Nation

Tribes reach $590 million opioid settlement with J&J, distributors

Native Americans have endured disproportionately high opioid-related overdose deaths by many metrics. Continue reading →

Nation

Billionaires and big checks shape battle for Congress

With control of both chambers up for grabs — the Senate is knotted at 50-50 and Democrats are clinging to a narrow majority in the House — the two parties were almost equally matched when it came to fund-raising last year. Continue reading →

Nation

The rampaging pigs of the San Francisco Bay Area

The animals that roam the hills and gullies of the Bay Area — turkeys, mountain lions, deer, bobcats, foxes, and the rest of a veritable Noah’s Ark — find themselves on somewhat laissez-faire terms with the humans around them. Not so for the rampaging feral pigs. Continue reading →

World

Putin signals openness to diplomacy while blaming US for crisis

President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the United States was trying to pull Russia into an armed conflict over Ukraine that his government did not want and signaled he was prepared to engage in more diplomacy, even as he insisted that NATO’s presence in Eastern Europe threatened world peace. Continue reading →

World

Israeli commanders disciplined in death of Palestinian-American man

Three Israeli military commanders have been disciplined after an investigation into the death of a 78-year-old Palestinian-American man who was detained, gagged, and handcuffed by Israeli soldiers in a night raid on his village last month. Continue reading →

World

Thousands killed, imprisoned in Myanmar after coup protests

One year after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing overthrew Myanmar's existing government and assumed power, discord has overtaken the nation. Violent suppression, torture, and civilian killings have ensued. Continue reading →

LETTERS

For schools, it’s an all-ages crisis in mental health

In the middle of a crisis, many people respond by trying any and all possible solutions, often overlooking the preventive steps that may have helped avoid the crisis in the first place. Continue reading →

LETTERS

We who have aspirations can look to Brady for inspiration

His work ethic, will to win, and resolve in the face of defeat are the stuff of legend. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Concerts ‘available to everyone,’ thanks to David Mugar

He believed passionately in keeping the tradition of free orchestral concerts alive for everyone in Boston. Continue reading →

Metro

Freedom House was a center of the civil rights movement in Boston. Now it faces demolition.

The property is scheduled to be replaced by dozens of condominium units in a city where advocates say civil rights landmarks have not been a preservation priority. Continue reading →

Metro

Milton police investigating swastika graffiti at Curry College

Milton police are investigating several reports of swastika symbols that have appeared around the Curry College campus recently. Continue reading →

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Bicyclist Kittie Knox refused to let racism block the path to her passion

Katherine “Kittie” Knox, born in 1874 to a Black father and white mother, pushed back against the National League of American Wheelmen's decision to exclude Black people. Continue reading →

patriots

Tom Brady makes his retirement from the NFL official after 22 seasons

Brady, 44, had been coy about reports that leaked out over the weekend, but on Tuesday morning, the official announcement came on social media. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn

Brian Flores could no longer keep quiet about the NFL’s fraudulent attempts at diversity

Many in the league’s power structure believe the Black person’s only contribution to the NFL should be between those white lines. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

There was one Tom Brady prediction that never came true

Brady said years ago that he would retire from the NFL “when I suck.” Instead, he’s going out pretty much on top. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

The ‘big shift’ of VCs into climate tech

Bijan Sabet of Spark Capital is among a wave of big-name venture capitalists moving into climate investments. Continue reading →

Technology

MIT startup gets more backing for smarter electric scooters

Cambridge e-scooter company Superpedestrian announced a major expansion Tuesday, as it brought in $125 million of new investment and unveiled a new safety system to prevent riders from misbehaving. Continue reading →

Technology

Mass. lawmakers advance digital privacy bill

If passed, the bill would give citizens in the state far greater control over their online personal information. Continue reading →

Obituaries

John Singlaub, general who clashed with Jimmy Carter, dies at 100

General Singlaub waged clandestine warfare for the Army and the CIA from the World War II years to Vietnam. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Hargus Robbins, pianist on country music hits and seminal Bob Dylan album, dies at 84

A longtime member of Nashville’s so-called A-Team of first-call studio musicians, Mr. Robbins appeared on thousands of popular recordings made here between the late 1950s and mid-2010s. Continue reading →

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FOOD

At Chani’s Kosher Take-Out in Worcester, matzoh ball soup with a side of mitzvahs

According to the raves about Chani's Kosher Take-Out in Worcester, it's a Jewish deli worth the schlep. Continue reading →

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Toss French green lentils with bacon, sherry vinegar, and radicchio in this warm salad

Recipe for Warm Lentil Salad with Bacon from the Food section of The Boston Globe. Continue reading →

Food & Dining

Who couldn’t use a little Chocolate Therapy?

In honor of Valentine’s Day, organize a private virtual chocolate tasting with friends, a book club, or colleagues. Pam and David Griffin, owners of the Chocolate Therapy shop in Framingham, will be your guides. Continue reading →