Politics

Role reversal: Despite the polls, Democrats are anxious and Trump’s supporters confident

There is a strange reversal afoot. Democrats, still scarred by Hillary Clinton’s upset loss to President Trump in 2016, are wracked with anxiety, and it is Trump and his base who are reveling in a victory they swear they can taste. Continue reading →

Politics

Surging coronavirus cases loom large in pivotal Wisconsin

It is a crisis unfolding before voters’ eyes, shaping their lives as many of them prepare to cast ballots on Tuesday — and one that Democrats believe will render Trump’s relentlessly sunny prognosis about the course of the virus untenable in a state he narrowly won in 2016. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Governor Baker announces tighter mask mandate, other COVID-19 restrictions

Restaurant table service will have to stop at 9:30 p.m. each day, and facilities such as gyms, theaters, and casinos will have to close by the same time, according to a slate of “targeted measures” Governor Charlie Baker said are intended to help stem the sharp increase in coronavirus infections across Massachusetts. Continue reading →

World

Gunmen storm Kabul University, killing 22 and wounding 22 before hostages freed

KABUL - An hours-long siege on Kabul University claimed by the Islamic State left at least 22 dead and 22 wounded Monday after two gunmen stormed the campus, took several students hostage and battled security forces for hours before the scene was cleared and all hostages were freed. Continue reading →

World

4 dead in Vienna shooting; attacker sympathized with IS

Gunmen opened fire in downtown Vienna in what authorities said was a terror attack that left at least two dead — including one of the assailants — and 15 wounded. Continue reading →

World

Cat 4 Hurricane Eta threatens flooding in Central America

Hurricane Eta erupted quickly into a potentially catastrophic major hurricane Monday as it headed for Central America, where forecasters warned of massive flooding and landslides across a vulnerable region. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

If an election challenge comes before the Supreme Court, Justice Barrett must stay out of it

Anything less will irreparably damage public trust in elections and the rule of law. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A gut check: Bobby Orr endorses Trump

The Boston hockey legend has stirred controversy on the eve of the election with an ad in a New Hampshire paper. Continue reading →

OPINION

Ghosting Hillary

The woman who won the popular vote and nearly made history as the first female president is barely present in the political heat of 2020. Continue reading →

Metro

With record turnout expected, officials assure voters the polls will be safe

With tensions running high in the country and local businesses boarding up storefronts, officials such as Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Mass. Governor Charlie Baker pledged that voting would be safe and accessible. Continue reading →

Politics

Amid auto industry battle, Question 1 is the most expensive ballot initiative in Massachusetts history

With nearly $43 million spent so far, the battle over expanding the state’s “Right to Repair” law has become the most expensive ballot initiative in Massachusetts history, stoking concerns that moneyed interests are overtaking a system designed to give everyday citizens a more direct voice in lawmaking. Continue reading →

Metro

With record turnout expected, officials assure voters the polls will be safe

With tensions running high in the country and local businesses boarding up storefronts, officials such as Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Mass. Governor Charlie Baker pledged that voting would be safe and accessible. Continue reading →

chad finn

Why the Patriots should stick with Cam Newton at quarterback

There will be a temptation to say, "Let's see what Jarrett Stidham can do." The Patriots should resist that. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

With careful planning and total commitment, the NBA constructed the safest place on Earth

The 9,000-acre COVID-19 free environment at Disney World allowed the NBA to finish its season over three months. Continue reading →

patriots

Bill Belichick: ‘We sold out’ to win Super Bowls, leaving no cap space to add depth to Patriots roster

“This year, we had less to work with," Belichick said. "It’s not an excuse, it’s just a fact.” Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Business leaders must wait out election uncertainty

Forget about Trump vs. Biden for a moment, if you can. There’s a third potential outcome from the presidential election, and it’s one no business leader wants, regardless of political affiliation: that the final outcome might not be known for many weeks to come. Continue reading →

Business

Baker’s new restrictions hit casinos, restaurants, liquor stores

Baker’s new advisory issued Monday mandating that restaurants, gyms, casinos, and theaters must close their doors by 9:30 p.m. came as another chilling sting to venues that just suffered through a snowy, wet Halloween weekend. Yet, some business owners are also saying it could have been worse. Continue reading →

Business

How well has Trump handled the economy? It’s complicated

Trump ran mostly on his record rather than future plans, and the country’s financial well-being was at the top of his “Promises Kept” list. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Billy Tubbs, former Oklahoma basketball coach, dies at 85

His fast-paced offenses and relentless full-court pressure defenses led to lots of scoring, excitement, and wins for the Sooners. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Billy Tubbs, former Oklahoma basketball coach, dies at 85

His fast-paced offenses and relentless full-court pressure defenses led to lots of scoring, excitement, and wins for the Sooners. Continue reading →

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Music

Philin Phlash’s photos capturing the city’s punk heyday are on display at Time Out Market

Sixty of his nightlife photos from the late ’70s and early ’80s are featured in an exhibit called "Fenway Phlashback." Continue reading →

Music

Grant helps Passim plan for life after COVID

Two other small New England venues have also received assistance from the Live Music Society. Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

Before you quit Apple TV+, stick around for these shows

The streamer's original content is spotty and limited, but there's more than just "Ted Lasso" here to binge. Continue reading →