Nation

‘Havana syndrome’ not caused by energy weapon or foreign adversary, intelligence review finds

The mysterious ailment known as “Havana syndrome” did not result from the actions of a foreign adversary, according to an intelligence report that shatters a long-disputed theory that hundreds of US personnel were targeted and sickened by a clandestine enemy wielding energy waves as a weapon. Continue reading →

Nation

Senate Republicans and Democrats propose rail safety bill

A group of Republicans and Democrats in the Senate has proposed legislation to mandate that the Transportation Department tighten safety rules for freight rail, the first glimmer of bipartisan activity on the issue since a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, last month. Continue reading →

Nation

More colon cancer cases found in younger people, new report shows

One in five new cases of colorectal cancer in the United States occur in people younger than 55 — about twice the rate in 1995, when 11 percent of cases were in this age group. Continue reading →

World

Rescue crews search for survivors after train crash in Greece kills at least 38

Rescue workers in Greece frantically searched for survivors through flattened carriages and smoking wreckage Wednesday after a high-speed, head-on collision between a freight train and a passenger train killed at least 38 people and injured scores of others in what appeared to be the country’s deadliest rail accident. Continue reading →

World

Israeli police use water cannons and stun grenades on protesters in Tel Aviv

Israeli police deployed water cannons and stun grenades Wednesday against thousands of protesters blocking a main road in Tel Aviv, a significant escalation of the confrontation between the political leadership and opponents of the government’s plan to rein in the powers of the country’s judiciary. Continue reading →

World

Israeli army kills Palestinian, arrests 3 others in West Bank

Israeli troops arrested three Palestinians on Wednesday suspected of involvement in the killing earlier this week of an Israeli American while a fourth was shot and killed fleeing the scene of a daylight raid in a West Bank refugee camp, the military said. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Casinos violated a new state law on sports betting. Now what?

Massachusetts legalized gambling on sports, with the exception of local college teams. All three of the state’s casinos have accepted bets on local games anyway. Continue reading →

OPINION

When it comes to student loan forgiveness, John Roberts borrows from GOP playbook

Has the Supreme Court justice so tired of headlines about how he’s lost control of the court that he’s decided to drop his air of institutionalism? Continue reading →

LETTERS

Solution to our housing puzzle will take host of policies, approaches

Everyone must understand the value of a range of housing options and price points and build support for the policies that create them, inclusionary zoning among them. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

DeSantis, other officials, seek to dismiss federal lawsuit in Martha’s Vineyard migrant case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials there are trying to dismiss a lawsuit brought against them by advocates alleging the officials plotted to dupe migrants in Texas into flying to Martha’s Vineyard. Continue reading →

Transportation

Family of Robinson Lalin, man dragged to death by Red Line train, sues MBTA

Robinson Lalin’s death was one in a long series of grave safety issues on the MBTA that spurred the FTA to take an increased oversight role of the agency and conduct a nearly unprecedented federal safety inspection last year. Continue reading →

Metro

Departing Boston Housing Authority chief on the city’s housing crisis, and where we go from here

In Kate Bennett's years as the Boston Housing Authority's administrator, she has seen what works, what doesn’t, and what could be. Continue reading →

Celtics 117, Cavaliers 113

Resurgent Jayson Tatum drops 41 points as Celtics survive another scare from the Cavaliers

The Celtics nearly blew a huge fourth-quarter lead in the final seconds, but held on to eke past Cleveland. Continue reading →

Red Sox

How catcher Reese McGuire plans to make the most of his opportunity with the Red Sox

McGuire has played parts of five seasons in the major leagues, always as a part-timer. Continue reading →

Red Sox

In Chris Sale, Corey Kluber, and James Paxton, the Red Sox have a trio of aging aces. How much can they still contribute?

All three have been at the top of their craft, but all three are in their mid to late 30s, when returning from extended layoffs is harder than ever. Continue reading →

Tech Lab

New details on LastPass breach mean it’s time for a new password manager

A digital security app that isn’t secure is little use at all. Continue reading →

Biotech

Chroma Medicine raises $135 million for its epigenetic editing therapies

Chroma’s approach, known as epigenetic editing, could have broad applications for treating both rare and common diseases. Continue reading →

Business

After long ride atop A Better City, Rick Dimino is handing over the steering wheel

The longtime leader of the infrastructure-focused business group is stepping back while one of his top deputies steps forward. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Gleb Pavlovsky, Putin image adviser who became harsh critic, dies at 71

The former Soviet dissident reinvented himself as a political spinmeister in post-Cold War Russia, first for Boris Yeltsin, then Vladimir Putin. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Gleb Pavlovsky, Putin image adviser who became harsh critic, dies at 71

The former Soviet dissident reinvented himself as a political spinmeister in post-Cold War Russia, first for Boris Yeltsin, then Vladimir Putin. Continue reading →

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Theater

Broadway In Boston announces 2023-24 season

The lineup includes “Frozen”; “Girl from the North Country,” with songs by Bob Dylan; and a play based on a popular board game. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

SZA makes a strong connection at the TD Garden

SZA’s charisma was overflowing, even as she was singing of the grimmer emotions dredged up by love. Continue reading →

Self Help

‘The Good Life’ apparently requires other people

Harvard researchers' new book reveals lessons learned from a very long study of what makes people happy. Continue reading →