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Forecast | Dave Epstein

Nor’easter’s new storm track has bulk of snow missing Boston area

The latest forecast map shows Southern New England getting anywhere from a coating to 10 inches.
Sign up for text updates from Globe Weather HQ In N.H., a winter storm is no guarantee of a snow day for students Across Rhode Island, nor’easter’s snow totals could range from a few inches to a foot

School closures announced ahead of Tuesday’s expected snowstorm

Latest snowfall maps: How much will New England get?

Boston is under a snow emergency ahead of winter storm
Super Bowl LVIII | Chiefs 25, 49ers 22, (OT)

ben volin | on football
These Chiefs just won their third Super Bowl, and they appear to be far from finished
It does not look as though Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid are going anywhere, which is bad news for the rest of the NFL.

Want to dress and eat like a ‘DunKing’? The tracksuits are sold out.

On Monday, Dunkin’ began selling merch and menu items inspired by the brand's Super Bowl commercial, which starred a free-styling Ben Affleck, a sheepish Matt Damon, and a keyboard-playing Tom Brady.
Super Bowl thriller was the most-watched program ever, averaging 123.4 million viewers
71ST MEN'S BEANPOT CHAMPIONSHIP | NORTHEASTERN 4, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 3 (OT)

Northeastern’s dynasty reigns on, as Gunnarwolfe Fontaine’s OT winner beats BU in electric Beanpot championship game

The Huskies (13-12-2) and Terriers (19-8-1) have gone to overtime in all three of their meetings this season. In this one, Northeastern's only lead was the only one that mattered.

Layoffs and closures have roiled the media industry. What will happen to the young people studying journalism?

A barrage of bad media news to start 2024 is testing the resolve of even the hardiest optimists in journalism education.

Kennedy ad highlights an increased outsourcing of campaigns to shadowy outside groups

A pro-Robert F. Kennedy Jr. PAC's expenditure of millions of dollars to support Kennedy’s efforts to get on the November ballot has attracted the attention of his opponents, who have appealed to the Federal Election Commission.
Kennedy cousin blasts Super Bowl ad for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. invoking JFK’s 1960 campaign

Is Healey willing to raise taxes to fund the T long-term? The governor will ‘wait to see’ what a panel says.
“I’m not going to comment on hypotheticals until I see things," Governor Maura Healey said Monday.

Temporary overflow shelter opening near Mass. and Cass, Wu says
The center, located on Atkinson Street, is a “daytime space for individuals navigating homelessness and substance use” near Mass. and Cass., the center of the region’s homelessness and substance abuse crises, according to the city.

Trump asks Supreme Court to put off his election interference trial, claiming immunity

His lawyers filed an emergency appeal with the court on Monday, just four days after the justices heard Trump’s separate appeal to remain on the presidential ballot despite attempts to kick him off because of his efforts following his election loss in 2020.

Trump wants to install new RNC leadership, including his daughter-in-law as co-chair

Bob Edwards, radio host who built NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76
Edwards, who died Saturday, was at “Morning Edition” for nearly a quarter century and became as much a part of the begin-the-day rhythms for NPR listeners as coffee.

Judge dismisses lawsuits against Harvard over sale of body parts from its morgue

A Suffolk Superior Court judge said the plaintiffs did not prove that Harvard failed to act in good faith.

Attorneys in Karen Read case say March 12 trial date not feasible

Jury in Emanuel Lopes trial at impasse, is ordered to continue deliberating

17-year-old boy killed in early morning Worcester shooting, police say
peter abraham | on baseball

Here’s a first look at our first projection of the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster

Barring any meaningful free agent signings or trades, these 26 players look to be representing Boston in Seattle on March 26.
Your Red Sox spring training preview: Areas of concern, players to watch, roster, and schedule
COMMENTARY | Edinaldo Tebaldi, Bruce Elmslie, Ross Gittell

Think college doesn’t pay? The data say otherwise

A recent analysis reveals a continued and growing significant wage premium for bachelor’s degree holders compared to high school graduates.
AS I SEE IT

Boxing’s glory years in Lowell

This year marks the 77th anniversary of the Golden Gloves Championship being held in Lowell. The occasion is not your great-grandpa’s fight night. Tonight’s card of 12 fights includes four women’s bouts.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Migrants’ next stop: Why not Wellesley?

The narrative that wealthier communities just don’t want to help is incomplete.
IDEAS | IEVA JUSIONYTE

A scholar of gun policy says his field has gotten it wrong
Suzanne Nossel

How universities can restore free speech and constructive conversations
Hiba Husseini

What do Palestinians want?

LETTERS

Newton teachers strike: It’s all over but the rehashing

More recent News

House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson is sharply criticizing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other countries, casting serious doubts about the future of the package.

There aren’t as many quahogs these days. R.I. scientists, legislators, and fishermen are trying to figure out why.
Many factors could be contributing, including nutrient deficiencies, predators, as well as climate change.

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians
More than 12,300 Palestinian children and young teens have been killed in the conflict, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Monday.

Member of Dorchester street gang pleads guilty to federal racketeering charge, prosecutors say
A man who lives in Boston and Brockton pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to his role in a “violent Boston gang” after he allegedly attempted to murder a rival gang member and was involved in two home invasion robberies, prosecutors said.

Five takeaways about Washington Bridge closure after R.I. DOT director’s testimony
The hearing provided a few new details, including what additional problems have been found in the troubled span.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Moody’s Analytics election prediction model shows Biden winning in a ‘nail-biter’
In backtesting, the Moody’s Analytics tool correctly picked the winner in 10 of the 11 presidential matchups since 1980.

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Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

He says he got his CDL without taking the exam. Lawsuit ties State Police trooper to worker at Brockton RMV center.
The court filings mark the first time a Registry worker has been implicated in the alleged scheme in which four current and former Massachusetts state troopers are accused of falsifying results on commercial driver’s license tests.

Black History Now
For more than 40 years, Felix D. Arroyo fought to include marginalized communities in Boston political process
Through more than four decades as a city councilor, School Committee chairman, and Suffolk County register of probate, Arroyo dedicated his trailblazing career to the fight for social justice and equity from the time he first entered the mostly white world of Boston politics.

A Jewish American and a Palestinian American are tackling science’s toughest challenges
Omar Abudayyeh and Jonathan Gootenberg have co-published 10 scientific papers, launched several biotech companies, and jointly run a Harvard lab.

Culture & Lifestyle

Harvard’s Black Film Project will spotlight Black history and culture through documentary, narrative stories

Anna Motz debunks myths about female abusers and violent offenders in ‘If Love Could Kill’

Wonders never cease with the 7 Fingers

From ‘Big Night’ to ‘Babette’s Feast,’ sink your teeth into these 7 great films about food

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

JEFF JACOBY

I was a young Republican. Now I want nothing to do with either party.

Keith O'Brien

The hidden toll of sports gambling
IDEAS | STEPHEN LANE

Checking in with the COVID class of 2024
RENÉE GRAHAM

It’s corporate America’s most disingenuous time of the year — Black History Month
EDITORIAL

‘Ten years of nothing’ from the convention center authority
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Member of Dorchester street gang pleads guilty to federal racketeering charge, prosecutors say

A man who lives in Boston and Brockton pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to his role in a “violent Boston gang” after he allegedly attempted to murder a rival gang member and was involved in two home invasion robberies, prosecutors said.

Officials urge people to work from home if possible, stay off roads during Tuesday snowstorm

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu declared a snow emergency and said the city’s public schools would close Tuesday in anticipation of a powerful winter storm, but the storm forecast was downgraded later Monday, leaving residents watching and waiting.

School closures announced ahead of Tuesday’s expected snowstorm

As a snowstorm approached the region on Monday, dozens of school districts and universities across Massachusetts began canceling Tuesday classes.
RI TRANSPORTATION

Five takeaways about Washington Bridge closure after R.I. DOT director’s testimony

The hearing provided a few new details, including what additional problems have been found in the troubled span.

Sports

Super Bowl thriller was the most-watched program ever, averaging 123.4 million viewers

The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in television history.
71ST MEN'S BEANPOT CHAMPIONSHIP | NORTHEASTERN 4, BOSTON UNIVERSITY 3 (OT)

Northeastern’s dynasty reigns on, as Gunnarwolfe Fontaine’s OT winner beats BU in electric Beanpot championship game

The Huskies (13-12-2) and Terriers (19-8-1) have gone to overtime in all three of their meetings this season. In this one, Northeastern's only lead was the only one that mattered.
GOLF

Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look. Sun Day Red is his new apparel through TaylorMade

Woods is starting a new year with a new look, announcing Monday an extended partnership with TaylorMade Golf to launch a lifestyle brand that will be called Sun Day Red.
HS BOYS' BASKETBALL: HOLBROOK 68, BC CHARTER 41

Holbrook’s Rich Gifford becomes 29th coach in Massachusetts high school basketball history with 500 wins
BOYS' BASKETBALL: TOP 20

EMass boys’ basketball: Franklin captures top spot in the Globe Top 20 after longtime No. 1 Catholic Memorial falters
john powers | on college hockey

Once, Boston University owned the Beanpot dynasty. Now it’s Northeastern’s turn

Business

Inflation might have dropped below 3 percent last month for 1st time in 3 years, a milestone for Biden

Inflation may have fallen below a 3 percent annual rate last month, which would be the lowest level in nearly three years and a potentially significant milestone as the Biden administration seeks to bolster Americans’ views of the economy before the November elections.

Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy

Any downturn would likely result from an external shock — such as a conflict involving China — rather than from domestic economic factors such as higher interest rates.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Moody’s Analytics election prediction model shows Biden winning in a ‘nail-biter’
talking points

Did you call in sick on Monday? You’re not alone.
magazine
Globe Magazine

‘God, I wish I hadn’t seen that’: On the trail of Bigfoot in the Berkshires
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Feb. 12-Feb. 18
The Parenting Issue

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

The Parenting Issue

More women than ever are freezing their eggs. But there’s a problem.

metro

He says he got his CDL without taking the exam. Lawsuit ties State Police trooper to worker at Brockton RMV center.

Boston is under a snow emergency ahead of winter storm

Brockton Hospital is set to reopen in spring

sports

Here’s a first look at our first projection of the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster

Is the Merrimack Valley Conference the best boys’ high school basketball in Massachusetts?

As Brad Marchand gets set to play his 1,000th game we’re left to wonder: Is he a Hall of Famer?

business

Worcester Airport regains its altitude under Andy Davis’s watch

In a unique New England twist, Nor’easter delays big Milton election, raising concerns among some residents

Want to dress and eat like a ‘DunKing’? The tracksuits are sold out.

politics

House votes — again — on impeachment of Homeland Security secretary. Here’s what you should know.

House GOP will try again to impeach Mayorkas after failing once. But outcome is still uncertain.

House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote

Nation

Race to succeed George Santos in Congress reaches stormy climax in New York’s suburbs

New Orleans’ Carnival season marks Fat Tuesday with celebrities and pretend monarchs

Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp sets the stage to aid Texas governor’s border standoff with Biden

World

Israeli forces rescue 2 hostages in dramatic Gaza raid that killed at least 67 Palestinians

Panic mounts in Rafah over looming Israeli offensive after night strikes

Hostages rescued from Rafah in good condition

opinion

Antiracists are not racist — ‘neo’ or otherwise

In a tough market, both theaters and audiences urged to take risks

Hmm, fly to crowded, costly park or … drive to a N.H. family favorite

lifestyle

Taylor Swift celebrates Travis Kelce Super Bowl win with star-studded entourage

Photos: See Robert Kraft, Reba McEntire, Jay-Z, and more stars at Super Bowl LVIII

Should I know it’s love by three months? Six?

food & dining

Super Bowl commercials 2024: See Beyoncé, DunKings, and more big game ads

Meet the DunKings: Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, and Matt Damon star in Dunkin Super Bowl commercial

Celebrate the new year at one of these new Chinese restaurants

travel

We wanted northern lights and glacial fjords. We got so much more.

Not into roller coasters at sea with 5,000 other passengers? Consider an expedition voyage.

Cruise-curious? Your cruise questions answered.

Arts

With a small show of prints by Indigenous artists, the MFA looks to the future

A pair of ambitious photo exhibits look at sexuality and race in Boston during the ’70s

MFA agrees to return sacred relics to Korea

Books

Anna Motz debunks myths about female abusers and violent offenders in ‘If Love Could Kill’

At the Quincy library, a Fabio cardboard cutout adds a unique twist to Valentine’s Day

Contemporary Black poets celebrate Phillis Wheatley in new volume; ‘Moby-Dick’-inspired video installations at ICA

Movies

Snuggle up this snow day and watch the 2024 Oscar nominees for best picture

Harvard’s Black Film Project will spotlight Black history and culture through documentary, narrative stories

L Street Tavern, made famous in ‘Good Will Hunting,’ being sold in March

Television

12 shows to binge on a snow day

Want to dress and eat like a ‘DunKing’? The tracksuits are sold out.

Super Bowl commercials 2024: See Beyoncé, DunKings, and more big game ads

music

Beyoncé announces ‘Act II’ will arrive in March. Watch videos of her two new country tracks.

Taylor Swift celebrates Travis Kelce Super Bowl win with star-studded entourage

Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and more join Usher for Super Bowl halftime show

Theater/Dance

Wonders never cease with the 7 Fingers

In ‘John Proctor Is the Villain,’ a high school is a #MeToo crucible

It’s the humans who are in need of repair in ‘Machine Learning’

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

Bob Edwards, radio host who built NPR’s ‘Morning Edition,’ dies at 76

Eve Nussbaum Soumerai, teacher, writer who drew from her Holocaust experiences, dies at 97

Si Spiegel, Jewish war hero who modernized Christmas trees, dies at 99