Politics

‘Does anybody have a plan?’ Senate report details Jan. 6 security failures

The first congressional report on the Capitol riot is the most comprehensive and detailed account of the dozens of intelligence failures, miscommunications, and security lapses that led to what the bipartisan team of senators that assembled it concluded was an “unprecedented attack” on American democracy. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in suit over rape denial

The decision stunned many involved in the suit, with one lawyer, Roberta A. Kaplan, saying that as “horrific” as the alleged rape was, it was “truly shocking that the current Department of Justice would allow Donald Trump to get away with lying about it.” Continue reading →

Politics

In Mexico, Harris defends against criticism over border

Vice President Kamala Harris brushed off questions about her decision not to go to the US-Mexico border as part of her work to address the spike in migration. Continue reading →

World

FBI-controlled AN0M app ensnares scores of alleged criminals in global police sting

An international coalition of law enforcement officials announced Tuesday that they had ensnared alleged criminals around the world after duping them into using phones loaded with an encrypted messaging app that was controlled by the FBI. Continue reading →

World

Trudeau denounces truck attack that targeted Muslim family

A pickup truck attack that killed four members of an immigrant family has shaken Canada, a country where immigrants are largely accepted, and drew denunciations Tuesday from Canada’s prime minister, who called it a hate crime directed at Muslims. Continue reading →

World

Man slaps Macron during visit to southern France

A man slapped President Emmanuel Macron of France in the face on Tuesday during a visit by the French leader to the southeast of the country, prompting swift political condemnation as a video of the incident spread rapidly on social media. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Part 2: Who owns the president?

The 45th president was in bed financially with foreign governments, a precedent for America’s enemies to wield influence over the Oval Office. Lawmakers and voters must prevent this from becoming common practice. Continue reading →

OPINION

A millionaire’s surtax is still a terrible idea

Voters have repeatedly — and wisely — defended the state’s ban on graduated tax rates. Continue reading →

OPINION

As the state GOP turns — and churns

Wednesday’s meeting will see state party chairman Jim Lyons on the hot seat. Continue reading →

Health

Cooling centers were open but few came. Are they the best way to deal with scorchers?

As the number of 90-degree days has steadily climbed in the area, the sparse use of the city-funded cooling centers illustrated the challenges for cities trying to help people withstand the heat — a serious health threat, particularly for the elderly. Continue reading →

New England

Instagram account ‘Thirty AF’ — about the perils of life in your thirties — has turned into a business for these two Emerson grads

At the beginning of 2020, the account had roughly 200,000 followers. But over the next year, with people desperate for community and light-hearted diversion, their fanbase surged to 1 million with no signs of slowing down. Continue reading →

Metro

Controversy over texts shouldn’t overshadow need for more diversity at Boston Latin

We shouldn’t overlook the fact that pushing out three members of the school committee won’t do anything to address the real issue of creating more equity in the city’s exam schools. Continue reading →

bruins

Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy is unsure whether Tuukka Rask can go in Game 6

Cassidy said "we'll find out tomorrow" on Rask. Meanwhile, Kevan Miller, Brandon Carlo, and Curtis Lazar definitely won't play. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox recognize Lou Gehrig Day with ceremony prior to series opener vs. Astros

Pete Frates’s 7-year-old daughter, Lucy, threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Christian Vázquez. Continue reading →

Astros 7, Red Sox 1

Fenway crowd wanted to let the Astros hear it, but Houston had the last word against Red Sox

Red Sox starter Martín Pérez lasted just two innings, allowing six runs on six hits. Continue reading →

Business

‘I thought I was a hero, but I’m expendable’: Roche Bros. outsourcing deliveries, drivers say

As the pandemic tightened its grip last spring, the delivery drivers at Roche Bros. were pressed into action like never before — risking exposure to the virus as online sales soared. Then last month, the delivery drivers’ jobs were outsourced to gig workers, according to several of the drivers. Continue reading →

Business

Internet outage shows how vulnerable we all are to single points of failure

A software glitch Tuesday morning on a content delivery network run by San Francisco-based Fastly blocked online access to the New York Times, CNN, and the BBC, as well as the popular forum Reddit, videogame streaming service Twitch, and a number of other websites. Continue reading →

Business

Encore president leaving for role in Vegas; top deputy to take over

Jenny Holaday will become the first woman to run a casino in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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COMMUNITY

Shepard Fairey to summon the sea for New England Aquarium mural

His work will arrive during year two of the Sea Walls Boston public art initiative. Continue reading →

MUSIC

BSO announces March dates at Carnegie Hall

Tuesday's announcement also nods to the 2021-2022 season at Symphony Hall. Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

At twilight, Mass MoCA’s new Skyspace becomes a roller coaster for the eyes

James Turrell's "C.A.V.U." reserves its best show for dawn and dusk. Continue reading →