Nation

US measles cases reach 33-year high as outbreaks spread

The United States has reached its highest annual measles case tally in 33 years, hitting at least 1,277 confirmed cases across 38 states and the District of Columbia. Continue reading →

Nation

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds

The health of US children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with youngsters today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health problems like depression, a new study says. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump is reshaping a student loan forgiveness program. Some fear politics will decide who qualifies.

The Education Department is preparing an overhaul that would strip the benefit from organizations involved in “illegal activities,” with the final determination left up to the US education secretary. Continue reading →

World

Ship attacked in the Red Sea after a bulk carrier sinking claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Two Liberian-flagged ship attacks and a round of Israeli airstrikes early Monday targeting Houthi rebels raised fears of a renewed Houthi campaign against shipping. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine reports at least 11 dead and over 80 injured in Russian attacks

At least 11 civilians were killed in Ukraine in Russian attacks; meanwhile, Russia's transport minister was found dead in an apparent suicide. Continue reading →

World

Australian woman found guilty in ‘mushroom murder case’

An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder another by feeding them a lunch laced with death cap mushrooms, bringing to a close a two-month trial replete with family drama, fungal ingredients, and allegations of deception. Continue reading →

Columns

Healey walks a tightrope on immigration

Finding the state’s way on immigration means trying to retroactively tailor policy to where the public is. Continue reading →

Editorials

Gaza’s suffering needs to end

The war launched by Hamas has left the territory in ruins. Rebuilding the strip will require a deal to return Israeli hostages, remove Hamas from power, and bring in the international community. Continue reading →

Letters

As Texas reels and mourns, questions raised over agency cuts

Local offices of the National Weather Service were missing meteorologists and professionals in other key roles. Continue reading →

Higher Education

MIT is targeted in vandalism and video

The university is investigating graffiti found on the doors of the Stata Center, the university's computer science and AI lab.