Nation

Flights could be disrupted across US, transportation secretary warns

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that US airports may face technical and staffing problems, resulting in major delays and cancellations. Continue reading →

Nation

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight

Legislation passed by the House Natural Resources Committee last week includes about 460,000 acres in Nevada and Utah to be sold or transferred to local governments or private entities. Continue reading →

Nation

How one Ivy League university has avoided Trump’s retribution so far

About 600 college leaders recently signed a letter opposing the Trump administration's interference in higher education. The only Ivy League president who did not sign the letter was Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky hopes for cease-fire with Russia and challenges Putin to meet him in Turkey ‘personally’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday challenged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to meet him personally in Turkey on Thursday, the latest move in a weekend-long exchange of proposals from both sides on the next steps in the US-led peace effort. Continue reading →

World

Trump envoy confirms that Hamas has agreed to release the last living US hostage in Gaza

Hamas said Sunday that the last living American hostage in Gaza, Edan Alexander, will be released as part of efforts to establish a cease-fire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory, and resume the delivery of aid. Two Hamas officials said they expect the release in the next 48 hours. Continue reading →

World

Poland once threw its doors open to millions of Ukrainian refugees, but the mood has shifted

In the early months of 2022, as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, millions of Ukrainians fled to Poland, where they were met with an extraordinary outpouring of sympathy. Continue reading →

OpEds

A V-E Day love story

Eighty years ago, my parents met after the end of the war in Europe. They learned much more from war than just death and destruction. Continue reading →

Editorials

Defend in-state college tuition for Massachusetts immigrants

President shouldn’t undermine 2023 state law. Continue reading →

Letters

Shame on Governor Ayotte

New Hampshire's governor is capitulating to an authoritarian administration instead of standing up for what is right. Continue reading →

Metro

Danny Ryan, an ordinary man, saved an extraordinary number of lives

A week after they buried the pope of Rome, Danny Ryan, the pope of Savin Hill, died after a brief illness. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘Never underestimate the difference one person can make’: Kitty Dukakis remembered at memorial service

Following her death, Massachusetts political leaders remembered Kitty Dukakis for her dedication to uplifting others, public service, and for breaking barriers for women in leadership. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Why Massachusetts women have fewer children and Trump’s $5,000 ‘baby bonus’ won’t help

To better understand what’s behind Massachusetts’ baby bust, we spoke with leading demographers, epidemiologists, and public health researchers. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Lucas Giolito’s pitching, Rafael Devers’s pop provide the lift Red Sox need to beat Royals

Giolito pitched 6⅔ strong innings in his best start since Sept. 15, 2023, while Devers hit the winning two-run homer. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics made big strides in Game 3, but did so despite not getting the best from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

While Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were better and more aggressive in Game 3, neither were particularly efficient. Continue reading →

Celtics

Knicks searching for urgency from the jump against the Celtics in Game 4

The Celtics drained six of their first seven 3-pointers in Saturday and continued to bolster their confidence by making hustle plays that earned them extra opportunities to launch more threes. Continue reading →

Business

Raw milk fans hope for easier availability under RFK Jr.

For now, government websites continue to recommend only pasteurized dairy products. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Xfinity overbilled her for extra phones since 2023. Why was it so difficult to fix?

Plus, the possible demise of Direct File, National Grid’s billing debacle, and a refund from a lender that charged 725 percent interest. Continue reading →

Business

Bill Ackman accused Harvard’s Penny Pritzker of ‘mismanagement.’ He picked the wrong woman to mess with.

First, the billionaire hedge fund manager went after Harvard’s first Black president. Now, he wants to oust another powerful woman at the helm. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Paton, creator of Flying Eye Hospital, dies at 94

Dr. Paton, an idealistic and innovative ophthalmologist who started Project Orbis, converting a United Airlines jet into a flying hospital that took surgeons to developing countries to operate on patients and educate local doctors, died April 3 at his home in Reno, Nevada. He was 94. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Ruth A. Davis, a State Department barrier-breaker, dies at 81

Ms. Davis became the first Black woman to lead its training and personnel operations and achieve the rank of career ambassador. Continue reading →

Obituaries

William L. Porter, designer of classic American cars, dies at 93

As a senior designer at General Motors for more than three decades, Mr. Porter was intimately involved in determining the appearance of numerous cars that were uniquely American in their exuberant, elongated design and curvaceous forms. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

The Boston Theater Company to host 5K and new outdoor party during Pride Month

The accessible and inclusive race will now be followed by an afternoon party with dancing, music, and drag artists. Continue reading →

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Murderbot,’ plus a new show from J.J. Abrams and ‘Lost’ star Josh Holloway

Plus, Stanley Tucci heads back to Italy for another show. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Girls trip with mother-in-law ends in resentment

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →