Nation

Zelensky agrees to halt strikes on Russian energy targets in call with Trump

During the call, Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants — an idea that Ukrainian energy experts said was probably unworkable. Continue reading →

Nation

With orders, investigations, and innuendo, Trump and GOP aim to cripple the left

Trump and his allies are taking a series of highly partisan official actions that, if successful, would threaten to hobble Democrats' ability to compete in elections for years to come. Continue reading →

Politics

Legal showdown as Justice Department resists judge’s demand for more details on deportation flights

The department said it was considering invoking the “state secrets privilege” to allow the government to withhold some of the information sought by the court. Continue reading →

World

Israelis take to streets a day after Gaza strikes

Thousands of Israelis gathered Wednesday outside the parliament building in Jerusalem to call for a renewed ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip and to protest political moves by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including firing the head of the Shin Bet intelligence agency. Continue reading →

World

Israeli ground forces seize part of Gaza corridor, raising pressure on Hamas

Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, taking over part of a major corridor that bisects the Palestinian enclave, in the most significant ground operation since the collapse of the ceasefire with Hamas. Continue reading →

World

Turkish police arrest Istanbul mayor, a key Erdogan rival, as government crackdown escalates

The detention of Ekrem Imamoglu was a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on the opposition and dissenting voices in Turkey. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A hostile takeover at Columbia

Government seeking academic receivership for Middle East studies department. Continue reading →

OPINION

If FBI really wants to solve the Gardner art heist, it should include the public

It’s time to more actively engage the community in solving one of Boston’s biggest and most heartbreaking crimes. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Leaves piling up? Embrace this four-letter word.

There's an alternative to leaf blowers that's easy on the ears and environment. Continue reading →

yvonne abraham

White supremacists are trying to reconquer the United States

The Trump administration is targeting big law firms, including two in Boston, for trying to attract a diverse group of attorneys. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

Two Boston law firms among those targeted by Trump administration for DEI practices

The Trump administration is going so far as to request detailed personal information about applicants for so-called diversity internships, fellowships, and even partner roles. Continue reading →

IMMIGRATION

Deported R.I. doctor was in ‘precarious position’ arriving at Logan, expert says

While she had a valid H-1B visa, Dr. Rasha Alawieh had to be admitted back into the United States, and she did not have constitutional rights at the border, an immigration law professor says. Continue reading →

On Football

The Patriots have an intriguing trade chip in quarterback Joe Milton. Which teams could be interested?

Trading Milton only makes sense for the Patriots if they can get a Day 2 draft pick. Continue reading →

Bruins

Jeremy Swayman met his ‘goalie partner’ on a Halloween visit to Mass. General. On Monday, the pair reunited at TD Garden.

Jeremy Swayman calls Alyssa Phillips, a goaltender for the Waltham Youth Hockey girls’ under-12 team, is battling health issues. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

The Red Sox could be AL East favorites, underestimating Marcelo Mayer, and other thoughts ahead of Opening Day

This is the best team the Red Sox have had on paper since Mookie Betts was still here. Continue reading →

Business

At Twin Donuts, regulars are lining up for one last glazed as the diner prepares to close

Despite the nostalgic rush of business for the 70-year-old diner’s sweet treats and other short-order fare, the community landmark will close its doors for good on March 24. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

How safe is Social Security under Trump? Here’s what you need to know.

Only Congress can change Social Security benefits, but reductions in personnel and other developments may make the system harder to navigate. Continue reading →

Business

State prepares in case of collapse of Commonwealth Care Alliance, insurer for 50,000 poor, elderly, and disabled people

Commonwealth Care Alliance has been running out of money for months. Now, state officials are working to maintain services for its members. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David C. Schmittlein, MIT Sloan School’s longest-serving dean, dies at 69

"Dave transformed the MIT Sloan School of Management from a niche player to a top-five business school," said Andrew W. Lo, a professor of finance at MIT. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Flo Fox, photographer who overcame blindness and paralysis, dies at 79

Over five decades she took some 180,000 photographs, published a book, contributed to numerous publications, and exhibited her work at galleries around the world, all despite being legally blind and dependent on a motorized wheelchair. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Gyorgy Kun, survivor of Auschwitz twin experiments, dies at 93

Mr. Kun arrived at Auschwitz, the Nazi killing center in occupied Poland, at the outset of the camp’s deadliest period. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

‘My Dinner with André’ gives you a few things to chew on

The play is an adaptation of the 1981 film, which starred Wallace Shawn and André Gregory. Continue reading →

Movies

A breakdown of the drama surrounding ‘Snow White’

From racist comments about the film’s star, to CGI-animated dwarfs, to geopolitical differences, there’s a witch’s brew of controversy swirling around Disney’s latest remake. Continue reading →

Theater

Boston’s free Family Days expands to include performing arts organizations

Theater, dance, and music organizations will now be included, Wu announced. Continue reading →