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Forecast | Dave Epstein

Snow and cold are making Boston roads slick Thursday. A bigger snow event could come next week.

Precipitation in Boston will be generally light and most of it will end before noon. Thursday evening, the roads could be slick.
Map: Snowfall totals across the region Map: Power outages across Massachusetts

Slush likely to freeze as temperatures drop; nearly 500 flights delayed or canceled at Logan
Parts of New Hampshire and Maine have gotten half a foot of snow or more, causing dozens of spinouts and crashes, according to authorities. Forecasters encouraged drivers to take their time getting home Thursday afternoon.

A high of 34 degrees in Boston today, while D.C. sees highs in the mid-70s. What’s with the huge difference?
It’s a pattern climate scientists say we could see more as climate change progresses.

Movie Review | ★★★
‘Cocaine Bear’: Some things, like gory mayhem, go better with coke
Elizabeth Banks's horror comedy has duffel bags full of drugs and Ray Liotta.

A pole in a Walmart parking lot in Maine has become an Internet sensation. Why? Because drivers keep running into it.

“One theory is that the pole marks a focal point in the earth’s gravitational pull which causes vehicles to inherently veer into it,” said Auburn Police Chief Jason Moen.

‘A grave mistake’: Schumer slams McCarthy for giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 surveillance footage

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats expressed vehement opposition to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to give Fox News host Tucker Carlson exclusive access to more than 40,000 hours of US Capitol surveillance footage from Jan. 6.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sexual assault

The sentence comes on top of the more than 20 years Weinstein has left to serve for a similar 2020 conviction in New York, furthering the fall of the onetime movie magnate.

Reporter and 9-year-old girl killed in Orlando shooting identified
Orange County Sheriff John Mina characterized the shootings Wednesday as random acts of violence.

In her art, the impossible world of an Alzheimer’s caregiver
She wanted to express, in a way that wasn’t mournful, the helplessness she felt caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

Medicare won’t cover new Alzheimer’s drug until it gets full FDA approval

‘This is Boston. Nice.’ Why Trevor Rainbolt, the GeoGuessr whiz, put up a billboard in Boston
A perplexing billboard that popped up in Boston this week is the handiwork of GeoGuessr star Trevor Rainbolt, who said he wanted to give fellow players of the Google Street View-based game a helping hand.

Middlesex DA announces inquest into fatal Cambridge police shooting of college student

In a statement, Ryan said her office requested the inquest on January 11, and that it has now begun, but she said no further details would be provided until the inquest is complete.

Boston Globe Media, moving into TV, will launch weekday news show with NESN
"Boston Globe Today" will dig into the region’s biggest news, sports, and entertainment stories.

Arrest warrant issued for former Cohasset employee accused of running crypto mine out of school’s crawlspace

Truck carrying 35,000 pounds of peanut butter strikes Route 28 overpass in Somerville
christopher l. gasper

A quarterback option for Patriots: Trade Mac Jones and bring back Jimmy Garoppolo

Garoppolo is the fully-formed version of Jones with a bit more playmaking ability and more charisma.
Tell us: do you think the Patriots should trade Mac Jones?

‘This is pushing people over the top’: In N.H. town, a battle between a bakery and officials — over a mural

A whimsical mural, painted by local high school students last spring, has sparked a bureaucratic controversy in the town of North Conway that seems decidedly out of place in the Live Free or Die state.

‘It’s not a matter for giggles’: Georgia grand juror draws criticism for speaking extensively about Trump investigation proceedings

Emily Kohrs, 30, has offered up details from grand jury proceedings looking into potential election meddling by Donald Trump, often making faces or laughing in a series of interviews.
Opinion
Chessy Prout

I know Michael Delaney. After what he did, he doesn’t deserve to be a judge.

His nomination shows me and other survivors of sexual assault that the Biden administration approves of what Delaney and St. Paul’s School put me and my family through.
SCOT LEHIGH

Kevin McCarthy lets a rabid Foxer into the hen House
IDEAS | CHARLES E. KRAUS

The truth about growing old with the one you love
H.D.S. Greenway

Big powers underestimate the willpower of the colonized to resist
IDEAS | Régine Michelle Jean-Charles

Opponents of my kids’ math program have their calculus all wrong
The Emancipator

Saving Black homes lost to tax inequity

For decades, the sale of tax debt and unfair property assessments have disproportionately caused Black Americans to lose their homes across the United States. A Chicago program is helping some Black families keep their homes, but its leaders say structural change is needed.
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Black History Month

The beautiful resistance of Black love

Throughout Black History Month, A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Black love as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.
When Martin met Coretta in Boston, he found his match in more ways than one

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Spotlight Report: Fate and the fallen star

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

More recent News

Man charged with dealing crack cocaine and fentanyl in Nubian Square; several drug overdoses reported in the area
Boston police have arrested a 56-year-old man for allegedly dealing crack cocaine and fentanyl in the Nubian Square section of Roxbury, following “several overdose incidents” in the area in recent days, authorities said Thursday.

On the stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killing his wife and son but admits lying
Murdaugh lied about being at the kennels with his wife and son shortly before their killings for 20 months before taking the stand Thursday, day 23 of the trial.

97-year-old skier completes final run Wednesday in Haverhill
Herb Oedel of North Andover has been skiing for 90 years, Ski Bradford said in a celebratory Facebook post.

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in ‘Rust’ set shooting

Baldwin and a weapons supervisor were charged last month with felony involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

SURVEY SAYS | CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
More than 90 percent of Americans find travel stressful. Here’s how to make it better.
A new study finds what most of us already know: Travel can be an anxiety-inducing proposition.

The remote work conundrum: Employees want it, but is it good for them?
With 58 percent of American employees able to work remotely at least once a week, according to McKinsey & Co., we asked experts to weigh in on the dilemma.

Tell us: what are your thoughts on remote work?
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Allston gets a new restaurant-gallery; Boston’s top female chefs unite for Women’s History Month

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At the MFA, a changing of the guards?
Amid a labor dispute with the guard union and troubling water leaks near masterpieces, the museum seeks a path forward.

Another state lawmaker is joining powerful MassBio trade group
State Representative Edward Coppinger, who was first elected to the House in 2010, will start on March 1 at MassBio in the newly created position of head of government affairs.

Partial roof collapse reported at vacant building in North End, fire officials say
“We can’t get close enough to determine how far down it goes,” said Boston Deputy Fire Chief James Greene at the scene. “It’s at least two to three floors of collapse in addition to the roof. We’ve evacuated the adjoining buildings just to be safe.”

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Culture & Lifestyle

In ‘Shrinking,’ Harrison Ford is acting his age, and it’s a revelation

The Brattle Theatre introduces state-of-the-art sound system

In a London pub, ‘The Wife of Willesden’ isn’t holding back

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

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Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

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

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.
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A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | CHARLES E. KRAUS

The truth about growing old with the one you love
H.D.S. Greenway

Big powers underestimate the willpower of the colonized to resist
IDEAS | Régine Michelle Jean-Charles

Opponents of my kids’ math program have their calculus all wrong
Seth Moulton

Three reasons why the West must aid Ukraine to victory
Alexandra Vacroux

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The illusion of a frictionless existence

Metro

Boston warns of increase in overdoses due to cocaine contaminated with fentanyl

Several people who believed they were using cocaine have suffered opioid-related overdoses in Nubian Square, according to public health officials who attribute the disturbing trend to increasing levels of fentanyl in cocaine supplies.

Slush likely to freeze as temperatures drop; nearly 600 flights delayed or canceled at Logan

Parts of New Hampshire and Maine have gotten half a foot of snow or more, causing dozens of spinouts and crashes, according to authorities. Forecasters encouraged drivers to take their time getting home Thursday afternoon.

Partial roof collapse reported at vacant building in North End, fire officials say

“We can’t get close enough to determine how far down it goes,” said Boston Deputy Fire Chief James Greene at the scene. “It’s at least two to three floors of collapse in addition to the roof. We’ve evacuated the adjoining buildings just to be safe.”

Middlesex DA announces inquest into fatal Cambridge police shooting of college student

In a statement, Ryan said her office requested the inquest on January 11, and that it has now begun, but she said no further details would be provided until the inquest is complete.

Sports

Red Sox

Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo likes to talk, but he’s had enough of trying to explain last season

While Verdugo's numbers in 2022 were similar to the year before, .280/.328/.405 aided by a hot second half, the impact wasn’t the same.
BOYS' HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

After a shaky start, Weymouth found its character and identity in an unwavering run, winning 11 of its last 14 games: ‘There’s no quit’

The Wildcats (12-8-2) have gone 11-2-1 after opening the season 1-6-1, a frustrating stretch during which Weymouth lost three straight, including two in overtime, against Bay State Conference Herget Division foes.
college hockey

Jerry York is honored by Hobey Baker Foundation with its Legend of College Hockey award

York is the winningest college hockey coach in history and led Boston College to three national championships.
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Outfielder Rob Refsnyder brings a veteran’s perspective into Red Sox camp
christopher l. gasper

A quarterback option for Patriots: Trade Mac Jones and bring back Jimmy Garoppolo
men's college hockey notebook

With Hockey East men’s tournament looming, BC and BU look to sharpen their games

Business

Nine licenses issued for mobile sports betting

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

US revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.7 percent rate

The government had previously estimated that the economy grew at a 2.9 percent annual rate last quarter.

Another state lawmaker is joining powerful MassBio trade group

Medicare won’t cover new Alzheimer’s drug until it gets full FDA approval
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Health & Biotech

From Alzheimer's to Lyme, 12 conditions Mass. biotechs are working on
PERSPECTIVE

Why are we more likely to call men ‘geniuses’?
LOVE LETTERS

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COOKING

Use whatever pasta or noodles you have for these Asian-inspired recipes

metro

The Black History I Carry With Me is Love: Hank Willis Thomas

The Black History I Carry with Me is Love: Jonathan Allen and Derrick Young Jr.

Annie Dookhan was not the sole bad actor; she had a supporting cast

sports

Matt Patricia interviews for Broncos defensive coordinator job but they reportedly hire Vance Joseph

Noah Song, a Navy officer, is allowed to continue his pitching career. And the Red Sox’ decision to let him walk could backfire.

US women’s soccer team tops Brazil to capture fourth straight SheBelieves Cup

business

Boston Globe Media, moving into TV, will launch weekday news show with NESN

Stephen Wolfram sees peril, and promise, in ChatGPT

Readers share their thoughts on remote work

politics

‘It’s not a matter for giggles’: Georgia grand juror draws criticism for speaking extensively about Trump investigation proceedings

Biden nominates former Mastercard CEO to lead World Bank

They defeated election deniers, but these secretaries of state still fear ‘losing our democracy’

Nation

Prosecutors make case for pre-meditated attack on gay club

Fox News documents stun some legal experts

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in shooting, can still work

World

Another Brexit deal is another gamble for another prime minister

Yellen affirms push for stronger Russia sanctions at G-20

Death toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000

opinion

How to help Ukraine to stand its ground

Mass. doing more to help students make the most of community college

Nikki Haley comes out swinging at older people

lifestyle

Did I make the same mistake all over again?

A hard truth for a lost tooth: Payouts from tooth fairy on the rise

With The Aurora Journal, one Brookline student wants to expand opportunities for emerging writers

food & dining

Allston gets a new restaurant-gallery; Boston’s top female chefs unite for Women’s History Month

Three years and a pandemic later, these restaurants have reimagined themselves

Come to the Italian table. Gluten-free? No problem.

travel

Skiing Snowbasin, the best ski area you’ve never heard of

Lyft charged me $80 for damage to a car. But it wasn’t me!

I’d heard Pittsfield was experiencing a rebirth. So I went and saw for myself.

Arts

Have camera, will fish

Galleries: A map based on touch and care

At the ICA, childhood lost in transition

Books

Climate change is upon us. Jake Bittle’s ‘The Great Displacement’ is an unsettling look at the personal and financial costs of ever-growing threats.

NSFW: Chaucer’s bawdy Wife of Bath gets a modern makeover in Zadie Smith’s ‘Wife of Willesden’

Paul Tremblay, author of novel turned into ‘Knock at the Cabin’ film, finds human connection in horror

Movies

‘Cocaine Bear’: Some things, like gory mayhem, go better with coke

The Brattle Theatre introduces state-of-the-art sound system

Telling an Irish story in the Irish language

Television

In ‘Shrinking,’ Harrison Ford is acting his age, and it’s a revelation

Apple TV+ hot streak ends with half-baked ‘Liaison’

Boston Globe Media, moving into TV, will launch weekday news show with NESN

music

Meet Dreamers’ Circus, Hayao Miyazaki’s favorite Nordic folk trio

Freedom isn’t just another word to Margo Price; it defines how she’s making music now

As winter lingers, Keith Lockhart looks ahead to the Boston Pops’ spring season

Theater/Dance

Ingenuity meets virtuosity in Manual Cinema’s ‘Frankenstein’

In a London pub, ‘The Wife of Willesden’ isn’t holding back

ART to present musical adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby’ in 2024

globe local

A pajama donation drive, St. Puptrick’s Day, and baby chefs

Guitar trio goes Bach from electric to classical

Drive to compete pushed soccer star Julie Hubbard to overcome her injuries

Obituaries

Ahmed Qureia, top Palestinian negotiator with Israel, dies

Rick Newman, founder of Catch a Rising Star comedy club, dies at 81

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89