Politics

Impeachment managers spotlight chilling new video from Capitol attack

Over the course of their first full day of arguments, prosecutors in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial laid out their case that he was no “innocent bystander” but the “inciter in chief” of the deadly Capitol riot who spent months spreading election lies and building a mob of supporters primed for his call to stop Joe Biden’s victory. Continue reading →

NATIONAL NOTEBOOK

CDC says two masks reduce the risk of infection

New research by the agency shows transmission of the virus can be reduced by up to 96.5 percent if both an infected individual and an uninfected individual wear tightly fitted surgical masks or a cloth-and-surgical-mask combination. Continue reading →

Nation

Georgia prosecutors open criminal probe of Trump’s call to top election official

For two months after Joe Biden was declared winner of the presidential election, then-President Trump relentlessly attacked election officials in Georgia, claiming they were not doing enough to uncover voting fraud. Continue reading →

World

Ties no longer mandatory in New Zealand Parliament, after member objects

A Maori politician who says a necktie is “a colonial noose” showed up in New Zealand’s Parliament without one this week. He was promptly booted from the chamber, highlighting the tension between the vestiges of New Zealand’s colonial history and its Indigenous culture. Continue reading →

World

They were accused of plotting to overthrow the Modi government. The evidence was planted, a new report says

Key evidence against a group of Indian activists accused of plotting to overthrow the government was planted on a laptop seized by police, a new forensics report concludes, deepening doubts about a case viewed as a test of the rule of law under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Continue reading →

World

Biden’s top challenge abroad is something no one wants to talk about

When Joe Biden left office as vice president four years ago, anxiety about nuclear weapons was low, save for North Korea. But after four years of Donald Trump, President Biden has returned to a world filled with nuclear dangers. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A lack of transparency, an antiquated website, and a backlog of unemployment claims

Some Massachusetts residents haven’t received unemployment benefits since December. The state must address that now. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump’s environmental and occupational policies are the other public health disasters

President Biden faces steep challenges in undoing the damage done by the Trump administration’s rollback of regulations. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Study uncovers disparities in Boston contracts

A report commissioned by the city found that Black- and Latino-owned firms accounted for just 1.2 percent of the $2.1 billion in contracts awarded from 2014 to 2019. Continue reading →

Metro

The Mashpee Wampanoag had long held COVID at bay. Then, tragedy struck

More than 10 positive cases were reported last week, the most the tribe has recorded in any week since the pandemic began, following a funeral and gatherings held to grieve a 4-year-old boy who died in a traffic accident. Continue reading →

Metro

The Mashpee Wampanoag had long held COVID at bay. Then, tragedy struck

More than 10 positive cases were reported last week, the most the tribe has recorded in any week since the pandemic began, following a funeral and gatherings held to grieve a 4-year-old boy who died in a traffic accident. Continue reading →

Politics

Police reform effort to set a new political tone in an election season

Candidates for mayor of Boston who have spearheaded reforms could lose out on a significant bloc of support and donations. And those who resist reforms risk offending communities that have been demanding change. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Loss to best-in-the-NBA Jazz shows exactly how much the Celtics are missing

There are a plethora of issues that need to be addressed, because the Celtics are just flat average right now. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Red Sox trade Andrew Benintendi to Royals in three-team deal

The trade for the fan favorite, Boston's left fielder on its 2018 world champions, would likely be a three-team deal involving the New York Mets, with the Red Sox likely to receive multiple prospects. Continue reading →

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Jack Studnicka, coming off injury layoff, sent to AHL for wing work

The 23-year-old practiced with the team on Wednesday, but didn't accompany them to New York for the trio of games against the Rangers and Islanders beginning on Wednesday night. Continue reading →

Business

Relief programs are a slog for some small business owners

Thousands of hard-hit small businesses are once again having trouble accessing millions of dollars in pandemic aid from the state and federal governments, as they fight for survival while a second wave of virus infections continues to undermine the economy. Continue reading →

Business

Relief programs are a slog for some small business owners

Thousands of hard-hit small businesses are once again having trouble accessing millions of dollars in pandemic aid from the state and federal governments, as they fight for survival while a second wave of virus infections continues to undermine the economy. Continue reading →

Business

MIT shares its vision for massive Kendall Square project

A new filing includes details of the complex planned for the 14-acre Volpe center site. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Larry Flynt, pornographer and self-styled First Amendment champion, dies at 78

Repeatedly sued, prosecuted, jailed for contempt, gagged for obscene outbursts in court and, in 1978, shot and paralyzed by a would-be assassin, Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine, always thrived on controversy. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Larry Flynt, pornographer and self-styled First Amendment champion, dies at 78

Repeatedly sued, prosecuted, jailed for contempt, gagged for obscene outbursts in court and, in 1978, shot and paralyzed by a would-be assassin, Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler magazine, always thrived on controversy. Continue reading →

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Movies

10 movies to watch for Galentine’s Day

Do you miss going to the movies with a good friend? Settle in with these gems, featuring female bonding. Continue reading →

Arts

For thoroughly modern robins

Looking for a project during quarantine, an architect and his young daughter created a birdhouse business. Continue reading →

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Four ways to welcome the Year of the Ox

These virtual celebrations centered on Chinese culture are taking place online. Continue reading →