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This week’s active weather pattern continues with two storms on the horizon

After snow showers Tuesday night, the next chance for widespread winter precipitation comes late Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

Here’s where to expect snow showers during Tuesday’s winter storm

Hate crime charges dismissed against pro-Palestinian Harvard grad students in protest clash

Elom Tettey-Tamaklo and Ibrahim Bharmal each still face one misdemeanor count of assault and battery, according to court records.

A payment of $25 million is latest step toward demolition of White Stadium

The city's chief of operations called the payment, part of its lease with the backers of BOS Nation FC, "a major milestone in delivering this long-delayed project."

Representative Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech

Nancy Mace, a Republican representative from South Carolina, on Monday used a nearly hour-long speech on the US House floor to accuse her ex-fiancé and others of sexual misconduct.

Backing Healey and House lawmakers, Mass. Senate moves to restrict emergency shelter stays
The Massachusetts Senate moved to restrict family stays in the state's emergency shelter system, backing recent moves from Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts House.

Trader Joe’s, Costco limit customer egg purchases amid shortages

“We hope these limits will help to ensure that as many of our customers who need eggs are able to purchase them‚” a Trader Joe’s representative said in an email.

Senator Elizabeth Warren spoke at a rally outside the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington, D.C., on Monday.

The CFPB is Elizabeth Warren’s creation. Now she’s trying to fight off its biggest threat yet.

“Are you ready to fight for the little agency that fights for us?” the Massachusetts Democrat told a crowd of about 300 CFPB employees and their supporters at a rally Monday outside its now-shuttered headquarters.

EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs

Judge temporarily pauses Trump’s buyout offer for federal workers while weighing challenge by unions

US District Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. said during a hearing in federal court Monday that an emergency order he issued last Thursday, pausing the government’s “deferred resignation” offer, “will continue until I lift it.”

‘A $2 billion chainsaw to the Massachusetts economy’: Auchincloss fires back at NIH funding cuts

Representative Jake Auchincloss said Monday that he will try building congressional support this week to exert pressure on the National Institutes of Health to halt its new policy associated with research projects.

Mass. judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s NIH funding cuts that could harm local economy

Patriots

Here are the eight Patriots who should benefit most under Mike Vrabel

The list of slot receivers new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has helped blossom is impressive. Might DeMario Douglas be next?

Vito Giacalone, 11, of Gloucester, made his professional acting debut in the DunKings 2 ad in Sunday's Super Bowl.

Meet Vito Giacalone, the 11-year-old from Gloucester featured in DunKings 2 Super Bowl ad

The sixth-grader at O'Maley Innovation Middle School in Gloucester filmed an audition video at his home in December. He flew to LA the next month to film the Dunkin' commercial.

Charlie McAvoy played extensively for the United States earlier in his career, winning gold at the 2015 under-18 and 2017 under-20 world championships, as well as bronze in 2018 with the US senior team.

HOCKEY

Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

The first NHL-led, best-on-best international tournament since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey will offer a brief Olympic appetizer.

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drove to the basket against Heat forward Andrew Wiggins in Miami.

Celtics 103, Heat 85

After slow start, Celtics leave no doubt who has the better team with win over rival Heat

Boston's 1 for 15 start from the 3-point line led to an early 11-point deficit, but the defense kept Miami below 25 points in all four quarters.

For the 32nd time in Beanpot history and the second time in four years, the tournament ended with Boston University hoisting the trophy.

Boston University 4, Boston College 1

Freshman Cole Hutson delivers men’s Beanpot trophy back to Boston University with game-winner against Boston College

The Terriers secured their 32nd Beanpot crown after taking control in a second period that saw Hutson, the tournament MVP, score the go-ahead goal shortly after Brandon Svoboda tallied the tying strike.

People worked out on treadmills at a new Planet Fitness location in Allston on Jan. 28.

Under new CEO, Planet Fitness pumps itself up with nationwide expansion

The New Hampshire-based company is opening new gyms around the country, spurred by a CEO change that has helped propel its stock to a record high.

Black History Month

Lobby card for the 1926 film "The Flying Ace," directed by Richard E. Norman.

Our film critic travels back in time to see ‘The Flying Ace’ at the Somerville Theatre

Star guard Harmoni Turner was among the Harvard players who shared stories of Black women who inspired them.

Harvard basketball star Harmoni Turner honors her Black History Month hero: Claudine Gay

Map of Green Book locations shown next to the cover of The Negro Motorist Green-Book.

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

Officials in St. Petersburg, Florida, marked the start of Black History Month on Saturday during a ceremonial raising of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum flag.

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

Opinion

Social media is full of rumors of ICE raids in Massachusetts that are hard to confirm or track down.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Trump’s immigration crackdown relies on fear — and silence

The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy is not just about arrests and deportations — it’s also about controlling the narrative.

IDEAS | JESSE SINGAL

Science is in trouble. And not just because of Trump.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Charlie Baker and the NCAA side with Trump over trans athletes

LETTERS

Debate rages on over how to teach kids to read

EDITORIAL

Capping shelter stays won’t help families find housing

More recent News

Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say
A midsize business jet hit another midsize business jet that was parked on private property, according to Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport.

GSK to grow Massachusetts work force with move from Maryland
The incoming employees at the biopharmaceutical giant will zero in on mRNA, structural biology, and viral vaccine research and development.

Two million baked goods are recalled over Listeria risk
Some of the goods were sold at Dunkin’, and were produced before Dec. 13, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Disciplinary hearing resumes for State Trooper suspended over Karen Read texts

Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Read case, came under intense scrutiny when he testified at her trial. The next hearing date is March 13.

French bulldog reunited with Dorchester family, search for alleged thieves ongoing, police say

Bodega, who was allegedly scooped up by two people riding a scooter, was returned to its family, police said Monday.

Alabama man charged in 1980 Boston murder case to plead guilty, officials say

Steven Fike, 67, who is serving a life sentence in Alabama state prison, will have a change of plea hearing on March 12 in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston. He previously pleaded not guilty to killing 19-year-old Wendy Dansereau at a Boston hotel.

Love in the time of MAGA bros: Why women are craving romance novels

Romantasy novels — that’s romance plus fantasy — are outselling other adult fiction. But has the romance genre truly shed its stigma?

Who would be evicted from family shelters by new criminal background checks? Nobody.
Even a serious crime conviction won't mean automatic expulsion from the state's shelter system.

Mass General Brigham announces largest layoff in its history amid ongoing restructuring
Facing rising costs and hoping to make its sprawling network more efficient, the state’s largest private employer aims to cut payroll costs by over $200 million.

How WBZ NewsRadio reporter Matt Shearer became New England’s most viral journalist
Through his wacky New England dispatches, Shearer has racked up millions of views for the 103-year-old station on TikTok and Instagram, platforms where news outlets have struggled to gain ground.

Culture & Lifestyle

Jordon Hudson (back left), and Bill Belichick (back right), join Ben and Casey Affleck in the new DunKings ad.

Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, a Wahlberg, the Afflecks, plus Jay and Silent Bob star in DunKings Super Bowl ad

Jorma Elo (right), resident choreographer at Boston Ballet, with Walnut Hill School for the Arts student Soho Choe. Elo is working with Boston Ballet School's Professional Division at Walnut Hill to create an as yet unnamed original piece, scheduled to be performed at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, on Feb. 21 and 22.

Smells like teen spirit for Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma Elo

Partygoers can celebrate love "on the rocks" at the Great American Beer Hall on Valentine's Day.

Free things to do Valentine’s week: rom-com trivia, book swaps, and more

Tap dancer Caleb Teicher and pianist-composer Conrad Tao performed at the Boston Arts Academy Theater Friday and Saturday, presented by Celebrity Series of Boston.

Caleb Teicher and Conrad Tao outdo themselves in ‘Counterpoint’

Special Projects

Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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

An Ambulance passed Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke at a briefing for reporters in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room the White House in Washington on Feb. 5.

Jill Abramson

Trump reshapes media landscape: Legacy outlets sidelined

A Green Line passenger at Copley Square station carried balloons and gifts for her fiancé on Valentine’s Day in 2020.

ALAN WIRZBICKI

How you can help the T this Valentine’s Day

Mario Paiva swept around the many school desks in a classroom in New Bedford on May 8, 2023.

Martin R. West

What the Nation’s Report Card says about Massachusetts

Kendrick Lamar will perform in the halftime show of Sunday's Super Bowl game, with the president in attendance.

RENÉE GRAHAM

Forget Eagles vs. Chiefs. It’s Kendrick Lamar vs. Trump at the Super Bowl.

Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of "The Serviceberry," argues that strong communities are built on the sense of obligation and reciprocity that stems from face-to-face exchanges.

IDEAS | ELIZABETH SVOBODA

Politics is broken. We can start to repair it only at the community level.

The photos on these banners in a Beirut suburb say a lot about the governance of Lebanon. On the left is the speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri. On the right is Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by an Israeli strike on Sept. 27. Lebanon hasn’t had a president for two years because Hezbollah keeps blocking candidates.

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

“It’s like a tsunami.” Flu packing a powerful second punch in Mass.

Disease experts worry the spike may provide bird flu a foothold to more easily infect people.

Timeline of the violence surrounding the so-called Zizians

Here is a timeline of the progression of Ziz and her associates.

Inside the Zizians, a radical California-based vegan cult now linked to 6 violent deaths

Members of the group broke away from a high-tech influenced 'rationalist' community based in Berkeley.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

This week’s active weather pattern continues with two storms on the horizon

After snow showers Tuesday night, the next chance for widespread winter precipitation comes late Wednesday and into Thursday morning.

Sports

HOCKEY

Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

The first NHL-led, best-on-best international tournament since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey will offer a brief Olympic appetizer.

fleet

‘She’s a culture driver’: How Kelly Babstock made herself indispensable to the Boston Fleet — even when not on the ice

The forward has barely played this season, but her teammates call her the heart of the locker room. Her infectious energy has something to do with it.

Patriots

Here are the eight Patriots who should benefit most under Mike Vrabel

The list of slot receivers new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has helped blossom is impressive. Might DeMario Douglas be next?

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Eastern Mass. girls’ basketball: Globe Players of the Week for Feb. 3-10.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL

Globe Top 20 girls’ basketball poll: Seeing a powder blue forecast for No. 1

Boston University 4, Boston College 1

Freshman Cole Hutson delivers men’s Beanpot trophy back to Boston University with game-winner against Boston College

Business

JD Vance rails against ‘excessive regulation’ of AI at Paris summit

In his first foreign trip as vice president, JD Vance said the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the United States would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”

EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday that US tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” adding that they will trigger tough countermeasures from the 27-nation bloc.

How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla

Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

magazine

parenting issue

‘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

CONNECTIONS

My road trip from shlepfather to stepfather

Check out all that Valentine's Day has to offer this week, from a meet and greet to a vampire ball.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Feb. 10-16

metro

Meet Vito Giacalone, the 11-year-old from Gloucester featured in DunKings 2 Super Bowl ad

Alabama man charged in 1980 Boston murder case to plead guilty, officials say

Hate crime charges dismissed against pro-Palestinian Harvard grad students in protest clash

sports

Boston University's Cole Eiserman (34) is up in arms after beating Boston College goalie Jacob Fowler to give the Terriers a commanding 3-1 lead late in the third period in Monday's Beanpot final at TD Garden.

Here’s why Beanpot final may not be last time rivals Boston College and Boston University face off this season

After slow start, Celtics leave no doubt who has the better team with win over rival Heat

Girls’ basketball notebook: With new points of emphasis, Natick has transitioned into a winner

business

The Internal Revenue Service headquarters building in Washington.

IRS agents are asked to help with immigration crackdown

This Medford construction CEO defies industry trends with strong growth

Elon Musk leads bid to buy OpenAI for $97.4 billion

politics

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs

Trump’s education chief comes from the boardroom, not the classroom. Backers say that’s her strength.

Why are Ukraine’s minerals key to keeping US military aid flowing?

Nation

A crashed Learjet sits next to a plane it collided with as Scottsdale Airport Fire Deapartment vehicle sits nearby at Scottsdale Airport, on Feb. 10.

Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say

America’s kids are still behind in reading and math. These schools are defying the trend.

Testimony in trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie heads into second day

World

Relatives of hostages, held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, block a highway in Tel Aviv, Monday, Feb. 10, after the militant group announced it would delay hostage releases in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire.

Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza cease fire

Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace

Corruption survey gives many nations worst scores in over a decade. South Sudan slides to the bottom.

opinion

The author's cat Harry with the Troll doll he enjoys fetching.

The cat who schooled me

What the Nation’s Report Card says about Massachusetts

New US attorney says ‘no one gets pass’ on the law. That’s rich.

lifestyle

The latest episode of the Love Letters podcast is all about the brain – and relationships.

Is your brain stopping you from change?

Love in the time of MAGA bros: Why women are craving romance novels

Taylor Swift booed by fans at Super Bowl LIX

food & dining

Coffee Connection founder George Howell returns to Harvard Square at Lovestruck Books.

Coffee Connection legend George Howell comes home again (and manages to lightly roast Dunkin’ Donuts)

Two million baked goods are recalled over Listeria risk

Winter leek and potato soup: simple, streamlined, and deeply delicious

travel

The Red Bull Heavy Metal event on Feb. 22 draws more than 30 top snowboarders who will challenge each other in a rail-jam competition on the steps of Boston's City Hall Plaza. The event will be led by X Games gold medalist Zeb Powell.

Snowboarders compete at City Hall Plaza and a film fest highlights the everywoman

A sea change: In the Baltics, a cruise comeback

‘Floating masterpiece’ or ‘nightmare at sea’? A look at the best- and worst-rated cruise lines.

Arts

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Boston’s Museum of Science launches new yearlong program featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci

This building is designed to help its residents live a longer, happier life

Harvard Art Museums receive major gift of 64 Edvard Munch artworks

Books

Clockwise from left: Paul Mescal, Saoirse Ronan, Sally Rooney, Barry Keoghan, Cillian Murphy, and Kneecap.

Ireland is producing an entertainment renaissance — and we’re here for it

Love in the time of MAGA bros: Why women are craving romance novels

In Cynthia Blakeley’s memoir, investigating her family’s secrets to make sense of her own life

Movies

The scene at a previous Boston Science Fiction Film Festival.

Boston Science Fiction Film Festival celebrates 50 years

Ireland is producing an entertainment renaissance — and we’re here for it

‘We Live in Time,’ ‘Cassandra,’ plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this snowy weekend

Television

‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ both know it: Premier League football is good drama

Ireland is producing an entertainment renaissance — and we’re here for it

Super Bowl 2025 commercials: See Ben Affleck and the DunKings, Tom Brady, plus more big game ads

music

Ireland is producing an entertainment renaissance — and we’re here for it

Taylor Swift booed by fans at Super Bowl LIX

Kendrick Lamar didn’t need pyrotechnics to claim center stage

Theater/Dance

Hui Ying Wen, Valencia Proctor, and Monica Risi in "SPACE" at Central Square Theater.

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

Smells like teen spirit for Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma Elo

Caleb Teicher and Conrad Tao outdo themselves in ‘Counterpoint’

Health

A view of GSK headquarters in London in 2022.

GSK to grow Massachusetts work force with move from Maryland

‘A $2 billion chainsaw to the Massachusetts economy’: Auchincloss fires back at NIH funding cuts

Mass General Brigham announces largest layoff in its history amid ongoing restructuring

Obituaries

Flash and Bennie Wiley at the Crittendon Hastings House Gala in 1996.

This week’s active weather pattern continues with two storms on the horizon

Hate crime charges dismissed against pro-Palestinian Harvard grad students in protest clash

A payment of $25 million is latest step toward demolition of White Stadium

Representative Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé and associates of assaulting her and raping others in House speech

Backing Healey and House lawmakers, Mass. Senate moves to restrict emergency shelter staysThe Massachusetts Senate moved to restrict family stays in the state's emergency shelter system, backing recent moves from Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts House.

Trader Joe’s, Costco limit customer egg purchases amid shortages

The CFPB is Elizabeth Warren’s creation. Now she’s trying to fight off its biggest threat yet.

Judge temporarily pauses Trump’s buyout offer for federal workers while weighing challenge by unions

‘A $2 billion chainsaw to the Massachusetts economy’: Auchincloss fires back at NIH funding cuts

Here are the eight Patriots who should benefit most under Mike Vrabel

Meet Vito Giacalone, the 11-year-old from Gloucester featured in DunKings 2 Super Bowl ad

Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

After slow start, Celtics leave no doubt who has the better team with win over rival Heat

Freshman Cole Hutson delivers men’s Beanpot trophy back to Boston University with game-winner against Boston College

Under new CEO, Planet Fitness pumps itself up with nationwide expansion

Our film critic travels back in time to see ‘The Flying Ace’ at the Somerville Theatre

Harvard basketball star Harmoni Turner honors her Black History Month hero: Claudine Gay

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

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

Trump’s immigration crackdown relies on fear — and silence

Science is in trouble. And not just because of Trump.

Charlie Baker and the NCAA side with Trump over trans athletes

Debate rages on over how to teach kids to read

Capping shelter stays won’t help families find housing

More recent News

Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities sayA midsize business jet hit another midsize business jet that was parked on private property, according to Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport.

GSK to grow Massachusetts work force with move from MarylandThe incoming employees at the biopharmaceutical giant will zero in on mRNA, structural biology, and viral vaccine research and development.

Two million baked goods are recalled over Listeria riskSome of the goods were sold at Dunkin’, and were produced before Dec. 13, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Disciplinary hearing resumes for State Trooper suspended over Karen Read texts

French bulldog reunited with Dorchester family, search for alleged thieves ongoing, police say

Alabama man charged in 1980 Boston murder case to plead guilty, officials say

Recommended reads

Love in the time of MAGA bros: Why women are craving romance novels

Who would be evicted from family shelters by new criminal background checks? Nobody.Even a serious crime conviction won't mean automatic expulsion from the state's shelter system.

Mass General Brigham announces largest layoff in its history amid ongoing restructuringFacing rising costs and hoping to make its sprawling network more efficient, the state’s largest private employer aims to cut payroll costs by over $200 million.

How WBZ NewsRadio reporter Matt Shearer became New England’s most viral journalistThrough his wacky New England dispatches, Shearer has racked up millions of views for the 103-year-old station on TikTok and Instagram, platforms where news outlets have struggled to gain ground.

Culture & Lifestyle

Bill Belichick and his girlfriend, a Wahlberg, the Afflecks, plus Jay and Silent Bob star in DunKings Super Bowl ad

Smells like teen spirit for Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma Elo

Free things to do Valentine’s week: rom-com trivia, book swaps, and more

Caleb Teicher and Conrad Tao outdo themselves in ‘Counterpoint’

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Nightmare in Mission Hill

FROM OUR PARTNERS

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Trump reshapes media landscape: Legacy outlets sidelined

How you can help the T this Valentine’s Day

What the Nation’s Report Card says about Massachusetts

Forget Eagles vs. Chiefs. It’s Kendrick Lamar vs. Trump at the Super Bowl.

Politics is broken. We can start to repair it only at the community level.

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

“It’s like a tsunami.” Flu packing a powerful second punch in Mass.

Timeline of the violence surrounding the so-called Zizians

Inside the Zizians, a radical California-based vegan cult now linked to 6 violent deaths

This week’s active weather pattern continues with two storms on the horizon

Sports

Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

‘She’s a culture driver’: How Kelly Babstock made herself indispensable to the Boston Fleet — even when not on the ice

Here are the eight Patriots who should benefit most under Mike Vrabel

Eastern Mass. girls’ basketball: Globe Players of the Week for Feb. 3-10.

Globe Top 20 girls’ basketball poll: Seeing a powder blue forecast for No. 1

Freshman Cole Hutson delivers men’s Beanpot trophy back to Boston University with game-winner against Boston College

Business

JD Vance rails against ‘excessive regulation’ of AI at Paris summit

EU vows tough countermeasures to US tariffs

How Elon Musk’s crusade against government could benefit Tesla

Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

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

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

My road trip from shlepfather to stepfather

Five things to do around Boston, Feb. 10-16

metro

Meet Vito Giacalone, the 11-year-old from Gloucester featured in DunKings 2 Super Bowl ad

Alabama man charged in 1980 Boston murder case to plead guilty, officials say

Hate crime charges dismissed against pro-Palestinian Harvard grad students in protest clash

sports

Backing Healey and House lawmakers, Mass. Senate moves to restrict emergency shelter stays
The Massachusetts Senate moved to restrict family stays in the state's emergency shelter system, backing recent moves from Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts House.

Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say
A midsize business jet hit another midsize business jet that was parked on private property, according to Kelli Kuester, aviation planning and outreach coordinator at the Scottsdale Airport.

GSK to grow Massachusetts work force with move from Maryland
The incoming employees at the biopharmaceutical giant will zero in on mRNA, structural biology, and viral vaccine research and development.

Two million baked goods are recalled over Listeria risk
Some of the goods were sold at Dunkin’, and were produced before Dec. 13, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Who would be evicted from family shelters by new criminal background checks? Nobody.
Even a serious crime conviction won't mean automatic expulsion from the state's shelter system.

Mass General Brigham announces largest layoff in its history amid ongoing restructuring
Facing rising costs and hoping to make its sprawling network more efficient, the state’s largest private employer aims to cut payroll costs by over $200 million.

How WBZ NewsRadio reporter Matt Shearer became New England’s most viral journalist
Through his wacky New England dispatches, Shearer has racked up millions of views for the 103-year-old station on TikTok and Instagram, platforms where news outlets have struggled to gain ground.