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Sunday, April 13, 2025
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Just as inflation is nearly back to normal, Trump’s tariffs threaten to reignite it. This time it could be even harder to rein in.

Trump could be making the same political mistake as Biden by arguing that the short-term pain of inflation is worth the long-term economic gain. Continue reading →

News Analysis

Trump showed his pain point in his standoff with China

Among Chinese, a consensus among Beijing’s critics and its supporters is that the endgame may come down to which leader will be able to make his people endure misery in the name of the national interest. Continue reading →

Religion

This historic Boston Black church has had the same pastor for 45 years. At 87, he decided it’s time to move on.

The Rev. Wesley A. Roberts took on the interim pastor role at Peoples Baptist Church of Boston in 1980, and has remained there since. Continue reading →

Retail

As Trump’s tariffs hit imported goods, I tried buying only American-made products. Here’s how it went.

Poring over labels at Stop & Shop, Famous Footwear, and Etsy highlighted the ubiquity of the global supply chain — and the perils of imported goods becoming pawns in President Trump’s trade war. Continue reading →

World

Israel cuts off Gaza’s southern city of Rafah and vows to ‘vigorously’ expand in the territory

Israel says it has completed construction of a new security corridor that cuts off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

An emboldened antiabortion faction wants women who have abortions to face criminal charges

Mainstream antiabortion groups have largely shied away from legislation that would punish women for having abortions, but abortion abolitionists believe abortion should be considered homicide and punished with the full force of the law. Continue reading →

Nation

Democrats dislike the ‘chaos’ of Trump’s trade war but are OK with some tariffs

Democrats are quick to say that President Trump’s tariffs are horrible, awful, terrible. But Democrats are also stressing that they are not inherently anti-tariff. Continue reading →

Nation

Americans are preparing for when all hell breaks loose

In a world shaped by war, a pandemic, and extreme weather, more Americans are getting ready for crisis — whether it’s to fight a tyrannical government, repel an invading army, or respond to disaster. Continue reading →

The World

World

Iran and US envoys hold 1st negotiation over Tehran’s nuclear program, and talk face-to-face

Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. Continue reading →

World

A deadly earthquake rocks a pillar of a Buddhist nation: its monks

Buddhism is the official religion in Myanmar, and about 90% of its people adhere to the faith. It has shaped the country’s identity and moral code but has also been fused with nationalism. Continue reading →

World

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

The reason dozens of Mass. colleges could close within a decade (hint: it’s not Trump)

An existential crisis triggered nearly two decades ago has silently been creeping up on colleges: the so-called demographic cliff. Continue reading →

The return of the college conservative: ‘It’s never been a better time to be a Republican on this campus’

Young conservatives are back on campus – and they won’t let you forget it. Continue reading →

Trump bump: At least one Canadian university is already seeing surging interest from US students

More US students are looking north for higher ed. Here’s what Canadian schools have that ours don’t. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

State’s mental health system, broken for too long, needs revamp

"Rather than make frivolous cuts under pressure, we must adequately understand the potential consequences of these choices," writes one stakeholder. Another: "I worked for 40 years in the field, and not much has changed." Continue reading →

LETTERS

Coverture is a dirty word for women and their rights

Legally, there were few distinctions between married white women and enslaved women and men in 18th-century America. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

23andMe bankruptcy highlights need for data protection law

Consumers should be allowed to control how their private info is used. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

‘I’m very appalled’: In wake of her guilty plea, constituents express disgust, sadness at Tania Fernandes Anderson

The city councilor's constituents are grappling with a range of emotions after she pled guilty to federal corruption charges. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘I don’t know about tomorrow.’ Hundreds in Boston seek citizenship aid amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Hundreds of green card holders from 50 countries prepared citizenship applications Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury with free help from volunteers and pro bono lawyers. Continue reading →

Politics

With Trump and climate change, denial is a hell of a drug

The Trump administration is fighting a war against science, and research on climate change is a top target. Continue reading →

Sports

WESTERN MICHIGAN 6, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 2

Boston University can’t corral Western Michigan, falls in NCAA hockey title game

The Terriers stayed within a goal of the mighty Broncos into the third period, but three unanswered goals handed WMU its first national championship. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

In search for a more just overtime, NFL’s new regular-season format invites the absolute worst: ties

This OT format hews closer to the postseason one, providing both teams with the promise of a possession. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Bill Belichick shows no love for Patriots owner Robert Kraft in new book, and other thoughts

Across 289 pages, not once does the former Patriots coach mention Robert Kraft or his family. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

Tariffs are dumb . . . right?

Trump’s trade war is reckless. But there are plenty of smart people who think protectionism can be done well. Continue reading →

IDEAS

We should treat the transgender movement as if it were a religious faith

The current approach feels like a crusade. And that's not converting anybody. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Rick Levine, who gave commercials cinematic flair, dies at 94

An award-winning television commercial director, Rick Levine brought a big-screen sensibility to the small screen with widely celebrated spots. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Joan Campbell, former activist who led US church council, dies at 93

As general secretary of the National Council of Churches the Rev. Campbell endorsed priorities such as battling climate change and expanding health care. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

‘I won’t work on a more important film,’ says Ken Burns about ‘American Revolution’ series

Ken Burns will host a preview of his upcoming "American Revolution" series at Symphony Hall, with clips of the film and performances of its music. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

‘The Last of Us’ season 2 is a slow-burn tale of love and vengeance

It was always going to be hard to top its masterclass of a first season, but the post-apocalyptic drama remains compelling TV in its sophomore effort. Continue reading →

Arts

The Boston comedy community rallies for one of their own

When comedian Mike Dorval received a cancer diagnosis, his fellow comedians decided to help him replace his lost performing income. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

Welcome to Montréal, circus capital of the world, where clowns are sexy and performances are larger-than-life

This summer, North America’s largest circus festival fills Montreal with an artform like nothing you’ve seen before. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

The Concordia Eco Resort on St. John is fighting to reclaim paradise

The obstacles for the resort can seem biblical at times. And its final push to recovery could be in the hands of Elon Musk. Continue reading →

Real Estate