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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray passes against the Seattle Seahawks.

5 things to know about the Arizona Cardinals, who lead the NFL in yards per game

Cape Cod Central Railroad's The Polar Express train ride.

Polar Express and Christmas trains are running this season. Here's what to know if you go.

In this Sept. 30, 2013, file photo, Tony Hsieh speaks during a Grand Rapids Economic Club luncheon in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hsieh, retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, has died. Hsieh was with family when he died Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, according to a statement from DTP Companies, which he founded.

Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46

Rescued Kemp’s ridley sea turtles receive care at Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020.

Turbulent trip from Boston to New Orleans: Storms, broken plane force layover for rescued turtles

Featured

Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights

A tourist in a face mask pauses for photos with Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.

Los Angeles bans almost all public gatherings to stop virus surge

Ragged Mountain in Danbury, New Hampshire.

The New York Times calls 2 local ski resorts perfect for social distancing

Brookline Booksmith

'I think we’re bringing some happiness up here to Coolidge Corner'

Six Flags Holiday in the Park Lights.

12 COVID-friendly holiday light displays in Massachusetts

Astronaut James Irwin beside the Rover parked near the lunar module, looking northeast, Mount Hadley in the background.

NASA offers 5,000 prize for inventive ways to unload cargo from lunar rovers, spacecraft

Boston Globe

There’s a big obstacle looming for coronavirus vaccines — a strong antivaccine movement

There’s a big obstacle looming for coronavirus vaccines — a strong antivaccine movement

Mayor Marty Walsh at a morning press conference on Tuesday.

Marty Walsh rules out indoor dining shutdown if 'encouraging' COVID-19 signs continue

Comcast — Parental leave provides new mothers and fathers with time to care for a newborn, newly adopted child, or newly placed foster child. Employees may take up to 12 weeks of parental leave, with four weeks paid at 100 percent of base pay and eight weeks unpaid (an employee has the option to use paid vacation time toward the unpaid leave portion). Parental leave must be completed within 12 months of the qualifying event and, except for California employees, must be taken as one continuous leave.

Comcast is imposing a data cap on home internet use in Massachusetts

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Cam Newton shows respect for dual-threat QBs ahead of matchup against Kyler Murray

Real Estate

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (Nov. 28–29)

12 must-see open houses happening this weekend (Nov. 28–29)

Ragged Mountain in Danbury, New Hampshire.

The New York Times calls 2 local ski resorts perfect for social distancing

Brookline Food Pantry

'People are so unaware of how big food insecurity is'

2010 Honda CR-V (EX-L with Navigation).

Why did my SUV's heater stop working?