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Milton vote next month will be a crucial test for state’s ambitious new housing law
Milton's zoning referendum next month will be the greatest test yet for the state's MBTA Communities law, which compels cities and towns with access to public transit to draw new zones that allow for more multifamily housing.

After years of delays, Amtrak moves toward faster trains in the Northeast
The faster, more spacious trains are to replace those in the Acela fleet.

Sometimes even the dead need a lawyer

The co-counsel representing families in the Harvard morgue thefts case has lots of experience in this troubling area of the law.

Shining a glaring light on surgery: technology that records every move aims to improve safety
Faulkner Hospital is trying out a system called the OR Black Box, which collects data to pinpoint missteps during operations.

John Kerry, presidential envoy for climate, to depart Biden administration this winter

Kerry has served for three years as the special presidential envoy for climate in the Biden administration.

Celtics 145, Rockets 113

Celtics light up Rockets in Ime Udoka’s return to TD Garden
Boston bounced back from getting throttled by the Bucks two nights earlier.

Gary Washburn: Ime Udoka ready to leave his Celtics’ past behind and see if Boston can finish what he started

BRUINS 4, BLUES 3

Charlie McAvoy’s second goal ends Bruins road trip on a high note, with an OT win over the Blues
The Bruins played past regulation time in all four games of their 1-0-2-1 trip and garnered five of eight points to remain atop the Eastern Conference.

Michigan man charged for allegedly planning to bomb Satanic Temple in Salem, police say

Luke Isaac Terpstra, 30, was arrested by police in Grant, Michigan, on Jan. 2 on a charge of possession of bombs with unlawful intent, Salem police said in a statement Saturday.

A defiant Netanyahu says no one can halt Israel’s war to crush Hamas, including the world court

In 100 days, the Israel-Hamas war has transformed the region. The fighting shows no signs of ending.

Police identify victim in Brockton restaurant shooting

Republican presidential candidate former UN ambassador Nikki Haley greeted an audience member after speaking at an event in Ankeny, Iowa, on Thursday.

Icy Iowa and New Hampshire might be warming to Haley. But can she steal support from Trump?

The wild weather in Iowa added another layer of difficulty as Nikki Haley sprinted to the finish.

How Trump might destroy the decades-old playbook on how to win the GOP Iowa caucuses

Heavy rains bring flooding to coastal and river areas in New England
Rivers are cresting, and high tides crashed over sea walls in coastal towns. Basements have flooded, roads have been closed, and power outages were reported.

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland

On Ocean Boulevard in Hampton, N.H., a man is overtaken by sea foam as it comes over the sea wall before high tide.

See photos of big waves and high coastal water from Saturday’s storm in New England

Forecast | Dave Epstein

A sunny start to Sunday then some rain and snow showers

An MLK Day ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington in 2011.

IDEAS | CHIKA O. OKAFOR

The arc of the moral universe doesn’t bend itself

In troubled times, one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s most powerful lines may seem passive or even naive. But it’s a call to action.

Tara Sullivan

It’s not easy following a coaching legend, so Jerod Mayo shouldn’t even try becoming the next Bill Belichick
Clearly, the job is hard enough. For Mayo, it’s made harder by doing it directly in his predecessor’s prodigious shadow.

Jerod Mayo

BEN VOLIN | ON FOOTBALL

Why would the Patriots hire Jerod Mayo? A lot of questions follow Robert Kraft’s decision.

Mayo was a terrific player, and may end up being a great coach, but his résumé is light with only five years of coaching experience.

See complete coverage of Belichick's departure

Meet the Globe’s Fall 2023 All-Scholastics
The Globe salutes the region's best high school athletes and coaches in seven fall sports. Click on each sport to read about the honorees. Find the All-Scholastics section in print on Sunday, Jan. 14.

Harrison Ford was overlooked by Emmy voters for his supporting turn in the comedy series "Shrinking."

MATTHEW GILBERT

Amid some deserving Emmy nominees, snubs, surprises, and head scratchers

There were surprises and snubs aplenty when nominations were announced Wednesday.

The Bears are sticking with coach Matt Eberflus, but will they do the same with quarterback Justin Fields?

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

There are dark days ahead for the NFL teams that didn’t make the playoffs

Eight of the 18 teams have fired their head coach. Those that didn’t are making changes at coordinator and position coaches.

Chiefs roll on in playoffs as Dolphins’ offense goes into deep freeze

Boston's Amanda Pelkey celebrates her goal past Montreal goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens during overtime of their PWHL hockey game in Montreal on Saturday.

PWHL Boston 3, PWHL Montreal 2 (OT)

PWHL Boston nets historic first victory, thanks to Amanda Pelkey’s overtime goal in Montreal

Boston tied the game with a two-goal flurry in the second period and benefited from a video review during OT that wiped out a goal for the hosts.

Draymond Green hasn’t played since Dec. 12, when he swung and hit Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic, the latest in a series of violent on-court incidents for Green that prompted an indefinite suspension.

Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Latest suspension gave Draymond Green time to reflect, and he’s finally realized he has a problem

The Warriors forward hasn’t played since Dec. 12, when he hit Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic, the latest in of a series of violent on-court incidents.

Opinion

Massachusetts and South Carolina are the only states where revenge porn is not criminalized.

Revenge porn ought to be a crime — finally — in Massachusetts

The House is on board. Now it’s up to the Senate to tackle the state’s embarrassing outlier status on the issue.

BETH WOLFENSBERGER SINGER

The American humility in the Kennedy condolence letters

In praise of adults who play

CAIR, a self-described champion of civil rights, lets the mask slip — again

Have faith, Mac Jones — we’ve been there

2024 election illo

The Stump: Audio dispatches from James Pindell on the campaign trail

Listen to the latest updates from Globe political reporter James Pindell as he outlines what to watch as presidential contenders enter the final sprint to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary.

More recent News

A Japanese domestic flight returns to airport with crack on a cockpit window; no injuries reported

An All Nippon Airways domestic flight turned back to Japan’s northern airport of Sapporo after a crack was found on the cockpit window, according to the airline and reports.

Day of service to honor MLK for eighth-graders across Massachusetts
Students served at three sites across Greater Boston Saturday, as new ambassadors of Project 351 — a nonprofit service organization. The day is hosted in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

14 events happening in and around Boston on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Fire from multiple oil tankers in Epping, N.H., under control, officials say
Three tankers and a tractor-trailer were on fire Saturday evening at 76 Depot Road, officials said.

Globe Santa soars to the top, and beyond with record-breaking year
Globe Santa had a record-breaking tally this year of $1,767,228.42 in donations from 7,944 donors.

High school basketball

From basketball fans to coaches, scouts and future stars, the Hoophall Classic in Springfield continues to be a huge draw
Along with a star-studded field of future college and pro stars, the Hoophall Classic in Springfield brings together a unique smattering of the basketball ecosystem.

LOVE LETTERS

How do I tell my husband the marriage is over?
"I ... think we both would be better off with other partners.”

Recommended reads

A first-grader read a book last spring in a classroom in Winchester, a wealthy Boston suburb where almost one in three students in grades 3 to 8 did not meet the state’s bar for proficiency in reading.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

In Massachusetts’ richest towns, many top-ranked schools cling to outdated methods of teaching reading

More than a third of children in the state's 50 wealthiest communities failed to meet expectations on last spring’s English Language Arts MCAS exam, according to a Globe analysis of test results for grades 3-8.

dan shaughnessy

Reading between the lines at Bill Belichick’s Patriots farewell, and other thoughts
There was nothing “mutual” about his parting with the Patriots, and the intrigue may be just beginning.

This Senate candidate could help determine control of Congress. Harvard taught him how to navigate institutions of power.
Arizona Representative Ruben Gallego went to Harvard to "change the trajectory" of his working-class family. Twenty years later, he reflected on how his years in Cambridge helped put him on the path to the halls of Congress.

It seems like hardly anyone still cares about COVID. Does it matter?
Doctors differ on the question, with some saying long COVID remains a significant risk, while others say that concern is overblown.

Culture & Lifestyle

Company One Theatre cofounders Shawn LaCount and Summer L. Williams at their office at the Boston Center for the Arts. The theater company is about to embark on its 25th season.

As Company One launches its 25th season, its reputation for innovation is reaping rewards

Bebe Wood attended a "Mean Girls" photocall at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on December 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. She stars as Gretchen Wieners in the new movie musical adaptation.

Bebe Wood on making Mass. her ‘home base’ and updating ‘Mean Girls’ for Gen Z

In this April 10, 1985 file photo, Madonna performs in Seattle as she opened her first national tour.

Madonna taught me the word ‘virgin.’ And then some.

Do you have a favorite cat-centric book, movie, or artwork? Share it in the comments.

The cat’s out of the bag . . . and onto the page, screen, and canvas

Special Projects

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

stuart landing page illustration

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Photo Illustration

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Fog enveloped the Harvard Bridge as pedestrians walked along Massachusetts Ave. over the Charles River on Dec. 26, 2023.

Harvey Silverglate

To restore trust, Harvard Corporation must make these changes

The presidential seal is affixed to a podium prior to President Biden's speech at the White House congressional picnic on the South Lawn on July 12, 2022.

We’re poised to enter a whole new phase in the race for president

Nikki Haley chatted with a supporter during a campaign event at the Olympic Theater in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Jan. 11.

Is Nikki Haley up to it, or will she ‘get smoked’?

A ship transited the Suez Canal toward the Red Sea on Jan. 10, in Ismailia, Egypt. In the wake of Israel's war on Hamas after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Houthi rebels in Yemen pledged disruption to all ships destined for Israel through the Red Sea's Suez Canal.

Tara D. Sonenshine

US and allied strikes on Houthi targets were necessary

A former 7-Eleven now sits empty on Washington Street.

IDEAS | THE EDITORS

Help us reimagine downtown Boston

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Michigan man charged for allegedly planning to bomb Satanic Temple in Salem, police say

Luke Isaac Terpstra, 30, was arrested by police in Grant, Michigan, on Jan. 2 on a charge of possession of bombs with unlawful intent, Salem police said in a statement Saturday.

Heavy rains bring flooding to coastal and river areas in New England

Rivers are cresting, and high tides crashed over sea walls in coastal towns. Basements have flooded, roads have been closed, and power outages were reported.

See photos of big waves and high coastal water from Saturday’s storm in New England

Ocean water was high in many places along the New England coast on Saturday because of a storm that brought strong winds and rain.

Day of service to honor MLK for eighth-graders across Massachusetts

Students served at three sites across Greater Boston Saturday, as new ambassadors of Project 351 — a nonprofit service organization. The day is hosted in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.

Sports

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka did not relish talking about his departure from Boston, but he did seem to enjoy interacting with some people, like Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, upon his return to TD Garden on Saturday.

Gary Washburn | ON BASKETBALL

Ime Udoka ready to leave his Celtics’ past behind and see if Boston can finish what he started

The Rockets' first-year coach regretted the way he left Boston, including losing the last three games of the 2022 NBA Finals.

Cameron Boozer, one of the top high school prospects in the country, scored 26 points in front of a packed house Saturday afternoon at Blake Arena.

High school basketball

From basketball fans to coaches, scouts and future stars, the Hoophall Classic in Springfield continues to be a huge draw

Along with a star-studded field of future college and pro stars, the Hoophall Classic in Springfield brings together a unique smattering of the basketball ecosystem.

Rashee Rice got things going for the Chiefs with his first-quarter touchdown catch.

chiefs 26, dolphins 7

Chiefs roll on in playoffs as Dolphins’ offense goes into deep freeze

Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, and his helmet shattered when he took a hit in the second half in the fourth-coldest game in NFL history.

BRUINS 4, BLUES 3

Charlie McAvoy’s second goal ends Bruins road trip on a high note, with an OT win over the Blues

Celtics 145, Rockets 113

Celtics light up Rockets in Ime Udoka’s return to TD Garden

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

There are dark days ahead for the NFL teams that didn’t make the playoffs

Business

Milton vote next month will be a crucial test for state’s ambitious new housing law

Milton's zoning referendum next month will be the greatest test yet for the state's MBTA Communities law, which compels cities and towns with access to public transit to draw new zones that allow for more multifamily housing.

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea

The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that they have determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk.

For-profit biomedical institute, backed by billionaires, launches in Cambridge to speed drug discovery

School sues to stop housing development at Shawmut Red Line station in Dorchester

magazine

‘God, I wish I hadn’t seen that’: On the trail of Bigfoot in the Berkshires

This week's daters: Grace and David

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I got a little lost . . . and was almost late’

Bart Hanson lives with his family and North Reading and makes his living as a poker professional.

YouTube poker player Bart Hanson just can't stop winning

Boston is too expensive, everyone agrees. So what’s keeping you here?

metro

Large waves rolled in on Saturday morning at Peggotty Beach in Scituate.

A sunny start to Sunday then some rain and snow showers

Globe Santa soars to the top, and beyond with record-breaking year

Shining a glaring light on surgery: technology that records every move aims to improve safety

sports

Lincoln-Sudbury’s Tatum Friedholm (center) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime for a 3-2 victory for the No. 5 Warriors over No. 10 Methuen/Tewksbury.at Valley Sports in Concord.

Tatum Friedholm delivers overtime winner for No. 5 Lincoln-Sudbury girls’ hockey in intense battle vs. No. 10 Methuen/Tewksbury

Chiefs-Dolphins fourth-coldest game at kickoff in NFL history

Ashland wrestler Nora Quitt a Bay State singular sensation at Eastern States Classic

business

A section of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that is missing panel on a Boeing 737-9 MAX in Portland, Ore.

US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker

Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates his new plan

Biden administration to fine oil and gas companies for excess methane

politics

Attendees pray during a Commit to Caucus event held by former President Donald Trump's campaign in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 2, 2023.

How Trump might destroy the decades-old playbook on how to win the GOP Iowa caucuses

After years of delays, Amtrak moves toward faster trains in the Northeast

John Kerry, presidential envoy for climate, to depart Biden administration this winter

Nation

Razor wire on the banks of the Rio Grande river at Shelby Park on Jan. 12, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

US says Texas blocked border agents from entering park to try to save 3 migrants who drowned

A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the US heartland

Icy Iowa and New Hampshire might be warming to Haley. But can she steal support from Trump?

World

Denmark to proclaim a new king as Queen Margrethe signs historic abdication

Volcano erupts in southwestern Iceland, sends lava flowing toward nearby settlement

Top Western envoys review Ukraine peace formula to end Russia’s war as Zelenskyy plans Davos visit

opinion

The presidential seal is affixed to a podium prior to President Biden's speech at the White House congressional picnic on the South Lawn on July 12, 2022.

We’re poised to enter a whole new phase in the race for president

Have faith, Mac Jones — we’ve been there

Thanks for the memories, coach Belichick

lifestyle

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is welcomed with a kiss by his wife, Coretta, after leaving court in Montgomery, Ala., on March 22, 1956.

14 events happening in and around Boston on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

How do I tell my husband the marriage is over?

From embracing a mess to Somerville staycations, here’s how local parents want to kick off the new year

food & dining

In this April 21, 2021 file photo, a delivery man bikes with a food bag from Grubhub in New York.

AG’s office settles with Grubhub for $3.5 million over inflated delivery fees during pandemic

I finally got a seat at Sally’s Apizza, and here’s what I found

Revival Café + Kitchen plans a Watertown opening; Makaroni Pasteria launches at High Street Place

travel

Despite the weather (rain), this winter could be the perfect time to visit London.

Winter in London is cold and rainy, but it’s also a great time to visit. Here’s why.

What it’s like to rent a winter RV and head off with friends down the famed Powder Highway

These New England ski resorts are re-inventing the ski vacation

Arts

During her State of the City address, Mayor Michelle Wu (pictured, as a child) talked about the value of free museum trips in Chicago, where she grew up. She announced a free museum pilot for Boston in her speech.

Michelle Wu doubles down on the politics of ‘free,’ from the MBTA to museums

At 93, American artist Faith Ringgold is finally getting her due

Floating clowns and a unicorn: Art installations aim to draw more foot traffic to downtown Boston

Books

In ‘The Wisdom of Plagues,’ Donald G. McNeil Jr. has some ideas to share about preventing the next pandemic. You might not like them.

The disappointments of age take a dark turn in Katia Lief’s ‘Invisible Woman’

Author readings around Boston through Jan. 20

Movies

Bebe Wood attended a "Mean Girls" photocall at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on December 4, 2023, in Los Angeles. She stars as Gretchen Wieners in the new movie musical adaptation.

Bebe Wood on making Mass. her ‘home base’ and updating ‘Mean Girls’ for Gen Z

John Sayles talks about his ‘Lone Star’ state of mind

Norma Barzman, blacklisted screenwriter, dies at 103

Television

Ayo Edebiri in "The Bear." The Dorchester native is nominated for supporting actress, comedy series, for her work on the FX show, which is also nominated for outstanding comedy series.

Emmy Awards: How to stream all of the nominees for outstanding drama, comedy, and limited series

Expect ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ to go out on a wry note

How to watch this year’s Emmy Awards

music

Andris Nelsons conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall on Thursday.

‘Stride,’ ‘Rite,’ and a left-hand concerto make for a hot-blooded evening with the BSO

Madonna taught me the word ‘virgin.’ And then some.

Blacklisted on the West Bank, Basel Zayed has settled into his new musical home in Boston

Theater/Dance

Company One Theatre cofounders Shawn LaCount and Summer L. Williams at their office at the Boston Center for the Arts. The theater company is about to embark on its 25th season.

As Company One launches its 25th season, its reputation for innovation is reaping rewards

Music from the Sole’s ‘I Didn’t Come to Stay’ comes to party

A mix-and-match score of 70-plus songs makes ‘Moulin Rouge!’ pop

Health

Nurse Michele Kaine tends to Rodolfo Almeida of Providence at The Miriam Hospital's new Stephen and Diana Lewinstein Center for Innovative Cancer Research, a clinical area where patients will receive investigational cancer treatments.

Ryan T. Conaty for the Boston Globe

Top 6 health care stories to watch in Rhode Island in 2024

CVS to launch new pharmacy reimbursement model aimed at simplifying drug pricing

Many Americans ration insulin to save money. One nonprofit is trying to make the life-saving drug more affordable.

Obituaries

Edward Jay Epstein, at his home in Manhattan circa 2010.

Edward Jay Epstein, investigative journalist and skeptic, dies at 88

Alexis Smith, artist with eclectic eye on American culture, dies at 74

Lynn Yamada Davis, whose cooking TikToks delighted millions, dies at 67