Nation

Webb telescope reveals a new vision of an ancient universe

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful space observatory yet built, offered a spectacular slideshow of our previously invisible nascent cosmos. Continue reading →

Nation

Uvalde’s new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school

A new wave of anger swept through Uvalde on Tuesday over surveillance footage of police officers in body armor milling in the hallway of Robb Elementary School while a gunman carried out a massacre inside a fourth-grade classroom where 19 children and two teachers were killed. Continue reading →

Nation

Superbug infections, deaths rose at beginning of pandemic

Efforts had driven down these resistant infections in hospitals by nearly 30 percent between 2012 and 2017. But in 2020, the pandemic pushed hospitals, health departments, and communities “near their breaking points,” CDC Director Rochelle Walensky wrote in the report. Continue reading →

World

UN yields to Russia and extends aid mission to Syria for only 6 months

World powers agreed Tuesday to continue a United Nations aid mission to northwest Syria for six more months, bending to a deadline demanded by Russia that will, for now, avoid shutting down lifesaving deliveries for about 4 million people living amid an 11-year civil war. Continue reading →

World

Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Abe

Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving prime minister, remained influential even after stepping down two years ago for health reasons. He was gunned down Friday during a campaign speech in the western city of Nara. Continue reading →

news analysis

Is the world really falling apart, or does it just feel that way?

Has the world entered a time of unusual turbulence, or does it just feel that way? Scanning the headlines, it’s easy to conclude that something has broken. The pandemic. Global grain shortage. Russia's war on Ukraine. Political and economic meltdown in Sri Lanka. A former prime minister’s assassination in Japan. And, in the United States: inflation, mass shootings, a reckoning over Jan. 6, and collapsing abortion rights. Continue reading →

OPINION

Informers on campus

Large majorities of college students believe that anyone who says something considered offensive should be reported. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Don’t back down on abortion rights protection in Massachusetts

The pressure point involves language that would expand access to abortion after 24 weeks in cases of “severe” fetal anomaly, in addition to what is already allowed — cases involving “lethal” fetal anomalies. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Collision course for US, Russia over Ukraine

The history of Russian expansion and military domination in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is real, not fanciful. Continue reading →

Investigations

Lawmaker puts wording into economic bill that would end lawsuit accusing a Boston nonprofit of predatory lending

A little-noticed amendment to a House bill would end a lawsuit alleging that a Boston nonprofit engaged in predatory lending after promising to help struggling homeowners stay in their homes, lawyers said. Continue reading →

Massachusetts Governor's Race

‘The education governor’: Healey touts big teacher’s union endorsement

Gubernatorial candidate and Attorney General Maura Healey pushed her public education priorities in Worcester on Tuesday and hinted she would have a different relationship with teachers unions than Governor Charlie Baker. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Quincy launches plans for an Adams Presidential Center

Officials in Quincy on Tuesday announced a plan for the creation of a new museum and civic center honoring presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, both natives of the historic city. Continue reading →

On hockey

What can we expect from the Bruins when NHL free agency opens?

With precious little spending money left, general manager Don Sweeney is not expected to be a very active shopper on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Chris Sale’s return to action proved satisfying in five shutout innings against Rays

“Nasty. He was nasty today,” catcher Christian Vazquez said. “That’s the Chris everybody knows.” Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox’ J.D. Martinez added to the American League All-Star team

Martinez, now a five-time All-Star, came into Tuesday's action leading the American League with 29 doubles. Continue reading →

Business

An accord in Allston: Harvard and neighbors reach deal that will greenlight big development

Harvard, city officials, and Allston groups have reached a deal, brokered by Mayor Wu, to move ahead on the university's expansion plans in the neighborhood. Continue reading →

Business

A new theater for the Seaport: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will open in former ShowPlace

The Austin-based chain plans to launch a 10-screen theater with over 700 seats, luxury recliners, and a full-service bar at 60 Seaport Blvd. Continue reading →

Real Estate

State’s high court orders a re-do of downtown harbor plan

The Supreme Judicial Court unanimously agreed that state officials have long approved municipal harbor plans in an improper fashion — by simply having the state environmental secretary sign off instead of by mandating full review. Continue reading →

Continue reading →

Continue reading →

Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Tanglewood opens with prayers floated and anxieties fleetingly shed

Music director Andris Nelsons led the Boston Symphony Orchestra in three performances to launch the 2022 summer season. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

What Emmy voters got right, and what they got wrong

The Emmys totally got it this year. Oh, and also, the Emmys totally blew it this year. That’s not uncommon. In recent years, the annual TV awards have managed to do both at the same time. Continue reading →

WHAT SHE'S HAVING

Special and intimate, Urban Hearth isn’t for the masses

It’s rare to find a well-kept secret — never mind one sitting right in plain sight. But here is. Continue reading →