Nation

Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court justice, pressed Arizona lawmakers to help reverse Trump’s loss, e-mails show

Wife of Supreme Court justice pressed Arizona lawmakers to help reverse Trump’s loss, emails show Continue reading →

Political notebook

Trump pays fines in NY contempt of court case

Former president Donald Trump has paid the $110,000 in fines he racked up after being held in contempt of court for being slow to respond to a civil subpoena issued by New York’s attorney general. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden’s approval dips to lowest of presidency, AP-NORC poll says

Only 39 percent of US adults approve of Biden’s performance as president, according to a Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research poll, a rating lower than already negative numbers from the month prior. Continue reading →

World

Former German chancellor resigns from Russian energy firm

Former chancellor, current member of Germany's ruling party, and official who helped deepen German energy dependence on Moscow Gerhard Schröder resigned from his chairman position at a Russian energy giant Friday. Continue reading →

World

In South Korea, Biden seeks to rebuild economic ties across Asia

President Biden began his first diplomatic mission in Asia on Friday by touring a Samsung semiconductor facility in South Korea. Continue reading →

World

Pope Francis’s refusal to condemn Putin spurs debate within Catholic Church

In the nearly three months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis has spoken repeatedly about the suffering of Ukrainians. He has, however, conspicuously avoided condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin as the aggressor. Continue reading →

OPINION

Consider this: Panel discussions around Boston, May 21-27

Panel discussions around Boston, May 21-27. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The mystery of the Patrick Rose file

The mayor of Boston says she’s not allowed to read the Boston Police Department file. Huh? Continue reading →

OPINION

How the Disinformation Governance Board fell victim to disinformation

For President Biden, the short-lived episode stands out as a self-inflicted political wound. The effort’s rollout was embarrassing, with a head-scratching, vague name that didn’t accurately reflect the board’s true scope. Continue reading →

Metro

After 17 years, Old South Church’s pioneering pastor steps aside

The Rev. Nancy Taylor will depart as the first female senior minister since the church’s founding in 1669, but the effects of her ministry will live on in myriad ways — from fostering racial and gender diversity, to ministering to the injured and traumatized following the Boston Marathon bombings, to securing the physical well-being of a National Historic Landmark. Continue reading →

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Rise of the hard-right Massachusetts GOP marks end of an era

For years, the state Republican Party has been a party at war — less with Democrats than with itself. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Stranded Boston school sports teams mark latest example of BPS busing woes

The larger busing problems in Boston predate the pandemic. A scathing review of the district released by the state in March 2020 described an inefficient system, and when Education Commissioner Jeff Riley announced a second review in March 2022, he again cited the transportation system as an area of concern. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

After a slow start to 2022 season, Red Sox offense finally getting on a good run

They had scored 58 runs in their previous 10 games entering Friday night, batting .285 over that span with an .840 OPS and 12 home runs. Continue reading →

Alex Speier | On Baseball

Perched on the Green Monster, former Red Sox outfielder Jonny Gomes catches Trevor Story’s grand slam ball

"You feel like you show up to the ballpark every day and see something that you’ve never seen before,” said Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Continue reading →

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Marcus Smart showed how much the Celtics missed him with a Game 2 tour de force

Coach Ime Udoka said Smart "gets everyone else in line," and that was evident in this huge win — which came with the usual Marcus Moments. Continue reading →

Business

Talbots to shut down Lakeville distribution center, lay off more than 275 employees

The Hingham-based women’s clothing chain has faced new challenges during the pandemic as many of its traditional customers stopped needing work attire. Continue reading →

Economy

Another awful week for stocks as recession fears mount

About $1.3 trillion in market value disappeared in the past five days. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

As tech stocks plummet, VCs focus on startup ‘centaurs’ — not unicorns

After two years of high-flying tech company valuations, prices are coming back down to earth. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Longtime New Yorker writer, editor Roger Angell dies at 101

A celebrated baseball writer and reigning man of letters, Roger Angell spent an unfaltering 70-plus years helping define The New Yorker’s urbane wit and style through his essays, humor pieces, and editing. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Donald K. Ross, leading public interest lawyer, dies at 78

Mr. Ross was one of the original Nader’s Raiders, a group that challenged government and corporate bureaucracy. Continue reading →

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Names

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez confirms she’s engaged

The 32-year-old New York congresswoman met her now-fiancé, Riley Roberts, while they were both undergraduates at Boston University. Continue reading →

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It’s finally warming up. Here are 7 waterside spots around Boston to cool down.

Here’s a quick list of places around the city where you can sunbathe, sail, or take a dip, now that the temperatures are starting to climb. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Pops open season with a beautiful beast of a show

Performances highlight the magical works of Disney and composer Alan Menken, whose music fueled the stories of Ariel, Belle, Aladdin, Rapunzel, Hercules, and Audreys I and II. Continue reading →