Nation

Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, 10 injured

The explosion, followed by several smaller blasts, could be felt in the nearby community and prompted county officials to warn residents to stay away from the scene so emergency workers could respond. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge won’t release grand jury transcripts in Epstein ex-girlfriend’s case

Transcripts of grand jury testimony that led to sex trafficking charges against Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidante Ghislaine Maxwell shouldn’t be released, a judge ruled Monday in a stinging decision suggesting the Trump administration’s real motive for wanting them unsealed was to fool the public with an “illusion” of transparency. Continue reading →

Nation

Immigrants in US illegally fear seeking aid

For an excruciating hour, his parents were gripped by fear. What if the hospital staff asked for immigration documents? Finally, they broke down and brought him for care, the family said. Continue reading →

World

Heat wave scorches parts of Europe

Fires burned in France’s Aude wine region, along Bulgaria’s southern borders, near Montenegro’s capital and coast, and in Turkey’s northwest — and Hungary recorded record-breaking weekend temperatures. Continue reading →

World

EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe’s security interests at his war summit with Putin

The Europeans are desperate to exert some influence over a Friday meeting that they have been sidelined from. Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes kill journalists and aid-seekers as Australia backs Palestinian statehood

Local health officials in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 55 people overnight, including a well-known journalist who Israel said was a militant and people who witnesses say were seeking humanitarian aid. Continue reading →

Editorials

Indicted Suffolk sheriff needs to go — and soon

Governor Healey shouldn’t be shy about asking the court to suspend Tompkins. Continue reading →

OpEds

How public health — not handcuffs — can heal Mass. and Cass

Arrests and involuntary commitments will not solve the area’s problems. Continue reading →

Letters

Stop treating politics like sports

The business of governing is no game, writes one reader. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Boston University sued by Baylor over interlocking ‘BU’ trademark

Despite requests that Boston University cease using the interlocking logo, BU has “significantly expanded its use,” Baylor said in the complaint. Continue reading →

Metro

As mental health struggles increase among AAPI youth, advocates aim to confront stigma

Within AAPI families, mental health can feel like a taboo subject, and the internalization of the model minority myth makes it difficult to confront mental health challenges. Continue reading →

Politics

Healey calls Suffolk sheriff’s arrest ‘serious,’ but declines to say if he should resign. ‘I need to know more.’

Governor Maura Healey, who was among a parade of officials to endorse Tompkins for reelection three years ago, said she hadn’t “gotten all the information” she needed about Tompkins’s Friday arrest and indictment. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Why did the Red Sox demote David Hamilton for a third catcher?

Manager Alex Cora said the Sox want to give Carlos Narváez, who is hitting .111 in the second half, more rest down the stretch of the regular season, so they added Ali Sanchez off waivers. Continue reading →

Patriots

Bad day for the kickers, whose competition is far from over, and other observations from Monday’s Patriots practice

It was a shorts-and-shells session before the Patriots head to Minneapolis for a pair of joint practices and a preseason game this week against the Vikings. Continue reading →

Patriots

Sure it’s been a good training camp, but Patriots face many questions that could prevent quick turnaround

While the Patriots should be improved from the 4-13 marks of the last two seasons, questions remain that could leave them closer to the No. 1 draft pick than a spot in the playoffs. Continue reading →

Healthcare

As use of telehealth for medication abortion grows, new data offer window into patient population

Population-based rates of telemedicine abortion were highest in Southern and Midwestern states, particularly those with abortion bans, during a 15-month period starting in July 2023. Continue reading →

Business

‘Beyond untenable’: Healey demands end to trash strike in letter to Republic Services CEO

The labor dispute has gone to federal mediation, court, and even police, but it seems no closer to getting resolved. The last time the two sides met to negotiate was July 18. Continue reading →

Bold Types

Liberty Mutual Foundation’s first president prepares to step down after 25 years

Melissa MacDonnell, who built one of the city’s best-known foundations, will retire in October. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Terry Reid, rock singer known as ‘Superlungs,’ dies at 75

Mr. Reid was a British vocal alchemist and songwriter who, despite turning down the chance to become the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, came to be celebrated as a singer’s singer by luminaries like Aretha Franklin. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lawrence A. Bossidy, who led a major corporate turnaround, dies at 90

A protege of GE's Jack Welch, he took the helm of a struggling industrial conglomerate called Allied-Signal in 1991 and transformed it into one of the great corporate success stories of the 1990s. Continue reading →

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Television

‘Mr. Scorsese’ promises an intimate look at one of the great American directors

The documentary series premieres Oct. 17. Continue reading →

Love Letters

Ghosted after three dates

What am I doing wrong? Continue reading →

Theater

A tour de force star performance elevates ‘No Child ...’

The new production at Gloucester Stage Company is a love letter to educators. Continue reading →