Political Notebook

US sets aside nearly $5b for housing assistance

The infusion of money to reduce homelessness is the latest example of how the administration is using the American Rescue Plan to enact a sweeping anti-poverty agenda amid the pandemic. Continue reading →

Nation

Spy agencies’ forecast: Post-coronavirus world may be upended by climate change, splintering societies

The National Intelligence Council finds a world unsettled by the pandemic, the ravages of climate change — which will propel mass migration — and a widening gap between what people demand from their leaders and what they can actually deliver. Continue reading →

Nation

She yelled an anti-Asian slur at a man on the street, police said. He was an undercover NYPD officer.

The incident, which was first reported by WLNY, is the latest in a surge of attacks on Asian Americans throughout the country. New York has seen a stark rise as well, with at least 35 anti-Asian hate crime reports already this year, the New York Times reported, as opposed to the 28 all last year. Continue reading →

World

Northern Ireland sees spasm of violence as old tensions resurface

For almost a week, scenes of violence familiar from Northern Ireland’s brutal past have returned in a stark warning of the fragility of a peace process, crafted more than two decades ago, that is under growing political and sectarian strain. Continue reading →

World

In Asia, John Kerry urges bold action on climate to avoid global ‘suicide pact’

Kerry said that as catastrophic impacts of climate change have become more tangible and more frequent, the urgency of the problem means that countries must work together to confront it, or else face a "mutual suicide pact across the planet." Continue reading →

World

Biden backs Taiwan, but some call for a clearer warning to China

If anything can tip the global power struggle between China and the United States into an actual military conflict, many experts and administration officials say, it is the fate of Taiwan. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Keep the US Capitol open to the public

While law enforcement need to better protect the Capitol, new security measures should not prevent public access to the building. Doing so would be a loss for American democracy. Continue reading →

OPINION

GOP lawmakers’ rejection of Biden’s $1.9 trillion rescue plan doesn’t add up

Why would Congressional Republicans continue to scorn President Biden’s courtship if it would so clearly help their constituents? Continue reading →

OPINION

A filibuster work-around with long-term implications

The Senate suddenly has an additional route around a long-time procedural roadblock. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker says no to vaccine passport proposals in Mass.

Governor Charlie Baker was clear on Wednesday when reporters asked him if state officials plan to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine passport for residents inoculated against the virus, an initiative being tried in other countries and some US locales to give vaccinated people license to travel, shop, and go to work freely. Continue reading →

Politics

State officials refer senator, MassGOP chief to prosecutors for potential campaign finance violations

Massachusetts’s top campaign finance regulator says he has evidence a state senator, his wife, and the head of the state Republican Party may have violated campaign finance laws. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Man serving life for bombing death of Boston police officer seeks release because of coronavirus risk

Prosecutors and the children of the slain officer, Jeremiah Hurley, oppose the release of Alfred Trenkler, arguing that he declined to receive the Moderna vaccine on March 18 at the US Penitentiary Tucson. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Lee Elder was an inspiration for Cameron Champ, who wants to pay it forward

Champ, a bi-racial 25-year-old American golfer, honored Elder’s accomplishments by rising at sunrise to be in that ceremonial gallery. Continue reading →

RED SOX 7, ORIOLES 3

Sox bats ensure Eduardo Rodriguez’s long-awaited return is winning one in Baltimore

The Red Sox have scored 33 runs in winning four straight since their 0-3 start, their middle of the order battering Baltimore in its home opener to back the returning Rodriguez. Continue reading →

NCAA Men's Frozen Four | UMass 3, Minnesota Duluth 2 (OT)

UMass dominates overtime, stops Minnesota Duluth to reach NCAA men’s hockey championship

The Minutemen will face St. Cloud State for the NCAA title Saturday night. Continue reading →

Business

Eastern-Century deal could put Boston back on the banking map

Finally, a locally based retail bank with considerable heft is emerging, following Eastern’s 2020 IPO. The bank’s chief executive Bob Rivers has made no secret of his desire to make more bank acquisitions, with the next target likely to be within Eastern Massachusetts or southern New Hampshire, or in neighboring regions, such as the Worcester area. Continue reading →

Business

Auto insurers profited unfairly from pandemic and should return money to consumers, AG says

In letters to the state Division of Insurance, Attorney General Maura Healey urged it to “stop” insurers from “continuing” to “overcharge” consumers. Continue reading →

Business

US floats tax compromise targeting 100 international firms

President Biden's international tax plan would consider a company’s profitability in determining whether more of its income should be taxed by the countries where it does business. Continue reading →

Obituaries

William Gamson, BC sociologist who created a forerunner of Rotisserie League Baseball, dies at 87

An award-winning sociologist, Dr. Gamson created the National Baseball Seminar while a Harvard graduate student. Continue reading →

Obituaries

William Gamson, BC sociologist who created a forerunner of Rotisserie League Baseball, dies at 87

An award-winning sociologist, Dr. Gamson created the National Baseball Seminar while a Harvard graduate student. Continue reading →

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Arts

Reagle Music Theatre founder Robert J. Eagle to retire after 52 years

The Waltham theater's namesake reflects on a half-century of memories. Continue reading →

BOTTLES

Breweries team up for a Travis Roy tribute beer

Dorchester Brewing Co. and Worcester’s Wormtown Brewery come together to brew a beer called “24,” and $1 from every beer sold will be donated to the Travis Roy Foundation. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

HBO’s ‘The Nevers’ is subtle not ever

The supernatural HBO drama relies on special effects and whiz-bam audio stylings for narrative sustenance. Continue reading →