Nation

Feds vow major aid for Hurricane Ian victims amid rescues

With the death toll from Hurricane Ian rising and hundreds of thousands of people without power in Florida and the Carolinas, US officials vowed Sunday to unleash a massive amount of federal disaster aid as crews scrambled to rescue people stranded by the storm. Continue reading →

Nation

As new term starts, Supreme Court is poised to resume rightward push

The last Supreme Court term ended with a series of judicial bombshells in June that eliminated the right to abortion, established a right to carry guns outside the home, and limited efforts to address climate change. As the justices return to the bench Monday, there are few signs that the court’s race to the right is slowing. Continue reading →

Nation

Once known for vaccine skeptics, Marin now tells them ‘you’re not welcome’

For more than a decade, few places in the nation were associated with antivaccine movements as much as Marin County, the bluff-lined peninsula of coastal redwoods and stunning views just north of San Francisco. Continue reading →

World

Fans blame police after more than 100 die at Indonesian soccer match

It was supposed to be a joyous occasion for fans of Arema FC, the most beloved soccer team in Malang. Continue reading →

World

Bolsonaro, Lula appear headed for runoff in Brazil race

Brazil’s top two presidential candidates were neck-and-neck late Sunday in a highly polarized election that could determine whether the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world’s fourth-largest democracy or keeps the far-right incumbent in office for another four years. Continue reading →

World

Tensions that roiled English city have roots in India

In east Leicester, decorations for the Hindu celebration of Diwali hang near a sign advertising a halal butcher. The fish shop down the road is owned by a Muslim Indian family and staffed almost exclusively by Hindus. Continue reading →

OPINION

Empty promises won’t end green slavery

The lack of supply chain transparency creates a convenient excuse to ignore the role of modern slavery in the renewable energy transition. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Biden needs to unclog the refugee pipeline

Though the president maintained the cap on refugees at 125,000 for 2023, his administration only processed 20,000 people last year. It must speed up the process. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Presumption of innocence abandoned, damage done on City Council

Your readers may disagree about the substance of the allegations against Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo but we should all recognize the damage done to our society and polity when we reject due process. Continue reading →

Health

Can a nutritious daily shake stave off memory loss? A new trial aims to answer that, and is seeking volunteers.

Tufts University researchers are testing whether a specially-designed, daily nutritious shake for adults over age 55 can help stave off memory loss and control weight. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Fire damages 4 homes in Dorchester, including Walhberg family childhood home

Six alarms were quickly sounded to help stop the fire, officials said. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Former State Police union boss Dana Pullman and former lobbyist Anne Lynch face trial for alleged kickback schemes

Dana Pullman's long-awaited trial gets underway in US District Court on charges that he took kickbacks totaling $41,250 from a union lobbyist and diverted thousands of dollars from the union for personal expenses. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Bailey Zappe’s fairy-tale debut had all the makings of a winning show for the Patriots, until the end

The rookie quarterback was 9 for 15 passing for 99 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut. The third-stringer took over for an injured Brian Hoyer. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

The Patriots might have lost, but Bill Belichick’s performance? It was masterful.

Belichick outsmarted and outmaneuvered the Packers and their premium passer, Aaron Rodgers. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

There’s suddenly a lot more reason to be optimistic about the Patriots

The offense moved the ball, the defense was great, and the Patriots almost won a game that should’ve been a blowout. Continue reading →

Commercial

Seaport’s new stock of hotels finally has the guests to fill them

A slate of summer events, groups traveling for in-house meetings, and a sustained boom in leisure travel ushered in a hectic season for Seaport hotels. Continue reading →

Innovation economy

These people have the inside take on Boston’s tech scene

Who are the central nodes in Boston’s tech network — the people who unfailingly know about funding rounds coming together, founders on the verge of being ousted, and acquisition whispers? Continue reading →

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Names

HONK! returns with a multi-day music extravaganza

Musical groups such as the Jamaica Plain Honk Band, Rude Mechanical Orchestra, and Bread and Puppet Circus Band will partner with local nonprofit organizations to get the word out about various causes, from voter registration to gentrification. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Love is all around Lizzo at TD Garden show

Throughout the evening, the singer and rapper provided a concrete example of what loving yourself actually looks like by living it out loud. Continue reading →

Arts

Billy Eichner wrote himself into the romance he wanted with ‘Bros’

When he was still figuring out who he was as a gay man, Billy Eichner found himself at the movies. As a college student in Chicago, he caught “Jeffrey” and “Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss” at the Music Box. Later, after a move to New York, Eichner watched films like “All Over the Guy,” “The Broken Hearts Club,” and “Another Gay Movie” at the Quad. Continue reading →