Nation

In fight at Supreme Court over NY gun law, a surprising conservative split

Although some observers say it seems likely that the court took the National Rifle Association-backed lawsuit to overturn a century-old New York state law, there is a surprising split among conservative judges and legal analysts that could influence how broadly the justices rule. Continue reading →

Nation

A bitter pill: Biden suffers familiar defeat on prescription drug prices

The bill Democrats call their Build Back Better Act won’t change how Medicare pays for drugs, at least under the framework President Biden unveiled Thursday. The omission of drug-price negotiations blindsided liberal Democrats who are the White House’s allies and infuriated advocates. Continue reading →

Nation

Letitia James declares her candidacy for NY governor

Letitia James, the New York attorney general who oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment claims against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, declared her candidacy for governor Friday. Continue reading →

World

Biden meets Pope Francis at the Vatican, bringing together the world’s two most powerful Catholics

Meeting with Pope Francis on Friday for the first time during his administration, President Biden said he was told by the pontiff that he is a “good Catholic” who should continue to receive Communion, even as some conservative US Catholic leaders argue he should be denied the sacrament for his stance on abortion. Continue reading →

World

Biden tells Macron US ‘clumsy’ in Australia submarine deal

Working to patch things up with an old ally, President Biden told French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday the US had been “clumsy” in its handling of a secret US-British submarine deal with Australia, an arrangement that left France in the lurch and rattled Europe’s faith in American loyalty. Continue reading →

World

US to deepen relations with Taiwan in face of China tensions

The US wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan, the self-ruled island that has become a major point of conflict in the strained US-China relationship, and will work to counter Beijing’s “malign” influence, a US diplomat said Friday. Continue reading →

OPINION

Kendra Hicks has big plans for Boston

Hicks has been devoted to community work since she was 13. Her experience as an activist and organizer will bring bold and new ideas to the Boston City Council. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Easing the pain by building the future

It’s critical for state lawmakers to get those federal funds out the door where they can do some good. Continue reading →

OPINION

An unnecessarily divisive Boston City Council race

The Tamer vs. Hicks contest has been derailed by an ill-advised campaign flyer and arguments about an elected School Committee. Continue reading →

Metro

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and city clerk trade lawsuits over corruption allegations

They were the closest of friends until a real estate deal came between longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria and City Clerk Sergio Cornelio. Now, they’re suing each other. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Power outages drop to 90,000 and some on South Shore and Cape Cod spend another night in darkness

On a raw and blustery day, more than 90,000 customers were still without power Friday, most located south of Boston and on Cape Cod, as the cleanup from this week’s powerful nor’easter continued, and officials warned residents of the safety hazards of using generators. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Off-duty Mass. State Police trooper faces motor vehicle homicide, OUI charges after crash that killed motorcyclist

An off-duty, rookie State Police trooper who’d graduated from the academy just last week was arrested in connection with a pre-dawn crash Friday that claimed the life a motorcyclist on a Boston highway, the agency said. Continue reading →

On Baseball

For Kevin Boles, seeing Chris Martin and Ryan Pressly in the World Series is a thrill

The longtime minor league manager had relievers Martin (Braves) and Pressly (Astros) on his 2012 Portland Sea Dogs squad. Continue reading →

high school sports

The bus driver shortage is wreaking havoc with high school sports

The situation will only get worse when the new statewide tournaments begin next week, bringing longer-than-usual travel. Continue reading →

braves 2, astros 0

Braves’ pitching shuts down Astros’ offense as Atlanta takes 2-1 lead in World Series

Atlanta starter Ian Anderson pitched five hitless innings, walking three and striking out four, and four relievers followed to complete a two-hit shutout. Continue reading →

tech newsletter

So you want to be a whistleblower?

John Tye, a Belmont native and founder of the nonprofit Whistleblower Aid, offered some potential advice on how to safely expose wrongdoing at companies. Continue reading →

Technology

Natick couple’s lawsuit against eBay misses the mark, company says

After apologizing for cyberstalking by its employees, the company wants most of the claims in the lawsuit dismissed, according to a court filing Friday. Continue reading →

Business

US Democratic governors to participate in UN climate talks

At least a half dozen state governors — all Democrats — plan to attend parts of the two-week United Nations' climate change conference in Glasgow, known as COP26. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mimi Levin Lieber, whose focus groups shaped postwar marketing, dies at 93

A pioneer in the use of focus groups to shape product development and marketing at some of the country’s largest companies, Mimi Levin Lieber was later a stalwart advocate for early-childhood literacy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mimi Levin Lieber, whose focus groups shaped postwar marketing, dies at 93

A pioneer in the use of focus groups to shape product development and marketing at some of the country’s largest companies, Mimi Levin Lieber was later a stalwart advocate for early-childhood literacy. Continue reading →

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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

‘The Paul Lynde Halloween Special’ was the most fabulous train wreck of a holiday spectacular ever filmed. And we can’t get enough

Watch, if you dare, on Amazon (you can rent it for $3.99), or you can easily find it on YouTube. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Victor Wooten brings down the house at Symphony Hall

With this collaboration, two master-level entities met on unfamiliar ground and created a common language. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Jimmy Kimmel takes on Melrose decision to ‘deemphasize’ Halloween in schools

Parents in the town of Melrose have pushed back against the school district’s decision to not celebrate Halloween in classrooms this year, and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel got in on the action, too. Continue reading →