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MIT facing threat of plagiarism investigation from the outside, complaints of antisemitism on the inside

So far, a sampling of faculty at MIT, the region's mightiest citadel of science, are greeting the external threat of an AI-based plagiarism inquisition with a bit of a shrug.
The New Hampshire Primary

James Pindell | ANALYSIS
Haley hopes to pull off a McCain-like upset in N.H. Here, by the numbers, is why it’s not happening.
Nearly 24 years ago, a town hall in Peterborough was the sign that then-Senator John McCain’s momentum was building.

Inside the strange unsanctioned effort to convince N.H. voters to write in Biden Your voting rights as a New Hampshire college student, explained

Trump confuses Pelosi and Haley, again, and presidential rivals pounce

A campaign ad for President Biden included a caption that read, “I don’t agree with Nikki Haley on everything, but we agree on this much: She is not Nancy Pelosi.”
Possible Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed due to juror illness

False robocall targets Biden voters ahead of New Hampshire primary
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

How a private equity firm made a killing on Steward Health Care

Cerberus Capital Management grabbed its $800 million profit before the hospital chain’s financial problems became critical.
Steward Health Care’s financial issues could spell catastrophe for the state

Debate swirls on Beacon Hill over proposal to admit students to vocational schools by lottery

Civil rights advocates want lawmakers to mandate a lottery to increase student diversity while also urging Governor Maura Healey to go around Beacon Hill to revamp state regulations to require a lottery.

Walgreens is caught improperly charging sales tax for online snack food sales in Massachusetts

Uber and allies pump $7 million into potential ride-share ballot question this fall

Former Oak Bluffs fire chief to be arraigned for alleged filming of sexual partner without consent

More than 20 lost skiers and snowboarders rescued from backcountry in Killington, Vt.

Return-to-office pushes can cause a ‘riot.’ These Boston-area companies are trying anyway.

A growing number of managers want workers in the office more often, citing the connections, collaborations, and innovations that in-person work can bring.
Your view: How many days a week should employees be required to work in the office?

Will AI take our jobs? Maybe not just yet.

Researchers at MIT have submitted a paper showing that artificial intelligence systems are not yet cost-effective enough to replace human workers for visual tasks.

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL
Playoff failures continue to define the Bills, and other thoughts from the NFL divisional playoffs
This Bills loss had all the familiar, painful themes, and marked the third time the Chiefs eliminated the Bills in four years.

More competition for Bill Belichick, as Houston offensive coordinator interviews for Falcons head coaching job

Forecast | Dave Epstein
A wave of unseasonably mild air ushers in rain this week. But first a bit of snow.
Some spotty light snow or rain Tuesday night into Wednesday could cause some slippery roads for the morning commute.

A thaw is in store for the week ahead
MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘Masters of the Air’ takes off, Nicole Kidman is one of the ‘Expats,’ and an ‘SNL’ movie is on the way

As “Saturday Night Live” heads toward its 50th anniversary, there is a behind-the-scenes movie in the works about the making of the comedy show’s first broadcast in 1975.

Sarah, the Duchess of York, diagnosed with malignant melanoma found during breast cancer treatment

The Duchess of York has been diagnosed with a malignant skin cancer that was discovered during her treatment for breast cancer, a spokesperson said.
REDDIT AMA

‘Who was the hardest interview to land?’ and other questions about the Globe’s reexamination of the Charles Stuart case answered

The team of Globe reporters that reexamined the Charles Stuart case hosted an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit focused on their reporting.
AROUND RI

End of an era in Newport, R.I., as The Bells is set to be demolished

The ruins of the Gilded Age estate have inspired imaginations, explorations, and plenty of graffiti artists.
men's college hockey notebook

BU and BC are on a collision course, and other takeaways from the weekend in men’s college hockey

The Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation will clash at the end of this week in a home-and-home showdown.
After milestone win, NU men’s basketball coach Bill Coen is both gratified and grateful
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

In N.H., Haley and Phillips turn up the heat on Biden and Trump’s age. Will it work?

If the New Hampshire of today still bears a strong resemblance to the independent-minded Granite State of old, expect a primary result that jump-starts the intra-party process.
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts has the nation’s highest child-care costs. If you can find a spot, that is.
Kathryn Baecht, Miriam Jayaratna, and Elly Lonon

I wanted an abortion, but all I got was this lousy maternity shirt
JEFF JACOBY

A pandemic mea culpa from Francis Collins
IDEAS | Daryln Brewer Hoffstot

As my dog grows old, so do I
Listen

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 New Hampshire primary.

More recent News

Newton schools remain closed as striking educators walk picket lines at schools Monday morning
The union is also pressing forward with its strike despite a Middlesex Superior Court order to return to work and end their work stoppage.

Facing backlash, some corporate leaders go ‘under the radar’ with DEI
In recent months, hundreds of companies have been reexamining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives after a series of challenges to those programs.

CELTICS 116, ROCKETS 107
Kristaps Porzingis takes turn as go-to guy as Celtics fend off hard-charging Houston
With Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both struggling from the field, Porzingis led the way with 32 points to power Boston to victory at the Rockets.

Celtics at Mavericks: Boston’s road trip continues tonight in Dallas

Man stopped for moving violation in Quincy; officers find $70,000, ‘large amount’ of stolen jewelry inside vehicle, police say

An Irish national believed to be part of an “Irish Traveler” fraud ring targeting Massachusetts residents was stopped Saturday for a moving violation in Quincy, where police towed his vehicle and recovered over $70,000 and a “large amount” of what’s believed to be stolen jewelry from the SUV, officials said.

Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat says it won’t recognize Israel without a path to a Palestinian state

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — who faces mounting domestic pressure over the plight of Israeli hostages — has rejected Palestinian statehood and described plans for open-ended military control over Gaza.

For Donnie Wahlberg, the ‘right stuff’ is, apparently, biodiesel
The New Kid-turned-actor returned to Dorchester to film a video on behalf of Clean Fuels Alliance America, advocating for “bioheat” as a simple way for households to reduce their environmental footprints.

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THE FINE PRINT

As a new year begins, here’s how you can save money on prescription drugs

To get the cheapest possible price, you have to consider whether to take a brand-name or generic drug, whether to buy from a local pharmacy or online, and even whether to opt not to use your insurance coverage at all when you buy drugs.

They were arrested at a pro-Palestinian sit-in. Now, three UMass students aren’t allowed to study abroad.
The students say they’re being treated unfairly because of their political views. The university says it’s just standard procedure.

‘You’re home’: For smaller colleges, antisemitism concerns create recruitment opportunities
A handful of smaller institutions are offering material incentives to prospective Jewish students, who may be looking for a safe place to pursue their college careers.

Narcan saves lives — but finding it can be onerous in Massachusetts
Nearly a third of pharmacies surveyed by the Globe did not have the overdose-reversal drug in stock. Others kept it hidden behind pharmacy counters.

Culture & Lifestyle

Welcome to Winter Soup Club

Tom Brady teams up with Vince Vaughn, Wayne Gretzky for new Super Bowl ad

In ‘Trouble in Mind,’ a Black actress is done compromising

Mark Ruffalo to star in HBO crime drama ‘Task,’ set in the ‘same universe’ as ‘Mare of Easttown’

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

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

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.

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

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

CARINE HAJJAR

Fanatics or just fans? Inside a New Hampshire Trump rally.

EDITORIAL

If you can, pick a GOP ballot in New Hampshire — and use it to stop Donald Trump
IDEAS | PAUL LEWIS

Hamlet, Prince of Pickleball
Nathaniel Manderson

Democrats, let me (re)introduce you to the working class
SCOT LEHIGH

Haley calls out Trump’s ‘temper tantrums’ but will NH voters put him in time out?
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Man stopped for moving violation in Quincy; officers find $70,000, ‘large amount’ of stolen jewelry inside vehicle, police say

An Irish national believed to be part of an “Irish Traveler” fraud ring targeting Massachusetts residents was stopped Saturday for a moving violation in Quincy, where police towed his vehicle and recovered over $70,000 and a “large amount” of what’s believed to be stolen jewelry from the SUV, officials said.
SCOT LEHIGH

In N.H., Haley and Phillips turn up the heat on Biden and Trump’s age. Will it work?

If the New Hampshire of today still bears a strong resemblance to the independent-minded Granite State of old, expect a primary result that jump-starts the intra-party process.
REDDIT AMA

‘Who was the hardest interview to land?’ and other questions about the Globe’s reexamination of the Charles Stuart case answered

The team of Globe reporters that reexamined the Charles Stuart case hosted an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit focused on their reporting.

Newton schools remain closed as striking educators walk picket lines at schools Monday morning

The union is also pressing forward with its strike despite a Middlesex Superior Court order to return to work and end their work stoppage.

Sports

men's college basketball

After milestone win, NU men’s basketball coach Bill Coen is both gratified and grateful

Coen, now the CAA's career leader in wins, believes he truly found his calling as a mentor to young student-athletes.
men's college hockey notebook

BU and BC are on a collision course, and other takeaways from the weekend in men’s college hockey

The Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation will clash at the end of this week in a home-and-home showdown.
Celtics at Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. (NBCSB)

Celtics at Mavericks: Boston’s road trip continues in Dallas

Monday’s game is the second of a three-game road swing that began with a win over Houston on Sunday.
jets at bruins | 7 p.m. (NESN)

Jets at Bruins: Winnipeg comes to town for a battle of heavyweights
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Playoff failures continue to define the Bills, and other thoughts from the NFL divisional playoffs
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' HOCKEY

MIAA boys’ hockey power rankings: St. John’s Prep still atop Division 1

Business

Larry Edelman

Walgreens is caught improperly charging sales tax for online snack food sales in Massachusetts

Edgar Dworsky has long been an independent crusader exposing corporate misdeeds and educating consumers on their rights.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

How a private equity firm made a killing on Steward Health Care

Cerberus Capital Management grabbed its $800 million profit before the hospital chain’s financial problems became critical.

For Donnie Wahlberg, the ‘right stuff’ is, apparently, biodiesel

Uber and allies pump $7 million into potential ride-share ballot question this fall
magazine
Globe Magazine

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

GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘Don’t let grief dominate’: 9 Alzheimer’s experts on supporting a loved one

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I think at our ages we’ve both “been there, done that”’
PERSPECTIVE

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

metro

Trump confuses Pelosi and Haley, again, and presidential rivals pounce

Uber and allies pump $7 million into potential ride-share ballot question this fall

Wilbury’s ‘Hir’ is a disarmingly audacious reflection of a rapidly changing America

sports

MIAA boys’ hockey power rankings: St. John’s Prep still atop Division 1

MIAA girls’ hockey power rankings: Notre Dame (H) and Duxbury rule

The hope for this year’s Paris Olympics is for a festive gathering amid a turbulent world

business

Will AI take our jobs? Maybe not just yet.

Return-to-office pushes can cause a ‘riot.’ These Boston-area companies are trying anyway.

As a new year begins, here’s how you can save money on prescription drugs

politics

False robocall targets Biden voters ahead of New Hampshire primary

Trump confuses Pelosi and Haley, again, and presidential rivals pounce

Who’s running for president in 2024, and which Republicans have dropped out of the race?

Nation

California State University faculty launch weeklong strike across 23 campuses

Possible Trump testimony in sex abuse defamation trial postponed due to juror illness

Facing backlash, some corporate leaders go ‘under the radar’ with DEI

World

Sarah, the Duchess of York, diagnosed with malignant melanoma found during breast cancer treatment

Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat says it won’t recognize Israel without a path to a Palestinian state

Millions of Indians celebrate a new temple. For Modi, it is a triumph of his Hindu-first politics

opinion

Healey’s plan for clemency is courageous, but it once would have been unremarkable

A pandemic mea culpa from Francis Collins

‘A last indignity’ at Fernald: records strewn about crumbling site

lifestyle

Your Love Letters anniversary gift

They want a buddy, not a girlfriend

In small-town Wisconsin, looking for the roots of the modern American conspiracy theory

food & dining

Ranch-flavored lip balm was an April Fool’s joke. Now it’s sold out.

Smuttynose to buy Wachusett Brewing Co.

Hook + Line, an indie fish house in the Seaport, is just what the area needs

travel

Boston’s most expensive hotel is now open. Is it worth the steep nightly rate?

How to spend a romantic weekend in Portland, Maine

Michael Bobbitt and the beauty of ‘do nothing’ days

Arts

Brent Sikkema, influential New York gallerist, dies at 75

10 compelling art shows to wander through this winter

A homecoming for Roxbury’s trailblazing artist Lorraine O’Grady

Books

An experimental biography focuses on Charles Darwin’s grandfather

In Kaveh Akbar’s ‘Martyr!’ a poet seeks faith amid the senselessness of death, and life

Local bestsellers for the week ended Jan. 14

Movies

Ariana DeBose stars in ‘I.S.S.,’ a space odyssey set aboard the International Space Station

‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ lead the race for Britain’s BAFTA film awards

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Masters of the Air’ takes off, Nicole Kidman is one of the ‘Expats,’ and an ‘SNL’ movie is on the way

Jacob Elordi talks about filming ‘Saltburn,’ confirms ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Elvis is the best Elvis on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Mark Ruffalo to star in HBO crime drama ‘Task,’ set in the ‘same universe’ as ‘Mare of Easttown’

music

For Donnie Wahlberg, the ‘right stuff’ is, apparently, biodiesel

Man arrested near Taylor Swift’s NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt

Mary Weiss, style-setting lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Theater/Dance

Ashwini Ramaswamy gives the crows ample reason to come

In ‘Trouble in Mind,’ a Black actress is done compromising

10 standout shows for theater audiences this winter

Health

Dana-Farber cancer researchers moving to retract one paper, correct others in broad investigation of manipulated data

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

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

Obituaries

Brent Sikkema, influential New York gallerist, dies at 75

Mary Weiss, style-setting lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Larry Collins, rockabilly guitar prodigy, is dead at 79