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Boston Mayoral Race

Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George had far different approaches as councilors, hinting at how they might govern as mayor

The Boston mayoral candidates have always been cordial, even friendly, but their years of service together on the council revealed a sharp contrast in politics and leadership. Continue reading →

patriots

In New England, Tom Brady was private, calculated, and guarded. In Tampa, he’s letting his hair down

He's in a T-shirt throwing the Lombardi Trophy. He's shilling for Subway even though he doesn't eat bread. The seven-time champ is an everyman now that he's not under the watchful eye of Bill Belichick. Continue reading →

Higher Education

‘The hatred has not dissipated one bit’: UMass students protest racism, sexual assault on campus

The state’s leading public university is in an uproar over racist hate and sexual assault on campus, problems that students say the school has allowed to fester for decades. Continue reading →

Health

Behind the state’s school masking policy: a collision of science and politics

Internal state e-mails suggest that anti-masking activists are having a significant impact on the Baker administration, which has resisted federal guidance that students should wear masks at school even if they’ve been vaccinated. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Human services agencies face staffing crisis, delaying services for those in need

A steady stream of workers have left community-based human services jobs during the pandemic, and many jobs are going unfilled. At the same time, the need has increased. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Subduing suspects face down isn’t fatal, research has said. Now the research is on trial.

A medical examiner’s findings thrust one Black family into one of the most contentious issues in American policing today: unarmed people who die after being restrained. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump asks court to force Twitter to reinstate his account

Former president Donald Trump has asked a court to mandate that Twitter restore his social media account, in a Florida court filing made late Friday. Continue reading →

Nation

‘Everybody is frustrated,’ Biden says as his agenda stalls

President Biden on Saturday acknowledged frustrations as Democrats strain to rescue a scaled-back version of his $3.5 trillion government-overhaul plan and salvage a related public works bill after frantic negotiations failed to produce a deal. Continue reading →

The World

World

Mexico displays pre-Hispanic artifacts recovered from abroad

Two Mexican museums have opened a massive show this week of 1,525 pre-Hispanic and historical artifacts, more than half of which were recovered from abroad. Continue reading →

World

As bikers throng the streets, ‘It’s like Paris is in anarchy’

A million people in a metropolis of 10 million are now pedaling daily. And Paris now ranks among the world’s top 10 cycling cities. But with success has come major growing pains. Continue reading →

World

Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics

Speaking before reporters, Duterte said many Filipinos have expressed their opposition to his vice-presidential bid in surveys and public forums. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

To challenge elite law firms on climate complicity, target their staffing pipeline

Law students at Harvard and other elite schools should simply stop seeking jobs at the major firms and instead should help fill the ranks of the government agencies and public interest groups that are on the right side of the climate change issue. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Beyond boycott over legacy admissions, how about giving to schools that could use the money

As I reflected on the dedication of students who were ready to drive themselves to hunger in order to succeed, the choice of where to send my check became obvious. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Department of Justice must be tougher on law enforcement

The Biden administration has taken several important steps to help reform police agencies, but so far it’s not enough. Continue reading →

Metro

Boston Mayoral Race

Mayoral candidates push forward as campaigns head into final month

Both candidates, Michell Wu and Annissa Essaibi George, had busy schedules Saturday. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

More than a thousand gather in Franklin Park to rally for abortion rights

Two days before the US Supreme Court opens a session in which it is expected to overturn abortion rights, more than 1,000 demonstrators gathered Saturday afternoon in Dorchester with a unified message: The fight is not over. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

COVID-19 concerns remain as Salem, Topsfield celebrate autumn traditions

But as the festivities drew upbeat visitors from across the region, even appreciative revelers couldn’t shake pandemic concerns. Continue reading →

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

The Red Sox’ playoff race has been great, even with their late-season stumbles

And while your head knows they might not be good enough, your heart wants to see them get into a one-game playoff with the Yankees on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Patriots

In the ultimate battle, how will Tom Brady and Bill Belichick attack each other?

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have made clear that they know what to expect from the other guy. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham | On baseball

Alex Cora’s early hook on Tanner Houck could have been costly

If the Sox win Sunday, they will host the Wild Card Game this week. They have Chris Sale starting on full rest. Continue reading →

Business

THE FINE PRINT

Human services agencies face staffing crisis, delaying services for those in need

A steady stream of workers have left community-based human services jobs during the pandemic, and many jobs are going unfilled. At the same time, the need has increased. Continue reading →

Ideas

IDEAS

After centuries of hero worship, what about the heroine?

A new book takes us from Arachne to Carrie Bradshaw, sketching a different kind of heroism. Continue reading →

IDEAS

The intriguing next chapter for the tech in COVID vaccines

Vaccine opponents often express fears about synthetic mRNA. Will future applications of the technology make those concerns fade away? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Teresa Miller, law professor and prison reformer, dies at 59

Bringing the outside world behind prison walls — and then showing that outside world what life behind bars is like — was a central part of the criminal justice work done by Theresa Miller. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Pearl Tytell, examiner of dubious documents, dies at 104

The matriarch of a family of questioned-document examiners, Pearl Tytell's intricate knowledge of paper, ink, handwriting and typewriters made her a prominent investigator of frauds, forgeries, tax evasion and poison-pen letters. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Visual Arts

From Instagram to the MFA, pint-size Shelter in Place shines a light on big issues

ICA Foster Prize winner Eben Haines started a Lilliputian gallery for local artists that’s become a commentary on affordability and who gets to take up space. Continue reading →

BUZZSAW

The art of the cameo: When celebrities playfully play themselves

I get absurdly thrilled when celebrities show up on TV to self-lampoon. Thankfully, it's happened quite a bit lately. Continue reading →

TABLES

Pupusas spice up Somerville, Wusong Road comes to Mount Auburn Street

Restaurant news you can use. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

Exploring the sacred recesses of the Indigenous Southwest

For those whose sense of adventure peaks when sprinkled with some history, these sites constitute a grand outdoor museum. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

This new low-cost airline wants to be the nicest carrier in the sky. Did it pass our test?

Breeze Airways hopes that treating customers with courtesy will help it stand out from the competition. My broken wrist came in handy when it came to seeing just how nice they are. Continue reading →

Real Estate