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Maine’s Secretary of State appeals ruling that paused removal of Trump from GOP primary ballot

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Friday appealed a state judge’s ruling that paused her decision to remove former president Donald J. Trump from the state’s primary ballot.

Steward Health Care’s financial issues could spell catastrophe for the state

The fast-moving crisis has left regulators racing to prevent the massive layoffs and erosion of care that could come if hospital services were to suddenly cease.
Here’s what to do if you’re worried your health care practice might close

FORECAST | DAVE EPSTEIN
Storm to miss most of New England, but we won’t escape a bitterly cold weekend
Greater Boston may see under an inch of snow with some flurries on Friday.

Maps: How much snow to expect in your area See current temperatures, windchills across New England Windchill explainer: How cold is it outside?

Winter weather tips: When extreme cold strikes, be prepared

Newton schools close amid teacher strike

 Newton teachers union votes to strike

Hiker, 37, dies in White Mountains of N.H. amid high winds, frigid temperatures

Christopher Roma “was an experienced and well-known hiker who hiked extensively throughout New Hampshire’s White Mountains and beyond,” officials said in a statement.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Fidelity and Vanguard split over bitcoin for the masses
Federal regulators have made it easy to bet on crypto with exchange traded funds. Fidelity is all-in. Vanguard doesn’t want any part of it.

Mass General Hospital to request 94 additional beds at new construction

Man involved in fight at Gillette Stadium pleads not guilty; released on personal recognizance

Hot tub at N.H. resort possible source of Legionnaires’ disease reported last month
ANALYSIS

The incredible, shrinking New Hampshire primary

Are candidates criss-crossing the state in a flurry of last-minute activity? Oddly, no. This 2024 New Hampshire primary is quite literally small in every metric.
Ahead of the New Hampshire primary, the media spotlight has dimmed N.H. lawmakers push constitutional amendment to guard first-in-the-nation presidential primary 90 second recap: A wasted day is a good day for Trump

Concern about security at the southern US border is driving how many N.H. Republicans will vote

At political events, it’s a reliable applause line. And in conversations with voters, it often comes up unprompted. Polls show that for Republicans here, immigration is the biggest issue at play in the Jan. 23 primary.
See Friday's results from the Suffolk/Globe tracking poll of N.H. Republican primary voters
kara miller | the big idea

The country’s most influential banker says Democrats should respect Trump voters. Is he right?

Democrats still have the opportunity to connect with on-the-fence voters — voters who, in the past several months, appear to be edging closer to Trump.

dan shaughnessy
Getting Bill Parcells’s take on Bill Belichick’s next move, and other thoughts
In the wake of Belichick's departure from Foxborough, Parcells reflected on the grind of a long NFL head coaching career.

Falcons are still looking like a pretty good option for Bill Belichick Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien will leave for the same job at Ohio State Tracking Patriots coach interviews: Offensive, defensive, and special teams candidates
Winter arts guide

10 new TV shows to watch when you need to chill out this winter

Kate Winslet, Donald Glover, Nicole Kidman, and Kristen Wiig bring star power to new series debuting in the weeks ahead, including "The Regime," "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," "Expats," and "Palm Royale."
From Mitski to Mclusky, 10 can’t-miss pop concerts this winter More from the Globe Seasonal Arts Guide

Tom Brady teams up with Vince Vaughn, Wayne Gretzky for new Super Bowl ad

Fans will get to see Tom Brady at the Super Bowl this year — just not suited up on the field.
Gisele Bündchen gets ‘pushback’ from kids for parenting differently than Tom Brady

Environmental advocates take another run at a statewide plastic bag ban

For at least 15 years, state lawmakers from both parties have been trying to ban single-use plastic bags throughout Massachusetts, a frustrating process for legislators, environmentalists, and retailers. This legislative session, sponsors of a bill say they’re going to get it over the finish line.
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Boston’s most expensive hotel is now open. Is it worth the steep nightly rate?

Luxury chain Raffles offers a room with a view and a butler. We checked in and checked it out. Here's what it's like.
CONNECTIONS

Still grieving my son’s death, I find him near when I cook his favorite recipe

My grief seems to say, “Look at me, come stay and sit with the sadness and happiness in your memories.”
Opinion
IDEAS | SCOTT D. PETERSON

The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of 1887

Back when the modern concept of publicity began to take shape, one of the biggest celebrity stories was the relationship between an entertainer and an athlete.
Rachelle G. Cohen

Tufts prison initiative gives grads the gift of hope
EDITORIAL

Healey puts her housing bill front and center

Charles Chieppo and Jamie Gass

Admissions lotteries would harm vocational-technical schools
IDEAS | LINDA NELSON

I am a diabetic — not ‘a person with diabetes’
Listen

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

iRobot stock falls on report that EU regulators will block Amazon deal
The US Federal Trade Commission, which is still reviewing the billion-dollar acquisition, could follow Europe’s lead.

Harvard launches new efforts to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia
The formation of the taskforces announced by interim President Alan Garber follow months of turbulence at Harvard since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel.

Speaker Johnson relied on House Democrats to avoid a shutdown again, so his job is in jeopardy, right? Wrong.
The promise of chaos if he's removed is keeping his job safe. For now.

Wayfair CEO slashes 1,650 jobs after calling company ‘bloated’
The Boston company on Friday said it would cut 1,650 jobs, its third reduction in 18 months. The layoff includes about 500 people who live in Massachusetts.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey

Against the Avalanche, the Bruins proved their best can beat the best. Will it be enough come playoff time?

With 44 games in the books, the win further informed the team's decision makers what they have and what they might need leading up to the trade deadline.
Bruins 5, Avalanche 2: David Pastrnak hat trick helps silence Avalanche

PARENTING UNFILTERED
‘Joy of missing out,’ or JOMO, is all the rage. But we wouldn’t be so giddy if we could just manage our time in the first place.
Take control of your schedule in 9 simple steps.

Recommended reads

Commentary | Beth Teitell

Is it fair for Dunkin’ to charge more for vegan milk? A class action lawsuit by the lactose intolerant says no.

Plaintiffs allege that Dunkin' charges as much as $2.15 extra for almond or oat milk. But people need their oat milk lattes.

For Boston’s Mayor Wu, criticism from perhaps a surprising place: the left
Halfway through her first term, Wu is facing criticism from several advocates on the left of Boston’s political spectrum who say she hasn’t done enough to deliver reforms on an array of issues.

$90k in base pay, $200k in overtime: Hundreds of Mass. workers took home more in overtime than in salary in 2023
The bulk of high-overtime state employees work in just a few departments — State Police, MBTA, and most notably, the Department of Mental Health, which had 159 employees who made more in overtime than their base salary, according to the data.

‘You’re home’: For smaller colleges, antisemitism concerns create recruitment opportunities
A handful of smaller institutions are offering material incentives to prospective Jewish students, who may be looking for a safe place to pursue their college careers.

Culture & Lifestyle

An experimental biography focuses on Charles Darwin’s grandfather

Welcome to Winter Soup Club

New ‘micro wedding’ spot in Somerville’s Bow Market offers an alternative to City Hall

Jennifer Lopez releases cast list, new trailer for ‘This Is Me... Now’ album movie

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.

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.

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 doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

Haley calls out Trump’s ‘temper tantrums’ but will NH voters put him in time out?
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

America’s gerontocracy is a contrast with the rest of the world
JOAN VENNOCHI

‘Joe,’ as in Manchin, not Biden
Elaine O. Nsoesie

Pharmacy deserts in Black and Latino communities are harming residents

EDITORIAL

City Council should reverse course, accept $13 million federal counterterrorism grant
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Man involved in fight at Gillette Stadium pleads not guilty; released on personal recognizance

Dale Mooney, a married father of two from Newmarket, N.H., collapsed after the fight and later died.

Winter weather tips: When extreme cold strikes, be prepared

Here's some of the best advice to help protect your house, car and other prized possessions from the most severe weather.

Newton schools close amid teacher strike

Newton union negotiations have centered around pay for teachers and paraprofessionals, as well as several other issues, including coverage of classrooms when a teacher is absent.

How to dress to run outdoors in the cold

Shorts won’t cut it for outdoor running when the temperatures are freezing. Here's how to layer up and get those miles in when it's cold outside.

Sports

Man involved in fight at Gillette Stadium pleads not guilty; released on personal recognizance

Dale Mooney, a married father of two from Newmarket, N.H., collapsed after the fight and later died.

How to dress to run outdoors in the cold

Shorts won’t cut it for outdoor running when the temperatures are freezing. Here's how to layer up and get those miles in when it's cold outside.
Golf

Jack Burke Jr., Hall of Famer who was the oldest living Masters champion, dies at age 100

A native Texan and World War II veteran, Burke won the PGA Championship and Masters in 1956.
live tracker

Tracking Patriots coach interviews: Offensive, defensive, and special teams coordinator candidates
Video

Watch: Alex Speier shares three thoughts on what the Red Sox have done this offseason
NFL Playoffs

Previewing the NFL Divisional playoffs: Which teams will advance to the conference title games?

Business

Mass General Hospital to request 94 additional beds at new construction

MGH said that nearly every day for the past 16 months, its emergency room has been so full that all the hospital’s inpatient beds and monitored hallway stretchers are full.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Fidelity and Vanguard split over bitcoin for the masses

Federal regulators have made it easy to bet on crypto with exchange traded funds. Fidelity is all-in. Vanguard doesn’t want any part of it.

iRobot stock falls on report that EU regulators will block Amazon deal
kara miller | the big idea

The country’s most influential banker says Democrats should respect Trump voters. Is he right?
magazine
Globe Magazine

The body positivity movement told us to love ourselves. Then came Ozempic.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘Don’t let grief dominate’: 9 Alzheimer’s experts on supporting a loved one

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I think at our ages we’ve both “been there, done that”’
PERSPECTIVE

I’m a climate reporter trying to cut plastics out. But my kid wanted a Barbie Dreamhouse.

metro

Historic fishing shacks swept out to sea in Maine

Environmental advocates take another run at a statewide plastic bag ban

Maine’s Secretary of State appeals ruling that paused removal of Trump from GOP primary ballot

sports

Tom Brady teams up with Vince Vaughn, Wayne Gretzky for new Super Bowl ad

Against the Avalanche, the Bruins proved their best can beat the best. Will it be enough come playoff time?

Nuggets at Celtics: Can the defending NBA champs end Boston’s winning streak at TD Garden?

business

M&T Bank lease at Winthrop Center is a rare bright spot in Boston’s gloomy office market

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

Wayfair CEO slashes 1,650 jobs after calling company ‘bloated’

politics

The country’s most influential banker says Democrats should respect Trump voters. Is he right?

N.H. lawmakers push constitutional amendment to guard first-in-the-nation presidential primary

The incredible, shrinking New Hampshire primary

Nation

East and West coasts prepare for new rounds of snow and ice as deadly storms pound US

Boeing 747 cargo plane makes emergency landing shortly after takeoff at Miami airport

Uvalde families renew demands for police to face charges after a scathing Justice Department report

World

Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials over how to handle the war against Hamas in Gaza

NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades next week, involving around 90,000 personnel

A Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot inside Russia causes a massive blaze, officials say

opinion

City Council should reverse course, accept $13 million federal counterterrorism grant

America’s gerontocracy is a contrast with the rest of the world

Pharmacy deserts in Black and Latino communities are harming residents

lifestyle

‘Joy of missing out,’ or JOMO, is all the rage. But we wouldn’t be so giddy if we could just manage our time in the first place.

Gisele Bündchen gets ‘pushback’ from kids for parenting differently than Tom Brady

My ex sent me a card

food & dining

Hook + Line, an indie fish house in the Seaport, is just what the area needs

Is it fair for Dunkin’ to charge more for vegan milk? A class action lawsuit by the lactose intolerant says no.

Silky noodles spice up Central Square; Puttshack aims for a February debut in Natick

travel

Boston’s most expensive hotel is now open. Is it worth the steep nightly rate?

How to spend a romantic weekend in Portland, Maine

Michael Bobbitt and the beauty of ‘do nothing’ days

Arts

10 compelling art shows to wander through this winter

A homecoming for Roxbury’s trailblazing artist Lorraine O’Grady

Up close and presidential: The Griffin looks at official White House photographers and their history-documenting practice

Books

An experimental biography focuses on Charles Darwin’s grandfather

In Kaveh Akbar’s ‘Martyr!’ a poet seeks faith amid the senselessness of death, and life

Local bestsellers for the week ended Jan. 14

Movies

Ariana DeBose stars in ‘I.S.S.,’ a space odyssey set aboard the International Space Station

‘Freaky Tales,’ Kristen Stewart and Christopher Nolan help kick off Sundance Film Festival

‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Poor Things’ lead the race for Britain’s BAFTA film awards

Television

Mark Ruffalo to star in HBO crime drama ‘Task,’ set in the ‘same universe’ as ‘Mare of Easttown’

Tom Brady teams up with Vince Vaughn, Wayne Gretzky for new Super Bowl ad

10 new TV shows to watch when you need to chill out this winter

music

Biss not to miss: Inquisitive pianist turns focus to Schubert

Max Roach’s centennial brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to town to celebrate a legend

10 classical events to count on this season

Theater/Dance

10 standout shows for theater audiences this winter

‘Moulin Rouge!’ is nothing to shout about

It takes a ‘Stand Up’ guy to bring this theater audience to its feet

Health

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

Peter Schickele, composer and gleeful sire of P.D.Q. Bach, dies at 88

Lev Rubinstein, Russian poet and political figure, dies at 76

Shih Ming-teh, Taiwan activist who pushed for democracy, dies at 83