Nation

D.C. judges express frustration about possible leniency in Capitol riot cases

Judges are asking prosecutors why defendants aren’t paying more to cover the cost of damage to the Capitol, why the court can’t order additional supervision of many defendants beyond a brief prison term, and why more do not face heftier charges. Continue reading →

Nation

Capitol Police officers sue Trump and allies over election lies and Jan. 6

A group of seven Capitol Police officers filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing former president Donald Trump and nearly 20 members of far-right extremist groups and political organizations of a plot to disrupt the peaceful transition of power during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6. Continue reading →

Nation

S.D. attorney general avoids jail time in crash that killed pedestrian

South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg pleaded no contest Thursday to a pair of misdemeanor traffic charges over a crash last year that killed a pedestrian, avoiding jail time despite bitter complaints from the victim’s family that he was being too lightly punished for actions they called “inexcusable.” Continue reading →

World

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte firms up plans to remain in power

He rules a nation of 110 million racked by a drug war, a persistent communist insurgency, and a spiraling pandemic. Yet he is often absent from public view, regularly sleeps until the afternoon, and makes rambling televised speeches that drag into the early hours of the morning. Continue reading →

World

Kamala Harris pledges US help for Afghan women and children

Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the United States would work with its allies to protect women and children in Afghanistan, as the Taliban takeover forced her to confront troubling historical parallels and diverted attention from her original mission on a five-day trip to Southeast Asia. Continue reading →

World

‘Window is rapidly closing’ to gather evidence on virus’ origins, scientists say

Experts studying the origins of the coronavirus for the World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the inquiry had “stalled” and that further delays could make it impossible to recover crucial evidence about the beginning of the pandemic. Continue reading →

OPINION

COVID-19 isn’t about politics, don’t conflate the two

I respect that people have questions and concerns about the vaccines. But questions and personal decisions are different from not acting responsibly. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

On infrastructure, Democrats shouldn’t miss the moment

Democrats have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to dramatically expand the social safety net and save millions from poverty. They must not squander it. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Behind vaccine resistance, there lies a dip in science education

We have focused on what scientific information should be taught at the expense of how science is actually practiced. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Absolute fury’ among local veterans and Afghans following ISIS attack outside Kabul airport

News of the attacks left local veterans angry and gravely concerned for the safety of the remaining military members stationed at the airport. The attack has also stirred further trauma for Afghan people living in the Boston area as they worry for friends and family members who are attempting to flee Afghanistan. Continue reading →

Metro

Cambridge asks for residents for feedback on reparations, restitution proposals

The city of Cambridge is weighing reparations and restitution measures aimed at communities of color, joining a long list of cities and towns around the country grappling with the legacy of slavery and inequality, and seeking to dismantle systemic racism. Continue reading →

Education

Amid Afghan refugee’s moment in spotlight, harsh reality for graduates

Marwa Khudaynazar, who is an Afghan refugee, was one of more than 4,000 students from the classes of 2020 and 2021 who graduated Thursday during UMass Boston's pandemic-delayed commencement. News of the bombing in Kabul was "like a punch in the gut," she said. Continue reading →

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Doesn’t Cam Newton’s latest episode give the Patriots enough reason to start Mac Jones?

Jones is going to be the starter sooner or later, so why wait when Newton has shown that he can be unreliable? Continue reading →

On baseball

Why the Red Sox have struggled to find an identity

The 2021 Sox feature a number of players who are relatively young and others who are relatively new to the team. Continue reading →

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With his 30th home run, Rafael Devers offers a glimpse of what he means to Red Sox

Perhaps more than any player on the roster, Devers is capable of hitting the gas pedal in the Red Sox' push toward October. Continue reading →

Business

He built a grass-fed beef empire. Now he wants to be your bank

Charley Cummings wants to build the "Patagonia of banking." Walden Mutual would be a mutual bank and use its depositors’ funds to offer loans to local agricultural entrepreneurs in New England and New York. Continue reading →

Business

Citing equity, climate concerns, Janey scraps harbor zoning plan

Acting Mayor Kim Janey says the city will re-do a controversial waterfront zoning plan that would enable a 600-foot tower along Boston Harbor, with an eye to concerns about equity, public access, and climate change. Continue reading →

Business

Anne Finucane, powerful Bank of America executive, to retire

The Boston-based vice chairwoman is retiring at the end of the year, capping a career during which she was widely recognized for helping steer the massive firm through the 2008 financial crisis and its rocky aftermath. Continue reading →

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NAMES

The Rolling Stones were here

Before drummer Charlie Watts's death on Tuesday, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood spent 10 days or so in Boston. Continue reading →

FOOD

Foodie friends formed Two Taste Buddiez to highlight local restaurants

They focus on the food scene through the lens of college students and young professionals. Continue reading →

Theater

‘Hurricane Diane’ is a force to be reckoned with

Madeleine George’s comedy about climate change opens the Huntington Theatre Company’s 2021-22 season. Continue reading →