Politics

Trump wanted to make a deal: He would return documents for information on Russia investigation

Late last year, as the National Archives ratcheted up pressure on former president Trump to return boxes of records he had taken from the White House, he had an idea: Let's make a trade. Continue reading →

Politics

National Guard struggles as troops leave at faster pace

According to officials, the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members. Continue reading →

Nation

White House gardener marks 50 years tending 500 trees on 18 famous acres

Amid Washington’s constant churn, the pristine grounds contained within the White House’s fences are a mainstay. Continue reading →

World

Blast on bridge to Crimea deals a blow to Russian war effort

A fireball consumed two sections of the only bridge linking the occupied Crimean Peninsula to Russia on Saturday, disrupting the most important supply line for Russian troops fighting in southern Ukraine and dealing an embarrassing blow to the Kremlin, which is facing continued losses on the battlefield and mounting criticism at home. Continue reading →

World

2 killed as demonstrations around Iran enter 4th week

Marchers chanted anti-government slogans and twirled headscarves in repudiation of coercive religious dress codes. In some areas, merchants shuttered shops in response to a call by activists for a commercial strike or to protect their wares from damage. Continue reading →

World

A new capital worthy of the pharaohs rises in Egypt, but at what price?

The new administrative capital just outside Cairo encompasses Africa’s tallest building, a crystal pyramid, and a vast, disc-shaped palace for President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi inspired by the symbols for an ancient Egyptian sun god. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Urban planners concerned about e-bikes and other motorized options

E-bikes have a crucial role to play in taming urban congestion and making our cities more livable. But they differ greatly from pedal bikes in size, speed, and acceleration. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Spiders in the house? It’s a peaceful coexistence

Years ago, after reading “Charlotte’s Web” to my son, we decided that all spiders in the house would become pets. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Safe hiking in N.H. mountains comes down to the basics

Staying safe while hiking is often as simple as following the basic rules many of us learned long ago. Continue reading →

GLOBE SANTA

In every letter, a story of need and appreciation

For 67 years Globe Santa, a program of the Boston Globe Foundation, has provided gifts to children in need at holiday time. Please consider giving by phone, mail or online at globesanta.org. Continue reading →

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Herschel Walker gives the game away

Time and again, we’ve seen evidence that many of the people who lead the Republican Party don’t give a hoot about abortion. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Vibe check: How Bostonians are holding up, and helping each other, as times stay tough

Sky-rocketing prices. A dire affordable housing shortage. A lingering pandemic. In the face of everything, Bostonians in four disparate neighborhoods tell the Globe how they've persevered — and had their neighbors' backs. Continue reading →

Bruins

The loudest kid at his Montreal hockey camp. A man who put his life back together. Meet Jim Montgomery, who is ready to lead the Bruins.

Whether it was a junior A team in Ottawa, or at Maine, Montgomery knew how to help the players around him succeed. “He said the right things,” a former coach said. “He brought out the best in people.” Now, he'll have to do it with the Bruins. Continue reading →

patriots

‘It means everything’: Nigerian Patriots get a chance to honor their heritage and their immigrant parents

Nelson Agholor, Josh Uche, and Mike Onwenu proudly wear the country's flag on their helmets, in large part to recognize the sacrifices their parents made. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

Chaim Bloom needs more time to see if he can produce a winner with Red Sox

The Sox have to see Bloom Ball through at this point or they’ll only create a bigger mess. Continue reading →

Business

Whales are dying. Ropes from lobster traps are partly to blame. That’s put lobsters — and the people who catch them — in the crosshairs of conservation groups.

A key seafood industry watchdog group urges consumers not to eat lobster because of the impact on endangered right whales. Continue reading →

Business

Whales are dying. Ropes from lobster traps are partly to blame. That’s put lobsters — and the people who catch them — in the crosshairs of conservation groups.

A key seafood industry watchdog group urges consumers not to eat lobster because of the impact on endangered right whales. Continue reading →

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IDEAS

‘What the hell are we doing?’: Democrats are letting beatable election-denying Republicans cruise to reelection

A party desperate to protect its narrow majority in Congress is leaving key races in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida virtually uncontested. Continue reading →

IDEAS

A disease-slaying drug that lives on in the body?

CAR T cells have been shown to eliminate malignant tumors in patients who faced all but certain death. A new study suggests that cells as medicine could have applications well beyond cancer. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Anton Fier, ferocious drummer who played across genres, dies at 66

Even at his musical peak in the 1980s, Anton Fier, a drummer, producer and bandleader who brought power and precision to his work with acts as diverse as the Feelies, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson and his own star-studded ensemble, the Golden Palominos, seemed to glimpse a dark end for himself. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Anton Fier, ferocious drummer who played across genres, dies at 66

Even at his musical peak in the 1980s, Anton Fier, a drummer, producer and bandleader who brought power and precision to his work with acts as diverse as the Feelies, Herbie Hancock, Laurie Anderson and his own star-studded ensemble, the Golden Palominos, seemed to glimpse a dark end for himself. Continue reading →

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Arts

At the MFA, a new show looks at what Life left out

"Life Magazine and the Power of Photography" examines the ambitions, biases, and blind spots of the iconic "general interest" publication. Continue reading →

Arts

Christian Bale thinks ‘we need to find something to be obsessed about’

His obsession? The 14 or so different scripts director David O. Russell wrote for their new movie, "Amsterdam." He also talks about the humbling experience of singing with Taylor Swift. Continue reading →

QUICK BITE

Spicy salsas and warm service at Woburn’s new Dora Taqueria

The Dorchester original opened in 2020. Continue reading →

TRAVEL | Essay

When the Krishna River rises

This summer I returned to Yadahalli in Southern India, where 18 generations of my family have lived in a 300-year-old house. It will be my last visit to the home I was raised in because my parents will move this year. Everything went downhill very gradually. Soon, it will be gone entirely, drowned by a dam project. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

This fall in the Berkshires, outdoor art rivals the foliage

This season is especially rich with al fresco art. Here are some shows to consider on your color-drenched autumn getaway. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Ask the Gardener: Tips for getting more blooms next spring

Plus, hearty shrub suggestions to fight water runoff. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: Tired of your commute? With this Arlington condo, you can mix things up.

Renovated unit comes with four bedrooms and three full baths. Continue reading →