Politics

What could Trump’s final days hold?

As the Trump presidency winds down, there is a growing fear of what he might do next. Lawmakers, national security experts, and political analysts said one thing is clear: The nation stands at a critical and fragile moment. Continue reading →

Politics

Calls grow to remove Trump, more officials resign in protest

President Donald Trump’s administration plunged deeper into crisis as more officials resigned in protest, prominent Republicans broke with him, and Democratic congressional leaders threatened to impeach him for encouraging a mob that stormed the Capitol a day earlier. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

COVID-19 testing remains a challenge. And it could get worse as taxed health care providers juggle vaccine rollout

Coronavirus testing throughout Massachusetts continues to be marked by high demand, hard-to-come-by appointments, and lengthy turnaround time for results. And health care providers say there are even more challenges on the horizon. Continue reading →

World

A shattering blow to America’s troubled Democratic image

French President Emmanuel Macron said the mob of Trump loyalists in Washington attempting to disrupt the peaceful transition of American power also posed a threat to all democracies. Continue reading →

World

UN chief to mark 75th anniversary of UN assembly virtually

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will be making his first virtual visit since the start of last year’s COVID-19 lockdowns to participate in events in London commemorating the 75th anniversary of the first session of the United Nations General Assembly, which was held in the British capital. Continue reading →

World

Kim vows to improve ties with outside world at party meeting

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored the need to drastically improve his nation’s ties with the outside world as he addressed a major political conference for the third consecutive day. Continue reading →

OPINION

Thank you, Donald Trump

Suppose my grandchildren inquire: Did you support this President Trump? Surely you resisted him in some way … right, Grandpa? Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Impeach Trump again. Now

The president should resign immediately. But even if he does, Congress must hold him accountable for sedition. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trumpism has desecrated our democracy

Seeing our Capitol overrun must strengthen the civic resolve of real American patriots. Continue reading →

Metro

Kim Janey set to be first Black person, first woman to serve as Boston mayor

Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s nomination as labor secretary for the Biden administration means, according to the city charter, that he will be replaced by City Council President Kim Janey. Continue reading →

Metro

Kim Janey set to be first Black person, first woman to serve as Boston mayor

Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s nomination as labor secretary for the Biden administration means, according to the city charter, that he will be replaced by City Council President Kim Janey. Continue reading →

POLITICS

Raimondo tapped to join Biden administration as commerce secretary

Governor Gina M. Raimondo, a former venture capitalist who spent much of her six years as governor attempting to spur economic development and lower the unemployment rate in Rhode Island, had been named as President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Commerce Department. Continue reading →

On Basketball

Taking a closer look at the friendship between Celtics Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

Brown and Tatum understand how important each is to the other’s success. Continue reading →

kevin paul dupont | on hockey

A look at how Bruce Cassidy might fill undecided spots in the Bruins lineup

Two days of intrasquad scrimmages — in lieu of preseason games — will help the coaching staff sort things out. Continue reading →

Baseball

Red Sox are out on pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano, but Jake Odorizzi may fit their plans

Odorizzi had an All-Star season with the Twins in 2019 but was hampered by injuries in 2020. Continue reading →

Business

Fast-growing City Fresh Foods sells a minority stake to its employees

About 90 of City Fresh’s 150 workers were eligible to participate in a new “employee stock purchase program” that closed to applicants last week, collectively representing about 3,500 shares, or a 35 percent ownership stake. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY

Trump had plenty of corporate enablers. Don’t give them a free pass

Just as the president’s political enablers will be held accountable by voters, his C-suite compadres should be held accountable by their investors, customers, and employees. Continue reading →

Business

Restaurants see ‘glimmer of hope’ in state’s economic stimulus bill

The new legislation includes $20 million in grants and caps third-party delivery fees at 15 percent. Restaurant owners are finally feeling some measure of relief. Continue reading →

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THE PAST IS PRESENT

Father-son duo team up in quarantine to write ‘Make Peace or Die: A Life of Service, Leadership, and Nightmares’

Chuck Daly worked for President Kennedy, fought for his country, and kept notes and journals, anticipating their historical significance. Continue reading →

NAMES

‘Treason finale’: Late-night hosts react to Capitol breach

Late-night hosts dropped the jokes Wednesday night and struck a sobering tone in response to the armed insurrection that occurred at the US Capitol when Trump supporters stormed the building. Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

At Mass MoCA, finding hope amid the ruins of Ledelle Moe’s ‘When’

An installation by the South African artist feels like the ruins of an ancient temple, the tumble-down idols of some lost civilization. Continue reading →