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Snow is expected in Massachusetts on Wednesday.

These maps show how much snow to expect across New England from the upcoming storm

Coming on the heels of one winter storm, more snow is in store for New England on Wednesday, with heavy rain and strong winds also in the forecast for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

See snow totals in New England

A pedestrian braced against the snow on Commonwealth Avenue.

Snow, heavy rain, and gusting winds are expected Wednesday

Snow will arrive Wednesday afternoon in Eastern Massachusetts and will change to rain between 6 p.m. and midnight as the weather system moves south to north. Rain will be heavy at times, leading to possible flooding, and winds could gust to 50 miles per hour.

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South Station is giving homeless people the cold shoulder
Homeless people seeking shelter used to be allowed to stay inside South Station past midnight, but these days, the downtown train hub is locking its doors overnight.

The campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge.

MIT students, faculty afraid to speak their minds on sensitive issues, report says

Earlier this month, the MIT faculty voted to adopt a statement of principles that promise broad protection for students and scholars who express controversial opinions.

A sixth-grader waved goodbye to her dad as she boarded a school bus at the Dudley Street stop.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Busing doesn’t improve academic outcomes for Boston students of color, study finds

Not everyone is convinced by the research — which looks narrowly at test scores and college enrollment — but for others, it serves as further evidence that it may be time for Boston to consider abandoning the busing system.

Looking down at Crawford Notch from Mount Willard.

Why do hikers keep dying in the White Mountains of New Hampshire?

With millions of visitors a year, twisted ankles and slips are bound to happen. But a small accident — or miscalculation — in these unforgiving mountains can turn catastrophic.

New tax on high incomes could generate at least $1.4 billion next year, state officials project

Narrowly passed by voters on the November ballot, the measure increases the state’s 5 percent income tax rate to 9 percent on annual income exceeding $1 million.

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s Indiana home, lawyer says

Documents with classified markings were discovered in former vice president Mike Pence’s Indiana Home last week, according to his attorney.

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Bill O’Brien is a good choice as offensive coordinator, and gives the Patriots some insurance, too
Hiring O'Brien as coordinator is a clear rebuke of Bill Belichick’s foolhardy plan to go with his offensively inexperienced buddies last season.

Patriots have their offensive coordinator, but work remains with the coaching staff

Struggling Mass. GOP had just $35,000 in its coffers, on net, treasurer says

The struggling Massachusetts Republican Party had just over $35,000 in its campaign accounts as of the end of December, far less than it reported to state campaign finance officials, according to a balance sheet circulated Tuesday by Party Treasurer Pat Crowley and obtained by the Globe.

Scott Rolen the lone former player voted into Hall of Fame by baseball writers for 2023

Steamship Authority processed more than 20,000 reservations for vehicle bookings on Martha’s Vineyard ferries but there were complaints

Dozens of protesters disrupt meeting, demand greater transparency in investigation of deadly Cambridge police shooting

The stage is set for the 95th Academy Awards nominations announcement at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills on Jan. 24, 2023.

Globe film critic Odie Henderson reacts to Oscar noms and tallies up his bets

As usual, there were some big snubs and a few even bigger surprises. Henderson's prayers were answered in at least one category — a mixed blessing.

See the full list of Oscar nominees How to watch the nominees for best picture

M&Ms will take an "indefinite pause" from its spokescandies.

DEVRA FIRST

Who’s afraid of M&Ms?

When inclusion is on the ingredients list, candy becomes red meat.

The exterior of the Lego offices in Enfield, Conn. The company said Tuesday it would be moving its North American offices to a to-be-determined location in Boston by the end of 2026.

Lego’s North American headquarters is coming to Boston

The toymaker could bring hundreds of jobs to Mass. as part of moving its main US office from Enfield, Conn., with plans to grow once they get here.

Opinion

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Germany dawdles on tanks as Kyiv waits

Vladimir Putin is expected to launch a spring offensive, and Ukraine needs heavy weapons to resist it.

JEFF JACOBY

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Who called the cops on the East Boston substation protesters?

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Family, heritage, and community all play a powerful role in maintaining the health and wellness of a city’s residents. Our health equity tour of Chicago’s Little Village shows a neighborhood emblematic of these ideas. Next up: Durham, North Carolina.

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Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

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Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

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Suspect in shootings at Northern California farms was employee

An agricultural worker killed seven people in back-to-back shooting sprees at two mushroom farms that had employed him in Northern California and the massacre is believed to be a “workplace violence incident,” officials said Tuesday.

US and Germany are set to send tanks to Ukraine
The US and Germany are poised to announce they’ll provide their main battle tanks to Ukraine, offering Kyiv a powerful new weapon to counter Russia.

RI POLITICS

R.I. Supreme Court asked to remove newly appointed Chariho school committee member

The legal battle reflects a larger ideological battle over public education, with a regional school committee split between liberals and conservatives.

Microbiome firm Finch Therapeutics cuts 95 percent of its workforce

The Somerville biotech is ditching advanced-stage studies of a pill made with bacteria taken from human feces.

Jennifer Coolidge will be the Hasty Pudding’s 2023 Woman of the Year
Coolidge, 61, has had a career resurgence, recently winning a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her star turn as Tanya McQuoid in the HBO hit, “White Lotus.”

State education leaders question teacher payroll issues in Boston Public Schools

During Tuesday's state board of education meeting, board members questioned if the state should amend its mandated agreement for the Boston Public Schools improvement plan to include payroll issues in the district.

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Do you have a tip about something that needs to be investigated? Do you have documents or data we should dig into? We want to hear from you.

‘Terrible,’ ‘inconvenient,’ ‘aggravating’: Some commuters use ‘all the bad words’ for North Station’s new fare gates

The gates are meant to help curb fare evasion, to which the MBTA loses more than $30 million each year, according to one analysis.

This state senator drafted legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technology — with some help from ChatGPT
The chatbot is already helping get some work done on Beacon Hill, although it might not be too happy about the goal.

Mass. high school where lights have been stuck on for over a year gets ‘Saturday Night Live’ call out
Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham got a shoutout on the “Weekend Update” segment, anchored by Michael Che and Harvard alum Colin Jost.

Here’s why the lights at this high school have been on for more than a year

THE FINE PRINT

Now is a good time to shop for a used car
Prices are still above pre-pandemic levels, but the downward trend in used vehicles “is undeniable at this point,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst for iSeeCars.com, a Woburn-based national car search engine.

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"Aoxomoxoa,” 1969, Machine lithograph, first printing, by Rick Griffin

Vast collection of Grateful Dead concert posters is truckin’ to Fall River

The Emerson String Quartet — violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, cellist Paul Watkins, and violist Lawrence Dutton — at its farewell performance on Sunday afternoon in Jordan Hall.

Emerson Quartet bids farewell to Boston

Brookline native Alex Edelman is bringing "Just for Us" to the Calderwood Pavilion for a two-week run in April.

Alex Edelman is bringing his hit solo show ‘Just for Us’ home to Boston

Karen Tran hides needle felted animals around Boston.

Local TikToker spreads joy throughout Boston with cute felted animals

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A bird in the hand is . . . an excellent way to get avian flu, quips one reader.

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Old saws get new teeth

The Treasury Department announced that it had begun taking measures Thursday to prevent a default on government debt, as Congress heads toward a high-stakes clash between Democrats and Republicans over raising the borrowing limit.

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Six climate activists and community residents were arrested in East Boston on Jan. 17 while protesting the construction of a controversial electrical substation.

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A Chelsea public school 5th grader takes an online class from inside the cafeteria in February 2021.

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Sidetrack students find a piece of machinery in an abandoned building on the Boston waterfront while exploring the city.

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Legislation addresses root causes of health disparities in the state

New legislation addresses root causes of health disparities in the state

These maps show how much snow to expect across New England from the upcoming storm

Coming on the heels of one winter storm, more snow is in store for New England on Wednesday, with heavy rain and strong winds also in the forecast for Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

State Police search for missing Brookfield woman yields no evidence Tuesday; next steps being evaluated

A State Police dive team searched rivers and ponds in Brookfield Tuesday searching for evidence of missing 35-year-old Brittany Tee. A ground search near the home where she was last scene also yielded no evidence, State Police said.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Busing doesn’t improve academic outcomes for Boston students of color, study finds

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Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes is designated for assignment, Alex Cora says

The 32-year-old righty, a former All-Star, struggled last season, posting a 4.31 ERA with eight saves.

Shrewsbury senior captain Katie Vona (right) attempts to score from behind the net during a recent matchup against Andover. Nicknamed "Big Time," Vona has delivered timely goals in big moments for the second-ranked Colonials in their 10-0-1 start.

GIRLS' HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

Girls’ hockey notebook: A strong conference schedule, and a quartet of strong senior leaders, has Shrewsbury off to an unbeaten start

A move to the Merrimack Valley Conference/Dual County League has served to toughen up the second-ranked Colonials (10-0-1).

Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka tops American Jessica Pegula; Stefanos Tsitsipas into semis

Azarenka opened up about her struggles with anxiety after reaching another semifinal in Melbourne.

MLB

Scott Rolen the lone former player voted into Hall of Fame by baseball writers for 2023

NFL

Panthers interview Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for head coaching job

Women's college basketball notebook

How Harvard women’s basketball’s Gabby Anderson is showing off her artistry, on and off the court

Business

Former Yankee Candle corporate office to close

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Senators fault Ticketmaster ‘monopoly’ for Taylor Swift debacle

Senators on Tuesday blamed Live Nation Entertainment Inc.’s market dominance for soaring ticket prices and a terrible customer experience — complaints illustrated by the company’s Ticketmaster unit bungling the massive demand for Taylor Swift tickets last year.

Twitter faces lawsuits over unpaid rent for US HQ, UK office

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South Station is giving homeless people the cold shoulder

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Globe Magazine

The big stink: How a proposed landfill is roiling a tiny New Hampshire town

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Denied a state job because she was Black, she took a stand. And became a hero.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I asked him his age and he said 23, and I gasped and started laughing’

The Chocolate Expo will set up shop for a day in Wilmington.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Jan. 23-29

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Katherine Clark and the myth of bad parenting

Snow, heavy rain, and gusting winds are expected Wednesday

Struggling Mass. GOP had just $35,000 in its coffers, on net, treasurer says

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Adalberto Mondesí figures to give the Red Sox depth up the middle.

Red Sox trade for infielder Adalberto Mondesí

With Bill O’Brien on board, what’s next for Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, and the rest of the Patriots’ coaching staff?

Bill O’Brien is a good choice as offensive coordinator, and gives the Patriots some insurance, too

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MIT students, faculty afraid to speak their minds on sensitive issues, report says

New tax on high incomes could generate at least $1.4 billion next year, state officials project

The Washington Post lays off 20 journalists

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Aides to former vice president Mike Pence found a small number of documents with classified markings at his home in Indiana during a search last week.

Classified documents found at Pence’s home in Indiana

Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s Indiana home, lawyer says

Nation

This surveillance video image released by the Yakima Police Department showed a suspect sought in a shooting at a convenience store in Yakima, Wash., early Tuesday.

Suspect sought after 3 killed in convenience store shooting

Suspect in shootings at Northern California farms was employee

Shooting that killed 2 at Des Moines youth program was targeted, police say

World

A US Army Abrams battle tank was in Poland for exercises.

US and Germany are set to send tanks to Ukraine

Poland asks Germany for tank OK; Ukraine targets corruption

Finland’s top diplomat hints at joining NATO without Sweden

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The headquarters of Microsoft in Redmond, Wash.

With Microsoft layoffs, there is the 800-number question

Who called the cops on the East Boston substation protesters?

An immigrant from East Boston has been missing for two months. Where is the nonstop coverage?

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Jennifer Coolidge attends the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza Jan. 15, 2023.

Jennifer Coolidge will be the Hasty Pudding’s 2023 Woman of the Year

Controversy, frivolity mark day one of Paris Fashion Week

Do we take a leap of faith?

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Eileen Yin-Fei Lo, who taught Americans how to cook Chinese food, dies at 85

Fall in love with this Bundt pan

travel

New gear for new priorities

Traveling while old(er)*

YouTube travel vlogger Damon Dominique on his new book, going ‘unplugged,’ and Paris, Texas

Arts

Victoria Sunnergren is the Shelburne Museum's first associate curator of Native American art.

Shelburne Museum hires curator of Native American Art

10-plus eye-catching art exhibitions from Boston to the Berkshires to Portland

At the MFA, ‘Hear Me Now’ tells the story of enslaved Black potters

Books

Her debut novel was a bestseller. Then her agent told her to stop writing fiction. Now, Laura Zigman is back.

A fragile island community faces destruction in Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Harding’s ‘This Other Eden’

In Selby Wynn Schwartz’s ‘After Sappho,’ long-listed for the 2022 Booker Prize, the Greek poet empowers women artists to push against traditional boundaries

These maps show how much snow to expect across New England from the upcoming storm

Snow, heavy rain, and gusting winds are expected Wednesday

shirley leung South Station is giving homeless people the cold shoulder Homeless people seeking shelter used to be allowed to stay inside South Station past midnight, but these days, the downtown train hub is locking its doors overnight.

MIT students, faculty afraid to speak their minds on sensitive issues, report says

Busing doesn’t improve academic outcomes for Boston students of color, study finds

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New tax on high incomes could generate at least $1.4 billion next year, state officials project

Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s Indiana home, lawyer says

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Struggling Mass. GOP had just $35,000 in its coffers, on net, treasurer says

Scott Rolen the lone former player voted into Hall of Fame by baseball writers for 2023

Steamship Authority processed more than 20,000 reservations for vehicle bookings on Martha’s Vineyard ferries but there were complaints

Dozens of protesters disrupt meeting, demand greater transparency in investigation of deadly Cambridge police shooting

Globe film critic Odie Henderson reacts to Oscar noms and tallies up his bets

Who’s afraid of M&Ms?

Lego’s North American headquarters is coming to Boston

Germany dawdles on tanks as Kyiv waits

Trump, Biden, and the double standard on mishandling classified documents

Ron DeSantis’s fear of American history

Congress is heading toward a rude (re)awakening on the US debt

Who called the cops on the East Boston substation protesters?

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US and Germany are set to send tanks to Ukraine The US and Germany are poised to announce they’ll provide their main battle tanks to Ukraine, offering Kyiv a powerful new weapon to counter Russia.

R.I. Supreme Court asked to remove newly appointed Chariho school committee member

Microbiome firm Finch Therapeutics cuts 95 percent of its workforce

Jennifer Coolidge will be the Hasty Pudding’s 2023 Woman of the Year Coolidge, 61, has had a career resurgence, recently winning a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her star turn as Tanya McQuoid in the HBO hit, “White Lotus.”

State education leaders question teacher payroll issues in Boston Public Schools

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‘Terrible,’ ‘inconvenient,’ ‘aggravating’: Some commuters use ‘all the bad words’ for North Station’s new fare gates

This state senator drafted legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technology — with some help from ChatGPT The chatbot is already helping get some work done on Beacon Hill, although it might not be too happy about the goal.

Mass. high school where lights have been stuck on for over a year gets ‘Saturday Night Live’ call out Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham got a shoutout on the “Weekend Update” segment, anchored by Michael Che and Harvard alum Colin Jost.

THE FINE PRINT Now is a good time to shop for a used car Prices are still above pre-pandemic levels, but the downward trend in used vehicles “is undeniable at this point,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst for iSeeCars.com, a Woburn-based national car search engine.

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Vast collection of Grateful Dead concert posters is truckin’ to Fall River

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May I have a word: Old saws get new teeth

Congress is heading toward a rude (re)awakening on the US debt

Who called the cops on the East Boston substation protesters?

Recovering from COVID-19 learning loss

D-Day gave us duck boats. The 21st century military might provide new ways to get around, too.

The radical, forgotten experiment in educational integration that changed my life

Metro

Legislation addresses root causes of health disparities in the state

These maps show how much snow to expect across New England from the upcoming storm

State Police search for missing Brookfield woman yields no evidence Tuesday; next steps being evaluated

Busing doesn’t improve academic outcomes for Boston students of color, study finds

Sports

Red Sox reliever Matt Barnes is designated for assignment, Alex Cora says

Girls’ hockey notebook: A strong conference schedule, and a quartet of strong senior leaders, has Shrewsbury off to an unbeaten start

Two-time Australian Open champ Victoria Azarenka tops American Jessica Pegula; Stefanos Tsitsipas into semis

Scott Rolen the lone former player voted into Hall of Fame by baseball writers for 2023

Panthers interview Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for head coaching job

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Former Yankee Candle corporate office to close

Senators fault Ticketmaster ‘monopoly’ for Taylor Swift debacle

Twitter faces lawsuits over unpaid rent for US HQ, UK office

South Station is giving homeless people the cold shoulder

The big stink: How a proposed landfill is roiling a tiny New Hampshire town

Denied a state job because she was Black, she took a stand. And became a hero.

shirley leung

South Station is giving homeless people the cold shoulder
Homeless people seeking shelter used to be allowed to stay inside South Station past midnight, but these days, the downtown train hub is locking its doors overnight.

christopher l. gasper

Bill O’Brien is a good choice as offensive coordinator, and gives the Patriots some insurance, too
Hiring O'Brien as coordinator is a clear rebuke of Bill Belichick’s foolhardy plan to go with his offensively inexperienced buddies last season.

US and Germany are set to send tanks to Ukraine
The US and Germany are poised to announce they’ll provide their main battle tanks to Ukraine, offering Kyiv a powerful new weapon to counter Russia.

Jennifer Coolidge will be the Hasty Pudding’s 2023 Woman of the Year
Coolidge, 61, has had a career resurgence, recently winning a Golden Globe and an Emmy for her star turn as Tanya McQuoid in the HBO hit, “White Lotus.”

Send The Boston Globe a confidential news tip
Do you have a tip about something that needs to be investigated? Do you have documents or data we should dig into? We want to hear from you.

This state senator drafted legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technology — with some help from ChatGPT
The chatbot is already helping get some work done on Beacon Hill, although it might not be too happy about the goal.

Mass. high school where lights have been stuck on for over a year gets ‘Saturday Night Live’ call out
Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham got a shoutout on the “Weekend Update” segment, anchored by Michael Che and Harvard alum Colin Jost.

THE FINE PRINT

Now is a good time to shop for a used car
Prices are still above pre-pandemic levels, but the downward trend in used vehicles “is undeniable at this point,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst for iSeeCars.com, a Woburn-based national car search engine.