All of the headlines from today's paper.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Today's Headlines

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Politics

‘We have had enough’: Black Bostonians are directing ire about Wu at her allies on the City Council

Deep frustration with Wu persists in various pockets of Boston’s Black communities, who are now turning their focus to her allies of color on the council. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Gunman fires randomly in Cambridge, wounding two drivers; state trooper and civilian shoot suspect

The alleged gunman was identified as a Boston man. He allegedly used an assault-style rifle to shoot randomly, sending drivers fleeing from their cars. Continue reading →

Cambridge & Somerville

Somerville PorchFest wedding brings ‘full circle’ moment that began with a meeting, an engagement, and a cat adoption

The wedding was a standout moment of PorchFest, the annual community festival that transforms the city’s porches, stoops, driveways, and backyards into makeshift concert venues for roaming crowds. Continue reading →

Metro

Tipsy first ‘I love yous’ and a trip to Kay Jewelers: Fiancée of state trooper killed in crash reflects on their love

Jessica Ostrowski, the fiancée of fallen State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, said he would have risked his life “100 times more.” Continue reading →

Metro

Brothers restore historic Boston ‘ghost sign’ on West End building: ‘This is gonna go away if we don’t do anything’

Muralists are breathing new life into a faded sign for the Holt & Bugbee company painted on a Canal Street building. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

As coal rebounds, more toxic mercury is in the air

Coal-fired power plants across the country released more mercury last year as power demand surged, reversing a yearslong downward trend in the emissions of a toxic metal that impairs brain development. Continue reading →

Nation

A single infusion could suppress HIV for years, study suggests

For about a decade, scientists have had remarkable success curing some blood cancers by modifying a patient's own immune cells to recognize and kill the malignant cells. Continue reading →

Nation

Scientists press Congress on Trump's dismissal of funding agency board

More than 2,500 scientists said in a letter to Congress that Trump’s dismissal of the National Science Foundation’s oversight board was an “alarming attack” on research funding. Continue reading →

The World

World

Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring

The last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked Monday and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine. A French woman was the latest to be confirmed as infected, while an American is suspected of infection after initial testing. Continue reading →

World

Nations brace for long-term economic woes as Trump calls Iran truce plan 'garbage'

Countries were bracing Monday for prolonged economic woes stemming from high energy prices after President Trump called the latest Iranian offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz “garbage” and declared that the cease-fire was “on massive life support.” Continue reading →

World

Starmer pledges to prove his doubters wrong but faces a wave of resignation calls

Starmer said he would “face up to the big challenges” and restore hope to the country, in part by forging closer ties with the European Union. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Does every state need its own marijuana warning label?

States with legal cannabis should work to standardize regulations. Continue reading →

Columns

Diana DiZoglio’s quest to audit the Legislature gets some respect from the SJC

Beacon Hill Democrats still look like they are on the side of secrecy and entrenched self-interest. Continue reading →

Letters

Immovable objects greet street sweepers in Cambridge

Massive amounts of street parking have been eliminated to accommodate bike and bus lanes, and the removal is ongoing. People without off-street spaces simply have nowhere to park. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Tipsy first ‘I love yous’ and a trip to Kay Jewelers: Fiancée of state trooper killed in crash reflects on their love

Jessica Ostrowski, the fiancée of fallen State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor, said he would have risked his life “100 times more.” Continue reading →

Metro

Brothers restore historic Boston ‘ghost sign’ on West End building: ‘This is gonna go away if we don’t do anything’

Muralists are breathing new life into a faded sign for the Holt & Bugbee company painted on a Canal Street building. Continue reading →

Politics

LaMar Cook, former Healey aide indicted on drug charges, says he should be allowed to keep $31,000 payout

LaMar D. Cook said he should be allowed to keep a $31,000 payout the state sent him, in part because he was fired “via email” before he was criminally charged. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Red Sox’ starting rotation is beginning to provide the stability that was expected, just not in the way it was expected

Over the last 14 games, the Red Sox are 8-6, with the rotation posting a 2.99 ERA, tied for fourth-best in baseball in that time. Continue reading →

Patriots

Here are some pressing questions for the Patriots with the next phase of offseason set to begin

What would a deal for WR A.J. Brown actually look like, will the Patriots extend cornerback Christian Gonzalez, and some other things to ponder. Continue reading →

Boston Marathon

New Balance has invested in Boston’s sports landscape — especially running — and it’s paying off

Team New Balance Boston has spent a decade or so churning out Olympians and national champions, all under the guidance of Attleboro native Mark Coogan. Continue reading →

Business

Retail

Dunkin’ plans to go public (for the third time). Here’s what you need to know.

Dunkin's parent company, Inspire Brands, has filed for an IPO. How will that affect your iced latte? Continue reading →

Economy

Fidelity is growing its work force by thousands. Blame AI.

The Boston financial services giant is cutting about 1,000 jobs, but it's adding more. The company needs real-world techies and other hands-on workers to roll out key products and services right now. Continue reading →

Business

$1 billion project to replace North Station drawbridge is set to start this month

Construction on the two bridges over the Charles River is scheduled to last through 2032, without interrupting train service. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Abraham Foxman, influential leader of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Abraham Foxman, who in 28 years as leader of the Anti-Defamation League fought antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, building the group into a powerful if sometimes controversial watchdog, died May 10 in New York. He was 86. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

Tom Brady makes Spirit Airlines joke, pokes fun at Kevin Hart in surprise roast appearance

The former Patriots quarterback got his comedic revenge on Hart during the Netflix roast on Sunday. Continue reading →

Love Letters

She’s thinking about marriage. I am not.

We’ve been together for six months. Continue reading →

Television

‘SNL’: Matt Damon hosts, returns as Brett Kavanaugh, and Noah Kahan performs. Watch all the best moments.

Damon hosted the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live," with Kahan serving as the evening's musical guest. Continue reading →