Nation

Tropical Storm Nicole churns toward Bahamas, Florida

The exact path of the storm remains uncertain as it approaches Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane late Wednesday or early Thursday. Continue reading →

Nation

$2 billion Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles County

Joe’s Service Center in Altadena was the source for a new, yet unnamed, billionaire. Continue reading →

Nation

Winter storm brings rain, snow, and flood fears to California

Evacuation orders were in place for canyon areas scarred by recent wildfires. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky open to talks with Russia — on Ukraine’s terms

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president has suggested he’s open to peace talks with Russia, softening his refusal to negotiate with Moscow as long as President Vladimir Putin is in power while sticking to Kyiv’s core demands. Continue reading →

World

Aerial war over Ukraine heats up as Russia pounds cities

As Ukrainian officials celebrate the arrival of more advanced Western air-defense systems and claim growing success at shooting down Russian rockets and drones, they are warning that Moscow is buying new long-range weapons against which Kyiv’s forces have little defense — specifically, ballistic missiles from Iran. Continue reading →

World

After decades of resistance, rich countries offer direct climate aid

On Sunday, negotiators from developing countries succeeded in placing the matter on the formal agenda of this year’s climate summit, known as COP27, or the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties. Continue reading →

OPINION

How to ensure true equity in the workplace

Corporations typically detail only the information that makes the company look good, while significant groups of people are ignored. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Healey should grab this chance to be bold

In a state with as many challenges as opportunities, the next governor can now fill in that blank slate. Continue reading →

OPINION

The great Twexit

Since Elon Musk bought Twitter, users and advertisers are fleeing the site. Like many Twitter users, I’m conflicted because I don’t really want to leave. Continue reading →

Elections

As Mass. Democrats prepare to win big, some voters dread national results

The juxtaposition between the state of the election in Massachusetts and the political climate nationally could hardly be starker. Continue reading →

Elections

Controversial Bristol Sheriff Thomas Hodgson faces off against Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux

Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has been long been sharply criticized for his harsh treatment of inmates. His opponent, Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux, has pitched himself to voters as a reformer with experience as a mayor, former state representative, and in the state Department of Correction. Continue reading →

ELECTION 2022

Allan Fung concedes, Seth Magaziner keeps R.I. Second Congressional District seat blue

“You have my commitment that I will fight hard for our state. I will fight to bring Rhode Island values to Washington,” Magaziner told supporters. “We are a small state, we are a scrappy state. But we are the best state.” Continue reading →

On baseball

In his fourth year with Red Sox, is this a make-or-break offseason for Chaim Bloom?

Ben Cherington and Dave Dombrowski built World Series champions and both were fired in the fourth seasons. Continue reading →

patriots notebook

Patriots may have been tipping some of their plays against the Colts

On a day when they had only 203 total yards, the opposition — specifically Shaq Leonard — seemed to know what was coming at times. Continue reading →

on football

The Colts hiring Jeff Saturday is everything that’s wrong with NFL head coaching searches

The Rooney Rule doesn't require that minority candidates be interviewed for interim positions, but now Saturday appears to have an inside track on them. Continue reading →

Finance

One year into its pilot, Camp Harbor View’s guaranteed income program is working

Recipients of the funds are making ends meet, paying down debt, and perhaps most significantly, reporting less stress and better overall mental health. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

If you’re injured on a city sidewalk, your payout is based on an outdated law

Under a state law that has not been updated since 1965, when someone is injured due to a defect in a street or sidewalk, the state, city, or town responsible for maintaining it only has to pay $5,000 at most. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Romano Mazzoli, who oversaw major immigration reform, dies at 89

The legislation, called the Immigration Reform and Control Act, was the last successful effort to change the country’s immigration laws. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73

As a guitarist, fiddle player, and vocalist, Mr. Cook — alongside cousins Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry — landed eight No. 1 songs on the country charts between spring 1980 and summer 1982. Continue reading →

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TELEVISION REVIEW

A compelling new season of ‘The Crown’ gives the royals a reality check

Now moving into the 1990s with a new cast in place, Peter Morgan's series remains as superbly written and addictive as ever. Continue reading →

Television

At Agganis Arena, wrestling champs The Acclaimed will bring the noise

The duo of Max Caster and Anthony Bowens — the latter is All Elite Wrestling’s first openly gay champ — are among AEW's biggest home-grown success stories. Continue reading →

DINING OUT

Five stars for the Daily Catch, the calamari king for nearly 50 years

The North End dock-to-table restaurant has served up consistent excellence in a shoebox space. Continue reading →