Nation

Biden to host unity summit against hate-fueled violence

President Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combating a spate of hate-fueled violence in the United States, as he works to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.” Continue reading →

Nation

Islamic State Militant Sentenced to 8 Life Terms in Killing of US Hostages

A federal judge on Friday sentenced a key member of an Islamic State cell known as the Beatles to eight concurrent life terms without parole in the abduction, abuse, and deaths of four Americans in Syria, ending a wrenching effort by their families to bring the militants to justice. Continue reading →

Politics

As Democrats congratulate each other on climate bill, Bernie’s still not happy

A few days after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law and as Democrats continue to be thrilled about the accomplishment, Sanders still expresses regrets about what he calls the “modest” bill that does not come close to what he wanted. Continue reading →

World

Blasts Reported Behind Russian Lines in Ukraine and Inside Russia

A series of explosions was reported deep in Russian-held territory overnight into Friday, including in the strategically important Crimean Peninsula, as Ukraine appeared to step up its campaign to try to degrade Moscow’s combat capabilities and the morale of its troops. Continue reading →

World

Families start to flee Zaporizhzhia as nuclear plant tensions rise

Some families living close to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine packed up their belongings and started to flee Friday amid rising tensions that they fear could result in a nuclear disaster. Continue reading →

World

US lawmakers meet detained Philippine opposition leader

US Senator Edward Markey, who was once banned in the Philippines by former President Rodrigo Duterte, on Friday met a long-detained Filipino opposition leader, whom he says was wrongfully imprisoned under Duterte and should be freed. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Orange Line shutdown’s silver lining

With every crisis comes an opportunity, and what’s happening with the T is no exception. Continue reading →

OPINION

The alarming erosion of press freedom in Central America

José Rubén Zamora’s case stands as one example of the pernicious backsliding into authoritarianism of various degrees that’s happened in the region in the last few years. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Could an add-on solution figure in the state’s housing policy?

Accessory dwelling units are a great way to help alleviate the Commonwealth’s housing shortage, and the tenants who end up living in them aren’t any less deserving if they aren’t blood relatives of the property owner. Continue reading →

New England

She lost her diamond ring in the ocean at a New Hampshire beach. A man found it with his metal detector.

When you lose a diamond ring in the ocean, what are the chances that you’ll get it back? Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Two inmates charged with killing James ‘Whitey’ Bulger could face the death penalty

Prosecutors have yet to say whether they plan to seek it. Continue reading →

Metro

Massive six-alarm fire destroys boatyard in Mattapoisett

Three firefighters and one person were injured in the fire at the Mattapoisett Boatyard that sent a plume of black smoke over Buzzards Bay so thick that was picked up on weather radar. Continue reading →

On Baseball

As playoff chances waver, Red Sox swing from optimism to frustration

Home plate umpire Todd Tichenor’s bad call lit a powder keg that has been ready to explode for a while. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Mac Jones and Patriots’ offense show some signs in quarterback’s first preseason action

Jones had one great throw — a 45-yard dime down the sideline that dropped beautifully into the hands of Nelson Agholor. Continue reading →

Preseason: Patriots 20, Panthers 10

With Matt Patricia calling plays, Mac Jones picks it up in his third series for Patriots, and other observations

Joe Judge huddled with Jones between series, while Patricia gathered with the offensive line while the defense was on the field. Continue reading →

Business

Biden administration warns New England governors of regional fuel shortage

The region’s oil and fuel stockpile is low, and the White House believes this could lead to disruptions during a treacherous New England winter. Continue reading →

Retail

Stop & Shop expands efforts to combat food insecurity with Grove Hall ‘wellness space’

The store features an in-house nutritionist and will host classes on healthy eating, exercise, and financial planning. Continue reading →

Economy

Mass. job market strengthened in July, as labor force shrank

Local employers added 13,500 jobs last month. That’s up from a revised 5,800 jobs in June and just 400 in May. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Norah Vincent, who chronicled passing as a man, is dead at 53

The result, “Self-Made Man,” was a nearly instant bestseller. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Abdul Wadud, cellist who crossed musical boundaries, dies at 75

A distinctive cellist, Abdul Wadud crossed genres and was a key collaborator with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis. Continue reading →

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Dance

Boston Ballet’s Citydance documentary celebrates the program’s reach, influence in its 30th year

In partnership with NBC10 Boston, Boston Ballet shares the program’s story through “Citydance 30,” airing for the first time this weekend. Continue reading →

Names

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez set to tie the knot again with three-day Georgia wedding ceremony, reports say

Less than two months after quietly getting married in a Las Vegas drive-through chapel, Ben and JLo are reportedly ready to do it big with a lavish wedding celebration at Affleck’s private estate in Georgia. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Bad Bunny transports fans to the tropics with a genre-melding stadium spectacular

Bad Bunny’s current stadium jaunt, known as “World’s Hottest Tour,” is his second large-scale tour of 2022 — in March he stopped by TD Garden while on “El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo,” which featured a completely different setlist. Continue reading →