Coronavirus

What does it mean when you have COVID-19, but you don’t know how you contracted it?

Imagine this: You’ve been working from home since March. You always wear a mask in public over your mouth and your nose. You’ve perfected the art of turning down invitations to parties, weddings, and Scrabble nights, until a coronavirus vaccine becomes available. But somehow, somewhere you still got infected with COVID-19. What gives? Continue reading →

Politics

What if Trump won’t leave the White House? A hostage negotiator, an animal-control officer, and a toddler whisperer have advice

Even a nation hooked on drama does not want to see a US president dragged out the front door of the White House on Jan. 20, so we asked experts in the art of persuasion how they go about dislodging the reluctant. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden’s national security team offers a sharp turn. But in which direction?

President-elect Joe Biden formally introduced a national security team on Tuesday custom-designed to repudiate President Donald Trump’s nationalistic isolationism. Continue reading →

World

Biden faces pressure to stand up to China by embracing Taiwan

As concerns grow about China’s increasingly aggressive behavior on the global stage, Joe Biden will face pressure from Democrats and Republicans to strengthen ties with Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Continue reading →

World

Pope calls Uighurs ‘persecuted,’ prompting pushback from China

A comment from Pope Francis in an upcoming book — in which he called ethnic Uighurs in western China a “persecuted” people for the first time — has set the Chinese government on the defense. Continue reading →

World

Darwin notebooks reported stolen from Cambridge library

Cambridge University in London launched an appeal Tuesday to find two valuable notebooks written by Charles Darwin after they were reported as stolen from the university’s library. Continue reading →

OPINION

Biden takes his cue from Muhammad Ali as he copes with a dope

As Ali did with Foreman, Biden has let his rival punch himself out. Continue reading →

OPINION

The Iran nuclear deal is dead. Let it stay that way

Jettisoning the agreement didn’t lead to more war. It led to more peace. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Boy Scouts’ dishonor

In the absence of radical reform to an organization now deluged with child sex abuse allegations, the Boy Scouts of America charter should be revoked. Continue reading →

Metro

Surge in demand at food pantries called ‘mind-boggling’

Demand at food pantries often rises during the holidays, but rarely have so many been without the basic ingredients of a Thanksgiving dinner — or any meal — as this year. With so many unemployed, sick, or otherwise in need as a result of the pandemic, the calls for help have grown so much that food pantries have struggled to keep pace. Continue reading →

Metro

Surge in demand at food pantries called ‘mind-boggling’

Demand at food pantries often rises during the holidays, but rarely have so many been without the basic ingredients of a Thanksgiving dinner — or any meal — as this year. With so many unemployed, sick, or otherwise in need as a result of the pandemic, the calls for help have grown so much that food pantries have struggled to keep pace. Continue reading →

Education

Public school enrollment plummets statewide amid coronavirus pandemic

The drop largely reflects a wave of families who have pulled their children out of public schools, frustrated that classrooms remain closed during the pandemic. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Brady vs. Belichick? Forget the debate; it’s clear that they need each other

The downward fortunes of both teams give us a definitive answer to the question, and it's not a satisfying one. Continue reading →

Celtics

Despite unusual circumstances, Celtics rookies Aaron Nesmith and Payton Pritchard already are in step

With no summer league and little time to get acclimated to the NBA grind, the first-round picks shared a common thread as they met the media. Continue reading →

peter abraham | on baseball

The Red Sox have some serious innings to fill with additional starting pitchers

They'll probably have to go out and get two or three starters, but the good news is that the market is flooded this year. Continue reading →

Business

It may look more crowded at the supermarket, but stores say they’re still playing it safe

Large stores face a crucial test as the start of the holiday shopping season collides with a dangerous spike in COVID-19 infections. Continue reading →

Business

It may look more crowded at the supermarket, but stores say they’re still playing it safe

Large stores face a crucial test as the start of the holiday shopping season collides with a dangerous spike in COVID-19 infections. Continue reading →

Business

The Greater Boston housing market is hotter than ever, with one exception: downtown

Buyers seeking more space because of the pandemic are driving prices to record highs outside of the city’s core. Continue reading →

Obituaries

New York City’s first Black mayor, David Dinkins, dies at 93

Mr. Dinkins, the son of a barber, broke barriers as New York City’s first Black mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment, and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

Obituaries

New York City’s first Black mayor, David Dinkins, dies at 93

Mr. Dinkins, the son of a barber, broke barriers as New York City’s first Black mayor, but was doomed to a single term by a soaring murder rate, stubborn unemployment, and his mishandling of a riot in Brooklyn. Continue reading →

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MUSIC

Boston classical groups among Grammy nominees

Nominations went to Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Skylark Vocal Ensemble, and the BSO. Continue reading →

ARTS

Deck the storefronts with Boston’s favorite performing arts groups

Boston BID's "Stage Windows" initiative puts performing arts groups to work in Downtown Crossing. Continue reading →

WELLNESS

Knitting your way to a peaceful state of mind

Knitting has proven benefits for heart, mind, and soul. Here's how to get started. Continue reading →