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Governor Charlie Baker says he’ll pursue tax breaks for renters, seniors, parents, and low-income workers

“To encourage our citizens to continue to call Massachusetts home and to help those struggling to make ends meet because of rising inflation, we’ll file several tax breaks in our budget later this week,” the governor said at his final State of the Commonwealth speech, delivered Tuesday in Boston.
Read Charlie Baker’s full State of the Commonwealth speech

Massachusetts biopharma firms raised a record $13.7 billion in venture capital last year

The local industry continues to be a magnet for investors, despite a steep fall off in stock prices.

Moderate Republican to enter governor’s race
A self-described moderate, Chris Doughty will be competing for his party’s nomination against Geoff Diehl, a conservative former state lawmaker who has been endorsed by former president Donald Trump.

Charts show hospitalizations falling in Mass. as Omicron weakens, but deaths are still rising
As Omicron retreats, the number of Massachusetts COVID-19 cases reported daily has continued to decline sharply. Hospitalizations, which lag behind case numbers, haven’t fallen as much. And deaths are rising.

THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS

Mass. reports 7,120 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 145 deaths reported over three days

Australians can be fined $1,000 for not reporting a positive rapid test. In Massachusetts, reporting a test isn’t even possible.

Even with thousands of COVID-19 infections being officially reported every day in Massachusetts, that data likely underestimates the prevalence of the virus, as countless positive rapid tests go unreported.
Celtics 128, Kings 75

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown nearly outscore Kings on their own as Celtics cruise

Jayson Tatum (36 points), Jaylen Brown (30 points, 10 rebounds) and the rest of the starters were able to watch the fourth quarter.

A cold January brings a warning for New England’s electric grid

New England’s grid has its own glaring weakness, one that comes up every winter: an overreliance on natural gas.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

Ron DeSantis — white supremacy’s helicopter parent

Why stop at banning American history? Florida governor Ron DeSantis now wants to outlaw white ‘discomfort’ and ‘guilt.’
JEFF JACOBY

There’s a phrase for senators like Kyrsten Sinema

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Another way to say ‘trump’

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The looming challenge of Mexico

EDITORIAL

Enough talk. Implement the city vaccine mandate.

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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health
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Charlie Baker won’t call it a clawback. But the state still wants unemployment money returned.
After incorrectly issuing billions in jobless benefits during the pandemic, the state is telling people they need to repay the money.

Southern New England could see a storm with the potential for heavy snow this weekend, forecasters say

A storm with the potential to bring heavy snow to southern New England could move into the region this weekend, forecasters said, though they cautioned that the intensity and track is unclear four days from its potential arrival.

Deb Goldberg to seek third term as Massachusetts state treasurer
The Brookline Democrat's decision to seek reelection was widely expected in political circles after Goldberg opted against running for an open congressional seat in 2020.

Actress Alicia Witt posts emotional statement, recalling parents who died in Worcester
Actress and singer-songwriter Alicia Witt, a Worcester native whose parents were found dead in their home in that city last month, on Tuesday posted an emotional statement about their deaths.

21 film performances from 2021 worthy of an Oscar nomination
Forget about categories — with the Academy Award nods due Feb. 8, here’s an across-the-board top 20 (plus one) of favorite performances from 2021.

‘We’re off to a very robust start’: On opening day, thousands book Martha’s Vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2022
By mid-morning Tuesday, the Steamship Authority had already processed more than 19,000 transactions — that’s about 3,000 more than opening day last year, and about 5,000 more than in 2019.

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Take me seriously when I say that I make the best chicken soup I know

Everyone boasts about their nourishing pot of broth; many aren’t worthy of the brag, but mine is.

Bill Owens, first Black state senator in Massachusetts, dies at 84
In the late 1980s, Owens called for governments to pay reparations to the descendants of enslaved Black Americans.

MFA to return stolen 17th-century painting to heirs of Jewish collector
The agreement restores ownership of the looted painting to the heirs of Ferenc Chorin, a Hungarian industrialist who placed the artwork in a bank vault before fleeing Hungary during World War II.

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This season, viewers who complain ‘SNL’ isn’t what it used to be might have a point
A too-big cast and some tired bits may be part of what ails the show, now in its 47th season.

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Recipes: 4 international egg dishes great for breakfast or dinner

How the Boston Dynamics robot Spot became one artist’s muse — then, her assistant

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To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

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‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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The looming challenge of Mexico

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Massachusetts Democrats support democracy, right? Right?

Joan Vennochi

Labor’s power play against Wu’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Anne-Marie Slaughter and Heather Hurlburt

We can’t fix the world’s problems if we don’t fix our own

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Set the underground rivers free

Metro

Moderate Republican to enter governor’s race

A self-described moderate, Chris Doughty will be competing for his party’s nomination against Geoff Diehl, a conservative former state lawmaker who has been endorsed by former president Donald Trump.
Coronavirus Live Updates

Mass. reports 7,120 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 145 deaths reported over three days

The latest news and guidance on the state of the COVID-19 pandemic in New England and beyond.
State of the Commonwealth

Governor Charlie Baker says he’ll pursue tax breaks for renters, seniors, parents, and low-income workers

“To encourage our citizens to continue to call Massachusetts home and to help those struggling to make ends meet because of rising inflation, we’ll file several tax breaks in our budget later this week,” the governor said at his final State of the Commonwealth speech, delivered Tuesday in Boston.

Uber passenger paralyzed in crash sues company for $63 million

Uber passenger paralyzed in crash sues company for $63 million

Sports

Celtics 128, Kings 75

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown nearly outscore Kings on their own as Celtics cruise

Jayson Tatum (36 points), Jaylen Brown (30 points, 10 rebounds) and the rest of the starters were able to watch the fourth quarter.
TUESDAY'S BOYS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

Beverly boys’ basketball finds second wind, shuts down Peabody to remain perfect

Ryder Frost finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 blocks, and the Panthers (12-0) put the clamps on the host Tanners down the stretch.
NFL

Antonio Brown rips Bruce Arians, says Buccaneers offered him $200,000 to ‘go to the crazy house’

Brown was cut loose by the Buccaneers earlier this month.
TUESDAY'S GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

With an all-around effort, Yirsy Queliz points St. Mary’s girls’ basketball to victory over Bishop Feehan

Baseball Hall of Fame

Slugger David Ortiz, Red Sox legend and three-time World Series champ, elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Celtics notebook

Jaylen Brown elects not to worry about his place in All-Star race

Business

Massachusetts biopharma firms raised a record $13.7 billion in venture capital last year

The local industry continues to be a magnet for investors, despite a steep fall off in stock prices.

S. Korea tests new virus steps as infections reach new high

South Korea on Wednesday began enforcing new COVID-19 response measures, including reduced quarantine periods and expanded rapid testing, as its new cases jumped nearly 50% in a day.

Sherman to head marketing at DraftKings

A cold January brings a warning for New England’s electric grid

STAT

‘Health equity tourists’: How white scholars are colonizing research on health disparities
A STAT investigation shows that researchers with little or no background or training in health equity research are rushing in to scoop up grants and publish papers.

Winter is coming, again: What to expect from Covid-19 as the season looms
STAT spoke with infectious disease experts and others about what to expect from Covid-19 as the seasons change.

DISTANCED: Pandemic stories of Black life in the rural South
Photographer Bethany Mollenkof spent six months documenting the impact of Covid-19 on residents of rural Black communities in the South.

Groundbreaking arm amputation surgery makes a ‘phantom’ hand seem real
The procedure aims to restore proprioception, the ability to sense where our limbs are in space and how fast and forcefully they’re moving.

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CONNECTIONS

My mom’s dumplings were the perfect therapy as I underwent chemo

Globe Magazine

The 30 best comfort foods you’ll find at Boston area restaurants

Globe Magazine

For small restaurants, Guy Fieri and ‘Triple D’ are ‘the gift that keeps on giving’

Dinner with Cupid

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metro

‘It’s really scary,’ motorist says after concrete falls from overpass on Interstate 93 in Somerville, strikes windshield

State health care watchdog rebukes Mass General Brigham for high spending

Read Charlie Baker’s full State of the Commonwealth speech

sports

Coming to Red Sox changed David Ortiz’s career, and he changed course of history for franchise

What Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens said after falling short in Hall of Fame vote

Watch the moment David Ortiz learned he was a first-ballot Hall of Famer

business

OSHA withdraws its workplace vaccine rule

Beth Israel Lahey partners with Cape Cod Healthcare

Commerce Department survey uncovers ‘alarming’ chip shortages

politics

US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns

Justice Department is reviewing role of fake Trump electors, top official says

N.H. was supposed to be the GOP’s best chance for a Senate pickup in 2022. After a few Republican false starts, it’s unclear where things stand.

Nation

Prosecution witnesses say they feared for Floyd’s life

Mass. reports 7,120 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 145 deaths reported over three days

New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long COVID

World

UN chief decries antisemitism, urges stand against hatred

S. Korea tests new virus steps as infections reach new high

Canada First Nation finds possible burial sites at school

opinion

A simple card that drives conservatives crazy

Teach children about the Holocaust, and tell them the whole story

The Boston Police gang database gets overdue attention

lifestyle

‘We’re off to a very robust start’: On opening day, thousands book Martha’s Vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2022

Warm up, game on, and rock out: 10 video games featuring Boston-bred bands and artists

Get Tasting Counter’s preserves, sauces, and vinegars to use at home

food & dining

Get Tasting Counter’s preserves, sauces, and vinegars to use at home

The Grey Barn and Farm on Martha’s Vineyard wins a top honor at the World Cheese Awards

6 Massachusetts artisan food makers earn Good Food Awards

travel

‘We’re off to a very robust start’: On opening day, thousands book Martha’s Vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2022

This Vermont town was named among the best places to travel in February

Help! My Expedia tour credit is about to expire

Arts

Judy Glickman Lauder gifts 600-plus photographs to Portland Museum of Art

How the Boston Dynamics robot Spot became one artist’s muse — then, her assistant

10 museum must-sees

Books

New novel ‘Devil House’ looks at our true crime obsessions

Jabari Asim: an ‘eclectic, voracious’ reader

Science, fiction, and fantasy blend in ‘A Snake Falls to Earth’

Movies

21 film performances from 2021 worthy of an Oscar nomination

Tom Cruise’s next ‘Mission: Impossible’ films are delayed over COVID

Doc Talk: An incurable optimist, a fleeing fugitive, and an undaunted soul

Television

A path to sobriety worth following in ‘Single Drunk Female’

Amy Schneider beats Matt Amodio’s streak on ‘Jeopardy!’

This season, viewers who complain ‘SNL’ isn’t what it used to be might have a point

music

An enterprising Berklee pianist’s next gig: Live at the Apollo

Bad Bunny to play Fenway Park Aug. 18

Conductor Elim Chan, pianist Igor Levit offer familiar comforts and new delights at the BSO

Theater/Dance

In ‘The Bluest Eye’ at the Huntington, the challenge of capturing Toni Morrison’s unerring vision

Dramas, musicals, and a trio of blue men: 10 shows for theatergoers this winter

See dancers from all over New England during a weekend of Boston performances

globe local

Uber passenger paralyzed in crash sues company for $63 million

Newton eyes extension for outdoor dining through 2022

Bike lane traffic cones on Mass. Ave. bridge tossed into river by vandals

Obituaries

Steve Schapiro, a witness, with camera, to seminal moments and people in the American tapestry, dies

Bill Owens, first Black state senator in Massachusetts, dies at 84

Joe Yukica, former coach at Boston College and Dartmouth, dies