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Mass. AG among Democrats criticizing Trump administration’s federal loan and grant pause. Follow live updates.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell was among the Democratic leaders criticizing the Trump administration's freeze of federal funds and promising to try to block the move.
Live Updates

Caroline Kennedy warns senators ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearing, calling him ‘a predator’

Here are the Mass. programs and projects that could be affected by Trump’s order freezing loans and grants

The scope of the impact of such a pause was not immediately clear Tuesday.

Trump order to pause federal funding throws the country into a chaotic scramble

The memo’s unclear scope threw hundreds of programs that rely on federal funds into doubt.

‘A terrible way to treat scientists’: Trump directives sow uncertainty, fear among area labs and hospitals

Massachusetts receives the largest share per capita of National Institutes of Health funding of any state but that could change under President Trump.

GLOBE MAGAZINE
Over 90 break-ins. Millions in stolen jewels. How a burglary ring was finally brought down.
For years, a group of home burglars preyed on Indian American families in Boston’s suburbs. But as their heists got bigger, so did the trail of evidence prosecutors say they were leaving behind.

Jim Acosta announces CNN departure on the air, telling viewers ‘Don’t give into the fear’

“After giving all of this some careful consideration and weighing an alternative time slot CNN offered me, I have decided to move on,” Acosta said Tuesday.

‘D.C. is going to play politics’: Wu, Healey respond to congressional probe of Boston as ‘sanctuary city’ for immigrants

On Monday, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform opened a probe into so-called sanctuary cities for immigrants and has requested testimony from Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
House committee singles Boston out for investigation into sanctuary city policies, asks Mayor Wu to testifyRead the full letter sent to Mayor Wu

Advocates warn of ‘everlasting trauma,’ as Mass. education board weighs future of timeout rooms

The board’s discussion follows a Sept. 2024 Globe report detailing several families' experiences with timeout rooms, or separate spaces used in schools to isolate students with challenging behavior.

Some Mass. residents overpaid by $73 million for electricity. Were you one of them?

A new report shows that third-party competitive electricity suppliers again cost Mass. ratepayers more on their monthly bills.

These maps show how much snow we could get on Wednesday
A quick-moving storm is set to blanket New England with light snow this week.

New England has a bit of a snowy stretch ahead

Mayor Michelle Wu returned to work at City Hall Tuesday, toting new baby, Mira
Wu, who has said she will not take a formal maternity leave, gave birth to her daughter just over two weeks ago.

Mass. officials used confidentiality clauses in dozens of settlements despite supposed NDA ban, audit finds

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio on Tuesday charged that Massachusetts is relying on a “broken system” for both executing and tracking settlements with former and current employees.

Five people hurt in Weymouth building collapse, officials say

The drones over New Jersey were ‘authorized’ and ‘not the enemy,’ Trump press secretary says

Route 1A in East Boston partially reopens to inbound traffic after bus crash; driver facing charges, police say

ICE arrests Honduran national charged with indecent assault in Mass.

How one man from Donegal is changing how we see Irish pubs in Boston

There's a fresh spin on things at Oran McGonagle's restaurants, from the food to the live bands. Let's just say that "they might not be your mom and dad’s version of an Irish musician.”
Microwaving your coffee changes it, MIT says

Are Bill Burr and Billy Corgan brothers? Comic bashes Howie Mandel for surprise podcast with Smashing Pumpkins singer.

The Canton comic wasn't happy with Mandel.
tv review

A slow start doesn’t hold ‘Paradise’ back for long

The show, from "This Is Us" creator Dan Fogelman, has quite a few twists.
Jennifer Garner to star in adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket-set ‘Five-Star Weekend’
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

A norm-busting president requires an unorthodox response

Targets of Trump’s attacks should PLACATE him.
David L. Rosenbloom

Prior authorization is a scam. I know because I helped create it.

Ashish K. Jha

The key questions senators must ask Trump’s health nominees

EDITORIAL

Leaving the WHO will make America less healthy

JOAN VENNOCHI

Why did JD Vance flip-flop on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons?

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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock.”

Chinese AI app DeepSeek could be bad for stocks but good for local startups
Over the weekend, DeepSeek rocketed to the most downloaded position in the app stores of Apple and Google.

‘Housewife of the Year’ revisits Ireland’s obsession with long-running reality show about women performing domestic duties
"Women were almost in the background, like curtains," says Irish Film Festival director Dawn Morrissey, ahead of Somerville Theatre screening.

He was pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6, then killed by Indiana police during a traffic stop this weekend

Records indicated that Matthew Huttle had been arrested four times since his arrest in November 2022 for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Suspect in Vt. Border Patrol agent shooting linked to Calif., Pa. killings, officials say

A Vermont judge ordered Teresa Youngblut held for detention following a hearing in court Monday. She may be linked to suspects in homicides in Pennsylvania and California, officials said.

Ex-postal clerk in Melrose and Revere pleads guilty to stealing thousands in gift cards, checks, cash, and money orders

Michael Murray, 37, of Lynn stole nearly $3500 in gift cards, checks, and cash, and over $5000 in fraudulent money orders, officials said.

Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the Mona Lisa will get its own dedicated room inside the Louvre museum, which he said will be renovated and expanded in a major overhaul.

Shooting at Indiana store leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 2 officers wounded
Police Department spokesperson Jessica McBrier said police were interviewing witnesses and that there was no danger to the public. No further information was immediately released.

Could a ‘nightlife manager’ help revitalize Providence’s after-dark economy?
The sector is a critical part of the city’s character, but revenue remains below pre-COVID levels and business owners say they need support. “So many of us in city government are so oriented around the traditional 9-to-5 and not the other 9-to-5,” Mayor Brett Smiley said.

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Dogs and people should avoid contact with wild geese, experts said.

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Metro

White House says federal loan and grant pause won’t affect Medicare, Social Security. Follow live updates.

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell was among the Democratic leaders criticizing the Trump administration's freeze of federal funds and promising to try to block the move.

Mayor Michelle Wu returned to work at City Hall Tuesday, toting new baby, Mira

Wu, who has said she will not take a formal maternity leave, gave birth to her daughter just over two weeks ago.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on welcoming 'new media' to briefing room

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said her team will review press pass applications from new media voices including podcasters and influencers.

Five people hurt in Weymouth building collapse, officials say

The collapse occurred at a building under construction at 19 Vine St., said Weymouth police Chief Richard Fuller.

Sports

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With a few tweaks, the Patriots’ secondary can be the strength of the defense next season

The presence of an elite cornerback such as Christian Gonzalez is reason enough to spark positive vibes on that side of the ball.
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Morgan Geekie clicking with David Pastrnak on the Bruins’ No. 1 line

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Bruins legend Ray Bourque teams up with Jack’s Abby and Legal Sea Foods on a namesake beer

Boston Fleet’s Alina Müller named PWHL First Star of the Week

STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISM PROGRAM

High school sports photos from across Massachusetts: Student photojournalists capture all the action

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RI HEALTH

More R.I. hospitals bring back mask mandates amid uptick in respiratory viruses

Care New England will require masks at Kent and Butler hospitals, following a similar directive from Brown University Health.
innovation beat

Chinese AI app DeepSeek could be bad for stocks but good for local startups

Over the weekend, DeepSeek rocketed to the most downloaded position in the app stores of Apple and Google.

Eversource sells its Aquarion water business to Conn. authority for $2.4 billion

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metro

Snowy stretch ahead: Quick-moving storms set to dust New England with light snow this week

More R.I. hospitals bring back mask mandates amid uptick in respiratory viruses

Advocates warn of ‘everlasting trauma,’ as Mass. education board weighs future of timeout rooms

sports

Madison Keys claims a victory for athletes who’ve struggled to break through, Tom Brady hits his stride, and other thoughts

After offseason moves, how do the Red Sox stack up against the rest of the AL East?

Globe Top 20 girls’ basketball poll: Foxborough, Norwell continue their rise

business

Trump is pausing federal loans and grants as his administration reviews spending

Have your energy bills gotten more expensive lately? We want to see them.

How I learned to stop worrying and love Chinese AI

politics

Here are the Mass. programs and projects that could be affected by Trump’s order freezing loans and grants

The drones over New Jersey were ‘authorized’ and ‘not the enemy,’ Trump press secretary says

Caroline Kennedy warns senators ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearing, calling him ‘a predator’

Nation

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight amid threats of climate change, nuclear war, pandemics, AI

He was pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6, then killed by Indiana police during a traffic stop this weekend

Shooting at Indiana store leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 2 officers wounded

World

Serbia’s prime minister resigns and appeals for calm as anti-corruption protests grow

Congo’s forces try to slow Rwanda-backed rebels in the east as protests break out in the capital

NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect vital cables. Here’s why and how.

opinion

We have a need for speed … cameras

Why did JD Vance flip-flop on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons?

Healey eyes $2.5 billion for public campus maintenance

lifestyle

Are Bill Burr and Billy Corgan brothers? Comic bashes Howie Mandel for surprise podcast with Smashing Pumpkins singer.

They settled into Boston and committed to each other with an Arnold Arboretum wedding

Help Meredith with a story

food & dining

Recipe: A dense, hearty multi-seeded rye bread (a fun baking project) will get you through the winter

Too Good To Go app is keeping even more food from being tossed

Recipe: Roasted carrots with golden raisins and pistachios is the no-fuss side dish everyone needs

travel

Don’t leave home without these travel accessories

Family adventures at Sun Peaks: A journey from snowshoes to snowmobiles

Melissa Manchester on manners, Chopin by the ocean, and ‘Funny Girl’

Arts

Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa

Mike Geiger lights up ‘Winteractive’ at New England Aquarium

Boston City Hall, a polarizing building to many people, achieves historical landmark status

Books

In ‘Memorial Days,’ Geraldine Brooks writes of grief, widowhood, and enduring love

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on attention overload, a troll’s mind-set, and how to stop doomscrolling

Neil Gaiman, facing multiple allegations of sexual abuse, is dropped by Dark Horse Comics

Movies

‘Housewife of the Year’ revisits Ireland’s obsession with long-running reality show about women performing domestic duties

Here’s what’s new and good on streaming this weekend

Oscar noms snubs and surprises: ‘Emilia Pérez’ scores a lucky 13 nods, ‘Wicked’ proves popular with 10

Television

Jim Acosta announces CNN departure on the air, telling viewers ‘Don’t give into the fear’

Jennifer Garner to star in adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand’s Nantucket-set ‘Five-Star Weekend’

A slow start doesn’t hold ‘Paradise’ back for long

music

How the Los Angeles wildfires will transform the 2025 Grammys

BSO’s Beethoven festival concludes with three hits and one miss

Boston Pops to feature Cynthia Erivo, Orville Peck, and more this spring

Theater/Dance

Actors’ Shakespeare Project and August Wilson make beautiful music together in ‘The Piano Lesson’

Mark Morris’s ‘The Look of Love’ is an upbeat salute to Burt Bacharach and Hal David

‘I do every show like it might be my last show’: Kathy Griffin is grateful to be back onstage after Trump photo backlash

Health

‘A terrible way to treat scientists’: Trump directives sow uncertainty, fear among area labs and hospitals

‘Do I need to take down my bird feeder?’ and other questions about bird flu in Mass.

Tracking COVID, RSV, and the flu in Massachusetts

Obituaries

Lynn Ban, jewelry designer and ‘Bling Empire’ star, dies at 52

Thomas Gaither, who chose jail after civil rights sit-ins, dies at 86

Lynne Taylor-Corbett, ‘Footloose’ choreographer, dies at 78