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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Climate

January storms nearly wiped out Maine’s lobster industry. Now comes the hard part.

After back-to-back storms in January, the devastation felt by Maine’s lobster industry was an alarming warning that climate change is happening so fast, and with such seemingly cruel precision, that the scale of recovery may need to be greater than anyone had realized. Continue reading →

Religion

Cardinal O’Malley reflects on 20 years at the helm of the Boston Archdiocese

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, who received praise and some mild criticism over his work to right the church both financially and spiritually, says he is likely to leave his post sooner rather than later. Continue reading →

Business

The prospect of cannabis cafes in Massachusetts faces a hazy future

Conversations about marijuana cafes, infused dinners, and canna-yoga are finally in the spotlight again. But are they on the horizon? Continue reading →

Health

How does bad data slip through? Allegations of research fraud raise questions about ‘peer review.’

The troubles arise amid pressures to publish, too many journals, and too few reviewers. Continue reading →

World

Drone strike kills 3 US soldiers in Jordan, White House says

Three US service members were killed in Jordan on Sunday and at least 34 others were injured in what the Biden administration said was a drone attack from an Iran-backed militia, the first US military fatalities from hostile fire in the turmoil spilling over from Israel’s war with Hamas. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

House Republicans release impeachment charges against Mayorkas

An impending vote would be the culmination of Republicans’ attacks on Biden’s immigration policies and an extraordinary move given an emerging consensus among legal scholars that Alejandro Mayorkas’s actions do not constitute high crimes and misdemeanors. Continue reading →

Nation

Child sex images are booming online. Congress wants to know why.

Despite decades of efforts to crack down on sexual pictures and videos of children online, they’re more widely available now than ever, according to new data. Continue reading →

Nation

James Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP

Lankford has been the GOP’s lead negotiator on the bipartisan deal, which would tie funding for Ukraine to border policy changes pushed by Republicans. Continue reading →

The World

World

After two years of bloody fighting, Ukraine wrestles with conscription

As Russia bolsters its forces, more Ukrainian men are avoiding military service, while calls to demobilize exhausted front-line soldiers have grown. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million meant to buy arms for the war with Russia

Though it was state money and not foreign aid that was embezzled, the scheme is likely to resonate in both Washington and Brussels, where continued financial and military assistance hangs in the balance. Continue reading →

World

After help from Kenyan police is blocked, Haitians ask: What now?

Gangs have taken over entire neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital, and killings have more than doubled in the past year, but for the organizers of the Port-au-Prince Jazz Festival, the show simply had to go on. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Teachers unions have no rights if they have no leverage to exercise those rights

If unionized educators decide to withhold their labor until a fair contract is settled, consequences in the form of hefty fines come swiftly — and they are designed to shatter the union, not achieve a contract. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Fernald School: Waltham is letting a historic property fall apart

The city bought the 190-acre property in part using money from the state, and promised to preserve the site. But it has let the buildings fall into disrepair. Continue reading →

OPINION

Teachers strikes hurt the students

At a time when the country’s basic commitment to the rule of law is being questioned, Newton educators are teaching their students that breaking the law is OK — if it is in your self-interest. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

A Boston lawyer is a quiet force for Gazans with American ties: ‘I didn’t know who else was going to do it’

For months, 34-year-old Palestinian American Sammy Nabulsi has been advocating to Washington insiders on behalf of Americans, particularly Massachusetts residents, with loved ones still in Gaza. Continue reading →

Politics

Can Healey’s budget proposal ease the health and social services staffing crisis in Mass.?

Mental health services also got a boost, but a home care program is facing cuts that worry advocates for the disabled. Continue reading →

K-12

In war of words, striking Newton teachers, school leaders point fingers as talks fail to reach deal Sunday

Striking Newton educators and the School Committee made public some of their proposals for a new contract Sunday afternoon in apparent last-ditch efforts to reopen the city’s schools in time for Monday morning. Continue reading →

Sports

beat writer's notebook

Joe Mazzulla’s reluctance to praise opponents, Daniel Theis’s new chance, and five other Celtics nuggets

Shaking my notebook and seeing what falls out as the Celtics try to regain their TD Garden rhythm following consecutive home losses… Continue reading →

49ers 34, lions 31

Brock Purdy leads comeback for the ages against the Lions, putting 49ers into the Super Bowl

San Francisco trailed by 17 points at halftime, but rallied behind an efficient Purdy and two rushing touchdowns by Christian McCaffrey. Continue reading →

Ben Volin | On football

It’s Chiefs vs. 49ers in the Super Bowl because the Ravens and Lions don’t know how to win

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Bill Belichick recently made four Super Bowls in five years. Now Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid have matched their greatness. Continue reading →

Business

Business

The prospect of cannabis cafes in Massachusetts faces a hazy future

Conversations about marijuana cafes, infused dinners, and canna-yoga are finally in the spotlight again. But are they on the horizon? Continue reading →

Business

Since Ohio train derailment, accidents have gone up

Rail companies insist that they have taken steps since the disaster to reduce accidents, including using new technology and improving safety training, and that those changes have begun to show results. Continue reading →

Business

Ex-prime minister Alexander Stubb wins first round of Finland’s presidential vote to set up a runoff

The main themes of the election were foreign and security policy issues including Finland’s recent membership in NATO, future policies toward Russia, enhancing security cooperation with the United States, and the need to continue helping Ukraine both militarily and with humanitarian assistance. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Ann Maguire, groundbreaking LGBTQ leader and breast cancer research advocate, dies at 80

“I truly believe in giving back,” she said of her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ community and for breast cancer research. “I’ve been very blessed.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Movies

Dr. Topper Carew brings ‘This Little Light of Mine’ to space

The Roxbury native and “Martin” co-creator’s new short film will be sent to the International Space Station and remain in orbit through February and parts of March. Continue reading →

BOOKS

In ‘Red,’ Boston-area author Annie Cardi reinterprets Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ for Gen Z readers

The novel grapples with reproductive rights and spirituality. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Blended family is not really blended

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →