Doubts persist on Olympic security

Despite assurances from President Vladimir Putin of Russia about the Sochi Olympics’s safety, concerns are being voiced by many, including US officials.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Boston’s Olympic aspirations

The closer we get to the Winter Games in Sochi, the loopier the idea of Boston hosting the 2024 Olympics seems.

Valerie Perry of Dorchester, whose 92-year-old father, Frederick Alston, lives with her, says she has already spent $1,140 on heat this winter.

Jessica Rinaldi for The Boston Globe

Thousands exhausting heating aid as temperatures plunge

About 50,000 Mass. heating oil customers have used up their fuel assistance for the year, and additional funding remains tied up in Washington.

Mass. lags behind other states in share of women leaders

In a survey of 18 states, Massachusetts ranked eighth for percentage of women directors, according to a data analysis.

Steve Wynn spoke before the state gambling commission at the Boston Convention Center.

Jessica Rinaldi For The Boston Globe

Wynn, Mohegan Sun joust for Boston casino license

Mohegan Sun delivered a polished argument Wednesday for its casino plan, while competitor Steve Wynn delivered, essentially, himself.

Alexis Wilkinson, the first African-American woman to lead the Harvard Lampoon, called the outpouring of support “very humbling.”

Leaders’ rise at Harvard Lampoon marks a serious milestone

It’s the first time two women have been elected as president and vice president of the famed college humor magazine.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s job will get easier if Patriots GM Bill Belichick secures better players, writes Christopher L. Gasper.

Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots need more talent

Cut yourself a break, Bill. Build a team that doesn’t force you to use every ounce of your considerable coaching acumen to make it a contender.

Tech Lab

The Doctor is in — your smartphone

Internet music was popular only with deskbound nerds a decade ago. But these days, hordes of us are tuning in.

Opinion

JOAN VENNOCHI

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2014/01/23/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/vennochi-1160.png The gaming commission’s blind spots

Stephen Crosby, the chairman of the state gambling commission, has had dealings that put the panel under a small cloud of bias allegations.

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Peter Welch (left) talks between rounds with boxer Matt Phinney in the new Discovery show “The Fighters.”

‘The Fighters’ comes out swinging

The Discovery Channel’s new South Boston-based reality show peels back the layers on the fighters, trainers, and promoters to turn the fight into a story.