Nation

Suspect in Idaho killings plans to waive extradition hearing

Bryan Kohberger was taken into custody Friday in the deaths of four University of Idaho students. Continue reading →

Nation

Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas

A federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recent decision to double down on fossil fuels. Continue reading →

Nation

New York OK’s human composting law; 6th state in US to do so

Washington state became the first state to legalize human composting in 2019, followed by Colorado and Oregon in 2021, and Vermont and California in 2022. Continue reading →

World

Migrant shelters try to help traumatized assault survivors

“Most of our patients have symptoms of PTSD — I want to initiate a screening for every patient,” said Dr. Brian Elmore, an emergency medicine doctor, at Clinica Hope. Continue reading →

World

Migrant shelters try to help traumatized assault survivors

“Most of our patients have symptoms of PTSD — I want to initiate a screening for every patient,” said Dr. Brian Elmore, an emergency medicine doctor, at Clinica Hope. Continue reading →

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OPINION

2022 was both infuriating and inspiring

In some ways, this year couldn’t end soon enough. But I’m still sorry to see it go. Continue reading →

OPINION

Heat kills. Cold kills more.

As the climate warms, temperature-related deaths are likely to decrease. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A divided Congress doesn’t have to be idle

Split control of the House and Senate doesn’t have to mean Americans must settle for nothing from the new Congress that begins this month. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

NHL initiative to support construction of recreational facility in Dorchester

Located across the street from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s Walter Denney Youth Center, the field house will aim to serve more than 50,000 young people who live in the area, according to stakeholders at the event. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

From across the region, revelers flock to downtown Boston for First Night festivities

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Social Justice

After Dec. protest, Fall River Pride leader says drag story hours are in town to stay

Despite aggression from far-right protesters, the president of the Fall River Pride Committee says it intends to keep hosting the programs, which aim to help normalize LGBTQ families and supports queer children. Continue reading →

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Mac Jones’s reputation has been taking a hit, and other thoughts

There seems to be a nonstop negative narrative regarding the Patriots' second-year quarterback. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Tua Tagovailoa’s absence underscores his place as the face of the NFL’s concussion problem

A chorus of calls came all week for Tagovailoa to not only sit out the rest of this season but to consider retiring from football. Continue reading →

Sabres 4, Bruins 3 (OT)

Bruins lose their last game before Winter Classic, falling to Sabres in overtime at Garden

Alex Tuch, the ex-Boston College winger, scored his second of the game at 3:53 of overtime, giving Buffalo a 4-3 win. Continue reading →

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Obituaries

Other notable deaths

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ART REVIEW

At Mass MoCA, Jason Moran’s ‘Black Stars’ pays tribute to the ghosts of jazz history

Central to "Black Stars: Writing in the Dark" are paintings made with Moran's hands on the keyboard. Continue reading →

Movies

Talking about ‘Women Talking’

Writer-director Sarah Polley discusses her latest film, an adaptation of the Miriam Toews novel. Continue reading →

MATTHEW GILBERT

Our TV critic’s wish list for 2023

More of this, please, in the new year: "The White Lotus," Milly Alcock, and an "SNL" shake-up. And less of this: streaming service clutter, Meghan-and-Harry-bashing, and pretending to care about the Golden Globes. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

How the most tragic intersection in Minneapolis became a beacon of hope

Thousands come from around the world to pay respects to George Floyd. Now Minneapolis grapples with honoring his legacy, updating the square for locals, and adapting to the tourists who come to see the place where a revolution began. Continue reading →

SURVEY SAYS

These are the most in-demand destinations for 2023

Delays and inflation be damned! Travelers are dreaming of Copenhagen or Edinburgh, or, well, it depends on whom you ask. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: It’s mid-century modern right down to the rec room

Three-bedroom house in Wilmington is dotted with skylights, has a wet bar and an open layout, and sits on nearly 1.5 acres. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Dear home buyers: Breathe a sigh of relief in 2023, but not a heavy one.

Real estate industry experts forecast a decline in the long-term mortgage rate, but not a drop in asking prices. Continue reading →