Coronavirus

Charlie Baker defends vaccine rollout at legislative panel

Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday defended his administration’s use of mass vaccination sites to administer the coronavirus vaccines, saying it was “very much in line with the recommendations of the federal government and health experts.” Continue reading →

Nation

Jury in murder trial of Derek Chauvin has been seated

Opening arguments in the case involving the death of George Floyd are set to begin Monday. Continue reading →

Nation

Boulder victims: A police officer, grocery workers, the son of refugees

Ten people were killed Monday when a gunman opened fire at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, the authorities said. They included a Boulder police officer, a young grocery store worker, and a retiree filling orders for Instacart. Continue reading →

World

Israel vote deadlock: Netanyahu appears short of majority

Uncertainty hovered over the outcome of Israel’s parliamentary election Wednesday, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sworn political rivals determined to depose him apparently lacking a clear path to a governing coalition. Continue reading →

World

As Europe’s lockdowns drag on, police and protesters clash more

A year after European leaders ordered people into their homes to curb a deadly pandemic, thousands are pouring into streets and squares. Often, they are met by batons and shields, raising questions about the tactics and role of police in societies where personal liberties have already given way to public health concerns. Continue reading →

World

Hong Kong suspends Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines over packaging defects

Hong Kong suspended vaccinations using Pfizer-BioNTech shots Wednesday after they were informed by distributor Fosun PHARMA that one batch had defective bottle lids. Continue reading →

OPINION

Border ‘crisis’ misses the big picture

The nation has a new chance at passing historic immigration legislation. Instead, we’re debating semantics. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A new window for gun reform

With Democrats in control of Congress and the White House, there is no excuse to pass the buck on gun control. Continue reading →

LETTERS

When it comes to gun violence, the issue is clear

Readers respond to the Monday shootings in Boulder, Colo. Continue reading →

Higher Education

The state board of higher education is pushing community colleges to offer more in-person classes this fall

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education is pushing the state’s 15 community colleges to plan for significantly more in-person and on-campus classes this fall to curb plunging enrollments among Black and Latino students and reengage younger learners who may be turned off by virtual classes. Continue reading →

Politics

Massachusetts proves that we don’t have to live with mass shootings

Many people have forgotten that several assault weapons actually were banned from 1994 to 2004. They remain illegal in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Politics

From Dorchester to D.C.: Marty Walsh’s departure is a ‘bittersweet’ experience for him

The former Boston mayor has lived in Dorchester all his life. But that will soon change as he takes a new job in Washington, D.C., as US labor secretary. Continue reading →

Patriots

Tight end Jonnu Smith got a little emotional thinking back to signing with Patriots

Smith signed a four-year, $50 million deal March 15, calling it one of the greatest days of his life. Continue reading →

celtics

Celtics’ options for the stretch run appear to come down to deal or heal

After falling below .500 again, they continue to explore trades, but the solution may lie in simply getting all of their injured players back in the lineup. Continue reading →

Bruins

Could the Bruins pursue the Predators’ Mattias Ekholm at the trade deadline? Maybe, but it’s not that simple

Don Sweeney wants to evaluate the Bruins at full strength before pursuing a trade. He may not have that option, and the expansion draft muddles the situation. Continue reading →

Business

‘We don’t know how long people can hang on’: New fund launches to help Chinatown restaurants, residents

A new fund has been launched in Chinatown, rooted in community partnerships and trust-based philanthropy, to help local restaurants and residents. Continue reading →

Business

Boston’s convention industry is anxious for signs of life as other parts of the economy reopen

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is awaiting its COVID comeback. A year ago, the pandemic wiped events off the calendar. Now, the MCCA is trying to put the pieces back together. Continue reading →

Business

Fed chair, treasury secretary’s message to Congress: Recovery has a long way to go

A year into the coronavirus pandemic, after the loss of millions of jobs and the closure of thousands of small businesses, the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department have a message for Congress: It could have been worse, and there’s still a long way to go. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Charley Hill, art detective who found ‘The Scream’ and studied the Gardner heist, dies at 73

Mr. Hill was convinced that South Boston crime boss James “Whitey” Bulger had knowledge of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. Continue reading →

Obituaries

George Segal, durable veteran of drama and TV comedy, dies at 87

George Segal, whose long career began in serious drama but who became one of America’s most reliable and familiar comic actors, first in the movies and later on television, died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California. He was 87. Continue reading →

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DANCE

‘Crutch’ star went straight from walking to moonwalking

The documentary follows the work of break dancer, skateboarder, and artist Bill Shannon over two decades. Continue reading →

NAMES

Dave Chappelle to perform at Foxwoods with rapid COVID testing at the door

Tickets go on sale March 26 for live stand-up shows on June 25 and 26. Continue reading →

ARTS

In Beacon Hill, the Golem rises as ‘a protector of all people’ for Passover

Julie Weitz’s “Golem v. Golem” photo installation graces the façade of Beacon Hill's Vilna Shul Jewish center. Continue reading →