Coronavirus

‘Time is of the essence here’: High-risk groups await state vaccine plan

Groups most vulnerable to the virus — from front-line health workers to residents of hard-hit communities — are waiting for a state plan on how to allocate initial doses in what’s shaping up as the largest vaccination program in history. Continue reading →

Politics

Barr says Justice Dept. hasn’t uncovered widespread voting fraud that could have changed election outcome

Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading →

Nation

Bipartisan group of senators prepares $908 billion stimulus plan, aiming to break partisan logjam

The effort still faces enormous hurdles, and most congressional aides are skeptical that the push will succeed. President Trump’s negotiators have remained at odds for months with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Continue reading →

World

Officials say peace accord between Sudan and Israel is already at risk of unraveling

A landmark agreement between Sudan and Israel to begin normalizing relations is at risk of unraveling just over a month after it was announced by President Trump, revealing a crack in Middle East peace accords that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel have sought to cement as foreign policy legacies. Continue reading →

World

Bank robbers in Brazil terrorize a sleepy city, overpowering police

Over nearly two hours, gunmen held the city of Criciúma hostage, shattering the nighttime calm with explosions and volleys of gunfire. The audacious attack was the latest in Brazil to target a relatively small city with poor defenses. Continue reading →

World

New Zealand symbolically declares climate emergency

Joining more than 30 countries, New Zealand on Wednesday took the symbolic step of declaring a climate emergency. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Police reform bill historic but just a beginning

The Legislature made good on its promise. More work lies ahead. Continue reading →

OPINION

A hopeful political day in deep, dark December

With Washington’s partisan leaders stymied, the bipartisan center asserts itself. Continue reading →

OPINION

From the White House, one last push to impede immigrants

Through more than 400 regulatory changes, Trump has succeeded in slashing legal immigration by half. Continue reading →

Metro

Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticide used on millions of Mass. acres when spraying for mosquitoes

The compounds are found in a range of commercial products and never fully degrade. They have been linked to cancer, low infant birth weights, and a range of diseases. Continue reading →

Metro

Lee Pelton, Emerson president, will be Boston Foundation’s next CEO

The Boston Foundation announced Tuesday that Lee Pelton, currently president of Emerson College, will take the reins as its president and chief executive officer in June, becoming the leader of the philanthropic powerhouse at a time when a pandemic, recession, and movement for social justice have exposed tremendous need across the region. Continue reading →

Metro

‘I was not prepared for this’: Victim recalls attack in Waltham came without warning, while authorities offer reward for information

City officials announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a string of unprovoked attacks, which began Nov. 10. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox getting back in business with Wednesday’s non-tender deadline

The pandemic has added a new layer to decision-making on players such as Matt Barnes and Kevin Plawecki as the team begins to build its 2021 roster. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On Baseball

Baseball’s talent pool is deep when the Red Sox are ready to make a splash

Fernando Tatis Jr., Jo Adell may be on Chaim Bloom's radar when the Red Sox are ready to take their next big rebuilding steps. Continue reading →

celtics

Celtics announce Kemba Walker will miss start of season after knee procedure

The point guard received a stem cell injection in his left knee in October and was put on a 12-week strengthening program. Continue reading →

Business

Vineyard Wind will use GE turbines for its massive project off Martha’s Vineyard

Vineyard Wind’s chief executive, Lars Pedersen, portrayed the switch as good news, though it will further stretch out the already-protracted permitting process. Continue reading →

Business

‘Your skin is so dark’: A WCVB producer on the challenges of being a Black journalist in New England

Nneka Nwosu Faison is the executive producer of “Chronicle” on WCVB-TV. Continue reading →

Business

Legal industry forms fund to honor late Chief Justice Ralph Gants

The goal is to improve equity and access in the legal system and organizers have already raised $100,000 Continue reading →

Obituaries

Georgina Mace, who shaped list of endangered species, dies at 67

Mace, one of the world’s most prominent conservation biologists, died Sept. 19 in hospice care in Oxford, England. Her death, which was not widely reported in the mainstream press, was due to breast cancer, her brother Dr. Peter Mace said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Georgina Mace, who shaped list of endangered species, dies at 67

Mace, one of the world’s most prominent conservation biologists, died Sept. 19 in hospice care in Oxford, England. Her death, which was not widely reported in the mainstream press, was due to breast cancer, her brother Dr. Peter Mace said. Continue reading →

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HOLIDAYS

3 Christmas tree farms just a snowball’s throw from Boston

Christmas trees are going fast this year, so plan your trip accordingly. Continue reading →

Names

DiCaprio and Lawrence shoot ‘Don’t Look Up’ at South Station

“Don’t Look Up,” the big-budget Adam McKay comedy now filming around Boston, set up shop at South Station Tuesday, with stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in front of the cameras and crowds lining the sidewalks. Continue reading →

GETTING SALTY

Emily Vena creates COVID-safe dinner parties for those who sorely miss them

Cobble offers five set courses and a cozy atmosphere for the new dining age. Continue reading →