Nation

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years for Los Angeles sex crimes

The sentencing Thursday all but ensures that the 70-year-old former Hollywood mogul, who is in declining health, will spend the rest of his life in prison. Continue reading →

Nation

On stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killings but admits lying

Murdaugh, 54, is charged with murder in the fatal shootings of his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, who were killed near kennels on their property on June 7, 2021. In his testimony, Murdaugh continued to staunchly deny any role in the killings. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump legal team assails Georgia inquiry

Lawyers for former president Donald Trump said late Wednesday that details divulged this week by the foreperson of a special grand jury investigating election interference by Trump and his allies had “poisoned” the Georgia inquiry. Continue reading →

World

Bulgarian factories and secret task forces: How the West hunts for Soviet arms

The job is straightforward, dangerous, and will soon be open to applicants: filling a 122mm Soviet-style artillery shell with explosives that will turn it into a lethal projectile. Continue reading →

World

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow’s aggression must stop. Continue reading →

World

Another Brexit deal is another gamble for another prime minister

Brexit destroyed the careers of two recent British prime ministers, so resolving one of its most poisonous legacies was never going to be easy for the latest, Rishi Sunak. Continue reading →

OPINION

Kevin McCarthy lets a rabid Foxer into the hen House

Things aren’t going well for a speaker who had to wheel-and-deal his way into the job. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Jimmy Carter’s exemplary life

The 39th US president, who recently entered hospice care, will leave behind a legacy that he and his nation ought to be proud of. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In our right-to-shelter state, there are better options than motels

Absent an increase in federal funding, the Commonwealth needs to continue to prioritize affordable housing resources, such as the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Middlesex DA announces inquest into fatal Cambridge police shooting of college student

In a statement, Ryan said her office requested the inquest on January 11, and that it has now begun, but she said no further details would be provided until the inquest is complete. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Arrest warrant issued for former Cohasset employee accused of running crypto mine out of school’s crawlspace

Nadeam Nahas, 39, was due to appear in Quincy District Court to face charges of vandalizing a school and fraudulent use of electricity. A judge issued a default warrant for his arrest when he did not show up, according to David Traub, spokesperson for the Norfolk district attorney’s office. Continue reading →

Metro

Annie Dookhan was not the sole bad actor; she had a supporting cast

When it comes to institutional corruption, it is never one bad apple. Continue reading →

Celtics 142, Pacers 138 (OT)

Jayson Tatum made a statement in a battle for a loose ball, and Celtics got the message to beat Pacers in overtime

Tatum and Pacer Bennedict Mathurin wrestled for a loose ball, but Tatum refused to give in, even after a jump ball was called. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo likes to talk, but he’s had enough of trying to explain last season

While Verdugo's numbers in 2022 were similar to the year before, .280/.328/.405 aided by a hot second half, the impact wasn’t the same. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins acquire grit in defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from Washington for Craig Smith, three draft picks

The Bruins traded a first-round pick in 2023, a third-rounder in 2024, and a second-rounder in 2025. Continue reading →

Technology

Twitter’s Boston landlord sues over unpaid rent

Under Elon Musk, Twitter has also stopped paying rent for many of its offices and ignored bills for services ordered by prior management. Continue reading →

Biotech

Medicare won’t cover new Alzheimer’s drug until it gets full FDA approval

Leqembi, made by Eisai and Biogen, won accelerated approval in January, but a wider sign-off is not likely until late this year or early 2024. Continue reading →

tech lab

Questions swirl around how Supreme Court will rule on Internet law and social media

With a single step, the high court could potentially demolish the business models of giants like YouTube and Twitter. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Ahmed Qureia, top Palestinian negotiator with Israel, dies

Before he served as prime minister of the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Qureia was one of the architects of interim peace deals with Israel. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Rick Newman, founder of Catch a Rising Star comedy club, dies at 81

Mr. Newman’s club supercharged the rise in stand-up comedy in the 1970s and 1980s. Continue reading →

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TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Apple TV+ hot streak ends with half-baked ‘Liaison’

For all the potential in the six-part series, including not just actors Vincent Cassel and Eva Green but the international locations, it’s at times confusing, with dialogue that rarely rises above plot signposts. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Did I make the same mistake all over again?

“Life has essentially repeated itself — just with a completely different person.” Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

Ingenuity meets virtuosity in Manual Cinema’s ‘Frankenstein’

Presented by ArtsEmerson, “Frankenstein” offers an amalgam of shadow puppetry, cinema, and live-action silhouettes, creating an experience that is half silent movie, half work of the stage. Continue reading →