Nation

Most Americans support greater scrutiny of police as discrimination concerns persist, Post-ABC poll finds

Six in 10 Americans say the country should do more to hold police accountable for mistreatment of Black people, far outpacing concerns about those measures interfering with how law enforcement does its job, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. Continue reading →

Nation

The TSA’s mask mandate expires soon; airline industry leaders and politicians are calling for an extension

When the Transportation Security Administration announced in January that it would require people to wear a mask at airports and on planes, trains and other forms of public transportation, the announcement included a sunset date: May 11. Continue reading →

Coronavirus

CDC says pregnant people should get vaccinated against COVID-19

It’s safe for pregnant people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and federal officials recommend that they do so, the head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Continue reading →

World

Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk. Continue reading →

World

French prosecutors open terror probe in official’s killing

A police official was fatally stabbed Friday inside a police station near the historic Rambouillet chateau outside Paris. Continue reading →

World

ASEAN leaders to meet Myanmar coup leader amid killings

Southeast Asian leaders are to meet Myanmar’s top general and coup leader in an emergency summit in Indonesia Saturday, and are expected to press calls for an end to violence by security forces that has left hundreds of protesters dead as well as the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and other political detainees. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Rose files reveal union’s warped priorities

But the small slice of the internal affairs reports released by the city raises more questions than it answers. Continue reading →

OPINION

The downside of suspending intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines

Pharmaceutical companies developed the drugs with impressive speed. The system that gave us these shots depends entirely on strong intellectual property rights. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Is it cultural appropriation, or merely great artists using their imagination?

Readers had a range of reactions to Anne Bernays's shot at critics who decry what they call appropriation in artists' works. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Life is renewed’: Tulip time in all its colorful glory has returned to the Public Garden🌷

For the next two to three weeks, the annual tulip display that turns the Public Garden into a veritable landscape painting will be at its pinnacle. If you’re looking for a way to add a pop of color to your daily work-from-home walk routine, time is of the essence. Continue reading →

Health

As nurses’ strike heads toward its eighth week, is there an end in sight?

The union representing 800 striking nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester said it is prepared to return to the bargaining table next week in the hope of resolving a contract dispute that has led to one of the longest nurses’ strikes in recent history. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

New England native accused in 2019 killing on Appalachian Trail found not guilty by reason of insanity

James Jordan, who grew up on Cape Cod, was prosecuted in Virginia for a May 2019 attack on the Appalachian Trail that left one hiker dead and another seriously wounded. Continue reading →

Bruins

Bruins No. 1 center Patrice Bergeron sidelined with lower-body injury

Coach Bruce Cassidy said Thursday after a 5-1 win over the Sabres that Bergeron had been hindered in the game by a blocked shot. Continue reading →

Red Sox 6, Mariners 5

Xander Bogaerts and J.D. Martinez homer as Red Sox survive late scare, squeak past Mariners

Bogaerts and Martinez both homered in the first inning to lift the Red Sox on Friday night. Continue reading →

Celtics

Celtics make spirited comeback, but it’s not enough to beat Nets, and other observations

The Nets swept all three games from the Celtics this season. Continue reading →

Business

Beth Williams, former Roxbury Technology CEO, dies at 57

Williams was a prominent leader in Boston's Black business community and has been involved in the city's efforts to close the gender wage gap. Continue reading →

Business

Comcast deploys free Wi-Fi zones in Greater Boston to help after-school students

Nearly 30 community centers in Massachusetts, including 18 in Boston, have now been equipped with free Comcast Wi-Fi coverage. Continue reading →

Business

Mattel hits four-year high on surging Barbie purchases

Revenue rose 47 percent to $874 million on soaring doll sales, Mattel said Thursday, beating analysts’ predictions of $684.8 million and marking the fastest growth in at least 25 years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Thomas Brock, whose discovery paved the way for PCR tests, dies at 94

The yellow bacteria discovered in 1966 by Thomas Brock and Hudson Freeze, his undergraduate assistant at Indiana University, was essential to the invention of the process behind the gold standard in COVID-19 testing. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Thomas Brock, whose discovery paved the way for PCR tests, dies at 94

The yellow bacteria discovered in 1966 by Thomas Brock and Hudson Freeze, his undergraduate assistant at Indiana University, was essential to the invention of the process behind the gold standard in COVID-19 testing. Continue reading →

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Names

20 concerts made during quarantine that you can stream right now

Musicians got creative during the pandemic and put on unforgettable performances you can still enjoy without leaving the couch. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Hasty Pudding honors Viola Davis as Woman of the Year in virtual ceremony

The ceremony, adapted to pandemic-era restrictions, was held over Zoom with the Hasty Pudding company, alumni, and patrons in the virtual audience. Continue reading →

OUTDOORS

Four local hikes with one big bonus: heavenly views

In our view, every hike is a good one. But some offer an extra element, some cool feature that adds to the experience. Here are some great options in the Boston area. Continue reading →