Nation

FDA eases blood donation ban on gay and bisexual men after years of protest

The proposed relaxation of restrictions by the Food and Drug Administration follows years of pressure by blood banks, the American Medical Association, and LGBTQ rights organizations to abandon rules some experts say are outdated, homophobic, and ineffective at keeping the nation’s blood supply safe. Continue reading →

Nation

Man gets prison for attacking Capitol officer who later died

Julian Khater didn’t mention the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick or address the officer’s family in a written statement he read aloud before US District Judge Thomas Hogan sentenced him to six years and eight months of imprisonment. Continue reading →

Nation

Video shows struggle for hammer during Pelosi attack

The body-camera footage shows suspect David DePape wrest the tool from Paul Pelosi, 82, and lunge toward him with the hammer over his head. Continue reading →

World

Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue

The attack on worshippers celebrating the Jewish Sabbath came a day after an Israeli military raid killed nine people in the West Bank. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine corruption scandal stokes long-standing aid concerns in US

The ouster of several top officials from Ukraine’s government Tuesday following accusations of government corruption has lent those concerns a fresh urgency. Continue reading →

World

Syrian army responsible for Douma chemical weapons attack, watchdog confirms

The April 7 attack was part of a brutal military offensive by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s troops as they forced rebel fighters from the outskirts of Damascus. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let Duxbury tragedy be a warning: Postpartum mental health care needs to be a priority

Every woman who gives birth in Massachusetts should be screened for maternal mental health disorders, and those who show symptoms need access to treatment that is affordable and culturally appropriate. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Two schools of thought on student safety: police presence, behavioral health

Every student deserves to feel safe in school, and a concerted effort to rapidly implement comprehensive behavioral health services and support in every district would help create that safe space. Continue reading →

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Health

Duxbury deaths put a spotlight on postpartum mood disorders. Here’s how to recognize them and where to get help.

A Duxbury mom charged with killing two of her children previously posted on Facebook about struggling with postpartum anxiety. Nearly a fifth of new mothers in the United States experience postpartum depression or other pregnancy-related mood disorders. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Students stage walkout at Harvard University, demand resignation of professor

Student demonstrators at Harvard University staged a walkout Tuesday of a class taught by prominent anthropologist John Comaroff, who was placed on leave in January 2022 amid harassment allegations but later resumed his teaching duties. An advocacy group is calling for his resignation. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Mass. SJC chief justice calls for increase in state funding for civil legal aid for low-income residents

The pandemic has spurred low-income people to seek out legal aid for unemployment, domestic violence, housing, and immigration cases. But there’s not nearly enough funding for legal aid organizations to meet the exploding demand. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Yes, the Bruins lost. But when the goal is a Stanley Cup, good losses aren’t a bad thing.

Games like this, in which mistakes can cost a team a win and every moment is magnified, will help the Bruins as they keep their eye on the ultimate prize. Continue reading →

red sox

Would the Red Sox consider long-term deals for Brayan Bello and Triston Casas?

There obviously would be risk, but there also is danger in waiting, as the Red Sox learned with Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts. Continue reading →

chad finn

History is within the Bruins’ reach, and they should go for it

Don't even think about a "Presidents' Trophy curse." Success is not going to spoil this team. Continue reading →

Business

New York veterinary clinic Small Door expands to Newton

Small Door offers an app that gives pet owners continuous access to its medical team, allows customers to book appointments online, and provides electronic access to health records. Continue reading →

Residential

Next week, cities and towns have to start filing housing plans with the state. What’s coming?

If towns play along, the law would enable hundreds of thousands of units of housing, but some communities have signaled skepticism and publicly considered the consequences of noncompliance. Continue reading →

Business

Amazon will start charging Prime members for US grocery orders of less than $150

The new fees, which take effect Feb. 28, coincide with the company’s efforts to cut costs and adjust to slower growth in online shopping. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Martha Ann Robert, 91, Maison Robert restaurateur, mentor, dies

Mrs. Robert and her husband, the late Lucien Robert, had three restaurants in Boston. She also helped found the Ecole Bilingue in Newton, which would become the International School of Boston. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sylvia Syms, ‘Ice Cold in Alex,’ and ‘The Queen’ star, dies

Ms. Syms became a British cinema stalwart, appearing in many of the best-remembered British movies of the 1950s and 60s. Continue reading →

Obituaries

College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Billy Packer was an Emmy award-winning college basketball broadcaster who covered 34 Final Fours for NBC and CBS. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At BSO, launching a new concerto into orbit

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons returned to the podium with works by Brahms, Shostakovich, and a new ‘Concerto for Curved Space’ by Steven Mackey. Continue reading →

Classical

BSO taps musician with deep local ties to run Tanglewood Music Center

Violist Ed Gazouleas will head the summer music academy as interim director during a tumultuous time for the orchestra. Continue reading →

Arts

Get Down with your Hometown virtual music festival streams live this weekend

The streaming festival is back for the third year with an exciting lineup of performers. Continue reading →