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Business

On the front lines: battling the second surge of COVID-19 in UMass Memorial’s 7ICU

Nurses and doctors are more confident in their ability to help patients now than during the spring surge, but that doesn’t diminish the enormity of the challenge at hand. They are weary from the work, frustrated that it’s happening again, and worried about how bad it will get this time. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker lowers capacity limits for most businesses to 25 percent

Governor Charlie Baker announced the toughest set of coronavirus-related restrictions since June, clamping down on the number of people allowed inside restaurants, groceries, and other public gathering spots in an attempt to stave off another holiday surge. Continue reading →

Politics

House accepts revised police accountability bill, putting it on the verge of becoming law

A raft of revisions sought by Governor Charlie Baker, and ultimately accepted by lawmakers in both the House and Senate, included loosening proposed limits on the use of facial recognition and eliminating language that underpinned new standards on officers’ use of force. Continue reading →

Politics

Robert Foxworth, whose murder conviction has long been questioned, may finally see justice

The motion — pending before a single justice of the SJC — is the latest move in a two-decade effort to clear Robert Foxworth’s name. Whether it happens today or a week from now, Suffolk DA Rachael Rollin's decision to drop the case will almost certainly lead to Foxworth’s release. Continue reading →

Transportation

Surge in US air travel alarming health specialists

A flood of passengers swelling Logan Airport and other US airports for the Christmas holidays is alarming public health specialists, who warn that widespread travel could result in a surge of coronavirus infections similar to outbreaks that followed Thanksgiving. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Trump pardons 15, including Republican allies and contractors involved in 2007 Baghdad massacre

President Trump on Tuesday pardoned 15 people, including Republican allies, a 2016 campaign official ensnared in the Russia probe, and former government contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Baghdad. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden expected to pick Latino chief of Connecticut schools as education secretary

If confirmed by the Senate, he would be tasked with bringing the elementary, secondary, and higher education systems back from the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

Nation

Padilla will replace Harris in the Senate

Alex Padilla, California’s secretary of state, has been appointed to fill the Senate seat held by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday, capping months of intense political jockeying among Democratic factions in the state. Continue reading →

The World

World

France eases restrictions on UK for some travelers as hopes rise for stranded truckers

Britain and France reopened their border to some travelers Tuesday and inched closer to a deal that would allow freight trucks to resume moving between the two countries. Continue reading →

World

BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant

German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but further studies are needed to be completely sure, its chief executive said Tuesday. Continue reading →

World

For Europe, it’s wave after wave

The coronavirus first smashed into Europe with a wave of infections that nearly broke its hospitals — exhausting, infecting, and killing doctors and nurses. Lockdowns created some space in intensive care wards over the summer. But the reprieve was short-lived. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Privacy, equity, and efficiency in vaccine distribution

Every American has the right to get vaccinated against COVID-19 without any cost and without giving up their privacy. Continue reading →

OPINION

In defense of 2020, our annus horribilis

Don’t blame the calendar for all that befell us this year. Blame President Trump. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Mike Pence should concede the election

With Donald Trump refusing to acknowledge his resounding loss to Joe Biden, the vice president bears the responsibility to set things right. Continue reading →

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Metro

Metro

Baker lowers capacity limits for most businesses to 25 percent

Governor Charlie Baker announced the toughest set of coronavirus-related restrictions since June, clamping down on the number of people allowed inside restaurants, groceries, and other public gathering spots in an attempt to stave off another holiday surge. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker lowers capacity limits for most businesses to 25 percent

Governor Charlie Baker announced the toughest set of coronavirus-related restrictions since June, clamping down on the number of people allowed inside restaurants, groceries, and other public gathering spots in an attempt to stave off another holiday surge. Continue reading →

Politics

House accepts revised police accountability bill, putting it on the verge of becoming law

A raft of revisions sought by Governor Charlie Baker, and ultimately accepted by lawmakers in both the House and Senate, included loosening proposed limits on the use of facial recognition and eliminating language that underpinned new standards on officers’ use of force. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Bill Belichick calls Matthew Slater as a special teams player ‘certainly the very best I’ve ever been around’

Slater has led the Patriots in special teams tackles seven times and has five this season. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | ON BASKETBALL

Gary Washburn’s read on the 2020-2021 NBA season

Washington and Houston bear plenty of watching, given the superstars they've had on the move, and the superstar who hopes to join them in changing scenery. Continue reading →

Celtics

The Celtics start a new season Wednesday. Here are answers to the burning questions surrounding the team

Will Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown be All-Stars? How far can the Celtics go? What will the new players contribute? Let's take a look. Continue reading →

Business

Business

On the front lines: battling the second surge of COVID-19 in UMass Memorial’s 7ICU

Nurses and doctors are more confident in their ability to help patients now than during the spring surge, but that doesn’t diminish the enormity of the challenge at hand. They are weary from the work, frustrated that it’s happening again, and worried about how bad it will get this time. Continue reading →

Business

On the front lines: battling the second surge of COVID-19 in UMass Memorial’s 7ICU

Nurses and doctors are more confident in their ability to help patients now than during the spring surge, but that doesn’t diminish the enormity of the challenge at hand. They are weary from the work, frustrated that it’s happening again, and worried about how bad it will get this time. Continue reading →

LARRY EDELMAN

New Legal Sea Foods owner vows not to mess with the clam chowder

PPX Hospitality completed its acquisition of Legal, which had been run by the Berkowitz family since they opened the first location in 1968. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Hall of Fame linebacker, pass rush great Kevin Greene dies at 58

A two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Mr. Greene finished his 15-year NFL career with 160 sacks, which ranks third in league history behind only Bruce Smith (200) and Reggie White (198). Continue reading →

Obituaries

Guido Goldman, a connector of nations and people, dies at 83

Dr. Goldman helped create the German Marshall Fund of the United States and helped launch Harvard University’s Center for European Studies. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC

Catch these online classical concerts before year’s end

Highlights include multicultural takes on "Messiah" and creatively staged vocal concerts. Continue reading →

NAMES

John Krasinski and ‘Some Good News’ return for holiday special with Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney

The Newton native and "Dwanta Claus" made the Christmas wishes of one man come true. Continue reading →

BOOKS

Min Jin Lee on the ‘deep moral conscience’ of ‘The Great Gatsby’

The "Pachinko" author has a new introduction to Fitzgerald's classic, which enters the public domain on Jan. 1. Continue reading →