirk’s killing, these students yearn for civil discourse

With classes canceled and the campus closed, students struggled to process the horror that had turned their low-key commuter college into a crime scene. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia made drone production a supreme priority. Now they swarm the skies.

Russia’s supply surges, combined with new technology and tactics, have created a colossal challenge for Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

Rubio said before the trip that he would seek answers from Israeli officials about their view of a path forward in Gaza. Continue reading →

World

After a landmark election, a disillusioned Malawi returns to the polls

The court’s intervention in the last election was hailed as a victory for democracy, not only in the small southern African nation, but also across a continent where leaders often cling to power through corruption. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Move over, Steven Mnuchin. The title of Trump’s biggest bootlicker is up for grabs.

Once "the greatest sycophant in Cabinet history," Mnuchin probably wouldn’t even place in the top 10 if the balloting were held today. Continue reading →

Editorials

Every grave should have a name

Efforts are ongoing to open access to records of state institution burials. Continue reading →

Letters

Argument for West Bank annexation is not persuasive

The Bible may be a holy text but, for better or worse, the political world has changed in ways that are undeniable. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

‘Movie-style situation.’ 21-year-old Mansfield plumber wins prestigious parkour tournament in dramatic fashion.

Brandon Hooper "moonlights as a professional parkour guy,” his coach said. Continue reading →

Rhode Island Politics

Afghan interpreter in R.I. urges President Trump to ‘keep the promise’ made to allies who helped US forces

“It is breaking people’s hearts because there was a promise made when those people began working for the American military,” Aminullah Faqiry said. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Ex-Stoughton police supervisor contacted Sandra Birchmore on the day she died

Robert C. Devine, a former Stoughton deputy police chief, retired from the force in 2022 during an internal investigation over his interactions with Sandra Birchmore. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

It wasn’t pretty, but Patriots stick to Mike Vrabel’s plan to pick up first win, and other observations from Miami

The Patriots improved to 1-1 and finally got a win in Miami, breaking a five-game losing streak with a 33-27 win over the Dolphins (0-2). Continue reading →

Red Sox

In game of follow the leader, Red Sox win with Garrett Crochet ‘locked in’ from the start

Leadership can be tricky for a starting pitcher. But Crochet has made it work this season, on and off the field, the latest example a much-needed win against the Yankees to end a losing streak and avoid a sweep. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Aroldis Chapman’s dip in velocity not a concern as Red Sox closer returns to form with 30th save

Chapman, 37, has a 1.28 ERA and blown just two saves all year. “It’s part of the season, man. It’s how it works over 162 games," Cora said. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

FDA greenlights trial of gene-edited pig kidneys as treatment for end-stage kidney disease

It’s the latest advance in a scientific swine race some hope might solve America’s organ shortage. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Hasbro’s move to Boston was years in the making. Here’s how it went down.

Luring the toymaker over the Massachusetts state line, an effort that started under the Baker administration in 2018, was not a trivial pursuit after all. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Jeff Rogers, creative consultant who cofounded Hella Black Trivia, dies at 43

"He was finding intriguing and innovative ways to make Black history relevant,” said Noelle N. Trent, president and CEO of the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Nancy King, jazz singer who flew under the radar, dies at 85

Famed guitarist Herb Ellis once called her “the greatest living jazz singer.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mark Norell, who studied link between dinosaurs and birds, dies at 68

Mark Norell, a globe-trotting paleontologist whose research focused on the evolutionary links between dinosaurs and birds, and whose expeditions yielded rare discoveries like the nearly intact embryo of a birdlike oviraptor, died Tuesday in Manhattan. He was 68. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Kate Middleton’s blonde era has begun. What does it mean for us brunettes?

Middleton, the world’s reigning hair influencer, has gone blonde. Brace for the copycat blondes. Continue reading →

Television

This week’s TV: Jude Law and Jason Bateman in ‘Black Rabbit,’ ‘The Morning Show’ returns, and more

Plus, the return of Prime Video's "Gen V" involves a popular character from "The Boys" joining. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Neighborhood gardener doesn’t want to chat about garden

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →