Nation

A Trump rally, a right-wing cause, and the enduring legacy of Waco

Trump has not linked his Waco visit to the anniversary. But the rally comes amid a spate of increasingly aggressive statements by Trump claiming his persecution at the hands of prosecutors, and the historical resonance has not been lost on some of his most ardent followers. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump arrested? Putin jailed? Fake AI images spread online

Misinformation experts warn the images are harbingers of a new reality: waves of fake photos and videos flooding social media after major news events and further muddying fact and fiction at crucial times for society. Continue reading →

Nation

Base to be renamed for Native American war hero, replacing Confederate

It was a name synonymous with failure. More than 80 years ago, an Army base in Blackstone, Virginia, was named for George E. Pickett, the defeated Confederate general who led the disastrous “Pickett’s charge” at the Battle of Gettysburg. Continue reading →

World

India expels Rahul Gandhi, Modi critic, from Parliament

The conviction and expulsion of Rahul Gandhi, the great-grandson of India’s first prime minister, were widely condemned by opponents of Modi, who say democracy and free speech are under assault by a ruling government seeking to crush any dissent. Removing Gandhi from politics delivered a major blow to the opposition party he led ahead of next year’s national elections. Continue reading →

World

North Korea claims ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon test at sea

The test this week came as the United States reportedly planned to deploy aircraft carrier strike groups and other advanced assets to waters off the Korean Peninsula. Continue reading →

World

Guilty of abetting abortion, Polish woman vows to fight on

Abortion is illegal in almost all cases in Poland, a predominantly Catholic country with a deeply conservative government. Rare exceptions are granted when a woman’s life or health might be in danger, or if a pregnancy results from rape or incest. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Righting wrongful convictions a worthy fight for DA

Resources the key to undoing consequences of police, prosecutorial misconduct. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Springsteen tour freeze-out: Big-name acts become big-ticket items

From letters to the editor to online comments, Globe readers have a lot to say about the high ticket prices for some top acts' concert tours. Continue reading →

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Massachusetts

MLB dropping ‘Boston’ trademark application it had filed on behalf of Red Sox

Red Sox owner John Henry said in a statement Friday that MLB “initiated, oversaw, and directed a trademark application on behalf of three of its clubs, including the Boston Red Sox. Major League Baseball — not the Boston Red Sox — initiated this filing.” The other two teams are the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. Continue reading →

Transportation

Blue Line riders had maybe the best T commute. Now, speed restrictions have trains crawling and riders bawling.

After new MBTA data reveals that speed restrictions have been placed on 77 percent of Blue Line tracks, riders express frustration and annoyance with what many consider the most reliable subway track Continue reading →

Metro

Flight issues preceded violent lurch that fatally injured former White House official, not turbulence, NTSB report says

An NTSB report said the two pilots received a series of alerts, during and after takeoff, before switching off a setting used to stabilize the plane. Continue reading →

RUNNING

Wellesley College president meets with student abused by John Babington, details stricter safeguards

The school has hired an outside law firm as an additional source for former students to contact with any information about Babington. Continue reading →

RED SOX

Masataka Yoshida champions WBC experience, returns to preparations ahead of Red Sox debut

New left fielder gained confidence with Team Japan and said, "I don't care where I hit." Manager Alex Cora plans to use Yoshida in the middle of the lineup. Continue reading →

CELTICS 120, PACERS 95

Another dominant win, this one against the Pacers, shows the Celtics could be finding their rhythm

Jayson Tatum (34 points) and Jaylen Brown (27) led the Celtics' offensively, while Rob Williams came off the bench to spark a strong defensive effort. Continue reading →

Residential

Fenway rooming house to become affordable housing after long battle and legal settlement

Two affordable housing nonprofits reached a deal to buy Our Lady’s Guild House from the Catholic order that has long operated it. Continue reading →

Trendlines

How the bank mess could push inflation lower

Lenders worried about withdrawals may make loans harder to get, which would have the same impact as a rate hike. Continue reading →

Jobs

America’s Test Kitchen lays off 23, shutters ATK Kids

The job cuts included the entire team that worked on the ATK Kids brand, the union said, as well as employees in the books and marketing divisions. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Darcelle, world’s oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

Darcelle was crowned the world’s oldest working drag performer in 2016 by the Guinness Book of World Records and was was known for hosting the longest-running drag show on the West Coast. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Howard Brandston, who made his mark with light, dies at 87

A prominent lighting designer who illuminated landmarks in New York and around the world, Howard Brandston used light to inspirit people depressed by waning winter daylight, to prevent infections, and even to keep penguins in a zoo from looking seedy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Marisol Malaret, first Puerto Rican Miss Universe, dies at 73

Marisol Malaret in 1970 overcame a difficult childhood to become the first woman from Puerto Rico, and from the Caribbean, to win the Miss Universe pageant. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At Jordan Hall, Chineke! Orchestra proves worthy of its exclamation mark

The orchestra, which celebrates Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians in Europe, brought lots of joy to Jordan Hall on Wednesday. Continue reading →

Arts

Boston Beauty Coalition combines a market and fashion show to highlight local beauty and fashion businesses

The 2023 Boston Spring Style Showcase in Brighton is part-fashion show, part-market. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

From hell to paradise with a new ‘Dante’

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Thomas Adès led striking, technicolored music from his new ballet. Continue reading →