Politics

With few options to stall a Supreme Court confirmation, Democrats talk drastic change to end ‘minority rule’

Two more key Republicans — Cory Gardner of Colorado and Chuck Grassley of Iowa — made it clear the planned to back quick confirmation of a new Supreme Court justice. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

CDC deletes new guidance saying COVID-19 can spread beyond 6 feet

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday removed an update to its website that warned of “growing evidence” that the coronavirus can spread beyond 6 feet, particularly in indoor environments without good ventilation. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Mass. reports 244 new confirmed coronavirus cases, 7 new deaths

The seven-day rate of positive tests stayed steady at 0.8 percent, which is the lowest observed figure for that metric. Continue reading →

World

Trump aims to use UN address to send strong message to China

President Donald Trump, who prefers speaking to boisterous crowds, is set to give a prerecorded address to the UN General Assembly as he grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, chilly relations between the US and China and ongoing threats from North Korea and Iran — all during a heated campaign for reelection. Continue reading →

World

Trump aims to use UN address to send strong message to China

President Donald Trump, who prefers speaking to boisterous crowds, is set to give a prerecorded address to the UN General Assembly as he grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, chilly relations between the US and China and ongoing threats from North Korea and Iran — all during a heated campaign for reelection. Continue reading →

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OPINION

AOC will fight fire with fire on Supreme Court nominee

Trump is already running against the ‘radical left,’ so why not harness the passion of that movement? Continue reading →

OPINION

The six things Biden needs to do to win

While Democratic nominee Joe Biden says that everything from character to our climate is on the ballot, President Trump has painted a picture of America under a Democratic administration that is violent, socialist, and in an economic depression. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Driving blind on the ‘driving while Black’ problem

The Supreme Judicial Court just called on lawmakers to require police to release detailed data on racial profiling. Beacon Hill should pay attention. Continue reading →

Metro

What is critical race theory, President Trump’s latest political target?

Critical race theorists argue that racism infects all of our societal institutions — from public education to the criminal justice system. Continue reading →

Education

‘If this was real school, I’d be paying attention, but here I’m so distracted’: Scenes from around the city as an uncertain year begins

Students of all ages and backgrounds logged in yesterday for a remote first day back across Boston Public Schools. No school year in history, arguably, has brought such uncertainty and stress for so many — or come with higher stakes. Continue reading →

Politics

Collins trails Gideon in Maine Senate race, according to a new Suffolk/Globe poll

Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine is narrowly trailing her Democratic challenger, Sara Gideon, the incumbent’s reelection bid hindered by diminished popularity among moderate Democrats and independent voters who’ve soured on her since President Trump’s election. Continue reading →

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox bring Nick Pivetta and his confounding stuff back to the bigs

Many teams and pitching coaches have wondered how someone with Pivetta’s stuff can have a career 19-30 record and 5.50 ERA. Continue reading →

Baseball notebook

Cole Hamels one and done for snakebit Braves

Hamels, who signed an $18 million, one-year contract last fall, was scheduled to start the season finale Sunday, putting him position to join the Braves' postseason rotation. Continue reading →

Colleges

UMass reverses course and will play football this fall

With only two positive COVID-19 tests from 1,800 administered, the Minutemen plan to start playing games in mid-October. Continue reading →

Business

Converse takes an inclusive approach with new marketing campaign targeted at youth

The Boston-based division of Nike is investing $1 million into an accelerator program, called Converse All Star Captains, over the next two years. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

A forgotten transponder, a lingering headache

When Christine Poirier of Ashland shipped a car to her daughter in Texas, she didn't realize that a bureaucratic odyssey was just beginning. Continue reading →

Business

Meal-delivery services lobby lawmakers to block proposed 15% cap on commissions

The restaurateurs asking the Legislature to cap third-party delivery fees face some powerful opposition on Beacon Hill: three big companies whose revenue in Massachusetts could be jeopardized. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Robert S. Graetz, rare white minister to back bus boycott, dies at 92

Defying the menacing of the Ku Klux Klan, intimidation by the authorities, and isolation among fellow clergymen, the Rev. Graetz remained a rare, unbowed voice among white leaders for desegregation. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Robert S. Graetz, rare white minister to back bus boycott, dies at 92

Defying the menacing of the Ku Klux Klan, intimidation by the authorities, and isolation among fellow clergymen, the Rev. Graetz remained a rare, unbowed voice among white leaders for desegregation. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

She hasn’t said she doesn’t love me anymore, but it feels that way

I’m ready to tell her how I really feel — which is that we should break up and not do any more thinking. But I’m trying to be considerate because of her grieving. Continue reading →

COMEDY

Comedian Joe List now has his own stand-up special, but these are his favorites

The Massachusetts native has been watching and learning since he was a kid, starting with George Carlin. Continue reading →

ART

Worcester Art Museum plans an October reopening

Members will be allowed to return on Oct. 1; then the museum opens to the public on Oct. 7. Continue reading →