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Monday, February 9, 2026
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Patriots

The Seahawks ruin the ending to a magical Patriots season

This wasn’t Bears, 46-10, but there were times it felt just as feeble. Don’t let the final stats deceive you: Drake Maye couldn’t do anything when it mattered and much of it was not his fault. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

FBI concluded Epstein wasn’t running a sex trafficking ring for powerful men, files show

The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections to some of the world’s most influential people. Continue reading →

Nation

Epstein files reveal scope of Maxwell’s role in Clinton circle

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell, played a substantial role in supporting the creation of the Clinton Global Initiative, one of President Bill Clinton’s signature post-White House endeavors, new documents released by the Justice Department show. Continue reading →

Nation

Hard hats and dummy plates: Reports of ICE ruses add to fears in Minnesota

Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of federal agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers, and, in some cases, anti-ICE activists. Continue reading →

The World

World

Portugal elects a president, with leftist beating a surging far right

Portugal on Sunday elected António José Seguro, a former leader of Portugal's Socialist Party with wide establishment support, in a landslide victory over his nationalist opponent, André Ventura. Continue reading →

World

Japan’s leader wins in a landslide, clearing way for hard-line agenda

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party won in a landslide, securing an absolute majority in Japan’s 465-member House of Representatives. Continue reading →

World

Seeking stability, Thai voters decisively reject progressive party

It boiled down to a choice between two starkly different visions of Thailand’s future: one dominated by nationalism, respect for the monarchy, and defense of the status quo, the other by promises of change and true democracy. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Has Trump protected religion — or just politicized it?

Trump’s actions are examples of what millions of Americans, especially young people, can point to as reasons they have turned away from religion. Continue reading →

Editorials

Most insurance claim denials are due to clerical error. The system needs to be simplified.

New data show 81 percent of claims denials are made for administrative reasons. Continue reading →

Letters

A tub of peanut butter, a jar of jelly, a loaf of bread, and thou

Devra First's celebration of the PBJ — Patriots quarterback Drake Maye's "favorite pregame meal" — was a subject readers could sink their teeth into. Continue reading →

Metro

Health

Fewer Mass. children are involved with DCF, but racial disparities are worsening

Racial disparities in the child welfare system grew, new data shows. Continue reading →

Rhode Island

‘No single path to healing’: Brown University remembers 2 students killed in December shooting

“Our campus is hurting, our community is hurting, and it is right that we have come together to acknowledge that pain,” Patricia Poitevien, Brown’s vice president for campus life, said at the memorial Saturday. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘Frustrated and disappointed.’ Patriots fans in Boston, Foxborough lament loss to Seattle in Super Bowl

Fans had hoped Drake Maye and Co. could prove the doubters wrong at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara. But a Patriots win was ultimately out of reach, as they fell 29-13 to the Seattle Seahawks. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Ode to the Pats: Why Super Bowl LX is a gift for the ages

As Patriots fans, we’re so far beyond spoiled. But in the depths of a New England winter, we need this game. It’s our way of life. Continue reading →

Patriots

After magical season ends in Super Bowl disappointment, Patriots face offseason questions

There are reasons to be optimistic the Patriots will be back. They have long-term solutions at coach (Mike Vrabel), quarterback (Drake Maye), and lock-down corner (Christian Gonzalez), but several key players are entering free agency. Continue reading →

Olympics

‘The best run Breezy’s ever skied:’ An Olympic gold on the course she was injured caps a remarkable comeback

After an injury on the Cortina slopes kept her out of the 2022 Olympics, American Breezy Johnson won the women's downhill on Sunday. Continue reading →

Business

Business

One in five commercial health insurance claims denied in 2024, Mass. report shows

The data highlight an overly complex system that burdens providers, insurers, and patients, Health Policy Commission head says. Continue reading →

Housing

A homeless man died in the cold outside South Station. That should never happen again.

An unwritten rule allowing homeless people to sleep in South Station on frigid nights appears to have ended. They should etch it in stone. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Rev. Dorothy A. Austin, pioneering LGBTQ minister at Harvard, dies at 82

“Our lifespan is short; our responsibilities great and grave," Rev. Austin reminded parishioners, encouraging them to do good with their time alive. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Brad Arnold, rocker who fronted 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

The founder and lead singer of 3 Doors Down, he wrote such hits as "Kryptonite." Continue reading →

Obituaries

Woodie King Jr., impresario of Black theater, dies at 88

Inspired by the Works Progress Administration’s artist-centered, drama-for-the-masses Federal Theater Project of the 1930s, Mr. King knew whom he wanted to champion with his company: people of color and women. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Theater

Michael Keaton goes full Batman for Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year ceremony at Harvard

Harvard put up the Bat-Signal, and Michael Keaton answered the call. Continue reading →

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Derry Girls’ creator has new show, JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette featured in ‘Love Story’

Plus, check out a docuseries about the American Basketball Association. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

After brother’s death, his terrible wife wants to stay in touch

Advice from R. Eric Thomas. Continue reading →