Facing perhaps the most uncertain year of college life in recent history, a record 20 percent of Harvard first-year students have chosen to defer their admission a year. Continue reading →
Numerous local districts plan to begin the school year with primarily or entirely remote learning plans, despite the urging of state and federal officials to get as many students as possible back into classrooms this fall. Continue reading →
But Dr. Elizabeth Nabel did not disclose her role as a board member at Cambridge biotech Moderna. The hospital says the 'omission was not intentional' and she now regrets it Continue reading →
African-Americans, who have been especially hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, are wary of the vaccine, according to a new study. Only 52 percent said they’d likely take it. Continue reading →
The New York attorney general, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to dissolve the National Rifle Association, alleging that years of corruption and misspending had irreparably undermined its ability to operate as a nonprofit. Continue reading →
President Donald Trump billed his trip to Ohio Thursday as a chance to promote economic recovery, but he quickly pivoted to a deeply personal attack on Joe Biden, even questioning without foundation the former vice president’s faith in God. Continue reading →
Residents of Beirut vented their fury at Lebanon’s leaders Thursday during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, blaming them for the deadly explosion that ravaged the capital. Shouting, “Revolution!” they crowded around the visiting leader, who promised to press the politicians for reform. Continue reading →
Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health specialists say the true toll is likely several times higher, reflecting the gaping lack of testing for the continent’s 1.3 billion people. Continue reading →
Survivors of the world’s first atomic bombing gathered in diminished numbers near an iconic, blasted dome Thursday to mark the attack’s 75th anniversary, many of them urging the world, and their own government, to do more to ban nuclear weapons. Continue reading →
The perfect storm of insecurities and isolation creates a setup for mental health concerns and crisis. At BMC, at least 10 percent of parents have requested behavioral health support. Continue reading →
In the spring, after nonessential businesses were closed and people were advised to stay home, traffic statewide dropped by about 60 percent. Now it's coming back. Continue reading →
The suspect was arraigned on assault and attempted murder charges and ordered held in a hospital for 20 days while he undergoes psychiatric evaluation. Continue reading →
An expanded playoff format may provide false hope for a club that is roster deficient, but the Aug. 31st trade deadline will provide clarity for the future. Continue reading →
New jobless claims fell modestly last week, the government said Thursday. Now attention turns to Friday's release of July employment data. Continue reading →
The company will pay the Cannabis Control Commission the fine after it wholesaled vapes tainted with excessive levels of ethanol to pot retailers. Continue reading →
After serving as dean of women at Florida State University in the late 1960s, Ms. Hoffman said that her biggest accomplishment had been abolishing her own position. Continue reading →
My head is in a state of pure panic as I think about 1) leaving my beloved family and 2) going to a place that was not my dream place. Continue reading →
My head is in a state of pure panic as I think about 1) leaving my beloved family and 2) going to a place that was not my dream place. Continue reading →
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