Politics

House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges

Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the US Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden signs a spate of immigration orders but still needs support in Congress to do more

President Biden has quickly taken aim at many of Donald Trump’s sweeping changes to deter immigration, both legal and illegal, and established a vision that is likely to far outlast his tenure if he’s able to muster enough support in Congress. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden urges Senate Democrats to go big on his relief package, warns against smaller plan

The president addressed Senate Democrats a day after meeting with a group of Republican senators who are pushing a much narrower, $618 billion bill. Continue reading →

World

Chinese dissident vanishes as he tries to fly to his sick wife in US

After learning that his wife had cancer, Yang Maodong, a prominent democracy activist in China, rushed to get a visa and air ticket to join her in the United States. But Yang never landed there. Continue reading →

World

Future of Holocaust research in Poland hinges on libel case

It is the first major legal test of a 2018 law that makes it a crime to falsely accuse the Polish nation of crimes committed by Nazi Germany. Continue reading →

World

Russian activist Navalny sentenced to more than 2 years in prison

A Russian court sentenced Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, to more than two years in prison Tuesday, a decision likely to send him for a lengthy term in a far-flung penal colony for the first time. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The pandemic changed college admissions. That’s a good thing.

Universities should consider foregoing SAT and ACT requirements for at least the next few years and acquire new data on other predictors of academic success. Continue reading →

OPINION

Be bold enough to pursue bipartisanship, Mr. President

The Republican offer on the next COVID-19 package is a promising step. Continue reading →

OPINION

Cicely, Cloris, and two paths to Hollywood immortality

Both esteemed actresses, Leachman had more opportunities while Tyson used her talents to exalt Black women. Continue reading →

Metro

Slow vaccine rollout exposes shortcomings of fragmented US, Massachusetts health systems

The problems plaguing the US vaccination drive — decentralization, lack of coordination, and consumer confusion — are especially stark in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Metro

The Boston Archdiocese’s list of priests accused of abuse does not include cases settled with alleged victims

Their exclusion has angered survivors of abuse, particularly in light of Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley’s longstanding pledge to be transparent about clergy sexual abuse after decades of secrecy. Continue reading →

Metro

Slow vaccine rollout exposes shortcomings of fragmented US, Massachusetts health systems

The problems plaguing the US vaccination drive — decentralization, lack of coordination, and consumer confusion — are especially stark in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

alex speier

Recalling Dustin Pedroia’s final game, and humble exit, on a Double A diamond in Portland

Though it was hardly a glorious sendoff, his valiant effort and undying determination sent a message to his young teammates. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Even as he reaches Super Bowl, Tom Brady takes the high road with Patriots

Brady has had many opportunities to rub his success in Bill Belichick's face, but he has refused to go that way. Continue reading →

Celtics Notebook

Celtics receive plaudits from Warriors coach Steve Kerr

Kerr was an assistant on Team USA's World Cup roster that included Marcus Smart, Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown. Continue reading →

Business

Uber buys Boston-based alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion

Uber Technologies announced it is buying Boston-based alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion in cash and stock. The deal comes amid a massive shift in consumer behavior accelerated by the pandemic, as shoppers increasingly turn to delivery apps to fulfill their everyday needs. Continue reading →

Business

Uber buys Boston-based alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion

Uber Technologies announced it is buying Boston-based alcohol delivery service Drizly for $1.1 billion in cash and stock. The deal comes amid a massive shift in consumer behavior accelerated by the pandemic, as shoppers increasingly turn to delivery apps to fulfill their everyday needs. Continue reading →

Business

Will Boston lose its competitive edge in a WFH world?

Massachusetts hasn’t yet registered any high-profile departures of companies complaining about taxes, high costs, or overregulation. And the region's top-flight industries — including education and health care — are largely in-person operations. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Hal Holbrook, actor who channeled Mark Twain, is dead at 95

He had carved out a substantial career in television and film but the actor achieved his widest acclaim onstage, embodying Twain. Continue reading →

Obituaries

John J. Sweeney, crusading labor leader, is dead at 86

“He revitalized the American labor movement,” former president Barack Obama said, “emphasizing union organizing and social justice, and was a powerful advocate for America’s workers.” Continue reading →

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PROJECT TAKEOUT

Takeout containers were once an afterthought. Now they’re essential — and expensive

To-go boxes were once just a minor line-item for restaurants. Now they’re a lifeline. Chefs are poring over catalogs for paper goods the same way they obsess over ingredients. Continue reading →

OUTDOORS

Where to find and skate the Boston area’s best wild ice

Check out these seven great stops when the mercury drops. Continue reading →

MUSIC

‘Viola Mom’ is the classical clown of TikTok

New York Philharmonic player Rebecca Young is earning new fans and racking up likes with her irreverent takes on the classics. Continue reading →