Nation

N.Y. attorney general may sue Trump after rejecting settlement offer

The New York attorney general’s office has rebuffed an offer from Donald Trump’s lawyers to settle a contentious civil investigation into the former president and his family real estate business, setting the stage for a lawsuit that would accuse Trump of fraud, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. Continue reading →

Nation

Railroad unions and companies reach tentative deal to avoid strike

Freight rail companies and unions representing tens of thousands of workers reached a tentative agreement to avoid what would have been an economically damaging strike, a relief for businesses and consumers and a win for President Biden, whose administration helped broker the deal. Continue reading →

Nation

US moved online, worked more from home as pandemic raged

During the first two years of the pandemic, the number of people working from home in the United States tripled, home values grew, and the percentage of people who spent more than a third of their income on rent went up, according to survey results released Thursday by the US Census Bureau. Continue reading →

World

Putin nods to Xi’s ‘concerns,’ and the limits of their cooperation

President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Thursday that China had “questions and concerns” about Russia’s war in Ukraine, a notable, if cryptic, admission that Moscow lacks the full backing of its biggest, most powerful partner on the world stage. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine’s president: Mass grave found near recaptured city

Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday night. Continue reading →

World

London mourners brave 9-hour wait to say goodbye to queen

Thousands of mourners waited for hours Thursday in a line that stretched for almost 5 miles across London for the chance to spend a few minutes filing past Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin while she lies in state. King Charles III spent the day in private to reflect on his first week on the throne. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Trafficking in human lives should have consequences for its Republican perpetrators

What the shameful political stunt did manage to accomplish, however inadvertently, was to hold up a mirror to the communities the two Republicans have attempted to target. Continue reading →

OPINION

The midterms take a distinctly Democratic turn

Joe Biden is playing offense, while Lindsey Graham has put Republicans in a muddle. Continue reading →

OPINION

Charles — be still my heart

Here’s my prediction: I think King Charles III will rule ably, and uncontroversially, for five to seven years. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Fish and other aquatic animals are paying the price of drought in Massachusetts

Record-low water levels have placed life-threatening stress on aquatic wildlife like river herring and trout, experts say, and the only way to reverse the situation is by conserving more water. Continue reading →

Globe Summit

Sam Waterston, Andrew Sharpless call for end of offshore drilling at Globe Summit

Protecting and revitalizing diverse ocean ecosystems can help reduce the impacts of climate change, actor and Oceana board chair Sam Waterston and Oceana CEO Andrew Sharpless said at a Globe Summit panel. Continue reading →

Politics

Marty Walsh on freight rail negotiations: ‘This had to be resolved’

The successful negotiations, achieved just hours before a crucial deadline that would have allowed the workers to strike, quickly thrust Walsh into the national spotlight. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

With elegant forehands and overpowering serves, Roger Federer set a high bar for men’s tennis

Federer leaves the game on his own terms, yet still manages to leave us wanting more, even when we know he’s already given us everything he had. Continue reading →

golf

This club pro lost his love for golf, then found it at a municipal course in Lynn. His next challenge? Cancer.

Dave Sibley is entering his ninth year as the course pro at Gannon Municipal Golf Course, but his first doing the job while battling pancreatic cancer. Continue reading →

RED SOX

With a rare combination of patience and power, Red Sox rookie Triston Casas could be a special offensive talent

In his discipline and approach, Casas has looked mature beyond his years. He has not appeared in awe of his opponents nor uncertain of his own talents. Continue reading →

Commercial

Private equity giant HarbourVest to take 11 floors and naming rights at One Lincoln tower

The company’s moving plans come as State Street Corp. prepares to leave the building for the new One Congress skyscraper. Continue reading →

Technology

Cambridge company’s new app aims to help drivers save on gas

The app, launched by Cambridge Mobile Telematics, uses data collected from a user’s mobile device to gauge how their personal driving habits influence fuel efficiency. Continue reading →

Biotech

Crispr Therapeutics becomes the latest biotech to open in the Seaport

The gene editing company has moved from Kendall Square to a headquarters in what is becoming a new life sciences hub. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Earl Silbert, first prosecutor in the Watergate case, dies at 86

By his own account, Mr. Silbert did not immediately grasp the case's magnitude when, as the first prosecutor in the matter of the Watergate affair, he set out to obtain indictments of the five burglars and two key co-conspirators. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Earl Silbert, first prosecutor in the Watergate case, dies at 86

By his own account, Mr. Silbert did not immediately grasp the case's magnitude when, as the first prosecutor in the matter of the Watergate affair, he set out to obtain indictments of the five burglars and two key co-conspirators. Continue reading →

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Music

Brookline Porchfest returns with old favorites and new faces

Saturday’s event features over 90 groups and solo artists, all performing for free on porches around town. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Where to find foliage trackers for each New England state

Never miss the peak of the season again. Here are some key resources when planning your annual leaf-peeping. Continue reading →

MUSIC

A Roxy Music reunion celebrates 50 years of style and substance

Ahead of Saturday's show in MGM Music Hall, singer Bryan Ferry and guitarist Phil Manzanera look back on the band's origins. Says Ferry: “Those were amusing times.” Continue reading →