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Universities nationwide under fire from right-wing leaders seeking ‘a more traditional American society’

The turmoil at Harvard leading up to Claudine Gay’s resignation isn’t the first time politicians have felt emboldened to weigh in on university affairs.
‘Difficult beyond words’: Harvard president Gay resigns A timeline of Claudine Gay’s tumultuous tenure as Harvard president
shirley leung

What does Claudine Gay’s resignation say about the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

It will be debated for a long time whether Harvard’s first Black president was qualified for the job.
Analysis: How a proxy fight over campus politics brought down Harvard’s president Bill Ackman says Harvard board should quit next after Claudine Gay

Penny Pritzker, senior fellow of Harvard Corporation, faces scrutiny after Claudine Gay’s resignation as president

A former Obama administration official and an heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, Penny Pritzker led the search to hire Claudine Gay as the university's president.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Here’s what we know about the approaching winter storm right now
The strength and track of the storm will determine whether or not we see a few inches or more than 6 inches of snow.

These maps show how much snow Southern New England could receive from first storm of year

Seasonably cold air will overtake the Northeast later this week, setting us up for what could be our first significant snowfall of the season.

What is Damp January, the alternative trend to going dry?

The latest challenge taking the Internet by storm is a less strict approach to reducing alcohol consumption.
Restaurant and food trends for 2024: What to expect from the dining scene this year

Tell us: Are you going to stop buying new stuff this year?

Maybe 2024 is the year you finally realize you have too much stuff clogging up your closet and garage and actually want to do something about it.

The New Year’s COVID surge is here

While some on the front lines say they are seeing more COVID infections now than at this time last year, most say hospitalizations have still not reached last year’s levels.
Tracking COVID, RSV, and the flu in Massachusetts

Police seek shooter after imam is critically wounded outside mosque in Newark, New Jersey

A New Jersey imam was shot and critically wounded outside a mosque in the state’s largest city, authorities said as officers worked to identify and arrest the shooter.

Green Line shutdowns begin Wednesday. Here’s what to know.

On Wednesday, the MBTA launched a staggered shutdown of the Green Line to allow for the elimination of slow zones and to repair critical construction mistakes on the Medford extension.

Security increased at Lynn high school after slayings of two teenagers and spike in gun violence in city
A uniformed police officer will be present at Lynn Classical High School when classes are in session as authorities seek to clamp down on “gang related” violence.

Four children killed in house fire in Somers, Conn., officials said
The children who died were aged 5, 6, 8, and 12, officials said. Somers is about 16 miles southeast of Springfield.

N.Y. woman indicted in alleged romance scam that stole $300,000 from Mass. woman
A grand jury has indicted a N.Y. woman on charges she participated in a scheme to “catfish” a Massachusetts woman who believed she had an online relationship with a CIA agent-diamond mine owner, handing over more than $300,000.

Aaron Rodgers ignites feud with Jimmy Kimmel after Jeffrey Epstein comment
"Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court," the late-night host wrote on social media in response to a comment Rodgers made on "The Pat McAfee Show."

Iran says at least 103 people killed, 211 wounded in bombing at ceremony honoring slain general

‘We can’t stand helpless’: Boston-area doctors struggle to provide humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza

 Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

How a billionaire grocer from New Hampshire built one of Boston’s biggest tech companies

With the rise of his warehouse automation firm Symbotic, Rick Cohen has become an unlikely leader in the exploding robotics and AI sector.
Veteran biotech entrepreneur Harvey Berger to lead startup Kojin Therapeutics
ADDRESS

From card bowls to laundry chutes, remnants of our housing history

In some cases, they provide an extra dose of charm, like small love letters from an era when everything wasn’t done with a smartphone in hand.
christopher l. gasper

Is Bill Belichick the right coach to rebuild the Patriots into a contender?

He is the greatest coach in franchise history, but he has been unable or unwilling to fully recognize his team’s shortcomings and his own for a while.
Your view: Is it time to move on from Belichick?
Opinion
EDITORIAL

After Claudine Gay’s resignation, Harvard needs to take a hard look at its own leadership

The last year has to raise legitimate questions about whether the same group of people, operating the same way, under the same board chair, can make the right decisions for the university.
JEFF JACOBY

The Endangered Species Act hasn’t restored endangered species
Steven Pinker

A five-point plan to save Harvard from itself
IDEAS | ANDREW LIANG

The federal debt is even worse than it looks
SCOT LEHIGH

Chris Christie sees — and tries to seize — his moment
Beyond the Gilded Gate

The $600,000 problem. Why does it cost so much to build housing in Boston, and what can we do about it?

Many forces drive the housing crisis here, and the sky-high cost of construction is one of the most powerful.
Calculator: How costs affect construction of an apartment building

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East Boston man charged with assaulting woman in apartment with her children present on New Year’s Day

An East Boston man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he assaulted and seriously injured a woman in an apartment where her children were present on New Year’s, authorities said.

Mass. receives $4.6 million in federal funds to help protect the North Atlantic right whale

Massachusetts is getting over $4.6 million in federal funds to support an array of conservation efforts for the endangered North Atlantic right whale, according to the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

Three men arrested after leading police on chase in Boxford, Rowley and crashing car in Georgetown

The men were arrested after crashing their vehicle on Tuesday, State Police said.

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies.
Slashed free of Disney’s copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films.

AS I SEE IT
Lessons on living from Patrick O’Brien
“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers.

Healey to headline call for Biden write-in campaign in New Hampshire
Thursday’s virtual meeting featuring Governor Maura Healey is intended to help recruit volunteers for the Jan. 23 primary.

Globe Santa

Half a century of remembering Globe Santa
Joseph A. Milano, president of Boston’s Union Oyster House, has many titles and many interests, but an initiative that’s particularly close to his heart is Globe Santa.

Recommended reads

Beth Teitell

Is a ‘sleep divorce’ good for your relationship — or as ominous as it sounds?

Cameron Diaz wants to “normalize” separate bedrooms. But what about cuddling?

And now, AI will bring you the nightly news
A California startup called Channel 1 plans to launch the first TV news network driven by artificial intelligence, with stories read by lifelike, animated digital avatars rather than real people.

In wake of Burlington, Vt., shooting, experts say hate crime prosecutions are difficult and uncommon
The result is that even as reports of hate incidents grow yearly, they are often not met with legal action explicitly condemning hate.

Tom Brady says he was planning to come out of retirement, again, in 2023
The former Patriots quarterback ended his 2023 recap Instagram post with an interesting tidbit, saying his confidants foiled his plan to unretire for a second time when they held a surprise retirement bash for him in May.

Culture & Lifestyle

Three local writers’ group members turn six years of dedication into published memoirs

Good news: ‘Slow Horses’ to continue run for another season

10 artists we can’t wait to hear in 2024

Dominic West of ‘The Crown’ speaks of falling-out between him and Prince Harry

Special Projects

Listen to ‘Murder in Boston’

Presented in association with HBO, “Murder in Boston: The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting,” is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

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

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Elissa Ely

The little chapel near the fish tank
JOAN VENNOCHI

The big life of Boston redevelopment director Stephen Coyle
SCOT LEHIGH

Chris Christie sees — and tries to seize — his moment
Maëlys Amat and Michelle Silver

Xylazine, a new scourge in the drug addiction crisis
EDITORIAL

It could have been worse
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Security increased at Lynn high school after slayings of two teenagers and spike in gun violence in city

A uniformed police officer will be present at Lynn Classical High School when classes are in session as authorities seek to clamp down on “gang related” violence.

The New Year’s COVID surge is here

While some on the front lines say they are seeing more COVID infections now than at this time last year, most say hospitalizations have still not reached last year’s levels.

N.H.’s highest court to hear case on controversial airport project

Million Air’s proposed jet refueling station has faced opposition on environmental grounds by a neighboring competitor. The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a renter can appeal this case, or if only landowners are able to do so.

Universities nationwide under fire from right-wing leaders seeking ‘a more traditional American society’

The turmoil at Harvard leading up to Claudine Gay’s resignation isn’t the first time politicians have felt emboldened to weigh in on university affairs.

Sports

Aaron Rodgers ignites feud with Jimmy Kimmel after Jeffrey Epstein comment

"Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court," the late-night host wrote on social media in response to a comment Rodgers made on "The Pat McAfee Show."
christopher l. gasper

Is Bill Belichick the right coach to rebuild the Patriots into a contender?

He is the greatest coach in franchise history, but he has been unable or unwilling to fully recognize his team’s shortcomings and his own for a while.
ben volin | on football

The final week of the NFL regular season should be electric. Here’s what to watch for.

Week 18 is loaded with crucial division matchups, and several teams are facing a win-or-go-home scenario.
NBA

Watch 6-foot-2-inch Ja Morant dunk on 7-3 Victor Wembanyama
THUNDER 127, CELTICS 123

Winning streak ends in Oklahoma City, as contending Thunder prove just enough to stop Celtics
BRUINS 4, BLUE JACKETS 1

New line combo ignites Bruins to fourth straight victory

Business

N.H.’s highest court to hear case on controversial airport project

Million Air’s proposed jet refueling station has faced opposition on environmental grounds by a neighboring competitor. The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether a renter can appeal this case, or if only landowners are able to do so.

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies.

Slashed free of Disney’s copyright as of Monday, the iconic character from “Steamboat Willie” is already the focus of two horror films.

Bill Ackman says Harvard board should quit next after Claudine Gay
ADDRESS

Ask the Remodeler: Condensation issues on brick and piping
magazine
Globe Magazine

Dave Barry’s 2023 year in review
GLOBE MAGAZINE

The 1980s dream team that made WBZ news must-see TV in New England
MISS CONDUCT

Miss Conduct’s four tips for a happier new year in 2024

CONNECTIONS

New Year’s Eve will be our street’s 1,386th dance party. Here’s why we celebrate.

metro

These maps show how much snow Southern New England could receive from first storm of year

Bill Ackman says Harvard board should quit next after Claudine Gay

Cambridge city councilors elect Simmons to third mayoral term

sports

‘That [expletive] was terrible’: Jayson Tatum agrees with Gordon Hayward that winning was not Celtics’ primary focus in 2018-19

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper fined $300,000 for throwing drink in direction of fans

What Bailey Zappe had to say about Patriots drafting another QB, Trent Brown’s benching, and more on WEEI

business

Home of the Week: Study overlooking Natick lake will test your work ethic

Tell us: Are you going to stop buying new stuff this year?

How a billionaire grocer from New Hampshire built one of Boston’s biggest tech companies

politics

Nikki Haley, Donald Trump ramp up ads in N.H. ahead of presidential primary

3 debates planned in N.H. as 2024 presidential primary nears

Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot over role in Jan. 6 attack

Nation

The New Year’s COVID surge is here

Several Midwestern cities are going to be counted again like it’s 2020

Body of missing Florida woman found in retention pond after nearly 12 years, volunteer divers say

World

1 soldier killed, 12 injured in attack in Colombia blamed on drug cartel

Israel’s Mossad chief vows to hunt down Hamas members a day after senior figure killed in strike

Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war in deal brokered by United Arab Emirates

opinion

In defense of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’s courageous decision to keep Trump off the ballot

Will Congress fail Ukraine? Putin and Xi are watching.

Reality bites. Here’s how to keep a vacation glow going.

lifestyle

Aaron Rodgers ignites feud with Jimmy Kimmel after Jeffrey Epstein comment

Tom Brady says he was planning to come out of retirement, again, in 2023

Thru-hiker Jesse Cody is going the distance for mental health

food & dining

Tawakal Halal Café closes in East Boston; Soleil signs off in Nubian Square

What is Damp January, the alternative trend to going dry?

8 pop-up restaurants and food events worth checking out in Rhode Island in January 2024

travel

Where to go cross-country skiing in New England with kids

The untold stories behind some of our travel writer’s favorite moments of 2023

Alligators and crabs in paradise

Arts

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies.

Fountain Street Gallery prepares for farewell

With antique portraits of Black Americans, Mickalene Thomas assembles a powerful chorus

Books

Three local writers’ group members turn six years of dedication into published memoirs

How do you live with creatures who ate your hostas to the ground? Erika Howsare provokes questions about our wild neighbors in ‘The Age of Deer’

Annual search for the white whale commences this weekend during the Moby-Dick Marathon

Movies

First Pooh, now Mickey. In public domain, early Mickey Mouse version will star in horror movies.

Barack Obama’s 2023 list of favorite films includes two made in Mass.

The unparalleled reign of Latifah, hip-hop’s one and only Queen

Television

Aaron Rodgers ignites feud with Jimmy Kimmel after Jeffrey Epstein comment

Good news: ‘Slow Horses’ to continue run for another season

‘Only Murders in the Building’ and ‘Yellowstone’: a moveable feast?

music

Mark your calendars, music fans: It’s going to be a packed year of concerts, films, and festivals

10 artists we can’t wait to hear in 2024

Winter warmth awaits, courtesy of a cornucopia of upcoming classical concerts

Theater/Dance

12 New Year’s Eve comedy shows for a last laugh at 2023

Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered

A ‘Die Hard’ diehard creates ‘Yippee Ki Yay,’ and the Huntington gets in on the action

Health

Top 6 health care stories to watch in Rhode Island in 2024

CVS to launch new pharmacy reimbursement model aimed at simplifying drug pricing

Many Americans ration insulin to save money. One nonprofit is trying to make the life-saving drug more affordable.

Obituaries

Peter Magubane, 91, who fought apartheid with a camera, dies

Influential people we lost in 2023

Les McCann, pianist, singer, and soul jazz pioneer, dies at 88