Nation

Mangione appears in court as his lawyers try to exclude evidence

Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, charged with assassinating the chief executive of a health insurer a year ago, began arguing in state court in New York on Monday that some evidence should be excluded from his trial. Continue reading →

Nation

A smartphone before age 12 could carry health risks, study says

What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s a question that vexes many parents — torn between their pleading tweens and researchers who warn about the potential harms of constant connectivity. But new study findings strengthen the case for holding off. Continue reading →

Politics

White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered justification for the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea. Continue reading →

World

Conservatives virtually tied in Honduras election after Trump endorsement

Two conservative candidates were virtually tied in the presidential election in Honduras amid fears of a constitutional crisis. Continue reading →

World

Zelensky turns to Europe after talks with US officials

Ukraine’s leader says security guarantees for the nation are crucial to any deal with Russia. Continue reading →

World

Netanyahu, seeking pardon, borrows from familiar playbook

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request Sunday for a pardon seemed ripped from the playbook of another leader who did not let felony charges stop him from seeking power: President Trump. Continue reading →

Editorials

Proposed new graduation framework is ambitious, but implementation questions swirl

Assessments would include both standardized tests and projects. Continue reading →

OpEds

Proposed Mass. data privacy law would harm small businesses serving ethnic communities

Like many small, immigrant-owned businesses, our advertising budget is tiny. That makes data-powered digital advertising essential. Continue reading →

Columns

Trump’s ICE dragnet catches Leavitt’s family member

The White House press secretary’s response? Distance. Continue reading →

Politics

New Suffolk/Globe poll finds Mass. voters are eager for change in rent control, income tax, and more

The survey found a majority of voters would support at least five different initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

At dawn, they rescue stranded sea turtles on Cape Cod

Mass Audubon Turtle Patrol volunteers scour the beaches, guided by flashlights to make sure they don’t miss a cold-stunned turtle camouflaged in a lump of seaweed. Continue reading →

Health

Troubled nursing chain Genesis sells itself in controversial bankruptcy deal

The controversial move, if approved on Dec. 10 by a judge in Texas, would wipe out much of the liability claims against the company, which has 49 facilities in New England. Continue reading →

Patriots

In a season of impressive wins, blowout over the Giants was the best yet, and other thoughts

The Patriots improved to 11-2 and reclaimed the No. 1 spot from Denver in the AFC playoff race. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins forward Mark Kastelic making seamless transition to wing

A center by trade, Kastelic wasn’t initially thrilled with the idea. He told his coach that he enjoyed being the man in the middle. Continue reading →

Celtics

Jordan Walsh is learning to do the dirty work for the Celtics

The third-year forward has flourished recently for a Celtics team establishing itself as a contender in the East. Continue reading →

Bold Types

The Architectural Team’s leadership transition is complete, as Schultz takes over for Binette

A lunch turns into a big deal for a Veolia exec; Berklee's president announces a property purchase; and development colleagues honor the late Greg Bialecki for his contributions to the state. Continue reading →

Healthcare

South Shore Health resolves contract dispute that could have affected 2,000 patients

Patients had faced losing access to their doctors starting in January. Continue reading →

Business

Federal review finds 44 percent of US trucking schools don’t comply with government rules

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Nicola Pietrangeli, Italy’s most accomplished tennis player before Jannik Sinner, dies at 92

The Italian star remains the winningest player in Davis Cup history. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Daniel Woodrell, ‘country noir’ novelist of ‘Winter’s Bone,’ dies at 72

“As a prose stylist," said novelist Dennis Lehane, "he’s done what all the best do: taken the regional voice of the world he writes about and turned it into poetry.” Continue reading →

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Television

Did Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson inspire characters on this week’s new ‘Elsbeth’ episode?

“Elsbeth” is back on CBS this week, with the show’s upcoming installment set to feature a fictional power couple that may look a little familiar. Continue reading →

Love Letters

How do you weed people out on dating apps

I am busy and don’t want to waste my time. Continue reading →

Theater

Tom Stoppard’s powers only seemed to grow with each successive play

The Tony- and Academy Award-winning playwright and screenwriter has died at 88, his agency announced. Continue reading →