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Business

With cases rising, is Massachusetts avoiding a lockdown because it doesn’t have to, or can’t afford to?

In Europe, robust stimulus plans are softening the blow of wider lockdowns. In the US, the absence of any new federal aid is robbing governors such as Charlie Baker and local mayors of a crucial backstop for the day when they may have to directly confront the question of a total lockdown. Continue reading →

Politics

‘The showdown of all showdowns’: Control of the Senate hinges on Georgia’s wild runoff elections

The political circus that has defined so much of this year has descended on the state for one last gasp, a battle royale in which the only thing both sides agree on is that nothing less than the fate of the republic is at stake. Continue reading →

Business

Mass. hospitals better prepared for a second virus surge

Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for another surge in coronavirus cases, preparing to quickly add beds and ramp up treatment should the number of seriously ill patients soar again as it did last spring. Still, the rate of hospitalizations is rising more slowly than the rate of new cases, and more gradually than earlier in the pandemic. Continue reading →

A Beautiful Resistance

Claiming land and water on Martha’s Vineyard

It’s like the water is always calling to us. At least that’s how it feels to me. There’s a spiritual energy about the ocean, a saltwater baptism waiting to wash away your worries if you ride your faith. Still, I never saw anything like Inkwell, a small stretch of beach in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. And the Inkwell was among the first and is now one of the last Black beach destinations in America. Continue reading →

RED SOX

The inside story of how the Red Sox decided to rehire Alex Cora

Five exhausting hours in a Puerto Rican airplane hangar, freezing interviews on the right field deck at Fenway, and careful consideration from all parties led Chaim Bloom right back to the candidate with whom the Red Sox parted ways earlier this year. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

‘The showdown of all showdowns’: Control of the Senate hinges on Georgia’s wild runoff elections

The political circus that has defined so much of this year has descended on the state for one last gasp, a battle royale in which the only thing both sides agree on is that nothing less than the fate of the republic is at stake. Continue reading →

Nation

Missing from state plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine: money to do it

With the prospect that a coronavirus vaccine will become available for emergency use as soon as next month, states and cities are warning that distributing the shots to an anxious public could be hindered by inadequate technology, severe funding shortfalls and a lack of trained personnel. Continue reading →

Nation

Minneapolis violence surges as police officers leave department in droves

Nearly six months after George Floyd's death here sparked massive protests and left a wide swath of the city burned and destroyed, Minneapolis is grappling with dueling crises: an unprecedented wave of violence and droves of officer departures that the Minneapolis Police Department warns could soon leave the force unable to respond to emergencies. Continue reading →

The World

World

Amid virus surge, Paris hospitals begin to see signs of hope

Although France now has more patients hospitalized with the virus than during the April peak of the initial wave, there are about 2,000 fewer in intensive care. Continue reading →

World

US secretary of state begins difficult 7-nation tour in France

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank Saturday at the start of a seven-country tour of Europe and the Middle East, travels that were certain to be awkward since all the nations on his schedule have congratulated President-elect Joe Biden for winning the White House. Continue reading →

World

Rome tracks down the man behind all that graffiti. No, it’s not Banksy

The post on the Rome mayor’s Facebook page was triumphant: The police had tracked down a man “once considered uncatchable,” she said in announcing that after a yearlong investigation, the authorities had discovered the real identity of the elusive tagger known only as Geco. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

COVID-19 vaccine studies point way for clinical trial diversity

A longstanding lack of diversity in clinical trials to test medical products is now being addressed in new ways. Continue reading →

OPINION

If you love this country, Mr. President, concede defeat

By refusing to acknowledge that he was beaten, Trump sabotages the health of American democracy. Continue reading →

OPINION

Mapping the Biden victory — and the future of American politics

Takeaways from a surprising election. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Arlington officer among five service members killed in Egypt helicopter crash

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan S. Ghabourcq, 27, an Arlington native, was a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot on his first overseas assignment as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force when he was killed in the crash. Continue reading →

Metro

Arlington officer among five service members killed in Egypt helicopter crash

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Marwan S. Ghabourcq, 27, an Arlington native, was a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot on his first overseas assignment as part of a United Nations peacekeeping force when he was killed in the crash. Continue reading →

Politics

City councilor to mayor? In Boston, it’s typically an uphill climb for challengers

It’s tough for a city councilor to take out an incumbent mayor here, the potential road ahead for candidates Michelle Wu and Andrea Campbell if Martin J. Walsh decides to try for a third term. Continue reading →

Sports

RED SOX

The inside story of how the Red Sox decided to rehire Alex Cora

Five exhausting hours in a Puerto Rican airplane hangar, freezing interviews on the right field deck at Fenway, and careful consideration from all parties led Chaim Bloom right back to the candidate with whom the Red Sox parted ways earlier this year. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Chaim Bloom had to ‘wrestle with’ the idea of rehiring Alex Cora, and other notes on the state of sports

Cora's history of rule-breaking was a hurdle to clear, but in the end, Bloom said, it shouldn't disqualify him. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Once again for Rory McIlroy, it’s wait until next year at Augusta

“I have zero thoughts about winning this tournament right now,” said Rory McIlroy, even though he will begin Sunday tied for 10th place, eight shots back. Continue reading →

Business

Business

With cases rising, is Massachusetts avoiding a lockdown because it doesn’t have to, or can’t afford to?

In Europe, robust stimulus plans are softening the blow of wider lockdowns. In the US, the absence of any new federal aid is robbing governors such as Charlie Baker and local mayors of a crucial backstop for the day when they may have to directly confront the question of a total lockdown. Continue reading →

Business

Mass. hospitals better prepared for a second virus surge

Massachusetts hospitals are bracing for another surge in coronavirus cases, preparing to quickly add beds and ramp up treatment should the number of seriously ill patients soar again as it did last spring. Still, the rate of hospitalizations is rising more slowly than the rate of new cases, and more gradually than earlier in the pandemic. Continue reading →

Ideas

IDEAS

Trump’s big election lie pushes America toward autocracy

Clinging to power by claiming you are the victim of internal enemies is a very dangerous tactic. Don’t underestimate where this can go. Continue reading →

IDEAS

The Pilgrims would agree: Cancel Thanksgiving this year

Instead of observing a fixed date on the calendar, we could wait until more blessings have returned. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Uri Ra’anan, Tufts and BU scholar of the Soviet Union, dies at 94

Professor Ra'anan helped develop the International Security Studies Program at Tufts and the Pardee School at BU. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TY BURR

The stars we grow up with often shine the brightest

Laura Dern and Diane Lane, among others, can seem as familiar and welcome as old friends when we see them on screen. Continue reading →

DON AUCOIN

‘The Trump Presidency’ reviewed: Time to close the curtain on this dismal drama

The Globe's theater critic has seen enough. Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

MFA’s Monet show is the escape everyone needs right now

Less pleasant will be landing tickets for this 150th anniversary show, which has been reimagined for the COVID era. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

9 top gear picks for winter sports

More people than ever will be heading into the wilderness this year, and it’s important to have good, solid equipment. Here are some of our favorite winter things. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Against all odds, Saddleback Ski Resort will open this season

Folks across New England have watched for years to see what would happen to this beloved ski mountain. Deals were brokered, and then fell through, one by one. But in early 2020, a deal was finally sealed, with a surprising partner. Continue reading →

Real Estate