Boston Globe Today | January 10, 2024

WATCH: Wednesday's episode. Stories include: What comes after Wegovy? The quest to eradicate obesity. The Pats are out, but the Playoffs are still a must-watch. Watch →

The Patriots and Bill Belichick part ways. Is it the right move?

WATCH: And, why now? Deputy sports editor Scott Thurston has covered the legendary coach since his tenure began in 2000, and shares his thoughts. Watch →

Horrors in Gaza galvanize Boston’s health care workers into action

WATCH: Reporter Chris Serres describes the challenges local doctors and nurses are running into as they attempt to deliver aid to the occupied territory. Watch →

Politics

Former Md. governor steps down from third party post

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Politics

Trump spends week before Iowa caucuses in court

Trump was in Washington, D.C., for a federal hearing Tuesday and attended the closing arguments of his civil fraud trial in New York Thursday, with a brief trip to Iowa in between for a Fox News town hall. He’ll only return to Iowa Saturday for a final blitz before the Monday caucuses. Continue reading →

Nation

Lawyer tapped to prosecute Trump in Georgia is now under scrutiny himself

Before he became the special prosecutor leading the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump, Nathan Wade was working as a private defense lawyer and a judge for a municipal court in the Atlanta suburbs. Continue reading →

World

Israel Faces Accusation of Genocide as South Africa Brings Case to U.N. Court

South African representatives said the statements of Israeli officials communicated the intent to commit genocide. Israel categorically denies the genocide accusation and will present its defense Friday. Continue reading →

World

US military aid to Ukraine was poorly tracked, Pentagon report says

More than $1 billion worth of shoulder-fired missiles, drones, and night-vision goggles that the United States has sent to Ukraine have not been properly tracked by US officials, a new Pentagon report concluded, raising concerns they could be stolen or smuggled at a time when Congress is debating whether to send more military aid to Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky rules out a cease-fire with Russia, saying Moscow would use it to rearm

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday ruled out a cease-fire as his country fights off the Russian invasion, saying the Kremlin’s forces would use the pause to rearm and regroup in order to overwhelm Kyiv’s troops. Continue reading →

OPINION

Closing Boston school buildings: What BPS can learn from D.C.

The question parents, students, and Boston residents want answered is not how the district gets to fewer, better buildings but rather how is it going to get to more great schools. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

For once, Chris Christie eases congestion — this time, on the GOP ballot

The former New Jersey governor was an imperfect candidate. But he performed a public service by giving voice to GOP misgivings about Donald Trump. Continue reading →

OPINION

Nikki Haley beats Ron DeSantis in Iowa debate

During a night in which DeSantis repeatedly stressed his record in Florida, Haley gave viewers a better idea of what she would do as president, both domestically, on spending levels and Social Security, and on foreign policy. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Sentence of life without parole is unconstitutional for adults under 21, SJC rules

Juvenile justice advocates hailed the ruling as a major step forward. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Six Jewish students file federal lawsuit against Harvard, calling it ‘a bastion’ of ‘anti-Jewish hatred’

Several graduate and law students at Harvard University on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the Ivy League school, accusing the administration of failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment on campus amid the Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. AG sues Boston Housing Authority over mice- and mold-infested Dorchester apartment

The state’s top law enforcement official is suing the Boston Housing Authority, the largest housing provider in the city, over its handling of a tenant’s complaints of a unit infested with mice and mold in Dorchester. Continue reading →

Patriots

Why move on from Bill Belichick now? ‘This is a results business,’ Robert Kraft explains.

Kraft deemed Thursday “not the time” to discuss the future. He said the team will eventually honor Belichick in appropriate fashion. Continue reading →

patriots

End of an era: Bill Belichick is out as Patriots coach after 24 years and six Super Bowl rings

The decision, made days after the team finished with a 4-13 record, ends Belichick’s 24-year tenure with the organization. Continue reading →

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Brad Stevens: Bill Belichick’s departure leaves a significant void in Boston sports scene

The Celtics' president of operations is both a friend and longtime admirer of Belichick’s, and appreciated that Belichick was always available whenever Stevens wanted to meet. Continue reading →

innovation economy

Grading the state’s new economic development plan

From life sciences to climate tech to tourism, the plan focuses on supporting five sectors where Massachusetts has competitive advantages “and a natural right to win,” in the report’s words. Continue reading →

Technology

EBay settles criminal charges over harassing Natick couple as new details emerge

An agreement announced Thursday between the California e-commerce giant and the US attorney's office in Boston settled new criminal charges over the stalking and harassment of a Natick couple while shedding fresh light on the origins of the debacle. Continue reading →

Biotech

Sage CEO sees encouraging sales for new pill for postpartum depression

The pill, called Zurzuvae, has generated lots of interest among psychiatrists, OB-GYNs, and primary care physicians, the executive said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Mr. Harrelson, an excellent fielder, was twice an All-Star. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Mr. Harrelson, an excellent fielder, was twice an All-Star. Continue reading →

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Television

Framingham native Katie Nolan wins ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ semifinals match, heads to finals

The sports comedy host prepared by just googling "everything over the last two weeks." Continue reading →

PARENTING UNFILTERED

From embracing a mess to Somerville staycations, here’s how local parents want to kick off the new year

This year, I asked readers about family-related missteps in 2023 and their vows for 2024 — nothing major, just little shifts that might make life a tiny bit better, simpler, or more fun. Here’s what you said. Continue reading →

NAMES

Ayo Edebiri talks Golden Globes speech, why she can’t eat viral ‘The Bear’ potato chip omelet on ‘Kimmel’

“It’s a perfect thing, but I’ve had too much,” the Dorchester native told late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Continue reading →