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Monday, June 8, 2026
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Climate

Green crabs will ruin the ecosystem. But not if we eat them first.

There's a push happening across New England to rebrand green crabs from an invasive pest — or at best, something that can be used for bait — to a must-have culinary ingredient. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

What’s that floating in the water? Man-made wetland seeds vision for ecological awareness, beautification.

Right now it’s not much to look at: a patch of mud speckled with green seedlings floating along the water. But it’s loaded with all the needed materials for nurturing a self-sustaining wetland habitat. Continue reading →

Power Play

On rent control, the real estate industry faces a big decision: Deal or no deal?

A huge debate is roiling the industry over whether to accept a compromise proposal that would keep one of the nation’s strictest rent control measures off the ballot this fall. Continue reading →

Politics

To get on the Mass. ballot, incumbent Democrats got a hand from their public employees

Public employees’ decision to pitch in on their bosses’ reelection campaigns can create a delicate dance, and uncomfortable optics for the elected officials, experts say. Continue reading →

Politics

Long criticized by conservatives, this federal agency has transformed under Trump

The National Endowment for the Humanities has undergone a transformation during President Trump's second administration. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

They have yet to sign a lease. But they’re furious over $3,100 rents.

Generations of young people have organized over issues they fear threaten the future. Will housing be the next cause? Continue reading →

Nation

After massive die-off of sea stars, biologist sees a surprising ‘baby boom’

As the oceans warm and species disappear, good news can feel increasingly rare for a biologist to come by. Continue reading →

Politics

Kennedy shows minimal engagement with vast health portfolio

Kennedy has shown little interest in managing the details of work in his department, according to multiple colleagues. Instead, they say, he is single-mindedly focused on his top priorities, including food recommendations and pesticide exposures, and hunting for evidence to support his long-held beliefs that vaccines are harmful. Continue reading →

The World

World

Pope Leo XIV draws 1.2 million to Mass, challenges Europe to acknowledge its Christian roots, and gives nod to Bad Bunny

Puerto Rican sensation Bad Bunny is performing two shows of his 10-concert Spanish tour in the Spanish capital. Continue reading →

World

With rising crime on their minds, Peruvians vote for president yet again

Peruvians are choosing between two presidential candidates with starkly different views. Continue reading →

World

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Notifications of suspected cases come even late at night. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Providence’s ‘Superman’ building: 13 years of empty promises over a state landmark

Scaffolding and boarded up windows pockmark the iconic state landmark, which has become a symbol of economic malaise, dysfunction, and the bureaucracy of real estate funding. Continue reading →

Letters

We can all do our part to warmly welcome World Cup visitors

You, too, can make a difference this summer. Your act of kindness can create a lasting impression. Continue reading →

Letters

Utility companies want to build more, but we should push them toward clean energy solutions

Community-based clean energy solutions reduce strain on the grid and lower costs for everyone. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Here are the details about the World Cup trains to Gillette, and how it could impact your commute

Some everyday commuter rail riders will see changes in service, including no service at all. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Dot Day Parade, Dorchfest bring Boston’s largest neighborhood together for a weekend of celebration

The parade capped a weekend of festivities including Dorchfest and the Dorchester Day 5K, which raises money for local charities and youth programs. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

The rats of the sky are coming for your beach lunch

And there's nothing you can do about it. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Ranger Suarez and Walpole’s Cam Schlittler are a contrast in styles, but both pitchers are effective

Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez flipped pitches to the plate with seemingly the same effort as dealing a hand of cards. Continue reading →

Tennis

Alexander Zverev wins the French Open to finally earn his first Grand Slam title

Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros in a match that surpassed four hours. Continue reading →

Golf

Nelly Korda wins US Women’s Open title with perilous final putt, claiming her second straight major

Korda’s first US Open win is the fourth major victory of her career, and she claimed it with a steady 2-under 69 in the final round — but only after her par putt on the 18th green caught the left edge and toured half the circumference of the hole before falling. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Customers are giving billions to scammers. Tellers are intervening.

In 2025, cybercrime losses of $21 billion were reported, up more than 25 percent from 2024 and nearly five times the $4.4 billion reported in 2020. Continue reading →

Business

Broken speaker? Finicky zipper? Anticonsumerist Repair Cafes urge you to fix it instead of pitch it.

Repair Cafes are part of a new brand of anticonsumerism that’s trying to offer an alternative to the mass-produced disposable goods that have dominated the global economy for the last half-century. Continue reading →

Retail

byChae, the viral matcha brand run by a Babson student, is opening a Newbury Street café

For the last year, David Chae has been running all over Greater Boston to sell his iced cold matcha at buzzy pop-ups that draw crowds who wait hours for one of his drinks. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Dr. Sidney Alexander, cardiologist and cofounder of organization that shared the Nobel Peace Prize, dies at 94

A cofounder of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Dr. Alexander was a Lahey Clinic cardiologist for more than 60 years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Stacey King, longtime Bulls broadcaster who played on three NBA championship teams, dies at 59

He played a total of eight seasons in the NBA during a career that also included a brief stop in Boston. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bob Packwood, senator forced to resign in sexual misconduct scandal, dies at 93

Before the allegations of misconduct, the powerful legislator had been a leading champion of women’s rights. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Theater

Tony Awards: ‘Schmigadoon!,’ ‘Ragtime,’ and more take top prizes. See the full list of winners.

Broadway brought the party to Radio City Music Hall on Sunday night for the 79th annual Tony Awards. See the list of winners and nominees. Continue reading →

Television

This week’s TV: Jemaine Clement, Nicola Walker in ‘Alice and Steve,’ and Rebecca Hall in ‘The Listeners’

Plus, a new stop-motion animated film premieres on Netflix. Continue reading →