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Baker administration lays out new plan to get vaccines to hardest-hit communities

Officials will work with local boards of health, faith leaders, and community health centers to raise awareness about the safety and efficacy of the vaccines through town halls and other forums, and pinpoint gaps in vaccination access.

Vaccine resources: What you need to know

Officials at every level of government in Mass. are criticizing Baker over vaccine rollout

Amid a balky rollout that’s frustrated communities of color and some seniors who’ve had difficulty accessing doses, Representative Katherine Clark and several of her Mass. colleagues have called on Governor Charlie Baker to create a centralized COVID-19 vaccine appointment system.

First case of South African coronavirus variant found in Mass.

The easily-spread variant of the virus was detected in a woman in her 20s living in Middlesex County who has no reported travel, state public health officials announced Tuesday evening.

Charts: Who in Mass. has been vaccinated? Dr. Fauci says many Americans could be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late summer

A look at who is currently eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine

House Speaker Ron Mariano says educators should be moved to the front of the vaccine line

How Rhode Island went from best in COVID-19 testing to worst in vaccine distribution

Analysis

Three key takeaways from Joe Biden’s town hall meeting in Wisconsin

During the 75 minute-long town hall, which was moderated by CNN host Anderson Cooper, Biden fielded questions from real voters about schools reopening, raising the minimum wage, policing, and student loan debt.

Biden’s town hall in swing state marks new phase in selling stimulus package

Texas Republicans mocked California power outages. With their state now facing a disastrous storm, Cruz and others are facing backlash

Texas is facing a devastating winter storm of its own — and the cohort that directed ire at California politicians on the other side of the aisle are facing pushback for what some viewed as a callous response.

A glimpse of the future in Texas: climate change means trouble for power grids

‘Sink or swim, it’s your choice!’: Texas mayor who recently resigned berates those affected by the storm

A now-former Texas mayor is under fire after he posted a series of comments on social media shaming residents for seeking out assistance amid an unusual — and disastrous — winter storm sweeping the state.

Millions endure record cold without power; at least 20 dead

Gary Washburn | CELTICS 112, NUGGETS 99

After a day off, Celtics play a more complete game in victory over Nuggets

They avoided the lulls and lapses that have been indicative of a team that’s unsure of itself and riddled by inconsistency.

The Celtics did just enough to slow down Nikola Jokic when it mattered

The new leader of the nation’s coronavirus fight has been battling diseases her whole career

Dr. Rochelle Walensky tackled the AIDS epidemic, rose through the ranks at Massachusetts General Hospital, and now heads the CDC.

What kind of Boston will the next mayor be inheriting?

Boston will soon have a new mayor, barring unforeseen developments. And she couldn’t be arriving at a more complicated time.

After an icy Tuesday, more snow is on the way to Massachusetts

Another storm is expected to reach Massachusetts Thursday night into Friday, dropping a few inches of accumulation along the way, forecasters said.

Dave Epstein: A storm exits today and a new one arrives Thursday

Trump, in scorching attack on McConnell, urges GOP to replace him

Donald Trump released a lengthy statement Tuesday attacking Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell following his speech over the weekend in which McConnell slammed Trump for his actions leading up to the Capitol attack.

A Beautiful Resistance | Jeneé Osterheldt

The Black history I carry with me: Red Shaydez

Red Shaydez is a Boston hip-hop artist, mentor, educator, and multi-hyphenate creative.

Boston’s Black women activists walk a historic path —and look toward the future

Contemporary activists say they proudly carry on the legacy of countless women who may not be as well known today as they ought to be, but who changed the history of Boston.

Opinion

Grading Massachusetts on COVID-19 vaccination

Massachusetts needs to test students to diagnose COVID-19 learning slide

School districts won’t be able to chart a path forward without an accurate measurement of what’s been lost.

Mary Ann D'Urso

The Grocery Stories: America’s version of a caste system

History won’t hold Trump accountable either

Don’t get hooked on executive orders

MARCELA GARCÍA

Boston’s dogs just wanna run free

Project takeout: Get takeout. Save restaurants you love.

Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start.

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NAMES

Berklee student leaves ‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan in tears with powerful performance

"This is the first time in four years that someone just singing made me cry."

Boston barber injured in ‘very freak accident’ at shop; falls and accidentally stabs himself with pair of shears

Steve Silva, 29, of Wilmington, was cutting someone's hair when he accidentally stabbed himself in the chest with a pair of shears.

UNH says faculty member who engaged in ‘intimidation and harassment’ has resigned

In a cryptically worded statement, top leaders at the University of New Hampshire reported that an unidentified faculty member has resigned due to social media postings that violated school policy against “intimidation and harassment.”

Do tax-exempt institutions contribute enough money to the city? Councilors want an in-depth review

For years, the city has asked major educational, medical, and cultural institutions to make voluntary payments under a program called PILOT. But many have fallen far short of the amounts the city has requested.

Massachusetts to subsidize electric trucks in expansion of rebate program

Starting next week, buyers of private, commercial, and government fleet vehicles will be eligible for rebates ranging from $7,500 for pickup trucks up to $90,000 for tractor-trailer trucks.

MBTA to hold Feb. 24 public meeting on transit changes due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will hold a virtual public hearing Feb. 24 to discuss temporary schedule changes that will go into effect in March and April, the agency said in a statement

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Remembering Doris Bunte

Simply put, Doris Bunte was a warrior. From the time she arrived in Boston in the late 1950s, she was on a quest to make life better for working people, and she was fierce in that pursuit.

The trashing of a BC multicultural floor deepens long-standing concerns about racism on campus

Black students at Boston College say recent incidents targeting students of color point to an exhausting pattern at the Jesuit institution.

Lives on hold, the oldest baby boomers wait — impatiently — for COVID-19 vaccines

They're next in line for COVID-19 vaccinations, but about 460,000 residents age 65 to 74 — the largest demographic so far — have no starting date.

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Gary Washburn | CELTICS 112, NUGGETS 99

After a day off, Celtics play a more complete game in victory over Nuggets

They avoided the lulls and lapses that have been indicative of a team that’s unsure of itself and riddled by inconsistency.

Emelia O’Gilvie, Boston Latin girls’ basketball zeroes in on berth in Dual County League championship

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business

Tribune Publishing agrees to $430 million takeover by hedge fund

Tribune Publishing Co., the owner of the Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News, has agreed to be acquired by Alden Global Capital LLC, putting a hedge fund known for firing journalists atop one of the nation’s largest newspaper companies.

Penny stock craze at boiling point with SEC eyeing social media

Adidas starts process of selling Reebok

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‘Sink or swim, it’s your choice!’: Texas mayor who recently resigned berates those affected by the storm

A now-former Texas mayor is under fire after he posted a series of comments on social media shaming residents for seeking out assistance amid an unusual — and disastrous — winter storm sweeping the state.

Texas Republicans mocked California power outages. With their state now facing a disastrous storm, Cruz and others are facing backlash

Analysis

Three key takeaways from Joe Biden’s town hall meeting in Wisconsin

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COMFORT ZONE

Meet the Jamaica Plain artist who put Black kings and queens on playing cards

Sharif Muhammad wanted his kids to see themselves “reflected in a beautiful light.”

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Slow-Roasted Maple Pork on Buns

SEASONAL RECIPES

Recipe: Ease winter weariness with a luxurious bowl of pappardelle and mushroom ragu

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NAMES

Berklee student leaves ‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan in tears with powerful performance

"This is the first time in four years that someone just singing made me cry."

TELEVISION

Toxic love triangle blunted by sticking point in ‘Behind Her Eyes’

COMFORT ZONE

Calling to endangered whales with an icy work of art

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RI ARTS

‘Give yourself permission to be great’

Rap artist Jon Hope of Providence knows adversity, but would rather focus on achievement. And hip hop is his vehicle.

CORONAVIRUS

How Rhode Island went from best in COVID-19 testing to worst in vaccine distribution

CORONAVIRUS

UK variant of the coronavirus is found in Rhode Island

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Similar to “right to forget” programs that have cropped up across the country, the undertaking is meant to address the lasting impact that stories about past embarrassments, mistakes, or minor crimes, forever online, can have on a person’s life.

Last Words: Is death the great equalizer?

Quite the contrary, a Spotlight investigation shows. Death exposes in high relief the layers of inequities, in race and income, care and opportunity, that shape life down to its final hours. It is a truth the pandemic has only underscored — one hard to see, because it is so much easier to look away.

I knew getting prostate cancer at 48 would change me. I had no idea how much

For the past year, Mark Shanahan has been working on Mr. 80 Percent, a six-episode podcast miniseries about his experience with prostate cancer. It’s a deeply personal, sometimes harrowing, often funny story about a disease that affects millions of men. The heroes are his doctors and family, who put up with some appalling behavior. You’ll hear from both.

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The only typewriter shop in town has its hands full

A device that was once an office essential has been reborn as a creative tool embraced by young folks — which means Cambridge Typewriter owner Tom Furrier has been plenty busy.

10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens

We asked for suggestions, and from "Sherlock" to "Green Acres," readers responded.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his new documentary and the role of the Black church in social justice

Henry Louis Gates Jr. on his newest work for PBS, "The Black Church," premiering Feb. 16.

Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin

The Revels artist-in-residence will lead the event on Facebook Live.

Everyone loves Dr. Rick from those Progressive ads. He’s the creation of a Boston ad agency

The self-help coach keeps homeowners from turning into their parents — and helps them pronounce "quinoa."

Meet the Jamaica Plain artist who put Black kings and queens on playing cards

Sharif Muhammad wanted his kids to see themselves “reflected in a beautiful light.”

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Baker should seal eviction records and give residents a second chance

Ian Marcus Corbin

The plight of former NFL players

The numbing of America

Joseph Coughlin and Luke Yoquinto

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The Road Ahead: Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond

In this project, STAT describes 30 key moments, possible turning points that could steer the pandemic onto a different course or barometers for how the virus is reshaping our lives.

From a small N.C. town to big-city hospitals, how software infuses racism into U.S. health care

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Covid-19’s wintry mix: Dry indoor air helps the virus spread

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In the Covid-19 death of a hospital food worker, a microcosm of the pandemic

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100 top restaurants for takeout in Boston and beyond

Restaurants have 'exhausted every strategy in the playbook'

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We were both math nerds in high school’

Recipes: Beets make a sweet starting point for winter salads

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As Bruins look for balanced offense, Jake DeBrusk and David Pastrnak trade places

NBA postpones three more Spurs games amid COVID-19 outbreak

Xaverian earns first league championship since 1968 and the No. 1 seed in the Catholic Conference tournament

metro

MBTA to hold Feb. 24 public meeting on transit changes due to COVID-19 pandemic

Newton’s Countryside school plan enters ‘senior study’ phase for state funding

After an icy Tuesday, more snow is on the way to Massachusetts

Nation

‘Sink or swim, it’s your choice!’: Texas mayor who recently resigned berates those affected by the storm

Texas Republicans mocked California power outages. With their state now facing a disastrous storm, Cruz and others are facing backlash

Murkowski says she can’t fear fallout for impeachment vote

World

Pfizer-BioNTech to get EU 200 million more COVID-19 shots

Stay or go? Biden, long a critic of Afghan deployments, faces a deadline

Accusations of sexual harassment rock Greek arts world

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Impeachment over, Congress shifts focus to security failures

Trump, in scorching attack on McConnell, urges GOP to replace him

Democrat’s lawsuit accuses Trump of inciting deadly Capitol riot

business

Tripadvisor stops scheduling new vaccination appointments

Black franchise owner sues McDonald’s, cites persistent bias

Massachusetts to subsidize electric trucks in expansion of rebate program

lifestyle

Your own toasted pita chips are identical to the ones you can buy

Readers say goodbye to the wild, wonderful Border Café

Recipe: Try this delicious, easy version of the popular Indian vegetarian dish Aloo Gobhi (potatoes and cauliflower)

marijuana

Should psychedelic drugs be decriminalized in Mass.? Advocates see opening

Northampton drops controversial fees on marijuana companies

Marijuana trade group drops lawsuit against state after backlash

opinion

Massachusetts needs to test students to diagnose COVID-19 learning slide

The Grocery Stories: America’s version of a caste system

The second Trump impeachment trial: It’s all over but the outrage

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Recipe: Ease winter weariness with a luxurious bowl of pappardelle and mushroom ragu

Your own toasted pita chips are identical to the ones you can buy

travel

Matt Smith of Club Passim is about to hit the airwaves and grew up hitting the road

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Despite hardship, St. Pete’s arts scene continues to flourish

Books

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Ethan Hawke on comic books to and his many copies of ‘Godot’

Godly women and an ungodly scandal in ‘Doomed Romance’

Movies

‘Barb and Star’ land very few laughs on this Florida trip

‘Sweding’ turns Hollywood classics into DIY entertainment

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Television

Berklee student leaves ‘American Idol’ judge Luke Bryan in tears with powerful performance

Toxic love triangle blunted by sticking point in ‘Behind Her Eyes’

10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens

music

Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin

A valentine from the Boston Pops in its first-ever livestream concert

Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson

Theater/Dance

A Strindberg adaptation unfolds before an all-seeing camera in ‘Julia’

It’s a golden age for actors in their golden years

Amazon project would deliver two new theaters to the Seaport

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MBTA to hold Feb. 24 public meeting on transit changes due to COVID-19 pandemic

Newton’s Countryside school plan enters ‘senior study’ phase for state funding

Manchester, N.H., man killed in two-vehicle crash on Route 101 in Peterborough, N.H.

Obituaries

Bernard Lown, doctor at the vanguard of cardiac care, antiwar activist who shared Nobel Peace Prize, dies at 99

A groundbreaking Black woman in state and city government, Doris Bunte dies at 87

‘Everything an artist does is probably a metaphor,’ said Lois Tarlow, who died at 92