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Giuliani backpedals on statement about Trump aides and collusion

The president’s personal lawyer backtracked Thursday from an assertion he had made just one night before.

Trump fires back at Pelosi, denies her aircraft for foreign trip

President Trump sent a pointed letter to Nancy Pelosi in apparent payback after she asked him to reschedule his State of the Union speech.

Alex Cora is thinking twice about visiting the White House

The Red Sox manager says he’s conflicted because of the government’s stance on giving aid to Puerto Rico.

Puma is moving its headquarters to Assembly Row

The shoe maker will consolidate its Massachusetts operations and add jobs at the Somerville site.

City’s top planner is stepping down

Sara Myerson of the Boston Planning & Development Agency says she’ll take a job in the private sector.

Boston schools reconsiders policy banishing overage students

Officials are expressing a willingness to revise their policy so some or all of the students turning 22 can finish the school year.

A rotating circle of ice formed on the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine.

Maine police to people visiting the giant ice disk: ‘Please, please, please’ don’t go on it

Westbook police said a man allegedly attempted to explore the massive ice formation on the Presumpscot River.

Cohen paid company to rig online polls, create ‘@womenforcohen’ account, report says

The former Trump lawyer paid a technology company in 2015 to attempt to rig online polls in favor of then-candidate Donald Trump, according to a report.

Reputed gang member arrested, allegedly taunted Boston police about officer’s shooting

Davell Woodrum was apprehended after a foot chase with a loaded gun in his possession, authorities said.

Anxiety over shutdown rising for federal workers

About 100 furloughed employees and their supporters rallied in front of the State House to demand an end to the 27-day government shutdown.

Fall River recreational marijuana shop to use virtual line app for opening this weekend

The store, Northeast Alternatives, will open on Sunday for recreational marijuana sales.

Storm to hit Boston area Saturday, could bring 6 inches or more of snow

A winter storm watch for all of Massachusetts has been issued from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

What to know about the incoming wintry weather:

■ A dusting of snow is expected overnight, which could make for a slippery commute.

■ Snow is again expected to hit the region Saturday and Sunday. Boston could see as much as 6 inches of snow. West of I-495, the totals will likely be much higher.

■ The forecast could change depending on how temperatures fluctuate, Dave Epstein says.

■ This could be the start of a nasty stretch. Blame the polar vortex.

People wait in line at Chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen for free meals to workers effected by the government shutdown, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 in Washington. Andres opened his World Central Kitchen feeding site on Pennsylvania Ave., to provide food to furloughed workers and their families. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) — Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

Letters

Letter from a furloughed employee: To end this shutdown, we all should feel its effects

“The entirety of federal government operations should cease to function, or truly shut down, during a lapse in appropriations.”

SCOT LEHIGH

A reader’s idea on resolving the wall standoff

If the matter is politically unresolvable at the federal level, why not kick it down to the border states?

Opinion | Leonard L. Glass and Bandy X. Lee

Why Trump lies, and why you should care

The president is wedded only to what nurtures his exaggerated self-image in dangerous ways.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 09: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on January 09, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) — MADDIE MEYER/GETTY IMAGES/FILE

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Kyrie Irving admitting he was wrong is a good first step

He swallowed his pride and his words to find a better way to lead the Celtics.

8 questions about Patriots-Chiefs, answered by our football writers

Jim McBride, Nora Princiotti, and Ben Volin discuss how the cold might affect the game, how the Patriots can slow Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady’s biggest challenge, and more.

CHAD FINN | SPORTS MEDIA

Scott Zolak is not one to take Patriots’ success for granted

Zolak has been on the broadcast team for eight years — and the Patriots have reached the AFC Championship every year.

Gisele Bundchen’s feud with Brazilian official escalates

The supermodel-turned-environmental activist is wading into a growing debate about the future of the Amazon.

‘Bachelor’ Colton Underwood says Aly Raisman was his ‘first love’ and his biggest heartbreak

Underwood dated the Olympic champion and Needham native in 2016 and 2017.

Steven Tyler talked about the challenges of getting — and staying — sober

The Aerosmith frontman told GQ that he hit nine years of sobriety in December.

Things to Do

The Weekender: ‘The End of TV,’ the future of tap, and a high probability of French toast

Here are the Globe’s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.

Special reports

Boston, MA - 1/16/1919: Looking across North End Park on Jan. 16, 1919, the day after a giant tank at the Purity Distilling Co. on Commercial Street collapsed, sending a wave of an estimated 2.3 million gallons of molasses through the streets of Boston. The great molasses tank was located in the center of this picture. Sections of the metal may be seen at the extreme left and right in the picture. Twenty-one people perished, including two 10-year-olds, Pasquale Iantosca and Maria Distasio, who were collecting firewood near the molasses tank while home from school for lunch. (Boston Globe Archive/) --- BGPA Reference: 150115_MJ_001 — Boston Globe Archive

Globe Magazine

The day Boston was swamped by a deadly wave of molasses

One hundred years ago today an enormous steel tank ruptured, sending a torrent of brown syrup on a deadly path through the North End.

The Big Picture

The best Globe staff photos of 2018

Our photographers share the stories behind what went into making the year’s best photos, as selected by the editors of the Globe Magazine and photo department.

Podcasts

Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.

The story of a profoundly troubled young man and the ugly underside of America’s most popular sport.

The Help Desk

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HELP DESK

Here are small, realistic ways to start eating healthier

You don’t have to leave photos on your phone, where they could be lost. Protect them by saving them to the cloud and printing them.

How to protect all of those pictures trapped on your phone (and how to untrap them)

Newsletters

Court Sense

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Globe must-reads

Peabody, MA - 01/015/19 - Dr. Alain Chaoui (cq) co-authored a new report on physician burnout. (Lane Turner/Globe Staff) Reporter: (Priyanka McCluskey) Topic: (17burnout)

Physician burnout now amounts to a public health crisis

The Boston Public Market on Hanover Street will add a taproom, perhaps as early as this summer.

Beer taproom is coming to Boston Public Market

Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the new HBO movie, “Brexit.”

Television Review

HBO’s ‘Brexit’ is a tale for both sides of the pond

Honors stripped from accused Jesuits

Left: A man walked through Downtown Crossing in 2009. Right: The scene at Downtown Crossing today.

Boston version of the ‘10 Year Challenge’

Lawrence, MA 01-08-19: A photo by Craig Gibson titled

Lawrence has an art show to crow about

Some locals sick of ads using Boston accent

Girl hands on computer keyboard on white background.

Perspective | Magazine

Why kindergartners need to learn to code

(CREDIT: Gillette) Razor-maker Gillette has put out a powerful new ad urging men to be an example for compassion and respect in the age of #MeToo — and it’s sparking a backlash. 16Gillette BUSINESS 1-16-19

Christopher Muther

Backlash to the Gillette ad is exactly why it’s needed

Many scientists say exposure to electromagnetic fields may pose a health hazard. They’re especially concerned about cellphones, because of their position close to the user’s head.

Could your phone’s electromagnetic field make you sick?

Burlington, MA- April 09, 2018: Congressman Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) during a program announcing the partnership between the U. S. Army Research Laboratory and North Eastern University at the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security in Burlington, MA on April 09, 2018. The announcement recognized the the agreement between the U. S. Army Research Laboratory and North Eastern University to locate the Northeastern Regional Hub for ARL’s Extended Campus at Northeastern’s George J. Kostas Research Institute. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: metro reporter:

Moulton to speak in N.H., restarting buzz he may run in 2020

Despite being a cat, Remy is seen hanging out near Harvard’s Barker Center.

Say hello to Remy, Harvard’s cat-in-residence

Sports

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“There’s a lot of stuff that is going on right now,” said Alex Cora.

Alex Cora is thinking twice about visiting the White House

The Red Sox manager says he’s conflicted because of the government’s stance on giving aid to Puerto Rico.

Metro

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DeLeo defends handling of ‘inappropriate conduct’ claims

House Speaker Robert DeLeo made the comments after allegations emerged that a member of his leadership team grabbed the backside of a newly elected representative.

Politics

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FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2015 file photo, former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown greets people on the floor of the House Chamber at the Statehouse in Boston. U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand Brown told a New Zealand website Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, he accepted advice that he should be more culturally aware after a U.S. inquiry into his conduct at a Peace Corps event in Samoa. The Stuff news outlet says Brown acknowledged complaints were made about his comments to a female food server at the event and to guests upon his arrival in the Pacific country in July. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Scott Brown praises Pence at D.C. diplomatic conference

Brown also gave a shout-out to another conference attendee, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Nation & World

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A family of Central American migrants looked through the US-Mexico border fence, as seen from Playas de Tijuana, in Baja California state, Mexico.

Many more migrant families may have been separated at the border

Government investigators said Thursday that thousands more migrant children may have been separated from their families than the Trump administration has acknowledged.