Nation

Videos of shooting of Ohio man by police raise more questions

Following the release of the videos, hundreds of protesters marched in downtown Akron, demanding justice for Walker and decrying police violence, as Walker’s family urged the community to remain peaceful. Continue reading →

Nation

The long path to reclaim abortion rights

Attempting to recover from their staggering loss in the Supreme Court, abortion rights groups have mounted a multilevel legal and political attack aimed at blocking and reversing abortion bans in courts and at ballot boxes across the country. Continue reading →

Politics

76 fake charities shared a mailbox. The IRS kept approving more.

The “American Cancer Society of Michigan,” state authorities say, was a fake charity. And not even a good fake. Continue reading →

World

As city falls, Ukraine’s last hope in Luhansk falls with it

The last major city held by Ukraine in the heavily contested eastern province of Luhansk has fallen, military officials on both sides said Sunday, giving Moscow a milestone victory in its campaign to capture the Donbas, the mineral-rich region bordering Russia that has long been in President Vladimir Putin’s sights. Continue reading →

World

3 dead, 3 critically wounded in shooting at Denmark mall

COPENHAGEN — A gunman opened fire inside a busy shopping mall in the Danish capital Sunday, killing three people and critically wounding three others, police said. Continue reading →

World

Investigators of war crimes in Ukraine face formidable challenges

KOROPY, Ukraine — Four men tugged at long strips of fabric to lift a coffin out of the gaping hole in the backyard of a small house. They flung the lid open to reveal the moldy corpse of Oleksiy Ketler, who had been killed instantly by shrapnel when a mortar fell on the road in Koropy, a village outside Khavkiv in northeastern Ukraine, in March. Continue reading →

OPINION

Despite the Supreme Court, momentum is building to combat climate change

Fortunes, by way of good paying jobs and industry profits, will favor the bold by the billions. Continue reading →

OPINION

Gender-affirming health care is simply good health care

This year, we have seen an unprecedented increase in state legislatures condemning and even making a felony of gender-affirming care. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Girding for a fight to protect women’s rights

In the halls of continuing care facilities all over the United States are women who have lived through the terror of unwanted pregnancies and the political rants of those who want to deprive us of our economic independence and right to decide on our medical care. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

As monkeypox cases mount, health officials, advocates try to prevent spread, stigma to gay community

Even as scientists and health officials race to learn more about the mysterious monkeypox outbreak in the United States, one thing seems clear: confusion and misinformation about the virus are spreading faster than the infectious disease itself. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Black drivers pulled over in Boston at 2.4 times the rate of white drivers, new study finds

The results stand in stark contrast to statewide research conducted by the Massachusetts public safety office in February that found ‘no support’ for racial disparities in traffic stops. Continue reading →

Health

Pandemic widened disparities in postpartum care, study of Boston-area women finds

The research from Brigham and Women's Hospital found that postpartum care, after dropping among all races in the first quarter of 2020, rebounded more slowly among Black and Hispanic parents. Continue reading →

on baseball

No rest for the weary as Red Sox prepare for 17-game stretch against American League East

After finishing a 5-4 road trip with a win over the Cubs, the Red Sox will begin a vital stretch against the Rays on Monday at Fenway Park. Continue reading →

BRUINS

Jim Montgomery proved his mettle with young players decades ago, with one you know: Paul Kariya

The 1993-93 Maine Black Bears men's hockey team are the best team in the history of the college game, and they earned that place because of the way new Bruins coach Montgomery, the team captain, took a future Hall of Famer under his wing. Continue reading →

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Red Sox avoid series sweep, throwing error leads to extra-inning win over Cubs

A throwing error by Cubs pitcher Rowan Wick brought home the winning runs in the 11th inning as Boston finishes its road trip with a record of 5-4. Continue reading →

Business

As the economy wobbles, where does that leave workers?

A number of companies have started laying off workers, even though many employers are still desperate to fill jobs. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

Boundless Robotics is making marijuana growing easy

The Boston-based startup has developed Annaboto, an indoor cannabis growing system that uses artificial intelligence to manage the growing cycle. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Eversource faces conflict of interest questions in wind-energy contracts

State lawmakers aim to rein in utility company influence when it comes to selecting wind farm projects off the Massachusetts coast. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Peter Brook, celebrated stage director of scale and humanity, dies at 97

Ambitious, adventurous, and endlessly creative, Mr. Brook staged almost 100 productions across the globe over his long and acclaimed career. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bruce Katz, cofounder of Rockport Shoes in Marlborough, dies at 75

Mr. Katz helped create Rockport, a pioneer in the use of features such as cushioned, removable orthotics in shoes. Continue reading →

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MUSIC REVIEW

Dead & Company weather the storm at Gillette

A lengthy downpour interrupted the band's performance, but it didn't disturb their groove. Continue reading →

Names

It’s a midsummer night’s dream: Seven ways to experience Shakespeare this season

This summer has productions from well-established organizations like the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and the Boston Lyric Opera, as well as new outfits like the Cape Cod Shakespeare Festival — which began in 2021 — in Chatham. Continue reading →

Arts

6 podcasts to make you feel good

It seems there’s never a shortage of things to feel bad about: The year has so far brought us skyrocketing inflation, a brutal war in Europe, relentless gun violence and the Jan. 6 hearings. And while podcasts can be a valuable way to delve deeper into the headlines, they can also provide escapism if all you really want to do is switch off. Continue reading →