Nation

Executive assistant who accused Cuomo of groping comes forward

The executive assistant who accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of repeatedly groping her and who filed a criminal complaint against him has come forward in an interview to be aired Monday. Continue reading →

Nation

Census experts puzzled by high rate of unanswered questions

Census Bureau statisticians and outside experts are trying to unravel a mystery: Why were so many questions about households in the 2020 census left unanswered? Continue reading →

Nation

Pandemic set off deadly rise in speeding that hasn’t stopped

Motorists put the pedal to the metal during the pandemic, and police are worried as roads get busy with the final stretch of summer travel. Continue reading →

World

Legal US marijuana is pouring into Mexico. It’s pricey, popular, and has names like ‘Bubba Kush.’

The most sought after marijuana being trafficked across the US-Mexico border is now the weed entering Mexico, not the weed leaving it. Continue reading →

World

As Afghan cities fall to Taliban, brutal new chapter unfolds

The Taliban seized three Afghan cities Sunday, including the commercial hub of Kunduz, officials said, escalating a sweeping offensive that has claimed five provincial capitals in three days and shown how little control the government has over the country without US military power to protect it. Continue reading →

World

US brushes Mauritius claims aside

Among President Biden’s favorite terms, “rules-based order” is near the top of the list. Used by his administration as a foreign policy mantra, it means supporting the international laws and institutions that have kept the world relatively peaceful since World War II. Continue reading →

OPINION

State should move fast on transportation plans

With a pending return to office commutes, and federal infrastructure funds on the line, the state must move boldly and quickly. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

What will Amtrak do with its staggering funding increase?

The infrastructure bill under consideration in Congress makes a giant investment in rail transportation. The money needs to be spent wisely. Continue reading →

OPINION

The MBTA needs a fair system for its fare system

In order to reverse the return of traffic congestion, the MBTA must adopt a more affordable and rational approach to commuter rail fares. Continue reading →

Metro

Obama celebrates 60th birthday with friends, celebrities on Martha’s Vineyard

The party was held outdoors under a giant white tent set up outside the Obamas’ $12 million mansion on Martha’s Vineyard. Continue reading →

Globe Local

Environmental justice advocates seek to block development proposed for Hyde Park, call on city to act

Advocates of environmental justice want the city to intervene and block a development proposal by Lincoln Property Company, which seeks to convert 14 acres of wooded land into a 270-unit apartment community. Continue reading →

Metro

Today in history

Today is Monday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2021. There are 144 days left in the year. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On baseball

We are seeing a Red Sox team with issues that reflects who they really are

The Sox finished 2-8 on their road trip and have lost 11 of 13 over the last 12 days. A team once firmly in first place could be in fourth before the week is out. Continue reading →

Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 8

George Springer leads Blue Jays to a stunning comeback win over the Red Sox

Springer's three-run homer with two out in the bottom of the eighth proved to be the decisive blow in the Red Sox' setback Sunday vs. the Blue Jays. Continue reading →

Patriots

Sunday’s Patriots practice report: Tempers flare between Kristian Wilkerson and Jalen Mills

Wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson – one of the biggest surprises of the summer – and defensive back Jalen Mills got into a minor kerfuffle during a Damien Harris run. Continue reading →

Business

Makeeba McCreary is leaving the MFA to run New Commonwealth fund and will adopt a ‘start up’ approach

Prior to the Museum of Fine Arts, Makeeba McCreary spent much of her career in education, as an administrator for Boston Public Schools, and as a nonprofit executive managing philanthropic investment in public schools for Jordan Brand, a division of Nike. Now she'll join the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund. Continue reading →

Business

A growing appetite for apps: For some restaurants, COVID ushered in the digital era

The pandemic convinced many formerly hesitant consumers to ditch cash for contactless forms of payment, and businesses ― especially restaurants ― are embracing it. Continue reading →

Continue reading →

Obituaries

In the field of dreams, sleep researcher Dr. J. Allan Hobson, 88, took on team Freud

The brain is “the most elegant creation in all of nature,” said Dr. Hobson, a professor of psychiatry emeritus at Harvard Medical School. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Herbert Schlosser, a force behind ‘SNL’ and ‘Laugh-In,’ dies at 95

A longtime NBC executive who put an indelible stamp on the network by negotiating Johnny Carson’s first deal to host “The Tonight Show,” Herbert Schlosser also put “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” on the air and oversaw the development of “Saturday Night Live.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bobby Bowden, who turned Florida State into a football dynasty, dies at 91

Mr. Bowden won 377 games and built Florida State into one of college football’s great dynasties with two national championships. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

A high-energy homecoming for New Kids on the Block

Friday's show at Fenway Park featured chart-ruling smashes, special guests, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of fireworks. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Eco-friendly options for renters and owners preparing for a move

As annual move-in dates quickly approach, here's how to relocate efficiently while still staying environmentally friendly. Continue reading →

Names

Make and Mend is a thrift store for the crafty

Emily Tirella, the mastermind behind Somerville's Make and Mend art supplies thrift store, moved her hole-in-the-wall Bow Market shop to a fully online format following the pandemic. Continue reading →