Coronavirus

US officials express concern over possible shortage of COVID-19 vaccine

Biden officials tried on Sunday to manage public expectations about vaccine distribution, as frustration grows among Americans over long lines, canceled appointments, and other daunting issues. Continue reading →

Politics

Divisions harden in Senate as it prepares to receive impeachment article

Lawmakers on Sunday burrowed into dueling positions over the impending impeachment trial of former president Trump, deepening the schisms in an already divided Senate a day before the House will deliver its charge to lawmakers there. Continue reading →

Nation

More states eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit

Republican lawmakers in several more states want to loosen gun restrictions by allowing people to carry concealed firearms without having to get a permit, continuing a trend that gun control advocates call dangerous. Continue reading →

World

Capitol riot puts spotlight on ‘apocalyptically minded’ global far-right

When insurrectionists stormed the Capitol in Washington this month, far-right extremists across the Atlantic cheered. Continue reading →

World

Mexico’s president says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and that the symptoms are mild. Continue reading →

World

China pushes fringe theories on pandemic origins, virus

As the ruling Communist Party faces growing questioning about China's vaccines and renewed criticism of its early COVID response, it is hitting back by encouraging fringe theories that some experts say could cause harm. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump’s Big Lie about voter fraud was based on little lies the GOP has told for years. Call them all out

The steal that needs to be stopped is the one that robs Black voters of access to the ballot box and strips them of their faith in the election system. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Review of Rollins incident should be thorough — and quick

Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins — and the public — would be best served by a prompt review of the complaint filed against her. Continue reading →

LETTERS

There are so many reasons why she got the vaccine

"Simply put, I believe in science. I’m a nurse. I got the vaccine for many personal reasons too." Continue reading →

Metro

Mourning the loss of Henry Tapia, ‘the strongest man in the world’

Henry Tapia lost his life in an incident that prosecutors say was driven by racist rage. Tapia, who was Black and Latino, was run over on Upland Road in Belmont, allegedly by a white man who yelled a racial epithet at him just before the killing. Continue reading →

Metro

As lawmakers plan to send a new climate bill to the governor, state officials and lawmakers wrangle over the true costs

Governor Charlie Baker recently vetoed a landmark bill to address climate change, telling lawmakers that his decision was motivated in part by the difference in cost — $6 billion, he said — between emissions cuts of 45 percent and 50 percent. Continue reading →

Health

Field hospitals play vital role as COVID surge continues

Dozens of COVID-19 patients are being treated at a field hospital constructed inside the large hall of the DCU Center in downtown Worcester. It's a stark reminder of the severity of a pandemic that has sickened and killed thousands of people in Massachusetts alone, and is far from over. Continue reading →

Patriots

Tom Brady has been proving doubters wrong his entire career, and his 10th Super Bowl run is his best ever

Winning without Bill Belichick, on the road, and past the age of 40 were not obstacles for Superman. Continue reading →

NWHL

Winny Brodt-Brown perseveres in women’s hockey, relishes the experience in NWHL, Lake Placid

At age 42, the Minnesota Whitecaps captain - cut three times from the US Olympic squad - pushes forward and continues to advocate for the growth of the sport. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Final score: Tom Brady 1, Patriots 0

Tom Brady has delivered the ultimate foam finger salute in the direction of Gillette Stadium. Continue reading →

Business

Seven months ago CIC Health didn’t exist. Today it’s running the state’s mass vaccination effort

CIC knew early on that things like face masks and floor stickers might not be enough to encourage people to return to the office, so the company, which aims to foster innovation, began innovating itself. Continue reading →

Business

Fragmented and humbled: How social media could emerge from the post-election crisis

Across the political and legal spectrums, people are calling for changes in the way the industry operates. And experts say recent events could have a profound impact on what the industry looks like in the future. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

What you need to know about the tax implications of government help

Millions of individuals and small businesses have taken advantage of government programs to stay afloat during the pandemic. Here are some tax issues to consider. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Walter Bernstein, celebrated screenwriter, is dead at 101

Mr. Bernstein would turn the experience of having his career derailed by the McCarthy-era blacklist into one of his best-known films, “The Front.'' Continue reading →

Obituaries

Walter Bernstein, celebrated screenwriter, is dead at 101

Mr. Bernstein would turn the experience of having his career derailed by the McCarthy-era blacklist into one of his best-known films, “The Front.'' Continue reading →

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OUTSIDE THE BOX

Seaport’s ‘Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0′ conjures images of home

The installation, on view until March 14, was inspired by Latin America’s bustling street markets filled with vendors, food, and life. Continue reading →

ARMCHAIR TRAVEL

6 TV shows that will make you feel like you’ve traveled somewhere

These might help get you through the winter, and inspire you when it’s time to travel again. Continue reading →

Television

‘Some Good News’? John Krasinski will host ‘Saturday Night Live’ this month

The Newton native is part of a star-studded lineup of hosts and musical guests set to take the “SNL” stage in the next few weeks. Continue reading →