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Business

FDA panel recommends emergency use of first COVID-19 vaccine in US

With the country surpassing 3,000 coronavirus deaths a day, the FDA is expected to swiftly act on the panel’s recommendation, perhaps within 24 to 48 hours. A committee of outside experts says vaccine benefits outweigh possible risks. Continue reading →

Globe Local

State’s ambitious vaccine campaign hinges on more companies winning FDA approval

The state's plan to vaccinate more than 5 million residents by the middle of next year is contingent on factors beyond its control, including federal approval of more vaccines. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

Biogen conference in Boston likely linked to as many as 300,000 COVID-19 cases worldwide, researchers say

A new study says COVID-19 cases linked to the conference at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel in February were found as far away as Australia, Slovakia, and Sweden, as well as in 29 US states. Continue reading →

Business

Vaccines may not come soon enough for the economy

Without a relief package, many businesses already struggling to hang on will not make it to next summer. Continue reading →

Politics

Baker sends police bill back to Legislature, asking for changes

The governor neither signed the legislation, nor vetoed it. Instead, he sent it back to lawmakers with a 13-page letter detailing a variety of changes he would like to see made. Continue reading →

The Nation

Coronavirus

Biogen conference in Boston likely linked to as many as 300,000 COVID-19 cases worldwide, researchers say

A new study says COVID-19 cases linked to the conference at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf hotel in February were found as far away as Australia, Slovakia, and Sweden, as well as in 29 US states. Continue reading →

Nation

CDC director allegedly ordered deletion of email that sought to interfere with coronavirus guidance

Democratic Representative James Clyburn, head of a congressional oversight subcommittee, cited concerns that a Trump Administration official may have tried "to conceal and destroy evidence" of interference regarding the CDC. Continue reading →

Nation

In break with Trump, McConnell urges passage of defense bill

President Trump has threatened to veto the National Defense Authorization Act, which affirms 3 percent pay raises for US troops and authorizes billions in military programs and construction. Continue reading →

The World

World

European Union reveals some contingency plans in case of a no-deal Brexit

With little progress in negotiations with Britain over its future relationship with the European Union, the European Commission published some contingency measures Thursday to help prepare for a possible no-deal Brexit. Continue reading →

World

EU’s top drug regulator says it’s ‘fully functional’ after cyberattack

The European Union’s top drug regulator, whose approval is necessary for countries of the bloc to begin rolling out the coronavirus vaccine, has begun an investigation after it was hit by a cyberattack, the head of the agency said Thursday. Continue reading →

World

St. Martin reports fatal shark attack, 1st in recent history

A shark killed a 38-year-old female tourist in the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin on Thursday, shocking many in the eastern Caribbean region where experts say such attacks are extremely rare. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Checkmate, Beth Harmon

Chess has become a thing, as you have no doubt been informed. Continue reading →

OPINION

We used science to make Thanksgiving as safe as possible. Here’s what happened next

We ate with the windows and doors open and the fans on, and masked except when actively putting food in our mouths. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let Nasdaq lead the way on American corporate board diversity

The world’s second-largest stock exchange wants to mandate a minimum measure of board diversity among listed companies. Continue reading →

Metro

Globe Local

State’s ambitious vaccine campaign hinges on more companies winning FDA approval

The state's plan to vaccinate more than 5 million residents by the middle of next year is contingent on factors beyond its control, including federal approval of more vaccines. Continue reading →

Politics

Baker sends police bill back to Legislature, asking for changes

The governor neither signed the legislation, nor vetoed it. Instead, he sent it back to lawmakers with a 13-page letter detailing a variety of changes he would like to see made. Continue reading →

Metro

SJC upholds Charlie Baker’s use of emergency powers to combat COVID-19 pandemic

The state’s highest court found that it is within Governor Charlie Baker's power to limit gatherings, shutter certain businesses, and order people to wear face coverings, among other measures. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Loss to Rams shows Bill Belichick has only one move left for struggling Patriots: Start Jarrett Stidham

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton clearly isn’t the answer, and the Patriots may as well give Stidham three weeks to showcase himself for next year. Continue reading →

Rams 24, Patriots 3

Patriots come up empty, get run over by Rams in falling to 6-7

LA controlled the game on the ground while the Patriots' offense couldn't get untracked against a formidable Rams defense. Continue reading →

Media

‘Actually pathetic.’ Black journalists are severely underrepresented in the Boston sports media landscape

A Globe survey found that only 10 percent of full-time sports media professionals in the Greater Boston area are Black. Continue reading →

Business

Business

FDA panel recommends emergency use of first COVID-19 vaccine in US

With the country surpassing 3,000 coronavirus deaths a day, the FDA is expected to swiftly act on the panel’s recommendation, perhaps within 24 to 48 hours. A committee of outside experts says vaccine benefits outweigh possible risks. Continue reading →

Business

Vaccines may not come soon enough for the economy

Without a relief package, many businesses already struggling to hang on will not make it to next summer. Continue reading →

Business

FDA panel recommends emergency use of first COVID-19 vaccine in US

With the country surpassing 3,000 coronavirus deaths a day, the FDA is expected to swiftly act on the panel’s recommendation, perhaps within 24 to 48 hours. A committee of outside experts says vaccine benefits outweigh possible risks. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Ray Perkins, coach at Alabama and in the NFL, dies at 79

Mr, Perkins, who served as offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots under head coach Bill Parcells from 1993 to 1996, was best known for succeeding Paul “Bear” Bryant at the University of Alabama. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

The ghosts of Bradlees, Spag’s, and Whalom Park have returned from the great beyond, in T-shirt form

A local company is reviving defunct department store and amusement park logos on stylish tees. Continue reading →

IN THE FAMILY WAY

A local shopping guide for families

Boston is fortunate to have so much creative talent. It’s on us to support them this season. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY

I hate myself for loving Spotify

Their songs may be getting us through the pandemic, but artists get pittance off Spotify and its kin. And they can't tour now, either. Continue reading →