Politics

Pelosi takes step to quell moderates’ budget rebellion

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed a procedural vote this month that would set up future passage of two economic measures crucial to President Biden’s domestic agenda, a move Democratic leaders hope will win must-have votes from unhappy party moderates. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden administration prompts largest permanent increase in food stamps

Beneficiaries are a cross section of Americans in need, including older adults, disabled people, the working poor, and long-term welfare recipients. About 43 percent are children. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

With the Delta variant on the loose, some experts say people should wear better masks

With indoor mask use returning as the Delta variant spreads across the country, some experts are suggesting people use better masks than the scraps of cloth they used earlier in the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

World

Tropical Depression Grace threatens Haiti as it churns across Caribbean

Tropical Depression Grace was expected to dump enough heavy rain over Haiti on Monday and early Tuesday to cause the potential for mudslides and flooding, just days after the country was struck by a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, the National Hurricane Center said. Continue reading →

World

As Afghanistan falls, US commitment to security is questioned by allies

The Taliban’s stunningly swift advances across Afghanistan have sparked global alarm, reviving doubts about the credibility of US foreign policy promises and drawing harsh criticisms even from some of the United States’ closest allies. Continue reading →

World

For those left behind, a frantic effort to flee

Witnesses at the civilian domestic terminal said they had heard occasional gunshots as thousands of people crammed into the terminal and filled the parking lots, desperately seeking flights out. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Give us happy hour, or give us... a referendum on happy hour

A proposed ballot question to legalize happy hour in the land of the Puritans is understandable, but legislative action would be preferable. Continue reading →

OPINION

You should be concerned about climate change but big oil should be terrified

Yes, dangerous climate change has arrived and at this point it’s simply a matter of how bad we’re willing to let it get. But you don’t need to give yourself a guilt trip about it. Save that for the fossil fuel executives. Continue reading →

OPINION

Climate change needs a marketing campaign

The war bonds campaign offers the best example of a public service campaign in the last century at the scale needed to increase public awareness. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Local veterans watch Afghan government collapse with despair

Boston-area veterans watched with despair Sunday as the Afghan government fell rapidly into the hands of the Taliban, leaving some to question if their efforts and sacrifice will have a lasting impact on the country they were sent to help rebuild. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Haitians in Boston send prayers after earthquake

Marie Forestal of Mattapan managed to hear from family in Camp-Perrin, Haiti, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook the country Saturday. A relative living in the United States got a text message. “My brother lost his house,” Forestal said Sunday. Continue reading →

Metro

As a big birthday nears, English High has reason to celebrate

There is a fresh sense of excitement in the air at Boston’s English High School. There is a big birthday to celebrate, a moment to mark 200 years. Continue reading →

Red Sox 6, Orioles 2

Eduardo Rodriguez sharp, Red Sox offense stays hot in finishing sweep of Orioles

J.D. Martinez’s three-run shot in the bottom of the first got the Sox going, and sent them into this week’s series against the Yankees on a hot note. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Their summer league success will leave the Celtics with some intriguing roster decisions

The Celtics don’t have to win the summer league title, but the club put themselves in this position without a first-round pick from this year’s draft. Continue reading →

Alex Speier | On baseball

With Chris Sale and Tanner Houck in the rotation, Alex Cora believes the Red Sox ‘have a complete pitching staff’

Over the last nine games, the starting quintet of Sale, Houck, Eduardo Rodriguez, Nick Pivetta, and Nate Eovaldi has a 2.39 ERA with 61 strikeouts and 11 walks over 49 innings. Continue reading →

Business

As Reebok steps toward new ownership, it faces more uncertainty

It remains to be seen whether Adidas’s decision to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for $2 billion-plus will ultimately help or hinder the Boston company’s growth prospects. Continue reading →

Business

Finding an affordable apartment in Boston may get a little easier

A nonprofit called Housing Navigator Massachusetts launched last week what they say is the first comprehensive, searchable database of affordable housing in the state. It tracks some 160,000 units in 260 cities and towns, with plans to add more. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Christopher Kauders, role model for the sightless and sighted alike, dies at 65

Though legally blind since birth, “he could see into people’s souls,” a friend said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jon Lindbergh, aviator’s son who took to the sea, dies at 88

One of the world’s earliest aquanauts, Mr. Lindbergh pioneered cave diving and participated in daring underwater recovery missions. Continue reading →

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NAMES

Bill Belichick is sporting a new ring — but not the Super Bowl kind

The longtime Patriots coach has been photographed with a new accessory this offseason. Continue reading →

Names

Westborough thrift store lets you take home a piece of Hollywood

Ever wanted a prop from your favorite television show? At Hollywood Salvage, they're trying to make that a reality. Continue reading →

Music

The Sinclair joins music venues that are requiring patrons to show proof of vaccination

The list of clubs responding to the rise in COVID cases includes the Middle East, City Winery, Club Passim, and Jacques' Cabaret. Continue reading →