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Politics

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s prolonged economic fallout. Continue reading →

Metro

N.H. police chief faces calls to step down after heading to D.C. ahead of Capitol attack

When word had spread that Troy Police Chief David Ellis Jr. — a vocal, unabashed Trump supporter — was in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, people weren’t happy. But some residents have been reluctant to criticize the chief’s actions. Continue reading →

Health

Researchers test common drugs in quest for treatments for early COVID-19

Instead of seeking new drugs, the researchers are pulling common generics off pharmacy shelves, and even eyeing the nutritional-supplement aisles, in search of agents with proven safety and, perhaps, hidden superpowers. Continue reading →

PROJECT TAKEOUT | DEVRA FIRST

Get takeout. It’s your civic duty.

Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start. Continue reading →

Elections

With Senate wins, Warnock and Ossoff illustrate the changing face of Georgia

The two Democrats made an unlikely pair: One, a Black pastor who grew up in public housing, the other a slim-suited millennial and investigative journalist. But when each found himself facing runoff that would determine the balance of power in the US Senate, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff threw in together and campaigned as running mates. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to end “a crisis of deep human suffering” by speeding up vaccines and pumping out financial help to those struggling with the pandemic’s prolonged economic fallout. Continue reading →

Elections

With Senate wins, Warnock and Ossoff illustrate the changing face of Georgia

The two Democrats made an unlikely pair: One, a Black pastor who grew up in public housing, the other a slim-suited millennial and investigative journalist. But when each found himself facing runoff that would determine the balance of power in the US Senate, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff threw in together and campaigned as running mates. Continue reading →

Nation

Far-right groups make plans for protests and assaults before and after Inauguration Day

US officials have warned authorities nationwide to be on alert for potential acts of violence at state capitols, as well as a possible second attack on the US Capitol or on the White House. Continue reading →

The World

World

‘Fake’ US leg band may get pigeon a reprieve in Australia

A pigeon that Australia declared a biosecurity risk may get a reprieve after a US bird organization declared its identifying leg band was fake. Continue reading →

World

US down to 2,500 troops in Afghanistan, as ordered by Trump

The US military has met its goal of reducing the number of troops in Afghanistan to about 2,500 by Friday, a drawdown that appears to violate a last-minute congressional prohibition. Continue reading →

World

‘The world is watching’: Ugandans vote in tense election

Ugandans voted Thursday in a presidential election tainted by widespread violence that some fear could escalate if security forces try to stop supporters of leading opposition challenger Bobi Wine from monitoring the process. Internet access remained cut off. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

One red hot mayoral race is enough

If Marty Walsh goes to Washington before March 5, Boston should cancel the special election. Continue reading →

OPINION

The 14th Amendment offers an easier way than impeachment to ban Trump from future office

Congress could disqualify him by a simple majority vote. Continue reading →

LETTERS

If state lawmakers knew what was right, they’d forgo their pay raises

"This money should be spent instead on the hungry, the homeless, infrastructure, schools, public health, and helping local communities." Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

N.H. police chief faces calls to step down after heading to D.C. ahead of Capitol attack

When word had spread that Troy Police Chief David Ellis Jr. — a vocal, unabashed Trump supporter — was in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, people weren’t happy. But some residents have been reluctant to criticize the chief’s actions. Continue reading →

Metro

N.H. police chief faces calls to step down after heading to D.C. ahead of Capitol attack

When word had spread that Troy Police Chief David Ellis Jr. — a vocal, unabashed Trump supporter — was in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, people weren’t happy. But some residents have been reluctant to criticize the chief’s actions. Continue reading →

Health

Researchers test common drugs in quest for treatments for early COVID-19

Instead of seeking new drugs, the researchers are pulling common generics off pharmacy shelves, and even eyeing the nutritional-supplement aisles, in search of agents with proven safety and, perhaps, hidden superpowers. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins notebook

Jack Studnicka starts Bruins season on No. 1 line

Studnicka, the 53rd overall pick in the 2017 draft, projects as a top-six center but started the season at right wing. Continue reading →

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey

For openers, Bruins’ refashioned defensive unit stood up to the task

There was nothing but positives on the blue line as the Bruins began life without Chara and Krug with an OT win over the Devils. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

What’s at stake for the eight quarterbacks in the weekend’s NFL playoff games

The old veterans in the NFC and the young guns in the AFC have various things to prove. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Here’s what you need to know about the newest PPP and state COVID-19 small business grants

Hurry. The deadline for the state program is midnight Friday; federal aid is more open-ended. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

Frates cousin hired at ALS treatment company

Cambridge biotech Amylyx Pharmaceuticals has landed the former chief financial officer from Alkermes to be its new CFO. Continue reading →

Business

Trump’s most enduring legacy could be the historic rise in the national debt

The financial burden that Trump has inflicted on our government will wreak havoc for decades, saddling our kids and grandkids with debt. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Siegfried Fischbacher, magician of Siegfried & Roy, dies at 81

The duo had begun working together as teenagers and ended up as headliners at their own 1,500-seat theater at the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

PROJECT TAKEOUT | DEVRA FIRST

Get takeout. It’s your civic duty.

Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start. Continue reading →

NAMES

Katie Couric, Bill Whitaker, Aaron Rodgers, and Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ this season

It’s the big money question: Who will replace Alex Trebek? These four give it a trial run. Continue reading →

ASK MATTHEW

A reader looks to lasso more upbeat TV shows

Our critic has some ideas for comedies that offer a perfect escape from the real world. Continue reading →