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Shark in deadly Maine attack confirmed as great white; victim identified as 63-year-old seasonal resident

Authorities in Maine are stepping up vigilance and warning swimmers and paddlers to be careful after a great white shark attack on Monday killed a 63-year-old seasonal resident. Continue reading →

Moderna — or at least its sign — goes under wraps

Moderna has long advertised its Kendall Square presence in distinctive lower-case red letters above the front entrance to the biotech’s headquarters. But the familiar sign recently went undercover, shrouded in what looks like white shrink wrap. Continue reading →

Food halls were built on the premise of group gatherings. With COVID-19, will their momentum stall?

Food hall operators are grappling with a paradox: how to lure enough customers to generate revenue when science tells people to stay home or stay distant. Continue reading →

‘I didn’t come to Boston because I thought it would be easy’: Boston superintendent ends tumultuous year

As Brenda Cassellius enters her second year, she faces enormous hurdles made infinitely more complicated by the coronavirus and the open questioning of her managerial approach. Continue reading →

‘White, white, white. Then there’s me.’ A Black lawyer shares her experiences

Danielle Johnson, a staff attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services, shares her experiences as one of the few Black lawyers during weekly Housing Court proceedings. Continue reading →

The Nation

Biden announces plans to boost Black and Latino finances

The plan calls for dedicating $30 billion of previously proposed spending on a small business opportunity fund for Black, brown, and Native American entrepreneurs. Continue reading →

New census worry: An expedited count could mean an inaccurate one

As the 2020 census struggles to find its footing amid the coronavirus outbreak and public reluctance to give the government personal data, officials have a new worry: The Trump administration and Senate Republicans appear to be signaling that they want the census finished well ahead of schedule, pandemic or not. Continue reading →

Blood test could make Alzheimer’s diagnosis simple, affordable, widely available

A test could be available in two to three years, providing a simple way to diagnose whether people with cognitive issues are experiencing Alzheimer’s, rather than another type of dementia. Continue reading →

The World

South Korea says it will launch spy satellites as missile deal is revised

South Korea and the United States have just finished negotiations to revise their missile guidelines, first signed in 1979, under which Washington maintained tight restrictions on what type of missiles and rockets Seoul could develop. Continue reading →

‘Second wave’ fears strike blow to tourism industry

Concerns over a “second wave” of coronavirus infections brought on by returning vacationers are wreaking havoc on Europe’s tourism industry, particularly in Spain, following Britain’s effective ban on travel to the country. Continue reading →

Malaysia’s former prime minister found guilty in graft trial

Najib Razak was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison and faces fines of nearly $50 million on charges of abuse of power, breach of trust, and money laundering. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The Judiciary Committee has a train-wreck hearing

A polarized committee makes a mockery of congressional oversight. Continue reading →

OPINION

The GOP’s media trap

What the Republican establishment didn’t recognize in the 1990s was that the right-wing media would grow beyond its control and put the party at risk. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Boston’s high schools need improvement. Can Brenda Cassellius get it done?

It's tragic that Brenda Cassellius is facing unrest among principals only a year into her tenure. For the sake of thousands of underserved Boston students, the district's leaders need to settle on a clear plan — and soon. Continue reading →

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Metro

Can you get COVID-19 twice? A veteran at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home who had seemingly recovered from virus tests positive

State officials have temporarily cut off visitation at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home after a veteran who had previously recovered from the novel coronavirus tested positive again, marking the first reemergence of COVID-19 at the facility in more than a month. Continue reading →

As Boston looks to cut spending on officers’ overtime, police officials say they have to back-fill 94 positions a day

Everyday vacancies stem from sickness, injuries, vacations, and other reasons, officials said, weeks after the Boston City Council took a $12 million bite out of the Police Department's overtime budget. Continue reading →

Adrian Walker

Ed Markey leans into the new justice movement, and says it isn’t new to him

Ed Markey has made his race against Joseph P. Kennedy III a close race by stressing his longstanding progressive credentials — not only on his signature issue of climate change, but also on matters of race. Continue reading →

Sports

ben volin | on football

Fallout from pandemic puts a significant dent in Patriots’ plans for 2020

Dont'a Hightower, Patrick Chung, and Marcus Cannon made difficult but understandable decisions to not play this season. Continue reading →

As Red Sox head out on first road trip, trepidation is evident

Players and coaches were happy with how things have been handled at Fenway, but Wednesday they begin a seven-day trip to New York and Florida. Continue reading →

bruins

David Pastrnak apologizes for quarantine violation that delayed his return

The Bruin winger's informal workouts in Malden were unauthorized and reset his quarantine period. Continue reading →

Business & Tech

COMMENTARY

This recession exposes the flaws in US unemployment insurance

Regular jobless pay is woefully inadequate, especially during an economic downturn. Continue reading →

Life sciences migration to South Boston continues: CRISPR Therapeutics moving from Cambridge

The Swiss-based biotech is the latest to seek an alternative to the expensive and overbooked Kendall Square. Continue reading →

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Boston startups scramble to help employers with on-site COVID-19 testing

But they'll have to overcome concerns about costs and whether it's really going to make workers feel safer. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Wednesday Food

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Lincoln Project ad makes Trump a laughing matter

Political action committee of Never Trumpers skillfully utilizes sitcom tropes. Continue reading →