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Business

Moderna says early data suggest its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

Although the analysis is preliminary, the Cambridge biotech said it hopes to seek emergency use of the experimental vaccine for some people “in the coming weeks.” Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Here’s what you need to know about the Moderna vaccine announcement

The coronavirus vaccine developed by Cambridge-based Moderna Inc. made headlines Monday. Here is a quick briefing on what you need to know. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Are young people to blame for recent COVID-19 surges? Experts say the numbers are not conclusive

Officials are quick to blame young adults' recklessness for COVID-19 spikes. But twenty-somethings say it's more complicated. Many scientists agree. Continue reading →

Metro

Former Harvard fencing coach, Maryland businessman charged in $1.5m college admissions bribery scheme

A former Harvard College fencing coach and Maryland businessman were arrested Monday on federal charges alleging they conspired to secure admission for the latter’s two sons into the Ivy League institution in exchange for $1.5 million in bribes, authorities said. Continue reading →

Business

‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues, and vaccine plans. Continue reading →

The Nation

Coronavirus

Here’s what you need to know about the Moderna vaccine announcement

The coronavirus vaccine developed by Cambridge-based Moderna Inc. made headlines Monday. Here is a quick briefing on what you need to know. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Are young people to blame for recent COVID-19 surges? Experts say the numbers are not conclusive

Officials are quick to blame young adults' recklessness for COVID-19 spikes. But twenty-somethings say it's more complicated. Many scientists agree. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump will order troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The order would stop short of outgoing President Trump’s goal to have all troops withdrawn by the end of the year, which had faced opposition from military and diplomatic advisers. Continue reading →

The World

World

Besieged Peruvian congress picks ex-World Bank man as president

Faced with violent protests and political chaos, Peru’s besieged congress chose a US-trained engineer and systems analyst to be the nation’s president — the third in less than a week — in a bid to restore some measure of calm. Continue reading →

World

Thai lawmakers debate demands for constitutional changes

Thailand’s political battleground shifted Tuesday from the streets to the country’s Parliament, where lawmakers are considering proposals to amend the constitution, one of the core demands of the nation’s student-led pro-democracy movement. Continue reading →

World

China positions rocket ahead of ambitious lunar mission

China on Tuesday moved a massive rocket into place in preparation for launching a mission to bring back materials from the moon for the first time in four decades. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Pooled COVID-19 testing can help keep kids in school

The goal is to allow schools to remain in operation, which will benefit the social, emotional, and academic development of children as well as create conditions to fully activate the workforce. Continue reading →

OPINION

What Joe Biden should say about white supremacy

The start of the Biden-Harris administration would be the ideal time to attempt something that has never been done before: Name, confront, and end white supremacy. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The courts must protect the 2020 Census

Federal judges should extend the deadline to ensure an accurate count. And the Supreme Court must uphold the centuries-long tradition of counting all residents. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Former Harvard fencing coach, Maryland businessman charged in $1.5m college admissions bribery scheme

A former Harvard College fencing coach and Maryland businessman were arrested Monday on federal charges alleging they conspired to secure admission for the latter’s two sons into the Ivy League institution in exchange for $1.5 million in bribes, authorities said. Continue reading →

Metro

Former Harvard fencing coach, Maryland businessman charged in $1.5m college admissions bribery scheme

A former Harvard College fencing coach and Maryland businessman were arrested Monday on federal charges alleging they conspired to secure admission for the latter’s two sons into the Ivy League institution in exchange for $1.5 million in bribes, authorities said. Continue reading →

Transportation

Across the region, officials and passengers seek to put brakes on MBTA service cuts

Opponents say scaling back public transit will hinder frontline workers while undercutting the region’s post-pandemic economic gains. Continue reading →

Sports

nhl

Analyzing every one of the NHL’s new ‘reverse retro’ jerseys

Each team, working with Adidas, was asked to come up with a new alternate look, and the results are mixed. Continue reading →

Golf

Masters takeaways: After a 12th-hole disaster, Tiger Woods delivered one of the classiest moments of his career

Woods never gave up, and his play in the final six holes showed his character and stature in the game. Continue reading →

Celtics

It’s a busy week for the Celtics, and here are some of the situations for which they are preparing

Teams were allowed to trade Monday, the draft is Wednesday, and free agency begins Friday. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Moderna says early data suggest its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

Although the analysis is preliminary, the Cambridge biotech said it hopes to seek emergency use of the experimental vaccine for some people “in the coming weeks.” Continue reading →

Business

‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues, and vaccine plans. Continue reading →

Business

Moderna says early data suggest its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5 percent effective

Although the analysis is preliminary, the Cambridge biotech said it hopes to seek emergency use of the experimental vaccine for some people “in the coming weeks.” Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

ASK MATTHEW

A love letter to Gillian Anderson, continued

Here’s the thing. “X-Files” Gillian is totally not the Gillian I’m crazy about. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

A new ‘Buy Me, Boston’ is filled with more flashbacks and rare finds

The book of ads and fliers is a sequel to Brian Coleman’s compendium of ephemera from the city’s scruffy '60s to '80s heyday. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

From Wessie to Nessie: This Portland museum offers a crash course on cryptids

The museum has evolved from founder Loren Coleman’s home to a compact two-level space that holds 20,000 exhibits and objects — including traveling exhibits like “Bigfoot Revealed.” Continue reading →