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Marijuana

Five years later, legal marijuana remains unfinished business in Massachusetts

The public health catastrophe foreseen by opponents never materialized while the recreational industry employs over 18,000 workers and has generated $2.2 billion. But festering glitches in the law mean the state is no model. Continue reading →

Health

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face higher rates of severe illness and preterm birth. Why are so few vaccinated?

Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 have a two-fold risk of admission into intensive care and a 70 percent increased risk of death. But only 1 in 4 are vaccinated. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

In Michelle Wu, many business leaders see a mayor they can work with

On the campaign trail, Michelle Wu’s progressive rhetoric made some business leaders wary, but a growing number recognize her priorities for Boston align well with theirs. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Blah, blah, blah.’ Glasgow exposes a divide between old and young people on climate crisis

Demonstrators in Glasgow — many of them young people — have turned Greta Thunberg's criticism of the UN climate conference into a rallying cry. Continue reading →

Early Education

Boston-based advocacy effort launched to push for child-care system reform

A Boston-based advocacy and lobbying effort is being launched Monday by the Neighborhood Villages Action Fund to push for transformative changes to the child care system that have already been proposed on both the state and federal levels. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Criminal investigation underway following Astroworld Festival deaths, crowd surge

A criminal investigation is underway in Houston, including by homicide and narcotics detectives, as law enforcement officials seek to understand how eight people died and many more were injured at a sold-out music festival Friday night. Continue reading →

Nation

Republicans, basking in Tuesday’s victories, diverge on what comes next

Two strikingly divergent visions of Republican political strength played out over the weekend at a conference of Jewish conservatives, the first major gathering of GOP leaders since the party’s sweeping success in Tuesday’s elections. There were displays of blustery confidence. And there were calls for caution and restraint as party leaders tried to process their drastic gains. Continue reading →

Politics

Democrats facing tough slog in 2022 governor’s races

Republicans are increasingly optimistic about flipping governor’s offices in key battleground states next year, buoyed by President Biden’s sagging approval ratings, Democratic infighting in Congress, and better-than-expected results in elections in Virginia and New Jersey. Continue reading →

The World

World

Tension rises in Iraq after failed bid to assassinate prime minister

The failed assassination attempt against Iraq’s prime minister at his residence on Sunday has ratcheted up tensions following last month’s parliamentary elections, in which the Iran-backed militias were the biggest losers. Continue reading →

World

Nicaragua descends into autocratic rule as Ortega crushes dissent

Daniel Ortega became a hero in Nicaragua for helping overthrow a notorious dictator. Now, 40 years later, he has become the kind of authoritarian leader he once fought against. Continue reading →

World

Bangladesh ruling party set to win vote boycotted by rivals

Bangladesh’s ruling party is set to win a series of local elections to choose representatives at the village level amid a boycott by the country’s largest opposition party, after widespread allegations of misconduct in the last national vote. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Finding community on the street

Many tragic things happen at Mass. and Cass, but there are also countless acts of kindness, generosity, and grace. Both from the people on the street, and the staff that serves them. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Biden administration must declassify CIA torture program

The only way to make sure that something like America’s torture program never happens again is by actually knowing what exactly happened. Continue reading →

OPINION

What our simulation models project will happen after Boston dismantles Mass. and Cass encampments

The results of our analysis are grim. Continue reading →

Metro

RI BUSINESS

New wind turbines are popping up on Providence’s waterfront

“It’s showing the direction we’re all moving in, and trying to create a greener, cleaner campus,” said Matthew Fannon, Johnson & Wales University’s director of sustainability and resource management. “But it’s also about Rhode Island — we want to be part of what Rhode Island is doing to improve the area.” Continue reading →

Metro

First Literacy of Boston celebrates a year of success amid pandemic challenge

First Literacy, a Boston-based nonprofit provider of adult basic education, celebrated its grant recipients on Nov. 5 with a virtual event featuring grant recipients that provided reading and writing skills for ESL learners and adults, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Right-wing protesters, counter-demonstrators clash repeatedly on Boston Common

Scores of right-wing protesters clashed repeatedly with hundreds more counter-demonstrators Sunday on Boston Common that led to two arrests Sunday as some participants tore down barricades and fought with one another amid a heavy police presence that was intended to keep the two protests apart. Continue reading →

Sports

Ben Volin | On Football

Patriots’ backup running backs are up to the task in win over Panthers

Brandon Bolden and Stevenson had the two biggest offensive plays for the Patriots. Continue reading →

Inter Miami 1, Revolution 0

Despite losing to Inter Miami in season finale, Revolution take time to celebrate Supporters’ Shield

The Revolution had unbeaten streaks of 10 games overall and at home snapped, as they finished with a 12-2-3 home mark, tying the team record for home wins and points (39). Continue reading →

Patriots 24, Panthers 6

J.C. Jackson was just sick, with two huge interceptions in the Patriots’ victory over the Panthers

The cornerback missed some practice time last week because of strep throat, but he showed no ill effects. Continue reading →

Business

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

In Michelle Wu, many business leaders see a mayor they can work with

On the campaign trail, Michelle Wu’s progressive rhetoric made some business leaders wary, but a growing number recognize her priorities for Boston align well with theirs. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Julie Green, artist who memorialized inmates’ last suppers, dies at 60

Six tacos, six glazed doughnuts, and a Cherry Coke: That was the last meal of a man executed in Oklahoma in July 1999. Rendered in cobalt blue glaze on a white china plate the next year, it was the first in Julie Green’s decades-long art project, “The Last Supper,” which documented the final meals of death row prisoners around the country. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

NAMES

Three New England chefs compete in Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’

Twelve top holiday bakers are competing for $25,000, a feature in Food Network Magazine, and the title of Holiday Baking Champion. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Parents struggle to cope with child’s antics

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →