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Politics

Joe Biden elected the 46th president, pledges to unify the nation

At 77, Biden will become the nation’s oldest person to ever serve as president, the fulfillment of a decades-long quest that makes him the rare challenger to knock off an incumbent. The president-elect says tackling COVID-19 is his first priority. Continue reading →

Metro

After days of waiting, Boston area Biden fans breathe a sigh of relief

Spontaneous celebrations popped up around the region after Joe Biden was declared the winner. Continue reading →

Elections

What next for Trump? From concession and departure, to legal problems, the defeated president faces difficult moments

So far the president has stayed true to character, vowing to fight election results as he faces his own court challenge. Continue reading →

Politics

‘A beautiful thing:’ Kamala Harris breaks the White House glass ceiling and makes history

Her election to the nation’s second-highest office comes as many have channeled their outrage over President Trump into casting ballots, mobilizing voters, and running for office themselves. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden’s plans for unity could crash into the Republican Senate

The former vice president will likely face a Republican Senate led by Senator Mitch McConnell — a man who waged war against the Obama administration’s legislative agenda and has explicitly promised to block liberal policies if a Democrat won the White House this year. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Joe Biden elected the 46th president, pledges to unify the nation

At 77, Biden will become the nation’s oldest person to ever serve as president, the fulfillment of a decades-long quest that makes him the rare challenger to knock off an incumbent. The president-elect says tackling COVID-19 is his first priority. Continue reading →

Politics

‘A beautiful thing:’ Kamala Harris breaks the White House glass ceiling and makes history

Her election to the nation’s second-highest office comes as many have channeled their outrage over President Trump into casting ballots, mobilizing voters, and running for office themselves. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden’s plans for unity could crash into the Republican Senate

The former vice president will likely face a Republican Senate led by Senator Mitch McConnell — a man who waged war against the Obama administration’s legislative agenda and has explicitly promised to block liberal policies if a Democrat won the White House this year. Continue reading →

The World

World

World leaders hope for fresh start after Biden win

World leaders on Sunday cheered Joe Biden’s election as US president as a chance to enhance cooperation on climate change, the coronavirus and other problems after four years of President Donald Trump’s rejection of international alliances. Continue reading →

World

As Hong Kong law goes after ‘black sheep,’ fear clouds universities

As China tries to quell the political upheaval in Hong Kong, the city’s universities — ranked among the best in Asia, if not the world — have become potent symbols of the shrinking space for dissent or even discussion. Continue reading →

World

Western allies congratulate new president-elect

Leaders of the United States' traditional Western allies are offering their congratulations to the incoming Joe Biden administration. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The darkness lifts

Joe Biden’s victory is a win for a better version of America, albeit in a divided country. Now it’s up to everyone to make our nation’s reality comport with its most noble ideals. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Mr. President, you’re fired

The American people have spoken. Trump must concede the election. Continue reading →

OPINION

A victory that affirms America, but was too close for comfort

Trumpism is beaten but not banished. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

After days of waiting, Boston area Biden fans breathe a sigh of relief

Spontaneous celebrations popped up around the region after Joe Biden was declared the winner. Continue reading →

Metro

In electing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, we chose the light

What is this unfamiliar emotion? It’s warm, light, and not unpleasant. Paralyzing dread seems to be yielding to positive feelings about the future. Is this ... hope? Continue reading →

Metro

After days of waiting, Boston area Biden fans breathe a sigh of relief

Spontaneous celebrations popped up around the region after Joe Biden was declared the winner. Continue reading →

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

Alex Cora is getting his second chance, but what about baseball’s other cheaters?

What do we do now about Pete Rose? Sammy Sosa? Roger Clemens? Manny Ramirez? Barry Bonds? Continue reading →

Ben Volin | On Football

Why has Tom Brady made Antonio Brown his pet project?

Though Brown is someone who has a long history of disruptive and morally questionable behavior, Brady is all about winning Super Bowl No. 7. Continue reading →

John Powers

With an Olympics on the horizon, the competitive figure skating calendar is shrinking at the worst possible time

As rinks across the country were closed, skaters did what they could to simulate training with Zoom sessions and off-ice jumping drills. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

Biden has a climate mandate

The best time to cut carbon emissions was decades ago, but the second-best time is today. At least with a new administration, we'll be able to start tomorrow. Continue reading →

IDEAS

In the quest for social justice, symbolic changes go only so far

A harsh truth I’ve learned while breaking down barriers at Harvard Medical School. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

At Post Office Square, a skyscraper transforms while office workers aren’t looking

In the eerie quiet of downtown, a tower becomes a symbol of ingenuity and resilience. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

Thank goodness for the TV journalists who deliver data, not punditry

The giant county-by-county bird’s-eye view of the country has been this past week’s best TV news viewing. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS

After backlash, MFA director vows to ‘get this right’ with Philip Guston show

An announcement came Thursday that the show will open in Boston in 2022. Continue reading →

Travel

ART & TRAVEL

The Connecticut Art Trail is turning 25! (And we need things to celebrate.)

The anniversary is as good an excuse as any to check out the Nutmeg State’s art scene. Here are some of the highlights. Continue reading →

TRENDSPOTTING

Satisfying your wanderlust without leaving the country

Ethnic enclaves new and old are also at the confluence of a strategy by tourism agencies to promote not just downtowns and historic districts, but the unique personalities of neighborhoods. Continue reading →

Real Estate