Nation

Nine moderate House Democrats demand passage of infrastructure bill ahead of budget resolution

The demand on Friday threatened to leave the House in a new political deadlock, roughly two weeks before lawmakers are set to return to the Capitol to begin debate. Liberal Democrats have demanded the opposite timeline as their moderate counterparts, leaving Pelosi in a tough bind given Democrats have a narrow majority and few votes to spare. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Cuomo impeachment probe suspended

Carl Heastie, speaker of the Assembly, said the inquiry is moot since its main objective was to determine whether he should remain in office. Continue reading →

Nation

America’s 690-mile-long yard sale entices a nation of deal hunters

Beginning in the rural Alabama town of Gadsden, the Route 127 Yard Sale spans six states and attracts vacationing motor home enthusiasts, antique pickers, and anyone who just loves to haggle. The sale is actually hundreds of little sales in hundreds of front yards, and perhaps just as many commercial vendors. Continue reading →

Virus Notebook

DeSantis vows to dispense antibody treatment through mobile clinics in Fla.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is vowing to begin dispensing Regeneron monoclonal antibodies — the treatment given to former president Donald Trump when he had the coronavirus — through mobile clinics amid a record-breaking stretch of new cases and hospitalizations that have ravaged the state. Continue reading →

World

Fred may regain tropical storm strength as it nears Florida

Tropical depression Fred was moving along Cuba’s northern coast and could regain tropical storm status as it moves towards the Florida Keys on Saturday and southwest Florida on Sunday, forecasters said. Continue reading →

World

Canada to require air travelers to be vaccinated

The Canadian government will soon require all air travelers and passengers on interprovincial trains to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let’s get Boston kids vaccinated

City and state officials should up their game to encourage parents to get eligible schoolchildren immunized against COVID-19. Continue reading →

OPINION

Despite a likely undercount, Hispanics still drove most of the US population growth

The US Census 2020 data released Thursday revealed positive news for Hispanics. Continue reading →

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Metro

Boston is losing Black population, new census data show, even as it could soon elect its first Black mayor

Though the city’s population has been increasing overall, the number of Black people has been dropping steadily, with 8,809 fewer in 2020 than in 2010. Continue reading →

RI NEWS

R.I. Latino population grew by nearly 40 percent in the past decade, census shows

Hispanic or Latino residents now make up 16.6 percent of the state population, up from 12.4 percent in 2010. Continue reading →

Easing Back

‘I knew it was time to get back out there’: Havana Club brings bachata back to Boston

Tucked away on an otherwise quiet street near Central Square is what many call “the best dance party in Boston.” After 14 months of silence, Latin beats are again pulsing from the Havana Club, filling the summer air with music five nights a week. Continue reading →

Alex Speier | on baseball

With Kyle Schwarber and Chris Sale, Red Sox arrive at time for transformation

"When I go out there for the first time, there will be fire on my feet,” Sale said. Continue reading →

RED SOX 8, ORIOLES 1

Red Sox offense on the upswing again, breaks out in rout of Orioles

Boston scored four runs in the second inning to take control early and belted three solo home runs, while Nick Pivetta (6 IP, 3 H, R) turned in another solid start. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

Mac Jones wasn’t the only promising rookie, and other thoughts from the Patriots’ preseason victory

The absolute best thing about preseason football — other than having football back in our lives, of course — is seeing what rookies can do at the pro level. Continue reading →

Business

Five things the census tells us about growth in Greater Boston

The new census data released this week show how much fast-growing Greater Boston is an exception compared to metro areas in the Northeast and in other colder climates. But even within the state, there are conflicting trends as the booming economy and high housing prices continue to create leaders and laggards. Continue reading →

Business

Sales tax-free weekend starts Saturday in Massachusetts. Here’s what you need to know

This weekend, shoppers can buy most retail items without paying 6.25 percent in sales tax, as long as the items cost less than $2,500 each. Continue reading →

Business

Biden made ‘Obamacare’ cheaper, now sign-up deadline is here

With the Obama health care law undergoing a revival under President Biden, this Sunday is the deadline for consumers to take advantage of a special sign-up period for private coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law. Continue reading →

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Names

These New England stretches are two of the most romantic road trips for couples, according to Travel + Leisure

Need a nearby getaway? Travel + Leisure just put two New England drives on its list of the top 10 most romantic road trips for couples in America. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Dedham SoulCycle location starts teaching spin classes with ASL interpretation

Instructor Heather Mottau started learning American Sign Language when she was 13 years old and has since brought her talents to SoulCycle to make classes accessible for hard of hearing students. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

My sister is dating her boss

Can this letter writer fix their sister's love life? Help. Continue reading →