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Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, giving Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency, AP sources say

Breyer, 83, has been a pragmatic force on a court that has grown increasingly conservative in recent years, trying to forge majorities with more moderate justices right and left of center.

Justice Breyer’s legal career has strong ties to Massachusetts

‘It’s time for a Black woman on the Supreme Court’: Praise, speculation swirl amid news of Breyer’s retirement

Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman on the Supreme Court. Two other factors may also influence his final pick

Dave Epstein | Forecast
Here’s the latest on a possible Southern New England snowstorm this weekend
While this weekend's major winter storm will likely bring plenty of snow, it's not going to be an unprecedented weather event.

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Forecasters warn of up to 16 inches of snow, 60-mile-per-hour gusts, Friday night into Saturday

The forecasters issued a winter storm watch for areas in Eastern and Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, saying 8 to 16 inches of snow could fall.

‘Walking into the lion’s den’: Cities and towns say they need help as climate change dangers grow
A survey of officials from 111 Massachusetts cities and towns found that virtually all respondents observed climate change impacts in their communities.

Local researchers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ but keeping an eye on a new COVID sub-variant

Sub-variant BA.2 — which has not been assigned a Greek letter — shares many characteristics with the original Omicron. It’s too soon to know for sure, but experts say it’s possible people already infected with Omicron may have some degree of protection.

Governor Charlie Baker proposes nearly $700 million in tax breaks for residents as part of state budget plan

Here are some of the details about the breaks for parents, seniors, low-income workers, and renters. The plan would need the approval of the Democratic-controlled Legislature before becoming law.

Larry Edelman | The 2-minute drill

Fed says interest rates will rise ‘soon’

By taking some steam out of the economy, the Federal Reserve hopes to ease the pressure on prices, making staples such as food, energy, and housing easier to afford.

THE LATEST COVID-19 NEWS

Boston unions file appeal regarding vaccination mandate for city workforce

New Bedford’s former acting fire chief fired for ‘putting on an act’ to get injury leave benefits

Surveillance video footage shows the former acting chief “performing activities inconsistent with his alleged injuries,” including unloading a 176-pound barbeque smoker grill from the back of his pickup truck by himself, city officials said.

Mr. Mugar transformed the Fourth of July celebration on the Esplanade into a nationally viewed spectacle that included fireworks.

David Mugar, philanthropist who added fireworks to Boston’s July Fourth celebration, dies at 82

As chairman and CEO of Mugar Enterprises Inc., Mr. Mugar oversaw a sprawling, privately held empire comprising real estate holdings, retail businesses, performance venues, and other investment- and arts-oriented enterprises.

Dr. Kyna Donohue and Dr. Michael O'Brien are residents at Tufts Children's Hospital.

Backlash grows after Tufts announces closure of children’s hospital

The decision to close Tufts Children’s Hospital has triggered a backlash from doctors, nurses, and families mourning the impending loss of a beloved institution and worried that some sick children could lose access to critical care.

Boston's median one-bedroom rent is at an all-time high, just $130 behind San Francisco.

Boston’s rental market has reached an all-time high

Rents here have bounced back since early in the pandemic, rebounding faster than West Coast cities that have typically been even pricier.

At the US Supreme Court, Justice Stephen Breyer has been the dean of pragmatism.

With pragmatism, Breyer brought real-world justice to the high court

In choosing a replacement, President Biden should keep front of mind the legacy that Breyer leaves on the court as his tenure nears its end.

How to punish Putin if Russia invades Ukraine

Teflon Charlie Baker rides off into the sunset

Scaring cats, forgetting words and authors: A bout of ‘mild’ COVID-19 strikes Globe columnist

ABDALLAH FAYYAD

A key hire shows Wu really meant her campaign promises

Takeout from Blue Mango.

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Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.

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Democracy is in danger and so are the people fighting for it, because white comfort leads to American violence
From Michelle Wu to Rachael Rollins, women of color in politics have always had to deal with debate and dissent. But it shouldn’t mean death threats and violence.

There’s a new frontier in detecting cancer: blood tests
Often called liquid biopsies, the gene-based tests from several US startups hone in on worrisome biomarkers that can signal cancer.

US delivers written response to Russia’s demands
The US delivered a formal, written response on Wednesday to Russia’s demands that NATO pull back forces from Eastern Europe and bar Ukraine from ever joining the alliance, amid escalating military tensions in the region.

Innovation Economy
Local startups are attracting more VC money than ever. So why aren’t people happier about the boom?
The cumulative toll of the past two years has led to widespread pandemic burnout.

DEVRA FIRST
A new generation of chefs is embracing — and updating — the classic American Chinese restaurant
Is American Chinese food true to the rich regional cuisines of China itself? No. It has evolved into a delicious cuisine in its own right, in the same way that, say, American Italian food has.

‘This is crazy’: New Hampshire separatists call for state to secede from union
A long-shot proposal by a group of separatists to make New Hampshire its own independent nation was likely killed in committee at the end of last week, following a packed public hearing that consisted of approximately three hours of testimony.

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Will Good maneuvered his wheelchair down a South Boston street while going to get lunch with his partner, Vita Brown. Good was paralyzed when he was a passenger in an Uber that crashed.

Uber passenger paralyzed in crash sues company for $63 million

Will Good’s lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court, demands a jury trial and seeks $63 million in damages, including severe physical, mental, and emotional injuries, extraordinary pain and suffering, and permanent disability.

TOM FARRAGHER
A Berkshire forest blossoms into a new kind of graveyard
Florida, Mass., is home to a new-fangled cemetery on stunning, tree-studded land.

It’s skating season on lakes, ponds. Here’s how to stay safe.
The New England tradition comes with risks.

Shirley Leung & Larry Edelman
Charlie Baker won’t call it a clawback. But the state still wants unemployment money returned.
After incorrectly issuing billions in jobless benefits during the pandemic, the state is telling people they need to repay the money.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Stacy Waldman collects, buys, and sells "found" photos and other ephemera under the name House of Mirth Photos in Easthampton. She is holding some of the photographs from her personal collection of women with frizzy hair.

‘There’s a collector for everything’: House of Mirth helps lost and found photos find a home

Get your groove on in DJ simulator Fuser, where you can mix tunes from Boston natives like Donna Summer (shown in 2009) and Bell Biv DeVoe.

Warm up, game on, and rock out: 10 video games featuring Boston-bred bands and artists

Persian Eggs With Spiced Beef and Tomatoes

COOKING | MAGAZINE

Recipes: 4 international egg dishes great for breakfast or dinner

Artist Agnieszka Pilat with Spot and one of her paintings of the Boston Dynamics robot.

How the Boston Dynamics robot Spot became one artist’s muse — then, her assistant

Special Projects

Into the Red illustration.

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

Under the wheel

This is the story of Anthony Pledger and his mother, of Anthony’s lives and deaths, of Anthony and me.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Senator Kyrsten Sinema declined to betray her principles.

There’s a phrase for senators like Kyrsten Sinema

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida knows a primary rule of demagoguery — fuel irrational fears as a means of domination.

Ron DeSantis — white supremacy’s helicopter parent

Anti-Trump protestors drive through Guilford, Maine.

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Another way to say ‘trump’

A door riddled with bullet holes in an abandoned home in Michoacan state, Mexico.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The looming challenge of Mexico

Participants in the Pass the Work and Family Mobility Act Rally hold signs on the steps of the Massachusetts State House on July 29, 2020.

MARCELA GARCÍA

A simple card that drives conservatives crazy

The Muddy River as it emerges beneath Perkins Street from its source in Jamaica Pond.

IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

Set the underground rivers free

Metro

First responders mourn death of 34-year-old South Boston EMT

Boston’s first responders are mourning the loss of Matthew Clancy, a 34-year-old EMT from South Boston.

Governor Charlie Baker proposes nearly $700 million in tax breaks for residents as part of state budget plan

Here are some of the details about the breaks for parents, seniors, low-income workers, and renters. The plan would need the approval of the Democratic-controlled Legislature before becoming law.

Mayor Michelle Wu names former San Francisco environmental official Tiffany Chu as chief of staff

Tiffany Chu is a former commissioner of the San Francisco Department of the Environment and former CEO and co-founder of the transportation planning software platform Remix.

Boston unions file appeal regarding vaccination mandate for city workforce

In the latest chapter of their fight against Boston’s vaccination mandate, a trio of municipal unions Wednesday filed an appeal of a recent court decision that rejected their attempt to block the enforcement of the Wu administration’s requirement for city workers.

Sports

Will the Patriots Slap the franchise tag on cornerback J.C. Jackson?

What does the Patriots’ calendar look like for the next few months?

From the combine to the start of the new league year to the draft, here are the important dates to look for.

Terry Francona and Jon Lester both did great things in Boston — but enough to get them in the Hall of Fame?

With David Ortiz in, who will be the next to sport a Red Sox hat on his Hall of Fame plaque?

Roger Clemens still has a shot in committee. Jon Lester and Dustin Pedroia will merit consideration. Or it could be a manager (Terry Francona).

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German soccer coaches banned for using fake vaccine passes

After giving so much to Red Sox fans, no one deserves the Hall call more than David Ortiz

Business

Larry Edelman | The 2-minute drill

Fed says interest rates will rise ‘soon’

By taking some steam out of the economy, the Federal Reserve hopes to ease the pressure on prices, making staples such as food, energy, and housing easier to afford.

Amazon is ramping up its push for legalizing marijuana

Amazon is channeling its influence in Washington to drum up bipartisan support for an unlikely cause: legalizing marijuana.

Innovation Economy

Local startups are attracting more VC money than ever. So why aren’t people happier about the boom?

Boston’s rental market has reached an all-time high

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‘Health equity tourists’: How white scholars are colonizing research on health disparities
A STAT investigation shows that researchers with little or no background or training in health equity research are rushing in to scoop up grants and publish papers.

Winter is coming, again: What to expect from Covid-19 as the season looms
STAT spoke with infectious disease experts and others about what to expect from Covid-19 as the seasons change.

DISTANCED: Pandemic stories of Black life in the rural South
Photographer Bethany Mollenkof spent six months documenting the impact of Covid-19 on residents of rural Black communities in the South.

Groundbreaking arm amputation surgery makes a ‘phantom’ hand seem real
The procedure aims to restore proprioception, the ability to sense where our limbs are in space and how fast and forcefully they’re moving.

The 30 best comfort foods you’ll find at Boston area restaurants

For small restaurants, Guy Fieri and ‘Triple D’ are ‘the gift that keeps on giving’

Learn about January’s wolf moon on a 30-minute naturalist-guided Lunar New Year Wild Walk.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do in and around Boston, Jan. 24-30

Before it was redesigned, this primary bedroom in a historic Mission Hill brownstone had too much brown furniture and too little ambiance.

Home design: Turning a bland Mission Hill bedroom into a refuge

metro

People marched alongside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool before a rally against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Jan. 23, 2022, in Washington.

Boston unions file appeal regarding vaccination mandate for city workforce

‘Walking into the lion’s den’: Cities and towns say they need help as climate change dangers grow

New Bedford’s former acting fire chief fired for ‘putting on an act’ to get injury leave benefits

sports

Fitting on Hall of Fame announcement day, Jalen Brown fires a baseball pass to an open teammate as the Celtics made quick work of the Kings at TD Garden on Tuesday.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown nearly outscore Kings on their own as Celtics cruise

Beverly boys’ basketball finds second wind, shuts down Peabody to remain perfect

Antonio Brown rips Bruce Arians, says Buccaneers offered him $200,000 to ‘go to the crazy house’

business

An image from EndeavorRx, a video game released by Boston-based Akili Interactive.

Boston startup with video game treatment for ADHD plans to go public

Over 10 billion COVID vaccine doses administered across globe

US stocks climb as investors wait on Fed decision

politics

President Joe Biden.

Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman on the Supreme Court. Two other factors may also influence his final pick

Navy discharges 1st active duty sailors for vaccine refusal

‘It’s time for a Black woman on the Supreme Court’: Praise, speculation swirl amid news of Breyer’s retirement

Nation

President Joe Biden.

Biden has pledged to nominate a Black woman on the Supreme Court. Two other factors may also influence his final pick

Amazon is ramping up its push for legalizing marijuana

Boston unions file appeal regarding vaccination mandate for city workforce

World

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke about Russia and Ukraine during a briefing at the State Department in Washington, DC, on January 26, 2022.

US delivers written response to Russia’s demands

Over 10 billion COVID vaccine doses administered across globe

Sweden extends COVID curbs to February to tackle rampant spread

opinion

Senator Kyrsten Sinema declined to betray her principles.

There’s a phrase for senators like Kyrsten Sinema

Enough talk. Implement the city vaccine mandate.

May I have a word: Another way to say ‘trump’

lifestyle

Maple sap collects in a bucket at Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon.

Embracing the short, sweet maple season

These art enthusiasts are also world travelers

3 places we supported this week

food & dining

Takeout from Blue Mango.

3 places we supported this week

A new generation of chefs is embracing — and updating — the classic American Chinese restaurant

Get Tasting Counter’s preserves, sauces, and vinegars to use at home

travel

Maple sap collects in a bucket at Mass Audubon's Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon.

Embracing the short, sweet maple season

These art enthusiasts are also world travelers

‘We’re off to a very robust start’: On opening day, thousands book Martha’s Vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2022

Arts

Richard Avedon, "Audrey Hepburn and Art Buchwald, with Simone D'Aillencourt, Frederick Eberstadt, Barbara Mullen, and Dr. Reginald Kernan, evening dresses by Balmain, Dior, and Patou, Maxim's, Paris, August 1959."

Judy Glickman Lauder gifts 600-plus photographs to Portland Museum of Art

How the Boston Dynamics robot Spot became one artist’s muse — then, her assistant

10 museum must-sees

Books

New novel ‘Devil House’ looks at our true crime obsessions

Jabari Asim: an ‘eclectic, voracious’ reader

Science, fiction, and fantasy blend in ‘A Snake Falls to Earth’

Movies

Clifton Collins Jr. in "Jockey."

The burden of being human in ‘Jockey’

21 film performances from 2021 worthy of an Oscar nomination

Tom Cruise’s next ‘Mission: Impossible’ films are delayed over COVID

Television

David Letterman was the host of "Late Night" from 1982-1993. He is shown after moving to CBS for the Late Show with David Letterman."

Influential ‘Late Night’ turns 40 with humor intact

A path to sobriety worth following in ‘Single Drunk Female’

Amy Schneider beats Matt Amodio’s streak on ‘Jeopardy!’

music

Kofi Boakye, 22, is preparing for his second shot at the Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night.

An enterprising Berklee pianist’s next gig: Live at the Apollo

Bad Bunny to play Fenway Park Aug. 18

Conductor Elim Chan, pianist Igor Levit offer familiar comforts and new delights at the BSO

Theater/Dance

Director Awoye Timpo (left) leads a rehearsal of the Huntington Theatre Company's "The Bluest Eye" at the Calderwood Pavilion, with actors Hadar Busia-Singleton (center) and Alexandria King.

In ‘The Bluest Eye’ at the Huntington, the challenge of capturing Toni Morrison’s unerring vision

Dramas, musicals, and a trio of blue men: 10 shows for theatergoers this winter

See dancers from all over New England during a weekend of Boston performances

globe local

A view of the Chelsea Creek where flooding occurred with water rising over the steel retaining wall spilling into the PreFlight parking lot in Chelsea in November.

‘Walking into the lion’s den’: Cities and towns say they need help as climate change dangers grow

Wake up woodchucks, and tell us how long winter’s going to last

Caffeine-fueled road rage?

Obituaries

Mr. Mugar transformed the Fourth of July celebration on the Esplanade into a nationally viewed spectacle that included fireworks.

David Mugar, philanthropist who added fireworks to Boston’s July Fourth celebration, dies at 82

Steve Schapiro, a witness, with camera, to seminal moments and people in the American tapestry, dies

Bill Owens, first Black state senator in Massachusetts, dies at 84