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Dr. Megan Ranney, an emergency room physician at Rhode Island Hospital, stands for a portrait in Providence, R.I., Feb. 24, 2021. A myriad of factors in the state, including population density second only to New Jersey and a high percentage of elderly people in nursing homes, set the stage for a frightening epidemic surge. (David Degner/New York Times)

Dr. Megan Ranney studies gun violence. What she had to say about Biden’s steps toward firearm violence prevention.

BOSTON, MA - 12/07/2020: 08walshcuts --The MBTA during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic with a passenger wearing a mask in a non crowded train in the morning headed out of South Station, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh on Monday blasted proposed service cuts to the MBTA, asserting during a news conference that the measures would harm the most vulnerable city residents and cut hundreds of jobs. Let's take a look at t commuters (David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO

'Wear masks in perpetuity? The world has truly gone mad.'

Jaylen Brown's big night led the Celtics over the Lakers.

5 takeaways as Jaylen Brown's 40-point night leads Celtics over short-handed Lakers

Boston-04/07/21 A long line waitrs outside the Hynes Convention Center where the CO)VID vaccine was given. Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia took buses up to Boston on orders from FEMA to give the COVID vaccinations to the thousands of people at the Hynes Convention Center who have appointments there. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)

Vaccine eligibility expands Monday to all Mass. adults. Here are tips for booking an appointment ASAP.

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Listed: Author turns a new chapter and markets her Leather District penthouse

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 15: Taylor Hall #71 of the Boston Bruins celebrates with Jeremy Lauzon #55 and Patrice Bergeron #37 after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at TD Garden on April 15, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeat the Islanders 4-1. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

3 takeaways as Taylor Hall gets first goal with Bruins in 4-1 defeat of Islanders

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4 Mass. chocolate shops are among the best in the country

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The next owner of the Lizzie Borden house took an ax — and saw an opportunity to entertain guests

Alex Verdugo hit a three-run double on Thursday.

Here's Alex Verdugo's amusing description of game-tying double vs. Twins

In this July 21, 2020 file photo, a man opens social media app 'TikTok' on his cell phone, in Islamabad, Pakistan.

What's your favorite local TikTok account? We're making a list.

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Top Shelf Cookies will soon open a storefront in Dorchester

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Cheating allegations engulf Dartmouth medical school

Cheating allegations engulf Dartmouth medical school

Boston-04/07/21 A long line waitrs outside the Hynes Convention Center where the CO)VID vaccine was given. Navy medical doctors, nurses and corpsmen from Viginia took buses up to Boston on orders from FEMA to give the COVID vaccinations to the thousands of people at the Hynes Convention Center who have appointments there. Photo by John Tlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)

Vaccine eligibility expands Monday to all Mass. adults. Here are tips for booking an appointment ASAP.

Suzanne Ianni (blue jacket) and Mark G. Sahady (bottom right) inside the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Natick Town Meeting voted to condemn the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. One of their members was there.

Cam Newton's abdominal injury has reportedly caused him quite a bit of pain.

Cam Newton worked out at Boston College

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Spring House Hunt: How the bid was won

Spring House Hunt: How the bid was won

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have split

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4 Mass. chocolate shops are among the best in the country

Boston.com readers share their beautiful photos of spring in bloom