Nation

With voters from both parties energized, campaigns begin fall sprint

For two decades, midterm elections have served as a vehicle for voter discontent, a chance for Americans to punish the president, shake up a statehouse, and express their anger with the party in power by costing them congressional seats and governor’s mansions. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden blasts ‘extreme’ GOP in Labor Day battleground trips

President Biden excoriated “MAGA Republicans” and the extreme right on Monday, pitching personal Labor Day appeals to union members in two key swing states that he hopes will turn out in force for his party in November. Continue reading →

Nation

‘Tale of two borders’: Mexicans not seen at busy crossings

Instead, families from Venezuela, Colombia, Haiti, Cuba, Brazil, India, and dozens of other countries arrive in Yuma, Ariz., after wading through the knee-deep Colorado River. Continue reading →

World

Truss to replace Johnson at a time of crisis for Britain

A divided British Conservative Party announced on Monday that it had chosen Liz Truss to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, turning to a party stalwart, hawkish diplomat, and free-market champion to lead a country facing the gravest economic crisis in a generation. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine nuclear plant pulled off line after shelling kindles blaze

A fire caused by renewed shelling near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant led to its disconnection from the national power grid Monday, Ukrainian officials said, raising fears that despite the presence of United Nations inspectors, conditions at the Russian-occupied facility could deteriorate quickly and threaten a catastrophe. Continue reading →

World

One suspect in stabbing deaths of 10 has been found dead, Canadian police say

One of the suspects in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan has been found dead, and his injuries are not self inflicted, police said Monday as they continued the search for a second suspect. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Taxpayers weary of ‘As the State House Turns’

Baker prods lawmakers with a new budget bill and a reminder of unfinished business. Continue reading →

OPINION

How US-China relations affect Massachusetts universities

Local academic and scientific relations with China run deeply and have greatly benefited the academic community. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Putting student loan forgiveness to the test

This generation of education borrowers has been kicked in the stomach by a more than two-year COVID-19 pause, and these students have not made the career and financial progress they might have. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Wu administration backs effort to streamline marijuana licensing in Boston

Critics worry the plan would stifle concerns from neighbors of proposed cannabis facilities. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Workers march and rally in Boston to mark Labor Day

“As a Black woman who worked in the service industry, I know what it is when people look past you and through you like you’re invisible,” Representative Ayanna Pressley told a crowd of workers at a Labor Day rally in Boston. “It’s because of this movement that they see us now and they hear us now.” Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Watch: Shocking videos of Pakistan drowning spur community in Boston into action

With one third of Pakistan under water due to catastrophic flooding, members of Greater Boston’s Pakistani community are mobilizing to provide financial and moral support. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

In another loss to Rays, Red Sox bullpen clearly short on talent and structure

The Red Sox are tied for third in the majors with 25 blown saves and are fifth with 29 losses by relievers. Continue reading →

on football

The Patriots offense had a tough training camp. But does it matter?

There was sloppy play in practices and games, but some veteran observers caution against counting out a Bill Belichick team. Continue reading →

Rays 4, Red Sox 3

More missed opportunities halt a Red Sox winning streak in another defeat to the Rays

The Sox have lost 10 of 14 to the Rays this season. Continue reading →

Commercial

Boston’s office market softening as economy wobbles

A report found that demand for office space fell in July and remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

Drought takes toll on crops

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Business

OPEC+ agrees to cut production by 100,000 barrels a day

The tiny reduction appears intended to show that OPEC+ is determined to defend a price level of around $100 a barrel. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Esther Cooper Jackson, civil rights writer, leader for decades, dies at 105

Ms. Jackson was the longtime managing editor of Freedomways: A Quarterly Review of the Freedom Movement, which published writers such as James Baldwin and Alice Walker. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Moon Landrieu, New Orleans mayor who led on civil rights, dies at 92

He was appointed by President Carter to serve as Housing and Urban Development secretary, but his legacy rested chiefly on his political career in Louisiana during and after the civil rights movement. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Frank Drake, who led search for life on other planets, dies at 92

Among his achievements was the development of the Drake Equation, which continues to be used to estimate the number of advanced civilizations in the galaxy. Continue reading →

Arts

Jamaica Plain Music Festival is back with another locally sourced lineup

The festival, consisting purely of acts with strong ties to Jamaica Plain, returns to the neighborhood following two years of cancellations due to the pandemic. Continue reading →

Music

Rammstein prepares to set Gillette Stadium ablaze

The German band's live show is a thunder-and-lightning amusement park of giant towers, light, explosions, fireballs, smoke, flares, confetti, and flamethrowers. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At Tanglewood, Van Morrison makes moments count

Most singers would have a hard time suppressing their joy when they hit on an inspiration. But Morrison kept his emotions under his natty hat. Continue reading →