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Friday, January 17, 2025
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Politics

‘We will not change who we are.’ Healey vows to lower cost of living, improve health care, in State of Commonwealth speech.

Once one of Trump’s primary Massachusetts antagonists, Healey did not mention the president-elect by name in her hour-long speech. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

‘Black people should be able to walk down the Freedom Trail without being attacked,’ says musician who won civil rights case

Charles M. Murrell III said he is profoundly grateful for the ruling but remains troubled by the failure of police to arrest anyone for the 2022 attack on him in Back Bay. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

In a tony South End building, ‘an indoor Mass. and Cass’ thrived, authorities say

The public nuisance has haunted neighbors for years, and has led to two police raids in the last two months, and the arrest of 12 people — including the condo owner, twice. Continue reading →

World

Netanyahu says deal to release Hamas-held hostages has been reached

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he will convene his security cabinet Friday and then the government to approve the agreement. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ has died

Mr. Lynch was a onetime artist who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal “Eraserhead” and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Will alcohol get a new cancer risk label?

STAT reporter Isabella Cueto explores whether a new Trump administration will move forward with the warning. Watch →

Officials split on traffic camera idea

Transportation editor Jason Margolis explains the debate over whether Boston should implement traffic cameras to curb dangerous driving. Watch →

New Year’s resolutions for parents

'Parenting Unfiltered' columnist Kara Baskin says small changes can have a big impact for families. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

The next threat to Los Angeles? Rainfall that could cause landslides.

While winds and flames continued to ravage Los Angeles, small teams began creeping onto the charred soils left in their wake. Continue reading →

Nation

From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Some may face deportation.

President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to deport millions of illegal immigrants. Advocates say that could hinder America’s ability to quickly rebuild after major damage from floods, hurricanes, fires, and other disasters. Continue reading →

Nation

Stuck astronaut Suni Williams steps out on a spacewalk after seven months in orbit

Williams, the station's commander and a Needham native, got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday. Continue reading →

The World

World

Sudan’s military has used chemical weapons twice, US officials say

Sudan’s military has used chemical weapons on at least two occasions against the paramilitary group it is battling for control of the country, four senior US officials said Thursday. Continue reading →

World

South Korea holds its president in solitary with cold cereal, no frills

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol woke up Thursday morning in a solitary cell at the Seoul Detention Center. He was served a breakfast of cereal, boiled eggs, nuts, and milk - a far cry from the rice, fish, and warm broths at the president’s official residence. Continue reading →

News Analysis

Netanyahu faces a political crisis over the Gaza deal

Hours after the deal was announced, Netanyahu was facing an internal rebellion from far-right partners in his governing coalition on whose support he depends to remain in power. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Tatte: Stand by your employees

Tatte’s management seemed happy to turn a blind eye to immigration issues as long as it was convenient to do so. Continue reading →

LETTERS

His typewriter shop was a key that touched so many people

I am hoping that Governor Maura Healey will consider making March 31 Tom Furrier Day in honor of the owner of the Boston area’s last remaining typewriter repair shop, who is retiring on that day. Continue reading →

LETTERS

GOP, Democrats share responsibility for oligarchy’s rise

Donald Trump hasn’t created the oligarchy; he is simply embracing it overtly. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

‘People will suffer’: Healey’s push to overhaul right-to-shelter law sparks fear, criticism from migrants, advocates

Governor Maura Healey’s sweeping proposal Wednesday to overhaul the state’s emergency shelter system prompted an immediate wave of reactions this week from those who live and work within the strained system. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Man who was killed by vehicle in South Boston is mourned by his family: ‘He was meant to do great things’

The 26-year-old was leaving his girlfriend's home when he was struck by a car while he was in a crosswalk. Continue reading →

Health

Gen Z’s solution to loneliness? Their gym’s group workout classes.

Unlike previous generations, Gen Z isn’t trying to jump-start their New Year’s fitness resolutions, get ripped, or slim down. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Ex-Celtic Kelly Olynyk finds himself in a similar spot as when he started his career

The Raptors forward, who played his first four seasons in Boston, is happy his former team won the NBA title last year, but is looking to help Toronto build for the future. Continue reading →

Patriots beat writer's notebook

The list of potential Patriots offensive coordinator candidates is intriguing

Vrabel has said he doesn’t have a timeline for the coordinator search, though interviews will likely start in the coming week. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Bill O’Brien has been friends with Mike Vrabel since 2007. He knew early on he was looking at a future head coach.

Now, with O’Brien revitalizing BC and Vrabel looking to do the same with the Patriots, the area’s most prominent football teams are led by men who bonded in Foxborough. Continue reading →

Business

THE FINE PRINT

Thousands of National Grid gas customers say it’s been months since they got their last bill. Why?

The state’s largest gas supplier says it delayed sending bills to about 15,000 customers due to a problem with its quality control program. But those customers will eventually have to pay up. Continue reading →

COMMENTARY

Wait, Mayor Wu was pregnant?

The mayor maintained a busy schedule, from press briefings to tree lightings, managing to keep the focus on her policies instead of her growing belly. Continue reading →

the big idea

‘The pipelines are drying up’: Why teacher salaries are catastrophic for the profession

Over the past few decades, the economic rationale to become a K-12 teacher has collapsed. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker behind ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Mulholland Drive,’ has died

Mr. Lynch was a onetime artist who broke through in the 1970s with the surreal “Eraserhead” and rarely failed to startle and inspire audiences and peers in the following decades. Continue reading →

Obituaries

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Mr. Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers and a colorful comedian who, after a short playing career, earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

PARENTING UNFILTERED

How to rescue teens from educational burnout

“The Disengaged Teen" by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop helps families transcend achievement-oriented learning to focus on what really matters. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

Ice Castles opens in N.H.

Because the process is so temperature-dependent, it takes months to open each location. This year’s Jan. 10 opening is one of Ice Castle’s “earliest dates in our 12-year history in New England." Continue reading →

TV REVIEW

‘SNL50′ proves there’s still more to learn about ‘Saturday Night Live’

The new Peacock docuseries offers a fascinating inside look at the show. Continue reading →