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‘I don’t know how they came up with this’: Scientists question California’s new COVID-19 guidance

Experts say rapid testing is the best way to know if you need to stay away from others.

What should you do if you develop COVID? Take our quiz.

Norfolk DA complained to federal prosecutors about review of Karen Read murder case, unsealed letters say

The Norfolk district attorney complained in May to the Justice Department about the “highly unusual and possibly abusive” move by federal prosecutors to conduct a review of the state murder case pending against Karen Read.

Junk-removal man charged with stealing scores of paintings from home of 92-year-old Newton collector

A man tasked with cleaning out Sheila Robbins's basement now stands accused of stealing more than 100 paintings from her and using a forged signature on a false receipt to sell the paintings to a collectibles shop in downtown Boston.

‘I don’t do what he tells me to do’: Nikki Haley vows to stay in race after Trump speculates she’ll drop out after N.H.

Tuesday will be a flurry of activity as candidates, volunteers, and surrogates barnstorm across the state to make last-ditch appeals to undecided voters and encourage those at home to get out and vote.

Haley wins Dixville Notch’s primary, taking all 6 votes In N.H., a decision: To vote, or not to vote?

The New Hampshire primary is a ‘circus’ but no one is having any fun
Nikki Haley's New Hampshire campaign’s closing days have felt decidedly strange, feeding a creeping sense that perhaps nothing here really mattered in the face of Donald Trump’s dominance.

Watch: What trends are we watching in N.H.?

‘Canary in the coal mine’: Destruction of beloved fishing shacks in Maine raises alarm about climate change

Classes canceled Tuesday in Newton as families prep for more school closures amid teacher strike

N.H. entrepreneur Dean Kamen among those who flew with Jeffrey Epstein

Peppermint Stick Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

WHAT SHE'S HAVING | KARA BASKIN

In praise of The Cheesecake Factory, and the simple pleasure of chains

Last week, a group of high school friends took me out for my birthday. They asked where I wanted to go, probably assuming I’d choose some swanky restaurant or cutting-edge cocktail bar they’d never heard of. But my answer was simple.

A fish taco is ready for its closeup at La Victoria Taqueria in Belmont in 2021. Thursday is National Fish Taco Day.

In honor of National Fish Taco Day, we ate a bunch of them. Here are some of our favorites.

There's plenty to celebrate on Jan. 25, the day set aside to honor the humble fish taco, which, let's face it, has a lot going for it: Crunch, creaminess, salt, acidity. Even sweetness, if mango makes an appearance. What's not to love?

Cooking: Two pasta dishes direct from cooks in Italy

Forecast | Dave Epstein

About 1 to 2 inches of snow expected in the Boston area Tuesday night
As this warm air rides northward over the cold air, it will produce a little period of wintry weather overnight Tuesday.

New snowfall maps: How much will New England see? Warmer, spring-like temps will eventually take over this week

Oscar statuettes appeared backstage at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2017. Nominations for the 2024 Oscars were announced on Tuesday.

96th Academy Awards

See the full list of 2024 Oscar nominees

From "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to "The Holdovers" and "Poor Things," check out which films earned Oscar nominations.

How to watch the films nominated for best picture And the nominees for best ‘Women in Film’ Barbies are . . .

Bill Belichick has had two interviews with the Falcons, but he can do better.

christopher l. gasper

Why Bill Belichick should wait a year before seeking another coaching job

Among other things, there could be better openings next year — possibly with the Cowboys, Eagles, and Bills.

Jerod Mayo offers update on Patriots’ coaching search, Bill Belichick’s sons

Andi Balser walks with Gwendolyn, a registered therapy cat who loves woodland adventures.

What it’s like to walk a cat. (And what motivates the patient people on the other end of the leash.)

Today, we’re on the catwalk. It takes patience. There is no tugging and no predictability. And it's not an adventure suitable for every cat. Or every cat owner, for that matter.

If Minnesota can redesign a problematic state seal in 3 months, why can’t Massachusetts?

Mass. has spent more than two years on a similar state seal redesign process. You won’t believe what we got out of it.

The East Bay Community Development Corporation is proposing the construction of a 40-unit affordable housing development project in Warren, R.I.

In Warren, R.I., officials tried downsizing an affordable housing project. Now the town might have to backpedal.

On Monday, the planning board agreed to reconsider the conditions it imposed on a proposed 40-unit affordable housing development on Child Street during a special meeting on Feb. 12.

Ally Rzesa/Globe Staff.

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Find your people

Beyond their time spent together at a summer camp, Ray and Maria's story is a heartwarming and surprising portrait about how two people can change each other's lives for a very long time. Listen to Love Letters wherever you get your podcasts.

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Opinion

Migrants were taken into custody by officials at the US-Mexico border, Jan. 3, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

MARCELA GARCÍA

What has Biden gotten right and wrong on immigration?

Taking stock of Biden and the Democrats’ record on immigration policy ahead of the pivotal New Hampshire primary.

Something’s fishy about the new conservative attack on federal regulators

For Biden in New Hampshire, it’s complicated

When it comes to Trump and Biden, Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips test the politics of cognitive decline

A planned city in Massachusetts? Well, why not?

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 New Hampshire primary.

Globe Audio · Jan. 23, 2024 - It's New Hampshire primary day

More recent News

Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas, police say

A man suspected of shooting and killing eight people in suburban Chicago is believed to have fatally shot himself after a confrontation with Texas law enforcement officials, police said late Monday.

At Harvard, ‘Israel did 9/11’ scrawled over poster of baby kidnapped by Hamas
The new semester began at Harvard University, but the school is still facing the same roiling troubles about antisemitism and speech.

WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix in major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion
The deal is for 10 years, with Netflix having an option to extend the deal for an additional 10 years.

Healey gives members of her Cabinet $15,000 raises amid spending cuts

Governor Maura Healey’s Cabinet secretaries received 4 percent pay raises in December, pushing the pay of her budget chief and others to nearly $189,000 a year. They’ll receive another 4 percent boost on Feb. 2.

A first of its kind, R.I. launches SNAP program that provides extra benefits for fruits, vegetables
The pilot program is available at all Stop & Shop and Walmart stores across Rhode Island.

21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the soldiers but vowed to press ahead with the offensive until “absolute victory” over Hamas. But Israelis are increasingly divided on whether such a victory is possible.

Recommended reads

Andrew Cleary, partner at Baystate Financial, spoke with Abigale Shields, director of financial planning, while in their Seaport office.

Return-to-office pushes can cause a ‘riot.’ These Boston-area companies are trying anyway.

A growing number of managers want workers in the office more often, citing the connections, collaborations, and innovations that in-person work can bring.

AS I SEE IT

A New England spring ahead (perhaps)
These are the dog days of winter. But better days are coming.

These are the most popular baby names in Boston in 2023
What were the most popular names given to babies born in Boston during the past calendar year? Here's a list.

shirley leung

‘Not a fight I want to have’: Affordable housing battle in Dorchester is far from the not-in-my-backyard story
The clash, over 72 units of much-needed affordable housing, adds a new wrinkle on the not-in-my-backyard story.

Culture & Lifestyle

Max Streicher’s “Endgame (Nagg & Nell)” is part of the WINTERACTIVE public art installation in downtown Boston.

An art critic’s thoughts about the Downtown Business Improvement District’s improvements

Here — we fixed it for you, Mattel.

Hey, Mattel: Give us Screenwriter Barbie, Teamster Barbie, and Film Editor Barbie

Kristen Stewart attends the premiere of "Love Lies Bleeding" at the Eccles Theatre during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 20, in Park City, Utah.

Sundance buzz: Kristen Stewart, ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ and Sasquatch sex heat up Park City

A scene from Ashwini Ramaswamy's “Let the Crows Come," which was presented by Celebrity Series at New England Conservatory’s Plimpton Shattuck Black Box this weekend.

Ashwini Ramaswamy gives the crows ample reason to come

Special Projects

Ashfield, MA 06/13//2023, At Sanderson Academy, books in a fourth-grade classroom.

Suzanne Kreiter\Globe staff

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

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

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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, 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

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley posed for a photo with two girls at the Beach Plum in Epping, N.H., on Jan. 21.

Ariel Schuyler Ehrlich

I’m a teen, and here’s why I’m with Nikki Haley

Students in the universal pre-K classroom looked at their teacher as they talked about making a snowman at the Nurtury center in Roxbury on Feb. 7, 2023.

Massachusetts has the nation’s highest child-care costs. If you can find a spot, that is.

Kathryn Baecht, Miriam Jayaratna, and Elly Lonon

I wanted an abortion, but all I got was this lousy maternity shirt

Donald Trump appeared at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Fanatics or just fans? Inside a New Hampshire Trump rally.

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley appears during a campaign event in Hollis, N.H., last week.

If you can, pick a GOP ballot in New Hampshire — and use it to stop Donald Trump

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

R.I. Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against Governor McKee

The state Republican Party accused the Democratic governor of accepting a free lunch with a lobbyist, but the commission found no “knowing and willful” violation because McKee was told his campaign would pay the bill.

‘I don’t do what he tells me to do’: Nikki Haley vows to stay in race after Trump speculates she’ll drop out after N.H.

Tuesday will be a flurry of activity as candidates, volunteers, and surrogates barnstorm across the state to make last-ditch appeals to undecided voters and encourage those at home to get out and vote.

On N.H. Primary Day, a decision: To vote, or not to vote?

This cycle has been marked by President Joe Biden’s absence in New Hampshire, a state he hasn’t campaigned in after he pushed to put South Carolina ahead in the presidential primary calendar.

Primary day: what trends are we watching in New Hampshire?

WATCH: Washington bureau chief Jackie Kucinich is in Manchester to explain what she's seeing and how the results will impact the rest of the country.

Sports

Wrestler Carmelo Hayes raised his arms after defeating Akira Tozawa during the WWE Monday Night RAW event in March in Boston in 2023.

WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix in major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

The deal is for 10 years, with Netflix having an option to extend the deal for an additional 10 years.

Jerod Mayo (right) has been very open about his willingness to keep Steve Belichick (left) on staff in New England.

Jerod Mayo offers update on Patriots’ coaching search, Bill Belichick’s sons

Mayo has a lot on his plate with regards to filling out his coaching staff.

Bill Belichick has had two interviews with the Falcons, but he can do better.

christopher l. gasper

Why Bill Belichick should wait a year before seeking another coaching job

Among other things, there could be better openings next year — possibly with the Cowboys, Eagles, and Bills.

Historic night in NBA as Joel Embiid scores 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns has 62 for franchise records

CELTICS 119, MAVERICKS 110

Superb second quarter powers Celtics to Texas two-step, comfortable victory against the Mavericks in Dallas

H.S. BOYS HOCKEY: WINTHROP 5, ESSEX TECH 2

Winthrop boys’ hockey converts odd-man rushes into victory over Essex Tech

Business

A first of its kind, R.I. launches SNAP program that provides extra benefits for fruits, vegetables

The pilot program is available at all Stop & Shop and Walmart stores across Rhode Island.

WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix in major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

The deal is for 10 years, with Netflix having an option to extend the deal for an additional 10 years.

In Warren, R.I., officials tried downsizing an affordable housing project. Now the town might have to backpedal.

Dana-Farber expands studies to be retracted to 6, plus 31 to be corrected over mishandled data

magazine

If Minnesota can redesign a problematic state seal in 3 months, why can’t Massachusetts?

The writer's son, Hillel Sharlin Todres, in August 2014.

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

The Boston Run Show is at Hynes Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Jan. 22-28

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

metro

Evan Ng, a senior at Newton South High School, spoke to striking members of the Newton Teachers Association and their supporters in front of Newton City Hall on Monday.

Classes canceled Tuesday in Newton as families prep for more school closures amid teacher strike

A guide to East Providence: Because what else can you do?

About 1 to 2 inches of snow expected in the Boston area Tuesday night

sports

Jake DeBrusk finished from a knee for his 12th goal of the season, a shorthanded tally in the third period that gave the Bruins a two-goal lead.

Bruins enjoy some sweet revenge by grounding the Jets to extend winning streak to five

Grant Williams still has gift of gab, happily adjusting to new role with Mavericks after trade from Celtics

One of the Bruins’ biggest strengths up front? Morgan Geekie.

business

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley arrives at a campaign event at the VFW Post in Franklin, NH on Monday. At least one local reporter said he was temporarily kicked out of the event after a mixup with campaign officials.

Journalists on the ground in New Hampshire report some challenges getting into the room with Trump, Haley

Many young adults exiting foster care face homelessness in Mass.

CVS struggles to keep stores clean and shelves stocked

politics

Dixville Notch Town Moderator Tom Tillotson places a ballot in the ballot box for the New Hampshire Primary. All six registered voters of Dixville Notch, an unincorporated community in the northern part of the Granite State, vote at midnight on Jan. 23, when polls open. It's a tradition that began with the 1960 election.

‘I don’t do what he tells me to do’: Nikki Haley vows to stay in race after Trump speculates she’ll drop out after N.H.

On N.H. Primary Day, a decision: To vote, or not to vote?

Biden, Harris team up to campaign for abortion rights in Virginia

Nation

Experts say the most effective way to know if you are still contagious is to use a rapid COVID test.

‘I don’t know how they came up with this’: Scientists question California’s new COVID-19 guidance

Suspect in killing of 8 people in suburban Chicago has fatally shot himself in Texas, police say

Nikki Haley sweeps Dixville Notch’s primary, winning all 6 votes

World

Children stood outside tents at a makeshift tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah near the border with Egypt in the southern Gaza Strip on Jan. 23.

21 Israeli troops are killed in the deadliest attack on the military since the Gaza offensive began

Strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake rattles part of western China, injuring 6 people and collapsing 47 homes

Chinese state media say 20 people dead and 24 missing after landslide

opinion

Nikki Haley supporters cast shadows as they stood in front of an American flag while watching Haley campaign for the GOP presidential nomination at Exeter High School, Jan. 21.

When it comes to Trump and Biden, Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips test the politics of cognitive decline

Massachusetts has the nation’s highest child-care costs. If you can find a spot, that is.

As my dog grows old, so do I

lifestyle

Ally Rzesa/Globe Staff.

Find your people

What it’s like to walk a cat. (And what motivates the patient people on the other end of the leash.)

Your Love Letters anniversary gift

food & dining

Chicken Noodle Stew

Recipe: If you like chicken noodle soup, you’ll love its heartier sibling, chicken noodle stew

Eat ugly fruit

Recipe: Wake up winter taste buds with citrusy pearl couscous, sweet potatoes, and pomegranate

travel

A standard, 400-square-foot guest room at Raffles Boston.

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

A French heritage association is calling for the return of a 13th-century stained-glass window in the Worcester Art Museum's collection. Messengers from Ephesus before Emperor Theodosius II (Episode from the Legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus), 1200-1210, pot-metal glass and vitreous paint.

Worcester Art Museum accused of housing window stolen from France’s famed Rouen Cathedral

Brent Sikkema, influential New York gallerist, dies at 75

10 compelling art shows to wander through this winter

Books

Paul Lynch, author of the novel "Prophet Song."

Paul Lynch seeks the ‘quiet inner wisdom of the self’

Cooped up with a cold? Feverish with flu? Books to read when you have the seasonal sniffles

‘Searching for Steve’ follows Providence father as he copes with loss of adopted son

Movies

A still from Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” featuring Cillian Murphy in the title role.

How to watch the 2024 Oscar-nominated films for best picture

See the full list of 2024 Oscar nominees

Hey, Mattel: Give us Screenwriter Barbie, Teamster Barbie, and Film Editor Barbie

Television

Wrestler Carmelo Hayes raised his arms after defeating Akira Tozawa during the WWE Monday Night RAW event in March in Boston in 2023.

WWE’s ‘Raw’ is moving to Netflix in major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

This week’s TV: ‘Masters of the Air’ takes off, Nicole Kidman is one of the ‘Expats,’ and an ‘SNL’ movie is on the way

Jacob Elordi talks about filming ‘Saltburn,’ confirms ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Elvis is the best Elvis on ‘Saturday Night Live’

music

Donnie Wahlberg visited the Dorchester neighborhood where he grew up as part of an ad campaign for Clean Fuels Alliance America.

For Donnie Wahlberg, the ‘right stuff’ is, apparently, biodiesel

Man arrested near Taylor Swift’s NYC townhouse after reported break-in attempt

Mary Weiss, style-setting lead singer of the Shangri-Las, dies at 75

Theater/Dance

A scene from Ashwini Ramaswamy's “Let the Crows Come," which was presented by Celebrity Series at New England Conservatory’s Plimpton Shattuck Black Box this weekend.

Ashwini Ramaswamy gives the crows ample reason to come

In ‘Trouble in Mind,’ a Black actress is done compromising

10 standout shows for theater audiences this winter

Health

Dana-Farber cancer researchers moving to retract one paper, correct others in broad investigation of manipulated data

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

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

Obituaries

Robert W. Wilson and Dr. Penzias (right), in front of their microwave antenna at Bell Labs in Holmdel, N.J., in 1978, when they were awarded the Nobel Prize for physics.

Arno A. Penzias, 90, dies; Nobel physicist confirmed Big Bang theory

Dexter Scott King, younger son of Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97