Nation

Iranian operative charged in plot to murder John Bolton

An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former US national security adviser John Bolton in presumed retaliation for a US airstrike that killed the country’s most powerful general, offering $300,000 to “eliminate” the Trump administration official, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

Austin pledges military training, support for Baltics

The United States will conduct more military exercises with Baltic nations such as Latvia, and look to provide increased training, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday, saying the United States may bring in additional troops from America if needed to bolster the region against any possible threat from Russia. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

New trial starts for pair charged in plot against Whitmer

Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr. are on trial again, four months after a jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict while acquitting two other men. Continue reading →

World

From the workshop to the war: Creative use of drones lifts Ukraine

A private in the Ukrainian army unfolded the rotors of a common hobby drone and, with practiced calm, attached a grenade to a device that can drop objects and was designed for commercial drone deliveries. Continue reading →

World

Contradicting Kremlin’s account, Crimean officials detail explosions’ extent

ODESA, Ukraine — After explosions tore through a Russian air base in Crimea on Tuesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry quickly played down the extent of the damage, saying that a munitions blast had left no casualties and that no equipment had been destroyed. Continue reading →

World

In the Amazon, a UN agency has a green mission, but dirty partners

At the edge of the Colombian Amazon, in an Indigenous village surrounded by oil rigs, the Siona people faced a dilemma. Continue reading →

OPINION

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ isn’t just a feel-good movie, it’s Pentagon propaganda

The military’s been involved with Hollywood since the 1920s, but “Top Gun” super-charged the relationship, triggering a 70 percent spike in requests for collaboration. But the Pentagon has its own agenda. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

An unprecedented FBI raid demands unprecedented transparency

Former president Donald Trump could release a copy of the warrant for the FBI’s raid on his Florida mansion. If he doesn’t, the Justice Department should seek to unseal it. Continue reading →

OPINION

What Deshaun Watson and Robert Kraft have in common

The higher up you are in the power pyramid — team owner versus pro athlete versus everyone else — the less the rules apply to you. Continue reading →

Elections

Attorney general candidates offer competing views on MBTA, climate change at latest debate

The showdown came a week after a fiery debate among the candidates — former Boston city councilor Andrea Campbell, workers’ rights attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan, and former assistant attorney general Quentin Palfrey. Continue reading →

Elections

In secretary of state debate, Galvin says he’s earned voters’ trust. Sullivan says he’s failed the leadership test.

Secretary of State William Galvin said he’s the steady hand that Massachusetts voters can rely on each election. His challenger, local NAACP president Tanisha Sullivan, said he has stood in the way of making it easier for them to cast ballots. Continue reading →

Metro

A ‘white supremacist’ and ‘human trafficker’: Protesters march downtown, press city leaders to rename Faneuil Hall

Racial justice activists on Wednesday marched from Boston City Hall to Faneuil Hall to urge officials to rename the downtown commercial center popular with tourists and workers in the area. Faneuil Hall is named for Peter Faneuil, an 18th century slave trader and merchant. Continue reading →

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In this chapter of her life, Serena Williams again is a groundbreaker for female athletes

As we marvel at what she has done in the past, the conversation demands that we wonder about what she will do next. And that, for a female athlete, feels new. Continue reading →

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

The last month has been no walk in the park for the Red Sox pitching staff, especially with two outs

Coming into Wednesday, the Red Sox have issued 55 two-out free passes since July 1, the most in baseball during that span. Continue reading →

BRAVES 8, RED SOX 4

Bullpen unravels yet again as Red Sox fall to Braves for fourth-straight loss

Untimely walks come back to hurt Red Sox once again as Nick Pivetta serves up a three-run shot following a two-out free pass. Continue reading →

Business

Bristol Myers Squibb teams up with GentiBio to create cell therapies for Crohn’s, other conditions

Unlike many other biotech startups, the Cambridge company isn’t focused on cancer treatments. Continue reading →

The 2-minute drill

Inflation takes a July vacation

Consumers got a reprieve last month as price increases moderated. But the cost of living remains painfully high. Continue reading →

Technology

A new CEO for GoTo, the company formerly known as LogMeIn

Paddy Srinivasan, who has almost a decade of experience with LogMeIn and GoTo, will take over for Mike Kohlsdorf to lead the Boston-based software firm. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Roger Mosley, the chopper pilot T.C. on ‘Magnum, P.I.,’ dies at 83

In movies, the actor played heavyweight champion Sonny Liston and blues-folk singer Lead Belly. Continue reading →

Obituaries

John Rensenbrink, professor who helped cofound US Green Party, dies at 93

Dr. Rensenbrink was a professor of political science at Bowdoin College. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion designer known as the prince of pleats, dies

His clothes weren't form-fitting like those of his Western counterparts, as he championed freedom of movement and put special emphasis on each piece of cloth to begin his sleek designs. Continue reading →

MUSIC

Chrissy Metz of ‘This Is Us’ brings country songs to City Winery Aug. 14

With an album on the way, the actress adds singer to her resume and stops in Boston as part of her debut tour. Continue reading →

Names

10 ways to geek out at Fan Expo Boston this weekend

Fans of all stripes will converge for celebrity-led events, photo ops, meet and greets, cosplay, screenings and more. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

‘SNL’ cast members past and present continue to show their range

Kenan Thompson has just been announced as the host of this year’s Emmy Awards. Continue reading →