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Metro

Walsh urges Bostonians to get tested for COVID-19 as infections reach 9 million nationally

The mayor unveiled a “Get The Test Boston” pledge aimed at getting residents tested for the virus regardless of symptoms. Continue reading →

Politics

Far-right militias heed Trump’s call for poll watchers, and law enforcement is worried

The country is on high alert in the countdown to Election Day, and the nation’s law enforcement agencies, election protection specialists, and watchdog groups are bracing for rogue acts of violence. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump and Biden converge in Florida, an elusive prize still up for grabs

On Thursday, President Trump and Joe Biden confronted some of their biggest political vulnerabilities in Florida, a state that is once again shaping up as the most elusive prize in next week’s election. Continue reading →

Metro

Travis Roy, a hockey player, son, and friend, has died

A week and 25 years after he was paralyzed while on his first shift as a Boston University hockey player, Travis Roy has died of complications from his paralysis. He never wanted to be a burden, and he never was. Continue reading →

Business

'I feel like we’re losing our town’: Legal Sea Foods in talks with corporate restaurant group PPX

Chief executive Roger Berkowitz confirmed he is in talks with a conglomerate about a potential deal: Could one of Boston's oldest and best-known chains be getting a new corporate owner? Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Far-right militias heed Trump’s call for poll watchers, and law enforcement is worried

The country is on high alert in the countdown to Election Day, and the nation’s law enforcement agencies, election protection specialists, and watchdog groups are bracing for rogue acts of violence. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump and Biden converge in Florida, an elusive prize still up for grabs

On Thursday, President Trump and Joe Biden confronted some of their biggest political vulnerabilities in Florida, a state that is once again shaping up as the most elusive prize in next week’s election. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million

The party noticed the suspicious activity on Oct. 22 and contacted the FBI on Friday, said Republican Party chairman Andrew Hitt. Continue reading →

The World

World

3 dead in knife attack in French church; terrorism suspected

An attacker armed with a knife killed three people at a church Thursday in the Mediterranean city of Nice, authorities said. It was the third attack in two months in France. Continue reading →

World

‘Difficult winter’: Europe divided on lockdowns, as COVID-19 cases surpass 10 million

WHO’s European regional director Dr. Hans Kluge said “hospitalizations have risen to levels unseen since the spring” and deaths have sharply risen by more than 30%. Continue reading →

World

Pope ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges

Pope Francis is halting his public general audiences and will limit participation at Christmas and other upcoming Masses amid a surge of coronavirus cases in Italy and the Vatican, officials said Thursday. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Can America return to rationality?

A Biden victory alone wouldn’t do the trick. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Baker’s chief justice pick is a ‘first’ and a start

Kimberly Budd will not only make history, she has the right skill set to lead the state’s judicial branch. The governor’s effort to diversify the court shouldn’t end there. Continue reading →

OPINION

Songs to get you through Election Day . . . and night

An offering to voters of all (stars and) stripes, because they could probably use the diversion, a soundtrack for — well, for now, let’s just call it Tuesday. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Walsh urges Bostonians to get tested for COVID-19 as infections reach 9 million nationally

The mayor unveiled a “Get The Test Boston” pledge aimed at getting residents tested for the virus regardless of symptoms. Continue reading →

Metro

Travis Roy, a hockey player, son, and friend, has died

A week and 25 years after he was paralyzed while on his first shift as a Boston University hockey player, Travis Roy has died of complications from his paralysis. He never wanted to be a burden, and he never was. Continue reading →

Metro

Walsh urges Bostonians to get tested for COVID-19 as infections reach 9 million nationally

The mayor unveiled a “Get The Test Boston” pledge aimed at getting residents tested for the virus regardless of symptoms. Continue reading →

Sports

On Marathoning

When will the marathon, Boston’s ultimate super-spreader event, ever safely be held again?

Marathoning is the world’s greatest mass participation sport, making races exceptionally dangerous amid a global pandemic. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots' Julian Edelman to miss Sunday’s game vs. Bills after undergoing knee procedure

The 34-year-old receiver has been bothered by his knee all season, but hadn't missed a practice until Thursday. Continue reading →

College football

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19, will miss game vs. Boston College

Lawrence, who is the consensus No. 1 pick in next spring’s draft, has led the Tigers to a 5-0 start this season, and the No. 1 ranking. Continue reading →

Business

Business

'I feel like we’re losing our town’: Legal Sea Foods in talks with corporate restaurant group PPX

Chief executive Roger Berkowitz confirmed he is in talks with a conglomerate about a potential deal: Could one of Boston's oldest and best-known chains be getting a new corporate owner? Continue reading →

Business

'I feel like we’re losing our town’: Legal Sea Foods in talks with corporate restaurant group PPX

Chief executive Roger Berkowitz confirmed he is in talks with a conglomerate about a potential deal: Could one of Boston's oldest and best-known chains be getting a new corporate owner? Continue reading →

Business

Seeking to calm business owners’ nerves, SimpliSafe will donate 250 alarm systems

Citing “feelings of uncertainty,” SimpliSafe is working with the city to distribute 250 monitoring packages. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

OUTSIDE

Can ‘friluftsliv’ help get us through the pandemic winter?

Try warming up to winter the Norwegian way. Continue reading →

Food & Dining

For the Asgard and Kinsale pubs, there’s new hope

The two Irish pubs will remain in place through the winter, which will allow the owner to reevaluate his options in the spring. Continue reading →

ART

It depicts Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. And it was pulled from a Concord art show

Barbara Fletcher's "Invasive Eaters" can be seen instead at a South End pop-up. Continue reading →