Nation

In Mississippi’s capital, old racial divides take new forms

Mississippi’s struggling capital has been a favored target of Republican leaders since the GOP took total control of the state a decade ago. But perhaps none of the slings and arrows flung at Jackson has provoked as much outrage as the one the state House of Representatives loosed earlier this month. Continue reading →

Nation

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in ‘22

The number — roughly 18 per day — was an all-time high for guns intercepted at US airports, and is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed. Continue reading →

Nation

FDA’s own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight

The government agency responsible for tracking down contaminated peanut butter and defective pacemakers is taking on a new health hazard: online misinformation. Continue reading →

World

New earthquake batters Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurt

A new 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said. More buildings collapsed, trapping some people, while scores of injuries were recorded in neighboring Syria too. Continue reading →

World

UN council OK’s watered-down statement on Israel settlements

The UN Security Council unanimously approved a watered-down statement strongly opposing Israel’s continued construction and expansion of settlements Monday. Continue reading →

World

Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Tuesday for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the country’s legal system, defying a mass uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint from the United States. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Moving the needle seems to be a sticking point for Social Security

Many recommendations for shoring up Social Security and keeping it solvent have been proposed, but so far, we have seen little willingness to tackle any of these approaches. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Elected Boston School Committee? Careful what you wish for.

As a Boston resident during the time of an elected school committee, I can testify as to its dysfunction and ineptness. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Three- and four-bed nursing home rooms should be phased out

Meanwhile, though, state policy makers should allow nursing homes to continue operating in a financially sustainable way. Continue reading →

Transportation

MBTA service disruptions coming to Red, Mattapan, Orange, Green lines, and Commuter Rail in March

The MBTA is shutting down parts of the Red Line to install a new digital signal system and do track work, the Mattapan Line to remove a staircase at Milton Station, and the Orange and Green lines for Government Center garage demolition and track repairs. Continue reading →

Social Justice

The East Boston substation is already under construction. So what do protesters hope to achieve now?

Climate activists say they continue to protest in hopes of catching the attention of government officials to stop or relocate the location of a controversial electricity substation in East Boston. They have also launched a legal challenge. Continue reading →

Politics

As Jimmy Carter enters hospice, locals remember his visit to the small Massachusetts town of Clinton

Residents were struck by Jimmy Carter's warmth and relatability when he visited Clinton, in Central Massachusetts, in 1977, less than two months after his inauguration as president. Continue reading →

Boston Pride

The Pride’s Loren Gabel is the PHF’s top scorer and All-Star MVP — but still has more to prove

A relentless drive to improve her game — as well as being left off Canada's last Olympic team — keeps Gabel motivated. Continue reading →

dan shaughnessy

With John Henry not speaking, all we have are questions and not answers

From 2002-20, Henry & Co. engaged in a state-of-the-team press conference after the annual pep talk to the team at spring training, but that is not the case any longer. Continue reading →

Celtics

From Jayson Tatum’s workload to the No. 1 seed, exploring five story lines to watch when the Celtics come back

Globe reporters Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn joined audio producer Jesse Remedios to discuss the rest of the Celtics season. Listen to or read their responses. Continue reading →

Biotech

Boston startup raises $135m to test therapies for rare bleeding disorders

Hemab Therapeutics plans to expand its operations here and advance clinical trials for a pair of rare blood diseases. Continue reading →

TALKING SHOP

An old-line auction family returns home to Boston

From coffee art to groceries that check out for you to golf, golf, golf, here’s the latest on the Boston retail scene. Continue reading →

bold types

Udi Mokady has quietly built one of the most valuable software firms in the state

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of movers and shakers around Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim Broyhill, North Carolina congressman, briefly senator, dies at 95

A longtime North Carolina Republican congressman, Jim Broyhill served briefly in the US Senate to fill a vacancy before losing a bid to keep the job. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Richard Belzer, comedian turned ‘Law & Order’ stalwart, dies at 78

Mr. Belzer played the iconic role of police detective John Munch in NBC's “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89

Mr. Smith was one of the last survivors of an extraordinary scene of musicians and songwriters who helped make New Orleans a fundamental influence on rock ‘n’ roll. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

My sports club crush went cold

“I’m getting the negative body language from her and the 'go away' vibe.” Continue reading →

Music

On ‘Knobs’ nights, a Kendall Square bar brings the beats

State Park, a watering hole frequented by MIT students and young professionals, isn't the first place you’d expect to hear live hip-hop beats. But fans and artists have found a welcoming community there. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

At SpeakEasy, ‘Fairview’ stares down the white gaze

Playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury has constructed an ingenious, meta-theatrical framework within which to examine the multiple forms racism can take. She does not let the American theater, or the audience, off the hook. Continue reading →