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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Patriots

Patriots name Jerod Mayo as Bill Belichick’s replacement as head coach

The 37-year-old Mayo, a former Patriots linebacker, will be the 15th head coach in team history, and the youngest active coach in the NFL. Continue reading →

Biotech

For-profit biomedical institute, backed by billionaires, launches in Cambridge to speed drug discovery

The institute will be led by cofounder Stuart Schreiber, a Harvard scientist who was also one of the founders of the Broad Institute. Continue reading →

Elections

As Iowa Republicans get ready to caucus, Democrats are feeling ‘abandoned’ and written off

Iowa Democrats are used to being courted by national Democrats, but without a presidential primary race to speak of and their first in the nation status removed, they can't help but feel a little left out in the cold. Continue reading →

COVID-19

It seems like hardly anyone still cares about COVID. Does it matter?

Doctors differ on the question, with some saying long COVID remains a significant risk, while others say that concern is overblown. Continue reading →

Politics

N.H. voters support Israel, Biden in war against Hamas, according to Globe poll

Nearly half of the 1,000 likely voters surveyed — 45 percent — said they believe Biden’s level of support for Israel is “about right,” concluding that overall, they feel Biden is appropriately fulfilling his presidential duties as the country’s chief diplomat. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today: Sports | January 12, 2024

WATCH: Friday's episode. Stories include: Predicting the NFL playoff's wild-card weekend, why winning never gets old, but great coaches do. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker

The FAA will begin auditing Boeing’s aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled manufacturer after a panel blew off a jetliner in midflight last week. Continue reading →

Nation

US to seek death for man who killed 10 in racist supermarket massacre

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket in May 2022, according to court papers filed Friday. It is the first time that President Biden’s administration has sought the death penalty in a new case. Continue reading →

Nation

Winter storm with snow, ice, wind, and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US

At least one death was suspected from the latest round of dangerous weather — a man was believed dead after an avalanche in the Idaho backcountry. Continue reading →

The World

World

US says it does not want wider war as Houthis vow to respond to strikes

A White House spokesperson said Friday that the U.S.-led military strikes on Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen were not intended to ignite a wider regional war, even as Houthi leaders and their allies vowed to respond. Continue reading →

World

Israel presents its defense against claims of genocide in Gaza

Israel, a state founded in the aftermath of a genocide against the Jewish people, defended itself Friday against accusations of perpetrating genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading →

World

UK to pledge $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain visited Kyiv on Friday to announce that he would send more than $3 billion in military assistance to Ukraine in the next financial year, his country’s largest annual commitment since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Is Nikki Haley up to it, or will she ‘get smoked’?

Hobbling Trump will be tough to accomplish. Continue reading →

OPINION

To restore trust, Harvard Corporation must make these changes

Without radical change at the top, the reputation and quality of one of the nation’s premier educational institutions will continue to sink. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Thanks for the memories, coach Belichick

Readers express their gratitude to the former Patriots coach for all the years of success the team enjoyed under his leadership. Continue reading →

Metro

K-12

Boston exam school admissions just changed. Here’s what you need to know.

The change was driven by how difficult it was for Tier 7 and 8 students without extra points to earn admission to the exam schools. Continue reading →

Metro

‘He was my brother and I loved him.’ Third teen dies after rollover crash on Morrissey Boulevard

A 17-year-old from Roslindale died Tuesday at a Boston hospital, where he was being treated for severe injuries sustained in the Jan. 4 crash, State Police said Friday. Continue reading →

Politics

‘A tossup right now.’ Chris Christie’s exit could be a ‘game-changer’ for Nikki Haley.

Chris Christie didn't endorse a rival when he dropped out of the race for president this week. But his decision could still help onetime rival Nikki Haley. Continue reading →

Sports

Sports

With Brady gone and now Belichick, who are we?

Coach's departure has big implications for the New England psyche. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Ime Udoka is coming back to Boston as coach of the Rockets, reminding us how quickly the NBA moves on

He helped the organization progress to the next level. The Celtics were a better team than when he arrived. They are an even better team now, though. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS

Five things worth knowing about Jerod Mayo, the Patriots’ successor to Bill Belichick

Mayo's ascension to Patriots head coach feels natural following his time playing for and later working alongside Belichick. Continue reading →

Business

THE FINE PRINT

AG’s office settles with Grubhub for $3.5 million over inflated delivery fees during pandemic

Grubhub violated a cap on delivery fees imposed by the state to help prop up a restaurant industry hit hard by the pandemic, the settlement says. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Bill Belichick couldn’t quit. So Bob Kraft fired him.

Whether it’s in sports or business, uber-successful bosses find it hard to make a graceful exit. Continue reading →

Business

In townwide vote Saturday, Plymouth could be the next to ban nips

The town of 60,000 would become the 12th, and one of the largest, communities in Massachusetts to prohibit sales of mini liquor bottles in response to litter and public health concerns. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Alexis Smith, artist with eclectic eye on American culture, dies at 74

An artist who expressed a searing though affectionate vision of American culture, Alexis Smith was known for her assemblages, installations, and public art projects. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Reggie Wells, Oprah’s longtime personal makeup artist, dies at 76

A celebrity makeup artist, Reggie Wells spent more than 30 years as Oprah Winfrey's personal makeup artist and worked with former first lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Halle Berry, and numerous other celebrities. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Visual Arts

Floating clowns and a unicorn: Art installations aim to draw more foot traffic to downtown Boston

All told, 16 artworks will be installed by Jan. 17, part of a free winter art experience produced by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

14 events happening in and around Boston on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated on Jan. 15 this year and organizations in and around Boston are offering plenty of ways for residents to honor the late civil rights leader and his wife, Coretta Scott King. Continue reading →

DANCE REVIEW

Music from the Sole’s ‘I Didn’t Come to Stay’ comes to party

The piece runs about an hour; Thursday’s almost full house at New England Conservatory’s Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre clearly wished it had stayed longer. Continue reading →