All of the headlines from today's paper.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Today's Headlines
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Immigration

Ex-wives of ICE agent tied to Maine shooting accuse him of violence and threats

The woman asked a judge on Thursday that she be granted full custody of their 11-year-old daughter. A judge denied her request. Continue reading →

Investigations

MassHousing executive resigns after Spotlight investigation finds apparent fraud, ethics lapse at program he led

Tony Richards II failed to disclose that he had purchased a house from two developers whom he awarded $1.4 million in grants. The Globe found that the developers went on to submit a series of bogus invoices. Continue reading →

Health

‘This is just the beginning.’ What a new Alzheimer’s drug could mean for the future of treatment.

Experts say recent research could reshape how doctors care for patients with the irreversible brain disorder. Continue reading →

Rhode Island Crime

He spent two decades on the run after fleeing sexual assault charges. He was finally arrested on his sailboat.

The former anesthesiologist spent more than two decades on the run. Authorities intercepted him on his boat, which was registered under an alias. Continue reading →

Politics

‘We just want to see change’: Wu must act on vow to make streets safer following city planner’s death, advocates say

City officials will also conduct an analysis of the street design where Louisa Gag was killed alongside the police investigation. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, a Maryland orphan who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history. Continue reading →

Nation

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Continue reading →

The World

World

Beijing rejects Trump’s claim of meddling, but avoids a fight

China firmly dismissed President Trump's accusation of interference in US elections, but avoided further escalation. Continue reading →

World

‘They are invisible people’: Hundreds of Rohingya vanish at sea

When Nur Kalima's two young children ask where their father is, she tells them he will be back soon. In reality, she is convinced he has been dead for weeks. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Op-eds

This tiny store has no clerks — and no theft

As retailers increasingly lock up merchandise, one Berkshire shop offers a different model: assume the best. Continue reading →

Op-eds

Primary care reform can’t come at the expense of safety net hospitals

Massachusetts should invest more in primary care, but lawmakers must also protect the hospitals that care for the state’s most vulnerable patients amid looming federal cuts. Continue reading →

Columns

Sorry, Messi: Why Latinos are rooting against Argentina

Messi may be the greatest player alive, but for many Latino fans, old rivalries and questions of identity still matter more. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Boston’s reparations project has hit an unexpected snag. That doesn’t make reckoning with our past any less urgent.

The state of the city’s long-awaited report on Boston’s racial history has been a long-simmering mystery in City Hall for months. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Cyclospora cases in Massachusetts are at normal levels, officials say

The state has seen 18 cases of cyclosporiasis, a type of parasitic infection, this year. Continue reading →

Immigration

She came to Boston for a Noah Kahan concert. Now she’s in ICE custody.

Maria Rosales, who was brought to the US when she was 4, has been living in the country through the DACA immigration program. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon can model his game after new teammate Hunter Henry

Raridon and Henry share similar styles, frames, and injury histories, and now they both wear Patriots uniforms. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox start second half with doubleheader sweep of Rays to extend streak to 11 games and get back to .500

Wilyer Abreu (2 HRs), Willson Contreras go yard back-to-back in Game 2, Carlos Narváez went 3 for 4 with a homer and three RBIs in Game 1. Continue reading →

Patriots

Do the Patriots have enough depth at tight end behind Hunter Henry?

If the Patriots can squeeze another year of production out of Henry (who will be 32 in December), they’ll gladly take it. Continue reading →

Business

Business

The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining

The United States' decision to auction off millions of acres of water surrounding American Samoa defies national precedent and international consensus, and could pave the way for increased deep-sea mining. Continue reading →

Finance

Citizens Bank parts ways with two prison operators amid ICE protests

Citizens said the end of its relationships with GEO Group and CoreCivic was driven by changing financial needs of the two clients, not by protests. Continue reading →

Commercial Real Estate

This downtown Boston office tower sold for one-third less than it did 20 years ago

Boston real estate firm Synergy partnered with a New York-based firm to buy 265 Franklin Street for $116 million. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Brenda Fricker, the first Irish actress to win an Oscar for ‘My Left Foot,’ dies at 81

Fricker, who appeared in more than 90 films and television shows, was also known for her role in the 1992 film “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

At Leader Bank Pavilion, Bob Dylan proves he’s still painting his masterpiece

Shrouded in a hood, Dylan remained at center stage for the duration of his tidy, 80-minute headlining performance. Continue reading →

Love Letters

How to know when you’re over someone

After a breakup, how do you know you’re ready for what’s next? Continue reading →

TV

HBO’s ‘The Leftovers’ brought fear and wonder to a selective end-times event

The adaptation of Tom Perrotta's 2011 novel debuted in 2014. Continue reading →