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The ‘none of these candidates’ option wins the Nevada GOP primary, the AP projects, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley

The “none of these candidates” option has won in Nevada’s symbolic Republican presidential primary contest, an embarrassing result for Nikki Haley, who was the only major candidate on the ballot.
See results from the Republican primary in Nevada Democratic results from the primary

House fails to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, thwarted by Republican defections

In a dramatic, rowdy scene on the House floor, the vote was tied for several minutes, 215-215. Several Republican lawmakers surrounded one of the holdouts, Wisconsin Republican Mike Gallagher, who refused to change his vote.
Aid package for Israel fails in the House, dealing another setback to GOP leaders House vote to impeach Homeland Security secretary fails: How did we get here, what does it mean?

Second Mass. state trooper charged in CDL bribery case retires, dishonorably discharged, agency says

Joel Rogers, 54, of Bridgewater, had been suspended without pay since Jan. 31, State Police said in a statement.

‘It is by far the worst we’ve ever seen it’: Eastern Mass. hospitals see a resurgence in discharge delays
Staff shortages at nursing homes and hospital closures are driving bottlenecks.

Weather Focus | Dave Epstein
When can we expect snow again this winter?
A weakening El Niño, a shifting polar vortex, and the jet stream. If the right conditions align, New England could see its snowiest part of the season yet.

FLAMES 4, BRUINS 1
Bruins return from All-Star break without a spark, lose to Flames
It was a game that should have left the Bruins wondering whether the roster has the kind of sandpaper, gumption, and pushback they’ll need come playoff time.

Rhode Island

‘Running from something’: Police logs show hundreds of reports of runaways from St. Mary’s Home for Children

There were more than 200 reports of runaways in just two years, according to records obtained by the Globe. “Once we bring the juveniles back, we’re getting called back for the same reasons,” the North Providence police chief said.
Neighbors of St. Mary’s Home for Children push back against expansion plans

State legislators are again debating whether insurers should fully cover childbirth. Here’s why it’s different this time.
As deductibles and calls for health equity mount, politicians are reconsidering a bill that would require insurers to cover the full spectrum of pregnancy care.

Education Dept. investigating alleged discrimination at Harvard against Muslim, Palestinian students
The DOE’s Office of Civil Rights, as of Feb. 6, is investigating Harvard for discrimination involving “shared ancestry,” according to the department’s website.

After crisis upon crisis at Harvard, a long-simmering issue is emerging: legacy admissions Brown University outlines ‘concrete steps’ to address bias, harassment, discrimination amid violence in Middle East

‘It’s always late’: Eng hears directly from Lynn riders weeks into the return of direct commuter rail service

State and MBTA officials celebrated the December opening of a temporary commuter rail platform in Lynn, which had been without direct service for over a year.
Boston extends free bus fare program on three routes until March 2026 MBTA holds meetings on proposed fare changes
Gary Washburn I On basketball

Celtics need to use the five games before All-Star break to get back to consistent, dominant basketball

There’s five games left for the Celtics to feel good about themselves going into the eight-day respite, and continue to build their lead atop the Eastern Conference.

Rare tornado warning issued for San Diego County as historic storm still threatens California

Officials expressed relief that the storm hadn’t killed anyone or caused a major catastrophe in Los Angeles so far despite its size and intensity.
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

With the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, the NFL is still trying to thread the needle on sports gambling

Football has gone from banning involvement in a fantasy football convention in 2015 to having three official sportsbook partners. The NFL sees it as its best strategy to control something that could greatly damage the sport.
DraftKings executive’s misbehavior, non-compete aired in dueling lawsuits
Black History Now

‘The epitome of grace’: Shirley Owens-Hicks’ relentless advocacy for civil rights and public education

One of the Boston civil rights "heroes" on the 1965 Freedom Plaza, Owens-Hicks served on the Boston School Committee and in the Massachusetts Statehouse for 20 years.
Mayor Wu honors Black artists to kick off Black History Month See more Black History Month coverage
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

The illegal Newton strike backfires — on teachers

Union members need to realize they made themselves look silly.
RENÉE GRAHAM

A shamefully tepid US response to the killing of a Palestinian American teen in the West Bank

EDITORIAL

Border security is possible if Congress embraces compromise and rejects political opportunism
EDITORIAL

Who won in Newton? Not the students.

ALAN WIRZBICKI

Take the Concord rotary too, please

More recent News

Why is there purple-tinted sand on Revere Beach this winter?
The purple tint in the sand is a natural phenomenon caused by mineral deposits of rose quartz and garnet from the White Mountains, explained a spokesperson from the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Nursing assistant at Holyoke Soldiers’ Home charged with stealing wedding band of deceased veteran

Antonio Bell, 53, of Springfield, who allegedly pawned the ring for $85, pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of larceny and one misdemeanor count of receiving stolen property, in Holyoke District Court. officials said Tuesday.

Photos: See Annette Bening parade through Cambridge as Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year
The Oscar-nominated actress was honored as the 2024 Woman of the Year in Cambridge on Tuesday.

Danvers man who allegedly shot his wife four times asks judge at arraignment: ‘Is my wife dead?’
His wife, who was not identified by name, is in critical but stable condition at an undisclosed Boston hospital after being shot in the head, neck. back, and hands, prosecutors said.

Three people accused of running brothel ring plead not guilty in federal court
Junmyung Lee,30, of Dedham, was released on bail with conditions, including electronic monitoring and curfew after his arraignment Tuesday in US District Court in Worcester. Han Lee, 41, of Cambridge, and James Lee, 68, of Torrance, Calif., remain in custody, pending detention hearings.

Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
The decision marks the second time in as many months that judges have held that Donald Trump can be prosecuted for actions undertaken while in the White House and in the run-up to Jan. 6, 2021.

Recommended reads

Beth Teitell | Commentary

One Dalton is selling seven studios, some smaller than 400 square feet. The asking price? Brace yourself.

Some of the condos are so small a full-sized bed feels big, but oh, the amenities. And think of the connections you can make in the elevator.

A BC swimmer feels caught in hazing-suspension crossfire and robbed of her final season
Katrina Sommer believes the process lacked transparency, ultimately supporting neither the victims nor the dozens of athletes who were not complicit.

‘It’s like yelling at the wall’: Local small businesses say they’re also victims of Steward’s financial woes
The company’s money problems mean that it has not paid many vendors — some for several years now, they say.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Massachusetts teachers unions increasingly willing to go on strike to secure paid parental leave
Many union leaders and educators question whether their exclusion from the state paid family and medical leave act reflect a sexist attitude towards a profession largely composed of women.

Culture & Lifestyle

Renée Fleming and the elements of style

Frederick Wiseman’s ‘Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros’ is a pleasure menu of a movie

These are the most crowded and expensive theme parks in the world. If you’re headed to Disney, start saving now.

Burt Bacharach here, Kate Bush there: Cécile McLorin Salvant makes classic songs her own at Sanders Theatre

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

EDITORIAL

When the barbed wire comes down at Concord prison, the possibilities are endless
John F. Keenan

I visited supervised consumption sites in six cities. Here’s what I found.
IDEAS | DAMON KRUKOWSKI

In the age of soulless self-checkout, my friendly fishmongers in Cambridge held back the tide
RENÉE GRAHAM

Stop policing Black women’s comportment

Cornelia Griggs

It’s not just superstition: Why I’m worried on this Groundhog Day
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Second Mass. state trooper charged in CDL bribery case retires, dishonorably discharged, agency says

Joel Rogers, 54, of Bridgewater, had been suspended without pay since Jan. 31, State Police said in a statement.

Former FedEx driver sentenced to six days in prison for selling guns stolen from packages

Frank P. O’Toole, 40, of Middleborough was sentenced to serve six days in federal prison, three years probation and to perform 250 hours of community service, the Massachusetts US Attorney's office said Tuesday.

Neighbors of St. Mary’s Home for Children push back against expansion plans

Some question the $11 million plan for the residential treatment facility following a state report of abuse and neglect.

Education Dept. investigating alleged discrimination at Harvard against Muslim, Palestinian students

The DOE’s Office of Civil Rights, as of Feb. 6, is investigating Harvard for discrimination involving “shared ancestry,” according to the department’s website.

Sports

Florida State 63, Boston College 62

Boston College’s late rally falls just short in loss to visiting Florida State

Quinten Post scored 21 points, eclipsing the 1,000-point career barrier in the process, but the Eagles could not get off a final shot and fell to Seminoles by a point at Conte Forum.
HS GIRLS' BASKETBALL: WOBURN 59, BELMONT 51 (OT)

Belmont had Woburn’s 49-game Middlesex League win streak teetering, but Mckenna Morrison proved too much in OT

Morrison, a junior, has never lost a league game and she scored 7 of her 17 points in overtime to ensure that run continued.
HS BOYS' BASKETBALL: CAMBRIDGE 67, BEDFORD 55

Jeffery White Jr. and Jaydaan Correia are carrying on the tradition of basketball excellence at Cambridge

The duo keyed the 10th-ranked Falcons to a 67-55 home triumph over No. 18 Bedford with 20 points apiece.
FLAMES 4, BRUINS 1

Bruins return from All-Star break without a spark, lose to Flames
BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

With the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, the NFL is still trying to thread the needle on sports gambling
Gary Washburn I On basketball

Celtics need to use the five games before All-Star break to get back to consistent, dominant basketball

Business

Coke hopes to excite younger drinkers with new raspberry-flavored Coca-Cola Spiced

From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend.
TALKING POINTS

Clean Harbors buys N.C. company

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

‘It is by far the worst we’ve ever seen it’: Eastern Mass. hospitals see a resurgence in discharge delays

State legislators are again debating whether insurers should fully cover childbirth. Here’s why it’s different this time.
magazine
Globe Magazine

More women than ever are freezing their eggs. Why do so few end up using them?
Globe Magazine

When my daughter was born, I became the most scared dad there ever was

COOKING

Sweet on someone? Let them know with salted butter caramel chocolate mousse.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Feb. 5-Feb. 11

metro

Boston police ask public to help identify suspects in two convenience store robberies

‘Running from something’: Police logs show hundreds of reports of runaways from St. Mary’s Home for Children

‘It is by far the worst we’ve ever seen it’: Eastern Mass. hospitals see a resurgence in discharge delays

sports

Report: Blackhawks to host 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field against the Blues

The chips may be stacked against Belmont/Watertown girls’ hockey, but they’re riding a hot hand and ready to cash in

76ers center Joel Embiid has no timetable to return following knee surgery

business

Banks sue regulators over anti-redlining rule

One Dalton is selling seven studios, some smaller than 400 square feet. The asking price? Brace yourself.

DraftKings executive’s misbehavior, non-compete aired in dueling lawsuits

politics

The ‘none of these candidates’ option wins the Nevada GOP primary, the AP projects, a symbolic rejection of Nikki Haley

What to know about Supreme Court arguments over Trump, the Capitol attack, and the ballot

What’s next as Trump tries to stave off his 2020 election trial? All eyes are on the Supreme Court.

Nation

Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off the ballot

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made.

Mother of Michigan gunman found guilty of manslaughter

World

By disclosing his cancer, Charles breaks centuries of royal tradition. But he shares only so much.

Qatar gets ‘positive’ response from Hamas on cease-fire plan as group reiterates its broader demands

More than a fifth of hostages in Gaza are dead, Israel says

opinion

Who won in Newton? Not the students.

When the barbed wire comes down at Concord prison, the possibilities are endless

Vocational-technical school admissions should be based on lottery

lifestyle

As cancer treatment advances, patients and doctors push back against drugs’ harsh side effects

The parent trap

Photos: Taylor Swift, Robert Kraft, and more stars hit the red carpet at the 2024 Grammys

food & dining

Recipe: In less than 15 minutes, you can wow your val/gal with these chocolate swirl cream cups

Recipe: Turkey meatball subs should keep the fans happy at a Super Bowl party, at least food-wise

At the heart of it all: The kitchen

travel

JetBlue to begin offering nonstop flights from Boston to Dublin and Paris

These are the most crowded and expensive theme parks in the world. If you’re headed to Disney, start saving now.

Margaritaville resort will open in Hyannis this summer, company says

Arts

MFA to pull Native objects from display

Former US senator Patrick Leahy, with new photo show, has plenty of company as a celebrity camera enthusiast

Vera Klement, painter who saw both beauty and evil, dies at 93

Books

Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb looks for evidence of extraterrestrial life, attracting attention — and detractors

Heather Fawcett, author of ‘Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries,’ says fairies are having ‘a bit of a moment’

At Little Free Libraries across Boston and beyond, there’s more than just books on offer

Movies

Frederick Wiseman’s ‘Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros’ is a pleasure menu of a movie

Ben Affleck unleashes inner pop star in new Dunkin’ ad: ‘How hard can it be?’

Sign up for the Globe’s 4th annual Black History Month Film Festival

Television

Despite Carl Weathers’s passing, Gronk Super Bowl ad to air

What you need to know about Sunday

Ben Affleck unleashes inner pop star in new Dunkin’ ad: ‘How hard can it be?’

music

Freedy Johnston’s setbacks came in bunches, but he’s found the road back

Renée Fleming and the elements of style

Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, and Kristin Chenoweth react to the death of Toby Keith

Theater/Dance

With plenty of empty seats to fill, some theater companies are in a fight for survival

In ‘A Case for the Existence of God,’ two lonely strangers, intertwined

In Company One’s ‘The Interrobangers,’ the truth is out there . . . in the woods

Health

Prospect Medical Holdings wants to sell its 2 R.I.-based hospitals. Here’s what a proposed deal could look like, executives say.

Timeline: Proposed sale of Rhode Island hospitals preceded by years of regulatory fights, funding problems

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

Obituaries

Hinton Battle, breathtaking dancer on Broadway and beyond, dies at 67

Country singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died after battling stomach cancer

Larry Taylor, gunship pilot in Vietnam who led daring rescue, dies at 81