On Monday, the Supreme Court with its conservative majority will hear arguments in two cases challenging affirmative action. The likely outcomes, experts said, is a nationwide ban. Continue reading →
Candidates often recalibrate their campaigns and tweak their messages before a general election, but the reinventions by some 2022 candidates are going much further. Continue reading →
Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Tuesday that Russian forces were performing secret work at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, activity that could shed light on Russia’s claims that the Ukrainian military is preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device. Continue reading →
Republicans need just five seats net to flip the chamber, and with the current daunting map, some Democratic strategists worry the party could lose far more: 20 or even 30 seats. Continue reading →
The animals’ sea ice habitat is shrinking, federal officials announced Tuesday, and experts predict that 99% of the world’s emperor penguin population could disappear by 2100. Continue reading →
Rishi Sunak took over as Britain’s prime minister on Tuesday, the third in seven weeks, hoping to slow the revolving door at No. 10 Downing St. and restore stability to a government in turmoil. Continue reading →
Israeli forces carried out a major raid against a Palestinian militia in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Tuesday, killing a leader of the group and four other men, according to members of the militia and Palestinian officials. Continue reading →
Amid rampant speculation about who carried out the explosions — was it the Russians trying to rattle the West, the Americans trying to sever a Russian economic artery, or possibly the Ukrainians trying to take revenge on Russia? — what is known remains as cloudy as the images from the floor of the Baltic Sea. Continue reading →
If communities thwart a law designed to force them to allow more housing construction, the next governor will need to take a harder line. Continue reading →
By undoing some of the structural ways that government has historically criminalized poverty, the measures taken in Massachusetts demonstrate compassion while continuing to promote public safety. Continue reading →
When out-of-staters who appreciate Vermont’s verdant beauty come here, they are surprised that a state which has long been seen as tolerant and open-minded was so late in allowing recreational marijuana sales. Continue reading →
Outraged over an uptick in fatal shootings, including that of a 14-year-old boy and two young mothers, faith leaders, city officials and community organizers met at a Dorchester church Tuesday to identify possible solutions. Continue reading →
Speaking to state lawmakers, former US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood said the top of its list should be taking away safety oversight of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority from the state’s Department of Public Utilities. Continue reading →
The outfielder, a first-round pick in 2021, made it from High A to Triple A this year. He is on the cusp of a major league debut, likely next season. Continue reading →
Coach Joe Mazzulla and forward Grant Williams were ejected from Monday's loss, while Jayson Tatum picked up his second technical of the season for waving his hand in frustration after being called for a goaltend. Continue reading →
This remains an important season for Jones, one in which he was expected to take a leap forward, and not be fighting to win over the fan base or solidify his starting gig. Continue reading →
The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier. Continue reading →
You might think the Boston area's biggest selling point is a workforce pipeline bursting with highly qualified young people. You’d be wrong. Continue reading →
As defense secretary at the end of the Obama administration, Dr. Carter opened military combat jobs to women and ended a ban on transgender people serving in the military. Continue reading →
As defense secretary at the end of the Obama administration, Dr. Carter opened military combat jobs to women and ended a ban on transgender people serving in the military. Continue reading →
After relocating to Nashville in 2017, the couple have returned to the Boston area. They perform as the Dinallos at City Winery Wednesday, the first show they’ve played in the area since before the pandemic. Continue reading →
The versatile Paul Melendy plays Ichabod Crane, and everyone else, in a new adaptation of the story, which is having its world premiere at Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham. Continue reading →
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