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Health

As national consensus on vaccines unravels, Mass. and other states chart disparate paths

Governor Maura Healey essentially wrote a prescription for COVID boosters for every person in the state over the age of 5, as Florida moved to lift all vaccine mandates. Continue reading →

Business

Federal judge rules that Trump administration unlawfully cut nearly $3 billion of Harvard’s research funding

The decision found that the Trump administration violated federal laws and Harvard’s First Amendment rights in canceling the grants. The Trump administration is likely to appeal. Continue reading →

Politics

Congress returns to the Capitol — and the unrest and discord it left over the summer

After a summer recess, lawmakers returned to a National Guard-fortified capital, undimmed enmity for the other party, and a federal administration still prone to suddenly upending their plans. Continue reading →

Maine

Survivors, relatives of victims in Lewiston mass shooting file lawsuit against US government, military

The lawsuit describes the 2023 shooting that left 18 people dead as “one of the most preventable mass tragedies in American history." Continue reading →

Climate

Projects blocked. Work stopped. Funds canceled. What’s left of offshore wind?

The Trump administration is putting up strong political headwinds against wind energy. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Federal appellate panel rejects Trump’s deportations under wartime law

The decision, from one of the nation's most conservative courts, blocks one of his administration’s most contentious immigration initiatives and tees up a legal battle expected to end up before the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

Politics

Federal courts slow to fix vulnerable system after repeated hacking

This summer, hackers once again penetrated the courts’ system, potentially exposing sealed filings to foreign adversaries. As with an earlier breach in 2020, evidence points to Russia as one of the perpetrators, officials said. Continue reading →

Nation

White House orders agencies to escalate fight against offshore wind

Over the weekend, the Democratic governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island released a letter warning that revoking permits for offshore wind farms could be destabilizing for a wide range of energy projects. Continue reading →

The World

World

Xi parades firepower to signal that China won’t be bullied again

The evoking of wartime memories serves to rally domestic Chinese support in the face of economic uncertainty and tensions with the United States, which Xi has accused of trying to contain and suppress China. Continue reading →

World

Far-right Israeli minister calls for West Bank to be annexed

Even the threat of annexing the West Bank appeared to inflame diplomatic tensions. The United Arab Emirates, which normalized ties with Israel five years ago, issued a rare warning that annexation would constitute “a red line.” Continue reading →

World

According to UN agency, Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israel’s attack

As of June 13, Iran had increased its enriched uranium by 60 percent from its last report in May. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Swarming dirt bike riders are a nuisance. There, we said it.

Part of the whole reason young people engage in street takeovers on ATVs is to watch the pearl-clutching media coverage that ensues. And here it is. Continue reading →

OpEds

How to respond to Kennedy’s purge at the CDC

Major responsibility rests on Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who cast the pivotal vote for Kennedy’s confirmation as HHS secretary. Continue reading →

Columns

Shannon O’Brien deserves her job back as cannabis chair

She deserves a chance to show that she is not the unhinged and racially insensitive manager that state Treasurer Deb Goldberg told the world that she is. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Boston City Council candidate faces complaints after first days of early voting in crowded District 7 race

A Healey administration official filed a police report Saturday alleging that Boston City Council candidate Said Ahmed had “continually harassed” her and other voters during early voting at the Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Defendant allegedly shot Shrewsbury father five times in dispute over spray-painting, records show

New details from the shooting emerged as prosecutors charged Snehal A. Srivastava with the murder of Kevin Doherty. Continue reading →

Politics

In ‘record-breaking’ year, Mass. attorney general approves 44 ballot proposals, including one restoring rent control

The petitions include ones that would subject the governor and Legislature to the public records law and overturn the state law legalizing recreational marijuana. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Roman Anthony’s lineup departure for injured list leaves Red Sox another bat short

Obviously, the Red Sox need to figure out how to proceed in their leadoff hitter’s absence for some time. The degree of difficulty in doing so is considerable. Continue reading →

Sports

New to town, college students? Here’s a few suggestions to assure you’re getting the full Boston sports experience.

Warning: There’s a chance you’re going to become a Boston sports fan while you are here. Continue reading →

Patriots

A healthy Stefon Diggs insists he’s not concerned about how many times he is targeted in games with the Patriots

Diggs, despite his age (31) and recent injury, is the Patriots receiver closest to a traditional No. 1 option. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Federal judge rules that Trump administration unlawfully cut nearly $3 billion of Harvard’s research funding

The decision found that the Trump administration violated federal laws and Harvard’s First Amendment rights in canceling the grants. The Trump administration is likely to appeal. Continue reading →

Energy

Gas pipeline owner Enbridge launches $300 million expansion in Mass. and R.I.

Eversource will buy nearly half of the new gas supplies, saying the purchase will bring a modest reduction in winter heating bills. Continue reading →

Startups

At a Wilmington startup backed by Nvidia, 3D printing gets a burst of speed

Seurat Technologies, which recently signed its first production contract, says it’s solved the biggest challenge in 3D printing, by building machines that produce metal parts many times faster than rivals. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

‘An unfathomable tragedy.’ Lloyd Young, Globe photo editor and avid athlete, dies at 57.

Several years ago, Mr. Young jotted four words of advice for his sons and anyone else… though he also taught by example. Continue reading →

Obituaries

George Raveling, Hall of Famer and mentor who helped connect Michael Jordan and Nike, dies at 88

The "pioneering force" and longtime college coach introduced Jordan to Sonny Vaccaro, which helped lead to a contract that changed the athletic apparel industry. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Stephen Muss, developer who helped revive Miami Beach, dies at 97

The builder, who revived the flamboyant Fontainebleau Hotel, was also a benefactor to such institutions as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

‘My dorm was the Charles Hotel’: Jessica Chastain talks Harvard enrollment with Jimmy Fallon

The actress opened up about her experience so far at Harvard during a chat on "The Tonight Show." Continue reading →

Music

All Time Low rocks Boston with pop-up show outside of Fenway Park

The band performed a pop-up show at the Cisco Brewers beer garden on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Husband’s loud singing taxes marriage

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →