Nation

Some women ‘self-manage’ abortions as access recedes

In states that have banned abortion, some women with unwanted pregnancies are pursuing an unconventional workaround: They are “self-managing” their abortions, seeking out the necessary know-how online and obtaining the medications without the supervision of a clinic or a doctor. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden is an uneasy champion on abortion. Can he lead the fight in post-Roe America?

The Supreme Court’s decision to end the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States after nearly 50 years has set in motion a generational struggle over Republican efforts to ban the procedure in states across the country. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden steps out of the room and finds legacy-defining wins

Over five decades in Washington, Joe Biden knew that the way to influence was to be in the room where it happens. But in the second year of his presidency, some of Biden’s most striking, legacy-defining legislative victories came about by staying out of it. Continue reading →

World

Israel, Gaza militants agree to cease-fire after weekend violence leaves 43 dead

Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip have agreed to a cease-fire after more than two days of airstrikes and rocket attacks that killed at least 43 people and injured more than 300 in Gaza and forced thousands of Israelis to shelter in bunkers. Continue reading →

World

After rockets strike near nuclear plant, Ukraine and Russia trade blame

Ukraine accused Russian forces Sunday of imperiling a captured nuclear power plant, saying that a catastrophic radiation leak was “miraculously avoided” after rockets landed on the complex’s grounds. It was the latest threat to Europe’s largest nuclear facility, where fighting in the southern region has prompted fears of a major accident. Continue reading →

World

A US return to Guadalcanal, in another tense historical moment

Caroline Kennedy, the US ambassador to Australia, and Wendy Sherman, the US deputy secretary of state, stood together at dawn Sunday on the island of Guadalcanal to honor the 80th anniversary of the World War II battle there that nearly led to the death of their fathers and that redefined America’s role across Asia. Continue reading →

OPINION

The eyes of climate change history are on Biden

The president has an opportunity to take the fundamental step on climate change that eluded all past leaders, and he can start by taxing carbon emissions. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

How to keep City Hall Plaza from becoming a battleground over flags

With ‘advice’ from Justice Breyer, City Council can fix Boston’s flag dilemma. Continue reading →

OPINION

Bachelorette parties in P-town often destroy safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people

We call this process “hetrification.” Like gentrification, hetrification occurs when people feel privileged to take over the spaces of others. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Months after flood, West End Museum’s reopening is within sight

WEM has kept its doors shut since January, when a burst pipe flooded the space and forced its closure. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Tributes pour in Sunday for Boston man struck by lightning while camping in Wyoming

“We know in his last moments he was with others who shared his passion for the wilderness and helping others," his family said in a statement. Continue reading →

Transportation

‘Outrageous and inconsiderate’: Commuters in Somerville condemn Green Line closure

The Green Line north of Government Center is scheduled to be shuttered between Aug. 22 and Sept. 19, almost exactly the same span as the Orange Line is slated to be closed for repairs — which the route's regular riders say leaves them with limited options. Continue reading →

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Getting to know the Revolution’s high-scoring Gustavo Bou, a.k.a. the Panther

Bou, who has come a long way from the Argentina barrio, shared his thoughts on Boston, the Revolution, his beginnings, and how to cook short ribs. Continue reading →

Royals 13, Red Sox 5

Jarren Duran, Red Sox roughed up by Royals in finale of seven-game road trip

Sox center fielder struggled at the plate, in the outfield, and with several hecklers in the stands in a forgettable performance in a hideous 13-5 loss to the Royals. Continue reading →

Women's British Open

After losing five-shot lead, Ashleigh Buhai rallies to win Women’s British Open on third playoff hole

She defeated In Gee Chun to win her first major title. Continue reading →

Business

The state set aside $50m to help hiring. The program was swamped. And now business owners are frustrated.

HireNow awarded $4,000-per-hire for signing bonuses and training. It quickly burned through funding, and an effort to extend it has stalled. Continue reading →

Business

Sports-betting law brings new life to owners of state’s shuttered race tracks

Owners of Raynham Park and Suffolk Downs race tracks are planning brick-and-mortar sports betting facilities. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Dr. Robert Osteen, surgeon and poet who inspired students, dies at 81

A poet and a sailor who navigated the page and the waves as deftly as he did the operating room, Dr. Osteen, who lived on Beacon Hill, died July 14 in Brigham and Women’s, the hospital that was his professional home for about 50 years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Janice Longone, chronicler of US culinary history, dies

Ms. Longone was credited with collecting thousands of items chronicling the culinary history of the United States. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dee Hock, credit card visionary, is dead at 93

A banker with a junior college degree, Dee Hock shaped the Visa credit card into a global financial behemoth. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

A night full of bangers from Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and more at Fenway Park

The arena rockers topped a bill that also included Poison and Joan Jett for the first of two weekend shows at the ballpark. Continue reading →

Names

‘Prey’ star Dane DiLiegro is a beast

The Lexington native has made a monster career out of character acting — including the new ‘Predator’ prequel out this month. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

I just flew the inaugural JetBlue Boston-to-London flight. Here’s what it was like.

After waiting three years for JetBlue to start the route, I wanted to be on that plane. And I cobbled together every credit card airline mile I could find to land in one of the most ridiculously opulent seats I’ve ever experienced on a US carrier. Come fly with me. Continue reading →