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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Today's Headlines
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Politics

‘A dark specter’: In Massachusetts, Trump administration threats against ‘sanctuary cities’ have chilling effect

The Justice Department ordered federal prosecutors to investigate state or local officials who they believe are interfering with the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Continue reading →

Immigration

‘It’s terrifying’: An immigrant mother facing deportation under Trump prays to stay with her children in Boston

For Areli, the possibility of being sent back to El Salvador has been too painful to think about. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘Our job is not to make people comfortable.’ Local religious leaders support Episcopal bishop’s sermon before Trump.

For centuries, American religious leaders have staked out positions around controversial issues affecting the country, from slavery to Prohibition to abortion to civil rights. Continue reading →

Business

What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data. Continue reading →

Climate

Heat pumps are efficient and better for the climate. But with sky-high electric rates, will Mass. consumers buy in?

While many homeowners say they’re happy with their purchase, and saw just slightly higher bills during cold months in recent years, many hit with big bills this winter say they’re feeling buyer's remorse. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

When will it ‘warm’ up?

Arctic air is making New England feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska. Meteorologist Ken Mahan breaks down what’s behind the freeze and the forecast. Watch →

Clean energy project in Mass. hits major headwind

President Trump paused an offshore wind project aimed at fighting climate change. Reporter Sabrina Shankman explains why to political reporter James Pindell. Watch →

Mother turns tragedy into triumph

Cheryl Juaire lost two sons to opinion-related overdoses. She’s now honoring their memory, raising awareness, and reducing stigma. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Winter storm spreads across the Deep South, creating icy danger and snowy fun

At least three deaths were attributed to the cold as dangerous below-freezing temperatures with even colder wind chills settled in. Continue reading →

Politics

Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say

“This is something President Trump campaigned on,” said Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary. Continue reading →

Nation

Over 50,000 under evacuation orders or warnings as wildfire imperils homes north of Los Angeles

The Hughes Fire broke out in the late morning and within hours charred more than 15 square miles of trees and brush through the rugged mountains north of Los Angeles. Continue reading →

The World

World

Fighting alongside Russia, North Koreans wage their own war

The North Korean soldiers fighting for Moscow in Russia’s Kursk region are assigned their own patches of land to assault. Unlike their Russian counterparts, they advance with almost no armored vehicles in support. Continue reading →

World

Israel presses ahead with raids in the West Bank

Israel’s military said Wednesday that it was pressing ahead with what it called a new counterterrorism operation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, and Palestinian officials said that at least 10 people had been killed. Continue reading →

World

Italy under fire from International Criminal Court for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes

In a stern statement late Wednesday, the International Criminal Court reminded Italy that it is obliged to “cooperate fully” with its prosecutions. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Healey’s budget: Candy tax, hospital closures, and a big investment in the T

The state’s surtax on incomes over $1 million, approved by voters in 2022, is doing what it was intended to do: creating more resources for education and transportation. Continue reading →

OPINION

The battle to protect LGBTQ rights is winnable — but will take a fight

Legal advocates are gearing up to challenge Trump’s executive orders, and they have the law and the Constitution on their side. But to succeed, Democrats cannot bow to hate, even in the name of compromise. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Note that colleges’ nonfaculty posts include key research staff

"While these staff may not be directly involved in student classroom instruction, the research they conduct is crucial to the hands-on education that students receive and to the real-world solutions that originate at the school," writes the MIT vice president for research. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

Mass. school districts, religious institutions vow protection amid Trump directive for ICE agents

"I suspect the intent is to create chaos," one religious leader said. Continue reading →

Politics

The peril in your cellphone

Our phones make it possible to track our every move. Now, that is more dangerous than ever. But Massachusetts can shut it down. Continue reading →

White Stadium

During a nine-hour City Council hearing, Boston residents voice opposition to White Stadium plan

“Boston students deserve a renovated White Stadium – they deserve a public White Stadium, not a private sports and entertainment complex built to enable private profits,” said Jean McGuire, resident of Roxbury and longtime civil rights advocate. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins Notebook

Pavel Zacha has thrived with the Bruins, but he hasn’t forgotten his early years with Devils

Heading into Wednesday’s game in New Jersey, Zacha had 11 goals and 27 points and has been on a heater with longtime linemate David Pastrnak. Continue reading →

Devils 5, Bruins 1

Bruins’ offense sputters as Devils ride big second period to snap four-game losing streak

Boston led, 1-0, after the first period, but couldn’t overcome a miserable second in which the Devils scored four times. Continue reading →

CHAD FINN

Some Celtics ignored Steve Kerr. But when he talked about post-championship lulls, we should listen.

“I wouldn’t worry about the Celtics if I were one of their fans. This is normal,” Kerr said. Continue reading →

Business

Business

What’s behind the meteoric rise of weight-loss drugs in Massachusetts?

About 140,400 obese patients in Massachusetts were prescribed medications like Wegovy and Zepbound in 2024, a 255 percent increase from 2023, according to a Globe analysis of insurance claims data. Continue reading →

Retail

Chick-Fil-A is coming to Logan Airport

The airport location will be Chick-fil-A’s second restaurant in Boston and its 20th in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Business

UMass Memorial Health considering stand-alone emergency room in Nashoba Valley to replace shuttered Steward hospital

The region has been without a dedicated health care facility since Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer closed last year. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Arthur Blessitt, who carried cross on global pilgrimage, dies at 84

The onetime street preacher said he overcame thieves, attacking baboons, and snakes on his odyssey hauling a wooden cross on a 43,000-mile pilgrimage on foot. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TV

Boston Rob rides again on Peacock’s ‘The Traitors’

The former construction worker from Canton is still thriving on competitive reality shows, decades after "Survivor." Continue reading →

Television

Jayson Tatum talks relationship with Kobe Bryant, awkward meeting with Michael Jordan on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

The Celtics star took time out of his busy season to stop by the late-night show on Tuesday night. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Netflix announces price increase, touts 305 million subscribers globally

If you're already a Netflix subscriber, you'll see the increase at the next billing cycle. Continue reading →