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Nation

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill

The agreement, announced by congressional leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, along with a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses and money for schools, health care providers, and renters facing eviction. Continue reading →

Metro

State officials plan to ban lobster fishing for several months a year to help endangered right whales

The proposed restrictions, which could be devastating for hundreds of fixed-gear fishermen, would prevent commercial lobstermen from setting their traps between February and May, and potentially longer if whales remain offshore. Continue reading →

Business

Can Boston become a ‘winter city’?

Here’s how a “winter placemaking” plan could help communities and businesses get through the dark season ahead. Continue reading →

Nation

The coronavirus vaccine could be the greatest accomplishment of his administration. So where is Trump?

The rollout of coronavirus vaccines within a year of the pandemic’s emergence with the help of his administration’s Operation Warp Speed arguably could be Trump’s greatest accomplishment. But he's been largely absent from efforts to promote it. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

As COVID-19 surges, swabbers carry on … and on … and on …

After more than nine months of COVID testing, an army of health care workers on the other side of those nasal swabs soldiers on. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Congress seals agreement on $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill

The agreement, announced by congressional leaders, would establish a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, along with a new round of subsidies for hard-hit businesses and money for schools, health care providers, and renters facing eviction. Continue reading →

Nation

The coronavirus vaccine could be the greatest accomplishment of his administration. So where is Trump?

The rollout of coronavirus vaccines within a year of the pandemic’s emergence with the help of his administration’s Operation Warp Speed arguably could be Trump’s greatest accomplishment. But he's been largely absent from efforts to promote it. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

As COVID-19 surges, swabbers carry on … and on … and on …

After more than nine months of COVID testing, an army of health care workers on the other side of those nasal swabs soldiers on. Continue reading →

The World

World

More EU nations ban travel from UK, fearing virus variant

A growing list of European Union nations barred travel from the UK on Sunday, and others were considering similar action, in a bid to block a new strain of coronavirus sweeping across southern England from spreading to the continent. Continue reading →

World

Trump incentives for signing peace accords with Israel could be at risk

Failure would exacerbate a worldview that the United States cannot be depended upon to hold up its end of diplomatic deals. Continue reading →

World

She called police over a neo-Nazi threat. The neo-Nazis were inside the police

Far-right extremism is resurgent in Germany, in ways that are new and very old, horrifying a country that prides itself on dealing honestly with its murderous past. This month, a two-year parliamentary inquiry concluded that far-right networks had extensively penetrated German security services, including its elite special forces. But increasingly, the spotlight is turning on Germany’s police. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

New US attorney shouldn’t let up the pressure on State Police

With the imminent departure of Andrew Lelling, President-elect Biden should appoint a new US attorney who will carry on Lelling’s pursuit of corruption cases in the Massachusetts State Police. Continue reading →

LETTERS

There should be a tug on revolving door between defense contractors, top Pentagon post

"There’s a problem with the revolving door between the secretary of defense job and active-duty military officers, but the revolving door between the Pentagon and weapons manufacturers is even more troubling." Continue reading →

OPINION

The ocean’s heroic potential could be realized under Biden

Together, Congress and the new administration can simultaneously jump-start ocean protection and economic recovery. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

State officials plan to ban lobster fishing for several months a year to help endangered right whales

The proposed restrictions, which could be devastating for hundreds of fixed-gear fishermen, would prevent commercial lobstermen from setting their traps between February and May, and potentially longer if whales remain offshore. Continue reading →

Metro

State officials plan to ban lobster fishing for several months a year to help endangered right whales

The proposed restrictions, which could be devastating for hundreds of fixed-gear fishermen, would prevent commercial lobstermen from setting their traps between February and May, and potentially longer if whales remain offshore. Continue reading →

Metro

In its toughest year, Christmas in the City shares gifts and joy with families facing homelessness

It is hard to imagine a more difficult year for the family that created the event and a more difficult environment in which to pull it off. “We all need the magic of Christmas in the City more than ever." Continue reading →

Sports

CELTICS

Inside the stem cell therapy the Celtics’ Kemba Walker used to help his ailing knee

The efficacy of the treatments remains up for debate among medical professionals, but is increasingly popular among athletes. Continue reading →

Patriots

We know the Patriots’ offense is bad; Loss to Dolphins showed the defense has fallen apart, too

The Patriots allowed 250 rushing yards, fourth most in the Belichick era. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

The Patriots have officially been dethroned, and it’s a changing of the guard in the AFC East

The Patriots had won the AFC East 11 straight seasons and 17 of the past 19. But this time, the king may really be dead. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Can Boston become a ‘winter city’?

Here’s how a “winter placemaking” plan could help communities and businesses get through the dark season ahead. Continue reading →

Business

Can Boston become a ‘winter city’?

Here’s how a “winter placemaking” plan could help communities and businesses get through the dark season ahead. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

‘Inherent vice’ mars a move

Halfway down a page containing almost 2,000 words, the contract says it’s not liable for damage “caused by inherent vice of the article, including susceptibility to damage because of atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity.” Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

SHOPPING

Typically drawing massive crowds, the Allston-Brighton Winter Market has gone digital

Vendors are outlined on the market’s main site with links that redirect to their independent shops — so 100 percent of proceeds go directly to the creators. Continue reading →

TELEVISION

HBO searching for Newport extras for ‘The Gilded Age’

A new series from "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes focuses on the lavish 1880s Boom years in America. Continue reading →

MUSIC

Recording artist Wendy Eisenberg gains inspiration and insight through quarantine

After months of uncertainty and pain, Eisenberg offers new ways to think about what’s possible and how to live ethically. Continue reading →