Amid pandemic, future of many Catholic schools is in doubt

As the new academic year arrives, school systems across the United States are struggling to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Roman Catholic educators have an extra challenge — trying to forestall a relentless wave of closures of their schools that has no end in sight. Continue reading →

Riot declared as fire burns in Portland police union offices

A fire inside a police union building led authorities in Portland, Ore., to declare a riot and force protesters away from the offices as violent demonstrations continue in the city that had hoped for calm after federal agents withdrew more than a week ago. Continue reading →

Puerto Rico halts primary voting in centers lacking ballots

Puerto Rico on Sunday was forced to partially suspend voting for primaries marred by a lack of ballots as officials called on the president of the US territory’s elections commission to resign. Continue reading →

World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut

World leaders and international organizations pledged nearly $300 million in emergency humanitarian aid to Beirut in the wake of the devastating explosion, but warned on Sunday that no money for rebuilding the capital will be made available until Lebanese authorities commit themselves to the political and economic reforms demanded by the people. Continue reading →

Europe is aghast, alarmed as US tops 5m cases

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe. Continue reading →

Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote

Belarus police and protesters clashed in the capital and the city of Brest on Sunday night after a presidential election in which the country’s longtime leader sought a sixth term despite rising discontent with his authoritarian rule and his cavalier dismissal of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Census count deadlines must be extended

The US Census Bureau is ending its counting efforts a month early. It's yet another unconstitutional threat to an accurate tally from the Trump administration. Continue reading →

OPINION

Finding hope in the messiness of the coronavirus pandemic

With our loved ones on top of us in close quarters, or accessible only through a screen, things will inevitably be messy. Yet these challenges can help strengthen our personal resiliency. Continue reading →

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Mass. regulators release 619,000 aging marijuana vapes for sale, despite lead contamination concerns

Critics say a Cannabis Control Commission testing protocol for vapes affected by last year's ban fails to protect consumers. Continue reading →

For local Lebanese, anger in the aftermath of blast

With a population about the size of Massachusetts, the impacts of the explosion have touched everyone in Lebanon and their family and friends around the world. Continue reading →

Adrian Walker

Boston schools should not reopen on Sept. 10

The time for provisional plans and study is coming to the end. Boston schools shouldn't reopen Sept. 10. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Jaylen Brown continues to use his voice to amplify the important issues

Socially active Celtics forward unafraid to speak on issues of racial inequality and life inside NBA's bubble. Continue reading →

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

Reality check: Bruins need to hope experience, ‘playoff hockey’ will eliminate their lethargic play

After finishing 0 for 3 in round-robin play with Sunday's loss, they need to find their game in the opening-round playoff matchup with the Hurricanes. Continue reading →

Capitals 2, Bruins 1

Bruins fall to Capitals and sink to fourth seed, get Hurricanes in opening round

Boston dropped its third straight in round-robin play to drop to the fourth seed after finishing the season with the NHL's best record. Continue reading →

‘We have no room for error’: a Black DJ’s careful formula

Freddy Fontaine, a.k.a. DJ Backspin, describes the formula he has developed as a Black business owner to exceed clients’ expectations, and stay safe. The steps are simple, but important. Continue reading →

Boycotted. Criticized. But Fox News Leads the Pack in Prime Time.

In one sense, this has been a difficult period for Fox News: a star anchor fired after being accused of sexual harassment, a lawsuit depicting a misogynist workplace, a top writer exposed as a racist internet troll, advertiser boycotts and outrage after Tucker Carlson called protesters “criminal mobs” and questioned the patriotism of a senator who lost her legs in Iraq. Continue reading →

Talking Points

Job cuts expected at Warner, HBO

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Italy’s pioneering comic actor, Franca Valeri, dies at 100

Franca Valeri, an elegant, ironic and versatile actor who pioneered female comic roles in Italy’s post-war years and helped the nation laugh at its foibles, has died at 100. Continue reading →

Niels Lauersen, fallen fertility doctor to the stars, 84

Dubbed “the Dyno Gyno,’’ Dr. Lauersen gained fame writing books about women’s health, appearing on television, and treating celebrities in an exclusive Park Avenue co-op. Continue reading →

Brent Carver, versatile Tony-winning actor, dies at 68

Brent Carver, a sensitive, soft-spoken yet nakedly emotional Canadian actor and singer who won a Tony Award for his starring role in the 1993 musical “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” died Tuesday at his home in Cranbrook, British Columbia. He was 68. Continue reading →