More heatwaves, rising seas, and intensifying storms will pummel the Boston area, new report finds
By the end of the century, average temperatures in the Boston area could increase as much as 10 degrees above 2000 levels, while seas could rise more than 10 feet, under the worst circumstances, a new study found.
Insurers and employers in Mass. scramble to keep out-of-state workers covered for abortion
In Massachusetts, a majority of insurers and employers offer abortion coverage. But it’s unclear what will happen for employees and people with Massachusetts-based insurance plans who live in states that ban the procedure.
Teacher shut door at Texas school, but it didn’t lock before attack, police say
An exterior door at Robb Elementary School did not lock when it was closed by a teacher shortly before a gunman used it to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers, leaving investigators searching to determine why, state police said Tuesday.
Western nations vow to send more, better arms to Ukraine
Germany said Wednesday it will supply Ukraine with modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, and the US will unveil a new weapons package later in the day that will include high-tech, medium-range rocket systems.
Support Real Journalism
Subscribe to the Globe for just 99 cents