Politics

In Texas abortion law case, a spotlight on Brett Kavanaugh

Exactly two months after the Supreme Court let Texas effectively outlaw most abortions in the state, it will hear a pair of arguments Monday that could allow it to reverse course. Much of the attention will be on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Continue reading →

Nation

Potential jurors see racism behind Ahmaud Arbery’s slaying

People questioned during jury selection about the killing of Ahmaud Arbery have said he was “racially profiled” by the white men who chased and shot him, singled out “due to his color,” and targeted for being “a Black person who was thought to have been stealing things.” Continue reading →

Nation

Plan to replace Minneapolis PD worries many Black residents

Many people of color who live in the city's highest-crime areas say they fear a steep drop in the number of police officers will leave them more vulnerable amid a dramatic spike in violent crime. Continue reading →

World

US military jury condemns terrorist’s torture and urges clemency

Seven senior US military officers who sentenced a terrorist to 26 years in prison Friday after hearing graphic descriptions of his torture by the CIA wrote a letter calling his treatment “a stain on the moral fiber of America.” Continue reading →

World

President Biden, major world leaders face pressure on climate and COVID

The difficult agenda facing the leaders of 20 of the wealthiest nations, their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began, illustrated a widening divide with developing countries. Continue reading →

World

Prince Charles warns world leaders at G20 summit about climate change

Britain's Prince Charles spoke to world leaders in Rome on Sunday, ahead of a United Nations climate meeting in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading →

OPINION

Glasgow — from ambition to impact?

Glasgow can have a material impact on global deep decarbonization, but a pragmatic approach is critical. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A way for Congress to make Facebook and Google vs. the news media a fair fight.

Publishers should be given the power to band together and negotiate with the platforms on more equal footing. Continue reading →

OPINION

International climate talks in Glasgow bring a global reckoning

Underlying global climate trends are a stark and unjust reality: Those who’ve contributed the least to the problem are now suffering the worst of its harms. Continue reading →

Globe Local

Mayoral races across Greater Boston will be decided Nov. 2

Voters in cities around Greater Boston will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to decide who will lead their communities as they recover from the pandemic and its economic and social fallout. Continue reading →

RI EDUCATION

Appeals court to hear R.I. case with national implications for civics education

Appeal cites the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol as evidence of the need to improve instruction in “capable citizenship” and “civic discourse.” Continue reading →

Boston Mayoral Race

Overshadowed by historic mayor’s race, Bostonians will weigh in on 3 ballot questions

The most weighty, albeit wonky, of these is Question 1 on the city municipal ballot, which asks voters if Boston should drastically overhaul its budget process, giving city councilors much more sway over the city’s purse strings. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Jerry Remy was a terrific baseball player, and that’s where the legend began

Jerry Remy was a career .275 hitter with 208 stolen bases over 10 major league seasons, but he often made his biggest impact when it mattered the most. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

After the Patriots’ first win over a team with a winning record, this could be a fun ride after all

The Patriots have been saying they are a work in progress, and finally realized the fruits of their labor against the Chargers. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

With win over Chargers, Patriots proved they can beat a quality opponent, on the road, and in the clutch

It wasn't pretty and they allowed the Chargers to hang around, but the Patriots are a team on the rise. Continue reading →

Business

G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing

Leaders of the world’s biggest economies agreed Sunday to stop funding coal-fired power plants in poor countries and made a vague commitment to seek carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a Rome summit before the much larger United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading →

Business

Mentorship program aims to prepare high school students for careers in the trades

Students and mentors will communicate online weekly and meet in person once a month. The lesson plans will be designed to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and mindset to successfully navigate high school. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Israel Arbeiter, 96, Holocaust survivor who believed ‘there is never enough remembering’

Mr. Arbeiter was a founder of the group that built New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, and had been president of the American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Israel Arbeiter, 96, Holocaust survivor who believed ‘there is never enough remembering’

Mr. Arbeiter was a founder of the group that built New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, and had been president of the American Association of Jewish Holocaust Survivors of Greater Boston. Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Fluffernutter was officially added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, along with dad bod and deplatform

The influence of New England’s sugary marshmallow concoction, otherwise known as Fluff, just got more official. Continue reading →

Music

Roadrunner announces its first slate of shows next spring, including Mitski, JoJo, Lake Street Dive

The new Allston concert venue, which hasn't yet announced its opening date, has confirmed 10 artists so far, beginning with shows in March. Continue reading →

Names

Holbrook native ‘Coffee Bae’ creates aesthetic caffeine concoctions

Vivian Nguyen is "Coffee Bae," the influencer behind some of social media's prettiest cups of joe. Continue reading →