Nation

Unrelenting September heat wave grips California and western US

California and the western United States are immersed in a historically severe September heat wave that is predicted to intensify early this week. The record-breaking temperatures are stressing power grids, fueling fires, and endangering health. Continue reading →

Politics

As midterms near, election rule raises dilemma for Trump inquiries

As the midterm elections near, top Justice Department officials are weighing whether to temporarily scale back work in criminal investigations involving former president Donald Trump because of an unwritten rule forbidding overt actions that could improperly influence the vote, according to people briefed on the discussions. Continue reading →

Politics

US election conspiracies find fertile ground in conferences

On a quiet Saturday in an Omaha hotel, about 50 people gathered in a ballroom to learn about elections. Continue reading →

World

Russia’s unfounded claims of secret US bioweapons linger on and on

The United States secretly manufactured biological weapons in Ukraine. It trained birds to carry viruses into Russia. It created COVID-19. It operated laboratories in Nigeria that engineered this year’s outbreak of monkeypox. Continue reading →

World

Wary of cold days and hot tempers, Europe’s leaders vow economic relief

European governments moved this weekend to soften the blow of soaring costs and a deepening energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine, and scrambled to prepare for the possibility of social unrest as the days grow colder. Continue reading →

World

Chile votes on proposed constitution with big changes

Chileans voted in a plebiscite Sunday on whether to adopt a far-reaching new constitution that would fundamentally change the South American country. Continue reading →

LETTERS

State coffers are overflowing, so what’s a Legislature to do?

Question 1 isn’t about one budget or one economic cycle. It’s about creating sustainable, long-term revenue that won’t depend on raising taxes for low- and middle-income families. Continue reading →

LETTERS

New school year calls for many layers of COVID-19 protection

Starting school from a significantly higher summer baseline of Massachusetts COVID-19 deaths than last year, we should have layered mitigation measures in place. Universal masking during surges is a significant equity issue. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Another school year, new reasons to worry

Safety tops the list and Governor Baker is looking for $40 million more to help tackle the issue. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Two men dead, one injured in Dorchester triple shooting

The shooting early Sunday morning occurred near 26 Melbourne Street. Continue reading →

Metro

College Town USA springs back to life amid handshakes, hugs — and some tearful parents

There are stories in every corner of Boston, in every college town in the US, where kids are now packing their suitcases with sneakers and sweatshirts, exchanging their childhood bedrooms for a twin bed next to a roommate from another town, or different state — or country. Continue reading →

Elections

Clergy urges voter turnout with ‘Souls to the Polls’ event

Take Your Souls to the Polls is an annual effort spearheaded by the faith community to increase voter turnout among communities of color. Continue reading →

RED SOX 5, RANGERS 2

Trevor Story, Xander Bogaerts combine and shine as Red Sox finish off four-game sweep of Rangers

Trevor Story and Xander Bogaerts combined for six hits and drove in five as Boston won its fifth in a row and completed its first series sweep since the end of June. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

It may have branded itself as ‘golf, but louder,’ but there’s no denying the hot mess LIV Golf has created

In the world of LIV Golf, tradition is eschewed and gimmicks are embraced. Continue reading →

LIV GOLF INVITATIONAL BOSTON

How Dustin Johnson built a winning team, then won it by himself at LIV Golf Invitational Boston

To win his first individual event since joining the tour in June, Johnson had to go through a three-way playoff. Continue reading →

THE BIG IDEA

Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble

Recent research underscores the degree to which phones and screens have taken over the lives of adolescents, and the potential impact on their brains and mental health. Continue reading →

THE BIG IDEA

Kids, smartphones, and our enormous gamble

Recent research underscores the degree to which phones and screens have taken over the lives of adolescents, and the potential impact on their brains and mental health. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Paul Paget, who helmed Boston’s Swan Boats for more than 50 years, dies at 99

Mr. Paget began running his family's business in 1952, and still drove a Swan Boat in 2008, at age 86. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sterling Lord, premier literary agent, is dead at 102

For more than 60 years Mr. Lord was one of New York’s most successful and durable literary agents. Continue reading →

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TELEVISION

Dreading the start of the semester? These 7 TV shows will remind you of all the best parts about heading back to school.

Or, at least, give you some (virtual) new friends who truly get what you’re going through. Continue reading →

TELEVISION

Dreading the start of the semester? These 7 TV shows will remind you of all the best parts about heading back to school.

Or, at least, give you some (virtual) new friends who truly get what you’re going through. Continue reading →

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