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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.
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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.

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

Donald Trump is calling for a leadership change at the Republican National Committee in an attempt to install a new slate of loyalists — including his daughter-in-law — at the top of the GOP’s political machine even before he formally secures the party’s next presidential nomination.
Trump asks Supreme Court to put off his election interference trial, claiming immunity

Temporary overflow shelter opening near Mass. and Cass, Wu says

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

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

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

christopher l. gasper
If frugality led to the Patriots’ downfall, blame Bill Belichick, not Robert Kraft
When it came to spending money on players, the buck stopped with the former coach, literally.

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

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.

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.
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.

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.
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
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Pot purveyors plead to come out of the legal shadows. They’re right.

New federal study on its medical potential could lead the DEA to approve reclassification of the once “evil weed.”
MARCELA GARCÍA

Migrants’ next stop: Why not Wellesley?
Kim Taylor

Seiji Ozawa, the man and the maestro
LETTERS

Special counsel’s report: bombshell, cheap shot, or open secret?

IDEAS | DANIEL G. STEGER

They filmed ‘American Fiction’ in my house. Can I get an Oscar?

More recent News

Jury in Emanuel Lopes trial at impasse, is ordered to continue deliberating
The jury in the case of Emanuel Lopes, the man charged with murdering Weymouth police Sergeant Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams in 2018, said it was at an impasse, but the judge ordered its members to continue deliberating.

17-year-old boy killed in early Monday morning Worcester shooting, police say

After responding to a Shotspotter activation and finding evidence of a shooting but no victim, police called area hospitals and learned that a 17-year-old boy had been brought to one with a gunshot wound and had died, officials said.

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.

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.

Four people injured in separate weekend snowmobile crashes in New Hampshire

Officials cautioned that conditions in New Hampshire are “poor” for snowmobiling so far this winter, with many trails closed and others providing limited safe riding space.

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.

Recommended reads

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

With violence at Brockton High School a near-daily problem, teachers are at a breaking point

Teachers and parents said the fights and general chaos at the school, while an issue for some time, have escalated this year.

In Eastie, an early glimpse at Boston’s existential and expensive struggle to hold back the sea

Boston began planning for sea level rise almost a decade ago. Now, as the city’s climate adaptation strategy takes shape, it’s raising thorny questions about cost and gentrification.

Latest snowfall maps: How much will New England get?

A nor’easter arriving early Tuesday is now expected to shift southward with southeastern Massachusetts forecast to bear the brunt of the storm.

Nor’easter expected to bring heavy snow to southeastern Massachusetts underway. Follow live updates.

Many schools are also closed for the day, including in Boston, where Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a snow emergency. Governor Maura Healey is urging people to stay off the roads.

Sports

patriots mailbag

Patriots mailbag: Draft scenarios bring out a lot of hypotheticals

What is the best thing to do with the No. 3 pick — take a quarterback or trade it to stockpile more draft picks?
christopher l. gasper

If frugality led to the Patriots’ downfall, blame Bill Belichick, not Robert Kraft

When it came to spending money on players, the buck stopped with the former coach, literally.

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
GOLF

Tiger Woods starts a new year with a new look. Sun Day Red is his new apparel through TaylorMade
HS BOYS' BASKETBALL: HOLBROOK 68, BC CHARTER 41

Holbrook’s Rich Gifford becomes 29th coach in Massachusetts high school basketball history with 500 wins

Business

THE RI FOOD CLUB NEWSLETTER

Seeking comfort food? Here are some delicious dumplings to try

The beauty of dumplings is that they come in all sorts of variations, and from all over the world. And you can find some great ones in Rhode Island.
DEVELOPMENT

Historic jewelry manufacturing buildings to be demolished for mixed-use property with nearly 200 apartments

A developer has proposed replacing the Bassett Street buildings to construct more than 190 apartments with commercial space including a fitness center and dog spa.

Scandal-mired Toyota group automaker Daihatsu reshuffles leadership

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

Historic jewelry manufacturing buildings to be demolished for mixed-use property with nearly 200 apartments

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

Boston is under a snow emergency ahead of winter storm

sports

EMass boys’ basketball: Franklin captures top spot in the Globe Top 20 after longtime No. 1 Catholic Memorial falters

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

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

business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World

Don’t feed the pandas: Man banned from panda park for life for throwing ‘objects’ into an enclosure

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

opinion

How universities can restore free speech and constructive conversations

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

‘Ten years of nothing’ from the convention center authority

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

Seeking comfort food? Here are some delicious dumplings to try

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

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