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Multiple people have been shot at a high school in Perry, Iowa; suspect dead, police say

Authorities found “multiple gunshot victims” at Perry High School and sources said one victim is an administrator and that the shooter is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Forecasters weigh in on intensity, timing of developing winter storm
Anywhere from 1 to over 6 inches of snow could fall, even rain in some spots, but meteorologists don’t expect a “blockbuster” event for New England.

Maps: See how much snow New England could receive

Teenagers among the victims of early morning rollover crash on Morrissey Boulevard that killed two

The single-car crash happened near the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. All four people in the car were ejected when it rolled over multiple times.

Donald Trump received millions from foreign governments as president, House report finds

Donald Trump’s businesses received at least $7.8 million from 20 foreign governments during his presidency, according to new documents released by House Democrats on Thursday.

Karen Read’s lawyers want judge to unseal Norfolk district attorney’s letters to federal authorities about murder investigation

Prosecutors had filed a motion to have the letters sealed. Read’s defense team wants them to be publicly available.

Senate passes bill to address wheelchair repairs that can drag on for months
A supplier would have to provide a new chair or a refund if repeated attempts at fixes don’t work

Amid unrelenting overdose crisis, Mass. lawmakers consider bill to legalize lifesaving fentanyl test strips

Fentanyl test strips have become a vital tool in stemming overdose deaths. Yet a decades-old law that classifies them as illegal drug paraphernalia has limited their distribution.

Iran suspects suicide bombers launched attack killing 84 as purported Islamic State claim circulates

Names of Jeffrey Epstein associates released as part of lawsuit

 Jeffrey Epstein documents: Here’s what we know so far

In Gloucester, ‘Above the Fold’ celebrates those behind the lens

The Cape Ann Museum celebrates the photojournalists and photojournalistic tradition of the Gloucester Daily Times.

Claudine Gay’s resignation was a mainstream victory for conservative media

While there were plenty of the usual appeals to ideology over Gay’s handling of antisemitism on campus, the most distinguishing content was based on vintage news reporting.
Nikki Haley says she would go after tax-exempt status for universities, in reference to Harvard

Harvard’s federal funding likely isn’t in danger, but it’s leverage for lawmakers to push changes amid controversy

Claudine Gay’s resignation as Harvard’s president hasn’t ended the university’s troubles with its congressional critics.

How does Harvard choose its president, anyway?
The Cambridge institution is unique in how it chose Claudine Gay, and her predecessors, to lead the school.

How three undecided New Hampshire voters are making their GOP primary decisions
The alchemy of how any individual settles on a political candidate is more unpredictable and complex than reams of polls could ever capture. Hear how these GOP voters are making their decisions.

James Pindell | ANALYSIS

Christie could have dropped out this week. But after Haley’s Civil War comments, it’s now complicated.

His moment for influence is passing quickly, so why is he still in the presidential race, if it looks impossible to win?
‘Every single thing that he’s said has been a lie’: Haley hits Trump in N.H. Care about Trump’s odds of becoming president? Then pay attention to N.H.

‘Neighborhood traffic circles’ spin into Somerville

The traffic calming measures were deployed in recent months in three spots in the city. Officials say they can help slow down drivers and potentially save lives.

Boston historic preservation director wants to spotlight city’s hidden stories

Murray Miller wants to continue highlighting neglected narratives, from how communities of color were decimated by urban renewal policies to how the queer nightlife in Boston once defined Scollay Square.

How to watch this year’s Golden Globes

The annual awards show honoring the best of movie and television returns this weekend.

I was just a borderline Madonna fan at first — and then her second decade happened

Her '90s catalog is what ultimately led to my Madonnaissance.
LOVE LETTERS

Messy divorce, but are we still in love?

We’re still in touch – in secret.
Opinion
Carine Hajjar

To rebuild, Harvard needs to reform DEI culture

The events of Harvard’s tumultuous year are rooted in the school’s inability to accommodate heterodox viewpoints.
LETTERS

A new, and cloudy, day at Harvard: Readers weigh Gay’s resignation
JOAN VENNOCHI

What is Ray Flynn’s legacy in light of the Charles Stuart case?
Ryan D. Enos

When the mob came for the university
IDEAS | LEIF WEATHERBY

The misguided idea that universities are left-wing hotbeds
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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Definitive Healthcare in Framingham cuts 154 jobs
It’s the third round of layoffs at the health data firm in the past year.

He killed his molester as a teenager. Should he be spared deportation?
Months away from finishing his prison sentence, the US government told Marco Flores it planned to deport him to his native El Salvador — a place he had not seen since he was 6 years old.

NCAA agrees to $920 million, eight-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships
An estimated 57 percent of the deal ($65 million annually) is tied to the women's basketball tournament, which the NCAA has been accused of undervaluing in the past.

Microsoft’s new AI key is first big change to keyboards in decades
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.

Vatican says no heresy in allowing blessings for same-sex couples after pushback by some bishops
After pushback by some bishops in Africa, Poland, and elsewhere, the Vatican on Thursday defended the recent move by Pope Francis to allow blessings for same-sex couples, insisting there is nothing “heretical” involved.

Nevada judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Vegas courtroom scene captured on video
A judge was attacked by a defendant in a felony battery case who leaped over a defense table and the judge’s bench, landing atop her and sparking a brawl involving court officials and attorneys, officials and witnesses said.

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.

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

Up to half of Boston Public School buildings could close, according to new district plan

It envisions a future where BPS has fewer schools, but larger ones with broader student offerings.

Universities ‘dragged into the culture wars’ as right-wing leaders take aim
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.

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?

Wellpath, the health care company that provides services to Mass. inmates, faces scrutiny ahead of contract renewal
Critics have accused the company of, among other things, chronic understaffing, outright denials of care, and inappropriate use of restraints and solitary confinement for people with mental health needs.

Culture & Lifestyle

I was just a borderline Madonna fan at first — and then her second decade happened

Robert Glasper is jazz’s on-the-go innovator

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

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

Laurence H. Tribe and Dennis Aftergut

In defense of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’s courageous decision to keep Trump off the ballot
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Boston historic preservation director wants to spotlight city’s hidden stories

Murray Miller wants to continue highlighting neglected narratives, from how communities of color were decimated by urban renewal policies to how the queer nightlife in Boston once defined Scollay Square.

Forecasters weigh in on intensity, timing of developing winter storm

Anywhere from 1 to over 6 inches of snow could fall, even rain in some spots, but meteorologists don’t expect a “blockbuster” event for New England.
College Basketball

Providence men’s basketball star Bryce Hopkins to miss rest of season with torn ACL

Hopkins, the team's leading scorer and rebounder last season, injured his left knee in the second half of the Friars' first home loss of the season.

Teenagers among the victims of early morning rollover crash on Morrissey Boulevard that killed two

The single-car crash happened near the University of Massachusetts Boston campus. All four people in the car were ejected when it rolled over multiple times.

Sports

College Basketball

Providence men’s basketball star Bryce Hopkins to miss rest of season with torn ACL

Hopkins, the team's leading scorer and rebounder last season, injured his left knee in the second half of the Friars' first home loss of the season.
college sports

NCAA agrees to $920 million, eight-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships

An estimated 57 percent of the deal ($65 million annually) is tied to the women's basketball tournament, which the NCAA has been accused of undervaluing in the past.
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Penguins at Bruins: Back on top of the standings, Boston has a win streak to maintain

The Bruins returned to the top of the NHL standings after a victory over the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.
Patriots

Patriots greats Rob Gronkowski, Devin McCourty explain why they don’t believe Bill Belichick will get fired

red sox

‘You’re never going to see me slacking off’: Lucas Giolito looks forward to a return to top form with Red Sox

PWHL | MINNESOTA 3, BOSTON 2

A new team is off and skating, but first game for PWHL Boston doesn’t go quite as planned

Business

Microsoft’s new AI key is first big change to keyboards in decades

Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.

Definitive Healthcare in Framingham cuts 154 jobs

It’s the third round of layoffs at the health data firm in the past year.
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NCAA agrees to $920 million, eight-year deal with ESPN for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships

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Blind date: ‘I felt more comfortable as we learned more about each other’
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Amid unrelenting overdose crisis, Mass. lawmakers consider bill to legalize lifesaving fentanyl test strips

Karen Read’s lawyers want judge to unseal Norfolk district attorney’s letters to federal authorities about murder investigation

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sports

Cooper Flagg, the Class of 2024′s top player, is back in Maine this weekend. Here’s what to know.

Coyotes’ Jason Zucker suspended three games for hit on Panthers’ Nick Cousins

Brock Purdy, Tua Tagovailoa named starting QBs as Pro Bowl rosters announced; no Patriots selected

business

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again as job market continues to show strength

Novo signs $1.1 billion obesity R&D deals with two biotechs

How does Harvard choose its president, anyway?

politics

Feeling caucus confusion? Your guide to how Iowa works.

Trump’s lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case

Donald Trump received millions from foreign governments as president, House report finds

Nation

Jeffrey Epstein documents: Here’s what we know so far

Multiple people have been shot at a high school in Perry, Iowa; suspect dead, police say

He killed his molester as a teenager. Should he be spared deportation?

World

Iran suspects suicide bombers launched attack killing 84 as purported Islamic State claim circulates

Airstrike in central Baghdad kills Iran-backed militia leader as regional tensions escalate

Vatican says no heresy in allowing blessings for same-sex couples after pushback by some bishops

opinion

The federal debt is even worse than it looks

The Endangered Species Act hasn’t restored endangered species

A year that began with domestic violence ended with domestic violence

lifestyle

Messy divorce, but are we still in love?

Swifties, here’s your chance to help teach Taylor Swift class at Harvard

Aaron Rodgers ignites feud with Jimmy Kimmel after Jeffrey Epstein comment

food & dining

TGI Fridays closes six Massachusetts locations, 36 across the US

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

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

travel

Florida festival throws spotlight on kumquats

Snowmobile adventures in New England, a new Finnish hotel, and a versatile bag for on the go

If you go to the Kumquat Festival

Arts

In Gloucester, ‘Above the Fold’ celebrates those behind the lens

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

Fountain Street Gallery prepares for farewell

Books

With ‘Anselm,’ Wim Wenders makes an impressively modest documentary about a monumental German artist

Rebecca Boyle shares the books that have helped her deal with grief after a sudden loss

Despite lofty ambitions, ‘The Waters’ is muddled by sentimentality

Movies

Golden Globes 2024: 15 nominated movies you can stream right now

How to watch this year’s Golden Globes

With ‘Anselm,’ Wim Wenders makes an impressively modest documentary about a monumental German artist

Television

Golden Globes 2024: 15 nominated movies you can stream right now

How to watch this year’s Golden Globes

Streaming is no longer an ad-free world

music

I was just a borderline Madonna fan at first — and then her second decade happened

Swifties, here’s your chance to help teach Taylor Swift class at Harvard

On electric violin and bagpipes, Mia x Ally makes out-of-the-ordinary music

Theater/Dance

In ‘Northside Hollow,’ deep thoughts about mortality

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

Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered

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

Maurice Hines, tap-dancing star with his brother, dies at 80

Former Packers center Ken Bowman, who played on three straight championship teams, dies at 81

Frank Ryan dies at 87; cerebral quarterback led Browns to ’64 title