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Snow moves into Central Mass., system could bring burst of wet snow close to coast

The rain-snow line is going to get very close to Boston during the day Friday, and despite temperatures above freezing, we could even see a burst of heavy wet snow close to the coast for a short while.

Police use K-9s in search for missing Cohasset mother of three
Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three, never made it to Logan Airport where she was scheduled to fly to Washington, D.C., early New Year’s Day and to her job as a regional manager at a high-end real estate brokerage, according to Cohasset police and social media postings.

In Hardwick, a vote on horse racing divides the town
The proposal has sharply divided this tiny, no-stoplight farming town of 3,000 people.

Damar Hamlin, four days after cardiac arrest, can breathe on his own and spoke with teammates
It is the latest step in his remarkable recovery in the four days since going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated on the field.

NFL cancels Bills-Bengals game; AFC Championship game might be at neutral site

He defended the Capitol — and democracy itself — amid insurrection. Two years later, he paints to preserve history, and to heal.
“One day there will be a Jan. 6th exhibit,” says former US Capitol Police officer Winston Pingeon, who has moved back to Boston and memorializes that difficult day in his watercolors. “It is part of our American history whether you like it or hate it.”

After Dorian Abbot firestorm, MIT faculty vows to respect ‘free expression’

At an MIT faculty meeting in late December, attendees voted to adopt a statement of principles that promise broad protection for students and scholars who express controversial opinions.

EPA moves to toughen standards for deadly soot pollution

‘Spare’: Here are some of the most surprising leaks from Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir

A physical altercation with William over Meghan. The infamous Nazi costume. Details about the drama between Meghan and Kate. Here's what we've learned from reports about the bombshell book so far.
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The Rafael Devers deal coming together was one for the books, and other thoughts

It will go down as one of those epic Red Sox moments, and by any measure it is good news for the fans.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘He did immediately ask how old I was and commented that I look young’

Will these daters find their gamble pays off?
Opinion
LETTERS

My son’s death was preventable. Fix the T. Lives depend on it.

My son was killed on Sept. 11, 2021, when he fell through a rusted staircase at the MBTA’s JFK/UMass station. I believe it is not a matter of if more people who interact with the T system will be injured or killed but rather when.
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In Ukraine, displays of resilience amid the horrors of Russian airstrikes
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On Jan. 6 anniversary, violent extremism lurks across the country
Brian Stelter

Cameras usually tightly controlled by House show lawmakers haggling, gossiping
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Years of appeasing the far-right led to this GOP paralysis

The Emancipator

The art of the denial

Racism denial is a political strategy and a coping tool, used by those who benefit from racism and those unwilling to confront the dire contradictions in our society. Phillipe Copeland walks us through its different forms so we can recognize and counter them.
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The players are finding that prep schools can afford them better exposure to college recruiters, among other benefits.

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ member Jennifer Shah gets 6 1/2 years

A judge sentenced a member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” to 6 1/2 years in prison on Friday for defrauding thousands of people nationwide in a telemarketing scam, many of them vulnerable or older.

With a $400 million infusion, Massachusetts shifts transition to electric vehicles into drive
Advocates say the step puts Massachusetts on the road to achieving 900,000 EVs by the end of the decade.

Beth Israel researcher wins $200,000 award for helping to create COVID vaccine for J&J
Dan Barouch is being honored by the King Faisal Foundation, based in Saudi Arabia.

BPS teacher used her body to shield student from vicious attack outside Mattapan school, police say

A Boston Public Schools teacher used her body as a shield to protect a student who was under attack by three teenaged girls, one of whom kicked the teacher while she lay on the ground, according to a Boston police report.
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Football doesn’t seem that important this week, but stakes are there for Patriots and Bills

Everyone's thoughts will remain with stricken Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin when the teams take the field Sunday.
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Damar Hamlin, four days after cardiac arrest, can breathe on his own and spoke with teammates

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