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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Higher Education

‘I give the board an F’: In wake of Gay’s resignation, experts say Harvard Corporation must correct its own missteps

To move forward, experts in higher education leadership say, Harvard’s historically opaque and omnipotent governing body will need to make changes. Continue reading →

Maine shootings

911 transcripts released in Lewiston, Maine, massacre: ‘He’s still — he’s still shooting’

Authorities in Maine on Monday released transcripts of dozens of 911 calls that came in to dispatchers when a gunman fatally shot 18 people at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston. Continue reading →

Transportation

Heat lamps at some T shelters keep Newton, Brookline riders toasty. Elsewhere, they just don’t work.

In recent days, the Globe checked on every heating element location provided by the MBTA. Most needed fixing and the ones that didn’t were concentrated in wealthier neighborhoods. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Harvard’s next president likely won’t be named for months. But speculation is underway.

A former governor and a former US president are among the names in the air as Harvard begins its search. Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill Hezbollah commander, militia says

Israel launched strikes into southern Lebanon on Monday against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia, which said one of its senior commanders had been killed there, adding to concerns that Israel’s fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip could erupt into a wider regional war. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today | January 4, 2024

WATCH: Thursday's episode. Stories include: The group making life less lonely for the sober and sober-curious, and the pioneer using AI to keep us human. Watch →

What will determine Bill Belichick's future?

WATCH: He's still head coach of the Patriots — for now. Deputy sports editor Scott Thurston breaks down what we know. Watch →

Massachusetts wins big at the Golden Globes

WATCH: Plus, Oppenheimer dominates, but Barbie – not so much. Living arts assistant digital editor Matt Juul has this year’s must-see moments. Watch →

The Nation

Politics

Far right balks as Congress begins push to enact spending deal

Ultraconservative House Republicans have panned the $1.66 trillion agreement Johnson made with Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, saying it is unacceptable. Continue reading →

Nation

Moon landing attempt by US company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak

The problem was reported about seven hours after Monday’s predawn liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Continue reading →

Climate

More electric school buses are coming to Boston

On Monday, the Biden Administration announced a $20 million grant that will provide 50 new electric school buses for Boston, plus the infrastructure to support them. Continue reading →

The World

World

Pope in major policy address calls for universal ban on surrogacy, says it exploits mother and child

Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity. Continue reading →

World

Exhausted, on the defensive, and at ‘Hell’s Gate’ in Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers and commanders interviewed in recent weeks along a broad stretch of the central and eastern front said that Russian attacks were so intense that operating near the front line has never been so dangerous. Continue reading →

World

US secretary of state rallies Mideast leaders to prepare for Gaza’s postwar future

Antony Blinken said Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey would consider participating in and contributing to “day after” scenarios for the Palestinian territory. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The world wants to triple nuclear energy: What will it take?

Nuclear can look to the aviation industry’s model, which certifies aircraft, subject to strict and uniform standards, across countries. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Massachusetts’ good times not rollin’ like they used to

Mid-year budget cuts usher in an era of belt-tightening. Continue reading →

OPINION

Mitt Romney needs to re-stiffen his spine on Trump

He continues to wrestle with himself over the benefits of political bravery versus political temerity, and all that wrestling has caused him to miscalculate. Continue reading →

Metro

NH Politics

N.H. sends cease-and-desist letter to DNC, tells them to quit claiming the state’s early primary is ‘meaningless’

Deterring voters from participating in the Jan. 23 contest constitutes unlawful voter suppression, the N.H. attorney general’s office told the National Democratic Committee on Monday. Continue reading →

Politics

‘There’s just too much to say’: Before Michelle Wu’s biggest annual speech, meet her chief speechwriter

The State of the City address is the mayor’s most heralded annual speech, and this year’s mayoral monologue will happen Tuesday evening. Continue reading →

Weather

Forecasters warn of impending blast of rain and wind while region digs out from snowstorm

As the region dug out from Sunday's snowstorm, the National Weather Service issued a high wind and flood watch that will be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday. Continue reading →

Sports

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has always been a step ahead on the ice, dating back to his UMass days

The NHL’s preeminent blue liner, Makar is having another outstanding season, with nine goals and 47 points, good for second among defensemen. Continue reading →

AVALANCHE 4, BRUINS 3 (SO)

Bruins make their point, but Avalanche win it in a shootout

With two goals, Brad Marchand moved into sole possession of fifth place on the Bruins’ all-time points list with 899, passing Rick Middelton. Continue reading →

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Jayson Tatum sits against Pacers, but Celtics get Kristaps Porzingis back after eye scare

Porzingis missed most of Saturday’s win after being poked in the eye by former Celtics wing Aaron Nesmith. Continue reading →

Business

Business

United Airlines found loose bolts, other issues on a key part of grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners

The news came as more details of Friday's harrowing Alaska Airlines flight were revealed. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Wu pushes plan to streamline Boston’s complex zoning

The Boston Planning and Development Agency is launching a plan to simplify zoning in hopes of easing the path to new housing construction. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Got gift cards as holiday presents? Here’s what to know about using (or selling) them.

The major takeaway about gift cards? Use them promptly to avoid losing or forgetting you have them. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Willie Ruff, jazz missionary and professor, dies at 92

Mr Ruff, who fashioned an unlikely career in jazz as a French horn player and toured the world as a musical missionary in the acclaimed Mitchell-Ruff Duo while maintaining a parallel career at the Yale School of Music, died Dec. 24 at his home in Killen, Ala. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

LOVE LETTERS

I’m married. How do I ask single friends about their love lives?

I don’t want to force comparisons or make anyone uncomfortable. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

‘The Sopranos’ turns 25

The show from David Chase was written, acted, and filmed with the sophistication of a movie, and its huge success pointed the way for other TV makers. Continue reading →

Movies

Celine Song’s ‘Past Lives’ wins best picture from the National Society of Film Critics

Co-founded by the late film critic Pauline Kael in 1966, the National Society of Film Critics met Saturday to vote in its 58th annual awards ceremony. Continue reading →