Politics

Dems, backers face uphill immigration path after Senate blow

Senate Democrats launched an uphill fight Monday to rescue their drive to help millions of immigrants remain legally in the United States, their pathway unclear and the uncertainty exposing tensions between party leaders and progressive groups demanding bold results. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats tie government funding to debt bill, as GOP digs in

Democratic congressional leaders backed by the White House announced Monday they would push ahead with a vote to fund the government and suspend the debt limit, all but daring Republicans who say they will vote against it despite the risk of a fiscal crisis. Continue reading →

Politics

Supreme Court sets arguments in big abortion case

The Supreme Court will hear arguments Dec. 1 in Mississippi’s bid to have the landmark Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing a woman’s right to an abortion overturned. Continue reading →

World

US to lift travel ban for vaccinated visitors

The Biden administration will lift travel restrictions starting in November for foreigners who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, reopening the country to thousands of people, including those who have been separated from family in the United States during the pandemic, and easing a major source of tension with Europe. Continue reading →

World

Trudeau’s Liberals win Canada election, but miss majority

Canadians gave Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party a victory in Monday’s parliamentary elections, according to projections by the Canadian Press and Canada’s television networks. Continue reading →

World

Nasal medicines to treat COVID-19 being developed in Japan

Attempts to develop vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 in the form of nasal spray are underway to help fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading →

OPINION

A new age of American innovation

A more equitable, dynamic, and resilient economy needs a new generation of classic American risk-takers. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Nearer my God to thee, but not to a COVID vaccine

No major religious denomination has forbidden any of the COVID-19 vaccinations. That’s not stopping the vaccine-resistant from claiming religious exemptions. Continue reading →

OPINION

Boston’s equity plan is still on the ballot

The city’s next mayor must be truly committed to equity and social justice for Black Bostonians. Continue reading →

Metro

Sudders added as defendant in veterans’ lawsuit against Holyoke Soldiers’ Home officials

Lawyers for veterans who died of COVID-19 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home have added Massachusetts’ Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders as a defendant in their lawsuit against officials of the state-run facility, alleging she long neglected severe leadership problems at the home. Continue reading →

Metro

Finally, an absurd travel ban will be lifted

While it’s all well and good that the Biden administration is lifting travel bans for 33 countries, the failure of US diplomatic offices to grant exemptions caused undue suffering for thousands of families. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Education advocates rail against MCAS, call for changes

Multiple bills being considered propose changing how MCAS affects students and schools, including one that calls for eliminating the state-mandated exams altogether. Continue reading →

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Tom Brady is better at 44 than he was at 24, and it’s amazing

The Brady Monster is not going away. It’s only getting worse for Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft. Continue reading →

Patriots

If Trent Brown isn’t healthy soon, the Patriots offensive line could have some problems

The Patriots are struggling to find a viable replacement for Brown, who injured his right calf on the opening drive in Week 1. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Christian Arroyo on verge of activation and just in time with postseason approaching

In Christian Arroyo’s absence, the Red Sox received a significant boost in their acquisition of Jose Iglesias. Continue reading →

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‘You can have empathy, but to ignore the situation, the lawlessness, it’s not a solution’: Businesses near ‘Mass. and Cass’ pay a steep price

The opioid and homeless problem that has spilled over to businesses located near Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard in Boston is at a crisis stage. Continue reading →

BOLD TYPES

Under Paris Jeffries’ leadership, King Boston making some big moves, including $1m gift to Roxbury church

King Boston, a social-justice oriented nonprofit, has raised $20 million to fund a Martin Luther King monument on Boston Common and a research center in Roxbury. Continue reading →

Business

Fear is back on Wall Street. How scared should you be?

A litany of concerns, from the Federal Reserve to a troubled Chinese real estate company, is pushing stock prices lower. Continue reading →

Obituaries

British computing inventor Clive Sinclair dies at 81

Clive Sinclair, the British inventor and entrepreneur who arguably did more than anyone else to inspire a whole generation of children into a life-long passion for computers and gaming, has died. He was 81. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Reuben Klamer, mastermind of the Game of Life, dies at 99

Reuben Klamer, an inventor who dreamed up The Game of Life and many other toys and games that entertained young baby boomers in the pre-internet 1950s and ’60s, as well as their children in the ’80s and ’90s, died Sept. 14 at his home in La Jolla, an area of San Diego. He was 99. Continue reading →

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Names

Record number of people of color nominated for Emmys, but prizes overwhelmingly went to white actors

Michaela Coel made history as the first Black woman to win the award for writing for a limited series, but it was white leading and supporting actors from "The Crown,” “Mare of Eastown,” “Hacks,” and “Ted Lasso” who took home most of the major awards. Continue reading →

Music

Johnny Ramone’s guitar and other punk relics are up for auction in Boston

The rock rarities being auctioned in Boston are part of the collection of Daniel Rey, a Ramones guitarist and producer. Continue reading →

Music

After seven decades, Roxbury’s Clarence Thompson Sr. is still singing for Jesus

Sidelined since the pandemic began, the 87-year-old gospel singer is finally getting a chance to perform again. Continue reading →