Nation

Pfizer and BioNTech ask federal regulators to authorize boosters for all adults

Pfizer and BioNTech asked federal regulators Tuesday to expand authorization of their coronavirus booster shot to include all adults, a move that could significantly expand the number of recipients who are eligible for booster shots. Continue reading →

Nation

At 83, ‘Nimblewill Nomad’ enters the Appalachian Trail record book

On Sunday, he pushed through the final few miles of a hike on the iconic trail, becoming the oldest known person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail from Georgia to Maine. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides

The subpoenas, including demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, bring the House panel tasked with investigating the insurrection even closer inside Trump’s inner circle. Continue reading →

World

India eased its COVID-19 disaster. Fears of complacency remain.

India’s coronavirus crisis, which was killing thousands of people a day just seven months ago, has eased after the nation’s leaders revamped their policies and dramatically ramped up their vaccination drive. Continue reading →

World

Belarus TV: American facing Jan. 6 riot charges seeks asylum

An American who faces criminal charges from the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol is seeking asylum in Belarus, the country’s state TV reported, in a move that could further heighten tensions between the turbulent former Soviet nation and the United States. Continue reading →

World

‘America is back,’ Pelosi says at Glasgow climate talks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and nearly two dozen House Democrats barnstormed global climate talks on Tuesday, claiming that “America is back” in the effort to slow global warming, even as their party remains divided over a $1.85 trillion budget bill upon which their climate agenda depends. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

An outbreak of violence in schools?

At least anecdotally, school violence seems to be occurring everywhere this year. But districts won’t be able to tackle the problem without clear, reliable data on what is really happening on the ground. Continue reading →

OPINION

Can Biden pull a Ronald Reagan in 2022?

He has the economic numbers to tell a persuasive story. Continue reading →

OPINION

Focus on your day job, Governor Baker

Political junkies may be itching for the 2022 campaign to begin, but the rest of us are in no hurry. Continue reading →

Politics

Joe Kennedy III, advocates testify against Beacon Hill plan to split Fall River and New Bedford in different Congressional districts

Legislative leaders crafting Massachusetts’ congressional map pushed back on Tuesday against criticisms of their decision to split the South Coast’s two major cities. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. abortion rights group going it alone

NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts is being renamed Reproductive Equity Now after a break with its national organization. Continue reading →

Health

Mass. senators unveil wide-ranging mental health measure

The legislation would require free annual mental health exams just like annual physical exams, and would carve out nearly $130 million to recruit 200 mental health professionals. Continue reading →

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Bruins edge division rival Senators, but coach Bruce Cassidy is clearly expecting more

Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron scored the go-ahead late in the second period. Continue reading →

Peter Abraham I On baseball

After many subtractions, it appears Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox are ready to add

As Bloom noted, the first part of his job will be building a roster to succeed in a tough division. Continue reading →

ben volin | on football

Mac Jones midseason review: What the numbers tell us through the first nine games

Mac Jones has shown poise and mental toughness, winning each of his first four starts on the road, and most importantly, he continues to improve. Continue reading →

Business

From one sprawling company to three smaller ones. Why General Electric is splitting up

Chief Executive Larry Culp is splitting General Electric into three publicly traded companies in the hopes they’ll fare better on the stock market separately than they did together. Continue reading →

Business

Oklahoma court overturns $465m opioid ruling against J&J

The ruling was the second blow this month to a government case that used a similar approach to try to hold drugmakers responsible for the national epidemic of opioid abuse. Continue reading →

Business

‘TED talks’ return to Boston thanks to venture capitalist John Werner and his extensive network

Bold Types column featuring venture capitalist and TED talk impresario John Werner. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dean Stockwell of ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Blue Velvet’ dies at 85

Stockwell was a top Hollywood child actor before giving up the profession, only to eventually find new success when he returned and offered a string of indelible performances in film, including David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and Jonathan Demme’s “Married to the Mob.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dean Stockwell of ‘Quantum Leap,’ ‘Blue Velvet’ dies at 85

Stockwell was a top Hollywood child actor before giving up the profession, only to eventually find new success when he returned and offered a string of indelible performances in film, including David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet” and Jonathan Demme’s “Married to the Mob.” Continue reading →

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Names

Julie Russell brings Fangirl Fantasy to Boston and beyond

The event series’ next stop is on Nov. 12 at Big Night Live, featuring a playlist packed with tracks from Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo. Continue reading →

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‘Black Panther 2’ to shut down production while Letitia Wright recovers from injury sustained while filming in Boston

Marvel Studios will temporarily shut down production of the “Black Panther” sequel “Wakanda Forever” while Wright recovers, according to a report from Variety. Continue reading →

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Explore Boston (virtually) with these video games

Boston has become a go-to, digital backdrop for some of the biggest video game franchises over the years, serving as a virtual playground for gamers of all kinds to explore. Continue reading →