Nation

EPA finalizes water rule that repeals Trump-era changes

The rule defines which “waters of the United States” are protected by the Clean Water Act. Continue reading →

Nation

The toll extreme weather took in the US during 2022, by the numbers

Here are some numbers that help describe the toll extreme weather inflicted on the United States over the past year and what threats probably lie ahead. Continue reading →

COVID-19

Coronavirus levels rise sharply in Eastern Mass. waste water

Virus levels detected in both the northern and southern sections of the MWRA system rose to their highest points in months, with levels nearly doubling since the end of November. Continue reading →

World

Evidence of Russian crimes mounts as war in Ukraine drags on

Ukraine is investigating more than 58,000 potential Russian war crimes — killings, kidnappings, indiscriminate bombings, and sexual assaults. Continue reading →

World

Putin and Xi highlight cooperation between Russia and China against backdrop of war

On Friday, Putin stressed the importance of Chinese-Russian relations on the world stage, calling them ‘’a model of cooperation between major powers in the 21st century,’’ and he said Moscow hoped the two countries would strengthen their military cooperation. Continue reading →

World

In the Pacific, outcry over Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater

The Japanese government, saying there is no feasible alternative, has pledged to carry out the release with close attention to safety standards. Continue reading →

OPINION

500,000 people die of strep A every year. Why isn’t there a vaccine?

The world needs a safe and effective vaccine as soon as possible. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Flight cancellations underscore the need for better consumer protections

While the Biden administration has taken some steps to better protect US air travelers, federal lawmakers should require airlines to compensate customers in the event of delays or cancellations. Continue reading →

LETTERS

2022, in Globe readers’ own words

An edited sampling of the past year as distilled through our readers’ letters to the editor. Continue reading →

Metro

How a pink flamingo prank confounded a Watertown office and intrigued viewers online

A months-long, flamingo-based office prank at a Watertown children's book publisher has been dubbed the Internet's "favorite story of the year." Continue reading →

K-12

Boston Public Schools urges students, staff to wear masks after holiday break

Superintendent Mary Skipper said in a letter to families that mask wearing is not a requirement and no one will be disciplined or sent home if they refuse to wear one. Continue reading →

Metro

Here’s your annual list of farms with goats that will eat your Christmas tree

It’s that time of year again, when your Christmas tree is stripped of its baubles and tinsel and then tossed in the trash — unless, that is, you want to feed it to a farm animal instead. Continue reading →

patriots

‘It’s like Thanksgiving Day every day’: How Patriots offensive linemen eat to win

Maintaining a playing weight around 300 pounds isn't as easy or as enjoyable as it might seem. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

After stumbling at the start, Celtics finish homestand with four-game flourish

The Celtics will have to take what they’ve learned about winning in the last four games of 2022 and continue that into 2023, when the stakes continue to rise. Continue reading →

Patriots

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa officially ruled out with a concussion; Teddy Bridgewater to start against Patriots

Bridgewater has 64 career starts under his belt with a 33-31 record. Continue reading →

Technology

Tax breaks won’t do much for used electric-car shoppers, because of supply shortage

Pandemic-induced damage to global supply chains led to shortages of new vehicles and have forced consumers to hold on to their older cars, electric as well as gas. Continue reading →

Residential

Housing development proposed next to Fenway’s Orthodox Cathedral

The plans include two seven-story buildings, with 48 income-restricted condominiums and 67 market-rate apartments, at 165 Park Dr. across from the Back Bay Fens. Continue reading →

Business

Eric Lander’s next act: leading a nonprofit set on solving thorny scientific challenges

Lander’s latest project is leading a new nonprofit called Science for America, which deals with issues such as addressing the climate and energy crisis, human health issues like cancer and pandemic preparedness, equity in STEM education, developing new models for innovation, and making America a global leader in critical cutting-edge technologies like synthetic biology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

The Top 10 Love Letters of the year

What were the most popular advice column questions of 2022? Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

On PBS, new year brings ‘Tom Jones,’ ‘Marie Antoinette’

In addition to returning series such as “All Creatures Great and Small” and “Call the Midwife,” PBS is going to feature two new period dramas in 2023. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Should I try again in January?

He said he wanted to reach out in the new year. Continue reading →