Politics

Two parties offer dueling views of Barrett as confirmation fight begins

On the first day of the election-season confirmation hearings, Democrats portrayed Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a threat to Americans’ health care coverage as Republicans charged anti-Catholic bias. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump’s children brought Secret Service money to the family business with their visits, records show

Government ethics specialists say that nothing is wrong with Trump’s children seeking protection from the Secret Service. But, they said, the Trump Organization's decision to charge for the agents' rooms created a situation in which — just by traveling — Trump's children could bring taxpayer money to their family's business. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

I guess we’re one of those crunchy homeschool families now?

Our school district is fully remote. We knew it would be painful. We may have underestimated. Continue reading →

World

Microsoft takes down a risk to the election, and finds the US doing the same

Microsoft and a team of companies and law enforcement groups have disabled — at least temporarily — one of the world’s largest hacking operations, an effort run by Russian-speaking cybercriminals that officials feared could disrupt the presidential election in three weeks. Continue reading →

World

US forces hit Taliban with airstrikes in Helmand province

American forces carried out several airstrikes in support of Afghan security forces under attack by the Taliban in southern Helmand province, a spokesperson for the US military in Afghanistan said Monday. Continue reading →

World

EU readies sanctions against Belarus leader Lukashenko

The European Union warned Monday that it has seen no improvement in Belarus and stands ready to impose sanctions on President Alexander Lukashenko and other officials if he fails to enter into talks with the opposition and order an end to the crackdown on protesters launched after a disputed election in August. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A chilling answer to those who say, ‘This is not the country I grew up in’

"Much has changed for the better since then, but the slime under the rock of civilized behavior is still there." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Vote yes on Question 1

A yes vote on “Right to Repair” is the path forward for Massachusetts, but the Legislature still has a role to play. Continue reading →

OPINION

During construction, the Allston Mass. Pike project must address commuters' needs

It should provide at least six lanes of turnpike and two tracks of rail service at all times. Continue reading →

The Great Divide

As schools reopen, students struggle with COVID trauma

At the outset of an unprecedentedly difficult year, schools are trying to help struggling students cope — a challenge exponentially complicated by the fact that many of them are learning remotely. Continue reading →

Metro

Out of the ashes: Dalton farmer resurrects massive political sign following fire — with a new message

Dicken Crane’s political sign on his farm in Dalton garnered national attention after the 15-foot-tall structure was burned to the ground Friday evening, less than a day after farmhands built it. Continue reading →

Metro

Homicide charges against police officers are rare

Massachusetts is not an outlier in rarely using criminal charges against police officers who have killed on the job. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

NFL Week 5: How weird is 2020? The Cleveland Browns are a hot team

Sunday's impressive win over Indianapolis, highlighted by solid fourth-quarter play, was the fourth straight for Cleveland. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | on basketball

Key to the Lakers’ success was LeBron James and Anthony Davis working flawlessly together

LeBron James said that playing and winning with a historical franchise is a special experience to always be remembered. Continue reading →

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Former Red Sox prospect Manuel Margot finally puts talent on display for Tampa Bay

Traded to San Diego in the Craig Kimbrel deal, then acquired by the Rays before spring training, he sparked Monday's Game 2 victory with a three-run home run and highlight-reel catch. Continue reading →

Business

Baker unveils rental relief plan. But will it be enough to fend off feared wave of evictions?

Governor Charlie Baker said the $171 million plan will keep struggling renters in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and also protect landlords and allow housing courts to reopen. But many advocates say the rental crisis is far from over, and the governor will need to do more. Continue reading →

Business

Boston Children’s Hospital taps No. 2 executive, Kevin Churchwell, as next CEO

Churchwell will be one of the most prominent Black chief executives in Boston, a city that still lacks diversity among the highest ranks of its business community. He will take over as CEO after Sandra Fenwick retires at the end of March. Continue reading →

Business

Baker unveils rental relief plan. But will it be enough to fend off feared wave of evictions?

Governor Charlie Baker said the $171 million plan will keep struggling renters in their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and also protect landlords and allow housing courts to reopen. But many advocates say the rental crisis is far from over, and the governor will need to do more. Continue reading →

baseball

Joe Morgan, the sparkplug of Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine, dies at 77

The Hall of Fame second baseman was a two-time NL MVP and played a key role in the Reds' victory over the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. Continue reading →

baseball

Joe Morgan, the sparkplug of Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine, dies at 77

The Hall of Fame second baseman was a two-time NL MVP and played a key role in the Reds' victory over the Red Sox in the 1975 World Series. Continue reading →

Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

He says another woman is the one who got away

Decide whether this couple should get married. Are both parties settling? Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW

‘Totally Under Control’: a title, definitely not a description of the White House COVID response

From documentarian Alex Gibney and collaborators comes this enraging, necessary, and, above all, useful recap of the US coronavirus disaster. Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

‘SNL’ the same as it ever was

Viewers have been complaining about the show’s decline almost since it premiered in 1975. But it’s always been uneven. Continue reading →