Nation

Adams takes fragile lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appeared to take a fragile lead Tuesday in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, but it could be weeks before it becomes clear who is actually on top in the first citywide election to use ranked choice voting. Continue reading →

Nation

As homicides soar nationwide, mayors see few options for regaining control

The tools for fighting back are “limited” without state and federal help, said Austin, Texas, Mayor Steve Adler. “It’s going to get worse,” Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Senate panel holds hearing on D.C. statehood bill

It was the first Senate committee hearing on statehood since 2014. Continue reading →

World

US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation

American authorities seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news website domains they accused of spreading “disinformation” on Tuesday, a US official said, a move that appeared to be a far-reaching crackdown on Iranian media amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Continue reading →

World

Spain pardons jailed Catalan separatist leaders

Spain’s government on Tuesday approved pardons to a group of separatists serving long prison sentences for their involvement in a failed attempt to form a breakaway state in the northeastern region of Catalonia, a major olive branch in a conflict that has long divided the country. Continue reading →

World

Saudi operatives who killed Khashoggi got paramilitary training in US

The instruction occurred as the secret unit responsible for Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing was beginning an extensive campaign of kidnapping, detention, and torture of Saudi citizens ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, to crush dissent inside the kingdom. Continue reading →

OPINION

If patience is a virtue, Black people must be saints

In America, Black people are always expected to wait — for recognition, for opportunity, and for justice. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Japan’s Olympic responsibility

The Summer Games in Tokyo could showcase the feats of humanity, or the failures of it. Continue reading →

OPINION

Again the Supreme Court defends religious believers. Again it’s unanimous.

Government may not impede the free exercise of religion absent a truly imperative reason to do so. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. poised to be ‘ground zero’ for high-stakes gig economy battle as potential ballot question looms

Voters may be asked to decide how Uber drivers, DoorDash delivery people, and other so-called gig economy workers should be classified under state labor law. Continue reading →

Politics

Campbell blasts Janey’s budget, says she will vote ‘no’

Andrea Campbell, one of the three Boston city councilors who are running against Acting Mayor Kim Janey in this year’s race for the city’s top political post, said she will vote against Janey’s operating budget. Continue reading →

Metro

Police dog killed in shootout honored with open casket funeral at Gillette Stadium

Braintree police held a procession and funeral at Gillette Stadium for Kitt, a K9 killed in an exchange of gunfire outside an apartment complex earlier this month. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

New focus on illegal substances shouldn’t be foreign to Red Sox pitchers

The Sox’ first experience with the new policy came Tuesday, with manager Alex Cora saying he expected pitchers to abide knowing that eyes will be on them. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Wander Franco lived up to the hype, but the Red Sox — and debutant Connor Wong — had the last laugh

Franco homered in his much-anticipated debut, but Connor Wong scored the winning run in his first opportunity in the big leagues. Continue reading →

on football

NFL and its teams show strong support for Carl Nassib coming out as gay, but what about players?

Nassib's announcement that he is gay was met with a lot of positive messages, but Michael Sam's experience just six years ago was very different. Continue reading →

Business

‘Wigs are the next big thing’: A Boston beauty startup wants to make the buying process easier for Black women

After three years of work, the cofounders have officially launched beauty startup Waeve, dropping a product line of six trendy, beginner-friendly wigs on a website designed with bold colors and a Gen Z aesthetic. Continue reading →

Business

Almost 40 percent of remote workers in Mass. won’t be back in the office until January, at the earliest

More than four-fifths (82 percent) of companies will offer fully remote or hybrid work arrangements, according to a recent survey. Continue reading →

Business

Getting COVID notifications on your phone? The MassNotify tracer is setting off privacy alarms

The software appears on phones without warning, but requires user activation. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mark Peel, who helped forge a new culinary path, dies at 66

Mark Peel, one of a handful of young, educated California cooks enamored with local ingredients who emerged in the 1970s and 1980s and created a looser, farm-focused style of cuisine that would change the trajectory of American food culture, died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 66. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mark Peel, who helped forge a new culinary path, dies at 66

Mark Peel, one of a handful of young, educated California cooks enamored with local ingredients who emerged in the 1970s and 1980s and created a looser, farm-focused style of cuisine that would change the trajectory of American food culture, died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was 66. Continue reading →

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ART

‘Mentoring Murals’ shows off generations of Black artistic talent

The new program pairs seasoned professionals with emerging artists to create temporary works in Dorchester. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS

An artist evokes the oaks of Cape Cod’s past

Ethan Murrow's 75-foot panoramic mural at the Cahoon Museum of American Art honors the region's natural history. Continue reading →

MUSIC

Peabody Essex puts performance in stunning historic venue

Boston duo Damon & Naomi kick off a virtual series filmed at PEM's Plummer Hall. Continue reading →