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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Today's Headlines
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K-12

Boston Teachers Union is calling for audit amid payroll debacle that is short-changing thousands of teachers

BPS owes about 9,000 current and former union members a hefty sum of money — totaling more than $16 million — but hasn’t cut the pay checks yet. Continue reading →

Books

Her debut novel was a bestseller. Then her agent told her to stop writing fiction. Now, Laura Zigman is back.

Cambridge writer Laura Zigman — a witty and sharp observer of relationships — could be the heroine of one of her own books. Continue reading →

Politics

Kevin McCarthy’s dealmaking won him the House speakership, but for how long?

Some of the promises that Kevin McCarthy made to his fellow Republicans were easy to keep. Others, however, strike observers as next to impossible. Continue reading →

Climate

As scientists learn more about the intelligence of cephalopods, wildlife advocates are urging regulators to do more to protect them

The qualities that make octopuses such valuable research subjects have also made them increasingly controversial. Continue reading →

Jobs

Banning noncompetes could have major implications in Mass.

Proponents of the FTC’s measure say it would be a boon for innovation, but critics say noncompetes are necessary to help safeguard proprietary information that could be taken to a competitor. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

New Mexico candidate charged in shooting case denied bond

A political newcomer who lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse and is accused of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials will remain in custody pending trial after a judge agreed Monday that he is a danger to the community. Continue reading →

Nation

Back on the bench to announce opinions, court rules against a veteran

The Supreme Court, which had not announced a decision from the bench since the start of the coronavirus pandemic almost three years ago, returned to the courtroom Monday to issue a unanimous decision in a case on veterans’ benefits. Continue reading →

Nation

Court puts off considering state laws curbing Internet platforms

The Supreme Court asked the Biden administration Monday for its views on whether the Constitution allows Florida and Texas to prevent large social media companies from removing posts based on the views they express. Continue reading →

The World

World

Poland: Permission from Germany is ‘a secondary issue’ with Leopard tanks

Poland’s prime minister said Monday that his government would ask Germany for permission to send German-made tanks to Ukraine but insisted that whether Berlin approved or not, the Polish government would build a coalition of nations willing to donate some of Europe’s most advanced weaponry. Continue reading →

World

In Moscow, a quiet antiwar protest with flowers and plush toys

Police buses seem ubiquitous in Moscow since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, watching over much of the city center, including a statue of one of Ukraine’s most famous poets that has become a popular spot for a silent but emotional outpouring of antiwar sentiment. Continue reading →

World

Turkey’s president says no support for Sweden’s NATO bid

Turkey’s president cast serious doubt on NATO’s expansion Monday after warning Sweden not to expect support for its bid for membership into the military alliance following weekend protests in Stockholm by an anti-Islam activist and pro-Kurdish groups. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Districts across Mass. need targets for reversing COVID-19 learning loss

The state is offering a realistic approach that should be seen as a floor, not a ceiling. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Weld-era cautionary tale should guide Healey’s state economic chief

Shirley Leung suggests that all Yvonne Hao needs to do to be a great secretary is staff up her office to compensate for her lack of government experience. To achieve results, she must adjust her personal lens in view of a very different job. Continue reading →

OPINION

An immigrant from East Boston has been missing for two months. Where is the nonstop coverage?

Reina Carolina Morales Rojas was last seen in Somerville on Nov. 26. Her family in El Salvador believes the Boston police have not done enough to find her. Continue reading →

Metro

Weather

Thousands without power, roads treacherous after winter storm lashes New England

Snow hit Eastern Massachusetts in waves Monday as a powerful weather system crossed the region, knocking down trees and power lines, leaving thousands of residents in the dark, and causing slushy roadways that snarled traffic during the evening commute. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Mass. lawmakers propose cannabis reforms, decriminalization of psychedelics

When Massachusetts lawmakers rewrote the state’s marijuana laws in 2022, they focused largely on changing the legal cannabis industry. Now, it appears the emphasis will shift to consumers and workers. Continue reading →

Politics

Charlie Baker made nearly 2,200 public appearances as governor. See where he went and how often.

The Republican left office after more than 2,900 days as governor and nearly 2,200 public appearances that took him around the East Coast, and — in rare cases — beyond, according to a Globe analysis of eight years of his public schedules. Continue reading →

Sports

on football

Eight teams, eight Divisional Round takeaways: Do the Bills and Cowboys need coaching changes?

A one-sided loss at home raises questions about whether Sean McDermott has what it takes to win a championship in Buffalo. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Celtics’ magic formula Monday doesn’t include Marcus Smart, Robert Williams, or Malcolm Brogdon

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was unsure if Smart or Brogdon would be back Tuesday to play in Miami; Williams has not played in back-to-back nights this season. Continue reading →

Magic 113, Celtics 98

Shorthanded Celtics don’t have enough in once again losing to Magic

The Celtics have been held below 100 points three times this season, and two were against the Magic. Continue reading →

Business

Gambling

‘A sports bar, with fine dining, on steroids,’ is coming to Raynham Park in Caesars sportsbook deal

The owners of the former Raynham Park dog track have reached a deal with the Nevada-based gaming company to launch sports betting operation. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Now is a good time to shop for a used car

Prices are still above pre-pandemic levels, but the downward trend in used vehicles “is undeniable at this point,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst for iSeeCars.com, a Woburn-based national car search engine. Continue reading →

Business

Magellan Jets president opens his company’s first private terminal at Hanscom

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers of Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

David Allis, researcher who explored ‘on-off’ switch in genes, dies at 71

His research helped create the foundations for potential new drug treatments for lymphomas and other diseases. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Edward Pressman, film producer who boosted many careers, dies at 79

Mr. Pressman was producer or executive producer on almost 100 movies across a range of genres, and he was an early advocate of turning comic book heroes into movies. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

LOVE LETTERS

Do we take a leap of faith?

We reconnected through Facebook and fell in love. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Netflix is going to crack down on account sharing

If you want to share your Netflix with your kids in college or your auntie in Billerica, you’re going to have to pay an extra fee (the amount of which has not yet been announced). Continue reading →

Theater

Alex Edelman is bringing his hit solo show ‘Just for Us’ home to Boston

The Brookline native plans 14 performances at the Calderwood Pavilion April 11-23. Continue reading →