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Politics

Amid more State Police controversy, Baker, lawmakers point fingers at each other

Governor Baker clashed with legislators on Tuesday over the best way to reform the Massachusetts State Police. Continue reading →

Health

Colder than Antarctica in winter: super cooling concerns for the possible first COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer has said it plans to seek emergency-use authorization for its vaccine in late November. The vaccine would come with rigorous storage issues. Continue reading →

bob hohler

Sports stars used to sit on the sidelines when it came to voter advocacy. Not anymore

Like never before, a well-funded movement — galvanized by professional athletes and teams — to engage citizens in the voting process is surging. Continue reading →

Politics

Spanish-speaking Latino voters are being bombarded with disinformation ahead of the election

Few experts predicted just how fast and how far such content would travel — or how effective some of it would be at stoking racial, ethnic, and partisan divisions. Continue reading →

Education

Proposal to suspend exam schools admissions test highlights inequities

The concerns have been mounting in recent years, with critics saying the current system possibly hinders the chances of Black and Latino students securing seats at exam schools. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Spanish-speaking Latino voters are being bombarded with disinformation ahead of the election

Few experts predicted just how fast and how far such content would travel — or how effective some of it would be at stoking racial, ethnic, and partisan divisions. Continue reading →

Nation

Fight over Trump’s business records returns to appeals court

Frustration over long-running legal battles to access President Trump’s tax and financial records spilled into court Tuesday. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump cuts off interview, then taunts CBS interviewer

President Trump abruptly cut off an interview with the “60 Minutes” star Lesley Stahl at the White House on Tuesday and then taunted her on Twitter, posting a short behind-the-scenes video of her at the taping and noting that she had not been wearing a mask. Continue reading →

The World

World

Trump records shed new light on Chinese business pursuits

President Trump’s business history is filled with overseas financial deals, and some have involved the Chinese state. He spent a decade unsuccessfully pursuing projects in China, operating an office there during his first run for president, and forging a partnership with a major government-controlled company. Continue reading →

World

Argentina passes 1 million cases as virus hits Latin America

As Argentina passed 1 million virus cases Monday, doctors have had to quadruple the number of beds for COVID-19 patients over the last month. At least 60% of those tested recently are coming back positive for the virus. Continue reading →

World

1,300 prisoners escape from Congo jail after an attack claimed by ISIS

At least 1,300 prisoners escaped from a jail in the Democratic Republic of Congo early on Tuesday, the United Nations said, after an armed assault for which the Islamic State has claimed responsibility. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

BPS exam schools get a chance to break the mold

This year should be a catalyst for permanent reform of an admissions process that leaves too many public school kids out. Continue reading →

OPINION

The president fights facts with attacks

Donald Trump stands for himself while Anthony Fauci stands for the truth about the coronavirus. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump, the anti-Gipper, has turned young voters against the GOP

Reagan expanded the Republican Party by growing its base; Trump has done the opposite. Continue reading →

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Politics

Amid more State Police controversy, Baker, lawmakers point fingers at each other

Governor Baker clashed with legislators on Tuesday over the best way to reform the Massachusetts State Police. Continue reading →

Health

Colder than Antarctica in winter: super cooling concerns for the possible first COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer has said it plans to seek emergency-use authorization for its vaccine in late November. The vaccine would come with rigorous storage issues. Continue reading →

Education

Proposal to suspend exam schools admissions test highlights inequities

The concerns have been mounting in recent years, with critics saying the current system possibly hinders the chances of Black and Latino students securing seats at exam schools. Continue reading →

Sports

bob hohler

Sports stars used to sit on the sidelines when it came to voter advocacy. Not anymore

Like never before, a well-funded movement — galvanized by professional athletes and teams — to engage citizens in the voting process is surging. Continue reading →

bob hohler

Sports stars used to sit on the sidelines when it came to voter advocacy. Not anymore

Like never before, a well-funded movement — galvanized by professional athletes and teams — to engage citizens in the voting process is surging. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham I On baseball

If Dave Roberts doesn’t lead the Dodgers to victory in the World Series this time, he may not get another chance

The Dodgers are so loaded with talent that the blame will fall on the manager, fairly or not. Continue reading →

Business

Business

With new owners, a new era begins for Boston Harbor Cruises

It’s the end of an era for Boston Harbor Cruises after nearly a century. With new ownership and a new leader, the ferry company faces challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the vibrancy of Boston’s waterfront. Continue reading →

Business

Bowling leagues bowl on, but for Westgate Lanes' owner the real win will be turning a profit

The Patriots and several other leagues are a financial lifeline for Westgate Lanes in Brockton as it tries to weather a long, slow recovery. Continue reading →

Business

Justice Dept. files landmark antitrust case against Google

In the most significant legal challenge to a tech company’s market power in a generation, the government accused Google of locking out competition in search by obtaining several exclusive business contracts and agreements. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Donald Comb, biochemist with a worldwide reach in environmental philanthropy, dies at 93

Dr. Comb founded New England Biolabs and a foundation that preserves biological diversity in the oceans. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Spencer Davis, whose band was a hitmaker in the ’60s, dies at 81

His band, featuring a young Steve Winwood, had the hits “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “I’m a Man.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC

New Kid Joey McIntyre on his new feel-better song

As the musician says: “I didn’t intend it to be a love letter to Jamaica Plain, but ...” Continue reading →

FAMILY

At New England Wildlife Center, a Halloween tradition becomes ‘a big virtual hug’

This year's Night of a Thousand Faces fundraiser promises storytelling filled with mystery and animals. Continue reading →

MOVIES

What to watch at the online Boston Asian American Film Fest

A virtual lineup includes Wayne Wang's 2019 family drama “Coming Home Again.” Continue reading →