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Politics

Trump administration is hoping threat of flight cuts will push Democrats into a shutdown deal. It hasn’t worked yet.

Even a promise of chaos at airports nationwide was not enough to get a deal off the ground in Congress — at least not yet. Continue reading →

Transportation

Dozens of flights canceled at Logan as FAA slashes air traffic amid shutdown

The FAA announced this week that it would begin slicing flight capacity at major airports, in a stated bid to reduce stress on unpaid federal airport workers Continue reading →

Rhode Island Politics

R.I. judge tells government ‘this should never happen in America,’ orders SNAP benefits restored

The Trump administration has repeatedly said it could not pay the food benefits for the month of November because of the ongoing government shutdown. Continue reading →

K-12

Massachusetts virtual schools keep growing, despite COVID — and longstanding — academic struggles

Statewide virtual schools have grown in enrollment by more than half since 2019. Continue reading →

Politics

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Pelosi, who has represented San Francisco for nearly 40 years, announced her decision Thursday. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Supreme Court clears way for Trump transgender passport policy

The emergency order, which will remain in place as the case makes its way through the lower courts, marked the latest victory for President Trump before the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

Nation

Virginia teacher shot by student wins suit against former assistant principal

The jury deliberated for 5.5 hours over 2 days after a 6-day trial. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge criticizes immigration agents in Chicago

“I see little reason for the use of force that the federal agents are currently using,” Judge Sara L. Ellis, of US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, said in a ruling from the bench. Continue reading →

The World

World

Scores of Gaza militants still in areas under Israeli control, officials say

The militants’ proximity to Israeli soldiers has raised concerns about inadvertent clashes. Continue reading →

World

Russia close to its biggest capture of a Ukrainian city since 2023

After more than a year of fighting, Pokrovsk, a railroad hub in the Donetsk region, has been turned largely into rubble. Continue reading →

World

US is skipping this year’s climate summit. For many, that’s OK.

For the first time since countries began gathering 30 years ago to wrestle with global warming, the United States will not send any top government officials to the annual United Nations climate summit, which kicks off Thursday in Belém, Brazil. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

My analog life

I write checks, I read the paper newspaper, I have even been known to pen a letter now and then. Continue reading →

Editorials

Better child welfare data are important but not enough

House-passed bill is a good first step. Continue reading →

Letters

A second Kamala Harris run, reconsidered

She needed a year of campaigning for Americans to see her strengths, empathy, and competence. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

In last chapter of Judge Shelley Joseph case, hearing officer recommends public reprimand

A judge can only be removed from the bench for disciplinary reasons by an act of the Legislature. Continue reading →

Immigration

Advocates, neighbors call for release of workers detained at Allston car wash

Protesters stood just a block away from the car wash, which federal agents surrounded on Tuesday with more than a dozen vehicles, blocking entrances and telling customers in their cars to leave. Continue reading →

Politics

As he readies another US Senate run, John Deaton seeks early backing from state GOP

The attorney and cryptocurrency advocate, who unsuccessfully challenged Senator Elizabeth Warren last year, has pitched himself to party officials as a nominee who can bring a fight to Democrats Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins

Pavel Zacha buries overtime winner vs. Senators to lift Bruins to fifth straight win

The 3-2 OT win avenged the Bruins' worst loss of the season — a 7-2 drubbing in Ottawa a week ago. Continue reading →

Patriots

Midseason report card: How the Patriots’ new acquisitions are shaking out nine games into the season

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Milton Williams haven't disappointed since signing, and Khyiris Tonga has been an underrated addition. Continue reading →

Celtics

Jaylen Brown has the star power to be the Celtics’ leading man, but does he have a supporting cast?

The letdown for the Celtics isn’t Brown’s performance in a leading role. He’s playing his part. Continue reading →

Business

Real Estate

Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria is on his way out. Will the city’s development boom follow?

DeMaria's election loss raises questions about the future of housing, construction projects, and the proposed soccer stadium in the city. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

Known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, the drugs have soared in popularity in recent years, but patient access has been a consistent problem because of their cost. Continue reading →

Business

Tripadvisor to lay off 20 percent of its workforce amid major business reorganization

The decision comes as the company faces pressure from investors to improve its financial performance. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Sara Terry, photographer who captured war’s aftermath, dies at 70

Sara Terry, a photographer who captured the effects of war on people and landscapes, documenting the traumatic aftermath of conflicts in places such as Bosnia and Sierra Leone, died Oct. 13 at her home in Los Angeles. She was 70. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Parenting

OMG, ngl. Decoding teen slang isn’t easy. Here are some key translations.

If attempting to communicate with your child leaves you scratching your head and feeling ancient, we've got you. Continue reading →

Music

Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz bring a ‘three-headed organism’ of folk to Boston

Aoife O’Donovan, Sara Watkins, and Sarah Jarosz — a "three-headed organism" of folk artists — bring their sophomore album, “Wild and Clear and Blue,” to Boston Nov. 8. Continue reading →

Movies

‘Nuremberg’ is more than an old school historical epic — it’s a timely warning

Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek headline this compelling look at the famous Nazi trials. Continue reading →