Nation

Scouts reach deal with Catholic committee in BSA bankruptcy

A committee representing several Catholic entities in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy has reached a settlement with the BSA and is withdrawing its objections to its proposed reorganization plan, attorneys told a judge Friday. Continue reading →

Politics

After stumbles, Biden’s health secretary seeks a reboot

Becerra has been sailing in rocky seas, battered by criticism that he appeared disengaged from the Biden administration’s pandemic response. Now he is seeking a reboot, aware that his tenure will be defined by how he handles the fallout from the pandemic. Continue reading →

Nation

There’s a messaging battle right now over America’s energy future

The uninhibited burning of fossil fuels for more than a century has already warmed the planet significantly, and cleaner and more sustainable sources of power are urgently needed in order to avoid further catastrophic changes to the environment. Continue reading →

World

Pope releases Vatican reform, gives weight to fighting abuse

The 54-page text, titled “Praedicate Evanglium,” or “Proclaiming the Gospel,” replaces the founding constitution “Pastor Bonus” that was penned by St. John Paul II in 1988. Continue reading →

World

Hot poles: Antarctica, Arctic 70 and 50 degrees above normal

Earth’s poles are undergoing simultaneous freakish extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees (40 degrees Celsius) warmer than average and areas of the Arctic more than 50 degrees (30 degrees Celsius) warmer than average. Continue reading →

World

A ‘killing stone’ broke in Japan. Is a demon on the loose?

With so much going wrong in the world, should we now also worry about a nine-tailed fox demoness that may be loose in a forest in Japan? Continue reading →

LETTERS

In 2015, Merkel made powerful 3-word statement on refugees

Where are our leaders in the United States who would show such courage and simply say, "We can do it"? Continue reading →

LETTERS

The comparable struggles of Ukraine, Ireland

Each has seen their yearning for self-determination repeatedly thwarted by undemocratic, brutal governments and their military forces. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

There is no silver bullet against misinformation. But there are solutions.

Policy makers have to start thinking of radicalization and the spread of conspiracy theories as a long-term problem — one that requires a solution that spans a generation or more. Continue reading →

TOM FARRAGHER

Facelift for a fabled submarine that has sailed into history

The USS Nautilus is “the foundation on which the entire nuclear Navy is built." Continue reading →

RI BUSINESS

In downtown Providence, a cobbler brings a street — and the art of shoe repair — back to its roots

The art of shoe repair tends to be an old world affair as cobblers and the shoemaking trade flourished over the course of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Continue reading →

Politics

HIV outbreak among drug users accelerates in Boston

The state’s Department of Public Health linked the spike to the “persistent presence of fentanyl” in the drug supply. Continue reading →

John Powers | On College hockey

UMass may have won, but UConn is on a similar path

These are two programs that came from the same place, lower-division aspirants that joined the Division 1 fast lane and immediately became everyone’s favorite opponent. Continue reading →

dan shaughnessy

It looks as though the frugal, bottom-line Red Sox are here to stay, and other thoughts

I believe the success of 2021 is going to haunt the Sox. They hit on some bargain-basement pickups and seem convinced that is the way to go. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins acquire defenseman Hampus Lindholm from Ducks to fill a huge hole

The Bruins are sending the Ducks defensemen Urho Vaakanainen and John Moore, and a first-round pick this year. Continue reading →

Business

As Green Line comes in, Union Square residents worry they’ll be pushed out

The new Green Line service — its first spur to Union Square opens Monday — is quickening the transformation of Somerville, where two-thirds of residents rent. Many worry that by the time the train is fully operational later this year, the working-class residents who could benefit from it most might be gone for good. Continue reading →

Business

As Green Line comes in, Union Square residents worry they’ll be pushed out

The new Green Line service — its first spur to Union Square opens Monday — is quickening the transformation of Somerville, where two-thirds of residents rent. Many worry that by the time the train is fully operational later this year, the working-class residents who could benefit from it most might be gone for good. Continue reading →

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IDEAS

The only way to fix Boston schools once and for all

Nothing changes public schools as dramatically as a sweeping lawsuit can. Continue reading →

IDEAS

How to reach a Russian (or American) who is lost in a sea of disinformation

If you have family members who have gotten separated from reality, try a technique known as “conversational receptiveness.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Barrie Cassileth, who transformed cancer care, dies at 83

The founder of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, Barrie Cassileth drew a bright line between alternative medicine, which she often dismissed as quackery, and what she called complementary medicine, which attempts to alleviate the symptoms of cancer and its treatments. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Representative Don Young, longest-serving congressmember, dies

Young, who was first elected to the US House in 1973, was known for his brusque style. Continue reading →

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Music

‘Song Exploder’ creator Hrishikesh Hirway has some songs of his own

The host of the popular podcast and Netflix series, who grew up in Peabody, has resumed his own career as a musician, with some lessons learned from the artists he's interviewed. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

A guide to streaming services for mixers and matchers

Subscribe. Cancel. Repeat. Here are some bingeing options for TV viewers who aren’t hung up on commitment. Continue reading →

TABLES

Create closes at Bow Market; D.C.’s Via Sophia moves to Maine

Plus, Miznon inches closer to opening in the Seaport, and Medford gets more pizza. Continue reading →

FOOD & TRAVEL

We asked Globe readers to share their favorite places to get chowder in New England. Here’s what they said.

Be it thick or thin, creamy or clear, brimming with chunks of fish or dotted with clams, one thing is certain: Chowder is the ultimate New England comfort food. Continue reading →

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

How a small Cape Cod hotel evolved into a $20 million resort. Next month, it’s getting even bigger.

After an extensive renovation, the Pelham House Resort is about to undergo a growth spurt. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Downsizing doesn’t have to be a lonely existence

Design experts offer tips for making your space multipurpose and ready to entertain. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: For under $500k, a freestanding Gloucester condo steps from the water

This Victorian cottage is perfect for downsizers, first-time home buyers, or vacationers. Continue reading →