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Forecast | Dave Epstein

High wind warnings issued as bitter cold blasts New England. Strong gusts could cause power outages.

Our next storm threat comes late Thursday into Friday and could evolve into a potent nor'easter.

Preservationists fight to save historic General Glover House property in Swampscott
Located at 299 Salem St., the deteriorating two-story General Glover Farm House is consumed by overgrown bushes.

First test of Trump’s power to fire officials reaches Supreme Court

The filing amounts to a challenge to a foundational precedent that said Congress can limit the president’s power to fire leaders of independent agencies.
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS

Researchers warn New Hampshire’s economy could suffer from NIH funding cuts

A mandate for Boston’s suburbs: Make room for more apartments

The state required 177 cities and towns served by public transit to loosen their zoning rules so that more multifamily housing can be built. A number of them resisted.

Boston-based global health firm lays off half its staff, citing USAID funding freeze

Approximately 1,100 employees of JSI were laid off across the company’s US and international offices, a spokesperson said in an email to the Globe.

The plans by Massachusetts for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary are being questioned

Nearly all of the remaining major 250th anniversaries in Massachusetts will happen over the next 13 months, coinciding with the evacuation of British troops from Boston in March 1776.
New exhibit will open in Salem to honor critical standoff with British troops that led to the Revolution

The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., is a spectacular creation and fan experience. Could that happen in Boston for the Celtics?

Finding land for a potential Boston arena will be a challenge but TD Garden is becoming more antiquated with the advancement in stadium technology.
On Basketball: Players, league share blame in decline of the NBA All-Star Game

Cuts at the Associated Press leave New England with fewer of its traditional reporters

Once ubiquitous, the AP’s staff of traditional reporters in New England is much smaller, a consequence of the financial pressures that have beset journalism.
Kevin Paul Dupont

For Team USA and Canada, Saturday night was all right for fighting, but spirit was deciding factor in the end

The sides had three bouts in the first nine seconds of the 4 Nations Face-off game, framed by a festering dislike between the North American hockey elite.

Blood on the Streets

part 1
A Boston gang feud exploded into an epidemic of violence, until some of those responsible helped find a way to stop it
The story of Boston's Cape Verdean war has never been fully told or understood, in large part because the players involved haven’t talked much about it — until now.

part 2

Their brother’s death in the Cape Verdean gang war sparks another violent chapter. When would it end?

part 3

‘I don’t want to fight no more’: Members of the Outlaws take stock of the destruction — and seek atonement

Opinion
EDITORIAL

Boston deserves better than a return to an elected School Committee

A switch from an appointed to an elected School Committee has become an election-year issue for Boston.
L. Rafael Reif

Trump’s cuts threaten US lead in science and technology

Timothy Scalona

Families in emergency shelters need long-term solutions

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

We might be better off with fewer rules

Ann Kirschner and Jeffrey Selingo

How higher ed can reinvent itself

Black History Month

When travel was treacherous for Black people: The Green Book’s legacy in New England

Podcast: Uncovering Green Book locations in New England

Boston Globe’s Black History Month Film Festival celebrates five years — and ‘multitudes of Black experience’

Black History Month takes on a new meaning with Trump in office

More recent News

Venomous snake found in banana shipment to grocery store in southern New Hampshire

The store was not identified. The Ornate Cat-eyed Snake, a native to Ecuador, was taken to a reptile specialist.

Two ice climbers rescued after avalanche at Franconia State Park in New Hampshire

A man and a woman were at the base of the Black Dike route when the snow gave way Sunday morning, New Hampshire Fish and Game said.

Watchdog says Israel is advancing plans for nearly 1,000 more settler homes in West Bank

Peace Now says the development of 974 new housing units would allow the population of the Efrat settlement to expand by 40 percent and further block the development of the nearby Palestinian city of Bethlehem.

Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming days to seek an end to the fighting in Ukraine.

North Attleboro mall temporarily closed due to water leak likely caused by heavy snow, rain

A safety walk through is due to be conducted on Monday to determine if the Emerald Square Mall can reopen.

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox defends diversity amid Trump crackdown
Michael Cox said that diversity is “tremendously important” and argued that a diverse officer corps helps the department build trust among Boston’s many ethnic communities.

Recommended reads

‘You can’t put the New England Patriots into a blind trust’: Josh Kraft’s mayoral bid raises concerns about conflicts

Should Kraft win the city’s highest office, his ties to his family and its businesses will be hard to ignore.

Dave Epstein
As a meteorologist, I couldn’t do my job without maps and names of places. One stands out.
From Vespucci to "Gulf of America": The politics of naming places is all words.

Endless phone calls, emails, and political pressure: How intense public reaction shaped Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation battle
While many of President Trump's Cabinet picks sparked strong public reactions, the singular appeal — and alarm — generated by Kennedy deluged the Senate with outside pressure.

Is a college degree really worth it? Inside the heated debate about the value of higher education.
The answer is usually yes — but not always, according to a new return-on-investment tool that’s gaining traction among education researchers and public policy makers.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘The White Lotus’ returns with an impeccable cast, to diminishing returns

Free things to do Presidents’ Day week: Winterfest, ice skating, and more

FINNEAS spreads his wings on a solo tour

Has John Wilson’s time arrived? He’s been here all along.

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | Drew Nellins Smith

J.D. Salinger’s pirates: An irresistible literary mystery, and the story of an obsession

IDEAS | MIKE MARIANI

The mistake Democrats keep making about character

RENÉE GRAHAM

Like dictators before him, Trump attacks the arts

EDITORIAL

Should juvenile courts be open to the public?

Alex Beam

Introducing the Department of Mass Distraction

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

INNOVATOR Q&A

After inspiration from TikTok, this R.I. artist became a rug maker by design

With her tuft-your-own rug business in Pawtucket, Savaree Hazard-Chaney wants to inspire the community to come together to create their own work.

As winters warm, New England ski resorts become snow factories

Man-made crystals have become the very lifeblood of New England’s multibillion-dollar ski industry.
AS I SEE IT

In the shadows of hope, fear shatters their American dreams

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

High wind warnings issued as bitter cold blasts New England. Strong gusts could cause power outages.

Our next storm threat comes late Thursday into Friday and could evolve into a potent nor'easter.

Sports

As winters warm, New England ski resorts become snow factories

Man-made crystals have become the very lifeblood of New England’s multibillion-dollar ski industry.
NBA

The Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., is a spectacular creation and fan experience. Could that happen in Boston for the Celtics?

Finding land for a potential Boston arena will be a challenge but TD Garden is becoming more antiquated with the advancement in stadium technology.
RED SOX

Alex Bregman believes in himself, and the contract he signed with Red Sox proves it

“I think I just believe in my abilities,” he said.
NASCAR

William Byron avoids late wrecks to win second straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports

NBA ALL-STAR GAME NOTEBOOK

Celtics' duo Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown are two OGs winning the NBA All-Star Game

NBA ALL-STAR GAME NOTEBOOK

Shaq’s OGs win All-Star Game tournament behind Jayson Tatum and Stephen Curry

Business

Amid rising energy bills, senators ask Mass. regulators to revisit natural gas rates

A group of 22 state senators sent a letter to the Department of Public Utilities, urging regulators to revisit already-approved rates after constituents reported sticker shock with their recent utility bills.

As winters warm, New England ski resorts become snow factories

Man-made crystals have become the very lifeblood of New England’s multibillion-dollar ski industry.

Researchers warn New Hampshire’s economy could suffer from NIH funding cuts

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

magazine
PERSPECTIVE

In the battle of me vs. the water heater, I barely escaped

LOVE LETTERS

‘I’m hanging on for dear life.’ The parenting style pushing parents to the brink.

Miss Conduct Classics

Advice needed: My friend says if his dog isn’t welcome, he’s not coming

Cooking

Spiced butter popcorn and other blockbuster snack recipes for movie night

metro

Two ice climbers rescued after avalanche at Franconia State Park in New Hampshire

World esports ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ video game championship comes to Boston

State Police data shows vehicle crashes sharply increased over holiday weekend amid freezing rain and sleet

sports

Tiger Woods expects golf to 'heal quickly' when PGA Tour gets deal with Saudis

Players, league share blame in decline of the NBA All-Star Game

Ludvig Aberg rallies down the stretch at Torrey Pines to win the Genesis Invitational

business

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS

Boston-based global health firm lays off half its staff, citing USAID funding freeze

Cuts at the Associated Press leave New England with fewer of its traditional reporters

politics

In moving to stop Adams case, career lawyer sought to stave off deeper crisis

‘Waste, fraud and abuse’ is a political fight older than the nation. Here’s what to know.

Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS

Nation

‘Life-threatening cold’ expected as polar vortex stretches across US after deadly weekend flooding

Wisconsin governor floats plan to close 19th-century prison and overhaul corrections system

Latest blast of winter weather cuts deadly path through Kentucky, other states

World

European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine

Top Russian officials will hold talks with US in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

In Haiti, Trump’s assault on foreign aid is ‘a gift to the gangs’

opinion

Golden opportunity for Mass. to reenvision graduation standard

Kudos to a columnist who calls it like it is

Bring back Bibliophiles — it was like a book club every Sunday

lifestyle

Photos: See Conan O’Brien, Ayo Edebiri, Bill Burr, and more stars hit the ‘SNL50’ red carpet

Found someone from my past

I don’t want to hit on this person at work

food & dining

3 martinis to try in R.I. for Valentine’s Day

Boston issues 37 new liquor licenses for restaurants and community groups from Mattapan to East Boston

PopUp Bagels plans a Somerville location; Bakey opens in Kendall Square

travel

Experiencing the beauty of ‘White Lotus’ travel on a budget

Staycation perks in Boston, a new D.C. hotel, and a base layer to keep you warm

Airline mishaps and accessible travel: A wheelchair user’s story

Arts

Mort Künstler, renowned painter of epic historical scenes, dies at 97

‘We were riffing on this idea of how to make music for stars’

Has John Wilson’s time arrived? He’s been here all along.

Books

Author readings around Boston through Feb. 22

A 19th-century legal case and why it matters today

Local bestsellers for the week ended Feb. 9

Movies

What to watch Presidents’ Day weekend: ‘Better Man,’ John Oliver, plus more streaming picks

Magic candies and midlife crises: A look at this year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts

‘SLY LIVES!’ asks: What is the burden of Black genius?

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Zero Day,’ the return of ‘Reacher,’ and more

‘SNL50’: Ayo Edebiri joins Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, and Robert De Niro in Debbie Downer skit

‘SNL50’: See all the biggest moments from the star-studded 50th anniversary special

music

See performances from ‘SNL50: Homecoming’

Celebrity Series’s Stave Sessions defies easy classification, again

Kelsea Ballerini celebrated her fans with a Galentine’s Day concert

Theater/Dance

For Paul Daigneault, a final show that returns to one of SpeakEasy’s most produced playwrights

‘SPACE’ asks what it meant for female astronauts to have a dream deferred

Smells like teen spirit for Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma Elo

Health

DiMare family gives $35 million to UMass Chan Medical School, the university’s third-largest gift in history

Eating yogurt could reduce colon cancer risk, researchers find

What are ‘indirect costs,’ the money the NIH is trying to slash from science research?

Obituaries

Mort Künstler, renowned painter of epic historical scenes, dies at 97

Maria Teresa Horta, the last of Portugal’s ‘Three Marias,’ dies at 87

Gyalo Thondup, political operator and brother of the Dalai Lama, dies at 97