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Elections

On the campaign trail, Kamala Harris energizes women who see themselves in her battles

Harris is motivating voters who could provide the fatal blow to President Trump’s reelection. Continue reading →

WHERE WOMEN STAND

Women make historic electoral gains over four years

Since President Trump's election, women have seized power at all levels of government, though they still haven’t come close to parity. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

In Salem, staving off hunger one bag of groceries at a time

The Salem Pantry has seen demand for food soar during the COVID-19 crisis, and with the city’s signature Halloween festivities canceled or limited, economic hardship looks likely to deepen. Continue reading →

Politics

Baker nominates Kimberly Budd as chief justice

If confirmed, Budd would become the first Black woman to lead the state’s highest court in its 328-year history. Continue reading →

Health

Boston officials urge more residents to get COVID-19 tests. Experts say that message applies to the whole state

Amid Massachusetts' rising COVID-19 cases comes a new concern: a drop-off in new tests in Boston, a city at high risk for community spread. Continue reading →

The Nation

Elections

On the campaign trail, Kamala Harris energizes women who see themselves in her battles

Harris is motivating voters who could provide the fatal blow to President Trump’s reelection. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump, Biden push opposing strategies in closing days

With five days to go before Election Day on Nov. 3, the two candidates have crystallized opposing messages on a pandemic that has affected most aspects of American life. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump to strip protections from Tongass National Forest, one of the biggest intact temperate rain forests

As of Thursday, it will be legal for logging companies to build roads and cut and remove timber throughout more than 9.3 million acres of forest. Continue reading →

The World

World

France, Germany impose new lockdowns to curb coronavirus spread

France announced a full nationwide lockdown for the second time this year and German officials imposed a partial four-week lockdown Wednesday, as governments across Europe sought to stop a fast-rising tide of coronavirus cases. Continue reading →

World

India’s coronavirus cases cross 8 million, behind US

India’s confirmed coronavirus caseload surpassed 8 million on Thursday with daily infections dipping to the lowest level this week, as concerns grew over a major Hindu festival season and winter setting in. Continue reading →

World

Tanzania votes but ‘widespread irregularities’ are claimed

Tanzania’s presidential election saw “widespread irregularities," the leading opposition candidate alleged Wednesday amid a massive internet slowdown, while some observers said the once-peaceful country likely faces five more years of repressive rule. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

What you can do now to protect the 2020 Election

Hundreds of thousands of volunteers are already signed up to take action to protect American democracy. Here’s some of what I learned. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

News vs. propaganda: Trump blurs the line

Voice of America, a beacon for free press around the world, is now poised to become a megaphone for the White House’s political agenda. Continue reading →

OPINION

Get the lead out of ammo

Hunters' lead bullets do more than kill big game — they become a toxic part of the food chain. Continue reading →

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Politics

Baker nominates Kimberly Budd as chief justice

If confirmed, Budd would become the first Black woman to lead the state’s highest court in its 328-year history. Continue reading →

Health

Boston officials urge more residents to get COVID-19 tests. Experts say that message applies to the whole state

Amid Massachusetts' rising COVID-19 cases comes a new concern: a drop-off in new tests in Boston, a city at high risk for community spread. Continue reading →

New England

Candy chutes, pulley systems, and ‘cannons’: People are finding creative ways to get Halloween goodies to trick-or-treaters

People are coming up with creative solutions to salvage Halloween, making sure that kids won’t miss the thrill of filling buckets and pillowcases with candy. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox

Pulling Blake Snell in Game 6 of the World Series was not the finest hour for MLB’s analytics crowd

The one thing the Dodgers did not want to do was face Rays starter Blake Snell any longer, and a stats-driven decision got them what they wanted in the sixth inning Tuesday. Continue reading →

Alex Speier

With the World Series over, the Alex Cora watch has officially begun

The former Red Sox manager's yearlong suspension is over, and now he can interview with teams for the 2021 season and beyond. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

For COVID-positive Justin Turner, celebrating took precedence

The slugger could face discipline for coming on to the field to celebrate the Dodgers' win after being told he'd tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading →

Business

COMMENTARY

Kimberly Budd is the right choice to be chief justice of the Supreme Judicial Court

Budd is the best candidate for the job. She happens to be Black, and she happens to be a woman. Not so long ago, those attributes would have been barriers. Continue reading →

Business

Dow slides more than 900 points as rising coronavirus counts threaten recovery

Investors have signaled increasing concern as the pandemic enters this newest phase, which coincides with flu season. Continue reading →

Business

LogMeIn, too, will cut Boston office space

The cutback is part of a broader plan to trim about one-third of the software company’s office space around the world. LogMeIn's CEO also discussed making LogMeIn a “permanent remote-centric company.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Raquel Eidelman Cohen, last of Harvard Medical School’s first women graduates, dies at 98

A pioneering woman in leadership roles in Greater Boston's mental health field, Dr. Cohen went on to define approaches to counseling survivors of disasters. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

In Salem, staving off hunger one bag of groceries at a time

The Salem Pantry has seen demand for food soar during the COVID-19 crisis, and with the city’s signature Halloween festivities canceled or limited, economic hardship looks likely to deepen. Continue reading →

ART

In Fields Corner, a mural memorializes 100 lives lost to police violence

Artist Jorge Morfin takes his mobile mural to a vacant property in Dorchester. Continue reading →

NAMES

Film crews descend on downtown Boston to film HBO Max pilot ‘Julia,’ based on legendary chef Julia Child

British actress Sarah Lancashire portrays the iconic chef, who for decades called Cambridge home. Continue reading →