Did the Patriots get it right with Mike Vrabel?

WATCH: Mike Vrabel set the tone at his introductory press conference. Plus, columnist Tara Sullivan takes aim at whether Josh McDaniels could return as well. Continue reading →

Jarren Duran and the Red Sox agree to one-year deal

WATCH: The All-Star outfielder agreed to terms with the Red Sox, avoiding arbitration. Red Sox beat reporter Alex Speier explains how these deals get done. Continue reading →

The Chiefs prepare to tackle the Patriots dynasty

WATCH: Can a three-peat dream for the Chiefs become a reality? Reporter Tara Sullivan says ‘why not?’ Continue reading →

Politics

Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 drug offenders

The commutations are for offenders who received harsher sentences for drug crimes than they would under current practices, a move aimed at reversing long-standing criminal justice disparities, Biden said. Continue reading →

Politics

Noem backs revival of Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy

Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Homeland Security Department, said that, if confirmed, she would end a program that allows migrants to schedule appointments at a port of entry and would pursue the return of a policy that forces asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico for the duration of their U.S. cases. Continue reading →

Nation

Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes.

The Los Angeles wildfires have forced thousands of students to relocate to other schools. Continue reading →

World

US reveals once-secret support for Ukraine’s drone industry

The Biden administration declassified one last piece of information about how it has helped Ukraine: an account of its once-secret support for the country’s military drone industry. Continue reading →

World

International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus

Karim Khan’s office said he visited at the invitation of Syria’s transitional government. Continue reading →

World

After 15 months of war, Palestinians dream of returning home

If Wednesday night was for celebrating the news that a cease-fire deal had been struck, the following days were for making preparations. Continue reading →

OPINION

Saying what was left unsaid

My mother is gone. How does one speak to a listener who can no longer hear? Continue reading →

OPINION

Healey’s $8 billion transportation plan is a political home run. But will it work?

Governor Healey deserves credit for tackling the state's crumbling transportation infrastructure with an $8 billion plan. But there are questions about its viability. Continue reading →

Opinion

The tyranny of maybe

Experts and advocates, who often have a vested stake in creative doomsaying, seem particularly gifted at ginning up hypothetical links to misfortunes that may or may not occur. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Former Brigham and Women’s doctor pleads not guilty to rape charges

Dr. Derrick Todd, a prominent rheumatologist, was ordered held on $10,000 bail. Continue reading →

K-12

MCAS scores are out. A new ‘graduation council’ may determine what standards future students face.

Healey, who announced the council during her State of the Commonwealth, said uniform expectations are necessary to maintaining a “high standard of excellence” among the state’s public schools. Continue reading →

Higher Education

‘We miss them’: Exit of UMass art school leaves void in downtown New Bedford

Students fostered an organic relationship with art and local businesses. Continue reading →

CELTICS 121, MAGIC 94

Jaylen Brown, Celtics rebound with blowout of Magic

Coming off its worst loss of the season, Boston got 30 points from Jason Tatum and a strong all-around effort from Brown to thump Orlando at TD Garden. Continue reading →

red sox

Red Sox avoid arbitration, sign Jarren Duran to one-year contract with club option for 2026

Duran finished the 2024 season eighth in American League MVP voting on the strength of a .285/.342/.492 line. Continue reading →

Patriots

Longtime executive Robyn Glaser informs Patriots she plans to resign

Glaser primarily operated in the background over the past 18 years, assisting with the organization’s business and legal matters. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Massport puts prime waterfront land in South Boston on the market

A developer could gain the rights to as many as 19 acres next to the Ray Flynn marine industrial park, in potential deals with Massport and BPDA. Continue reading →

Real Estate

BPDA approves Suffolk University’s proposal to convert Beantown Pub building into dorms

Don’t worry, the pub will stay put. Continue reading →

Media

Woods Hole Community Association purchases home of GBH-owned Cape and Islands station CAI

GBH said it is continuing its search for its new home for WCAI and will “provide uninterrupted service during the move.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Stuart Spencer, mastermind of Reagan’s winning campaigns, dies at 97

Stuart K. Spencer, a Republican political consultant who engineered Ronald Reagan’s winning campaigns for the California governor’s office and the U.S. presidency, transforming a B-movie actor into one of the most successful politicians of his time, died Jan. 12 at his home in Palm Desert, California. He was 97. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Stuart Spencer, mastermind of Reagan’s winning campaigns, dies at 97

Stuart K. Spencer, a Republican political consultant who engineered Ronald Reagan’s winning campaigns for the California governor’s office and the U.S. presidency, transforming a B-movie actor into one of the most successful politicians of his time, died Jan. 12 at his home in Palm Desert, California. He was 97. Continue reading →

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Music

Robert Glasper on why young jazz players should break the rules

The genre-spanning pianist plays City Winery Jan. 19-21. Continue reading →

Music

Amanda Palmer is ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against Neil Gaiman

The singer also shared a public comment on Instagram. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Married to a narcissist

Is it time to leave? Continue reading →