Omicron by the numbers: Five things we know about the new variant
Since Omicron was discovered a few weeks ago, initial data has emerged that provides researchers an early glimpse at how serious the new variant could be. Here's a look at five numbers that shed light on Omicron.
COVID-19: THE LATEST
Nearly $160 million later, the state’s COVID-19 contact tracing program is ending
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Area school districts report national threat shared on TikTok
School districts across the state have become aware of a TikTok post shared widely this week that refers to a threat to safety “for every school in the USA” on Friday. They do not believe there is a credible threat.
School districts across the state have become aware of a TikTok post shared widely this week that refers to a threat to safety “for every school in the USA” on Friday. They do not believe there is a credible threat.
SPOTLIGHT FOLLLOW-UP
Spotlight: Boston’s hospital chiefs moonlight on corporate boards at rates far beyond the national level
In less than a year, the number of Boston hospital chiefs on corporate boards is down by half
The new heads of Boston Children’s, Mass. General, and Brigham and Women’s differ from their predecessors in not serving on paid corporate boards. But it’s unclear if the change signals that hospital trustees plan to tighten policies.
Lobstering, climate change, and Maine. Read 7 takeaways from our ‘Lobster Trap’ series
The bounteous catch that brought wealth to fishing families is declining, as climate change warms the Gulf of Maine. A way of life is on the line, but lobstermen can't, or won't, imagine another.
N.H.’s Hassan announces her support for scrapping filibuster to advance voting rights legislation
While Hassan has supported a pair of voting rights bills under discussion, her position on whether she would back efforts to scrap the 60-vote threshold under filibuster rules for a simple 50-vote majority to pass the bill had been murky until now.
Mass. coronavirus at a glance
9 places around Boston where you can get into the holiday spirit (for free)
Every holiday season comes with a gamut of things to do and gifts to buy, and it can take a toll on the old wallet. That got us thinking about some activities in and around the city where you can revel in the holiday spirit for free.
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