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Elections

Boston fields historically diverse crop of mayoral candidates; all top candidates identify as people of color

It is a significant and transformational milestone in a city with a notorious history of white political power, although most of its residents are Black, Latino, Asians, or other people of color. Continue reading →

Politics

For Baker, vaccine rollout has gone from political nightmare to point of pride

As Massachusetts maintains its spot near the top of national rankings for percentage of population vaccinated, critics who were at Governor Baker’s throat earlier this year have changed their tune or quieted altogether. Continue reading →

K-12

With Pfizer’s vaccine approved for younger teens, will shots be required to go back to school?

School officials around Massachusetts are weighing whether to require students to get vaccinated before returning to the classrooms this fall. The state, meanwhile, has not formalized its plans. A CDC advisory committee is set to meet today to recommend how the vaccine should be used in the new age group. Continue reading →

Business

Biden administration grants Vineyard Wind its final major permit

A green light from the Biden administration to the country’s first large-scale offshore wind project paves the way for a wind farm to go up south of Martha’s Vineyard, which could generate enough power for at least 400,000 homes. Continue reading →

Politics

Cheney embraces her downfall, warning GOP of Trump in a fiery speech

In the hours before facing a vote that will almost certainly purge her from House Republican leadership, Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming remained unrepentant Tuesday, framing her expulsion as a turning point for her party and declaring in an extraordinary speech that she would not sit quietly by as Republicans abandoned the rule of law. Continue reading →

The Nation

Political Notebook

Pentagon chief during Jan. 6 insurrection defends military response

President Trump’s acting defense secretary during the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection plans to tell Congress he was concerned in the days before the attack that sending troops to the building would fan fears of a military coup and could cause a repeat of the deadly Kent State shootings, according to a copy of prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats press for broader voting access as GOP resists

Though it is federal legislation, Republicans are fighting a national campaign against it rooted in state battles to restrict new ways of voting that have unfolded during the pandemic. Continue reading →

Nation

Efforts to weed out extremists in law enforcement meet resistance

Legislators working to get these measures passed in recent months have found themselves confronting a thicket of obstacles and somewhat unexpected opposition. Continue reading →

The World

World

China’s ‘long-term time bomb’: Falling births stunt population growth

China’s population is growing at its slowest pace in decades, with a plunge in births and a graying workforce presenting the Communist Party with one of its gravest social and economic challenges. Continue reading →

World

School shooting in Russia kills 9 people; suspect arrested

A gunman launched an attack on a school in the Russian city of Kazan that left at least nine people dead Tuesday — including seven youngsters — and sent students hiding under their desks or running out of the building. Continue reading →

World

Israel, Hamas trade deadly fire as confrontation escalates

A confrontation between Israel and Hamas sparked by weeks of tensions in contested Jerusalem escalated Tuesday as Israel unleashed new air strikes on Gaza while militants barraged Israel with hundreds of rockets. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

A Democrat in the White House? Cue the FDR analogies

Americans in 2021 aren’t asking for another New Deal, and have made sure the president lacks the power to enact one. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Cities and towns have been abusing marijuana money, a gateway drug to corruption

Pot shop licensing shouldn’t be an insider’s game. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Results are in on dropping entrance test, but exam school picture is incomplete

Diversity is not of much value without substantive and systemic changes leading to true equity and inclusion. Continue reading →

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Politics

Senate unveils a $48b budget plan, one that would tighten state’s film tax credit, increase aid to schools

The Massachusetts Senate's $47.6-billion spending plan targets the state’s controversial film tax credit, including with proposals to cap the salaries eligible to be covered by the credit at $1 million and end the ability of production companies to transfer the credit. Continue reading →

Politics

Once an outsider, Barros now runs for Boston mayor from the inside

John Barros has significant support from current and former City Hall types. And he also has fans in Boston’s business community — not surprising given his close connection to them in recent years. Continue reading →

Politics

A ferry to a Long Island recovery campus? Janey broaches it as an option

Acting Mayor Kim Janey said her administration is reviewing plans to restart addiction treatment programs on Long Island, and both a ferry service and a new bridge are options for access to the island. Continue reading →

Sports

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Jason Varitek making his voice heard in his first post-playing dugout job

The fan-favorite managerial choice is showing he knows his way around analytics and data, contributing to all facets of preparation with the thoroughness he showed as a player. Continue reading →

Heat 129, Celtics 121

Play-in tourney looms as Heat sweep away Celtics, and other observations

The Celtics (35-34) are the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff race with three road games remaining. Continue reading →

ATHLETICS 3, RED SOX 2

Red Sox bats perplexed for second straight game, dropping Oakland opener at Fenway

Chris Bassitt shone for Oakland at Fenway Park, allowing just three hits in seven innings, outdueling Nate Eovaldi when Darwinzon Hernandez was less than sharp in relief. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Biden administration grants Vineyard Wind its final major permit

A green light from the Biden administration to the country’s first large-scale offshore wind project paves the way for a wind farm to go up south of Martha’s Vineyard, which could generate enough power for at least 400,000 homes. Continue reading →

Business

Dana-Farber receives $50 million gift to study pancreatic cancer

The gift, from Judith B. Hale, her son, Robert T. Hale Jr., and his wife, Karen Hale, will allow doctors and scientists to study the biology of pancreatic tumors, work to detect them earlier, and treat them more effectively. Continue reading →

Business

Fuel shortages crop up in Southeast, gas prices climb after pipeline hack

Rising prices at gas stations fed fears of shortages in the aftermath of a ransomware attack that shut down the nation’s largest fuel pipeline. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Former flames Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reportedly retreat to Montana — alone

It's been 17 years since they famously split. Could Ben and J.Lo really be a thing again? Continue reading →

BOOKS

What animals can teach people about being ‘good creatures’

Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery talked about adapting her "How to Be a Good Creature" memoir for kids. Continue reading →

MUSEUMS

New thinking crops up (literally) around MFA’s ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit’

Elizabeth James Perry's "Raven Reshapes Boston: A Native Corn Garden at the MFA" will envelop the sculpture over the course of growing season. Continue reading →