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Forecast | Dave Epstein

Bands of snow along the coastline could last into Monday afternoon

As colder air rushes in behind the departing storm, there will be some activity coming in off the ocean in the form of snow.
These schools have announced closures and delays Here’s how much snow fell across southern N.E. See town-by-town snowfall totals across the region

Boston wants T buses to be free to ride. The T wants to charge. What happens next?

As the end of the existing fare-free bus program in Boston approaches, the T is moving forward with only the low-income fare for its entire system.
Cambridge Street improvement project to add more protected bike lanes as part of citywide plan

Day 7 out of school: Newton schools remain shuttered Monday as teacher strike continues
Unable to break an impasse over the weekend, members of the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association will continue to bargain Monday; the union, meanwhile, will incur a $50,000 court-imposed fine for continuing the strike, which is illegal under state law.

Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan

President Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first US fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against American forces across the Middle East since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they attacked US warship without evidence; American official rejects claim A Boston lawyer is a quiet force for Gazans with American ties: ‘I didn’t know who else was going to do it’

A man opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane’s wing. Dozens of fellow passengers supported him.

Cardinal O’Malley reflects on 20 years at the helm of the Boston Archdiocese

How outdoor dining tore apart the North End

The drama in the neighborhood is not just about outdoor tables; it’s about the very identity of Boston’s Italian-American enclave.

January storms nearly wiped out Maine’s lobster industry. Now comes the hard part.
After back-to-back storms in January, the devastation felt by Maine’s lobster industry was an alarming warning that climate change is happening so fast, and with such seemingly cruel precision, that the scale of recovery may need to be greater than anyone had realized.

Ben Volin | On football
It’s Chiefs vs. 49ers in the Super Bowl because the Ravens and Lions don’t know how to win
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Bill Belichick recently made four Super Bowls in five years. Now Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid have matched their greatness.

How have other coaches before Jerod Mayo done when replacing an NFL legend?

Coaches such as George Seifert and Bill Cowher have shown that it's possible to sustain a team's success and make your own mark.
Joe Houston is the latest Patriots assistant coach to find a new job elsewhere
Money, Power, Inequality

Tufts celebrates first class of incarcerated graduates at MCI-Concord

Graduates of the Tufts Prison Initiative earned a diploma in Civic Studies recently, the culmination of a five-year bachelor’s degree completed while students were incarcerated in state prison.
beat writer's notebook

Joe Mazzulla’s reluctance to praise opponents, Daniel Theis’s new chance, and five other Celtics nuggets

Shaking my notebook and seeing what falls out as the Celtics try to regain their TD Garden rhythm following consecutive home losses…
MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘Capote vs. the Swans,’ Donald Glover’s new series, and the end of ‘Curb’

The 12th and final season of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” premieres Sunday night, with 10 episodes in all that conclude on April 7.
INNOVATOR Q&A

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

A researcher at the University of Rhode Island explores what drives the incel movement, and when extreme misogyny turns violent.
LOVE LETTERS

We have a fundamental clash of values

Is there any hope for the relationship?
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Fernald School: Waltham is letting a historic property fall apart

The city bought the 190-acre property in part using money from the state, and promised to preserve the site. But it has let the buildings fall into disrepair.
Jim Stergios

Teachers strikes hurt the students
Max Page and Deb McCarthy

Teachers unions have no rights if they have no leverage to exercise those rights
IDEAS | IEVA JUSIONYTE

Living with a gun
JEFF JACOBY

The swastika stands for evil and mass murder. So does the hammer and sickle.

More recent News

Focus on high schools: School sports photos by high school students
A selection of high school sports photos from across the state submitted through the Globe's high school sports student photography program.

Maine man dies after rescuing 4-year-old son when both fall through ice at pond
A 51-year-old Carmel man died after rescuing his 4-year-old son when both plunged through the ice at a nearby pond Friday morning.

Man rescued after falling through ice on river in northern New Hampshire, official says

Haley hits Trump on border and his ‘rants,’ saying ‘he feels threatened’
Nikki Haley is increasing her criticism of former president Trump as she denounced him in an interview on Sunday.

Nikki Haley commits to staying in the presidential race through Super Tuesday on March 5

Teenager shot in shoulder while confronting alleged thief in Claremont, N.H., authorities say
Jared Strickland, 24, of Claremont, is charged with first degree assault, robbery, felony criminal mischief, felony theft, falsifying physical evidence, and receiving stolen property, according to police.

shirley leung
Send in the clowns: Love them or hate them, downtown Boston’s new public art installations are a marketer’s dream
Foot traffic has nearly doubled in Boston since 2020 but remains far below pre-pandemic levels. That’s why the city needs creative (and surprising) reasons to bring people back.

How does bad data slip through? Allegations of research fraud raise questions about ‘peer review.’
The troubles arise amid pressures to publish, too many journals, and too few reviewers.

Recommended reads

The prospect of cannabis cafes in Massachusetts faces a hazy future

Conversations about marijuana cafes, infused dinners, and canna-yoga are finally in the spotlight again. But are they on the horizon?

Around New England with Kevin Cullen
Dying on Lynda’s terms
Lynda Bluestein wasn’t allowed to die on her own terms in her own home in Connecticut, so she went to Vermont and did it her way.

Read the note from the Globe’s executive editor about the story

‘It depends on the context’. Harvard plunges into roiling debate about what is considered antisemitism.
The dispute boils down to questions about whether some forms of anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian speech cross the line.

Whether they voted for Biden, Haley, or the man himself, New Hampshire voters had Trump on the brain
The Globe interviewed more than 125 voters on Election Day to find out what, or who, motivated them to head to the polls.

Culture & Lifestyle

Harvard’s Peabody museum removes Native American funerary objects from display

Sundance stories: Will Ferrell’s close friend of 30 years came out as trans. Then they went on a road trip.

Leading museums remove native displays amid new federal rules

For $5, a Rhode Island cat will poop on your ex’s name

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

A shady conservative group wants to make Biden’s Black support go up in smoke
IDEAS | ASYA PARTAN

100 years after Lenin’s death, his curse still grips Russia
MARCELA GARCÍA

A win in Mexico’s landmark case against US gunmakers
LETTERS

Instead of COVID mea culpa, public health leaders should take a bow
PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

‘All the hallmarks of a political hit job’: Historian explains how Claudine Gay became a conservative target
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Here’s how much snow fell across Southern New England

Anywhere from a coating of snow in Boston to about 7 inches in the Fitchburg area had fallen as of Monday morning from this coastal storm.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Bands of snow along the coastline could last into Monday afternoon

As colder air rushes in behind the departing storm, there will be some activity coming in off the ocean in the form of snow.
INNOVATOR Q&A

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

A researcher at the University of Rhode Island explores what drives the incel movement, and when extreme misogyny turns violent.

Day 7 out of school: Newton schools remain shuttered Monday as teacher strike continues

Unable to break an impasse over the weekend, members of the Newton School Committee and the Newton Teachers Association will continue to bargain Monday; the union, meanwhile, will incur a $50,000 court-imposed fine for continuing the strike, which is illegal under state law.

Sports

HS BOYS' BASKETBALL

MIAA boys’ basketball power rankings: Catholic Memorial has company in Division 1

CM, North Andover, Worcester North, Lowell, and Lawrence are separated by 1.7 percentage points entering a key stretch of league play and nonleague showdowns.
HS GIRLS' BASKETBALL

MIAA girls’ basketball power rankings: Keep an eye on No. 4 Woburn vs. No. 5 Lexington in Division 1 duel

Bishop Feehan (D1), Medfield (D2), Medway (D3), Cathedral (D4), and Lenox (D5) pace the respective divisions.
STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISM PROGRAM

Focus on high schools: School sports photos by high school students

A selection of high school sports photos from across the state submitted through the Globe's high school sports student photography program.
HS GIRLS' HOCKEY

MIAA girls’ hockey power ratings: It’s still Notre Dame-Hingham and Duxbury
HS BOYS' HOCKEY

MIAA boys’ hockey power rankings: St. John’s Prep, Concord-Carlisle, Nauset, Winthrop stick to No. 1 slots
patriots

How have other coaches before Jerod Mayo done when replacing an NFL legend?

Business

INNOVATOR Q&A

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

A researcher at the University of Rhode Island explores what drives the incel movement, and when extreme misogyny turns violent.

How outdoor dining tore apart the North End

The drama in the neighborhood is not just about outdoor tables; it’s about the very identity of Boston’s Italian-American enclave.

AI companies will need to start reporting their safety tests to the US government

Biden is marking the 15th anniversary of landmark pay equity law with steps to help federal workers
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

The NBA’s hottest prospect is a 17-year-old from Maine. Meet Cooper Flagg.
Globe Magazine

‘Death doulas’ and the audacious act of dying well in America

MISS CONDUCT

My friend’s driving terrifies me. Get me out of the passenger seat!

PERSPECTIVE

If Minnesota can redesign a problematic state seal in 3 months, why can’t Massachusetts?

metro

Boston wants T buses to be free to ride. The T wants to charge. What happens next?

Snow continues to spread across Massachusetts, affecting morning commute

Storm update: How much snow is expected through Monday?

sports

It’s Chiefs vs. 49ers in the Super Bowl because the Ravens and Lions don’t know how to win

Brock Purdy leads comeback for the ages against the Lions, putting 49ers into the Super Bowl

Dani Nugent preps for nationals with hard-earned 1-0 win at Phillips Andover girls’ wrestling tournament

business

China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate. The real estate giant owes over $300 billion.

Ex-prime minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland’s presidential vote to set up a runoff

Since Ohio train derailment, accidents have gone up

politics

House Republicans release impeachment charges against Mayorkas

As Biden judicial confirmations slow, Senate gains ground on red-state judges

Nikki Haley commits to staying in the presidential race through Super Tuesday on March 5

Nation

Dying thief who stole ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers from Minnesota museum will likely avoid prison

Biden says US ‘shall respond’ after drone strike by Iran-backed group kills 3 US troops in Jordan

Alex Murdaugh tries to prove jury tampering led to his murder conviction

World

The UK says it will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids

A group of Japanese citizens launches lawsuit against police to stop alleged ‘racial profiling’

Drone strike kills 3 US soldiers in Jordan, White House says

opinion

Mass. pitch to ease access to public higher education piques interest

Why can’t voc-tech classes be integral to traditional high schools?

In Healey’s child-care push, advocates have made their voices heard

lifestyle

We have a fundamental clash of values

In ‘Red,’ Boston-area author Annie Cardi reinterprets Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ for Gen Z readers

Why do people get married?

food & dining

She’s the pastry chef making Foglia’s delicious vegan desserts. She’s also self taught, and still in high school.

At Blue Ribbon Brasserie, a New York name makes a play for Kenmore Square

Old Wives Tale will bring oceanic drinks to the Encore; get Botox with your brunch in the Back Bay

travel

Hey, Cupid: Which is more romantic, Cape Ann or Cape Cod?

The 6 most romantic resorts for a winter getaway in New England

Sauna culture is gaining steam in New England — including a new spot right here on the Greenway

Arts

University of New Hampshire shutters Museum of Art on Durham campus

An underappreciated American art form conjures Black history from the void

At MoMA, An-My Lê's photos show the presence, and continuing power, of the past

Books

H.W. Brands reminds us that the nation was ever thus

Nonprofit Maine press publishes first English translation of experimental Bulgarian novel

Author readings around Boston through Feb. 3

Movies

Dr. Topper Carew brings ‘This Little Light of Mine’ to space

Sundance stories: Will Ferrell’s close friend of 30 years came out as trans. Then they went on a road trip.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are working on a movie together (again)

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Capote vs. the Swans,’ Donald Glover’s new series, and the end of ‘Curb’

Dakota Johnson says ‘Madame Web’ is like if AI made your boyfriend’s perfect movie, talks history of not taking interviews seriously on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Three ‘Masterpiece’ premieres in the offing

music

Quirky and beloved, WJIB will live on in new hands after longtime owner’s death

‘Lady Macbeth’ closes the BSO’s Shostakovich cycle with a bang

Ipswich ‘instructor in life’ and music scores Grammy nomination for second time

Theater/Dance

‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ defies definition, and that’s a very good thing

Playwright Samuel D. Hunter ponders ‘The Existence of God,’ and the existence of hope

At Central Square, a play that explores a tricky father-son-robot relationship

Health

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

After years of deferring investments, R.I.’s largest hospital owner is planning $3.5b in new improvements

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

Obituaries

Ann Maguire, groundbreaking LGBTQ leader and breast cancer research advocate, dies at 80

Roger Donlon, first Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War, dies at 89

Roger Donlon, first Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam War, dies at 89