All of the headlines from today's paper.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Today's Headlines
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Politics

After a year as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt is a MAGA star who has reshaped the job

Leavitt, a 28-year-old New Hampshire native, already has the second-longest tenure of President Trump’s five White House press secretaries. Continue reading →

Higher Education

As its budget struggles, Boston wants universities to contribute more money. Not all of them want to pony up.

City officials hope to convince universities to contribute higher voluntary payments in lieu of their taxes — a band-aid for Boston amidst a growing budget crunch. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Men are opting out of college. New England’s campuses are missing them.

The gender gap at American universities is widening year by year, to the point where colleges are worrying about the shortage of male students. Continue reading →

Nation

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

Youth sports were good for kids. Then came the private club teams.

Pay-to-play leagues dominate the landscape for young athletes. Some parents wonder if they’re steering children in the wrong direction. Continue reading →

Does Market Basket have the best sub deal? Is Starbucks worth it? We put them to the test.

Finding deals is as important as ever. A Globe editor compares popular options for four staple goods and services to find the best values. Continue reading →

Coretta Scott King spoke out against the Vietnam War at a time when many leaders didn’t dare dissent

Her peace activism helped transform private doubt into public protest and make it possible for millions of people to be brave together. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Federal judge denies request to temporarily block ICE surge in Minnesota

A federal judge in Minnesota denied a request by the state government and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Saturday to temporarily block a surge of federal immigration agents that has led to three shootings, thousands of arrests and weeks of protests. Continue reading →

Nation

ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital

Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries Continue reading →

Nation

US grids are surviving the winter storm. But the next 5 years could be rough.

The reliability of the electric grids that power the United States and Canada is "worsening," and tens of millions of people face a growing risk of blackouts over the next five years, according to a group that monitors most of North America's electricity system. Continue reading →

The World

World

US allies are drawing closer to China, but on Beijing’s terms

A procession of European and Canadian leaders is arriving in China seeking to deepen ties with the world’s second-largest economy -- even as Beijing has conceded little on the issues that once divided them, like human rights, espionage, election interference and unbalanced trade. Continue reading →

World

A bullet shattered her knee. Now a Gaza teen’s chances of walking depend on Rafah crossing’s opening

Sick and wounded patients in Gaza desperate for medical evacuation await the promised reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Gaza ceasefire inches forward

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least 30 Palestinians, marking one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

Somerville’s secret weapon against snow

After storms, some residents can’t safely shovel the sidewalks outside their home. So Somerville helps match seniors or people with disabilities with teen shovelers. Continue reading →

Letters

Horrors of the Holocaust etched in an architect’s drawing

Readers respond to Jeff Jacoby's recent column "The drawing that killed my father's family." Continue reading →

Letters

To bridge our toxic divide, try holding a conversation

The accent must be first on listening and seeking to understand the other, not on persuading them. Continue reading →

Metro

Immigration

‘Stand up, fight back’: Protesters on Common assail deportation tactics around country

Protests against federal immigration enforcement have intensified nationwide following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this month. Continue reading →

Politics

Cracks are emerging in Trump’s power. The people of Minnesota show why.

An expert on authoritarian governments sees where the US is going. And he knows what we need to do to fix it. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

US Coast Guard calls off search for Gloucester fishing vessel with 7 aboard

A news briefing is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Gloucester. Continue reading →

Sports

Olympics

Figure skating great Gracie Gold remains a champion as an Olympic mental health ambassador, and other thoughts

Gold is an important voice in the work to remove stigmas about mental health and to coach young athletes in more healthful ways. Continue reading →

Patriots

How the Patriots went on their improbable run to the Super Bowl: ‘I didn’t expect it this fast’

After a big Week 5 win over the Bills, everything seemed to click for a Patriots team with a new coach and a heavily changed roster from last season. Continue reading →

Patriots

For years, he never did interviews. Now Ernie Adams is telling stories from the first Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl.

Adams was Bill Belichick’s key strategist and researcher as they won six Super Bowls, including over the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

Ideas

We have the power to stop this

The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is state-sanctioned chaos. The antidote is nonviolent chaos from the bottom up. Continue reading →

Ideas

Will America ever feel normal again?

The Trumpian terror of the last few weeks was jarring. But we can reset. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Charles U. Daly, last surviving member of JFK’s White House staff, dies at 98

"I couldn’t get over the idea that I owed my country everything," Mr. Daly, who was awarded the Silver Star for bravery for his Korean War service as a Marine, wrote in a memoir. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Who should (and will) win big at the 2026 Grammy Awards

Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny are among the top contenders for the evening’s highest honors. But who will ultimately take home the Grammy gold? Continue reading →

Lifestyle

What to watch, eat, play, read, and listen to this winter

We’re thinking warm thoughts. Continue reading →

Television

With the nation convulsed, a sharper take on Trump is needed in James Austin Johnson’s ‘SNL’ impersonation

Johnson's work is technically proficient, but the writing often leaves the impression that the president is simply someone's dotty uncle. Continue reading →

Travel

Travel

Stuck in the winter doldrums? These photos will put you in a Key West state of mind.

On a recent visit: pastel colors, the tropical breezes, and the easygoing vibes. Continue reading →

Travel

Is it possible to find Zen within a sprawling family resort?

The answer is yes at this Marco Island spot. Continue reading →