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Rhode Island

‘This is only going to get worse.’ AI-generated images complicated search for Brown shooting suspect.

False claims about the shooter were amplified online by bots, elected officials, influencers, and even prominent business leaders. Continue reading →

Politics

ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation

The 37-year-old woman was shot in the head in front of a family member in a neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis, about a mile from where George Floyd was killed by police in 2020. Continue reading →

Politics

Some Democrats want to impeach Trump after Venezuela raid, but others warn against it

An impeachment inquiry is unlikely to get off the ground with Republicans holding a slim majority in the House. But a similar push also began slowly in 2017. Continue reading →

Cambridge & Somerville

In Cambridge, coyotes are just another neighbor

The predators may seem out of place in a dense, urban city. But it's their home, too. Continue reading →

Nation

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

The guidelines emphasize consumption of fresh vegetables, whole grains, and dairy products, long advised as part of a healthy eating plan. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point pushes into high schools, and dissension follows

In the months after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, the college-focused organization he left behind, Turning Point USA, has expanded its reach into hundreds of high schools, rousing gripes and accolades along the way. Continue reading →

Nation

One year after the LA fires: hope, blame, and debt

Even with numerous state and local executive orders suspending red tape and streamlining construction, experts in disaster recovery say the rebuilding could take another five years or longer. Continue reading →

Nation

Alaska received 7 feet of snow, sinking boats and collapsing roofs

The only evidence of one sailboat was the top of a mast peeking out of the icy water. A fishing boat had tipped over sideways. Another vessel went down stern-first, its prow pointing straight up into the falling snow. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israel tells Doctors Without Borders to end its work in Gaza

Doctors Without Borders, the international medical aid group, said Tuesday that Israel had ordered it to cease operations in the Gaza Strip after it failed to comply with new restrictions that include registration of all Palestinian employees and limits on criticism of Israel's conduct of the war. Continue reading →

World

Pope convenes cardinals and asks their priorities for 2 years, with Latin Mass off the agenda

In his opening remarks, Leo asked them to share what they considered to be the priorities that should guide him and the Holy See for the next year or two. Continue reading →

World

Why buy or seize Greenland. An old pact already gives Trump a free hand.

Under a little-known Cold War agreement, the United States already enjoys sweeping military access in Greenland. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

New federal childhood vaccine recommendations sow confusion and conflict

Massachusetts should pursue its own evidence-based requirements. Continue reading →

OpEds

Why Pete Hegseth’s case against Mark Kelly is doomed to fail

The bid to demote Kelly isn’t just wrongheaded, it’s unlawful, unconstitutional, and emblematic of a lawless Pentagon. Continue reading →

Letters

Police informant system cries out for oversight, accountability

The solution lies with the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and the Board of Bar Overseers. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Healey sues former aide to claw back $31,000 leave payout he received after cocaine trafficking arrest

Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office argued that Cook was not entitled to receive "any money" for the unused vacation time because he was fired. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Lindsay Clancy may harm herself if her medical needs aren’t met during murder trial, lawyer says

Clancy's lawyer said his client continues to battle “significant suicidal ideation” and remains under constant observation at the hospital. Continue reading →

Vermont

Putting some manners on the Boston City Council

Liz Breadon’s surprising election Monday as president of the Boston City Council is good for the city. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Jaylen Brown scored 33 points, but Celtics’ late rally falls short in loss to the Nuggets

Brown hit 14 of 29 shots, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range, in a 114-110 loss to Nuggets. Continue reading →

Bruins

The Bruins, who can’t seem to stay out of the penalty box, will be looking for yet another reset after five-game road trip

The Bruins own the NHL’s most penalty minutes (605), with defenseman Nikita Zadorov leading the league with 113. Continue reading →

Patriots

While it’s nothing like Red Sox-Yankees, Bruins-Canadiens, or Celtics-Lakers, the Patriots and Chargers have playoff history

The Chargers have been around as long as the Patriots (1960), but have never won a Super Bowl. Continue reading →

Business

Real Estate

Developers once planned a 20-story tower at the Motor Mart Garage. Six years later, the project is up for sale.

The century-old garage, once the world’s largest parking structure, spans a full block where Bay Village meets Back Bay. Continue reading →

Retail

GameStop store closures hit Massachusetts

At least nine locations of the video game retailer are shutting their doors around the state. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Massachusetts scientists praise court ruling blocking research funding cuts, but questions remain

Scientists said they fear that the federal government will try to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

John Axelrod, ‘an inspiration’ to the MFA and Boston’s art world, dies at 79

Axelrod, who through philanthropy was at the forefront of pushing museums and exhibitions to feature historically underrepresented artists and artforms, died Saturday. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Pop Culture

Amy Poehler, Ayo Edebiri, and more 2026 Golden Globe nominees with New England ties

The awards show returns Sunday night at 8 p.m. on CBS and Paramount+. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

20 things to declutter right now to start the year lighter

January is a great time of year to pick off decluttering projects, big and small. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Arrogant contractor makes house work a chore

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →