Nation

Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year

Texas' outbreak, which has largely spread in undervaccinated Mennonite communities, could last a year based on studies of how measles previously spread in Amish communities in the US. Continue reading →

Nation

Government science data may soon be hidden. They’re racing to copy it.

Amid the torrent of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump were directives that affect the language on government webpages and the public's access to government data touching on climate change, the environment, energy and public health. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump says student loans will be handled by Small Business Administration

President Trump also said programs involving students with disabilities would be shifted to the Department of Health and Human Services. Continue reading →

World

Israel tries to pressure Hamas to free more hostages

Israel's defense minister said Friday that the military was preparing to seize more territory in the Gaza Strip and escalate its offensive there unless Hamas cooperated by releasing more hostages. Continue reading →

World

Sudan’s military retakes presidential palace in devastated capital

Sudanese military forces recaptured the presidential palace early Friday in the battle-scarred capital, Khartoum, signaling a potential turning point in Sudan's devastating civil war, now approaching its third year. Continue reading →

World

Russian energy sites burn as Ukraine and Moscow trade blame

As Ukraine and Russia prepare for talks that would place a temporary halt on strikes on energy infrastructure, each side has continued to accuse the other of fresh attacks on the power grid, underscoring the deep mistrust between them. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Can religion really show our democracy the way?

Jesus' "ministry broke all sorts of societal taboos because he ministered unto the margins of society," writes one reader. Another: "Hoping that Christianity alone, rather than religion at large, can stimulate better democracy is naive and dangerous." Continue reading →

LETTERS

Can religion really show our democracy the way?

Jesus' "ministry broke all sorts of societal taboos because he ministered unto the margins of society," writes one reader. Another: "Hoping that Christianity alone, rather than religion at large, can stimulate better democracy is naive and dangerous." Continue reading →

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Transportation

Heathrow says some flights will resume after a fire cut power to Europe’s busiest airport

The London airfield said it would begin flights for passengers stranded when they were diverted to other European airports and to get planes back in the right place. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Judge splits decision on race bias claims at Boston Marathon

A federal judge ruled on an incident at the 2023 Boston Marathon, when a group of mostly people of color was surrounded by police while watching the race. Continue reading →

K-12

Boston School Committee OKs school closure, merger plan

Four public schools will close and two more will merge next year. Continue reading →

Names

Who is Kimberly Ford Chisholm? Here are a few interesting details about the new Celtics owner’s wife.

A PhD with a surprising family connection to Mount Rushmore, she also wrote a book for new parents. Continue reading →

CHAD FINN

An open letter to the Celtics’ new owner: I hope you don’t mind if we call you Bill

So you say you're a Celtics lifer? We hope you'll prove it. Continue reading →

On college hockey

Maine and UConn offered a reminded that powerhouse Hockey East is more than just Massachusetts

Not since 2002, when New Hampshire bested Maine, had the finale involved two out-of-state varsities before Friday night. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Downtown Boston office tower One Lincoln fetches $400 million at auction

In a first, a downtown Boston skyscraper was sold at auction on the sidewalk. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

How Trump’s funding cuts could affect New England startups and VC firms

For decades, Boston’s tech and life sciences ecosystem has been among the biggest beneficiaries of federal funding for university research. Continue reading →

Business

How did William Chisholm get rich enough to buy the Celtics?

Chisholm made his fortune in finance, buying and selling companies as a leader of a private equity buyout firm. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82

Mr. Clarke was a sports writer for the Associated Press who covered the world champion Cincinnati Reds and later was a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Norm Clarke, a Las Vegas celebrity columnist and former AP sports writer, dies at 82

Mr. Clarke was a sports writer for the Associated Press who covered the world champion Cincinnati Reds and later was a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

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Music

‘Yeah Glo!’: GloRilla brings ‘Glorious’ tour to Boston

The Memphis rapper entered MGM Music Hall at Fenway to blinding lights and booming cheers as her tour stopped in Boston on Thursday night. Continue reading →

DANCE REVIEW

Boston Ballet’s ‘Winter Experience’ is an experience not to be missed

This year’s classics-driven showcase — devilishly difficult and breathtaking — runs at the Citizens Bank Opera House through March 30. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

I don’t feel NRE (new relationship energy)

Does that mean I should end the relationship? Continue reading →