Nation

If affirmative action ends, college admissions may be changed forever

In 1964, hoping to erase its image as a privileged cloister for white rich families, Wesleyan University contacted 400 Black high school students from around the country to persuade them to apply. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden returns to Georgia to honor MLK and tout ‘the time to choose’

President Biden returned to Georgia on Sunday and used a speech commemorating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to reiterate some of the themes of his 2020 campaign in a possible preview of 2024, marking his first visit to the state in more than a year. Continue reading →

Nation

Driven by election deniers, this county recounted 2020 votes last week

On the 797th day after the defeat of former president Donald Trump, a rural Pennsylvania county on Monday began a recount of ballots from Election Day 2020. Continue reading →

World

Netanyahu moving ahead on legal overhaul despite outcry

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government plans to charge ahead with an overhaul of the country’s judicial system, despite fierce criticism from top legal officials and protests against the changes that drew tens of thousands of people. Continue reading →

World

68 dead, 4 missing after plane crashes in Nepal resort town

A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard. At least one witness reported hearing cries for help from within the fiery wreck, the country’s deadliest airplane accident in three decades. Continue reading →

World

In Bali, warring sides learn to cohabitate

Since the war in Ukraine began, a slice of Bali has become a haven for both Russians and Ukrainians. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Maura Healey promised to bring transparency to an opaque governor’s office. It’s not clear if she’ll follow through.

Time to put some muscle behind her campaign promises. Continue reading →

LETTERS

2 women: one missing, on everyone’s mind; the other killed, off to the side

The extensive coverage of Ana Walshe’s story advanced the investigation into her disappearance. The horror of her situation is on everyone’s mind. That is not the case for Amber Buckner, who was murdered in Stoughton last month. Continue reading →

LETTERS

The curious cases of the mishandled classified documents

What is the system for tracking and controlling the use of such documents and why did it fail? How can it be possible that the exact location of any and all classified material is not always known? Continue reading →

Metro

Stormy seas for cruise ships in Bar Harbor

Local businesses challenge voter-approved limit on passengers on Mount Desert Island. Continue reading →

K-12

‘This is a win for Melrose:’ Teachers, supporters rally in favor of new contract

“This contract is going to help, not only the teachers, but the students [too]... This is a win for Melrose,” a teacher said Sunday. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Welcome to the cannabis crunch: Mass. marijuana industry braces for turbulent 2023

Recreational sales will soon pass $4 billion, but many operators see a grim outlook. Continue reading →

AFC WILD CARD | BILLS 34, DOLPHINS 31

Buffalo needed to fight, but proved too much for shorthanded Miami

Josh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing and his defense forced six punts and two turnovers from rookie Skylar Thompson, who nonetheless brought the Dolphins back from a 17-point deficit. Continue reading →

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

David Krejci keeps up productive pace for Bruins as he skates into career game No. 1,000

The 36-year-old center will be the seventh Bruin to reach the milestone. He has 226 goals and 535 assists through 999 games. Continue reading →

on football

The matchups looked odd, but NFL Wild Card Weekend was surprisingly entertaining

Not only were the games entertaining, but the lack of expectations made them even better. Continue reading →

Business

As dating apps show their shortcomings, Boston-area matchmakers are busier than ever

Privacy concerns, “swiping fatigue,” and a desire to lock down a serious relationship are pushing people to seek one-on-one help. Continue reading →

Retail

In the South End, one Black-owned gift shop made way for another

After deciding to close the Olives & Grace gift shop, owner Sofi Madison sought out a Black-owned successor to her Tremont Street storefront. She landed on Jae’da Turner, the owner of Black Owned Bos. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

How one Boston-area entrepreneur’s dream sparked the movement that led to the new King memorial

Paul English, who made most of his money from the sale of Kayak to Priceline a decade ago, committed $1 million to get the ball rolling on "The Embrace," a 22-foot high bronze statue on Boston Common that was unveiled Friday. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Janet Cotter Poole, protester for peace and self-described radical Catholic, dies at 94

People need to "first and foremost, focus on kindness," Mrs. Poole once said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Gerrie Coetzee, former WBA heavyweight champ, dies at 67

A former South African boxer and WBA heavyweight champion, Gerrie Coetzee defied some of his country’s racist laws during the height of apartheid in the 1970s and 1980s and won popularity with Nelson Mandela and both Black and white fans. Continue reading →

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Arts

Latest immersive experience coming to Boston takes visitors to the world of Disney Animation

Scenes from films like “Encanto” and “Zootopia” will be projected onto the walls of the Lighthouse ArtSpace at the Castle Boston. Continue reading →

Arts

Miss USA, R’Bonney Gabriel, wins Miss Universe title

R'Bonney Gabriel, the first Filipina American to win Miss USA, beat out 83 other contestants to be crowned Miss Universe on Saturday night in New Orleans. Continue reading →

DANCE REVIEW

Stefanie Batten Bland’s ‘Look Who’s Coming to Dinner’ asks who gets to sit at the table

The title of the 50-minute work from 2019 makes it clear that choreographer Bland has in mind the 1967 movie “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.” Continue reading →