It’s 2026. Why are we doing politics like it’s 1776?

Our mandate then was to gain independence. But in today’s hyperconnected world, it’s all about standing together. Continue reading →

Kheyberk Fharah is a fixture in the addiction recovery community. But is he who he says he is?

A fixture in the addiction recovery community, Fharah has not always been open about his dark past. Continue reading →

What’s driving New England’s tick boom? Tracing key moments that led to the surge.

How the region became the most dangerous place in the country for tick-borne illness. Continue reading →

Nation

Rare books on sex have spiced things up at a library Franklin founded

There is much history to celebrate on America's 250th birthday at the Library Company of Philadelphia, the oldest public rare book collection in the United States, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. Continue reading →

Nation

For the US’s 250th birthday, a German Declaration of Independence goes on show

When the members of the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they wanted to make sure that everybody in the 13 colonies knew about the momentous event. This included about 100,000 Germans living there, many of whom spoke no English, so the document was rushed to the Philadelphia firm Steiner and Cist, which printed a run in German. Continue reading →

Nation

Where testosterone and the Bible are the ‘new punk rock’

More than 4,500 men gathered in central Washington over Father’s Day weekend for a testosterone-fueled celebration of Christianity and patriotism that culminated in a statement calling conservative Christian men “to rise as statesmen.” Continue reading →

World

Israelis see their friendship with the US slipping away

Strains and tensions are becoming apparent in the US stance toward Israel. Continue reading →

World

Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary

Around 15,000 Vespas buzzed through Rome on Saturday, celebrating the scooter’s 80th anniversary. Continue reading →

World

Lebanon’s deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm. That might be difficult.

Hezbollah’s leader is criticizing a framework agreement that Israel and Lebanon signed a day earlier to end months of conflict between the militant group and Israel, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Continue reading →

Editorials

Back Bay blight: The city should do more to address crumbling buildings

Four vacant buildings on Boylston raise important questions about how the city should combat blight. Continue reading →

Letters

The jobs robots should be doing

The public is not anti-robot. It is asking for transparency, clear limits, and responsible deployment. Continue reading →

Letters

The primary care shortage is about money

We need to address the root causes of the dearth of primary care physicians. Continue reading →

Higher Education

‘We won’t know if we don’t try’: State approves three-year degree programs at Merrimack College and Suffolk University

The pilot programs will be called “applied bachelor’s degrees,” to distinguish them from traditional bachelor’s degrees. Continue reading →

Politics

The immigration ‘victory’ at the Supreme Court is going to backfire on its biggest fans

“You don’t have to care about the human aspect of this to see it is an economic disaster,” said the CEO of a health care organization. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘She’ll be known as a Bostonian’: Family and friends mourn woman killed in Mattapan carjacking crash

Mabinty Janneh, 32, was headed to a bank in Mattapan when authorities say she was struck and killed by a carjacked vehicle. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox get the better of the Yankees yet again, making it three straight wins at Fenway Park

The four-game series concludes Sunday night, when the Red Sox will look to complete a sweep of their rivals. Continue reading →

Celtics

Can Jaylen Brown be like Manny Ramirez and brush off nearly being traded?

Does Brad Stevens now have to make a deal because his star is incapable of recovering from the notion that the team thought it could improve by trading him? Continue reading →

Red Sox

After hiatus, Lowell gladly welcomes Spinners home: ‘We’re so glad baseball is back’

In 2020, the Red Sox shut down their Single-A affiliate in Lowell. The newest incarnation is part of the Futures League, a seven-team circuit based in New England. Continue reading →

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Ideas

MAGA vs. The Federalist Society: Two conservative movements are on a collision course

With the Supreme Court set to rule on some high-profile cases in the coming days, a long-brewing conflict could come to a head. Continue reading →

Ideas

Getting to Gillette Stadium is expensive. So I walked instead.

And I had a whole lot of fun doing it. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Richard Scolyer, cancer expert who ‘became his own subject,’ dies at 59

Dr. Richard Scolyer, a world-renowned Australian pathologist whose research into melanoma broadened the medical community's understanding and diagnosis of what is called the country's national cancer because of its prevalence, died on June 7 in Sydney. He was 59. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Om Malik, whose blog shaped how Silicon Valley saw itself, dies at 59

Om Malik, a technology journalist and investor whose blog, Gigaom, which he founded in 2001, established him as one of the most important voices in Silicon Valley and helped signal a shift in how the media covered the tech industry, died on Wednesday in Palo Alto, California, He was 59. Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good but science explains why it’s a bad idea

Researchers have gained a better understanding of why we have an itch to scratch. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

The Real Housewives of Rhode Island touched down in Boston. What happened next was surprising.

At a $55 meet-and-greet with reality stars, a sold-out event built on performance and spray tans gave way to something rarer. Continue reading →

Music

From Peter Wolf to Edo.G, we asked Boston musicians: Which song best reflects the American experience?

To see how we understand the country through our music, an array of the most prominent musical artists in Greater Boston picked a song they think reflects the American experience. Continue reading →

Travel

Going with the flow in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region

We packed our swimsuits, swimming clogs, and hiking boots, and hit the road. Then we encountered Bike Week. Continue reading →

Travel

Glasgow will soon be Boston’s 12th sister city. It will also be the best of them all.

With apologies to our 11 other sister cities, Glasgow is the perfect sibling for Boston. Continue reading →