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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Nation

19 students, 2 adults killed in Texas elementary school shooting, officials say

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the suspected shooter, an 18-year-old man, also died and was believed to be killed by responding officers. Continue reading →

Politics

Kemp cruises to victory in Georgia, dealing blow to Trump but not his voter fraud lies

Still, a vote for Governor Brian Kemp did not necessarily signify a rejection of former president Donald Trump or his claims of fraud. Continue reading →

Health

People who rebound with COVID-19 after Paxlovid may be highly contagious, new studies suggest

The findings come as federal regulators issued a warning about Paxlovid rebounds. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

State education commissioner says he’ll give city time on a plan for Boston Public Schools

The discussion came one day after the release of the state’s latest report on Boston schools, which tracked the district’s progress since 2020 in addressing a series of critical shortcomings. Continue reading →

Business

In Porter Square, a fight rages for the future of Cambridge streets

An ambitious plan to add protected bike lanes around the city has spurred a raucous public spat between businesses, city officials, and transit advocates. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Birthrate ticks up 1%, halting a steady decline

The slight increase in the birthrate halted what had been a consistent decline since 2014. Continue reading →

Political notebook

Insurrectionists can be barred from office, appeals court says

The decision came in the case of Republican Representative Madison Cawthorn, who before losing his House primary this month faced a challenge from North Carolina voters arguing that his actions around the Jan. 6, 2021, US Capitol attack made him ineligible for future public service. Continue reading →

Virus Notebook

Another Omicron subvariant has become dominant among US cases

For the first time since February, the United States recently began averaging more than 100,000 new confirmed cases per day again, according to a New York Times database. Continue reading →

The World

World

US pushes Russia toward default by blocking debt payments

Some sanctions experts say failure to make those payments would cement long-term consequences for Russia, ensuring investors stay away from the country even if the war ends. Continue reading →

World

Biden’s words on Taiwan leave allies in an awkward spot

President Biden's comments, when he answered “yes” after being asked if he “was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan,” left political leaders around the world trying to determine his true thinking and calibrate their own positions. Continue reading →

World

Russia and China hold military exercise in East Asia as Biden visits

The military activity was a significant sign that the partnership between China and Russia has not weakened even as the 3-month-old war in Ukraine has resulted in thousands of civilian deaths. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Biden takes the ‘ambiguity’ out of defending Taiwan

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looms large as the world gauges China’s ambitions. Continue reading →

OPINION

When it comes to gun control, our children are Generation Abandoned

Common-sense gun safety legislation routinely dies in the US Senate because of the filibuster. The Biden administration could get around the filibuster through executive orders, such as the recent one on ghost guns. Continue reading →

LETTERS

There is a systemic set of needs to fill in tackling racial wealth gap

Our residents get credentials in tech, STEM, and other skilled fields but still do not get the quality jobs they are trained for. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Mayor Michelle Wu says she has now read full Patrick Rose report

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Tuesday said she has now read the full, unredacted internal affairs report of Patrick M. Rose, the former Boston police officer and union president, who last month pleaded guilty to molesting half a dozen children over several decades. Continue reading →

Politics

Mayor Wu announces ‘warm weather’ plan to address humanitarian crisis at Mass. and Cass

The announcement comes amid growing anxiety among business owners and residents that crime and vagrancy have persisted. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

State Police superintendent’s son to face criminal charges for carrying unsecured weapons in his car

Reid Mason, son of the State Police superintendent, Colonel Christopher Mason, will face five counts of improper storage of firearms after a court hearing that was made public amid concerns that the younger Mason could get favorable treatment due to his father. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox 16, White Sox 3

Red Sox erupt early, cruise to sixth straight win

All nine Red Sox starters collected at least one hit, eight drove in at least one run, and seven had multiple hits. Continue reading →

tara sullivan

The Bruins definitely have problems to fix, but Bruce Cassidy isn’t one of them

Many of the issues hindering the team's progress seem to fall at the feet of general manager Don Sweeney, not the coach. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

Don’t overlook the importance of the Celtics winning the battle of the big men in Game 4

Al Horford and Robert Williams were highly effective on both ends of the court, particularly in neutralizing Game 3 star Bam Adebayo. Continue reading →

Business

Business

In Porter Square, a fight rages for the future of Cambridge streets

An ambitious plan to add protected bike lanes around the city has spurred a raucous public spat between businesses, city officials, and transit advocates. Continue reading →

Business

Hungary announces ‘state of danger’ over war in Ukraine

The decree allows the prime minister to sidestep Parliament in taking special measures and to invalidate existing laws. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Money, projects starting to flow at Suffolk Downs

Investor commits $775 million to finance housing at Suffolk Downs, while lab development is underway. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Kristine Gebbie, first AIDS czar, dies at 78

Dr. Gebbie was recruited by President Clinton in June 1993 to fulfill his campaign promise that he would make the disease a public health priority. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Theater

ArtsEmerson’s 2022-2023 season leans into social justice

Director of artistic programming Ronee Penoi says the season announced Monday is designed to appeal to theatergoers seeking "a conversation on how do we make the world a different place than the one we have now.” Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Overcoming COVID obstacles, ‘Champion’ is a winner

Boston Lyric Opera’s spare production of Terence Blanchard’s "opera in jazz" — about the life of prizefighter Emile Griffith — was a revelation. Continue reading →

FOOD

Kids crying fowl over boring dinners? Try these four new spots for fried chicken, burgers, and (plant-based) soft-serve

Take a night off from the grind and let someone else do the cooking at these kid-friendly restaurants. Continue reading →