Nation

Judges rule on state abortion restrictions, shape Roe impact

SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah judge granted a request from Planned Parenthood to delay implementing the state’s trigger law banning most abortions, as implications of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade reverberate nationwide. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats schedule votes on abortion access but lack a legislative path

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress, under pressure to take quick action in response to the Supreme Court’s decision striking down abortion rights, are planning to hold votes this week on legislation that seeks to preserve access to abortions in the post-Roe v. Wade era. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden celebration of new gun law clouded by latest shooting

President Biden welcomed a crowd to the White House lawn Monday to showcase a new law meant to reduce gun violence, celebrating “real progress” after years of inaction. But he also lamented the country remains “awash in weapons of war” — with the 16-day-old law already overshadowed by yet another horrific mass shooting. Continue reading →

World

A hail of Russian strikes brings terror to Ukraine’s east

Russian strikes killed at least eight people in eastern Ukraine in 24 hours and the death toll from an apartment complex hit by Russian rockets grew as well, local officials said Monday, a chilling reminder of the devastation Russia has inflicted on civilians, even as its military pauses its drive to seize Ukrainian territory. Continue reading →

World

A year after mass protest, Cubans face stark choice: ‘prison or exile’

One year after Cubans took to the streets in one of the largest protest movements since the Communist government took power six decades ago, hundreds of demonstrators are languishing in prison while tens of thousands have fled repression and destitution on the island. Continue reading →

World

Poland marks WWII-era massacre by Ukrainian nationalists

WARSAW — Poland’s leaders marked the anniversary of the World War II-era Ukrainian massacre of Poles Monday by stressing that only the full truth about the neighborly violence that Poland describes as genocide can strengthen and serve bilateral ties in the future. Continue reading →

OPINION

Many countries have given us a preview of what’s to come with COVID subvariant BA.5. Prepare.

Our fate over the next few months will be defined by not only the behavior of BA.5 and emerging subvariants, but by human behavior. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Taxpayers about to catch an overdue break

With surplus cash in the till, lawmakers plot permanent tax code changes. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Morality is not unchanging — just ask a former Catholic

My own morals say that supporting kind and equal treatment of Black and LGBTQ Americans reflects the very essence of Jesus’ teachings. Continue reading →

Politics

The Legislature wants to give tax rebates to many, but not all. Some lawmakers and experts say more help for low-income families is needed.

State Senator Diana DiZoglio sent a letter to Senate President Karen E. Spilka calling the proposal “unsupportable.” Top lawmakers, however, point to pandemic relief that recently went to low-income residents. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. high court rejects GOP challenge to mail-in voting

Secretary of State William F. Galvin's office has begun printing more than 4 million mail-in ballot applications to send out next week. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Even the ice cream man can’t hide from inflation

Cost increases are putting pressure on local ice cream businesses as owners 'cross fingers' they'll end up in the black by summer's end. Continue reading →

Bruins

Jim Montgomery brings upbeat attitude to his second chance as an NHL coach

He is once again trying to win hockey games. He is grateful for the chance to do so. Continue reading →

RAYS 10, RED SOX 5

Red Sox erase another early hole, but give Rays too much help in messy loss

Boston trailed, 5-1, after just two innings following another slow start from rookie Brayan Bello, and helped Tampa put the leadoff man on in six of eight innings, most of those without a hit. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Red Sox ready to let Chris Sale loose on Tuesday night

The lefthander will be kept in the 85-pitch range, according to Alex Cora, but the team feels there's a significant difference with his arrival this season compared to his 2021 return from Tommy John surgery. Continue reading →

Business

Four hours commuting. Four hours on the job.

One woman’s commute to clean labs in Kendall Square highlights how the unreliable T is failing workers Greater Boston relies upon. Continue reading →

Business

Bid to expand Seaport’s convention center hits a snag: The senator from South Boston

A key lawmaker is aiming to slow down plans to expand the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in South Boston. Continue reading →

THE BIG IDEA

COVID will be in schools this fall. It’s time to make plans.

Even after two and a half years, rules around preschool and school feel like a random pastiche that varies wildly from town to town. Which is why it’s worth asking now what the coming school year will look like. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Harvey Dinnerstein, proudly realistic painter, is dead at 94

Mr. Dinnerstein, who in addition to his work on paintings and drawings was a longtime art teacher, died June 21 in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Francis X. Clines, lyrical writer for the Times, dies at 84

Mr. Clines worked his entire 59-year career for the Times, starting as a copy boy without a college degree or formal journalism training and traveling the world as a foreign correspondent and Washington reporter. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mike Brito, influential Dodgers’ scout in Mexico, dies at 87

The Dodgers' top scout in Mexico, Mr. Brito discovered such talents as Fernando Valenzuela, current Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías, and Yasiel Puig. Continue reading →

Music

A spacey odyssey is in store when synthesizers take over Boston’s planetarium

The New England Synth Fest, hosted by the Museum of Science, mixes live performances of electronic music with visualizations projected onto the planetarium dome. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

In ‘A Beautiful Noise,’ Will Swenson is a sparkling Diamond

Swenson uncannily channels Neil Diamond’s voice as well as the way he moved during concerts in his heyday, sequined jumpsuits and all. But the actor’s portrayal goes beyond mimicry. Continue reading →

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