Politics

Trump’s election legal strategy is all but doomed, but still could damage American democracy, experts say

President Trump’s throw-it-all-at-the-wall strategy has apparently morphed into a brazen attempt to use his power as president to overturn Joe Biden’s victory. Continue reading →

Nation

Georgia and Michigan deliver blows to Trump’s efforts to undo the election

President Donald Trump’s attempt to undo the election results was undercut twice by fellow Republicans on Friday, as Georgia became the first contested state to certify Joe Biden’s victory and Michigan lawmakers — after meeting with the president — said they would not intervene in their state’s election certification process. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

‘We sit all day and have no customers’: As pandemic wears on, Asian Americans worry livelihoods are on the line

Asian workers are overrepresented in industries that have suffered heavy blows as a result of the pandemic, such as restaurants, retail, and personal services like nail salons. Many fear these small businesses may never fully recover, and the consequences for the workers they employed could be devastating. Continue reading →

World

APEC leaders, including Trump, agree on free trade

Leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, including US President Donald Trump, pledged Friday to work toward free, open and non-discriminatory trade and investment to revive their coronavirus-battered economies. Continue reading →

World

Iran’s allies on high alert in Trump’s final weeks in office

Iran has instructed allies across the Middle East to be on high alert and avoid provoking tensions with the United States that could give an outgoing Trump administration cause to launch attacks in the US president’s final weeks in office, Iraqi officials have said. Continue reading →

World

US, Taiwan step up economic cooperation in new dialogue

The US and Taiwan are stepping up cooperation in a newly created economic dialogue, in another move from the outgoing Trump administration to increase official exchanges with the self-ruled island. Continue reading →

OPINION

Under its current leadership, MassGOP has lost more than elections

It no longer engages in reasonable policy-making, nor seeks to engage civilly across the aisle, running further into rabbit holes of more radical policies aligned with Trump’s voter base. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Lindsey Graham’s shameful effort to subvert democracy

The South Carolina senator’s apparent scheming to disenfranchise voters is a disgrace. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Between ‘we’ and ‘they,’ there is the American challenge that is ‘us’

An op-ed by a Trump voter from Dallas generated a range of reactions from readers, including a genuine invitation from one to bridge the divide. Continue reading →

Politics

Massachusetts DCF repeatedly discriminated against parents with disabilities, federal officials find

Under a "landmark" settlement, the state agency has agreed to reshape its policies so to not rely on “unsupported stereotypes” when deciding whether to separate children from their parents. Continue reading →

New England

‘Nothing is stopping Christmas’: Visits with Santa Claus will be different this year, but these bearded fellows are ready

Face shields attached to red caps. Masks made specifically for people with bushy beards. Plexiglass dividers and social-distancing for children making mall visits. And yes, virtual calls straight from busy “workshops” via Zoom. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Many families will have someone infected’: Two top health experts raise alarms about Thanksgiving coronavirus spread

Dr. Atul Gawande, a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force, and Brown University infectious disease expert Dr. Ashish Jha both voiced concerns Friday about the potential for widespread COVID-19 transmission during the Thanksgiving holiday. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics trade Enes Kanter to Trail Blazers in three-team deal with Grizzlies

The Celtics will receive two future second-round picks from Memphis. More importantly, this opens up a spot on a crowded roster. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

It’s no one’s fault Gordon Hayward’s future isn’t with the Celtics

Injuries ruined whatever chance he had of becoming the star he was expected to be in Boston, and it's time for both parties to move on. Continue reading →

patriots notebook

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore says he’s preparing as though he’ll play Sunday

Gilmore has missed three games with a knee injury, was limited in practice all week, but said, "I feel pretty good." Continue reading →

Business

Pfizer asks FDA for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine

If the agency signs off, some people could start receiving it within weeks. Continue reading →

Business

Pfizer asks FDA for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine

If the agency signs off, some people could start receiving it within weeks. Continue reading →

Business

FDA approves first drug for rare disease that causes premature aging in children

Now, physicians will soon be able to prescribe an approved drug shown in clinical trials to decrease the rate of mortality by 60 percent and prolong lives by an average of two and a half years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jan Morris, celebrated writer and transgender pioneer, dies at 94

The much-lauded journalist, historian, world traveler, and fiction writer broke news from Everest to Egypt, Jan Morris in middle age became a pioneer of the transgender movement. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jill Paton Walsh, multigenerational writer, dies at 83

Jill Paton Walsh was greeted with acclaim in the 1960s when she began writing young adult books that challenged her readers in both plotting and messaging. There was “Fireweed” (1970), a story of two British adolescents who set up housekeeping in a bombed-out building during World War II. There was “Goldengrove” (1972), about two youths who navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood during an eventful summer. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jake Scott, former Miami safety and Super Bowl MVP, dead at 75

“Jake made an impact from the day he joined the Dolphins,” the team said in a statement. “He teamed with Dick Anderson to form one of the top safety duos in NFL history.”In six seasons with Miami, Mr. Scott never missed a game. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS

In a landslide vote, MFA workers opt to unionize

Representatives for the museum challenged some ballots, arguing that certain positions aren’t eligible for union membership. Continue reading →

Food & Dining

Jerseys, photos, and signs: The Fours will auction off more than 1,000 pieces of sports memorabilia

It’s quite a trove, as anyone who ever had a pint at the beloved Boston sports bar can attest. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

He’s not out, so this can’t happen

Help this reader get over some great eyebrows. Continue reading →