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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Health

A year later, Massachusetts’ most deadly fire in decades remains an open wound

Lawsuits and an Attorney General's Office investigation into the Fall River blaze remain unresolved. Continue reading →

Immigration

ICE fatally shoots driver in Maine. Victim not a target of operation, state officials told.

According to the US Department of Homeland Security, its agents around 7 a.m. were “conducting targeted surveillance on the last known address of an illegal alien with a final order of removal.” Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Alleged union-busting, P.I. snooping, and forced urine tests: What is going on at Medford City Hall?

The Medford mayor has clashed with unions and employees. The city council wants to know how much all the litigation is costing taxpayers. Continue reading →

Politics

With two more events geared to his tastes, Trump continues the 250th birthday party in D.C.

Like the fleeting fireworks from coast to coast last week, America’s 250th birthday has spectacularly come and gone. But that doesn’t mean the party’s over as far as the White House is concerned. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

With threats rising, Supreme Court asks Congress to increase security funds

The Supreme Court is asking for millions of dollars from Congress to draft plans for a new facility to screen visitors outside the court's home on Capitol Hill, as security threats against the justices mount. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge denounces Trump's IRS suit as improper exercise in self-dealing

A federal judge ruled Monday that President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was an improper exercise in self-dealing and barred him from claiming that the extraordinary tax protections he received were part of a legitimate settlement agreement. Continue reading →

Nation

When vital weather data is needed, Muppets take flight

During the hurricane season, which begins in June and runs through the end of November, NOAA sends flying weather labs aloft. Continue reading →

The World

World

Europe will defend itself 'with blood, if necessary,' Macron vows

Europe is still relatively underprepared for a major conflict, but it has significantly scaled up its military expenditure over the past decade. Continue reading →

World

Inside ‘Chinese Dreamcore,’ where Gen Z relives a brighter past

In memes, animations, old photographs, and retro playlists posted online, people are recalling brightly colored exercise equipment; the ping of QQ, an early messaging platform; traditional dark-wood living room furniture; and the song “Beijing Welcomes You” from when China hosted the 2008 Summer Olympics. Continue reading →

World

Japan builds intelligence agency it hasn't had since World War II

Japan is undertaking an ambitious effort to build a centralized intelligence agency for the first time since World War II, and it is turning to partners in the West for help. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Columns

Shootings in Maine and Texas make clear: The new ICE surge is here

"In the last three weeks we’ve seen too much violence, too much trauma, too much terror." Continue reading →

Editorials

The importance of stemming campus suicides

A Worcester college's struggles with student suicide underscore the importance of campus mental health services. Continue reading →

Letters

City bike advocate’s fatal crash is a tragedy hard to fathom

Louisa Gag devoted her life to making Boston’s streets safer. What more must it take for us to prioritize making them safer right now? Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Mass. high court rules GOP candidate accused of submitting fake signatures can stay on primary ballot

The state’s highest court Monday ruled that Michael Walsh, who secured a spot on the GOP ballot despite “substantial evidence” his campaign submitted fake signatures for him to qualify, can have his name appear on the primary ballot. Continue reading →

Investigations

Auditor Diana DiZoglio says MassHousing program flagged by Spotlight ‘reeks of fraud and corruption’

The developers who received $1.4 million had hidden connection to official who awarded the grants. The agency has hired a law firm to review. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘We had to do something’: How Chelsea brothers uncovered the story of Black inventor behind modern lightbulb

Throughout history, Lewis Latimer’s story has largely been overlooked. But a new, permanent display in Chelsea Public Library is aiming to change that. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Former teammates still wrapping brains around the Jaylen Brown trade, and other Celtics observations from summer league

“I’m missing a guy who I’m really close with, a mentor for me,” Jordan Walsh said. “He’s done a lot for me.” Continue reading →

Celtics

Jaylen Brown’s stats are what they are, but a closer look at game situations paints a clearer picture

Many advanced metrics do not favor Brown, but looking at the circumstances of his game action provides context the numbers can't. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Willson Contreras, lifting the ball in the air like he’s never done before, has become the Red Sox’ primary power source

He’s hitting .311/.407/.576 with 10 home runs at Fenway this year. He never hit double figures in homers at Busch Stadium during any of his three seasons with the Cardinals. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Brigham nurses return to work after strike and lockout, with no deal in sight

Both sides say they're committed to reaching an agreement. Continue reading →

Housing

A new federal housing law just took effect. Here’s what it could mean in Massachusetts.

The legislation seeks to boost construction, upgrade ailing public housing, lower the cost of manufactured housing, and limit the influence of corporations in the housing market. Continue reading →

Bold Types

Melissa Higgins takes over as Children’s Museum CEO, with new waterfront park on her to-do list

Plus: Somerville, Arlington theaters are up for sale; land-use lawyers get zoning reform into state budget; New England’s accountants unite. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78

In 2023, he disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, die; gave thousands of backpacks to those in need

The pair spent years walking the streets of New York City and handing out tens of thousands of backpacks filled with supplies. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TV

New Hampshire native Kayda Bosse finishes fourth in ‘Love Island USA’ finale

The 22-year-old contestant made it far on the latest season of "Love Island USA." Continue reading →

Love Letters

I’m considering using an AirTag to track my wife

She doesn’t come home, and she won’t talk about it. Continue reading →

Music

Shakira brings her hits (and twirling hips) to TD Garden at first Boston show in 20 years

The first of the Colombian megastar's two TD Garden shows was a well-rounded recap of the last two decades of her career. Continue reading →