All of the headlines from today's paper.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Today's Headlines
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North Shore

A mini megachurch is slowly taking over this Danvers mall

Netcast is a coffee shop. And a church. But not a “church.” And it’s booming. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘You name it, this place is run by immigrants’: On Nantucket, fears of an economic chilling effect after ICE sting

The undercurrent of fear and paranoia on the island this week led some workers to decide to stay home. Continue reading →

Immigration

ICE arrests at Massachusetts immigration courts target immigrants seeking permission to stay in US

As the Trump administration pursues its campaign promise of mass deportations, federal agents are using a new tactic of apprehending people at immigration courthouses — including in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Higher Education

MIT’s student president banned from commencement after giving a pro-Palestinian speech

During Thursday’s OneMIT commencement ceremony, graduating class president Megha Vemuri veered from her prepared speech and called for MIT to cut ties with Israel. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Why the US opened its doors to Chinese students, and why Trump is closing them

Chinese students have been a fixture on American university campuses for decades. In 2024, there were roughly 277,000 students. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump administration says New York mascot ban violates civil rights law

The US Department of Education accused New York officials Friday of discriminating against Native Americans by banning school mascots that draw from their culture. Continue reading →

Politics

Savannah Chrisley clashes with Elizabeth Warren over Trump’s pardon of her parents’ fraud convictions

The Chrisleys were convicted by a jury in 2022 on multiple counts of bank fraud, attempted tax evasion, and conspiracy to defraud the government. Continue reading →

The World

World

Hamas says it is still reviewing a US proposal for a Gaza cease-fire

Hamas said Friday it was still reviewing a US proposal for a temporary cease-fire in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine accuses Russia of stalling peace negotiations

The remarks came as both Ukraine and Russia have been maneuvering to set the terms and tempo of peace negotiations, while simultaneously trying to win over the White House. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

From numbers to names in a forgotten graveyard

The facts are reported with such care, it is as if the researchers wore gloves to cradle the details. Continue reading →

OpEds

The state’s mistreatment of the disabled dead

Uncovering the dark legacy of state institutions. Continue reading →

Letters

Yo, robot: A word or two from Boston humans about self-driving taxis

I’ve used Waymos in LA — hardly a paradise for drivers — and they did an incredible job. Not once did my Waymo sit at a green light because it was busy looking at its phone. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Remains of Somerville airman killed during WWII returned to Massachusetts 80 years later

Charles Axtell piloted the commercial flight on Thursday that brought home the remains of his great-uncle, Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Loring E. Lord. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

250 years ago, religion played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Today, clergy are resuming the fight.

Ominous clouds gathered over Cambridge Common at midday Friday as about 70 interfaith clergy members stood praying near the end of a 12-mile march protesting President Trump’s immigration policies. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Amid scientific research funding cuts, MIT graduates urged to find hope and resilience

Megha Vemuri, president of MIT’s undergrad student association, on Thursday veered from her prepared remarks and called for the university to cut ties with Israel. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins

With the NHL Draft approaching, director Dan Marr outlines how the Central Scouting Bureau works for all 32 teams

The Bureau provides critical logistical information, amateur player reports and rankings, and facilitates next month’s combine in Buffalo. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Kristian Campbell draws a crowd in return to Georgia; expected to play first base on Sunday

Campbell has been slumping at the plate in recent weeks and on Sunday is expected to make his debut at first base according to manager Alex Cora Continue reading →

Red Sox

Strong pitching, Trevor Story’s homer help Red Sox defeat Braves and end five-game losing streak

Lucas Giolito and five relievers combined to hold the Braves to six hits. Giolito allowed one run on five hits over 4⅔ innings, dropping his earned run average from 7.08 to 4.78 Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Primary care doctors at Mass General Brigham vote to join union, but health system is challenging its makeup

The physicians' overwhelming vote, 183 to 26, is the latest sign of mounting frustration with working conditions at the state’s largest health system. Continue reading →

Housing

‘Still in a housing crunch’: Greater Boston’s slowdown in new home construction continues

A report this month shows the share of housing inventory under construction fell to a 10-year low in the first quarter of 2025. Continue reading →

Business

Taylor Swift buys back rights to her first 6 albums

Swift announced on her website that she had bought her masters back from Shamrock Capital, the Los Angeles-based investment firm. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Regie Gibson selected as state’s inaugural poet laureate

A spoken-word poet whose work explores themes of history and hope, Gibson sees his art as "a means of bringing people together," Governor Maura Healey said. Continue reading →

Arts

What we know about why Shakira and Jason Aldean’s Fenway concerts were canceled last minute

City official offers a few details about the unprecedented move. Continue reading →

Arts

11 ways to celebrate Pride Month in Boston this year

The details on the parade and festival, plus block parties, concerts, a book fest, even a prom. Continue reading →