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Saturday, August 30, 2025
Today's Headlines
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Health

CDC officials who resigned in protest describe embrace of anti-science, anti-vaccine ideology under RFK Jr.

The three former CDC officials described an abandonment of science in favor of anti-vaccine, anti-science ideology under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Continue reading →

Politics

‘We are not welcome or safe’: Trump administration moves to limit international students’ visa stays

If approved, the rule would implement a new fixed time limit on foreign students, who currently can stay for the length of their studies as long as they meet visa requirements. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Can artificial intelligence cause medical errors? This MIT researcher shows it can.

As hospitals rush to embrace AI systems that help diagnose diseases, Marzyeh Ghassemi's research suggests the technology is still rife with flaws and biases. Continue reading →

North Shore

After a century as a New England secret, Teddie peanut butter goes national

As Teddie peanut butter turns 100, the familiar glass jar with a green lid makes its way onto shelves across the country. Continue reading →

Politics

Defying Congress, Trump moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid

The move, the latest chapter in an intensive fight between President Trump and Congress over spending powers, drew swift condemnation from the top Republican on the Appropriations Committee, who called it illegal. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

20 years after Katrina, New Orleans is ‘at a tipping point’

But as the city marks the 20th anniversary of Katrina this week, mere survival, for many residents, does not feel like enough. Continue reading →

Nation

Florida’s once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development and climate change

Florida boasts at least 1,000 freshwater springs, more than any other US state. Continue reading →

Nation

Texas lawmakers back citizen lawsuits to stop mail-order abortion pills

Supporters hope and opponents fear the legislation, nearing final passage in Texas, will serve as a model for other states to limit medication abortion by promoting a rash of lawsuits against medical providers, pharmaceutical companies, and companies such as FedEx or UPS that may ship the drugs. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone as death toll surpasses 63,000

The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 63,000 as Palestinians face the start of Israel’s expanded offensive in Gaza City. Continue reading →

World

Tensions soar in Indonesia

Protesters marched to the headquarters of the police mobile brigade in the capital Jakarta on Friday, and some attempted to storm the compound. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian officials want to meet with President Trump and European leaders next week to discuss recent developments in efforts to end the three-year war with Russia. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Asian, American, and proud to be both

For too long, we’ve been taught to shrink: to soften our names, hide our cultures, and adapt to someone else’s version of belonging. Continue reading →

OpEds

Collaboration is crucial to save health care in Mass.

We know collaboration is possible because it has been behind every major health care advancement the state has ever achieved Continue reading →

Letters

Some thoughts, before we give up on the idea of giving cash to poor families

"Our neighbors who are poor mirror the rest of us quite closely. Most important, however, they don’t have money," writes one reader. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

HBCU Classic pep rally brings heart and soul to Boston’s City Hall Plaza

Saturday’s game between Johnson C. Smith University and Morehouse College, two HBCUs, will bring another level of spirit and pride to Boston. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Audit of Mass. gambling regulator finds sports betting ads were sent to youths and people affected by addiction

Critics of online sports betting called on the state gaming commission to put consumer protection over the gambling industry's interests. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Boston city councilors, other elected officials, write letters for Tania Fernandes Anderson ahead of sentencing

More than 90 supporters of the former Boston City councilor wrote letters to a federal judge ahead of her Sept. 5 sentencing on public corruption charges. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Eight wins is the minimum to call Mike Vrabel’s first season as Patriots coach a success

Getting back near a .500 record and remaining in contention for a playoff spot until Week 18 would be the minimum needed to show real progress in the team's rebuild. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Payton Tolle solid in big league debut, but Red Sox unable to do enough against Paul Skenes, Pirates

Through five shutout innings, Tolle delivered a performance that cemented his status as one of the top pitching prospects in the game and a potential difference-maker down the stretch for the Sox. Continue reading →

Red Sox

If watching Roman Anthony makes you remember Fred Lynn’s arrival in Boston, you’re not the only one. Lynn sees it, too.

Anthony, like Lynn, is a lefthanded-hitting outfielder with a matter-of-fact knack for making the game look so much easier than it is. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Getting a COVID shot at CVS just got complicated because of state rules and chaos in D.C.

Massachusetts is one of 16 states where local law requires pharmacists to have clearance to administer vaccines from a Centers for Disease Control panel, which may or may not meet to OK the new COVID vaccine. Continue reading →

Finance

Third Rock tops STAT’s VC rankings, boosted by early biotech investments

Third Rock, which has offices in Boston and San Francisco, has not only invested in groundbreaking drug companies, but it has generated the best returns on its investments, according to an analysis by STAT. Continue reading →

Business

Trump Administration cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects, $34 million to Salem project

This is the president's latest attack against renewable energy development in the country. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Restaurants

Twin Donuts to be replaced by Blank Street Coffee, and well-known neon sign will be restored

The Twin Donuts sign will be restored with the branding of the popular coffee and matcha chain, officials said Thursday. Continue reading →

Television

Emil Wakim exits ‘SNL’ after Devon Walker, as Lorne Michaels hints at more changes

"Saturday Night Live" will kick off its 51st season on Oct. 4, following the show’s milestone 50th. Continue reading →

Music

Hey Taylor Swift, why not tie the knot at your place in Rhode Island?

The pop star's oceanside mansion in Watch Hill should be Taylor and Travis's wedding destination. Hear us out. Continue reading →