Drug makers in Mass. and beyond are deploying gene editing, which snips sequences of patients’ DNA, to develop dozens of other treatments for cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and rare genetic disorders. Continue reading →
The board moved decisively to show its support for president Sally Kornbluth, praising her leadership and integrity at the height of a public outcry. Continue reading →
Some embrace their signature look wholeheartedly, donning “the hat” and spreading joy throughout December. Others take it to the next level, attending Santa Camp and going pro. There’s no question: When you spot a Santa in the wild, a quiet magic happens. Continue reading →
Biden administration officials want Israel to end its large-scale ground and air campaign in the Gaza Strip within weeks and to transition to a more targeted phase in its war against Hamas, American officials said Thursday. Continue reading →
WATCH: Thursday's full show. Stories include: Classical tunes the whole family can enjoy, Tony Award winning musical ‘The Band’s Visit’ in Boston. Watch →
WATCH: There’s big money behind being the jolly holly figure, especially when St. Nicks are in short supply. Business reporter Diti Kohli explains. Watch →
The $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act was approved by a vote of 310-118, having passed the Senate by an overwhelming margin Wednesday night. It proceeds next to the White House, where President Biden is expected to sign the legislation into law. Continue reading →
More than 1 in 4 of the nation’s public schools coped with teacher and staff shortages by creating larger classes, according to data released Thursday by the National Center for Education Statistics, an arm of the Education Department. Continue reading →
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday cast himself as a wartime leader in full control of his invasion and his nation, his confidence on display in a stage-managed, four-hour news conference that underscored the Russian leader’s apparent determination to outlast Ukraine and the West. Continue reading →
The European Union has failed to agree on a $54 billion package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. Continue reading →
A three-day Israeli military raid in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin appeared to end Thursday, and the Palestinian Health Ministry said that during the raid Israeli forces killed at least 12 people and wounded 34 others. Continue reading →
Special counsel Jack Smith’s efforts to hold Donald Trump accountable for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election are facing a fresh new obstacle from the Supreme Court. Continue reading →
Governor Maura Healey’s DPH now supports the idea of creating sites where people can take illegal drugs under medical supervision. While no panacea, they’re worth trying as a way to reduce overdose fatalities. Continue reading →
Brutal footage of the Hamas attack was screened at Harvard, where some pro-Palestinian students have blamed Israel for the barbarous attacks. Continue reading →
Some families are waiting up to six months for in-home therapy for their children, according to the Association for Behavioral Healthcare. Continue reading →
On Thursday, there will be a lighting of the newly installed menorah in dedication to the last night of Hanukkah, set to take place at 4 p.m. on the town common. Continue reading →
After a day-long hearing in US District Court, Judge Mark L. Wolf said he would take a motion for a default judgment against the city for the shooting death of 31-year-old Terrence Coleman under advisement. Continue reading →
Take Wednesday, when the Bruins went into New Jersey without the services of workhorse starters Charlie McAvoy and Pavel Zacha and still escaped with a point. Continue reading →
As they did in winning Tuesday, all five Boston starters scored in double figures and the Celtics moved to 12-0 this season at home. Continue reading →
A Republican-led campaign against researchers who study disinformation online has zeroed in on the most prominent American government agency dedicated to countering propaganda and other information operations from terrorists and hostile nations. Continue reading →
A Boston-based developer won approval for 850-unit apartment complex at the mouth of the Saugus River, despite protests from dozens who say the project does too little to create housing Lynn residents can afford. Continue reading →
Mr. Blakemore was nominated seven times for Tonys, notably for his productions of Peter Nichols’s “A Day in the Death of Joe Egg” in 1968 and Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off” in 1983. He won two directing awards in 2000: for the musical revival "Kiss Me, Kate" and for "Copenhagen." Continue reading →
The vice president of engineering at Google, Luiz Barroso, and his team of engineers rebuilt the company's giant computer data centers so that they behaved like a single machine — a technological shift that would change the way the entire internet was built. Continue reading →
There is no Diana this time. The focus shifts to the star power and media madness handed down to her grieving sons. And, yes, there's more Queen Elizabeth here, too. Continue reading →
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more. Continue reading →
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