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Social Justice

Priced out of the city, Black Bostonians are finding their dream homes on the South Shore

The shift of Boston residents to Brockton and a few other nearby towns underscores the challenges the city of Boston faces in keeping Black and brown residents who were born there and want to stay, but have been priced out of the city’s sizzling real estate market. Continue reading →

Arts

After fleeing to Salem, a Ukrainian museum director leads a global effort to preserve her country’s heritage

For Oleksandra Kovalchuk, acting director of the Odesa Fine Arts Museum, the fight to save Ukraine’s art is part of a larger battle to preserve its identity as a free and independent country. Continue reading →

Politics

A new conservative majority poised to overturn Roe could spell the end of the Roberts court

As the draft opinion on abortion rights show, an emboldened group of justices to the right of Roberts no longer needs the deeply conservative, but more cautious and institutionalist, chief to join them to hand down rulings. Continue reading →

Biotech

COVID shots made Moderna biotech’s biggest star, but what now?

Flush with billions in cash, Moderna is poised to make headway in mRNA vaccines and therapies for a range of diseases from the flu to HIV to cancer. But scientific and economic hurdles make the success of those programs far from guaranteed. Continue reading →

World

South Korea: North Korea test-fired missile from submarine

The US military's Indo-Pacific Command said it a statement that while the launch did not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or to its allies, it “highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s illicit weapons program." Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

In Nebraska, a Trump-inspired candidate cracks open divide in the GOP

In a state long known for genteel, collaborative politics and, for the past 24 years, one-party rule, Charles Herbster’s bid has cracked his party into three camps, with Trump supporters, establishment conservatives and business-friendly moderates battling for power. Continue reading →

Nation

These LGBTQ lawmakers want to make their states a refuge for trans kids

Legislators say the effort was inspired by “sanctuary” laws that have similarly shielded undocumented immigrants, and, more recently, those seeking abortions from states where that care has been restricted and/or criminalized. Continue reading →

Nation

Goodwill sold a bust for $34.99. It’s an ancient Roman relic.

Laura Young was browsing through a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas, in 2018 when she found a bust for sale. It was resting on the floor, under a table, and had a yellow price tag slapped on its cheek: $34.99. She bought it. Continue reading →

The World

World

How the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll still makes Australia sing

Thousands of Elvi were out there in the middle of Australia, ages 5 to 85, with more pompadours and leisure suits than anyone could count. Continue reading →

World

Jill Biden meets with Ukrainian mothers and children in Romania

First lady Jill Biden met with Ukrainian refugees in Romania Saturday, listening to harrowing stories from women who fled Russian bombs and visiting with children as young as 5 who told her that their only wish was to return home. Continue reading →

World

Russia’s grave miscalculation: Ukrainians would collaborate

The solicitation to commit treason came to Oleksandr Vilkul on the second day of the war, in a phone call from an old colleague. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Women who refused to let gender roles get in their way

In her new book, a comedy writer shares stories about women who thrived by pretending to be men. Continue reading →

LETTERS

‘Philip Guston Now,’ finally

I am saddened that Americans are assumed to be unable to deal with images and knowledge of past outrages. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Massachusetts should have a state-owned bank

Though the idea of a public bank has come up and failed in the Legislature in the past, lawmakers should give it a second look. Continue reading →

Metro

Social Justice

Massachusetts is segregated. Here’s why.

Here are some of the factors at play. Continue reading →

RI NEWS

A family fled Afghanistan and found support in a Wickford, R.I., sponsorship circle

A group of residents, mostly strangers, came together with a mission in mind: to welcome the Nooris, a family from Afghanistan who escaped during the US withdrawal last August. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Abortion rights protesters, led by women dressed as handmaids, gather at State House

On Saturday, they marched to the State House to protest the Supreme Court draft decision leaked last week that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Continue reading →

Sports

INSTANT ANALYSIS

Observations as the Celtics come from 14 down in fourth quarter, but Bucks eke out Game 3 win

The Celtics pulled ahead in the final two minutes after an awful third quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday, however, put Milwaukee back ahead, and a frantic attempt to tie it in the final seconds fell short. Continue reading →

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

It was a tough finish, but all is not lost for Celtics

Despite its shooting woes, and a huge game from the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston looked like the better team and almost pulled out a Game 3 win. Continue reading →

white sox 3, red sox 1 (10 innings)

Red Sox fall in 10 innings after blowing one-run lead in ninth to White Sox

Nick Pivetta tossed six scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing five hits, but the bullpen blew its ninth save of the season. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

Please tell us how much you liked this article

Customer service surveys are proliferating. But when anything less than five stars is considered failure, just how fair and meaningful is our feedback? Continue reading →

IDEAS

Americans can prove Alito wrong at the ballot box

The draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade professes an indifference to public opinion. But the justices may think twice if voters rebuke Republicans this fall and in 2024. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Maria Marcus, public interest lawyer and mentor, dies at 88

A law professor who as a public interest lawyer defended civil rights in the South, Maria Marcus successfully argued six cases before the US Supreme Court representing New York state, in one instance winning unemployment benefits for striking workers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Johnnie A. Jones Sr. dies at 102; a civil rights lawyer early on

The first Black warrant officer in the Army and later a litigator, Johnnie A. Jones Sr. became involved in numerous civil rights cases, often working with the NAACP and the Congress of Racial Equality. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

We did all the planning; all you need to do is enjoy. Continue reading →

BACK TO BOSTON

Favorite restaurants (old and new) in Boston

Eating here will help you discover the city for the first time, or fall in love all over again. Continue reading →

BACK TO BOSTON

Globe staffers share their favorite Boston spots. Tell us: What are yours?

These are a few of our favorite things. Continue reading →

Travel

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

How to spend a perfect weekend in Boston

We did all the planning; all you need to do is enjoy. Continue reading →

BACK TO BOSTON

Globe staffers share their favorite Boston spots. Tell us: What are yours?

These are a few of our favorite things. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

A moving experience: What it really takes to relocate an entire house

It’s daunting enough to move all your belongings from one house to another, but what about moving the house itself, too? Continue reading →

Real Estate

Ask the Gardener: How to revive a rhododendron

Plus, tips on hiring someone to help you pick out the right plants. Continue reading →