Nation

Youth vaping declined sharply for second year, new data shows

Teen use of electronic cigarettes fell sharply in 2021, the second-consecutive year of big declines, according to the government’s annual National Youth Tobacco Survey. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

S.D. governor cuts ties with Lewandowski after complaint

South Dakota Governor Kristi L. Noem announced Thursday that she would stop working with former Trump adviser Corey Lewandowski after allegations surfaced that he had sexually harassed a donor at a dinner they both attended in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Politics

Congressional members share own abortion stories at hearing

The hearing comes weeks after a Texas law took effect that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy with no exception for rape or incest. Other conservative states are considering similar measures. Continue reading →

World

Ethiopia expels UN officials amid Tigray blockade pressure

Ethiopia said Thursday it is kicking out seven United Nations officials whom it accused of “meddling” in the country’s internal affairs, as pressure grows on the government over its deadly blockade of the Tigray region. Continue reading →

World

Ex-French president Sarkozy convicted on campaign spending violations

A French court Thursday sentenced Nicolas Sarkozy, the former president, to a year of house arrest for illegally financing his failed 2012 reelection campaign by wildly exceeding France’s strict electoral spending limits. Continue reading →

World

‘Shrinking the conflict’: What does Israel’s new mantra really mean?

The idea is that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not be solved in the near future, since the Israeli and Palestinian leaderships are both too divided to restart peace negotiations, let alone reach a peace deal. But Israel can work to reduce the impact of the centurylong conflict on Palestinians, thus making peace more likely. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Diverse public boards are better public boards

Massachusetts has to get its own house in order before it starts tinkering with corporate boards. Continue reading →

OPINION

An old political bully can’t learn new tricks

Paul LePage’s biggest obstacle to a comeback in Maine? Memories of . . . Paul LePage. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Sheriff’s idea on Mass. and Cass draws range of reaction

Boston could benefit from some bold policy but only when we meaningfully engage the insight of unhoused people. Continue reading →

Metro

Live Free and Die

Wednesday’s debacle marked the second time in a month that a mob figuratively wrapping themselves in the Live Free or Die flag was able to use threats and intimidation to force the cancelation of a state meeting called to address the ongoing pandemic. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. Senate presses to make vote-by-mail permanent, institute same-day registration

The legislation, which could pass the Senate as early as Wednesday, seeks to make permanent measures that millions of voters embraced during last year’s first COVID-19-racked elections, including expanded voting by mail. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Louisiana family suffered fractures during Orange Line escalator malfunction, files lawsuit

A Louisiana couple and their two children suffered multiple fractures of their lower and upper extremities and “extensive” lacerations of the face, scalp, and head. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

After lost 2020 season, Red Sox’ Eduardo Rodriguez excited to pitch crucial game Friday

Rodriguez is 11-8 with one of the highest ERAs (4.93) of any starter. Yet he’s had a career-high strikeout rate (27.4 percent) and career-low walk rate (6.8 percent). Continue reading →

BRUINS

Observations as Bruins regulars score early, often in exhibition victory over the Flyers

The Bruins scored four straight goals after giving up a power play tally in the first, impressing in their first game at TD Garden since going out of the playoffs in June. Continue reading →

bruins notebook

Bruins assign top prospect Fabian Lysell to WHL team in Vancouver

The 18-year-old Swedish forward impressed coach Bruce Cassidy in camp but will need some seasoning. Continue reading →

Business

Citing proposal to restrict gunmaking in Mass., Smith & Wesson says it will move its HQ to Tennessee

The move will relocate 750 jobs to Maryville, Tenn., a location picked in part because of “support for the 2nd Amendment,” cost of living for employees, and access to higher education institutions. Continue reading →

Business

Another big project aims for Sullivan Square. This one has a seawall.

Development of the 20-acre Domino Sugar site would open up Charlestown’s industrial waterfront along the Mystic River. Continue reading →

tech newsletter

Power Breakfast: Alicia Chong Rodriguez

Boston tech isn’t just brimming with unicorns and freshly minted billionaires. As part of our innovation newsletter, we’ll sit down over breakfast with founders of early-stage startups getting traction in the market. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Charles Sellers, historian who upset the postwar consensus, dies at 98

He was best known for his book “The Market Revolution: Jacksonian America, 1815-1846,” in which he argued that the rapid expansion of capital and industry during that period did more than just create a new economy; it altered everything, including the way people worshipped, slept, and even had sex. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Charles Sellers, historian who upset the postwar consensus, dies at 98

He was best known for his book “The Market Revolution: Jacksonian America, 1815-1846,” in which he argued that the rapid expansion of capital and industry during that period did more than just create a new economy; it altered everything, including the way people worshipped, slept, and even had sex. Continue reading →

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TRAVEL

Top 10 tips for taking care of yourself this fall

Here’s some advice from Erin Casperson, lead faculty member of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW

Saints, and even more sinners, in ‘Sopranos’ prequel ‘The Many Saints of Newark’

"The Many Saints of Newark" doesn’t really explain how Tony Soprano became Tony Soprano, but it works as a “Goodfellas’'-ish crime drama that vividly evokes time and place. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

Life is messy in Netflix’s ‘Maid’

Margaret Qualley is the face of a single mom’s struggle to "do better." Continue reading →