Nation

Pressure builds to step up US weapons tracking in Ukraine

House Republicans, who will hold a slim majority in the next Congress, have warned the Biden administration to expect far-tougher oversight of the extensive military assistance it has provided Ukraine. Continue reading →

Nation

Ga. Senate runoff between Warnock, Walker has bitter closing

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Ads with the candidates’ former wives. Cries of “liar” flying in both directions. Stories of a squalid apartment building and abortions under pressure. Questioning an opponent’s independence. His intellect. His mental stability. His religious faith. Continue reading →

Nation

Marijuana pardons affect just a sliver of those swept up in the war on drugs

WASHINGTON — Valerie Schultz’s conviction for possession of a small amount of marijuana in 2010 was anything but simple. Continue reading →

World

French police guard water as seasonal drought intensifies

MAUZÉ-SUR-LE-MIGNON, France — Wearing bulletproof vests and carrying guns, the gendarmes appear suddenly in the middle of farm fields misted by morning rain. They stand behind two fences equipped with security cameras and overhead lights, looking every bit like prison guards. But there is no prison for miles. Continue reading →

World

As winter looms, snowfall and mud present new hardships for Ukraine

Increasingly frigid winter weather presented new challenges for Ukraine on Sunday as mud churned up the battlefield and snowfall made the government’s task of restoring power supplies devastated by weeks of Russian bombing all the more urgent. Continue reading →

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LETTERS

How we all handled the pandemic: a reckoning, of sorts

We should assume that most public officials were acting in the best interests of our public health. It would be more useful to find out why the public doesn’t believe it. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Assault weapons bans work. More states should try them.

Only a handful of states have assault weapons bans despite evidence that such a policy could reduce mass shooting fatalities. Continue reading →

OPINION

Under fire from Russia, Ukrainian morale remains high

During a recent trip to Kyiv, the author spoke with residents to gauge their willingness to continue resisting. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

As juvenile gun arrests spike in Boston, Wu launches youth safety task force

Juvenile firearm arrests have surged this year in Boston, according to Police Department data provided earlier this month. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘It gave me hope’: Financial literacy organizations empower marginalized youth with knowledge

Organizations across Massachusetts are empowering marginalized youth with accessible financial literacy education. These efforts can help level the playing field for marginalized communities who lack the resources to manage and build wealth. Continue reading →

Metro

For JR, Celia ‘was the greatest gift ever made’

"We want to have relationships just like everybody else." Continue reading →

Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery is a numbers guy, in more ways than one

The bench boss has a peculiar way of referring to his players, but that's just his style. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

For the Patriots to crush the next big test, it’s all about stopping Bills quarterback Josh Allen

Allen presents problems for a defense, both behind the line of scrimmage and when he crosses it. "Great player, certainly and MVP candidate," Bill Belichick said. "He does a lot for their team in a lot of ways.’’ Continue reading →

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Celtics don’t miss a beat without Jayson Tatum (ankle), Jaylen Brown leads balanced offense in win over Wizards

With Tatum in street clothes to rest his sore left ankle, Brown scored 36 points and six other players had 12 or more as Boston won its 12th game out of 13. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Point32Health evaluating blood test benefit to screen for 50 types of cancer

In a pilot program, the parent company of Tufts Health has been offering employees an innovative cancer screening benefit. Continue reading →

Retail

Local running shoe company launches personalized kicks for women

When prospective buyers visit the Hilma website, they’re presented with a survey to capture foot measurements, past running experience, and personal shoe preferences. Continue reading →

Jobs

Maura Healey’s first big test: Finding someone to fix the T

The governor-elect must pick a general manager steeped in making the buses and trains run on time, and one who understands that safety has to be at the core of everything. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lucia Small, who brought women’s and girls’ voices to forefront in documentaries, dies at 59

Ms. Small's final documentary, "Girl Talk," tells the story of five girls on the Newton South High School debate team. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lucia Small, who brought women’s and girls’ voices to forefront in documentaries, dies at 59

Ms. Small's final documentary, "Girl Talk," tells the story of five girls on the Newton South High School debate team. Continue reading →

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Names

How chasing viral guitar riffs made Will Paquin a TikTok sensation

The Boston University alum has half a million followers, but before he joined the app, he had never even written a song. Continue reading →

DANCE REVIEW

Boston Ballet returns with a full staging of ‘The Nutcracker’

Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen’s “Nutcracker” is, as always, packed with thoughtful touches. And children have returned to the cast this year. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Sibling struggles can lead to estrangement

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →