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Rhode Island Crime

Suspect in Brown University shooting found dead of suicide

The developments marked a rapid acceleration in the investigation, which began following the Saturday afternoon attack on Brown’s campus that killed two and injured nine others. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

MIT professor killed in Brookline, known as brilliant scientist, unassuming neighbor

Authorities said they were examining whether Nuno Loureiro’s death was connected to the mass shooting Saturday at Brown University in Providence. Continue reading →

Health

Trump administration moves to restrict gender-affirming care for minors nationwide

Several hospitals and clinics in New England, including in Boston, have already limited care. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana, easing restrictions on the drug

The move, which does not decriminalize marijuana, also authorizes a pilot program to reimburse Medicare patients for products made with CBD, a popular compound of cannabis that is not psychoactive. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

For families fighting addiction, Reiner tragedy strikes a nerve

Nick Reiner, 32, struggled with drug addiction for nearly two decades, something he and his family shared with the public. Continue reading →

Nation

Government admits failures by Army and air traffic controllers in DCA crash

The federal government accepted liability in the Jan. 29 collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet over the Potomac River that claimed 67 lives, according to a court filing late Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

The source of your fish may change how many ‘forever chemicals’ you eat

“Just like water, we need to be mindful of the risk from the PFAS in fish,” said Zheng, chair professor of water and environmental sciences at Eastern Institute of Technology in Ningbo, China. Continue reading →

The World

World

Nigeria closes factories linked to US auto industry amid poisoning inquiry

America’s auto industry touts battery recycling as an environmental success, but lead from those used-up batteries at smelting factories in Africa are poisoning people in the surrounding communities. Continue reading →

World

A divided EU races against time to tap Russian assets for Ukraine

As leaders of the European Union’s 27 nations convene here, Kyiv’s chief backers vowed they would not leave until they agree on a way to finance Ukraine’s state and army. Continue reading →

World

Australia to crack down on hate speech after mass shooting at Hanukkah celebration

The measures come days after two gunmen opened fire at a beachside Hanukkah celebration on Sunday. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

What happened to Boston’s golden goose?

City's olive branch to developers can't ease the pain of those inflated tax bills. Continue reading →

Letters

A thick mortar of building codes, disability access, and inequity

"People with disabilities have paid the price of exclusion for generations," writes one reader. Another: "Identical renovation projects can face dramatically different requirements based solely on location." Continue reading →

OpEds

The heroes we live with and the assumptions we make

A month on the road reveals a nation far more humane than its politics. Continue reading →

Metro

Rhode Island Crime

What to say to someone who’s experienced a mass shooting

Don't push people to talk about their experiences if they're not ready, experts said. Continue reading →

Rhode Island Crime

In wake of Brown University shooting, N.H. Republicans call for ‘campus carry’ bill to override gun-free policies

The legislation would force any college or university in New Hampshire that receives public funding to allow firearms on campus. Continue reading →

K-12

Boston School Committee approves closures of three schools, and reconfigurations of three more

The closures are part of a long-term facilities plan that was required under a state improvement plan approved in 2022. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Brad Stevens most happy to see how Celtics veterans have pushed the young players forward

The Celtics president of basketball operations said the guidance from returning starters are a big reason why wings Josh Minott, Jordan Walsh, and Hugo Gonzalez have risen to the fore. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins stumble at home against high-octane Oilers

Quinn Hutson broke a 1-1 stalemate and Connor McDavid added a shorthanded tally in third period for Oilers in 3-1 win over Bruins. Continue reading →

Bruins

Trent Frederic makes his return to Boston with Oilers, still in search of his best spot in lineup

After spending parts of seven season with the Bruins, the burly forward was dealt at last season's trade deadline to the two-time defending Western Conference champions. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Massachusetts has a problem with primary care access. A new proposal suggests a bold solution.

A new state task force is looking for ways to fix a shrinking number of providers and a growing number of struggling patients. Continue reading →

Housing

Second building at massive Suffolk Downs breaks ground at last

The building, named Portico, will bring 473 apartments and 33,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space to Revere, near the Beachmont Blue Line stop. Continue reading →

Retail

Arthur T. Demoulas spars with board lawyer in final day of Market Basket trial

The trial over whether Demoulas should regain his job as Market Basket CEO turned contentious on Thursday. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Love Letters

‘Pecs and a cute butt’: A Love Letters tribute to Rob Reiner

The director and performer understood that love — and vulnerability — is comedy. Continue reading →

Parenting

Anxious, resigned, exhausted: Parents react to the Brown University shooting

"I’m feeling helpless and worried. This can happen anywhere." Continue reading →

Television

‘Fallout’ is still all about the retro-cool tunes. Here’s what to know about five songs that open the season

The show has always thrived on a simple concept: vintage jazz and other mid-century sounds carry an ironic zing when paired with images of gore and desolation. Continue reading →