Nation

Refugee aid groups in Washington, D.C., region overwhelmed by Afghan caseloads

Refugee resettlement groups in the Washington, D.C., region are scrambling to keep up with a massive influx of Afghan evacuees, leaving families waiting for housing and other services in a situation that could soon worsen as US officials prepare to shut down temporary housing sites in military bases. Continue reading →

Nation

Officials halt search for woman who went overboard on Carnival cruise ship

Authorities searched more than 31 hours for the woman before pausing the search on Sunday pending additional information, Petty Officer First Class Adam Stanton said Sunday. Continue reading →

Nation

Details of Emmett Till killing still a mystery as probe ends

The investigation into the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago ended as it began, with a mystery that might never be solved. All these decades later, it’s still not even clear whether the gruesome homicide was the work of a pair of racist brutes or a larger group of conspirators. Continue reading →

World

Israeli leader travels to UAE, showcasing deepening ties

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett became the first Israeli leader to make an official visit to the United Arab Emirates, after flying to Abu Dhabi on Sunday to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the de facto Emirati leader. Continue reading →

World

Harnaaz Sandhu of India named 70th Miss Universe

Sandhu of India was crowned the 70th Miss Universe on Sunday, topping a field of some 80 contestants in a pageant that was touched by politics and the pandemic. Continue reading →

World

Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of Omicron cases

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the Omicron coronavirus variant, and announced a huge increase in booster vaccinations to strengthen defenses against it. Continue reading →

OPINION

This is what menstrual equity looks like

Massachusetts needs a comprehensive plan. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Legislature must get cracking on egg reform

A well-intended law on the treatment of farm chickens needs updating. Continue reading →

OPINION

‘Death ends a life. It doesn’t end a relationship.’

I tell my parents everything since the last time I told them everything — the sorrows, the pleasures, the fears, the partially finished. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Massachusetts ‘ready to support’ recovery efforts in South, Midwest following devastating tornadoes

The commonwealth “stands ready to support the response and recovery in these states,” Governor Charlie Baker tweeted this weekend. Continue reading →

Rhode Island

R.I.’s ‘Wave’ license plate will start receding. What will come next?

Finalists will be selected by a panel of DMV staff by the end of February, and then Rhode Islanders will vote online to pick their favorite. Continue reading →

GLOBE SANTA

The world’s woes reach the ear of Globe Santa

Globe Santa receives requests from people who have fled strife in their homelands. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS

For many Patriots, the bye week was a welcome time with family

Hunter Henry and his wife had their first baby boy Thursday, while many other teammates took advantage of the late break in the NFL calendar. Continue reading →

Bruins Notebook

Linus Ullmark seizing his opportunity in the Bruins net

Back-to-back wins — and 40-save nights — have Ullmark in the driver's seat to remain the Bruins' No. 1 netminder. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Road trip works to boost energy for the Bruins but for the Celtics, not so much

The Bruins won two straight and two of their three games in Canada while the Celtics were 1-4 on the road. Continue reading →

TALKING SHOP

Antiques, gems, and spices: Explore three new local businesses

The uncertainty plaguing small businesses has not stopped three brave entrepreneurs from opening storefronts in Chestnut Hill, Beacon Hill, and Cambridge. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

More than a teachable moment?

Newton company KaiPod Learning lets students choose from a variety of online programs used by homeschooling parents. It also provides a learning space, learning coach, and tools for extracurricular activities. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Billy Chin, who brought Boston’s Chinatown ‘into the mainstream,’ dies at 92

Mr. Chin turned the China Pearl restaurant into a destination for Boston's business and political power brokers. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Anne Rice, author of vampire novels, dead at 80

"Interview With the Vampire" set the stage for a resurgence in vampire fiction. Anne Rice died Saturday due to complications from a stroke. Continue reading →

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Names

Amherst’s Emily Dickinson Museum receives hundreds of set pieces from ‘Dickinson’

Soon, fans of the TV series "Dickinson" can see the set, costume, and prop pieces from the show at the Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

In ‘WILD,’ a dire climate warning delivered with exuberance and passion at the ART

The show is a concert presentation of a well-crafted musical fable that is shot through with magical realism and carried by a cast of strong performers, including Broadway veteran Idina Menzel and up-and-comer YDE. Continue reading →

Movies

‘Drive My Car’ big Boston Society of Film Critics winner

The Japanese drama, which won best picture, best actor, best director, and best screenplay, opens here Jan. 14. Continue reading →