Most voters think the economy is poor, but split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it, new poll shows

Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issues, although Harris earns slightly better marks on elements such as taxes for the middle class.  Continue reading →

Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can’t keep Russia off the global stage

In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey, and Iran.  Continue reading →

Musk offers voters $1 million a day to sign PAC petition backing the Constitution. Is that legal?

The giveaway is raising questions and alarms among some election experts who say it is a violation of the law to link a cash handout to signing a petition that also requires a person to be registered to vote.  Continue reading →

Workers at two Boston hotels vote to back a new contract with Omni, ending strike

The contract will increase hourly wages by $5 for employees who receive tips, and $10 for those who do not, incrementally between now and March 2028.  Continue reading →

Wu, business leaders near a compromise on contentious property tax plan

While it suggested there was an end in sight to months of political infighting between Democrats on Beacon Hill and in City Hall, it won’t fix a foundational problem facing the city’s financial future, business leaders warn.  Continue reading →