Nation

How GoFundMe became a $250 million lifeline after the LA fires

At a moment when President Trump has threatened to completely shut the Federal Emergency Management Agency and life-altering natural disasters appear ever more frequent, the need for an efficient pathway for financial support for people who need to find shelter, clothing, food, and transportation after a crisis has never seemed more urgent. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building

Bureau director Russell “Vought is giving big banks and giant corporations the green light to scam families,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren. The Massachusetts Democrat had led the way to the agency's creation after the 2008 financial crisis. Continue reading →

Nation

GOP laws aimed at very rare noncitizen voting could hit eligible voters

Republicans in Congress and state legislatures are charging forward with plans to require Americans to prove they are citizens as they say they seek to crack down on noncitizen voting, a rare problem. Continue reading →

World

Ukrainians are vanishing into Russia. These people track them down.

Said one former Russian official: “The kidnapping of civilians is an element of terror." Continue reading →

World

Ukrainians are vanishing into Russia. These people track them down.

Said one former Russian official: “The kidnapping of civilians is an element of terror." Continue reading →

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OPINION

Trump reshapes media landscape: Legacy outlets sidelined

Some of the coverage from conservative newcomers reads like White House propaganda. Good for Trump, bad for democracy. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Take 5 on proposed candy tax

Governor Maura Healey’s tax proposals are like a box of chocolates. Some of them make sense. Others need a little more scrutiny. Continue reading →

LETTERS

New US attorney says ‘no one gets pass’ on the law. That’s rich.

If I hear another pledge to arrest anyone who "obstructs justice" by blocking the growing move toward mass deportations, I’ll be driven to drink ... Canadian whiskey. Continue reading →

Health

Trump administration cuts to health research is ‘an attack on Massachusetts,’ Markey says

In announcing the new rate, the Trump administration cited examples of how some elite universities operated under the previous system, including two local ones, Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Continue reading →

Transportation

Trolley crash in Somerville renews Green Line safety concerns

A train carrying five passengers collided with a stationary out-of-service train at East Somerville Station shortly after midnight on Sunday. Continue reading →

K-12

‘Almost unfathomable’: Mass. educators grapple with prospect of immigration raids in schools

School administrators have sent out letters to families with reassuring messages that schools would not voluntarily cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Continue reading →

On Hockey

The Bruins don’t look like a playoff team. Will that prompt ownership to take action?

Technically, the Bruins are still in the race, but after 57 games, they are not talented enough, not driven enough, and just not good enough to clinch a playoff spot. Continue reading →

BEANPOT FINAL: BC vs. BU, 7:30 p.m. (NESN; ESPN+)

Once again, it’s Boston College vs. Boston University for the Beanpot title

For the 23rd time, but first since 2016, it's the B-Line rivals going at it for all the beans Monday night on Causeway Street. Continue reading →

Eagles 40, Chiefs 22

Fly and deny: Eagles bottle Chiefs, keep Kansas City from three-peat with dominant performance in Super Bowl LIX

Two Patrick Mahomes interceptions helped Philadelphia take a 24-0 halftime lead, and the Eagles cruised to their second Super Bowl title in a dominating performance Continue reading →

Business

City plan to allow 500-foot skyscrapers in Downtown Crossing hits the brakes after pushback

Discussions around PLAN: Downtown first began in 2018, then took a pivot after a new chief of planning took office last year. Continue reading →

Commentary

Want to make business leaders squirm? Ask them about the Boston mayor’s race.

While Mayor Wu has had a sometimes-contentious relationship with Boston’s business community, business leaders aren’t necessarily jumping to back challenger Josh Kraft just yet, either. Continue reading →

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NFL

Dick Jauron, Swampscott legend and former NFL player and coach, dies at 74

In Swampscott, his aura eclipsed that of Tony and Billy Conigliaro, both of whom played for the Red Sox. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Millicent Dillon, chronicler of Jane and Paul Bowles, dies at 99

She won the coveted O. Henry Award five times for her stories, but she devoted most of her writing career to the Bowleses — especially Jane, the neglected wife of the much better known Paul. Continue reading →

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concert review

Kendrick Lamar didn’t need pyrotechnics to claim center stage

Fresh off his Grammy wins, the rapper performed a dominant set complete with his megahit, "Not Like Us." Continue reading →

BOSTON AT A BARGAIN

Free things to do Valentine’s week: rom-com trivia, book swaps, and more

Here are events for Feb. 9-15 that won’t break your heart, or the bank. Continue reading →

ART REVIEW

In New Bedford, heading way up north and way, way out there

"Arctic Voices" and "Nebulae" present art in the service of eternity. Continue reading →