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Dan Shaughnessy

Red Sox had perfect execution in sending Yankees packing in AL Wild Card Game

The Red Sox have won two straight winner-take-all games against the Yankees. Continue reading →

Business

‘It puts employers in a difficult position’: Businesses are stuck waiting for federal vaccine mandate rules

When the mandate goes into effect, exactly what it requires, whom it applies to, and how it will be enforced all hinge on a rule still being drafted by OSHA, which might not be ready for weeks. Continue reading →

Business

Lawyers for Henrietta Lacks estate say Thermo Fisher Scientific is just the first firm to be sued over her cells

The family of the Black tobacco farmer, who died in 1951, filed a federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts’ most valuable company of unfairly profiting off her cells. Continue reading →

Boston Mayoral Race

Essaibi George aims to broaden appeal with diversity plan

Both Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu are courting voters of color, in particular, after three Black candidates were eliminated from contention in the September preliminary election. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Fivefork Farms flourishes with flowers and joy

The Lam family took a leap of faith and put a whole lot of work into growing fields of flowers and Upton dreams. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Justice Dept. will address ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against school personnel

The Justice Department, in response to pleas from national groups representing school administrators, is deploying federal law enforcement officials around the country to help address instances in which people have threatened and harassed educators over divisive policy issues such as mask mandates and teaching about racism, and possibly pursue prosecutions. Continue reading →

Politics

As the US hurtles toward a debt crisis, what does McConnell want?

Senator Mitch McConnell has long used the periodic need to raise the government’s borrowing limit as a moment of leverage to secure a policy win, as have leaders of both parties. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden scales back his agenda in hopes of bringing moderates onboard

The president has acknowledged that he and Democratic leaders will need to pare down their plan in a concession to two centrist holdouts, Senators Joe Manchin of West Virginia, and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, who have said repeatedly they would not support the larger version of the bill. Continue reading →

The World

World

Nobel prize in physics awarded for study of humanity’s role in changing climate

Three scientists received the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for work that is essential to understanding how the Earth’s climate is changing, pinpointing the effect of human behavior on those changes, and ultimately predicting the impact of global warming. Continue reading →

World

More than 200,000 minors abused by clergy in France since 1950, report estimates

An independent commission concluded the problem was far more pervasive and systematic than previously known. Continue reading →

World

A US military first: The war in Afghanistan ended with zero MIAs

For the first time in the nation’s history, a major conflict was ending without the US military leaving any troops behind: no one missing in action behind enemy lines, and no nameless, unidentified bones to be solemnly interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

‘Until I am free, you are not free either’

A new book gives civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer her due and offers inspiration for a new generation fighting racial injustice. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A democracy under siege as China harasses Taiwan

International engagement can help empower this thriving democracy and secure regional stability. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Facebook had its chance to be a force for good, and it failed

It is an echo chamber, and its sole purpose is to keep users engaged with Facebook content to generate advertising revenue. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

A journey from the horse-and-buggy to outer space

Herbert Weiss is the engineer who is largely responsible for the creation of the Haystack Observatory in Westford, used for both defense and science. Continue reading →

Metro

Gerald Alston finally wins his case

All predictions of closure have proved premature in this maddening case of harassment, and no victory has come without drama. Continue reading →

Politics

As donors await decision, Charlie Baker enjoys best fund-raising month in years

The governor raised more than $173,300 in September, marking his best month of campaign fund-raising in two years. Continue reading →

Sports

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox manager Alex Cora calls J.D. Martinez’s ankle injury ‘very serious’

Martinez, however, is not on crutches and there remains hope that he’d recover in time to contribute in a best-of-five Division Series. Continue reading →

On football

Film study: Bill Belichick played scared with Mac Jones, and it cost the Patriots against the Buccaneers

Overly-conservative playcalling hurt the Patriots in the late stages on Sunday. Continue reading →

Red Sox 6, Yankees 2

Red Sox dominate Yankees to win AL Wild Card Game

Boston advances to face Tampa Bay in the Division Series, with Game 1 on Thursday night at Tropicana Field. Continue reading →

Business

Business

‘It puts employers in a difficult position’: Businesses are stuck waiting for federal vaccine mandate rules

When the mandate goes into effect, exactly what it requires, whom it applies to, and how it will be enforced all hinge on a rule still being drafted by OSHA, which might not be ready for weeks. Continue reading →

Business

Lawyers for Henrietta Lacks estate say Thermo Fisher Scientific is just the first firm to be sued over her cells

The family of the Black tobacco farmer, who died in 1951, filed a federal lawsuit accusing Massachusetts’ most valuable company of unfairly profiting off her cells. Continue reading →

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Why Fidelity invests in unicorns: A conversation with Karin Fronczke

The Boston-based executive in charge of scouting private equity deals (think investments in Reddit or SpaceX) joined Fidelity in May of 2020. She's also interested in electric vehicles and data companies. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Eddie Robinson, baseball lifer who outlived his peers, dies at 100

Playing for 13 years in the eight-team American League, Robinson appeared with every AL franchise of his time except for the Boston Red Sox. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Kiss 108 host Billy Costa weds longtime girlfriend

"Matty in the Morning" co-host Billy Costa tied the knot on Friday to his longtime girlfriend, Michele Steele, at the Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina. Continue reading →

Books

11 spooky YA books we’re excited to read under the covers this fall

These works present all things haunting, thrilling, and magical that are worth curling up with. Continue reading →

FOOD

‘Diet for a Small Planet’ came out 50 years ago. Its lessons are as relevant as ever

Frances Moore Lappé's groundbreaking book helped bring plant-based dining to the forefront. Continue reading →