Nation

Communities of color record big gains in health insurance coverage

From 2020 to 2022, Hispanic people saw a 53 percent jump in enrollment rates through the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace, Black people 49 percent, and Native Americans 32 percent. Continue reading →

Nation

Overt US antisemitism returns with Trump, Ye: ‘Something is different’

Longtime watchdogs of antisemitism say there is nothing new about the kinds of derogatory comments about Jews that the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, former president Donald Trump, sundry far-right political candidates, and others have made in recent weeks. Continue reading →

Politics

GOP chairwoman mocks Fetterman, Biden over speaking abilities

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Thursday mocked the speaking abilities of Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman, the Democratic Senate candidate who is recovering from a stroke, and President Biden, who grew up with a stutter. Continue reading →

World

US program aims to keep sensitive weapons in Ukraine

After concerns in Congress and accusations by Russia about weapons smuggling, the Biden administration released its blueprint on Thursday for ensuring that the $17 billion in arms it has so far sent to Ukraine were making it to the battlefield — and not the black market. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine attacks Russia’s hold on southern city of Kherson

Ukrainian forces attacked Russia’s hold on the southern city of Kherson on Thursday while fighting intensified in the country’s east. The battles came amid reports that Moscow-appointed authorities have abandoned the city, joining tens of thousands of residents who fled to other Russia-held areas. Continue reading →

World

Somalia asks US to step up drone strikes against militant fighters

The Biden administration is weighing a request by Somalia that the United States loosen restrictions on its military drone strikes targeting Al Shabab militants in the troubled Horn of Africa nation, according to several US officials. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The world according to Vlad

With his war effort sputtering on the battlefield in Ukraine, Russian president Vladimir Putin is again trying to exploit the West’s internal divisions. Continue reading →

OPINION

Why did Ayanna Pressley sign the letter to Biden calling for direct talks with Russia?

It’s “an olive branch to a war criminal,” says Jake Auchincloss. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Watchful, hopeful as Gulf of Maine floating wind project advances

A collaborative offshore wind strategy helps ensure that the clean energy transition provides high-quality jobs, including for our unionized workforce; reduces pollution; and improves health outcomes, especially in vulnerable communities. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker fires back at Wu over approach to Mass. and Cass crisis

The Baker administration pushed back Wednesday on Mayor Michelle Wu’s recent comments that the state must “step up as a partner” to help Boston resolve the crises of homelessness and opiate addiction playing out daily at in the Mass. and Cass. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Jurors urged to weigh whether payments to former State Police union boss were kickbacks

Attorneys for Dana Pullman, 61, who retired from the force after his indictment three years ago, and for Anne M. Lynch, 71, argued during closing remarks in US District Court in Boston that they did not commit any crimes and accused the government of relying on speculation when characterizing legitimate payments as bribes or kickbacks. Continue reading →

Transportation

MBTA has a new bus map based on your feedback. Here’s what it looks like

The MBTA heard your feedback about its new bus map — the good, the bad, and the ugly — and is back with a second draft. Continue reading →

Bruins notebook

Bruins send Jack Studnicka to Vancouver in a trade that clears roster room, brings back prospects

General manager Don Sweeney touted the development of young players at the AHL level. "The Providence guys are doing a fantastic job," Sweeney said. Continue reading →

On baseball

The Red Sox chose not to keep Kyle Schwarber, and now he’s in the World Series with the Phillies

After the lockout lifted, the Phillies came to a four-year, $79 million agreement with Schwarber. Continue reading →

patriots

Bill Belichick puts the issue to rest: Mac Jones will start vs. Jets Sunday

Jones will get a chance to redeem himself after a poor showing Monday night, but Belichick wouldn't speculate on what happens thereafter. Continue reading →

Business

MGH launches work of huge expansion along Cambridge Street

Mass General Hospital launches $2B expansion of its main campus on Cambridge Street. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Alnylam decides to ‘pause’ drug trial, citing new federal pricing law

The Cambridge biotech is concerned about the impact on what it could charge for a medicine to treat a rare eye disease. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

With MassWorks up in the air, Baker hands out last round of state infrastructure grants

The big question hanging over Beacon Hill today: Will lawmakers move a slimmed-down version of the economic development bill this fall? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Geoff Nuttall, first among equals in acclaimed quartet, dies at 56

His performances could be fiery and provocative. “Whether you’re 7 years old and have never seen a violin up close or you’re an expert with a doctorate in music, I want you to leave humming, elated, or having felt emotionally put through the ringer,” he said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lucianne Goldberg, key figure in Clinton impeachement, dies

A longtime conservative activist whose agency specialized in right-wing books, Lucianne Goldberg gained national prominence for advising her friend Linda Tripp to secretly tape Tripp's conversations with Monica Lewinsky. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mike Birch, inaugural winner of Route du Rhum, dies at 90

Mr. Birch entered the legend of offshore sailing back in 1978 when he claimed the inaugural edition of the Rhum by an astonishingly small margin after 23 days at sea. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

In a new ‘White Lotus,’ no one’s getting away from it all

In an entertaining new season of the HBO hit, creator Mike White extends his reach into his characters’ attractions and sexual natures, as they keep finding themselves drawn to the wrong people. Continue reading →

MUSIC

Soul searching yields ‘The Skippy White Story,’ rare nuggets from Black Boston artists of the ‘60s

Singer Eli "Paperboy" Reed has curated the 15-track compilation of gospel, soul, and blues songs that Skippy White released on various record labels in the ‘60s, when his self-named record stores were a hub of Black music and camaraderie in the city. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW

‘Aftersun’ is a father-daughter memory play that will stay with you

Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio star in writer-director Charlotte Wells’s feature debut. Continue reading →