Nation

Firefighter blocked from helping George Floyd returns to stand in Chauvin trial

A Minneapolis firefighter who wept as she recalled being prevented from using her EMT training to help George Floyd will be back on the stand Wednesday in the trial of the fired police officer charged in Floyd’s death. Continue reading →

Nation

Reversing Trump, Pentagon releases new policies on transgender people in the military

The new regulations allow transgender people who meet military standards to enlist and serve openly in their self-identified gender, and they will be able to get medically necessary transition-related care authorized by law. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

2 Capitol Police officers sue Trump over Jan. 6 attack

In a federal suit filed Tuesday in D.C., Officers James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby allege that for months, Trump rallied the insurrectionists with baseless election fraud claims that eventually culminated in the breach of the Capitol that left five dead, including a Capitol Police officer. Continue reading →

World

Upbeat official report on race in Britain draws backlash

British cities echoed last year with the cries of Black Lives Matter protesters, demanding a racial reckoning in Britain similar to that convulsing the United States in the wake of multiple killings of Black Americans by the police. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded by releasing a government-commissioned report on the state of racial discrimination in Britain that concluded that the country “should be regarded as a model for other white-majority countries.” Continue reading →

World

Macron returns France to lockdown as vaccinations lag

After more than a year of lockdowns and months of a sputtering vaccination campaign, Europe’s efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic suffered another setback on Wednesday as President Emmanuel Macron of France announced the start of a third national lockdown in a desperate move to halt a new deadly wave. Continue reading →

World

Women are calling out ‘rape culture’ in UK schools

For weeks, the harrowing anonymous testimonies have poured in, one after another. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Time for state lawmakers to act on school integration

A decades-old problem is still a problem. And possibly worse. Continue reading →

OPINION

Biden’s infrastructure plan calls for tax increases, and that’s a good thing

His planned investments, accompanied by well-designed taxes, could unleash a period of growth that we have not seen for a long time. Continue reading →

OPINION

For infrastructure projects to succeed, think slow and act fast

Rushed planning is how dreams become fiascos. Continue reading →

Metro

Vaccinating children has become new front in fight against coronavirus

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech reported their vaccine fully protected kids ages 12 to 15 in a closely watched US clinical trial. The finings could pave the way for regulators to clear the vaccine for adolescent use in the coming months. But questions about safety linger for many parents. Continue reading →

Metro

Lawsuit claims Duxbury student was raped by teacher

The Duxbury schools superintendent said that administrators have been on “high alert” for years regarding a physical education teacher who was put on administrative leave in November after a Duxbury couple alleged the teacher sexually assaulted their son in the mid-2000s. Continue reading →

Education

Mass. residents divided over school reopenings, teacher vaccinations, poll shows

The survey found that 51 percent of respondents favored reopening classrooms full time this month, regardless of whether all educators and staffers are fully vaccinated, while 45 percent said reopening should be delayed until all employees get their shots. Continue reading →

Mavericks 113, Celtics 108

Brad Stevens questions Celtics’ toughness after another lackluster loss, and other observations

Jayson Tatum's 25 points couldn't stop the Celtics from losing their second straight in a familiar way. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Robert Kraft acknowledges Patriots need to find a solution at quarterback

Robert Kraft confirmed an important bit of news: The Patriots do, in fact, value the quarterback position. Continue reading →

Red Sox

With new faces, Red Sox begin quest to start anew, and put 2020 in the distance

The team introduced prior to Thursday’s contest will be drastically different from the one that last played in front of fans Sept. 29, 2019. Continue reading →

Business

Fallon Health to leave commercial insurance market

Instead, it will offer coverage for seniors on Medicare, low-income individuals on Medicaid, and people who qualify for subsidized coverage through the state Health Connector. Continue reading →

Business

After exploring merger options, South Shore Health will stay independent

The decision marks a strategic shift for the organization, which under previous leaders unsuccessfully pursued deals with two larger Massachusetts health systems. Continue reading →

Business

Former Encore front-desk worker alleges pregnancy discrimination

Ana Garcia-Risk claims she was fired in early 2020 after months of struggling to secure accommodations that would make it easier for her to work. She is seeking unspecified damages. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sharon Matola, devoted zookeeper and conservationist, dies at 66

Matola's sister, Marlene Garay, confirmed her death and said she died in a hospital in Belmopan. The cause was a heart attack. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sharon Matola, devoted zookeeper and conservationist, dies at 66

Matola's sister, Marlene Garay, confirmed her death and said she died in a hospital in Belmopan. The cause was a heart attack. Continue reading →

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PODCASTS

A very good podcast about songs and songwriting

An old Bob Dylan tour bus serves as the studio for "Broken Record," a podcast about music-making. Continue reading →

WORKING ON IT

Martha Stewart wants to help you turn up the charming

The gorgeous "Martha Stewart's Very Good Things" is packed with lovely little lifehacks for your home. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

‘Boston Back In Motion’ campaign aims to keep kids active as schools reopen

The Boston Foundation and its partners are launching Back in Motion, a month-long movement to encourage children to exercise and “show us their moves.” Continue reading →