Nation

Anti-abortion marchers gather with an eye on the Supreme Court

With the Supreme Court's anticipated ruling on Roe v. Wade, anti-abortion activists marched to herald and publicly endorse the overturning of the landmark decision that established a constitutional right to abortion across the United States. Continue reading →

Nation

Anti-vaccine activists, reveling in their pandemic successes, will rally in D.C. against mandates

As anti-vaccine activists from across the country prepare to gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday, they are hoping their rally will mark a once-fringe movement’s arrival as a lasting force in American society. Continue reading →

Nation

Texas man charged with threatening election, government officials in Georgia

In an indictment, federal prosecutors alleged that Chad Christopher Stark, 54, posted a message on Craigslist on Jan. 5, 2021, saying it was “time to kill” an official, whose name is not included in the court documents. Continue reading →

World

Saudi-led airstrikes kill scores at prison in Yemen

The seven-year-old war in Yemen intensified again Friday when airstrikes by the Saudi-led military coalition on northern Yemen killed at least 70 people and knocked out the entire country’s internet, according to international aid groups and the rebels who control the area. Continue reading →

World

Stakes rise over Ukraine, US will reply to Russian demands

As Russian and pro-Russian forces occupy areas close to Ukraine's borders, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US would respond to Russia's demand to reduce Western military presence in Eastern Europe next week. Continue reading →

World

Kurdish-led forces repel Islamic State prison assault; dozens dead

The extremist faction Islamic State car-bombed a Syrian neighborhood to start a prison break, which escalated into firefights with US-backed Kurdish-led forces that left many dead and several wounded. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Wave the white flag in City Hall Plaza free speech case, Mayor Wu

Given the legal tangle over free speech issues the flagpole has created for Boston, it may be wise for Mayor Michelle Wu to end the policy now and negotiate a settlement with the plaintiff. Continue reading →

OPINION

Follow the money: Sheriffs’ campaign donations get a much-needed look

A report from government watchdog organizations finds that an important share of contributions to sheriffs’ campaigns, including in Mass., are 'ethically conflicted.' Continue reading →

LETTERS

Yet another hard look taken, again, at Boston Public Schools

Boston schools educate students who face enormous obstacles in getting their education. Some of them do brilliantly well. Others fall far short. Continue reading →

Metro

Newton native who was living double life when he killed wife in Vermont could be freed soon

On Jan. 12, Gregory Fitzgerald struck a new deal with Vermont prosecutors that reduced his sentence to 35 years to life. Continue reading →

Politics

Firefighters union pushes back against vaccination mandate for Boston’s workforce even as vast majority of members comply

In the latest instance of resistance to Boston’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for its city workforce, the influential firefighters union protested the new requirement with a news conference that detailed its objections at Florian Hall on Friday. Continue reading →

Metro

Sidle up to the ‘Wee Irish Pub’ — a miniature barroom-on-wheels that can be delivered straight to your door

Two brothers from Reading built a 7-foot-by-17-foot traveling pub that comes complete with a bar, taps, benches, and Irish décor. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins need to find replacements for all the roles the injured Brad Marchand plays

Like Marchand, Anton Blidh will miss Saturday's game against Winnipeg with an injury. Continue reading →

Celtics Notebook

Because of lockout, some NBA players came to Portland State’s practices and as a student, Ime Udoka took advantage

He said he was in the right place at the right time for a special opportunity. Continue reading →

NFC Divisional game: 49ers at Packers, Saturday, 8:15 p.m., Fox

Aaron Rodgers’s latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

Rodgers, the 38-year-old, three-time MVP, is 0-3 against the 49ers in the postseason. Continue reading →

Technology

In latest ‘right to repair’ move, Kia shuts off new car tech in Massachusetts

The Korean automaker has switched off the wireless data systems of its new cars sold in the Commonwealth, as a way to comply with the controversial law. Continue reading →

Business

Money starts to flow into ‘millionaires tax’ ballot fight

Campaign reports show who the supporters and opponents are of the campaign to hike taxes on high-earners in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Business

Developers aim another big lab building for the Seaport

A Dallas-based company filed detailed plans with the city this week to build a nearly $600 million lab complex in the Seaport, a project that will include a new MBTA station for the Silver Line rapid-bus route. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74

Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his “Bat Out of Hell” album, died Thursday, according to a family statement. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, has died

Louie Anderson, whose more than four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68. Continue reading →

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Music

Boston Calling announces 2022 lineup with headliners Foo Fighters, the Strokes, Metallica

Boston Calling released the full lineup of performers for its three-day festival set to take place Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Conductor Elim Chan, pianist Igor Levit offer familiar comforts and new delights at the BSO

Comfort was the order of the day in Thursday evening’s performance of Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 as Levit made his Symphony Hall debut alongside Chan, who was leading the orchestra for the first time. Continue reading →

Television

First look at Elle Fanning as Michelle Carter in Hulu’s ‘The Girl from Plainville’

Fanning will play Carter in the upcoming eight-episode series, which explores Carter’s relationship with her then-boyfriend, 18-year-old Conrad Roy III, and the events leading up to his July 2014 suicide. Continue reading →