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 →