Nation

Biden showcases deficit progress in bid to counter critics

President Biden on Wednesday highlighted new figures showing the government’s red ink will grow less than expected this year and the national debt will shrink this quarter as he tried to counter criticism of his economic leadership amid growing dismay over inflation going into midterm elections that will decide control of Congress. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Cawthorn fighting ballot challenge in N.C.

Representative Madison Cawthorn is fighting an effort to keep him off the ballot in North Carolina, arguing that state officials cannot disqualify him based on his call for a “fight” to keep President Biden from taking office. Continue reading →

Nation

Abortion has long been complicated for Biden. Now he leads the fight.

The president's views on abortion — at least as a political matter — have steadily shifted in a way that has in recent years placed him in line with his party but at uncomfortable odds with his church. Continue reading →

World

Japan says it needs nuclear power. Can host towns ever trust it again?

For the first time since the Fukushima catastrophe, a small majority of the Japanese public has expressed support for bringing the plants back online, indicating a growing awareness that the world’s third-largest economy may struggle to keep the lights on as it confronts its own limited resources during a time of geopolitical upheaval. Continue reading →

World

Sinn Fein eyes historic win in Northern Ireland election

Ever since Northern Ireland was founded as a Protestant-majority state a century ago, its governments have been led by unionist politicians who defined themselves as British. That may be about to change. Continue reading →

World

As Boris Johnson is cheered in Ukraine, UK voters prepare to punish his party

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was cheered with multiple standing ovations when he addressed the Ukrainian parliament this week. But while the prime minister isn't being hailed as much of a hero back in Britain. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Baker’s housing law is ruffling suburban feathers. Good.

For a century, Boston’s wealthy suburbs have abused zoning to stymie affordable housing and build a racially segregated region. Continue reading →

OPINION

The new Supreme Court’s iron fist

If the right of a woman to decide whether to have a baby won’t qualify as a guaranteed right, then neither will most of the rights you have long assumed are yours. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Whole new landscape, politically and medically, as Roe is targeted

The women who have abortions are people who surround you every day. Women’s lives and the contributions we make to society would be directly affected if abortion is overturned. Continue reading →

Metro

Alito’s hall-of-mirrors opinion on Roe reveals the GOP’s death spiral

The draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade is so expansive that it may imperil other rights beyond abortion, including contraception, same-sex marriage, and rights for trans people. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Collapse of building’s catwalk injures 3 workers in South Boston

The accident happened at the iconic Boston Edison power plant in South Boston. Continue reading →

Politics

On ‘millionaires tax’ ballot question, Mass. high court weighs just how well voters speak legalese

Arguments before the Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday focused on how the tax-raising constitutional amendment should be summarized for voters. Continue reading →

Commentary

What does the future hold for Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez?

Vázquez, the longest-tenured member of the organization, will be a free agent at the end of the season. Continue reading →

Game 2 I Hurricanes 5, Bruins 2

Bruins lose again to Hurricanes, trail series, 2-0

Patrice Bergeron scored both goals for the Bruins. Game 3 is Friday night in Boston. Continue reading →

Bruins notebook

Hampus Lindholm exits Game 2 after absorbing hard hit from Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov

Lindholm’s status going forward, as the Bruins trail the series, 2-0, after Wednesday’s 5-2 loss, is uncertain. Continue reading →

ON THE STREET

Take a look at the Malden waterway you may have never heard of

The narrow Malden River was lined with factories and filled with their waste for centuries. Now, there’s a slow but deliberate effort underway to change that. Continue reading →

ON THE STREET

Malden’s Gaming District puts its downtown in play

Its downtown has what might possibly be the nation’s only gaming district — complete with karaoke, comic books, a science lab-themed mini-golf attraction, and the Swedish gaming phenomenon Boda Borg. Continue reading →

Business

Fed raises rates half a percentage point, its largest increase since 2000

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a half-percentage point and announced a plan to shrink its massive bond holdings, decisive measures aimed at tamping down the fastest inflation in four decades. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Walden, computer scientist at dawn of Internet, dies at 79

A computer programmer with Bolt, Beranek and Newman, Mr. Walden was part of a team developing a system that evolved into today’s network routers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Régine, whose discotheque gave nightlife a new dawn, dies at 92

Her Chez Régine in Paris was widely regarded as the world’s first discothèque. In the 1970s, she would build a $500 million empire of 23 clubs in Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas, including Régine’s in Manhattan, the most famous nightspot of its era. Continue reading →

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Dance Preview

Two Irish dance extravaganzas step into town

"Riverdance" makes its 10th Boston appearance, while "Celtic Illusion" arrives as part of its first US tour. Continue reading →

Working On It

I know, I know, I’m overthinking it

A new book by Allison Raskin offers tips for overthinkers for building healthier, happier relationships — romantic and otherwise. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Olivia Rodrigo in the driver’s seat at Roadrunner

Rodrigo, whose overflowing charisma and vocal prowess have breathed new life into pop, delivered a high-energy set for her Boston fans. Continue reading →