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Weather

Massachusetts braces for arctic blast Tuesday with possible wind chills below zero

New England will be hit with a blast of arctic air Tuesday that will send temperatures into the single digits in the Boston area, but conditions will feel far colder than that when the wind chill comes into play. Continue reading →

Business

Medicare is poised to make pivotal announcement on Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug

Federal officials this week are expected to make a long-awaited announcement that could help decide the fate of Aduhelm, Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug, which costs over $28,000 annually and has stirred more controversy than any medication in years. Continue reading →

Higher Education

The next abortion battleground: campus health clinics

A campaign to make medication abortions available on college campuses is viewed as a way of destigmatizing abortion care, and as a Blue State response to restrictions anticipated in the South and Midwest. Continue reading →

COVID-19

Experts warn more trouble could be ahead, as COVID surge hits Boston’s hospitals, schools

While COVID-19 case counts have shot up to record levels, experts say they aren’t reflecting the full extent of the Omicron surge because people who use rapid, at-home antigen tests can’t report their results. Continue reading →

Nation

In a first, man receives a heart from a genetically altered pig

A 57-year-old man with life-threatening heart disease has received a heart from a genetically modified pig, a groundbreaking procedure that offers hope to hundreds of thousands of patients with failing organs. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

US emissions surged in 2021, putting the nation further off track from its climate targets

A 17 percent surge in coal-fired electricity helped drive an overall increase of 6.2 percent in greenhouse gas emissions compared with the previous year, according to an analysis published Monday by the Rhodium Group. Continue reading →

Political notebook

Political notebook

Lawyers for former president Donald Trump and his political allies urged a federal judge Monday afternoon to reject allegations they incited the violent Jan. 6 Capitol riots. Continue reading →

Nation

Invoking Jan. 6, Democrats pivot to fight for voting legislation

Democrats are mounting an impassioned bid to overhaul Senate rules that stand in the way of their sweeping voting legislation, arguing dark forces unleashed by Donald Trump’s falsehoods about the 2020 election demand an extraordinary response. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia-US talks hit impasse over NATO expansion; Moscow says situation is not ‘hopeless’

The United States and Russia remained deadlocked after crisis talks on Monday over Moscow’s desire to block any future NATO expansion to the east, but officials agreed to continue discussions on other high-stakes security issues that the Biden administrations hopes can avert another invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Suu Kyi gets 4 years for waving to cars and having walkie-talkies

Altogether Myanmar’s ousted civilian leader has been sentenced to a total of six years in prison, with many more charges pending against her. Continue reading →

World

Russian troops will stay to finish job in Kazakhstan, Putin says

After sending thousands of soldiers to quell the emergent unrest in Kazakhstan, Russian president Vladimir Putin has declared the troops will remain in the nation until Kazakhstan's president orders them to leave. With over 5,000 people detained and no set deadline to withdraw, an indefinite occupation seems possible. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Did a Boston cop participate in the Jan. 6 attack?

It’s been more than a year since the failed uprising against American democracy, but the police department hasn’t yet wrapped up its inquiry into whether one or more BPD officers were among the insurrectionists. Continue reading →

OPINION

Any solution to Mass. and Cass must be informed by experiences of formerly incarcerated

Without their wisdom, we may all continue to be trapped in a run-around game. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Already-strained child-care field struggles to cope with COVID challenges

To weather the COVID crisis and build a foundation for the future, there is a critical need to raise compensation and benefits for early educators. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

For BPD sergeant leading push against vaccination mandate, a mixed work history

Shana Cottone, a 14-year-veteran of the department, is currently on leave during an internal affairs probe. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Amid COVID surge, Boston Public Schools could turn to remote learning

Mayor Michelle Wu has repeatedly expressed concern about the school system’s ability to keep some buildings open as it grapples with high absenteeism has repeatedly urged the state to allow districts to have the flexibility to offer classes remotely when too many teachers are out sick. Continue reading →

Metro

At the US attorney’s office, a team of rivals

Rachael Rollins’ first assistant, Josh Levy, wanted the job she got. Now, they’re a team. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics notebook

Celtics hope Aaron Nesmith’s recent G League stint helps him regain his offensive rhythm

Nesmith reported to the Maine Celtics and registered 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists in a 117-89 win over the Wisconsin Herd before he was recalled on Monday. Continue reading →

Bruins Notebook

Bruins’ plans for Tuukka Rask remain up in the air

The staff will discuss the options for the goaltender Tuesday or Wednesday, after Rask's scheduled tuneup in Providence last week was scrubbed. Continue reading →

Georgia 33, Alabama 18

Georgia pulls away from Alabama in fourth quarter to win first national title since 1980

A late pick-six sealed the Bulldogs' first national championship in 41 years. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Medicare is poised to make pivotal announcement on Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug

Federal officials this week are expected to make a long-awaited announcement that could help decide the fate of Aduhelm, Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug, which costs over $28,000 annually and has stirred more controversy than any medication in years. Continue reading →

Biotech

Moderna says Omicron-specific vaccine won’t be ready before fall; data in young children imminent

Speaking at the virtual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Moderna chief executive Stéphane Bancel also said the company is working on an all-in-one annual vaccine for respiratory illnesses. Continue reading →

Business

Powell Heads for Senate Vetting Punctuated by Inflation Urgency

Rising consumer prices, alleged insider trading by Federal Reserve officials, and the Fed's planned responses to climate concerns are only three of the many topics Fed chair Jerome Powell will be pressed to elaborate on during his nomination hearing Tuesday. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Hall of Fame receiver Don Maynard dead at age 86

Mr. Maynard made four AFL Pro Bowls and the AFL’s only All-Decade squad. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

‘Succession,’ ‘Power of the Dog’ winners at the Golden Globes that nobody saw

It remains to be seen if Hollywood will even acknowledge Sunday’s ceremony, or whether the stars who won will pretend that nothing happened. Continue reading →

Music

With Omicron surging, Passim’s annual Boston Celtic Music Festival goes virtual

Four days of performances — some livestreamed, some prerecorded — will go online Thursday through Sunday, showcasing music from Ireland, Scotland, Cape Breton, and other Celtic communities. Continue reading →

Names

Audie Cornish joins CNN after leaving NPR and ‘All Things Considered’

The Randolph native is joining the network as an anchor and correspondent for CNN+, a subscription streaming service due to launch this spring. Continue reading →