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Welcome to "MAYEnard," but only on Super Bowl Sunday -- The town's Select Board voted Tuesday night to change its name for Feb. 8 to honor New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

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Patriots fans outraged at Fanatics over Super Bowl replica jerseys, prompting apology

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Legal groups sue Galvin, accusing him of not producing data on voting in Mass. jails -- A pair of groups sued Secretary of State William F. Galvin on Tuesday, asking the state's highest court to force his office to publish what they say are long overdue reports on jail-based voting.

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NO. 11 WAREHAM 88, NO. 7 BISHOP FEEHAN 70 -- Behind 24 points from Aaron Cote, No. 11 Wareham boys' basketball earns benchmark win vs. No. 7 Bishop Feehan

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In Greater Boston, a temporary court reprieve and a legal limbo for Haitians

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Recipe: At Super Bowl halftime, snack on spicy ranch tuna salad tucked into sub rolls

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Trump repeats call to 'nationalize' elections, as White House walks it back -- The White House said that Trump was referring to legislation that would require voters to prove US citizenship, but the president has not mentioned the bill.

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

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Records confirm ICE eyeing massive warehouse for regional detention facility in Merrimack, N.H.

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Brothers of Renee Good, woman killed by immigration officer, call for action in Congress

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Snow up to your chest, monstrous potholes, an overwhelmed T: It's no winter wonderland out there -- Getting around Boston isn't easy. Adding snow and slush to the mix makes it a complete nightmare.

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Boston should buy snow-melting machines for cleanup after storms, city councilor says

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Longtime Patriots assistant Dante Scarnecchia sizes up offensive line's Super Bowl matchup vs. Seahawks' defensive front -- "They've had their moments; good moments and bad moments," Scarnecchia said of the Patriots' offensive linemen. He looks at the Seattle defensive front as the ultimate challenge.

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft not selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Six manholes explode in Back Bay, prompting evacuation of four buildings -- No one was injured, but officers found low levels of carbon monoxide in several of the buildings, an official said.

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Questions remain about therapist's role in Shelby Hewitt's deception -- What responsibility, if any, does her longtime therapist bear for failing to stop — or detect — the hoax?

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Shelby Hewitt, accused of posing as a teenager to attend three Boston schools, pleads guilty to forgery, identity fraud

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - Slightly colder air moves in Wednesday, but New England staves off the frigid weather for now - Although temperatures will be just below freezing, we're going to see an abundance of sunshine over the next several days.

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Sun unleashes one of its most powerful solar flares to date

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Millbury police officer shot during response to barricaded suspect at Spencer shopping plaza, police say

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Relatives of three Mass. women who died on vacation in Belize file wrongful death suit against resort and Expedia

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Leominster restaurant owner among four charged with SNAP benefit fraud

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Celtics 110, Mavericks 100 -- Jaylen Brown helps Celtics withstand Cooper Flagg and Mavericks in opener of Texas two-game trip -- Brown led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds while Flagg led the Mavericks with a game-high 36 points in the Celtics' 110-100 victory.

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Celtics trading Anfernee Simons to the Bulls for center Nikola Vucevic

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RENÉE GRAHAM - Celebrating the Black history that Trump wants to erase - Black people don't need the acknowledgement of presidents to recognize their own greatness.

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IDEAS | John Mac Ghlionn -- Conservatives see the bogeyman of communism everywhere

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Jill Abramson -- Don Lemon's arrest was wrong, but his reporting raises questions

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Amid economic warning signs, Healey talks Trump

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EDITORIAL -- A threat to Haitian workers is a threat to the Massachusetts economy

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Officials identify four of six victims in deadly Bangor plane crash -- After landing in Bangor to refuel, the private jet crashed on takeoff.

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Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her will -- Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday at her home in Tucson, Arizona. Officials said she was of sound mind and "isn't someone who just wandered off."

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Vermont Senate narrowly confirms Supreme Court nominee criticized for role in Öztürk, Mahdawi cases -- Michael Drescher, a former federal prosecutor, was confirmed after the state's lieutenant governor cast a tie-breaking vote.

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Jill Biden's first husband charged with killing wife in domestic dispute at their Delaware home -- William Stevenson remains in jail after failing to post $500,000 bail after his arrest Monday on first-degree murder charges.

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Martha's Vineyard parents file wrongful death suit against babysitter who allegedly left toddler alone for hours -- Aimee Cotton also faces manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the death of the 2-year-old in March.

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What's the median income in your Mass. city or town? Here's what the data show. -- Explore the data for your city or town.

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GLOBE MAGAZINE - Want to get into a great college? Try being rich, male, and a champion squash player. A 2023 Supreme Court decision barred colleges from considering race in deciding who gets in. But what has resulted is anything but equitable.

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Need a restaurant with comfortable seats? We've got your back. -- Don't let your next meal cause a muscle spasm. Ahead, a list of places to go with supportive, comfy chairs.

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Boston classical music wins big at Grammys

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Watch Bad Bunny's speeches, Trevor Noah's monologue, plus more memorable moments from Sunday's Grammys

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Watch: 'Friends,' Seinfeld' stars join Ben Affleck in teaser for Dunkin's 2026 Super Bowl commercial

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Catherine O'Hara could always land the joke

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Boston Globe Spotlight Team - Nearly 250 patients at top Mass. hospitals say they were abused by a renowned doctor. Why wasn't he stopped sooner? A Globe Spotlight investigation found the state's medical establishment missed key warning signs.

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Why Trump and the MAGA movement turned against Harvard -- Over a decade of political and cultural upheaval, America's most powerful university grew vulnerable to attack. There were warning signs.

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Why the middle class is disappearing in Massachusetts -- The middle class in Massachusetts is being hollowed out. Driving the squeeze is a stratospheric rise in inequality.

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Water is coming for the Seaport; the whole city will be poorer for it. -- Buildings in the Seaport fund one-tenth of Boston's property-tax base. Flood waters and sea level rise will soon put that at risk.

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IDEAS | MICHELINE MAYNARD -- Trump is trying to kill electric cars. A coalition is emerging to fight back.

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IDEAS | ZOE YU -- Hinge is the new LinkedIn

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- The domestic terrorist in the White House

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL -- East Boston basketball celebrates a grand total (Kai Lau Quan) and a grand career (Mike Rubin) -- Lau Qua, a senior guard, netted his 1,000th career point in a loss to Charlestown and Rubin had the East Boston court named in his honor.

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FOXBOROUGH 49, OLIVER AMES 36 -- With depth on display, Foxborough girls' basketball runs to 14-0 with Hockomock win over Oliver Ames

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NBA -- Report: James Harden to Cavaliers, Darius Garland to Clippers in deal of All-Star guards

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TALKING POINTS - Wu's former campaign manager to lead Boston Public Market - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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'It's all talk': At Harvard, Trump's $1 billion demand is just the latest in seemingly endless negotiations

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INNOVATION BEAT -- 'It seems like a doomsday': Elon Musk's latest crazy plan is out of this world

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CONNECTIONS -- Lessons from a life of pond skating in New England

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- Youth sports were good for kids. Then came the private club teams.

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VALUE BATTLE -- Does Market Basket have the best sub deal? Is Starbucks worth it? We put them to the test.

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Mayor Wu kicks off the 100th Black History Month in Boston in a yearly celebration

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Patriots players, fans and media attend Super Bowl LX opening night in San Jose

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UK police open criminal investigation into politician Peter Mandelson over alleged leaks to Epstein

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

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Suspected norovirus outbreak reported at assisted living facility in Wayland

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown. Here's how Tuesday played out.

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Trump scolds CNN's Kaitlan Collins for 'not smiling'

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Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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More parents are rejecting a lifesaving vitamin shot for newborns

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A phantom humming noise has a Connecticut city at wit's end

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Coca-Cola, cat food, tampons. The missing goods of military-run Myanmar.

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'Biblical diseases' could resurge in Africa, health officials fear

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Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

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Wu, City Council should make sure police watchdog has bite

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California's proposed billionaire tax has ultrarich in full panic mode

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The JAG Corps is not a Justice Department reserve

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Psychosis diagnoses have risen among young Canadians, data show

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Research finds interaction with father, not mother, affects child health

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When your 'honeymoon' includes studying for finals

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Food entrepreneur Catherine Smart has a clever new podcast for busy brains

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The cold, very ugly truth about winter hats

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Stuck in the winter doldrums? These photos will put you in a Key West state of mind.

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Is it possible to find Zen within a sprawling family resort?

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From an age of reason and tumult, came the fantastical and occult

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The PRC kicks off its 50th anniversary with 'Your Work Here 2026'

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Marian Goodman, eminent New York art dealer, dies at 97

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In Naeem Murr's latest, immigrants and refugees face the end of the American dream

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X.J. Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dies at 96

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What can we learn from the trees that witnessed our history?

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Looking back at 'The Warriors,' the quintessentially New York movie inspiring the Patriots' winning season

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson bring 'The Drama' to Boston in first trailer for their new movie

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Kinnane Brothers go Hollywood with Kevin James' 'Solo Mio'

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'Heated Rivalry' musical parody slated for off-Broadway in March

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This week's TV: A new Henry Louis Gates Jr. docuseries, Keke Palmer in 'The 'Burbs,' and yes, the Super Bowl

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Chuck Negron, lead singer on 'Joy to the World' and other Three Dog Night hits, dies at 83

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Noah Kahan, Tim McGraw announce Fenway Park concerts

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An electrifying 'Some Like It Hot' at the Opera House

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Onstage and in her new special, Janet McNamara wants to win you over

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Thermo Fisher to close Franklin plant, lay off 80 workers

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Linda Wilson, final president of Radcliffe as a separate college, dies at 89

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