Politics

Jan. 6 panel moves against Steve Bannon, sets contempt vote

A congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection has set a vote to recommend criminal contempt charges against former White House aide Steve Bannon after he defied the panel’s subpoena. Continue reading →

Nation

Democrats plan another bid to break GOP voting rights filibuster

In a letter laying out the coming agenda for the Senate, Senator Chuck Schumer said he would schedule a vote for Wednesday to open debate on voting rights legislation that he and fellow Democrats say is needed to offset new restrictions being imposed by Republican-controlled state legislatures around the nation. Continue reading →

Nation

Nicholas Kristof leaves New York Times as he considers political run

After 37 years at The New York Times as a reporter, high-level editor, and opinion columnist, Nicholas Kristof is leaving the newspaper as he considers running for governor of Oregon, a top Times editor said in a note to staff Thursday. Continue reading →

World

Beirut erupts in sectarian clashes amid tensions over inquiry into port explosion

Armed clashes between sectarian militias briefly turned Beirut neighborhoods into a war zone Thursday, killing six people and raising fears that new violence could fill the void left by the near-collapse of the Lebanese state. Continue reading →

World

Bow-and-arrow killings in Norway seen as an ‘act of terror’

Police identified the attacker as Espen Andersen Braathen, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, who was arrested on the street Wednesday night about a half-hour after authorities were alerted. Continue reading →

World

‘It was a sea of flames’: At least 46 die in Taiwan apartment fire

Early Thursday, a fire tore through a 13-story building in Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s main port city, killing at least 46 people and injuring dozens. The blaze, Taiwan’s deadliest in decades, underscored concerns about the island’s lax safety standards. Continue reading →

OPINION

Yes, Biden is in a slump — but it’s hardly fatal

A listening tour in Maine reveals a complex picture. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

City’s new rules on parking spots are spot-on

A shift away from parking spaces will save money and help the environment. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A dollar sign is hoisted, obscuring the good work of Dana-Farber cancer center

No nonprofit organization, especially a research institute with such a renowned reputation, should have been allowed to adopt a policy by which trustees can use their influence in this way. Continue reading →

Metro

In New Hampshire, intimidation rules

Just weeks after an angry mob shut down a meeting of the New Hampshire Executive Council, councilors gave the mob what it wanted, rejecting $27 million in federal vaccination aid. Continue reading →

Metro

Remember that time, 110 years ago, when Harry Houdini escaped the belly of a ‘sea monster’ in Boston?

In September 1911, Houdini stuffed himself inside of what people dubbed a “giant sea monster” while on stage at a local vaudeville theater, a challenge he accepted after a group of area bigwigs dared him to give it a shot. Continue reading →

Globe Local

Mayor’s office sets aside nearly $600K to aid stream of Haitian arrivals from the Southern border

The money from the mayor’s office will help support work being done by local nonprofits. Continue reading →

Dan shaughnessy

In Red Sox-Astros matchup, it’s impossible to ignore both teams’ scandalous recent history

The Astros famously were caught cheating in their 2017 championship season, but the Red Sox manager was a big part of that. Continue reading →

RED SOX

A reunion series with Houston puts all of Alex Cora’s cards on the table for inspection

The Red Sox manager deserves, and receives, a ton of praise for helping resurrect a last-place team to the last four of the season, but facing Houston forces him to again confront the decisions that nearly cost him his career. Continue reading →

Bruins

Charlie McAvoy has quickly become one of the Bruins’ most important players. Here’s how he got there

"If he holds that consistency, he’s going to be one of the top players at that position for many years to come," said legendary Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque. Continue reading →

Business

FDA panel endorses Moderna’s lower-dose COVID-19 booster for certain groups

The recommendation is non-binding but it’s a key step toward expanding the US booster campaign to millions more Americans. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

An ambulance bill could make you sick

How much you get billed — or if you get billed at all — depends largely on whether the ambulance service you use is “in network,” that is, whether it is under contract with your health insurer. And that’s a situation, particularly in an emergency, over which you have little control. Continue reading →

Business

What to know about the FDA panel vote on Moderna’s booster — and what’s next

The FDA is expected to announce its decision on the Moderna booster shot by early next week. Meanwhile, its advisory panel is meeting Friday to discuss Johnson & Johnson's booster. Continue reading →

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Music

Billy Wylder frontman Avi Salloway on art as activism, his musical DNA, and the thrill of performing again

The Boston-based band plays the new Crystal Ballroom in Somerville on Friday. Continue reading →

FOOD

Netflix competition show ‘Baking Impossible’ features two Boston faces

Joanne Chang, the acclaimed chef-owner of Flour Bakery + Cafe, and Sara Schonour, a Roslindale-based lighting designer, have major roles in the show, which premiered Oct. 6. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

‘Succession’ returns Sunday, and season 3 is funnier, nastier, and more frenetic than ever

Watching the thrilling first seven episodes of the third season, which premieres Sunday on HBO, I found myself laughing more than ever at creator Jesse Armstrong’s super-wealthy drama queens and opportunists. Continue reading →