Nation

Some census takers who fudged data didn’t get fired, report finds

Some census takers who falsified information during the 2020 count didn’t have their work redone fully, weren’t fired in a timely manner, and in some cases even received bonuses, according to the US Commerce Department’s watchdog group. Continue reading →

Nation

Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Puerto Rico, governor says

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sunday afternoon after knocking out power to all of Puerto Rico, its governor said, as forecasters warned that the storm could bring as much as 2 feet of rain and cause life-threatening floods and landslides. Continue reading →

Nation

Potent new boosters are here. Will weary Americans bother?

The new boosters are one of the last remaining weapons in America’s arsenal against the coronavirus now that the country has scrapped most requirements to mask, quarantine, or distance, as the smoldering pandemic has faded into the background for many. Continue reading →

World

Bidens among thousands paying respects to Queen Elizabeth II

President Biden paid his respects at Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin on Sunday as thousands of police, hundreds of British troops, and an army of officials made final preparations for the queen’s state funeral — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine’s counteroffensive forces face mobilized inmates and drones

In battlefields in the rolling hills of the Donbas in eastern Ukraine, and near the Black Sea in the south, Ukrainian troops have stubbornly tried to inch forward without losing control of territory, facing an opponent whose forces have been bolstered by inmates-turned-fighters and by Iranian drones. Continue reading →

World

New South Korean president tries to make his mark on foreign policy

Four months into his new administration, President Yoon Suk-yeol of South Korea has found himself in trouble. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Not so fast on interest rates

The Federal Reserve must take a more gradual and patient approach to addressing inflation. Continue reading →

OPINION

How to raise a generation of better citizens

Here’s the key: We need to teach civics differently. Continue reading →

OPINION

Why the midterms may send more young voters to the polls than ever before

Democrats now have everything they need to reach and convince young people to vote for them. Continue reading →

Metro

Lost in the Pearl Harbor attack, a sailor is finally coming home to the salute he has earned

Roman W. Sadlowski’s family is preparing for a final blessing, a final tribute, a last goodbye for the young man from Pittsfield who marched off to war and never came home. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

City to disband violence prevention program beset by allegations of internal turmoil

Since last November, five people who worked for SOAR have sued the city, alleging unfair treatment by managers. In June, a former employee spoke out publicly about what he saw was deep-seated dysfunction in the program. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Hayden fires head of juvenile unit, drawing mixed reactions from reformers and supporters

Michael Glennon, who worked in the district attorney’s office for 11 years, confirmed he was terminated by Hayden in an interview Friday, though he said he was “so proud of the accomplishments that me and my team have made over the last few years, and of our smart-on-crime and thoughtful approach to prosecution." Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

Mitch Trubisky and the Steelers’ pop-gun offense is just what the Patriots needed

Desperately in need of positive reinforcement and a positive outcome, the Patriots got all of the above, dodging an 0-2 start. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Yes, OK, the Patriots beat the Steelers, but so far what have we learned about Mac Jones?

We still have a million questions about Jones, 2022 Bill Belichick, and New England’s offensive game plan. Continue reading →

On Football

The Patriots’ offense is struggling, but at least the defense can still win a game

The defense has enough talent to stifle a poor offense such as the Steelers. Continue reading →

Business

A dream lives on. Fields hopes to revive thoroughbred horse racing in Hardwick.

Richard Fields tries, tries again, to revive thoroughbred horse racing in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Business

A new chapter and name to highlight the ‘Women’s Edge’

The Commonwealth Institute rebrands to reflect its modern mission and expanding footprint. Continue reading →

Retail

In Beacon Hill, a big new bookstore comes to life at last

Beacon Hill Books and Cafe is a maze of pale blue shelves, hundreds of titles, and an enchanting children's floor on Charles Street. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sonny Walker, pioneering Black tavern owner, dies at 97

Mr. Walker was more to his patrons than a path-breaker for Black businessmen. He was a font of wisdom, camaraderie, and good cheer. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sonny Walker, pioneering Black tavern owner, dies at 97

Mr. Walker was more to his patrons than a path-breaker for Black businessmen. He was a font of wisdom, camaraderie, and good cheer. Continue reading →

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Arts

A new festival celebrates BIPOC businesses, nonprofits, and artists across New England

The festival will be held Sunday on the patio and parking lot of the Portsmouth, N.H., restaurant Vida Cantina. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

A Samara Joy-ride at Scullers

The 22-year-old singer has been on a trajectory since winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2019, and the performance at Scullers showed why. Continue reading →

Names

It’s Banned Books Week — and these bookstores are hiding challenged books for their readers to find

Participating stores will hide plastic-wrapped copies of their favorite banned and challenged books in what the organizers call the “first annual Cape and Islands Banned Books Hunt.” Continue reading →