Nation

Corporations gave more than $50 million to backers of voting restriction, report finds

When big-name executives spoke out against Georgia’s new voting law as unduly restrictive last week, it seemed to signal a new activism from corporate America. But if leaders of the nation’s most prominent companies are going to reject lawmakers who support restrictive voting measures, they will have to abruptly reverse course. Continue reading →

Politics

AP-NORC poll: Border woes dent Biden approval on immigration

More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Biden is handling the sharply increasing number of unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the US-Mexico border, and approval of his efforts on larger immigration policy falls short of other top issues — suggesting it could be a weak point for the new administration. Continue reading →

Nation

Second breach possible in leaking Florida reservoir, officials say

Officials in Florida on Monday were investigating a possible second breach in a leaking reservoir south of Tampa that was holding nearly 300 million gallons of wastewater. Continue reading →

World

Defendant number one or next prime minister? Netanyahu divides Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Jerusalem court Monday for the opening of the key, evidentiary phase of his corruption trial. Simultaneously, just 2 miles across town, representatives of his party were entreating the country’s president to task him with forming Israel’s next government. Continue reading →

World

Rift in Jordan’s royal leadership is soothed, palace says

The royal house said King Abdullah II and his estranged half brother, Prince Hamzah, had agreed to mediation measures, easing worries about a destabilizing family feud. Continue reading →

World

European countries scramble to tamp down latest virus surge

European countries scrambled Monday to tamp down a surge in COVID-19 cases and ramp up vaccinations, hoping to spare hospitals from becoming overwhelmed by the pandemic’s latest deadly wave of infections. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Biden’s tax plan shouldn’t leave Social Security behind

As the president looks to pass the first major tax hike in decades, he should stick to his campaign promise of raising the Social Security tax. Continue reading →

OPINION

Capitol police have the best case against Trump for the insurrection

A no-frills lawsuit filed by two Capitol Police officers holds the greatest promise of making Trump pay for directing the violent mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Decades-old problem of segregated schools persists

How about envisioning a world in which our primary intention is to ensure that our public education system is a quality public good for all? Continue reading →

Metro

State’s new COVID-19 eligibility rules open the flood gates for people to seek vaccinations

New state eligibility rules for COVID-19 vaccinations effectively flung the doors wide open to the vast majority of residents, allowing immediate shots for people who are even slightly overweight or smoked as few as 100 cigarettes in their lifetimes. Continue reading →

Higher Education

After years of struggle at Becker College, the pandemic was one hurdle too many

The sudden announcement last month that Becker College in Worcester would close put a renewed focus on the financial challenges that small colleges face, made even more dire by the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading →

Education

Tough times for small colleges

Here’s a look at New England schools that have closed or merged with other colleges. Continue reading →

RED SOX

When imagining a way forward for Red Sox, think a remix on the Rays model

In the past 14 seasons, the Red Sox are just 3½ games better than the Rays in the regular season despite tripling their payroll some years. Continue reading →

RED SOX 11, RAYS 2

Signs of life: Red Sox batter Tampa Bay for first win of 2021

Needing any sign of life after a weekend drubbing by Baltimore, the Red Sox routed the defending American League champions behind 16 hits. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Welcome back, Jordan Spieth — you were missed; it’ll be good for golf if you’re in contention again at The Masters

Speith's patience and resolve were tested during his long victory drought on the PGA Tour, which he snapped with his win Sunday at the Valero Texas Open. “I think having to kind of learn patience through struggles is massively important.” Continue reading →

Business

Castle Island Brewing to open a taproom in Southie, home to the company’s namesake

The resurgence in the economy and the loosening of business restrictions have given Castle Island's founder confidence to go ahead with the project. Continue reading →

Business

Supreme Court rules for Google in closely watched tech copyright case

The Supreme Court on Monday said Google did not violate copyright law when it developed its Android mobile operating system using code from Oracle. Continue reading →

Business

Dozens of America’s biggest businesses again paid no federal income tax

According to an analysis by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, a progressive think tank, they received a combined federal rebate of more than $3 billion, for an effective tax rate of approximately negative 9 percent. Continue reading →

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MUSIC

The Wang stage isn’t too big for 9-year-old Louie Phipps

The Northampton third-grader had plenty of jitters beforehand, but when he got onstage to perform three of his songs, “it was just wicked.” Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

Look behind the scenes for some great TV shows

Shows that upend the entertainment business, from “The Dick Van Dyke Show” to “30 Rock” to “The Larry Sanders Show,” make up one of TV’s richest genres. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Our long-distance conversations have become dry

Help a letter writer in a virtual relationship. Continue reading →