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Politics

After ‘intense’ push, Kennedy’s main Republican holdout got to yes. It’s a repeated pattern with Trump nominees.

Senator Bill Cassidy had publicly struggled with supporting Kennedy and found himself justifying his decision to provide the pivotal vote to advance the nomination out of committee. Continue reading →

Politics

Boston mayor’s race off to a fiery start as Josh Kraft launches campaign to unseat Michelle Wu

The nonprofit leader and son of the Patriots' owner said Wu "has not risen" to the city's challenges. Continue reading →

New Hampshire

How often do ski lift accidents happen in New England? We took a look.

A recent accident at Attitash highlighted how the fear that exists in many skiers’ heads can occasionally become reality. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Lawsuit bait’: Even if illegal, Trump executive orders could still lay the groundwork to upend precedent, experts say

President Trump has issued a flurry of executive orders in his first days in office, many of which experts say are legally dubious and could set the stage for legal fights to upend precedent. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump won’t rule out deploying US troops to support rebuilding Gaza, sees ‘long-term’ US ownership

President Trump suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be permanently resettled outside the war-torn territory and that the US take “ownership” in redeveloping the area. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

How Trump’s tariffs will impact food prices

The price of things like avocados and maple syrup are stable – for now. Reporter Hiawatha Bray explains what tariffs are and the potential impact. Watch →

Massachusetts primary care system is 'broken'

Medical reporter Jessica Bartlett explains the reasons why patients are struggling to find doctors, and why physicians are leaving the profession. Watch →

How the Green Book guided Black travelers to safety

Reporter Emily Sweeney highlights the hotels, restaurants, and business in New England listed in the traveling guide that are still around today. Watch →

The Nation

Politics

FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations

The complaint cites the Justice Department’s firing last week of prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team as proof that the effort to compile the list is rooted in a desire for retribution. Continue reading →

Politics

‘Accidental’ FBI chief builds a following as agency’s defender

Brian Driscoll’s appointment was an accident — the White House identified the wrong agent as acting director on its website and never corrected the mistake. Continue reading →

Nation

The way hurricanes kill is changing. Helene shows how.

With Hurricane Helene, rain was the most deadly part of the storm, followed by wind. Continue reading →

The World

World

At least 10 killed at adult education center in what officials say is Sweden’s worst mass shooting

The gunman was among those killed. Police believe the perpetrator acted alone. Continue reading →

World

US has frozen funding for the UN-backed mission to quell gangs in Haiti

The US has been the biggest contributor to the mission launched last year, which is tasked with fighting gangs trying to seize full control of the Haiti's capital Continue reading →

World

Trump says he’s exploring option to send jailed US criminals to other countries

The president's comment comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio reached an agreement with El Salvador for the Central American country to accept U.S. deportees of any nationality. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Donald Trump’s actions present troubling tests for democracy

Protecting traditional constitutional governance will be a struggle on many fronts. Continue reading →

OPINION

Republicans are complicit in the constitutional crises that Trump and Musk are unleashing

In a moment demanding courage, the GOP has only cowards. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Josh Kraft’s welcome challenge to Mayor Michelle Wu

It’s good that voters will have a choice this year. But Kraft will have to do more than criticize Wu. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

‘A stunning update.’ Stolen Somerville art has been returned.

After his painting was swiped from a Somerville gallery last month, Adam Leveille assumed he’d never see it again. The Globe published a front-page story about the saga. The police released surveillance video. Then, early on Saturday morning, he got a phone call. Continue reading →

Metro

Josh Kraft claims Mayor Wu hasn’t delivered — but can he?

Kraft is a newcomer to electoral politics but his maiden appearance made his strategy clear. Continue reading →

Transportation

MBTA says it contacted federal authorities over alleged misconduct at Cabot Yard. One expert called the move ‘unusual.’

The decision could ratchet up scrutiny of the agency. Continue reading →

Sports

CHAD FINN

It’s time for the Red Sox to sign Alex Bregman, and other thoughts ahead of spring training

Signing the veteran Bregman could help in multiple ways even if the fit isn’t perfect and the price is steep. Continue reading →

ON FOOTBALL

Roger Goodell isn’t looking for a fight, but the NFL isn’t going to follow Donald Trump’s lead on DEI

Goodell made it clear that the NFL isn’t backing down from its DEI efforts, no matter how much they come under attack from President Trump or anyone else. Continue reading →

Bruins 3, Wild 0

Tidy. Stout. Smart. Bruins make good points in running Wild out of TD Garden.

Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves in the Bruins net for his 15th career shutout, and Charlie McAvoy, Trent Frederic, and Morgan Geekie (empty netter) scored. Continue reading →

Business

Healthcare

Embattled CEO of Saint Vincent Hospital says she’ll step down

Carolyn Jackson has sparred with the nurses union at the for-profit Worcester hospital and faced accusations of safety lapses. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Baystate Health cuts nearly 100 corporate jobs

It's the latest cost-cutting move from the nonprofit health system, which operates several hospitals in Western Massachusetts. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

A soulful Bill Gates visits Boston and shares some regrets

The Microsoft cofounder talked about his "pretty ideal" childhood, with one shocking loss, at a Harvard Book Store event on Monday evening. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Iris Cummings Critchell, Olympic swimmer turned aviator, dies at 104

Ms. Critchell was a swimmer who was the last survivor of the American team that competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin and an influential aviator who flew bombers as a pilot with the Women’s Air Force in World War II. Continue reading →

GOLF

Tiger Woods says his mother has died. He called Kultida Woods a ‘force of nature’

The Thai-born 'Tida', who was 80, instilled Woods's dominant spirit and encouraged him to wear a red shirt on Sunday as his power color. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

COMMENTARY

Our film critic travels back in time to see ‘The Flying Ace’ at the Somerville Theatre

"Would I experience the same escapism and exhilaration that viewers in 1926 felt while watching?" he wondered. Here’s what he found out. Continue reading →

Television

Matt Damon plays David Beckham’s twin brother in Stella Artois Super Bowl ad directed by Ben Affleck

It looks like Matt Damon is trading in Dunkin’ for a glass of Stella Artois this Super Bowl season. Continue reading →

Arts

Governor Healey creates Massachusetts poet laureate role

Prior to the announcement, Massachusetts was one of just three states, along with New Jersey and Pennsylvania, without a poet laureate. Continue reading →