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Metro

As more hikers explore the White Mountains, calls for help climb, too

With the pandemic putting other activities on hold, hiking has become more popular than ever before. But with a rise in attendance has come a rise in accidents. In recent weeks, the White Mountains made national headlines when three men died in six days on its trails. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden leads Trump by double digits in N.H., according to new Suffolk/Globe poll

The Democrat leads the Republican 51 percent to 41 percent with 3 percent undecided, according to the survey of likely voters conducted Thursday through Monday. Continue reading →

Education

Judge denies Boston Teachers Union request to allow educators to work remotely when city’s virus rate is above 4 percent

A Suffolk Superior Court judge on Wednesday denied a request from the Boston Teachers Union for an injunction that would’ve allowed all educators to choose whether to work remotely while coronavirus rates in the city exceed 4 percent. Continue reading →

Obituaries

With ‘unimaginable grace,’ Jake Kennedy kept giving of himself to others after an ALS diagnosis

Kennedy, a founder of the Christmas in the City charity for homeless children, also created a fund for ALS research. Continue reading →

Analysis

Amy Coney Barrett, vowing independence, is haunted by Trump’s demands

Barrett has struggled to separate herself from the trove of tweets and other pronouncements by Trump on his legal views, many of which call into question the very notion of an independent judiciary. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Biden leads Trump by double digits in N.H., according to new Suffolk/Globe poll

The Democrat leads the Republican 51 percent to 41 percent with 3 percent undecided, according to the survey of likely voters conducted Thursday through Monday. Continue reading →

Analysis

Amy Coney Barrett, vowing independence, is haunted by Trump’s demands

Barrett has struggled to separate herself from the trove of tweets and other pronouncements by Trump on his legal views, many of which call into question the very notion of an independent judiciary. Continue reading →

Nation

Videos offer inside look at conservative strategies, fears

Videos provided to the Post offer an inside view of CNP participants' obsessions and fears at a pivotal moment in the conservative movement. Continue reading →

The World

World

Europe, which thought it had the coronavirus tamed, faces a resurgence

From France to Russia, from Britain to the Czech Republic, European leaders are confronting a surge in cases of the coronavirus, which is rapidly filling hospital beds, driving up death tolls and raising the grim prospect of further lockdowns in countries already traumatized by the pandemic. Continue reading →

World

Germany agrees $662 million to aid Holocaust survivors

Germany has agreed to provide more than a half billion euros to aid Holocaust survivors struggling under the burdens of the coronavirus pandemic, the organization that negotiates compensation with the German government said Wednesday. Continue reading →

World

Vatican trial for sex abuse in pope’s youth seminary opens

For the first time, a clergy sex abuse trial opened Wednesday in the Vatican’s criminal tribunal, with one priest accused of molesting an altar boy in the Vatican’s youth seminary and another priest accused of covering it up. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

More time, money key to easing eviction pain

Governor Baker’s plan is a good start, but the Commonwealth will need more resources to fight homelessness. Continue reading →

OPINION

Will ‘the law of Amy’ — or ‘the law of the American people’ — guide Barrett?

The track record of the Supreme Court nominee suggests she is ideologically positioned to do exactly what Trump is nominating her to do. Continue reading →

OPINION

The Affordable Care Act and coverage for Massachusetts residents is at risk

Over 375,000 Massachusetts residents could lose their health coverage and the state stands to lose up to $2.4 billion in federal funds if the ACA is overturned by the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

As more hikers explore the White Mountains, calls for help climb, too

With the pandemic putting other activities on hold, hiking has become more popular than ever before. But with a rise in attendance has come a rise in accidents. In recent weeks, the White Mountains made national headlines when three men died in six days on its trails. Continue reading →

Metro

As more hikers explore the White Mountains, calls for help climb, too

With the pandemic putting other activities on hold, hiking has become more popular than ever before. But with a rise in attendance has come a rise in accidents. In recent weeks, the White Mountains made national headlines when three men died in six days on its trails. Continue reading →

Education

Judge denies Boston Teachers Union request to allow educators to work remotely when city’s virus rate is above 4 percent

A Suffolk Superior Court judge on Wednesday denied a request from the Boston Teachers Union for an injunction that would’ve allowed all educators to choose whether to work remotely while coronavirus rates in the city exceed 4 percent. Continue reading →

Sports

dan shaughnessy

For old-time baseball fans, it seems a part of our childhood dies every week

In a way, the season has been one long moment of silence as so many notable players — including a handful of Hall of Famers — have been lost. Continue reading →

patriots

Cam Newton, Stephon Gilmore expected to return to Patriots practice Thursday

The two players would be on track to play when the Patriots resume action Sunday against the Broncos. Continue reading →

bruins

Bruins sign defense prospect Jakub Zboril to two-year contract

The Bruins also signed journeyman center Greg McKegg and minor league goalie Callum Booth. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Work on stalled Winthrop Center tower may finally resume

The developer has closed on a $775m loan that should allow completion of the massive Financial District project. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care gave nearly $3 million to independent primary care practices

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Business

Democrats stalling on stimulus to hurt Trump, Mnuchin says

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that a new economic relief bill is unlikely before the election, suggesting that Democrats are unwilling to give President Trump a victory. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

With ‘unimaginable grace,’ Jake Kennedy kept giving of himself to others after an ALS diagnosis

Kennedy, a founder of the Christmas in the City charity for homeless children, also created a fund for ALS research. Continue reading →

Obituaries

With ‘unimaginable grace,’ Jake Kennedy kept giving of himself to others after an ALS diagnosis

Kennedy, a founder of the Christmas in the City charity for homeless children, also created a fund for ALS research. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Theater

Huntington Theatre artistic leader Peter DuBois resigns after inquiry prompted by staff complaint

His resignation comes amid months of turbulence behind the scenes at the theater. Continue reading →

ARTS

ICA is the host institution for the 2022 US Venice Biennale entry

The museum will present work by Simone Leigh, the first Black woman to represent the United States at the prestigious exhibition. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

1,800-pound pumpkin descends on Boston Public Market

The Public Market has hosted giant pumpkins in fall every year since it opened in 2015. But this year’s heavyweight is a beast like no other. Continue reading →