Politics

Workers at federal prisons are committing some of the crimes

An Associated Press investigation has found that the federal Bureau of Prisons, with an annual budget of nearly $8 billion, is a hotbed of abuse, graft and corruption. Many of the crimes involve sexual abuse. Continue reading →

Nation

Six key moments that shaped the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse

Closing arguments are expected from both sides Monday. Continue reading →

Nation

White, Asian American patients found to be overrepresented in cancer trials, study says

Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Participants in Precision Oncology Clinical Studies Continue reading →

World

Climate promises made in Glasgow rest with a handful of powerful leaders

Political leaders in capital cities such as Washington, Beijing, and New Delhi hold much of the influence over whether those promises are kept and the arc of warming can be sufficiently bent away from disaster. But they face a complex combination of pressures. Continue reading →

World

Afghans in Indonesia protest slow UN resettlement process

Hundreds of Afghan refugees and asylum seekers living in Indonesia rallied in front of the UN refugee agency office in Jakarta on Monday to urge it to speed up their resettlement. Continue reading →

World

New outbreak prompts China to lock down university campus

China has confined nearly 1,500 university students to their dormitories and hotels following an outbreak of COVID-19 in the northeastern city of Dalian. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Massachusetts is failing to grow marijuana industry equitably

If the state wants to ensure that it protects consumers from predatory business practices and fosters a competitive environment for small businesses, then it has to be more proactive in properly regulating the market. Continue reading →

OPINION

The demise of America’s democracy

Extreme gerrymandering, the war on voting rights, and the rural edge in the Senate and Electoral College threaten a long shadow of entrenched Republican minority rule. Continue reading →

OPINION

The US must commit to voting rights now

This year alone, legislatures introduced more than 400 voter suppression bills in 49 states. Continue reading →

Metro

Curley School in Jamaica Plain to stay closed following virus outbreak; remote learning to continue

Boston Public Schools officials on Saturday said they plan to keep the Curley K-8 School closed until Nov. 22 following an outbreak of COVID-19 that has resulted in dozens of positive cases, despite the state’s education commissioner saying he would only approve remote learning for four days. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Case of former BC student accused of urging boyfriend’s suicide heads to state’s highest court

Two years after a Suffolk County grand jury indicted Inyoung You on an involuntary manslaughter charge, a trial is nowhere in sight, the case is stalled in its earliest stages, and the case is headed to the state’s highest court for a review of the criminal charges. Continue reading →

Metro

Fans of ‘The Muppets’ can’t get enough of this self-taught seamstress’s homemade plush dolls

Emily Engel found her calling making dolls based on Jim Henson’s beloved characters. Now, fans are lining up to take one home. Continue reading →

Celtics

What’s wrong with Jayson Tatum?

This season Tatum is shooting 38.8 percent from the field, 32.2 percent from the 3-point line and 74.2 percent from the foul line, all of which are career lows. Continue reading →

Bruins Notebook

Jeremy Swayman getting some extra work in the Bruins goal

His appearance in back-to-back games could mean he will a greater share of games. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | On football

If you’re a QB about to face the Patriots, watch out: This defense proved it can absolutely bring it

They lead the NFL in interceptions and have allowed just 12.5 points per game over their four-game win streak. Continue reading →

Business

Buy-now, pay-later offerings are growing. So is concern

Late fees. Interest charges. Spiraling debt. The benefits of BNPL are real, but so are the risks. Continue reading →

Business

Aaron Feuerstein put his workers first. It was the right thing to do, even if it ended sadly

A generation ago, the Malden Mills owner fought to preserve every job after a devastating fire. It was a courageous act, but it hastened the all but inevitable demise of his family business. Continue reading →

Business

Free menstrual products combat period poverty at local colleges

Since the beginning of the semester this fall, anyone taking in-person classes has been able to access free pads and tampons from any restroom on each of MassBay’s three campuses, while remote students can schedule a time to pick up their own supply of products from campus. There are similar programs at Framingham State University and Northern Essex Community College. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Graeme Edge, drummer and co-founder of the Moody Blues, dies at 80

Mr. Edge wrote many of the spoken-word poems that, appended to songs such as “Nights in White Satin,” made the group a pioneer in the progressive-rock movement. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Graeme Edge, drummer and co-founder of the Moody Blues, dies at 80

Mr. Edge wrote many of the spoken-word poems that, appended to songs such as “Nights in White Satin,” made the group a pioneer in the progressive-rock movement. Continue reading →

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Names

LOL-worthy comedy podcasts to get you through that Thanksgiving car ride

The Boston area has produced some of the funniest and most beloved stars in comedy today. Check out these hit podcasts hosted by some of them. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

The cosmos beckon for Snoopy onscreen and in real life

An addition to Snoopy's Emmy-nominated animated series on Apple TV+, a 5-ounce plush toy version of the daydreaming beagle — wearing a space suit designed according to NASA’s strict specifications — has an important job for the Artemis I unmanned mission. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Providence College Galleries awarded more than $300,000

The school was one of 90 colleges nationwide that received American Rescue Plan funding that will help cultural and educational nonprofits retain and rehire staff, and rebuild programs and projects disrupted by the pandemic. Continue reading →