Nation

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ as he spends final full day as president in South Carolina

“We know the struggle to redeeming the soul of this nation is difficult and ongoing,” Biden said Sunday. “We must hold on to hope. We must stay engaged. We must always keep the faith in a better day to come.” Continue reading →

Nation

Biden pardons the late Black nationalist Marcus Garvey as well as 4 others, commutes 2 sentences

It's not clear whether Biden, who leaves office Monday, will pardon people who have been criticized or threatened by President-elect Donald Trump. Continue reading →

Nation

Ahead of Day 1, Trump’s team works to temper expectations on immigration

President-elect Donald Trump vowed throughout his campaign to carry out the “largest deportation program in American history,” including a “Day 1” effort to send millions of immigrants “back home where they belong,” and putting “no price tag” on the effort. Continue reading →

World

At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as peace talks fail, official says

Twenty others were injured in the violence that has forced thousands to flee as Colombia's army scrambled to evacuate people on Sunday, according to the governor of North Santander, where many of the killings took place. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine braces for Trump’s return, eager for peace, but wary of the terms

As Trump prepares to return to the White House on Monday, he is promising peace in Ukraine, but publicly offering no strategy for how to achieve it — aside from his stated desire to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Continue reading →

World

An unlikely team of US negotiators wrestled Israel and Hamas to a cease-fire

Biden officials involved in the effort acknowledged that President-elect Donald Trump’s threats and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s participation during the final week of negotiations played a major role in bringing across the finish line a deal they had struggled to reach for more than a year. Continue reading →

Opinion

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and leaning into our power

With Donald Trump returning to the White House, we can honor King’s legacy by choosing community over chaos. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Memo to Trump: It’s the power of King’s ideas that really matters

Yet the once and future president obsesses about crowds. Continue reading →

OPINION

From Griswold to Comstock: The battle for birth control returns

Who in conscience would want to take away what few medical safeguards there are? Enter JD Vance. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘There’s not a feeling of celebration here’: Fragile cease-fire between Israel, Hamas leaves locals on edge

Jason Greenberg’s thoughts have never strayed far from his cousin who was taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and continues to be held hostage as it warred with Israel in Gaza. Continue reading →

K-12

Massachusetts parents are increasingly concerned with student math performance, new poll shows

The statewide poll shows the worry is heighted among parents with students in Grades 5-8 and among parents of multilingual learners and students with dyslexia. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Remembering MLK’s 1965 March on Boston

On Monday, Boston, along with the rest of the country, celebrates Martin Luther King Jr., whose historic demonstrations against legally sanctioned segregation in the South often overshadow the civil rights leader’s strong connection to the city. Continue reading →

CELTICS

How long will that championship window stay open? Celtics’ rut creates additional stress to match expectations.

The anxiety’s always there, former Warriors general manager Bob Myers explained, and the expectations are always so high because the opportunities are so fragile. Continue reading →

Celtics

Perplexing Jrue Holiday, disconnected Jaylen Brown, and other thoughts on the state of the Celtics

The Celtics continue to play .500 basketball over this strange stretch. Continue reading →

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins captain Brad Marchand not seeing ice in overtime ‘just an in-game decision’ by interim coach Joe Sacco

Marchand was on the bench Saturday as the Bruins finished up a shootout loss in Ottawa. He practiced Sunday and is expected to resume a prominent role Monday against the Sharks. Continue reading →

Business

TikTok flickers back to life after Trump says he will stall a ban

TikTok flickered back to life in the United States on Sunday after President-elect Donald Trump said that he would issue an executive order to stall a federal ban of the app. Continue reading →

Housing

These 5 homes were among the most expensive sold in Mass. in 2024

That old real estate adage held true for five of the priciest homes sold in Massachusetts last year, according to Multiple Listing Service data. Continue reading →

tech lab

The H-1B visa program is broken. To fix the specialized worker shortage in the US, we need to think bigger.

With population growth at a standstill and labor shortages increasing, US businesses must attract foreign workers in many fields — yes, tech, but also health care and manufacturing. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Denis Law, the Manchester United and Scotland soccer great, dies at 84

The only Scottish player to win the Ballon d'Or, Denis Law was one of the most celebrated players of one of the world's most celebrated clubs. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Heinz Kluetmeier, who photographed defining moments for SI, dies at 82

The photographer offered some of the most defining pictures of sports’ biggest moments in the last half century, including Lynn Swann’s acrobatic catch in Super Bowl X and the US hockey team’s triumph in the Miracle on Ice. Continue reading →

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BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Free things to do this week: Spa night, quiz shows, crafting sessions, and more

Learn and listen with this week’s Boston at a Bargain, including ways to honor MLK Day with Boston’s cultural institutions. Continue reading →

Arts

Conan O’Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy

The comedian and host is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy. Continue reading →

Arts

Concertgoers will now face a mandatory food and drink minimum at City Winery

In an email, the company's CEO explained the move was necessary to offset expenses. Continue reading →