The United States has reached a calamitous milestone that crystallizes a year of grief and anguish: 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19. Scientists said that while the pandemic has not been as deadly as it might have been, the US’s toll — the highest in the world — is far greater than it had to be. Continue reading →
Lawmakers are summoning Governor Charlie Baker and his top aides before a new oversight committee to demand answers about the state’s coronavirus vaccine rollout. Continue reading →
The prekindergarten program in Boston Public Schools is well-regarded, but without universal capacity, the spots tend to go to savvier families who know about the early application deadline. Continue reading →
Merrick Garland appeared for his confirmation hearing vowing to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks, and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent. Continue reading →
The United States has reached a calamitous milestone that crystallizes a year of grief and anguish: 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19. Scientists said that while the pandemic has not been as deadly as it might have been, the US’s toll — the highest in the world — is far greater than it had to be. Continue reading →
Merrick Garland appeared for his confirmation hearing vowing to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks, and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent. Continue reading →
The first studies of Britain’s mass inoculation program showed strong evidence Monday that the coronavirus vaccines were working as intended, offering among the clearest signs yet that the vaccines slash the rate of COVID-19 hospital admissions and may be reducing transmission of the virus. Continue reading →
The last month has brought a surprisingly fast, if partial, turnaround. New cases have declined to half their peak globally, driven largely by steady improvements in some of the same places that weathered devastating outbreaks this winter. Continue reading →
Britain, hit hard by the coronavirus but surprisingly successful in the race to vaccinate its people, embarked Monday on a new, more hopeful phase of the pandemic, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a step-by-step plan to reopen the economy, starting with schools on March 8. Continue reading →
Less discussed than his foreign policy experience is Schultz’s no less important role as a visionary problem solver in the interrelated issues of climate change and technology. Continue reading →
Lawmakers are summoning Governor Charlie Baker and his top aides before a new oversight committee to demand answers about the state’s coronavirus vaccine rollout. Continue reading →
The prekindergarten program in Boston Public Schools is well-regarded, but without universal capacity, the spots tend to go to savvier families who know about the early application deadline. Continue reading →
Critics were not satisfied. They maintained that East Boston, home to Logan International Airport, is already burdened with environmental problems. They are also concerned that the site will flood, which they fear could lead to an explosion or fire. Continue reading →
Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron made his debut with the club in 2003. David Krejci, Tuukka Rask, and Brad Marchand all became Bruins property by the summer of 2006. Together, they've helped lead the team on and off the ice. Continue reading →
Renee Fleming, Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson, Heather Headley, and others are slated to perform in a benefit for Health Care Without Walls. Continue reading →
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