Politics

Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot

The indictment is further evidence of how far the Justice Department is going to prosecute the leaders of extremist groups whose members are suspected to have planned and attacked the Capitol, even if they weren’t in attendance themselves. Continue reading →

Politics

Florida Legislature passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, which Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law

Florida’s Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people. Continue reading →

Political notebook

Collins praises ‘helpful’ meeting with Supreme Court nominee

Senator Susan Collins, one of the few Republicans who is seen as a potential yes vote to confirm President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, did not say whether she was leaning toward supporting the judge. Continue reading →

World

UN human rights chief to visit China

The United Nations’ top human rights official said Tuesday that China would allow her to visit the country and examine conditions there, including in the Xinjiang region, a startling twist after years of negotiations and stonewalling by Beijing. Continue reading →

World

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it launched 2nd satellite

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Tuesday it launched a second reconnaissance satellite into space as world powers await Tehran’s decision in negotiations over its tattered nuclear deal. Continue reading →

World

How Maori stepped in to save a towering tree crucial to their identity

In an ancient grove in northern New Zealand, the mighty conifer known as Tāne Mahuta, lord of the forest, is threatened by the encroachment of a deadly enemy. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

High school basketball teams pay the price for latest BPS blunder

Failure to perform basic functions, such as filing forms or keeping database records, has become par for the course in the Boston Public Schools. Continue reading →

OPINION

Execute Tsarnaev

The federal government has been unflagging in its resolve to bring the Marathon bomber to justice. Now it should finish the job. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Don’t overlook community groups’ efforts in seeding Green Line’s path

Will new growth benefit local residents and businesses? Unless more binding agreements are negotiated with developers, only the investors will reap the rewards of the "change" coming to Somerville. Continue reading →

Politics

‘The good old boy network has worked very well’: Boston city workers of color decry culture of nepotism

Boston city employees of color Tuesday spoke out against a culture of nepotism and unfair treatment within city departments during a hearing that probed hiring and promotional practices. Continue reading →

Metro

Palm-size invasive spiders could eventually colonize East Coast, including Boston

The joro spider, native to Japan, is spreading throughout the southeastern United States, though it isn’t dangerous or aggressive to humans. By one expert’s estimate, it would take 5-10 years for the spider to make its way to New England. Continue reading →

Politics

To-go cocktails, expanded outdoor dining could stay legal in Mass. until spring 2023

The Massachusetts House is readying a $1.6 billion mid-year spending bill that would further extend pandemic-era rules allowing restaurants to sell to-go cocktails and offer expanded outdoor dining until spring 2023 — and pour hundreds of millions of more dollars into COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccine efforts. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Breaking down the Russell Wilson trade, and Aaron Rodgers’s new contract with the Packers

Wilson had an incredible 10-year run in Seattle, with nine Pro Bowls, eight playoff appearances, two trips to the Super Bowl, and one championship. Continue reading →

gary washburn | on basketball

Isaiah Thomas longs to be with the Celtics again, but the call is not coming

Thomas believes he is hurt by the perception that he is a shell of the player he once was and that he can't play adequate defense. Continue reading →

MLB Lockout

Cancellation of games appears to be growing as Major League Baseball negotiates into the night

The players' initial reaction to the owners' latest proposal was that the sides remain far apart on an agreement. Continue reading →

Business

Biden bans Russia oil imports, toughening toll on Russian economy in retaliation for invasion of Ukraine

President Biden on Tuesday banned imports of Russian oil, gas, and coal in response to what he called President Vladimir Putin’s “vicious war of choice” in Ukraine, but he warned Americans that the decision to inflict economic pain on Russia would inevitably mean higher gas prices at home. Continue reading →

Business

Boston hospitals recoup millions in debt from Kuwaiti government

As the pandemic pummeled their finances, some of the state’s most prominent hospitals had a different multimillion-dollar threat looming — overdue payments from the country of Kuwait. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

With tech stocks down, how long will Wayfair’s pandemic gains last?

The Boston online retailer's sales exploded during the first year of the pandemic but have since been slumping. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mitchell Ryan, who played the villain in ‘Lethal Weapon,’ dies at 88

The actor was also known for his role in the gothic soap opera “Dark Shadows.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mitchell Ryan, who played the villain in ‘Lethal Weapon,’ dies at 88

The actor was also known for his role in the gothic soap opera “Dark Shadows.” Continue reading →

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MUSIC REVIEW

Bohemian rhapsodies: Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Sunday’s concert marked the ensemble’s 13th Celebrity Series event and featured Dvořák and more. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At the Paradise, Wet Leg show what the buzz is all about

The British indie band's strong set and joyous stage presence Monday night established them as much more than a momentary sensation. Continue reading →

Music

Itzhak Perlman in his own words at Music Worcester

The celebrated violinist returns with two performances — and plenty of stories. Continue reading →