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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Today's Headlines
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Higher Education

How a researcher from Medfield created the go-to database of federal research cuts

A lawyer-turned-Harvard scientist built what was known as Grant Watch from a Google spreadsheet over a matter of months. Continue reading →

Business

Fenway Park workers launch strike before Red Sox game

The strike comes after Unite Here Local 26, the union representing the workers, and the ballpark’s concession company, Aramark, failed to reach a contract agreement. Continue reading →

Politics

Meet the Harvard Law alum at the center of the White House’s campaign against Harvard

As a senior policy official for President Trump, May Mailman has become a key point person on the administration’s campaign to bring higher education to heel. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Most cases dismissed because of the work stoppage by lawyers were misdemeanors. Should prosecutors reopen them?

In a musty room in a back corner of BMC’s downtown division that resulted in a hundred cases being dismissed was unprecedented. Continue reading →

Politics

Ahead of shutdown deadline, Democrats face a dilemma on spending

With a government funding deadline looming in September, Democrats face the same quandary that dogged them earlier this year: Should they cut a spending deal or filibuster into a shutdown? Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Did Columbia’s deal with Trump save its stature or sacrifice it?

The university agreed Wednesday to pay a $200 million fine and meet other demands in exchange for federal research funding being restored. Continue reading →

Politics

RFK Jr. rescinds endorsements for some flu vaccines

Federal guidelines no longer recommend flu vaccines containing a preservative, used in a small percentage of vaccines, that has been falsely linked to autism. Continue reading →

The World

World

European and Iranian diplomats meet in Istanbul

Talks between Iranian and European diplomats in Istanbul have ended with the sides agreeing to meet again to unpick the deadlock over Tehran’s nuclear program. Continue reading →

World

Tens of thousands flee their homes as Thailand and Cambodia clash

The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis later Friday in New York while Malaysia called for an end to hostilities and offered to mediate. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky says defenses are holding firm against Russia’s summer push

With the war now in its fourth year after Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor, the effort is draining resources on both sides, although Russia has more resources and people to sustain its fight. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

In defense of the Anti-Defamation League

What the ADL is saying is that many people today are using opposition to Israel as a fig leaf for antisemitic prejudice. Continue reading →

OpEds

The truth about our aging ears

Hearing loss is an indisputable sign of aging, and the fix is going to show. Continue reading →

Letters

Bar advocates are making a strong case for themselves in pay dispute

State lawmakers have known for quite some time about this pay issue and have repeatedly chosen not to address it. Continue reading →

Metro

Cambridge and Somerville

‘A tragic and unprecedented situation’: Cambridge takes charge of condo demolition after residents forced to flee

The "unprecedented," and costly, work of prepping for the demolition has already begun, say officials, who expect to recoup their costs when the parcel on the Charles River is sold. Continue reading →

Health

Dentists in Mass. report increase in ‘stress-related’ teeth grinding among patients

Three quarters of dentists surveyed said they are seeing an increase in stress-related teeth problems. Continue reading →

Rhode Island

R.I. judge issues temporary restraining order against HHS and HUD over anti-DEI, transgender restrictions on federal grants

A coalition of nonprofit groups from 14 states, including Massachusetts and the District of Columbia, sought the order. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

The Patriots are itching to put on the pads next week, and other observations from Day 3 of training camp

“I feel like you don’t really know things until the pads come on and start playing real football,” defensive end Keion White said. Continue reading →

Red Sox

As wild as it sounds, scuffling Red Sox still in playoff position going into trade deadline

Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox return home to Fenway Park and hit a wall against the Dodgers

Teoscar Hernández's two-run homer in the eighth inning was brutal blow in 5-2 loss to Dodgers. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Fenway Park workers launch strike before Red Sox game

The strike comes after Unite Here Local 26, the union representing the workers, and the ballpark’s concession company, Aramark, failed to reach a contract agreement. Continue reading →

Business

N.H. hasn’t raised minimum wage in 16 years

Some Granite State businesses argue in favor of higher wages. Continue reading →

Business

From Benjamin Franklin to Pony Express to anthrax: How the US Postal Service shaped a nation

The US Postal Service, which connects nearly every American every day, turns 250 this weekend Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gilda Cruz-Romo, soprano celebrated for her power, dies at 85

Her voice was ideal for Tosca, Aida, and Cio-Cio San in “Madama Butterfly,” and she was cast over and over in those roles at the New York Metropolitan Opera. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Singer Cleo Laine, regarded as Britain’s greatest jazz voice, dies at 97

Cleo Laine, whose husky contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and who was regarded by many as Britain’s greatest contribution to the quintessentially American music, has died Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Books

Boston Comic Arts Foundation illustrates a path forward with new annual program

The inaugural event features live drawing and conversation with "Awkward" creator Svetlana Chmakova at the Boston Public Library. Continue reading →

Music

Lou’s, a new live music venue and restaurant, opens in Harvard Square this weekend

Live music has a new home in Cambridge. Continue reading →

Television

Start ‘The Hunting Wives,’ if you can immediately commit to eight hours of television

Is it good? Well, it’s something. Continue reading →