Nation

Prosecutor says stalking suspect ambushed Pennsylvania police

The plainclothes detectives wearing bulletproof vests opened the door and were immediately fired upon by the suspect, who was carrying an AR-style rifle with a suppressor. Continue reading →

Nation

Does painting cows with stripes prevent fly bites? Researchers who studied this wins Ig Nobel prize.

Those researchers were honored Thursday in Boston with an Ig Nobel, the prize for comical scientific achievement. Continue reading →

Nation

RFK Jr. announces sanctions against organ transplant agency in Florida

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday said that the federal government is taking steps to shut down an organ procurement organization in Miami, alleging the group had a "long record of deficiencies directly tied to patient harm." Continue reading →

World

US once again vetoes Security Council resolution demanding immediate Gaza cease-fire, hostage release

All 14 other members of the United Nations’ most powerful body voted in favor of the resolution, which described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as “catastrophic.” Continue reading →

World

Behind castle walls, the rich and powerful wine and dine and Trump beams

There were 160 people sitting in that banquet room. And 1,452 pieces of cutlery, clanging and scraping in hands held by media barons, financiers, politicians, and tech moguls. Each with their own agenda. Continue reading →

World

Canada’s Carney heads to Mexico to discuss trade before a review of their US trade deal

The United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, or USMCA, is up for review in 2026. Continue reading →

OpEds

The memes that may — or may not — shed light on Charlie Kirk’s killing

Are the alleged shooter’s messages left, right, or just ragebait? Continue reading →

Editorials

Canceling Jimmy Kimmel: A new low

It is one thing for advertisers or viewers to pressure TV stations because of something a host said. It’s totally inappropriate, and inimical to the spirit of the First Amendment, for the government to do so. Continue reading →

Columns

The hypocrisy of Pam Bondi

For an attorney general, Bondi has a dim understanding of the First Amendment. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

At least eight New England teachers have been placed on leave for posts about Charlie Kirk’s death. What are their First Amendment rights?

At least six teachers and staff in Massachusetts have been placed on leave pending investigations into their posts. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘It’s truly a blessing.’ Boston celebrates five centenarians at Roxbury ceremony.

The Central Boston Elder Society celebrated the 100-year-old residents Thursday at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center. Continue reading →

Health

Northeast states officially launch regional public health collaborative

The announcement came as a powerful federal advisory committee met to reconsider several vaccine recommendations. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Brayan Bello struggles, Trevor Story commits two errors as Red Sox lose series finale to Athletics

The Sox begin a three-game series against the Rays Friday night in Tampa. Continue reading →

Patriots

As Bill Parcells prepares to enter Patriots Hall of Fame, ex-Giants tight end Mark Bavaro fondly recalls his former coach

If Bill Belichick is the Patriots' best coach, Parcells is their most important, changing a culture that was amateurish and noncompetitive. Continue reading →

Bruins

New Bruins coach Marco Sturm opens his first training camp, and the battles for roster spots have begun

With the goaltending and defensive top six pretty much set, it looks like the real intrigue for Sturm this preseason is how his team will be lined up front. Continue reading →

Business

In polarized America, free speech can cost you your job. What’s next?

In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's murder, lots of people, whether celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel or teachers, are learning the consequences of speaking out. But there are legal considerations. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Private equity firm KKR signs lease for more than 130,000 square feet of office space in downtown Boston

In one of the year's biggest office lease deals, KKR will move to International Place. Continue reading →

Business

Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism is the real deal

Nearly half a century after they started their brand, cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who resigned this week, have held to their progressive values. Continue reading →

Obituaries

John H. Luckadoo, last pilot from a storied bomber group, dies at 103

His unit out of London earned the nickname “the Bloody 100th” because, even in a campaign that saw extensive losses of planes and crews, it stood out for its deadly turnover. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bob Goodenow, chief of hockey players union, dies at 72

Mr. Goodenow’s most important task when he became the executive director of the union was to persuade club owners to take it seriously. Continue reading →

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Parenting

What it’s like to be a foster child in Massachusetts

There's plenty that busy families can do to support foster kids, and little things add up to make a big difference. Continue reading →

Movies

‘The History of Sound’ fails to make a joyful noise

How can a love story between Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor be this dull? Continue reading →

Theater

A towering ‘The Hills of California’ at the Huntington

The Jez Butterworth play is a shattering drama that deserves to be held up alongside his other masterworks. Continue reading →