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Politics

Facing an ‘existential threat,’ this Vermont company decided to fight back against Trump’s tariffs

Terry Precision Cycling of Burlington joined four other US businesses in a lawsuit challenging the tariffs that won a unanimous victory in its first round in court on Wednesday. Continue reading →

South Shore

South Coast cities gear up for summer tourism season amid economic uncertainty

In a time of economic uncertainty in Massachusetts and the country, there is some anecdotal evidence of people pulling back on travel plans, even as some tourism officials are optimistic about the season ahead. Continue reading →

Nonprofit

Boston wanted tax-exempt institutions to chip in more to help pay for city services. Under Trump, it’s looking unlikely.

Amid the Trump administration's cuts, top City Hall aides have indicated Boston is backing off from immediately asking nonprofits for substantially larger PILOT payments. Continue reading →

Immigration

‘Bring Marcelo home’: After commencement, Milford protests ICE for detaining high school student

Instead of performing with the Milford High School band at Sunday's graduation, Marcelo Gomes Da Silva was detained by immigration officials. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trump aides insist that tariffs will remain, even after court ruling

President Trump’s top economic advisers stressed Sunday that they would not be deterred by a recent court decision declaring many of the administration’s tariffs to be illegal, pointing to other authorities the White House could invoke to pressure China and other nations into trade negotiations. Continue reading →

Nation

Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors, and even Musk have doubts.

President Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters, and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package. Continue reading →

The World

World

Mexico’s first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters

Mexico held its first-ever judicial elections on Sunday, stirring controversy and sowing confusion among voters still struggling to understand a process set to transform the country’s court system. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

After years of turmoil, a new structure for cannabis commission is worth a shot

A House bill would overhaul the commission, while also regulating hemp-derived edibles. Continue reading →

OpEds

Trump’s book bans hurt the chances for reparations

Some of the opposition to reparations is rooted in ignorance. And that is likely to become more widespread given that support for book bans has reached the federal level. Continue reading →

OpEds

Can elite universities remain global?

One reason schools have arguably been caught off guard: They have misread the nation. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Police investigating body found in wooded area next to family home in Milton

The home is located on Central Avenue, a busy street located a short distance from Central Square and the MBTA’s Red Line trolley station. Continue reading →

Metro

Today in History: June 2, Queen Elizabeth II crowned

Today is Monday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2025. There are 212 days left in the year. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

In Karen Read retrial, prosecution’s video strategy brings another dimension

A new strategy involving video evidence in the Karen Read trial shows that a defendant's statement can indeed be used against them in court. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Trevor Story’s early double, Garrett Crochet’s brilliance enough as Red Sox top Braves in finale

Story cleared the bases in the first inning and Garrett Crochet handled the rest with seven lights-out innings. Continue reading →

Patriots

The Patriots got a home run threat — and a whole lot more — when they drafted Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson

“He’s an awesome young man,” Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn said. “I don’t think the Patriots have had a back like him in a long time.” Continue reading →

Golf

Scottie Scheffler joins Tiger Woods as only repeat winners at Memorial

Slowed by hand surgery at the start of the year from a freak accident, Scheffler appears to be in full stride with one major already in the bag and another around the corner at the US Open. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

AI-based mammography is here, and it has a trust problem

Radiologists interpret more than 40 million mammograms in the United States every year. In 2025, AI tools to help detect or diagnose possible cancer will be applied to millions of them. Continue reading →

Finance

A federal judge delivered a beatdown to the Trump administration, in support of WilmerHale. Here’s how.

Judge Richard Leon, a Mass. native, struck down the entirety of President Trump’s WilmerHale order as unconstitutional. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Boston may greenlight 700-foot towers downtown. Some say the planning process was ‘a sham.’

The long-awaited zoning rules would clear the way for skyscrapers to help revive downtown and ease the housing crunch. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at 84

“This is a dream job for a composer,” Mr. Clausen told Variety. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lynn Freed, South African writer with a wry style, dies at 79

The author of seven novels, dozens of essays, and a collection of short stories, she crafted darkly comic pieces built, in part, upon her Jewish upbringing during apartheid. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Teddy Swims opened the season at the Stage at Suffolk Downs with a sense of gratitude

The singer broke through in a major way with "Lose Control," but treated fans to a tour of his recent catalog. Continue reading →

Things To Do

Free events this week: Musical bingo, a mind-set refresh, and the kickoff of Summer in the City

No-cost events and deals for the week of June 2-8. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Spouse wants to reconcile with husband’s estranged sister

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →