Nation

Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship

It is clear that many have recently left because of the newfound partisan rancor around the jobs and the threats many local election workers faced leading up to the November election and afterward as former president Donald Trump and his allies challenged the results. Continue reading →

Nation

Central American women are fleeing domestic violence amid a pandemic, but few find refuge in US

Scores of Central American women fleeing brutal violence from boyfriends, spouses, and others in one of the world’s most dangerous regions for women have recently arrived at the southern US border only to find they now encounter an uphill battle to be let in. Continue reading →

Politics

At an arms control crossroads, Biden and Putin face choices

At a low point in US-Russian relations, President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin appear to agree broadly on at least one thing — their first face-to-face meeting Wednesday is a chance to set the stage for a new era in arms control. Continue reading →

World

G-7 leaders come together on global minimum tax, Democratic ideals

The leaders sought to present a united front even as it remained to be seen how the plans would be executed. Continue reading →

World

Who is Naftali Bennett, Israel’s incoming PM?

He’s a religious Jew who made millions in the mostly secular high-tech sector; a champion of the settlement movement who lives in a Tel Aviv suburb; a former ally of Benjamin Netanyahu who has partnered with centrist and left-wing parties to end his 12-year rule. Continue reading →

World

As Biden meeting nears, Erdogan softens his stance

As Turkey’s president arrives in Brussels for a critical NATO meeting Monday, he is facing a decidedly more skeptical Biden administration, as are other strongmen leaders once enabled by Trump. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Legislature gets back to doling out federal funds

As state of emergency ends, so must the governor’s firm grip on aid dollars. Continue reading →

OPINION

A North Atlantic Rail network would support the economy, climate, and equity

This high-speed line would also serve as the spine of a new regional network of fast, frequent, reliable rail services. Continue reading →

OPINION

Let’s make Madison Park the gem it should be

It’s time Boston have the tough conversations, make the necessary investments, and give it some polish to make that a reality. Continue reading →

Metro

Family, friends march for Dedham teen who died after being pulled from pool at graduation party

On Sunday, hundreds gathered in front of Alonzo Polk’s home and marched with his family down Mount Vernon Road and onto Netta Road, where they placed candles in front of the house where the party was held. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. Republican Party explored whether it can use its own money to pay for a candidate’s legal fees

The Massachusetts Republican Party asked state regulators if it can tap its legal defense fund to help pay costs for a candidate who is facing “legal actions initiated by a state administrative or law enforcement agency.” Continue reading →

Metro

Old South Church award recipient’s message of Pride: ‘We get free when we love ourselves’

Bishop Yvette Flunder, who founded the United Church of Christ City of Refuge in Oakland, Calif. was given the Old South Church’s Open Door Award during a virtual ceremony Sunday. Continue reading →

Blue Jays 18, Red Sox 4

Red Sox thumped, 18-4, by Blue Jays as pitching woes continue

Toronto slugged eight homers in a Sunday afternoon blowout at Fenway. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Whatever the cause, the bottom’s fallen out of the Red Sox rotation

Red Sox starters have allowed 40 earned runs on 66 hits the last nine games, roughly coinciding with MLB's warning about an illegal-substance crackdown, but also as the rotation faced big-swinging Houston and Toronto. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics roster evaluations, Part 3: Jayson Tatum, Kemba Walker, and regular starters

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown stayed on their upward trajectories, but others weren't quite at their best. Continue reading →

Business

Britain calls EU view of N. Ireland ‘offensive’ in Brexit spat

The comments by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab followed a report in the British newspaper The Sunday Telegraph that President Emmanuel Macron of France had suggested that Northern Ireland was not part of the same country as mainland Britain. Continue reading →

Business

Britain calls EU view of N. Ireland ‘offensive’ in Brexit spat

The comments by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab followed a report in the British newspaper The Sunday Telegraph that President Emmanuel Macron of France had suggested that Northern Ireland was not part of the same country as mainland Britain. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Rudolph Kass, judge whose writing flair illuminated legal principles, dies at 90

Mr. Kass “was just a joy to read. He was so deft,” said Christopher J. Armstrong, a former state Appeals Court chief justice. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mudcat Grant, American League’s first Black 20-game winner, dies at 85

Remembered as a leading right-hander of his time, Jim "Mudcat" Grant was also known for his intriguing nickname, his second career singing and dancing at nightspots, and his book profiling outstanding Black pitchers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Violetta Elvin, glamorous Royal Ballet dancer, dies at 97

A young Soviet ballerina who brought her Bolshoi training and remarkable style to Britain’s Royal Ballet, Violetta Elvin was remembered in the British magazine Dancing Times as a “glorious and glamorous” dancer. Continue reading →

NAMES

How Matt Damon met John Krasinski’s alter ego: ‘Tommy from Boston’

Krasinski created the character “Bitter Boston Guy” in order to prank call Damon. Continue reading →

COMMUNITY

The ‘Etsy of New England’: Boston Women’s Market returns to Somerville for in-person event

From custom-made jewelry to hand-sewn kimonos, the Boston Women’s Market will feature more than 40 women-owned vendors for a two-day shopping experience Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20. Continue reading →

NAMES

Emma Roberts, Garrett Hedlund spotted in Boston as ‘About Fate’ filming begins

Roberts, 30, and Hedlund, 36, were seen at chef Jason Santos’s Citrus & Salt restaurant. Continue reading →