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Fresh powder, nice weather. What more could you want for skiing New England?

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Some South Station commuter rail fare gates sidelined by stormy weather

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$3m glass penthouse in the heart of Portland, Maine, is the most expensive condo in the city -- The penthouse unit at 547 Congress St. in Portland, Maine, occupies three levels.

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Spotlight follow-up -- 'They're virtually immune': Century-old Mass. law shields hospitals and nonprofits from major payouts -- The "charitable immunity" law has long faced criticism from lawyers and abuse victims, who argue that it allows powerful institutions to shield themselves from atoning financially for their misdeeds.

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Nurses and New York hospital system reach a tentative deal to end the city's largest nursing strike -- The hospital system said in a statement that it was pleased about a tentative settlement "that reflects our tremendous respect for our nurses."

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Boston College graduate among skiers killed in California avalanche

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Read the full Supreme Court opinion

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The Supreme Court struck down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs. Which levies are impacted?

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For American Alysa Liu, winning Olympic gold in women's figure skating was a joyful pursuit

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'Miracle' wins Gold in Globe's Olympic Reel bracket contest -- Discover the best Olympics-themed movies with The Reel Olympics!

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The overhaul of White Stadium is set to cost $325 million. How does the price compare to other soccer venues? -- In Boston, costs have jumped more than 60 percent from an initial projection of $200 million.

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Shirley Leung -- 'This is advanced stupidity': Raising Cane's fight with Boston landlord is not just about the smell of its chicken

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The state resolved a shortage of defense lawyers. Advocates warn system still 'teetering on the edge.' -- The state used financial incentives as a quick fix, but some advocates warn that the crisis is far from over.

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N.H. inventor Dean Kamen resigns from board of Vermont electric aircraft firm, after ties to Epstein revealed -- Documents released in late January showed that Kamen visited Epstein's island in 2013, and that the two traded professional favors for years.

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Woman killed in crash on Route 9 in Southborough

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A devoted mom, a hero son: Rhonda and Aidan Dorgan remembered after Pawtucket rink shooting -- "The Dorgan family represented the best of our community in so many ways," said North Providence's superintendent.

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Here's the latest about the mass shooting at a hockey game in Pawtucket

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Neo-Nazi tattoos raise questions about motivation for Pawtucket rink shooting

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A White House dinner dispute shows the hurdles for Democratic governors in dealing with Trump

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'I thought he looked sweet and shy, kind of like Harry Potter in "Goblet of Fire"' -- Will a librarian find romance at the end of this story?

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EDITORIAL - Massholes beware: Healey's traffic cams are gunning for you - Governor and a few lawmakers get behind efforts to deter speeders in this collision-prone state.

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Shira Schoenberg -- Good health care shouldn't require private donations

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IDEAS | BILLY MCENTEE -- The bygone masculinity in 'Train Dreams'

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IDEAS | FLYNN COLEMAN -- Frictionless fascism

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LETTERS -- An alternative plan for White Stadium

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Uncovering Boston's hidden Black history: A walk through time -- Reeanctors portraying 18th century writer Phillis Wheatley and other historic figures lead the way for the weekend tours.

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Boston to keep three MBTA bus routes free to ride through June, but long-term plan is unclear -- The pilot program on the 23, 28, and 29 bus routes was previously set to end by March 1.

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Police in Braintree warn of street 'takeover' planned for Friday at South Shore Plaza -- "Our primary concern upon learning of this post was public safety," police said. "Events promoted in this manner can attract a large and unpredictable crowd."

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Four state troopers facing manslaughter charges in death of recruit are suspended with pay -- The decision followed duty hearings, a State Police spokesperson said Thursday.

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'We Had a World' — of monotony

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'Wuthering Heights,' the novel, is weirder (and kinkier) than you remember

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Two Boston-area theaters revive plays from the '50s with very modern resonances

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The art of the love letter is dying, but these New Englanders are keeping the practice alive

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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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Jill Abramson -- How Trump's attempts at cancel culture could backfire, fueling Talarico's rise

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Talking honestly about gender, mental health, and violence

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EDITORIAL -- Massachusetts needs a statewide water plan

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry -- Storms in California's Sierra Nevada brought new avalanche risks after eight people died, one remained missing, and six survived.

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OLYMPICS - 'Poetic': Hilary Knight, in her final Olympics, gives gold medal-winning Team USA the chance it needed - What was Knight thinking when her tying goal went in? "We're going to win the game," she said.

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OLYMPICS -- Winter Olympics Day 15 primer: Are we going to have another United States-Canada hockey game for a gold medal?

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TARA SULLIVAN -- US-Canada women's hockey delivered once again with another gold-medal game for the ages. This time it went the Americans' way.

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Revolution -- Despite disappointing record in season openers, Revolution and new coach Marko Mitrovic optimistic heading to Nashville

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Social media companies face legal reckoning over mental health harms to children -- Some of the biggest players from Meta to TikTok are facing federal and state trials that seek to hold them responsible for harming children's mental health.

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda

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Trump has other tariff options after Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes

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On the cover -- Ultraprocessing. Dyes. Sugars. An expert helped me navigate the grocery store.

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KARA BASKIN -- The GLP-1 dream is over. What now, for patients who've relied on it for weight loss?

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THE BIG DAY -- When a wedding column takes a tragic turn

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THE HEALTH ISSUE -- A rare illness haunts generations of Massachusetts families

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Winter's not done with us yet: Here's the timing of Friday's wintry mess, and the latest on Monday's storm threat

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Mass. issued new guidelines for timeout rooms in schools. Parents, advocates say they 'fall short'

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A doctor watches his 28-year-old daughter suffer from long COVID. He clings fiercely to hope.

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It's clear Red Sox management still needs to work on its messaging, and other thoughts

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Four story lines to follow at the MIAA divisional wrestling championships

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Meet Tyler Uberstine, the most unlikely member of the Red Sox' spring training roster

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Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, AP-NORC poll finds

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Nearly 3.4 million pounds of recalled Trader Joe's chicken fried rice products may contain glass

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Mass. Democrats praise Supreme Court ruling blocking Trump's tariffs. Follow live updates.

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What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane?

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Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

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Police search Mountbatten-Windsor's former home a day after his arrest

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Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines and will use them to defend against Russia

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Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian American, officials and witnesses say

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I won't let AI dominate my Harvard education

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The joy of slow writing

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More accountability at the Supreme Court? Not so much.

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In Massachusetts, child care costs are out of reach for most working parents

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Love Letters Classics: He's in a funk

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In Wrexham, Wales, raise a glass to Ryan Reynolds. He bought the soccer team, and tourism took off.

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At CambridgeSide's Gato Exotico, affordable escapism fueled by margaritas and mischief

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Left-handed gloves from Dunkin', a Wang Theatre commemorative book, and more news you may have missed

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Escape winter's bitter grip at these cozy local hotels

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A tale of mosques, markets, and megacities on a cruise to the Persian Gulf

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Meanwhile, in Portmeirion, a circa 1967 cult classic draws them in

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In Portland, Ming Smith makes light cascade and darkness abide

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An historic refuge for Black artists in Boston celebrates, with its future in doubt

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At MIT, a deepfake film about a moon disaster that's both frightening and weirdly inspiring

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The best local book events this week

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Caroline Light wants to reclaim the phrase 'stand your ground'

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Oscar nominated documentary shorts focus on Gaza, Ukraine, school shootings ... and donkeys

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Jennifer Garner's mystery thriller, a new 'Predator,' plus more movies and shows to stream this wintry weekend

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On 'Grey's Anatomy,' Eric Dane achieved the impossible as McSteamy

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Why music is so key to figure skating's popularity — and how that music is changing

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Andrew Ranken, whose drumming powered the Pogues, dies

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Tracy Bonham casts off past 'Burdens' with a spring residency at the Burren

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'I was in excruciating pain': ART sued by Black actor who alleges the theater caused lasting damage to her hair

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Experts warn of sepsis dangers after sudden death of newlywed

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Massachusetts fired its elder affairs chief. Now she's taking the state to court.

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Jo Ann Bass, matriarch of Joe's Stone Crab in Miami Beach, dies at 94

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Leila Shahid, first female Palestinian ambassador, dies in France at 76

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