Nation

Strife in the schools: Education Dept. logs record number of discrimination complaints

The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights logged a record number of discrimination complaints in the past year, the latest indicator of how the social and political strife roiling the country is reverberating in the nation’s schools. Continue reading →

Nation

Seating jury of D.C. residents a challenge in Proud Boys trial

The trial of five members of the Proud Boys on charges of seditious conspiracy, with the defendants including the group’s longtime chairman, Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, is heading into its second week without a word of testimony being heard. Continue reading →

Nation

Police search for motive in attack on officers near Times Square

Police did not publicly identify the 19-year-old suspect, but a law enforcement official identified him to the Associated Press as Trevor Bickford of Wells, Maine. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine faces grim start to 2023 after fresh Russian attacks

Ukrainians faced a grim start to 2023 as Sunday brought more Russian missile and drone attacks following a blistering New Year’s Eve assault that killed at least three civilians across the country, authorities reported. Continue reading →

World

Lula becomes Brazil’s president, with Bolsonaro in Florida

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took the reins of the Brazilian government Sunday in an elaborate inauguration, complete with a motorcade, music festival, and hundreds of thousands of supporters filling the central esplanade of Brasília, the nation’s capital. Continue reading →

World

Russia’s war could make it India’s world

Seated in the domed, red sandstone government building unveiled by the British Raj less than two decades before India threw off imperial rule, S. Jaishankar, the Indian foreign minister, needs no reminder of how the tides of history sweep away antiquated systems to usher in the new. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Somerville had to wait — and wait — for the Green Line, but patience paid off

Political leadership and management acumen are what built the Green Line Extension. Continue reading →

OPINION

How Michelle Wu can become a global mayor on climate

In a world where the mayors of other large cities globally are learning from each other about how to do climate resilience, Wu is missing out. Continue reading →

LETTERS

In noting African American saints, look beyond Catholic Church

There is currently a process in the Episcopal Church to add to the calendar of saints the Right Rev. Barbara Harris, who died in 2020 and was former suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

It’s a boy! Boston’s first New Year’s baby born just minutes into 2023

A baby boy named Iraklis was born at 12:07 a.m. Sunday at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces and is “resting comfortably” with his mother, Paula, the hospital announced. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

If it’s New Year’s Day, the L Street Brownies are plunging in Dorchester Bay

Jack White, 72, of Brockton, dove into the 44-degree waters of Dorchester Bay not once, but twice, on Sunday, joining hundreds of brave souls who took part in the L Street Brownies’ annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

‘They’re saving my life’: Suffolk DA’s pilot program helps those at Mass. and Cass get into recovery and back on their feet

The Suffolk District Attorney's Services Over Sentences program, expanded and rebranded in June, has grown to include over 40 participants in the past six months, with demonstrated early results. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Mac Jones had a great start and a great finish. What happened in between — nothing — is another story.

Jones's game-clinching drive was worthy of praise, but he acknowledged he did not play well in the middle of the game. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Sure, the Patriots are in the playoff hunt, but does anyone really think they’re a good team?

Sunday’s Gillette Stadium finale was an improvement over the Patriots’ two prior games, but so many questions still surround the Patriots. Continue reading →

nuggets 123, celtics 111

Long delay provides no relief to Celtics in loss to Nuggets

Nikola Jokic led the way for Denver with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

For the first time in years, bank CDs are worth it

People who are looking for safe places to invest can earn a very respectable return by putting cash into a certificates of deposit. Continue reading →

Business

Building community, one pull-up at a time

JP CrossFit's need-based, sliding-scale scholarship that discounts membership fees has expanded since it started more than two years ago to serve 13 members of the gym's community. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Senators Warren and Markey probe medical credit cards as health care debts rise

The senators have asked Synchrony and Wells Fargo to provide information on the number of card holders, average balances, interest rates, delinquency rates, all hospital partners, and more, as they look into potential financial harms. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74

Ms. Pointer was one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74

Ms. Pointer was one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters. Continue reading →

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Arts

Eight podcasts to help you achieve your goals for the new year

Whether your 2023 plans include getting better with money, coping with young adulthood, or making better dating choices, a little guidance is never a bad idea. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Elderly father might be in a romance scam

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →

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