Politics

In Jan. 6 cases, one judge stands out as the toughest punisher

As the number of people sentenced for crimes in the insurrection nears 200, an analysis of sentencing data shows that some judges are divided over how to punish the rioters, particularly for the low-level misdemeanors arising from the attack. Continue reading →

Nation

Pfizer COVID-19 appears effective for kids under 5

Federal health officials said Sunday that kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe and effective for kids under 5, a key step toward a long-awaited decision to begin vaccinating the youngest American children. Continue reading →

Nation

Record heat sears Texas and central US this weekend

Temperatures above 100 degrees are expected in Texas on Sunday, and hot conditions will spread north this week. Continue reading →

World

Poland shows the risks for women when abortion is banned

Poland offers a glimpse of a country where abortion is already practically out of reach even in the gravest circumstances. Continue reading →

World

Tough questions for West as Ukraine cities teeter

With the momentum of the war shifting more decisively in Russia’s favor, Ukraine’s allies — their economies threatened and their resolve tested — may soon find themselves forced to confront far more fundamental questions than what sort of weapons to provide, including whether to put pressure on Ukraine to reach a peace agreement with Russia. Continue reading →

World

Bolsonaro’s new ally in questioning Brazil’s election: the military

With just over four months until one of the most consequential votes in Latin America in years, a high-stakes clash is forming. On one side, Bolsonaro, some military leaders, and many right-wing voters argue that the election is open to fraud. On the other, politicians, judges, foreign diplomats and journalists are ringing the alarm that Bolsonaro is setting the stage for an attempted coup. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

BPD needs more safeguards for its growing drone surveillance program

The increased use of drones by Boston Police has raised concerns about people’s privacy rights. BPD needs better answers to reassure the public. Continue reading →

OPINION

Blue is the new green: How business can protect the ocean

Business leaders can make a difference by working together to invest in our greatest global asset, setting standards and policies that protect the blue economy, and tackling climate change. Continue reading →

LETTERS

With insufficient funds and staff, we’re loving our state parks to death

An agency of DCR’s scope and legislative mandate needs to be funded and staffed in a manner that adequately addresses the capital and operational obligations inherent in its mission. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Like moving deck chairs on the Titanic’: mixed local reactions to Senate gun control deal

A bipartisan agreement struck by Senate dealmakers on proposed gun safety measures was met with mixed reactions from local advocates and members of the state’s congressional delegation Sunday. Continue reading →

Transportation

It’s been eight months since a T escalator maimed riders. The machine remains out of service.

The MBTA still doesn’t have an answer for why the escalator at Back Bay station catapulted backward on Sept. 26, 2021, injuring nine. Its website says the escalator is “unavailable due to maintenance.” Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Kayaker finds body believed to be missing 6-year-old boy in Merrimack River

A body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy from Lowell who fell into the Merrimack River Thursday was found by a kayaker during a days-long search by investigators Sunday, authorities said. Continue reading →

Stan Grossfeld

The story of Titleist, the No. 1 golf ball at the US Open, started with a wobbly putt

Phil Young insisted there was something wrong with his golf ball and set about creating a more perfect ball. Continue reading →

ON BASKETBALL

The Celtics need Jayson Tatum to save a tied series so many believe they’ve already lost

Monday is a critical game on the resumes of Jayson Tatum, Ime Udoka, and the Celtics, as there may have never been such a lopsided public opinion on a 2-2, best-of-seven series. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Al Horford’s brother Jon doesn’t get many breaks from campaigning for the Michigan House of Representatives, but he made it to Game 4

Jon spends hours each day walking the neighborhoods of the state’s 77th district, knocking on doors to introduce himself to potential constituents. Continue reading →

Business

French projections: Macron’s centrists will keep a majority

Still, the president's party was expected to emerge with a much smaller number of seats than five years ago, complicating his efforts to raise the retirement age in France. Continue reading →

Innovation economy

For ProfitWell, it’s all about getting the price right

The Boston startup, which helps companies decide how much to charge for products and services, was just acquired by London-based Paddle for $200 million. Continue reading →

Business

Paying $10 or more for a beer? Here’s why it’s approaching the cost of wine and cocktails.

The beer is getting better and the options are seemingly endless — but it’s also getting more expensive to make and sell. That’s causing a carbohydrate letdown of sorts when the tab arrives. Continue reading →

Obituaries

John Merriman, eminent historian of France, is dead at 75

John Merriman spent nearly all his teaching career at Yale, a rumpled figure who used his storytelling gifts to animate his lectures on French and European history. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Don Perkins, 6-time Pro Bowl RB with Cowboys, dies at 84

Don Perkins rushed for 6,217 yards in 107 games with the Cowboys from 1961-68 and his 42 rushing touchdowns rank fifth in team history. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Prominent Democratic operative Joe Grandmaison dies at 79

Mr. Grandmaison led a number of political campaigns, including that of Michael Dukakis's successful gubernatorial run in 1974. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

#ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began

In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries, reaching vast audiences in headlines and on screen with a message that activists have long struggled to get across. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

In the Huntington’s ‘Common Ground Revisited,’ Boston’s busing crisis is part of a much larger story

Kirsten Greenidge is the right playwright to tackle a tale as sprawling and tangled as the 1970s busing crisis — as well as what came before, and, crucially, what came after. Continue reading →

Theater

‘A Strange Loop’ wins Tony for best musical, ‘Lehman Trilogy’ for best play as Broadway celebrates its comeback

Sunday night’s Tony Awards ceremony had the flavor of an industry giving itself a much-needed pep talk while simultaneously sending a message to TV viewers that Broadway is back — and more diverse than ever. Continue reading →