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Is Josh Kraft mulling a run for mayor? Many Boston political insiders seem to think so.

Rumors are swirling that the younger son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is contemplating challenging Mayor Michelle Wu in 2025.

Norway, Ireland, and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move

The move drew condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Israel immediately ordered back its ambassadors from Norway and Ireland.
Israel has addressed many of Biden’s concerns over widescale Rafah operation, US official says

Witness and defense attorney clash during heated testimony in Karen Read trial
Over four hours of grueling and combative questioning, Karen Read’s attorneys grilled one of their prime targets on Tuesday, the 15th day of testimony.

Karen Read’s lawyer aggressively questions witness at trial: See a recap of Tuesday's testimony

Lawyers debating jury instructions after defense rests its case without Trump testifying in his hush-money trial

After the defense rested, Judge Juan Merchan told jurors they won’t be needed again in court until next Tuesday. That’s when he says both sides will give their closing arguments.
Judge in Trump classified documents case to hear more arguments on dismissing charges

Biden says Trump used ‘language of Hitler’s Germany’ after former president posts video touting ‘unified Reich’

Donald Trump posted a video on his social media network Monday that included references to a “unified Reich” among hypothetical news headlines. The post was deleted Tuesday morning.
Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end

Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
An Iowa television station showed wind turbines that were toppled by an apparent tornado, and at least one was in flames with black smoke pluming from the bent structure.

Tufts Medicine lays off 174 employees

Report says there was ‘utter chaos’ during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

Man indicted for alleged rape of teen at Rockland migrant shelter, DA says
Game 1 | CELTICS 133, PACERS 128 (OT)
gary washburn | on basketball

The Celtics were on the cusp of disaster. Jayson Tatum showed up when they needed him most.

Tatum’s ability to carry the Celtics in key stretches has been questioned, but it won't be anymore after he helped Boston past the Pacers in Game 1.

The Celtics believed they could close out, and now they’ve got control of the Eastern Conference finals
Chad Finn

You wanted a close game? You got one. These Celtics have finally been tested in the playoffs — and what a victory it was.

Inside Jaylen Brown’s stunning three that gave the Celtics the chance to clinch Game 1

‘A sobering statistic’: The typical house here now costs $950,000
The record-breaking figure represents an unmitigated housing crisis that is pushing homeownership further out of reach for everyday people.

DEVRA FIRST & SHIRLEY LEUNG
We tried 10 dim sum restaurants. The best is in Malden.
We ate hargow, shumai, and more at 10 different restaurants in the Boston area. Here’s what we learned.

A guide to classic dim sum dishes

‘Work was surveilling my political actions’: Harvard workers, allies rally against alleged disciplinary action for supporting pro-Palestinian encampment

Around 70 people gathered outside Harvard’s Smith Campus Center Tuesday afternoon to rally against the university’s alleged retaliation against workers who supported the pro-Palestinian encampment.
THE FINE PRINT

Lender that charged sky-high interest rates on short-term loans agrees to exit Mass.

Under a settlement with Attorney General Andrea Campbell, EasyPay will pay $650,000 in restitution and end all efforts to collect on active and defaulted loans.
Peter Abraham | RED SOX 5, RAYS 2

He didn’t hit a home run, but Rafael Devers still contributed in other ways for the Red Sox

Devers had a full night, going 1 for 3 with a run scored, a stolen base and a nice defensive play in the sixth inning to get an important out for the Sox in a 5-2 win.
In a span of two innings, Jarren Duran shows how much of a force he can be for the Red Sox

Turbulence on a plane led to one death and injured dozens. Here’s what to know about turbulence.

A man's death and severe injuries to other people on a Singapore Airlines flight have raised new questions about turbulence — and whether it is increasing as the global climate warms.
Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died

Salisbury Beach receives $1.75 million from state to boost sand dunes and protect against flooding

The one-time sand dune nourishment project announced Tuesday will include the placement of roughly 30,000 tons of sand.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Weed shortage coming to Martha’s Vineyard

Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard are part of Massachusetts. They should have the same access to legal marijuana as the rest of the state.
JEFF JACOBY

Israel and America are having a disagreement. That’s OK.
IDEAS | Jane Rosenzweig

ChatGPT is at odds with what education is for
SCOT LEHIGH

The misplaced notion that Donald Trump is a business whiz
RENÉE GRAHAM

No, Diddy didn’t apologize for assaulting Cassie Ventura
AAPI Heritage Month

MFA reopens its Arts of Japan galleries after six years of closure

Amy Tan reflects on her new nonfiction book. ‘Birds were fun ... fiction writing is torment.’

Eight restaurants to eat at for AAPI Heritage Month
COMMENTARY | JEANNIE SALOMON

This AAPI Heritage Month, it’s time to get serious about teaching AAPI history in Rhode Island

More recent News

Mass. man expected to recover after grizzly bear attack in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, officials say
The man, whose name was not released, was in stable condition Monday at St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson, Wyo., officials said.

Three Quincy teens charged in alleged attack on other group of teenagers at Kenmore station, prosecutors say

Aidan McGuinness, 18, and two juveniles who were not identified were arraigned last week in connection to the attack, Suffolk District Kevin Hayden's office said.

Magellan Diagnostics of Billerica agrees to pay $42 million to resolve criminal charges in lead test case, US Attorney’s office says

Magellan Diagnostics has admitted that it misled its customers and the Food and Drug Administration about a serious malfunction in its “LeadCare” devices.

MIT researchers locate three of the oldest stars in the universe hovering on outskirts of Milky Way Galaxy, study says
The stars were formed about 13 billion years ago, and they were discovered with the help of undergraduate students.

Kickball for Boston middle-schoolers debuts at Fenway Park
For about two hours, under warm sun, seventh and eighth grade students from five schools played a pair of games on the Fenway Park diamond.

PWHL WALTER CUP: Minnesota 3, Boston 0
After goal erased on replay, Boston has no answer as Minnesota evens up Walter Cup finals
The hosts thought they scored a big goal to halve Minnesota's lead at Tsongas Center, but it was waved off after review, and the visitors didn't crack the rest of the way to tie the series at 1-1.

Recommended reads

KARA MILLER | THE BIG IDEA

‘There are no jobs’: PhD graduates struggle to build careers in academia

For many of those with doctorates, the employment picture is increasingly bleak, especially for academic jobs.

Could Martha’s Vineyard run out of weed?
Two cannabis businesses on the Vineyard and Nantucket warn that strict shipping rules could crimp supply on the islands. They’re suing to change them.

‘Millionaires tax’ has already generated $1.8 billion this year for Massachusetts, blowing past projections
The estimated haul is already $800 million more than what Governor Maura Healey and state lawmakers planned to spend from its revenue in fiscal year 2024.

‘This is a marathon, not a sprint’: For Boston reparations task force, redress is a work in progress
The earliest that Black Bostonians might get to weigh in on this process will be 2025, meaning that reparations might not materialize for years to come.

Culture & Lifestyle

After high-stakes, multiyear search, BSO names Nathan Cole new concertmaster

Hey, Garfield: Our film critic would like a word with you

At the Norton Awards, a joyful celebration of theater and the people who create it

‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ runs out of gas

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

The misplaced notion that Donald Trump is a business whiz
RENÉE GRAHAM

No, Diddy didn’t apologize for assaulting Cassie Ventura
EDITORIAL

Alito family flag raises the stakes in battle over Supreme Court ethics
Mohamad Ali

Targeting Muslims while they bank
IDEAS | LISA ALLEN

Kayaking the Charles gave me a whole new perspective
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Is Josh Kraft mulling a run for mayor? Many Boston political insiders seem to think so.

Rumors are swirling that the younger son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is contemplating challenging Mayor Michelle Wu in 2025.

Air quality alert issued across parts of New England

Ozone concentrations will be unhealthy for certain groups of people.
COMMENTARY | LAURA HAMMAN-ORTIZ

Rhode Island’s future is multilingual

The General Assembly is considering two bills that would help grow the number of bilingual education programs, an important investment in our state’s future.
COMMENTARY | MICHAEL DIBIASE

With tighter fiscal times ahead, R.I. Assembly must use surplus wisely in state budget

It is important that the Assembly makes spending choices that strike the right balance between meeting the state’s critical needs and maintaining a solid financial position for the future, writes the head of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.

Sports

celtics

Inside Jaylen Brown’s stunning three that gave the Celtics the chance to clinch Game 1

Jayson Tatum summed it up best: "That was a hell of a shot he made.”
Game 1: Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT)

‘There’s always a chance’: The Celtics believed they could close out, and now they’ve got control of the Eastern Conference finals

Jaylen Brown's inner monologue convinced him to take that shot. Jayson Tatum stepped up in OT after being silent most of the night. And all the momentum has shifted after just one game in this series.
Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT)

Jaylen Brown kept the Celtics alive, and Jayson Tatum finished the Pacers off in overtime. Here’s how it unfolded.

The Celtics looked dead and buried in the final seconds of Game 1. Then their stars took over.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

He didn’t hit a home run, but Rafael Devers still contributed in other ways for the Red Sox
PWHL

Schedule and results for PWHL Boston’s Walter Cup Finals series vs. Minnesota

Business

HOUSING

Old monastery could have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees

In Barrington, R.I., town officials want to redevelop the former Carmelite monastery property in a plan that would include housing for seniors.

Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts ahead of peak demand

Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in recent weeks have forced leaders of the war-ravaged country to institute nationwide rolling blackouts.
DEVRA FIRST & SHIRLEY LEUNG

We tried 10 dim sum restaurants. The best is in Malden.
TALKING POINTS

Macy’s profit down in first quarter
magazine
Globe Magazine

An identity thief stole $5,000 from me. I spent two years tracking down how.
CONNECTIONS

‘Big loss, big dog’: The grief-hound that helped hold my family together
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We grew up a town over from each other’
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, May 20-June 2

metro

Cyanobacteria threatens New Hampshire’s iconic lakes. Two bills could help address the problem.

Old monastery could have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees

‘Microfeminism’ may be the most widespread movement you’ve never heard of. But what is it?

sports

You wanted a close game? You got one. These Celtics have finally been tested in the playoffs — and what a victory it was.

The Celtics face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. See the schedule.

Jaylen Brown’s improbable shot helps Celtics to a thrilling 133-128 overtime victory, and other observations from Game 1 vs. the Pacers

business

‘A sobering statistic’: The typical house here now costs $950,000

Tufts Medicine lays off 174 employees

Group of Tesla shareholders ask investors to vote against Musk’s compensation package

politics

Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty to felony charges in Arizona election interference case

Old monastery could have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers

Nation

Report says there was ‘utter chaos’ during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

Russia begins nuclear drills in an apparent warning to West over Ukraine

Judge in Trump classified documents case to hear more arguments on dismissing charges

World

Norway, Ireland, and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state in a historic move

Iran’s supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash

Israel has addressed many of Biden’s concerns over widescale Rafah operation, US official says

opinion

Targeting Muslims while they bank

Kayaking the Charles gave me a whole new perspective

Concord school panel urged to honor Black abolitionist Ellen Garrison

lifestyle

Why is my friend upset about my new girlfriend?

Here’s what we know about rumors of marital woes between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Lidia Bastianich to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 51st Daytime Emmys

food & dining

A guide to classic dim sum dishes

We tried 10 dim sum restaurants. The best is in Malden.

Le Creuset turns up the heat with grill set

travel

Funny — you don’t look two years old! This new, ‘olde’ Rockport, Maine, hotel is full of surprises

Beaches, palaces, and high culture. The unexpected and completely over-the-top pleasures of Abu Dhabi.

Biddeford — and ‘Maine’s Youngest Downtown’ — is worth a visit

Arts

In the hot shop with RISD glass artist Will Beattie

What’s red, red, and red all over? We spoke with Jonathan Yeo about the reaction to his official portrait of King Charles III.

In a solo show at the Portland Museum of Art, Passamaquoddy artist Jeremy Frey transforms an ancient tradition

Books

For novelist Adrienne Brodeur, Nauset Beach is home to blue crabs, starfish, sea urchins, and death

Carl Elliott, in ‘The Occasional Human Sacrifice,’ champions the whistleblowers of academic medicine

John Kaag, in ‘American Bloods,’ follows the sprawling branches of a powerful dynasty throughout American history

Movies

Hey, Garfield: Our film critic would like a word with you

‘Bourne’ director Doug Liman talks reuniting with Matt Damon for a new Boston-set heist comedy

Here’s what we know about rumors of marital woes between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

Television

With its humor and heart, ‘Hacks’ is a show worth rooting for

This week’s TV: The story of Stax, the origin of Lollapalooza, and a heartfelt Summer Olympics

Jake Gyllenhaal explains why it’s so great to host the ‘Saturday Night Live’ season finale in musical monologue, Sabrina Carpenter performs

music

Here’s what we know about rumors of marital woes between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez

A fans’ guide to Boston Calling: Performance times, food lineup, and everything you need to know

After high-stakes, multiyear search, BSO names Nathan Cole new concertmaster

Theater/Dance

At the Norton Awards, a joyful celebration of theater and the people who create it

‘Oklahoma!,’ ‘Band’s Visit,’ ‘Angels in America’ are the top honorees at the Norton Awards

A ‘Romeo and Juliet’ for people who think they know ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Obituaries

Dr. Paul Parkman, who helped to eliminate rubella, dies at 91

Ivan Boesky, stock trader convicted in insider trading scandal, dead at 87, according to reports

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protégé, dies in helicopter crash