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Metro

‘It was kind of a smack in the face': Millennials find search for starter homes even more competitive in the COVID era

Millennials find search for ‘starter homes’ even more competitive in the COVID-19 era. High demand and tight supply has forced housing prices up in many communities, even as seismic stresses continue to rattle the economy. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

State Police uncovered more trooper payroll issues last year. This time, they kept it in-house

Sergeant Mark Lynch’s case raises questions about how seriously the department handles pay abuse and how many other troopers may have escaped sanctions. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

SJC Chief Justice Ralph D. Gants, a fearless advocate for racial justice, dies at 65

The chief justice died just days after court officials reported he planned to partially resume his duties as the leader of the state’s court system following a heart attack. Continue reading →

Metro

Boston Sports Clubs' parent company files for bankruptcy amid uproar from gym members

The parent company of Boston Sports Club filed for bankruptcy Monday, owing millions in rent to three Massachusetts organizations, including Babson College in Wellesley, according to federal records. Continue reading →

Nation

As Trump rejects science, Biden calls him a ‘climate arsonist’

With wildfires raging across the West, climate change took center stage in the race for the White House on Monday as former Vice President Joe Biden called President Donald Trump a “climate arsonist” while the president said that “I don’t think science knows” what is actually happening. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

As Trump rejects science, Biden calls him a ‘climate arsonist’

With wildfires raging across the West, climate change took center stage in the race for the White House on Monday as former Vice President Joe Biden called President Donald Trump a “climate arsonist” while the president said that “I don’t think science knows” what is actually happening. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Mass. reports 235 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, 9 new deaths

The seven-day rate of positive tests stayed at 0.8 percent — the lowest that metric has been since reporting began — for the third day in a row. Continue reading →

The World
Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Restaurants need us, and we need them

"This fall and winter, restaurants face an existential threat. They are trying to hang on, but they can’t pay their bills with a dining room that must remain half empty." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Ask what you can do for the 2020 elections

There is a very simple, concrete step that almost any US citizen can take to play a proactive role in protecting our democratic institutions: Sign up to be a poll worker or observer. Continue reading →

OPINION

Massachusetts criminal legal system needs to get serious about data

You cannot fix what you do not measure. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

‘It was kind of a smack in the face': Millennials find search for starter homes even more competitive in the COVID era

Millennials find search for ‘starter homes’ even more competitive in the COVID-19 era. High demand and tight supply has forced housing prices up in many communities, even as seismic stresses continue to rattle the economy. Continue reading →

Metro

Boston Sports Clubs' parent company files for bankruptcy amid uproar from gym members

The parent company of Boston Sports Club filed for bankruptcy Monday, owing millions in rent to three Massachusetts organizations, including Babson College in Wellesley, according to federal records. Continue reading →

Metro

‘It was kind of a smack in the face': Millennials find search for starter homes even more competitive in the COVID era

Millennials find search for ‘starter homes’ even more competitive in the COVID-19 era. High demand and tight supply has forced housing prices up in many communities, even as seismic stresses continue to rattle the economy. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots Notebook

Hard work finally paying off for Patriots defensive end Derek Rivers

Hampered by injuries his first three seasons, Rivers was pleased with his contribution in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Continue reading →

Sports Log

Novak Djokovic says he’s learned 'big lesson’ from US Open ejection

Djokovic expressed remorse over incident at US Open that led to his disqualification from a fourth-round match vs. Pablo Carreno Busta. Continue reading →

Steelers 26, Giants 16

Defense, Ben Roethlisberger help Steelers dominate Giants

Pittsburgh's D limited Saquon Barkley to 6 yards on 15 carries and Roethlisbger threw a pair of TD passes in the opening win. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Biogen pledges to stop using fossil fuels by 2040, commits $250 million to the effort

The Cambridge company achieved carbon neutrality in 2014, but now plans to eliminate its use of fossil fuels, including oil, coal, and natural gas. The move comes as more corporations are pledging money to combat climate change. Continue reading →

Business

Clarks, the footwear company, may shut 25% of its stores as it delves deeper into digital sales

Clarks' US chief expects overall revenue to be down by about 25 percent this year. The outcome would likely be worse if not for a double-digit increase in online sales at Clarks Americas for the year to date. Continue reading →

Business

Fitness studio TrillFit aims to ‘decolonize wellness’

Trillfit’s pledge includes diversifying membership and instructors, teaching staff about the impact of bias and systemic racism on health outcomes, and collaborating with and supporting businesses owned by people of color. Continue reading →

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