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Politics

On the campaign trail, Trump and Biden operate in different circles on COVID-19

The coronavirus safety protocols that govern every second of a Biden campaign event are nowhere to be seen at Trump’s rallies. The comparison offers a window into their polar opposite approaches to mitigating risk during a global pandemic. Continue reading →

Politics

2020 is one of the top 5 contenders for craziest year in American history

Is this the most deranged year ever to occur in American history? A rigorously unscientific survey of historians gives us a little perspective on the horrors of 2020. Continue reading →

Business

Stimulus deal looks dead after Trump calls off talks

President Trump abruptly ended his administration’s discussions with Democrats for another round of economic stimulus, raising the odds that additional help for millions of unemployed Americans and struggling businesses won’t arrive until at least after Election Day and perhaps not until next year. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

As Mass. COVID-19 metrics rise, state officials avoid defining how bad is too bad

Even with statistics that track the pandemic’s spread on the rise, the state continues to move forward with reopening plans. And public health officials have not clearly explained what would signal the beginning of an unmanageable new wave of COVID-19. Continue reading →

Nation

White House signals stronger coronavirus precautions, but Trump continues to resist

Some aides tried to project confidence, but many saw the situation as spiraling out of control. The pandemic that Trump had treated cavalierly for months seemed to have locked its grip on the White House. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

On the campaign trail, Trump and Biden operate in different circles on COVID-19

The coronavirus safety protocols that govern every second of a Biden campaign event are nowhere to be seen at Trump’s rallies. The comparison offers a window into their polar opposite approaches to mitigating risk during a global pandemic. Continue reading →

Politics

2020 is one of the top 5 contenders for craziest year in American history

Is this the most deranged year ever to occur in American history? A rigorously unscientific survey of historians gives us a little perspective on the horrors of 2020. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

As Mass. COVID-19 metrics rise, state officials avoid defining how bad is too bad

Even with statistics that track the pandemic’s spread on the rise, the state continues to move forward with reopening plans. And public health officials have not clearly explained what would signal the beginning of an unmanageable new wave of COVID-19. Continue reading →

The World

World

Dangerous Hurricane Delta bears down on Mexico’s Yucatan

Hurricane Delta rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 4 storm with 145 mph (230 kph) winds Tuesday while following a course to hammer southeastern Mexico and then continue on to the US Gulf Coast later in the week. Continue reading →

World

MIT graduate Andrea Ghez and two other scientists share Nobel physics prize for cosmology finds

Three scientists, including MIT graduate Andrea Ghez, won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for advancing our understanding of black holes. Continue reading →

World

Kyrgyzstan in chaos after protesters seize government buildings

The Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan plunged into political chaos Tuesday after opposition groups seized control of Parliament and released their imprisoned leaders in protests over parliamentary elections they called rigged. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The Globe endorses Joe Biden for president

The former vice president is uniquely poised to restore the integrity of the presidency and to repair the damage of the last four years. Continue reading →

Editorials

Why vote for Biden — 12 cases for 12 voters

We make a specific case for Biden for 12 different kinds of voters. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Charlie Baker glad Trump is recovering but chides him, too

Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday said he was glad President Trump and Melania Trump appeared to be on the mend following their COVID-19 diagnoses, but the Republican governor rapped the commander-in-chief for ignoring the advice of health professionals. Continue reading →

Health

Coronavirus cluster at Attleboro hospital on heels of outbreak at Brigham and Women’s illustrates continuing challenges

On Sept. 29, Sturdy Memorial Hospital closed its Balfour surgical wing, where a cluster is believed to have originated, to new patients, and has prohibited visitors to the entire hospital until further notice. Continue reading →

Politics

Military doctor hopes his commander-in-chief has found a new trait: empathy

As an emergency room physician, state lawmaker, and Army Reserve officer, Jon Santiago has a unique perspective on COVID. Continue reading →

Sports

Sports

Explosive, surging Toronto promises Revolution a tough test

New England has allowed just one goal in its last four matches, but the No. 2 team in the Eastern Conference comes to Gillette Stadium having scored five in its last two. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots have no date set for Cam Newton’s return despite reports he is asymptomatic

The possibility exists that Newton could play Sunday against the Broncos, but the Patriots are preparing for all scenarios. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots place practice squad player Bill Murray on COVID-IR

Players go on the COVID-IR if they test positive for coronavirus or come in close contact with someone who has. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Stimulus deal looks dead after Trump calls off talks

President Trump abruptly ended his administration’s discussions with Democrats for another round of economic stimulus, raising the odds that additional help for millions of unemployed Americans and struggling businesses won’t arrive until at least after Election Day and perhaps not until next year. Continue reading →

Business

Stimulus deal looks dead after Trump calls off talks

President Trump abruptly ended his administration’s discussions with Democrats for another round of economic stimulus, raising the odds that additional help for millions of unemployed Americans and struggling businesses won’t arrive until at least after Election Day and perhaps not until next year. Continue reading →

Business

Lexus tops Mercedes, BMW as production squeeze hits luxury sales

Inventory shortages triggered by the pandemic have bedeviled the German brands, although BMW rebounded last month. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas Jefferson Byrd, Tony Award nominee, actor in Spike Lee films

Mr. Byrd was found shot to death by Atlanta police early Saturday. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist, has died

Eddie Van Halen, the guitar virtuoso whose blinding speed, control and innovation propelled his band Van Halen into one of hard rock’s biggest groups, fueled the unmistakable fiery solo in Michael Jackson’s hit “Beat It” and became elevated to the status of rock god, has died. He was 65 Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Daughter-in-law doesn’t want to forgive adultery

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →

COMMUNITY

Pictures of success for public figures and former gang members

In the Seaport, dozens of portraits tell a singular story about our shared humanity. Continue reading →