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Matt von Mering and his dogs Gerti and Hans made their way across the snow-dusted foot bridge across Lobster Cove in the Annisquarm section of Gloucester on Saturday. Some ocean-effect snow showers developed over the North Shore before the bulk of the heavier snow moved in, the National Weather Service said.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

Storm begins with wet snow before a lull on Sunday morning, and then more snow

Saturday night is expected to see wet, heavy snow, especially in Eastern Massachusetts, before the storm changes character on Sunday as cold air moves in, bringing with it lighter and fluffier snow.

Mass. communities declare snow emergencies/parking bans A snowy, slushy day awaits Patriots fans on Sunday Residents across eastern US and New England hunker down amid storm

Satellite images show the storm as it moves into New England through Sunday.

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

Steve Parr had to clear snow from around his mailbox during a March 2023 storm.

‘It’s looking like a good storm:’ State prepares for winter’s first nor’easter

Vegetable soup with farro, mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts.

What to cook this snowy weekend

Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall in "Colin From Accounts," a binge-able rom-com on Paramount+.

MATTHEW GILBERT

12 shows to binge on this snowy weekend

Here are a dozen shows Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert recommends to fill the hours of being stuck inside.

On Blue Hill Avenue, a legal quagmire over the future of a Black church
Spirit and Truth Baptist Church, located in Dorchester across the street from Franklin Park, has been sold, but continues to be at the center of a confusing thicket of litigation across multiple courts that has pitted some of the congregation’s members against its pastor of two decades.

Neri Oxman

Neri Oxman, wife of Bill Ackman, faces allegations of plagiarism following Business Insider reports

Ackman was a central figure in the push to remove Claudine Gay as president of Harvard University over her response to antisemitism on campus and instances of plagiarism in her own academic work.

Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman calls on Harvard board to resign after Claudine Gay steps down

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Forget over-hyped tourist hotspots. Here are the best destinations to visit in 2024.
Here’s a handy rule of thumb for determining where to travel in 2024: Look at the many lists and surveys of places people plan to visit this year, then pick somewhere else. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Antarctica is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth. Are tourists making it worse?

Harvard professors aghast that Claudine Gay resigned without transparent review of plagiarism accusations
A dozen Harvard professors described their sense of frustration at what they saw as a university whose mandate is to take the time needed to find the truth instead working at the speed of a scandal in the social media age.

How Harvard’s board broke up with Claudine Gay

Corporate compensation for Harvard’s new interim president stands out among Ivy League peers
Experts on university governance and critics say such arrangements can raise a host of conflicts of interest, especially in health care industries where academia and industry are often deeply enmeshed.

Crowd gathers in Concord to mark anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol
Concord Indivisible, a group of progressive activists who want to elect more Democrats, and Reclaim Our Democracy, a volunteer organization with roots at First Parish in Concord, organized the event.

Clashing over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden show reality is at stake in 2024 FBI arrests 3 in Florida on charges of assaulting officers in Jan. 6 insurrection

Celtics 118, Pacers 101

Celtics’ night far from perfect, but more than enough to gain some revenge on Pacers
Boston overcame injury, foul trouble and poor free-throw shooting in subduing the NBA’s top-ranked offense.

DEVRA FIRST | CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

The restaurants Barbara Lynch is closing meant something to Boston

Part of a complicated legacy, they help tell the story of a city’s culinary evolution.

In this Monday, March 1, 2021 file photo, the first Alaska Airlines passenger flight on a Boeing 737-9 Max airplane takes off on a flight to San Diego from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle.

Federal officials order grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after a plane suffers a blowout

New Bedford teen dies, woman seriously injured, in single-vehicle crash

Man, 33, dies after being struck by car in Hadley

Trent Frederic (center) celebrated after tying the game in the first period with his first goal of the night.

bruins 7, lightning 3

Trent Frederic provides a spark as Bruins offense remains hot in win over Lightning

Trent Frederic scored two goals for the second time in four games for Boston, which has at least four goals in six consecutive contests since returning from the three-day holiday break.

Paul Giamatti stars in the Massachusetts-set film "The Holdovers." He's among the Golden Globe nominees for best performance by an actor in a motion picture, musical or comedy.

‘The Holdovers,’ ‘Air,’ and all of the 2024 Golden Globe nominees with New England ties

Here are all the projects and stars from the Bay State and beyond that earned nominations for the awards show.

A fresh batch of cheesy Rebelle bagels.

With new shops and pop-ups, Boston’s bagel business is booming

There was a time not too long ago when it was hard to find a good bagel around here, but bagel fans have more — and better — options now.

Opinion

Signs for a Donald Trump campaign event in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last month.

The forever presidential election

Forget 2024 election fatigue. We’re still dealing with the never-ending aftermath of the 2020 general election.

America must not forget Jan. 6

IDEAS | ANDREW LIANG

The federal debt is even worse than it looks

Addressing a public health crisis in Cambridge

MARCELA GARCÍA

Nicaragua’s weaponization of migrants

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

Explore the project

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PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Patriot Matthew Slater deserves a place in the Hall of Fame for his special teams play, according to Steve Tasker
The longtime Buffalo Bill has a special appreciation for Slater, who could be playing his last game for the Patriots on Sunday.

Robert Gavin | Trendlines

The case of the disappearing Massachusetts residents
While the overall population is growing again, concerning trends remain in place – namely the flight of residents to other states.

Police identify victims of Dorchester rollover crash as 14- and 15-year-old boys. A 17-year-old boy remains in ‘grave’ condition.
Four teenage boys were in a car when it rolled over multiple times near the entrance to the UMass-Boston campus Thursday.

Old North Church’s George Washington bust restoration underway
The restoration is taking place to ensure the bust can be enjoyed more many more years to come.

Excitement and joy: Boston’s Latin Quarter celebrates Three Kings Day
“It's about the continuation of the celebration of Christmas, and holding onto something you were hoping would happen in the New Year,” said Celina Miranda, executive director of Hyde Square Task Force.

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah have traded fire in one of the heaviest days of cross-border fighting in recent weeks.

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

Replicas of Golden Globe statues appear at the nominations for the 81st Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Dec. 11, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The 81st Golden Globe Awards will be held on Jan. 7, 2024.

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

Watch some of the year’s biggest films before Sunday night’s award show.

An almighty comparison from 1970s Boston still resonates with Biden and in the 2024 campaign
One of the president's favorite sayings — “Don't compare me to the almighty. Compare me to the alternative” — defines his political persona and frames his challenge in a likely rematch against Donald Trump.

Photos of the month: December 2023
A look back at some of best photos in the last month of the year — Celtics, Patriots, people affected by the Lewiston mass shooting, weather, and holiday fun — taken by The Boston Globe staff.

‘Harvard is Harvard’: Will controversy harm university’s reputation?
Harvard was rocked by reports of resurgent campus antisemitism, fierce debates over free expression, and plagiarism allegations against former president Claudine Gay.

Culture & Lifestyle

Seth MacFarlane returns as the voice of Ted in Peacock's new prequel series.

How Seth MacFarlane’s New England roots influenced his Framingham-set prequel series ‘Ted’

Mia Asano on electric violin and Ally Crowley-Duncan on bagpipes perform as Mia x Ally at Brighton Music Hall on Jan. 5.

‘I’m Shipping up to Boston’ on electric violin and bagpipes? Mia x Ally went for it

Madonna performs at the Grammys in 1999, where "Ray of Light" won best pop album.

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

Robert Glasper, shown in Brooklyn in September ahead of his monthlong "Robtoberfest" residency at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York.

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

Special Projects

Stuart share podcast

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.

Photo Illustration

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, 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

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

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

How the missing become the uncounted

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

If anybody knows how to share the spotlight with a more successful woman, that would be Tom!

Is Taylor Swift dating the wrong NFL superstar?

Nancy Schön, the 95-year-old sculptor best known for the iconic "Make Way for Ducklings" statue in the Boston Public Garden, has created a new piece commenting on the invasion of Ukraine. It depicts a boot with the fangs and snout of a Russian bear about to step down on a nightingale, the national bird of Ukraine.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

At 95, the ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculptor is ready to unveil her ‘deep,’ ‘angry’ work

Indian passengers arrived back to their homeland Dec. 26, 2023. They were on a charter plane en route to Nicaragua but were instead blocked inside the Châlons Vatry Airport in France for four days.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Nicaragua’s weaponization of migrants

Harvard manages an endowment worth more than $50 billion.

IDEAS | LEIF WEATHERBY

The misguided idea that universities are left-wing hotbeds

In an undated handout photo, Harvard University provost Dr. Alan Garber taught a freshman seminar, "Health Care on Less Than $8,000 a Year."

Harvard’s interim president should quit boards of two drug companies

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Vinie Burrows, acclaimed actress who became an activist, dies at 99

A winner of an Obie lifetime achievement award in 2020, she continued to act into her 90s.

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

The region is expected to get walloped with a major nor'easter this weekend and high snowfall totals are likely.

‘It’s looking like a good storm:’ State prepares for winter’s first nor’easter

The storm isn’t expected to be a record breaker, but the one-two punch of heavy, wet snow and high wind gusts could mean power outages, challenging travel conditions, and the chance of flash freezes Saturday night into Sunday.

Crowd gathers in Concord to mark anniversary of Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol

Concord Indivisible, a group of progressive activists who want to elect more Democrats, and Reclaim Our Democracy, a volunteer organization with roots at First Parish in Concord, organized the event.

Sports

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates the winning touchdown by running back Devin Singletary (26) in the fourth quarter that defeated the Colts Saturday night.

TEXANS 23, COLTS 19

C.J. Stroud, Texans impressively win on the road against the Colts to capture AFC playoff berth

The rookie quarterback threw two touchdowns to help Houston make the postseason for the first time in five years, while Indianapolis was eliminated from playoff contention.

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown goes up to score 2 of his 31 points on a breakaway dunk against the Pacers during the second half in Indiana.

Celtics 118, Pacers 101

Celtics’ night far from perfect, but more than enough to gain some revenge on Pacers

Boston overcame injury, foul trouble and poor free-throw shooting in subduing the NBA’s top-ranked offense.

Trent Frederic (center) celebrated after tying the game in the first period with his first goal of the night.

bruins 7, lightning 3

Trent Frederic provides a spark as Bruins offense remains hot in win over Lightning

Trent Frederic scored two goals for the second time in four games for Boston, which has at least four goals in six consecutive contests since returning from the three-day holiday break.

HS WRESTLING ROUNDUP

Central Catholic claps back at Chelmsford, avenging dual loss with championship at Bruce Rich Invitational

Chris Kirk takes Kapalua lead with final birdie, heads into final round with a dozen players lined up behind him

STEELERS 17, RAVENS 10

Mason Rudolph has a surging Steelers team on the verge of a playoff spot after win over Ravens

Business

Federal officials order grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after a plane suffers a blowout

Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage.

Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

In a first-of-the-nation plan to import cheaper medication, Florida was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday to receive prescription drugs from Canada.

Cambridge, Brookline among seven Mass. communities OK’d for gas-ban pilot program

Raymour & Flanigan, Bob’s Discount Furniture to open at Assembly Row

magazine

Dave Barry’s 2023 year in review

Sing along to The Music of Abba at The Wilbur Theatre on January 6.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Jan. 1-14

This week's daters: Julia and Jared

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I felt more comfortable as we learned more about each other’

Globe Magazine.

My dates seem overly interested in my late wife

metro

Gia Rodgriguez, 3, wears her own crown during the annual Three Kings celebration held in the Latin Quarter at the Hyde Square Task Force hall.

Excitement and joy: Boston’s Latin Quarter celebrates Three Kings Day

Here’s when the snow will start where you live

Harvard professors aghast that Claudine Gay resigned without transparent review of plagiarism accusations

sports

The Bills have won 10 of the last 11 meetings with the Dolphins, including a 48-20 beatdown in Week 4.

In AFC East showdown, Dolphins are the more wounded team, Bills the more desperate

Celtics unconcerned about a drop in Jayson Tatum’s trips to the free-throw line

Jake Tavares was happy to lead a youthful Belmont Hill boys’ hockey team past a talented St. Sebastian’s squad

business

More people are moving out of Massachusetts than moving in.

The case of the disappearing Massachusetts residents

Read Barbara Lynch’s statement on closing and selling multiple of her restaurants

Embattled Boston restaurateur Barbara Lynch to close three restaurants, sell two others

politics

A crowd incited by President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

Clashing over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden show reality is at stake in 2024

Justices to decide whether Trump is eligible for Colorado ballot

On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid.

Nation

Judith Light poses with the award for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for 'Poker Face - Time Of The Monkey' during night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Jan. 6 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Judith Light and ‘Last of Us’ actors are first-time winners at Creative Arts Emmy Awards

FBI arrests 3 in Florida on charges of assaulting officers in Jan. 6 insurrection

FAA orders grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after midair ‘incident’

World

Tulips are offered at a burnt-out house in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan on Jan. 7.

Snow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 126 people

Ukraine’s Patriot defenses at work: shuddering booms and bursts of light

Hezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation

opinion

President Biden spoke to members of the media before boarding Marine One in Washington on Dec. 23.

A frustrated president struggles with his limitations

What is Ray Flynn’s legacy in light of the Charles Stuart case?

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

lifestyle

I feel a deep connection outside my marriage

Teenage boys get body-shamed, too. Boxborough author helps them, and any childhood outsider, feel less alone.

Messy divorce, but are we still in love?

food & dining

Chef Barbara Lynch in the kitchen of Menton in 2017.

The restaurants Barbara Lynch is closing meant something to Boston

What to cook this snowy weekend

Read Barbara Lynch’s statement on closing and selling multiple of her restaurants

travel

The northern lights over Tromso, Norway.

Forget over-hyped tourist hotspots. Here are the best destinations to visit in 2024.

Antarctica is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth. Are tourists making it worse?

Florida festival throws spotlight on kumquats

Arts

Piet Mondrian, "Beach with Five Piers at Domburg," 1909. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

The making of Mondrian

These are the people in her neighborhood: Cambridge photographer documents changing city in ‘Book of Saints’

Museumgoers dress to impress at MFA’s ‘Fashioned by Sargent’

Books

Ellen Langer's new book shows how the mind and body work as one towards health.

Celebrating women scientists who furthered knowledge of the cosmos; Harvard psychologist advocates for a ‘mindful body’; poetry collection explores death and its aftermath

Author readings around Boston through Jan. 13

Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 31

Movies

Kerry Condon in "Night Swim."

‘Night Swim’: Everybody out of the pool!

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

How to watch this year’s Golden Globes

Television

After Andre Braugher’s death last month, writer-producer David Simon (pictured in 2020) said that “Homicide” might be on its way to streaming.

Now streaming: ‘Northern Exposure.’ Could ‘Homicide’ be on the way?

12 shows to binge on this snowy weekend

How Seth MacFarlane’s New England roots influenced his Framingham-set prequel series ‘Ted’

music

Richard Nixon in 1970; opera singer Lucia Lucas in 2019.

Press Play: Operas based on true events

Bim Skala Bim gets the old gang back together for a trio of shows

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

Theater/Dance

Bharatanatyam dancer Ashwini Ramaswamy will present “Let the Crows Come,” Jan. 19-20 at Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

One small theater, two very different Boston dance premieres coming up on consecutive weekends

In ‘Northside Hollow,’ deep thoughts about mortality

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

Health

Nurse Michele Kaine tends to Rodolfo Almeida of Providence at The Miriam Hospital's new Stephen and Diana Lewinstein Center for Innovative Cancer Research, a clinical area where patients will receive investigational cancer treatments.

Ryan T. Conaty for the Boston Globe

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

Ms. Burrows, shown in 2019, made her mark on Broadway before turning her focus to one-woman shows exploring the legacies of racism and sexism.

Vinie Burrows, acclaimed actress who became an activist, dies at 99

Mario Zagallo, the World Cup winning player and coach for Brazil, dies at age 92

David Soul, a star of the hit cop show ‘Starsky & Hutch,’ dies at 80