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Christopher L. Gasper

Mike Vrabel will charm you and cut you down, but he will coach his way, not the Patriot Way

With strong opinions and strong convictions, Vrabel will and expect others to follow, or he’ll run them over like he did during his 14 seasons as an edgy, intelligent linebacker.
Four things to know about Mike Vrabel’s coaching style
Ben Volin | On Football

The Krafts got it right in hiring Mike Vrabel, and the Patriots’ outlook is suddenly a whole lot brighter

Patriots past and present laud Mike Vrabel, with one conclusion: He is about accountability

Who will Mike Vrabel hire for his Patriots coaching staff? Here’s an early look at some possible candidates.

beth teitell
The rise of the new ‘crunchy mom’
Yes, crunchy moms are still organic and still love wooden toys, but now many are right-wingers, and RFK Jr. — with his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign — is their hero.

One Massachusetts’ town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate

Swansea and Somerset, two neighboring towns, took opposite paths on water fluoridation.

Confirmation hearings to offer first big moments of the new Trump administration

Democrats will be looking to thread the needle between opposing Trump and courting back their one-time base of support that apparently swung toward Trump in November.

TARA SULLIVAN
When Northeastern hosts the Women’s Beanpot on Tuesday, be sure to enjoy Matthews Arena and its history
Before booking any trips to the current home of the Bruins, the teams must first make their way through the original home of the Bruins and the on-campus home of Northeastern, the onetime Boston Arena known now as Matthews Arena.

YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘Severance’ makes the cut, and Peacock presents ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

Plus, Meghan Markle's new Netflix series debuts.
THE FINE PRINT

A Medford couple spent $10,000 on a heat pump. So why didn’t their gas bills get any cheaper?

Plus: A New Hampshire father finally gets Amazon to release $426 stuck in a gift card; and Mass General Brigham relents after billing a Newton family $4,515 for their son’s physical therapy.

‘The best thing is to keep these folks in our country’: Advocates hail Biden for allowing nearly 1 million immigrants to remain in US longer

Local immigration advocates Sunday praised Biden for granting an extension of the program, which was created by Congress in 1990 so people would not be deported to places experiencing natural disasters or conflicts.

Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 mph and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph.
Here’s how you can help victims of the Los Angeles-area firesThe devastation in Los Angeles is stunning. See photos of the wildfires and resilience of area residents.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

High pressure brings dry, sunny weather to New England. Wolf Moon offers celestial treat tonight.

The first full moon of 2025, January's Wolf Moon, peaks Monday night.

‘A very busy night.’ Two back-to-back fires in North Attleborough destroy home, three cars, fire officials say.
A two-car garage, with two electric vehicles inside, was “heavily involved in flames."

Car strikes and kills pedestrian, crashes into building in South Boston

The driver and passenger of the vehicle were transported to a hospital and were listed in critical condition, police said.

See photos of Trump’s inauguration dress rehearsal

Texting scam imitating E-ZPass invoice spreads to Mass. after targeting N.H., R.I. customers

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

LOVE LETTERS

Binge these 7 episodes of the Love Letters podcast before starting the new season

Laugh and cry (and laugh again) with these episodes, and you’ll be ready to join us for a new season about change.
More episodes of the Love Letters podcast
Celtics 120, Pelicans 119

One of the NBA’s worst teams was a real handful, but the Celtics found a way to get it done

A series of mistakes caused the Celtics to nearly blow a 5-point lead with 20 seconds left, but CJ McCollum’s potential winning layup clanged off the rim.

Red Sox would like to pursue long-term deals with a number of their players

In addition to Garrett Crochet, the team wants to lock up some of their top prospects.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Just the facts? Facebook, Instagram throw in the towel on fact-checking.

Zuckerberg does a postelection about-face as he cozies up to Trump.
Shira Schoenberg

Teachers union’s resources on Israeli-Palestinian conflict lack balance

Stephen Zrike Jr. and Ed Lambert

With MCAS requirement gone, the state needs new graduation standards

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Biden’s disappointing foreign policy legacy

CHRISTOPHER WEYANT

How to get Trump to ignore you

More recent News

Plane makes emergency landing after landing gear malfunction in Orange, officials say

The pilot successfully landed the plane on grass, where the aircraft skidded to a stop, officials said. No injuries or fuel leakage were reported, and the aircraft suffered only minimal damage

Infant dies after being found ‘unresponsive’ in Saugus hotel, officials say

First responders found the infant and “immediately began life-saving measures,” the district attorney’s office said. The baby was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

Two hospitalized after double stabbing in Stoughton, police say

One person is in custody and two people suffered serious injuries in a double stabbing in Stoughton on Sunday night, officials said.

Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown
Blue Origin did not immediately set a new launch date, saying the team needed more time to resolve the problem.

‘We’re prepared, we’re ready’: AG Campbell staffs up office in preparation for next Trump term
Her office is staffing up and adding people to divisions expected to tackle issues on which Trump has pledged to pursue sweeping changes, such as immigration and LGBTQ rights.

Massachusetts bans ‘inhumane’ cat declawing
Animal advocacy groups and local lawmakers supported the law’s passage.

Recommended reads

Have trouble understanding the rules of the road for cyclists? Drivers, this guide is for you.

For those who get behind the wheel, recent bike-friendly changes in Boston haven’t exactly been embraced by everyone with open arms.

Boston Police and federal ICE officials are arguing over detainer requests — and the faxes that the feds sent
The bureaucratic tiff comes as immigration enforcement remains at the fore of pubic debate, and as President-elect Donald Trump has vowed mass deportations.

COMMENTARY | Michelle Wilcox
Homelessness in Rhode Island has doubled in five years, HUD report confirms
With hundreds staying outside in life-threatening conditions, Rhode Island needs to scale up shelter capacity. But it’s critical to stay focused on the lack of affordable housing, writes Crossroads’ CEO.

How ‘administrative bloat’ swells staffing, costs at Massachusetts colleges
Universities say the boom in professional staff is necessary to keep schools running, even when it outpaces faculty. But how much is too much?

Culture & Lifestyle

Baylee Schmitt crocheted the childhood bedroom she shared with her twin

Free events this week: Taylor Swift night, jazz performance, plus break a sweat at Jamaica Pond

Berkshire County gets DOT grant for bike path to link Mass MoCA with other cultural institutions

BPL Winter Reading Challenge takes readers across the globe

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

JEFF JACOBY

Abolish the presidential pardon power

Mariel Garza

The real reasons why LA’s fires are out of control

EDITORIAL

In rejecting new federal judgeships, Biden plays politics to everyone’s peril

Robert Kuttner

Mass General’s growth comes at expense of affordable health care

IDEAS | John Gove

Mass. legislators picked the wrong program for spending cuts

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

Starting Point

The TikTok dilemma

A ban will affect the online habits and financial stability of millions of Americans.

One Massachusetts’ town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate

Swansea and Somerset, two neighboring towns, took opposite paths on water fluoridation.
beth teitell

The rise of the new ‘crunchy mom’

Yes, crunchy moms are still organic and still love wooden toys, but now many are right-wingers, and RFK Jr. — with his “Make America Healthy Again” campaign — is their hero.
AS I SEE IT

Hockey goalie, no stranger to stitches, turns to needlepoint

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

Sports

TARA SULLIVAN

When Northeastern hosts the Women’s Beanpot on Tuesday, be sure to enjoy Matthews Arena and its history

Before booking any trips to the current home of the Bruins, the teams must first make their way through the original home of the Bruins and the on-campus home of Northeastern, the onetime Boston Arena known now as Matthews Arena.
Christopher L. Gasper

Mike Vrabel will charm you and cut you down, but he will coach his way, not the Patriot Way

With strong opinions and strong convictions, Vrabel will and expect others to follow, or he’ll run them over like he did during his 14 seasons as an edgy, intelligent linebacker.
COMMANDERS 23, BUCCANEERS 20

Jayden Daniels, Commanders bounce Buccaneers to end 19-year playoff victory drought

Daniels, playing with a bandage beneath his right eye after his face was bloodied, joined C.J. Stroud and Brock Purdy as rookie QBs to win playoff games in the past three seasons.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Coco Gauff battles through the sunshine to win to begin her Australian Open

Eagles 22, Packers 10

Defense the difference as Jalen Hurts, Eagles rumble through Packers to open playoffs

Celtics 120, Pelicans 119

One of the NBA’s worst teams was a real handful, but the Celtics found a way to get it done

Business

THE FINE PRINT

A Medford couple spent $10,000 on a heat pump. So why didn’t their gas bills get any cheaper?

Plus: A New Hampshire father finally gets Amazon to release $426 stuck in a gift card; and Mass General Brigham relents after billing a Newton family $4,515 for their son’s physical therapy.

Jeff Bezos’ space company calls off debut launch of massive new rocket in final minutes of countdown

Blue Origin did not immediately set a new launch date, saying the team needed more time to resolve the problem.

Canada’s Trudeau urges US consumers to consider the harm of Trump’s tariff threats

RI BUSINESS

Prospect files for bankruptcy, leaving its hospitals in R.I. and Conn. in limbo

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Globe Magazine

How a tiny ski area in Vermont is beating the odds to stay open

Globe Magazine

48 miles, 8 hours, and a lot of Snickers bars: My run across Vermont

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was pleasantly surprised as to how well the conversation seemed to flow’

PERSPECTIVE

If you’re not part of the conversation at work, you’re not on the path to success

metro

‘A very busy night.’ Two back-to-back fires in North Attleborough destroy home, three cars, fire officials say.

Plane makes emergency landing after landing gear malfunction in Orange, officials say

‘The best thing is to keep these folks in our country’: Advocates hail Biden for allowing nearly 1 million immigrants to remain in US longer

sports

Boys’ hockey roundup: Devin Gosciak, No. 9 Xaverian claw back to tie up No. 8 BC High

NBA rescinds technical foul call on the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum from Timberwolves game

North Carolina the latest ranked opponent to blast past Boston College women’s basketball

business

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say

Some states not running on Dunkin' doughnuts due to temporary supply shortage

Biden is still considering pardons for people who have been criticized or threatened by Trump

politics

One Massachusetts’ town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate

The rise of the new ‘crunchy mom’

Confirmation hearings to offer first big moments of the new Trump administration

Nation

Los Angeles wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds

Los Angeles area is bracing itself for more gusts

24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week

World

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

Progress made in talks over Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, officials say

Seoul’s spy agency says North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven’t shown desire to defect

opinion

Biden’s disappointing foreign policy legacy

We need to make good on the promise of behavioral health clinics

From ’65 to ’86 to today, call for a separate Black Boston resonates

lifestyle

The rise of the new ‘crunchy mom’

Binge these 7 episodes of the Love Letters podcast before starting the new season

Why didn’t she make an effort?

food & dining

Around 60 Tatte workers forced to resign amid growing immigration fears

Chapel Grille restaurant in landmark Cranston, R.I., location to close

At Kyuramen, warming noodle soups and fluffy omelets

travel

A cool thing at the end of a cold week: Ice Castles officially opens in N.H.

Construction to start on new $450 million parking garage at Logan Airport’s Terminal E

The best state parks in New England for cross-country skiing

Arts

Baylee Schmitt crocheted the childhood bedroom she shared with her twin

Did the city leave a parking ticket on an art installation in downtown Boston? Not exactly.

Berkshire County gets DOT grant for bike path to link Mass MoCA with other cultural institutions

Books

BPL Winter Reading Challenge takes readers across the globe

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, chronicler of wartime internment, dies at 90

Author readings around Boston through Jan. 18

Movies

Charles Shyer, filmmaker who focused on women, dies at 83

Watch Party: 7 TV shows and movies to stream this weekend

‘The Brutalist’: When the architecture of the American Dream goes awry

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Severance’ makes the cut, and Peacock presents ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night’

Watch Party: 7 TV shows and movies to stream this weekend

‘Shifting Gears’ can’t quite shift into drive

music

Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven bonanza begins

Where to see live music in R.I. this weekend

PVRIS marks a milestone: playing their first club show in their hometown

Theater/Dance

‘Ain’t No Mo’’ digs deep to find the comedy in the taboo

How Mary Beth Barone found her comedy groove

What makes life worth living? ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ is making a list.

Health

One Massachusetts’ town’s rejection of water fluoridation foresaw a growing national debate

Gen Z’s solution to loneliness? Their gym’s group workout classes.

Mask mandates return at some Mass. health care facilities amid spike in respiratory illnesses

Obituaries

Mel Shapiro, director whose specialty was John Guare, dies at 89

Charles Person, youngest of the Freedom Riders, dies at 82

Charles Shyer, filmmaker who focused on women, dies at 83