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Ice floated on the surface of the roughly 34 degree water inside the tub that J.B. Lanza soaked in for over 20 minutes as part of her training to do mile-long swims in icy water.

In Lynn, an ice swimming prodigy emerges

J.B. Lanza has searched hard for the one thing she could be great at. When she started swimming in icy water, she found it.

Nikki Haley needs a strong showing in New Hampshire. Here’s what her ground game looks like.
Ground game is crucial for the former South Carolina governor, whose rise in New Hampshire polls has given the contest the closest thing to competitive energy to date.

See Thursday results from the Suffolk/Globe tracking poll of N.H. Republican primary voters

James Thibault, 17, who is an undecided voter in the New Hampshire GOP primary posed for a portrait in his bedroom where the walls are adorned with political posters from different GOP Presidential candidates.

About 22 percent of voters in N.H. have never voted there before, study finds

Former president Donald Trump left Trump Tower for Manhattan federal court on Wednesday.

Trump asks Mass. state panel to dismiss challenges seeking to remove him from primary ballot

Former president Donald Trump pointed during a campaign event in Atkinson, N.H., on Tuesday.

‘Unelectable’: Trump ramps up attacks against Nikki Haley

What’s the best way to melt that ice coating your driveway? Here’s what you need to know.
Live in New England long enough and you’ll experience the abject terror that icy sidewalks, steps, and roadways can induce.

Patriots president Jonathan Kraft was attending to an important matter with a Kraft Group company Wednesday, according to his father.

ben volin | on football

It would have been nice to ask Jonathan Kraft about his role with the Patriots

Maybe we could have clarified his responsibilities, but he was absent from Jerod Mayo's press conference, just like last week with Bill Belichick's.

Jerod Mayo was introduced as Patriots head coach. Here are the takeaways.

Healey calls for new money for education, MBTA in first State of the Commonwealth speech

The governor's much-anticipated speech helped to solidify her priorities just months after she signed a sweeping $1 billion tax relief package.

Both Healey and Wu say we need to tackle the region’s housing crisis. Here’s how that’s going.

Globe reporters analyze Governor Healey’s first State of the Commonwealth address

Healey proposes major investment in reading instruction

SJC postpones court hearings for 28 suspected customers of brothels as lawyers argue for privacy

A single justice of the state Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday postponed the legal proceedings against men suspected of buying sex from a prostitution ring and gave them until Monday to contest a decision that magistrate hearings in their cases will be public.

In new TV interview, Palestinian student shot in Burlington, Vt., recounts attack: ‘I know that it is a hate crime’
Hisham Awartani, who was among three friends who were shot on Nov. 25, said in an interview with NBC that he was not surprised that the shooting occurred, but that it took place in the United States and not the West Bank, where he grew up.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

The justice of a second chance
Until the Supreme Judicial Court ruling, Massachusetts was one of only 10 states mandating that 18- through 20-year-olds found guilty of first-degree murder be sentenced to life in prison with no way out.

The Great Divide

Dozens of Massachusetts districts have faced attempts to remove books from schools
Most of those challenges come from parents, records obtained by the Globe showed, and some parrot objections made in other states, which include summaries of passages they find objectionable.

Charts: See which Mass. districts have banned books, what books are common targets of challenges

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Metco students have better classroom, job outcomes than BPS peers, Tufts study finds

Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama swatted away a shot from Jayson Tatum at TD Garden.

Gary Washburn | CELTICS 117, SPURS 98

Don’t call it hype, because Victor Wembanyama is living up to his potential with Spurs

The 7-foot-4-inch rookie is imposing physically and his knowledge and mastery of the game is in its infancy despite averaging 19.8 points. 10.1 rebounds, and 3.1 blocked shots.

Celtics easily sink Spurs, move to 20-0 at home

Henry Bedard Jr. was 15 when he was killed in Swampscott. Police hope to find the owner of the baseball bat (right) that was found at the scene of the crime.

Cold Case Files

A Swampscott teenager was beaten to death at a popular overlook in 1974. His killer has never been found.

A baseball bat with distinctive markings could help solve a decades-old mystery surrounding the brutal killing of Henry Bedard Jr.

The body positivity movement told us to love ourselves. Then came Ozempic.

Drugs used for weight loss are rapidly transforming Hollywood and may soon be transforming America.

Opinion

A decade has passed since the Marathon bombing, but as memories fade, public officials shouldn’t forget the lessons learned.

City Council should reverse course, accept $13 million federal counterterrorism grant

The Boston Marathon bombing of 2013 was a reminder that the region needs to be prepared for terrorism — and that attackers don’t care about municipal boundaries,

Elaine O. Nsoesie

Pharmacy deserts in Black and Latino communities are harming residents

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

America’s gerontocracy is a contrast with the rest of the world

Donald Trump is right where Joe Biden wants him

NH voters deserve better from Donald Trump

2024 election illo

The Stump: Audio dispatches from James Pindell on the campaign trail

Listen to the latest updates from Globe political reporter James Pindell as he outlines what to watch as presidential contenders enter the final sprint to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.

More recent News

Trio of impressive Red Sox prospects know they have work to do to achieve their goals
Catcher Kyle Teel, 21, shortstop Marcelo Mayer, 21, and outfielder Roman Anthony, 19, were at Fenway Park for the Red Sox' rookie development program.

Israeli strike kills 16 in southern Gaza; no word on whether medicines reached hostages

More than 100 days after Hamas triggered the war with its Oct. 7 attack, Israel continues to wage one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history.

Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes in Iran after an earlier attack by Tehran, killing 9 people

Retrial begins for man accused of killing Weymouth officer and 77-year-old woman
Norfolk Assistant District Attorney Tracey Cusick said Lopes was behaving rationally at the time of the killings; the defense asserts that Lopes was in the throes of a mental health episode.

Member of Springfield’s Board of Police Commissioners resigns after son arrested on gun and drug trafficking charges
Commissioner Christy Torres has submitted her resignation from the board, effective Tuesday, city officials said in a statement Wednesday.

Man sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole for murder in 2021 racist attack in Belmont
Dean Kapsalis was convicted last May of second-degree murder. In January 2021, he ran over Henry Tapia with his car in what prosecutors have called “a racially motivated murder.”

CVS to close pharmacy in Dorchester Target, part of shifting priorities
The move is part of the pharmacy chain’s overall effort to cut costs by trimming its real estate portfolio.

Recommended reads

The Rev. Carl Thompson preached during a recording of an Ebenezer Baptist Church service at the ABCD office in Mission Hill.

Money, Power, Inequality

Some Black churches are leaving Boston, citing changing neighborhoods, higher costs

As each church departs for cheaper and more expansive pastures, pieces of history and culture go with them, community members say.

Looking for ‘creative ideas,’ the T signed a $325,000 deal. It got nothing of value, investigators say.
The MBTA’s little-publicized 2018 agreement with the startup accelerator MassChallenge produced virtually nothing of value for the T, nor did the agency keep records that could explain many of its decisions, the state inspector general’s office found.

Democrats, Republicans point fingers as Congress retreads same old battles
As the new election year kicks off, members of Congress are describing a sense of déjà vu as they retread the fights they’ve been having, in some cases, for the better part of a decade.

Tim Murphy, winningest football coach in Harvard history, retires after 30 seasons
Murphy, who grew up in Kingston, compiled a 200-89 record with the Crimson — including a 19-10 record in “The Game” vs. Yale.

Culture & Lifestyle

Provencal Vegetable Soup with Pistou.

Welcome to Winter Soup Club

Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me . . . Now" releases Feb. 16.

Jennifer Lopez releases cast list, new trailer for ‘This Is Me... Now’ album movie

"In the Whale" subject Michael Packard diving off the coast of Provincetown.

‘In the Whale’ and ‘Inundation District’ tackle two separate horrors from the deep

James Taylor performs in Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed last summer. He'll be returning in July for two more concerts.

James Taylor returning to Tanglewood for two shows in July

Special Projects

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

stuart landing page illustration

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Nikki Haley at a town hall event at Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in Rye, N.H., on Jan. 2.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Nikki Haley was right all along

Over the past year, I have sometimes struggled to name the jazz musicians whose music I love, the exception being John Coltrane. I worry that at some point it will be difficult for me to recall his name too.

I have Alzheimer’s disease. This is what I need from you.

Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis spoke at a watch party during the 2024 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses in West Des Moines, on Jan. 15.

Iowa deals Ron DeSantis a near-lethal blow and gives Nikki Haley a shot against a dominant Donald Trump

Anming Hu entered the Howard H. Baker, Jr. United States Courthouse in downtown Knoxville, Tenn., June 7, 2021. The trial of the University of Tennessee professor accused of fraudulently hiding his ties to the Chinese government, under the Department of Justice's China Initiative, ended in an acquittal.

I was wrongly charged under the DOJ’s failed China Initiative. A House bill would reinstate it.

I paid $30 to activate the Plagiarism Checker at Grammarly.com. Then I fed a half-dozen of my recent columns into the portal.

‘We are all plagiarists now’: What I learned from checking my own writing, and Bill Belichick’s

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

GLOBE RI + RI PBS

Podcast: Why Latinas are seeing an increase in maternal deaths

On the Rhode Island Report, Dr. Pablo Rodriguez talks about the new RI PBS series, “The Risk of Giving Birth,” and why the maternal mortality rate among Latinas jumped by 54 percent.

RI FOOD & DINING

16 Rhode Island restaurant and bar openings to watch for in 2024

In 2023, new and storied restaurants in Rhode Island gained both local and national acclaim. This year, some big names and long-anticipated plans will finally open throughout the state — from the Track 15 food hall in Providence’s historic Union Station, to the reopening of Wes’ Rib House.

Save The Bay’s Topher Hamblett talks climate change, shore access, and wind power

It’s an exciting time for an organization that’s poised to open a new aquarium in Newport.

These maps show how much snow we could get this weekend

The cold snap that’s overtaken New England is setting the stage for another round of snow this weekend.

Sports

Among the many things Tim Murphy did well at Harvard was beat Yale.

john powers | on college football

Harvard football was the right fit for Tim Murphy, and he made the most of it

By any standard, he achieved unparalleled success, remarkable both for both its excellence and its consistency.

Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama swatted away a shot from Jayson Tatum at TD Garden.

gary washburn | on basketball

Don’t call it hype, because Victor Wembanyama is living up to his potential with Spurs

The 7-foot-4-inch rookie is imposing physically and his knowledge and mastery of the game is in its infancy despite averaging 19.8 points. 10.1 rebounds, and 3.1 blocked shots.

Patriots president Jonathan Kraft was attending to an important matter with a Kraft Group company Wednesday, according to his father.

ben volin | on football

It would have been nice to ask Jonathan Kraft about his role with the Patriots

Maybe we could have clarified his responsibilities, but he was absent from Jerod Mayo's press conference, just like last week with Bill Belichick's.

CELTICS 117, SPURS 98

Celtics easily sink Spurs, move to 20-0 at home

PWHL: Boston 3, Toronto 2

Loren Gabel nets two goals as PWHL Boston skates past Toronto

Mike McCarthy will return as coach of the Dallas Cowboys after stunning wild-card loss

Business

Pandemic relief is over, and evictions are back

A new report estimates that eviction rates in Massachusetts, after falling sharply amid COVID-19 rent relief programs, have returned to at least pre-pandemic levels.

Israel’s president and the OpenAI CEO will take part in Davos on Day 3 of the World Economic Forum

The four-day confab at Davos has taken up a vast array of topics, not least the concerns about climate change and artificial intelligence that offers economic promise to some, and peril for jobs to others.

US officials say 40 Boeing jets have been inspected as investigations continue into midair blowout

Holiday revenue up for local retailers, mainly due to inflation

magazine

I can’t help but compare his last relationship to ours

Will my toddler granddaughter pick up her mom’s bad grammar habits?

I’m a climate reporter trying to cut plastics out. But my kid wanted a Barbie Dreamhouse.

Chicken Tinga (Tinga Poblana de Pollo)

Mexican-inspired dishes to chase away winter’s chill

metro

Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the State of the City address at MGM Music Hall on Tuesday.

For Boston’s Mayor Wu, criticism from perhaps a surprising place: the left

Healey calls for new money for education, MBTA in first State of the Commonwealth speech

Healey proposes major investment in reading instruction

sports

Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer said he's recovered from a left shoulder impingement that hampered him last season.

Trio of impressive Red Sox prospects know they have work to do to achieve their goals

Joe Mazzulla reflects on job after sudden death of Warriors assistant coach

New Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom excited to settle down in new surroundings

business

Antony Blinken spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday.

At Davos, Blinken calls a pathway to a Palestinian state a necessity for Israeli security

Consumer bureau proposes overdraft fee limits for large banks

Electric car owners confront a harsh foe: cold weather

politics

President Biden.

Biden to promote internet access in North Carolina, a state he hopes to win in the 2024 election

DeSantis shifts his campaign away from New Hampshire days before the state’s primary, AP source says

Maine judge delays decision on removing Trump from ballot until Supreme Court rules in Colorado case

Nation

Artist Abel Ortiz, left, gives Attorney General Merrick Garland, right, and Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta, center, a tour of murals of shooting victims, Jan. 17, in Uvalde, Texas. The Justice Department is planning this week to release findings of an investigation into the 2022 school shooting.

US Justice Department to release report on halting police response to Uvalde school massacre

Another trans candidate in Ohio faces disqualification vote for omitting deadname

Trump, blending legal battles and campaign, tops long day in court with rambling New Hampshire rally

World

A Pakistani flag flies on a lookout in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes in Iran after an earlier attack by Tehran, killing 9 people

US military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

Israeli strike kills 16 in southern Gaza; no word on whether medicines reached hostages

opinion

Curiosity stoked by total solar eclipses may have spurred ancient civilizations.

Social Studies: Secret lobbying; going for it on fourth down; how eclipses moved civilization forward

Scrutinize private equity’s involvement in health care

The safest way to travel

lifestyle

Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers introduced the In Memoriam segment with a tribute to Norman Lear during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday.

Didn’t catch the Emmys? You’re not alone.

Pharrell Williams’ sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton showcases Americana, Native American spirit

Photos: See Jennifer Coolidge, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars on the Emmys red carpet

food & dining

Bites from Frank & Laurie's, a new brunch and lunch restaurant from chef Eric Brown and his wife Sarah Watts on Doyle Street in Providence, RI.

16 Rhode Island restaurant and bar openings to watch for in 2024

What’s behind Boston’s bagel boom

Dale Venturini, leading voice of R.I. restaurant and tourism industries, to retire

travel

Plastic covers the fuselage plug area of the Boeing 737 Max 9 used on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, two days after the Jan. 5 accident.

What’s the cost of passenger trauma? Alaska Airlines values it at $1,500.

A federal judge blocked $3.8 billion merger of Spirit and JetBlue. Here’s why that’s good news for consumers.

Winter in London is cold and rainy, but it’s also a great time to visit. Here’s why.

Arts

President Joe Biden takes a selfie with Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson while they watch the US Senate vote on her confirmation.

Up close and presidential: The Griffin looks at official White House photographers and their history-documenting practice

Michelle Wu doubles down on the politics of ‘free,’ from the MBTA to museums

At 93, American artist Faith Ringgold is finally getting her due

Books

Illustration for review of "THE BULLET SWALLOWER" by Elizabeth Gonzales James. 0121James; BOOKS; 1-21-24

Revenge and redemption straddle the border between past and present in Elizabeth Gonzalez James’s epic ‘The Bullet Swallower’

Charts: See which Mass. districts have banned books, what books are most common targets of challenges

Dozens of Massachusetts districts have faced attempts to remove books from schools

Movies

Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me . . . Now" releases Feb. 16.

Jennifer Lopez releases cast list, new trailer for ‘This Is Me... Now’ album movie

‘Driving Madeleine’: Taxicab confessions in Paris

Tom Cruise to return to the cockpit for ‘Top Gun 3′

Television

Ruth Wilson as Lorna in "The Woman in the Wall."

‘The Woman in the Wall’ wraps a whodunit around a shameful chapter in Irish history

Watch Lexington native Rachel Dratch compete in ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ semifinals

Even with new twists, ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ remains a respite

music

Jennifer Lopez's "This Is Me . . . Now" releases Feb. 16.

Jennifer Lopez releases cast list, new trailer for ‘This Is Me... Now’ album movie

Before she made ‘Mother Road,’ Grace Potter took a soul-searching trip. Then another. And another.

Janet Jackson to play TD Garden this summer

Theater/Dance

Jim Ortlieb in "Stand Up If You're Here Tonight," opening Saturday at the Huntington's Maso Studio theater.

It takes a ‘Stand Up’ guy to bring this theater audience to its feet

Fighting for life, and trying to understand it, in Harbor Stage’s ‘Northside Hollow’

Apollinaire’s ‘Lunch Bunch’ could use a few more calories

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

A grab from an AFPTV footage taken on Aug. 7, 2018, shows Russian poet Lev Rubinstein talking to journalists.

Lev Rubinstein, Russian poet and political figure, dies at 76

Shih Ming-teh, Taiwan activist who pushed for democracy, dies at 83

Former NFL quarterback Norm Snead dies at age 84