Nation

President Biden’s push to reverse Trump immigration policies is both symbolic and substantive

Biden’s orders represent a stark departure from Donald Trump’s rhetoric and policies, even if the prospects for the boldest action so far — a broad immigration bill — remain very much in doubt. Continue reading →

Nation

After Capitol riot, elected officials under pressure back home

At least 19 elected officials from across the country are now under heightened political scrutiny back home because they attended President Trump’s rally and, in some cases, stormed the Capitol building. Continue reading →

Politics

As Biden plans global democracy summit, skeptics say: Heal thyself first

Among President Biden’s most specific foreign policy promises was a pledge to convene a global democracy summit during his first year in office. Continue reading →

World

Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, and some were beaten. Continue reading →

World

Military takes control of Myanmar; Suu Kyi reported detained

Myanmar military television said Monday that the military was taking control of the country for one year, while reports said many of the country’s senior politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi had been detained. Continue reading →

World

Survivors of Beirut’s explosion endure psychological scars

The Beirut explosion, which killed more than 200 people and injured more than 6,000, caused wounds on an even wider scale on the mental health of those who lived through it. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Path to unity begins at the most basic personal level

"We cannot afford to stop working. The Biden-Harris administration alone cannot heal our country." Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Walsh’s departure leaves beleaguered schools still in the lurch

The acting mayor and the next mayor-elect will inherit a crisis in Boston Public Schools that demands urgent attention. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Baseball writers hurl a shutout at the Hall of Fame

"There is no joy in Cooperstown." Continue reading →

Metro

Frustrated with the government’s virus response, citizens are building their own testing programs. And it’s working

Frustrated by the lack of an overarching state or federal strategy for COVID-19 testing, an increasing number of local organizations are rolling up their sleeves and figuring out how to create their own testing programs. Continue reading →

Metro

As Phase 2 begins, Fenway Park and Reggie Lewis Center on the front lines against COVID-19

Two Boston institutions will be on the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus as they are transformed into vaccination centers in the coming days, while the state launches the second phase of its vaccination effort and makes doses available to residents 75 and older. Continue reading →

Metro

Federal grand jury investigating potential fraud by top Methuen officials in approving exorbitant police salaries

Federal investigators have demanded all records related to a 2017 union contract which would have paid some Methuen police captains more than $400,000 and indirectly boosted the pay of controversial Chief Joseph Solomon. Continue reading →

Celtics

Marcus Smart diagnosed with Grade 1 calf strain as Celtics dodge potentially serious injury

A league source said Smart's injury is mild. Continue reading →

bruins

After a season lost to injury, Kevan Miller hasn’t missed a beat in return to Bruins’ blue line

The sturdy defenseman fractured his kneecap late in the 2018-19 regular season. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Major League Baseball proposes one-month delay to spring training, and 2021 season

The players are expected to reject the proposal, which calls for a 154-game schedule and the DH in both leagues. Continue reading →

Business

‘Explain it like I’m 5 years old’: A desperate nation tries to understand the GameStop saga

Here’s a thought: Maybe you don’t need to understand GameStop. Thanks to social distancing, it’s not like you’re not going to have to bluff your way through a cocktail party. Continue reading →

Business

‘Explain it like I’m 5 years old’: A desperate nation tries to understand the GameStop saga

Here’s a thought: Maybe you don’t need to understand GameStop. Thanks to social distancing, it’s not like you’re not going to have to bluff your way through a cocktail party. Continue reading →

Business

Biden could change course in high court health care case

The pending Supreme Court case on the fate of the Affordable Care Act could give the Biden administration its first opportunity to chart a new course in front of the justices. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sekou Smith, award-winning NBA reporter and analyst, dies at 48

Mr. Smith’s bold clothing choices matched his reporting style: authentic, fair and unafraid, said Michael Lee, a sports reporter for The Washington Post who met Mr. Smith almost 22 years ago. While he was tough on teams, they knew it was always merited, Lee said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Louis W. Cabot, former president and chairman of Cabot Corp., dies at 99

Mr. Cabot had been president and chairman of Cabot Corp., the company his grandfather founded. Continue reading →

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COMEDY

How TikTok made one Bostonian a ‘not-so starving artist’

Creating 60-second skits is comedian Stanzi Potenza’s full-time job, with more than 565,000 TikTok followers and her video collection receiving 20.5 million likes. Continue reading →

NAMES

‘City on a Hill’ heads to Roxbury for Season 2

The Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Jennifer Todd-produced Showtime series returns in March. Continue reading →

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