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HIGH SCHOOL SKIING -- Brookline's Leigh Niedeck goes wire to wire to capture MIAA girls' Nordic skiing title -- Niedeck crossed the finish line in 22 minutes 51.6 seconds, with teammate Rachael Strock the runner-up 90 seconds behind. Mount Greylock had the boys' winner and swept the team titles.7 minutes ago
TALKING POINTS - Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.7 minutes ago
Neiman's no more. Copley Place's front door to get new look as luxury anchor closes.7 minutes ago
In the Olympic men's hockey tournament, this might be Team USA's best squad ever11 hours ago
AI can make employees more productive but in harmful ways, new study finds7 minutes ago
These maps show how much snow to expect by Wednesday morning2 hours ago
Lingering snow showers expected Wednesday. Some areas to see slick roads for the morning commute.2 hours ago
Massachusetts Education Secretary stepping down after three years in role -- Secretary Patrick Tutwiler will step down Friday. The leadership shakeup comes at a critical time for state public schools.37 minutes ago
A bachelor's degree in three years? Massachusetts takes a step in that direction. -- The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday voted to allow colleges and universities to offer bachelor's degree programs requiring fewer than the standard 120 credits.2 hours ago
Hampshire College 'hopes to live.' Can it survive? -- Supporters of the beloved, iconoclastic school are hoping for the best while bracing for the worst.7 hours ago
In latest blow to Moderna, FDA refuses to review Cambridge biotech firm's new flu vaccine54 minutes ago
Stranded hikers rescued from life-threatening cold on Vermont mountain3 hours ago
R.I. Assembly votes for $18 million public backstop to save two hospitals1 hour ago
Mass. homes leaking as ice dams return, overwhelming contractors -- Heavy snowfall and long stretches of thawing and freezing have created the ideal conditions for ice dams that send water backing up under roofs and seeping down through ceilings and inside walls.37 minutes ago
KEVIN CULLEN -- An American dream morphs into a nightmare -- Seamus Culleton, an Irish immigrant married to a US citizen last year and living in Boston for more than 20 years, has been held in squalor in Texas for five months.2 hours ago
'Just resign': Bipartisan outrage grows over Commerce Secretary Lutnick ties to Epstein, including visit to island -- Some lawmakers accuse Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick of deliberately misleading the public about the extent of his connection to Jeffrey Epstein.1 hour ago
'Unnecessarily violent': Immigration chiefs dodge questions about excessive force during congressional hearing -- The questioning before a key House committee illustrated the growing frustration over President Trump's mass deportation agenda.1 hour ago
Governor Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days. Follow live updates.2 hours ago
Will Campbell explains why he didn't speak to media after Super Bowl -- Seattle's pass rush steamrolled Campbell for 14 pressures on 53 dropbacks (26.4 percent), according to the NFL's Next Gen Stats.2 hours ago
Maxim Naumov makes an emotional Olympic debut one year after losing parents in plane crash -- While a long shot to make the top 10 at the Olympics, the 24-year-old Naumov had one of the best short programs of his career.3 hours ago
Garrett Crochet amped about revamped Red Sox starting rotation: 'There's a lot to like there'50 minutes ago
SHERYL JULIAN -- The story behind the famous Marry Me Chicken and its many variations9 hours ago
RENÉE GRAHAM - Trump and the racism that binds him to his followers - The president's refusal to apologize for a disgusting video that targeted the Obamas is his valentine to his base.4 hours ago
Joseph E. Aoun -- Students are AI natives. Why aren't their colleges?16 hours ago
IDEAS | SEBASTIAN JUNGER -- Sebastian Junger on the seven lives lost aboard Gloucester's Lily Jean6 hours ago
EDITORIAL -- The budgets for the bus go up and up16 hours ago
JOAN VENNOCHI -- Some non-football, post-Super Bowl thoughts16 hours ago
Mass. auditor sues Democratic legislative leaders for refusing to comply with voter-approved probe -- State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is suing fellow Democrats for refusing to comply with her effort to audit the Legislature.7 hours ago
THE FINE PRINT - Prediction market company files federal lawsuit against Massachusetts - Polymarket, based in New York, wants a declaration that it can engage in the sports-betting market here, days after a judge ruled against Kalshi, a competitor.3 hours ago
'Something's got to give': Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports rent control ballot measure -- Wu on Tuesday for the first time publicly backed a proposal that is moving toward the November ballot.2 hours ago
From empty office buildings to hotels: Developers eye bringing luxury hospitality to downtown Boston -- An unused law firm office on Atlantic Ave. is the latest in a string of office-to-hotel conversions planned for downtown Boston.2 hours ago
Judge denies recusal motion from N. Andover police officer shot after allegedly pointing a gun at colleague -- In denying the request, officials said the judge in question isn't slated to preside over the case when it goes to trial next month.2 hours ago
The Big Day - Excuse me, I believe you have my stapler: How a borrowed item led to love and marriage - From high-achieving high school sweethearts to husband and wife.7 hours ago
'Kind of amazing.' A brain game can cut dementia risk by 25 percent, study shows. -- Here's what else can help you lower your chances of developing Alzheimer's.11 hours ago
BETH TEITELL - A $24 cup of coffee has landed in Boston. Is it worth the price tag? George Howell's exalted brew raises the eternal question of American luxury: When does craftsmanship turn into self-parody?7 hours ago
AI-generated campaign attacks are here. So far, Massachusetts has no laws to restrict them. -- Some Democratic leaders want to more aggressively regulate AI in campaign materials as opponents increasingly wield it to attack Governor Maura Healey.10 hours ago
Boston-born 'A Different World' star Jasmine Guy dishes on filming 'Good Will Dunkin'' ad with Ben Affleck1 day ago
Photos: See Ann Michael Maye, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Tom Brady, and more stars at Super Bowl LX1 day ago
Super Bowl 2026 commercials: Watch this year's star-studded ads4 days ago
Michael Keaton goes full Batman for Hasty Pudding's Man of the Year ceremony at Harvard3 days ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
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.1 month ago
Grace Moreno, Zoila Gomez, and Claudia Quintero -- Healey draws a line against ICE overreach1 day ago
Eugene Scott -- Has Trump protected religion — or just politicized it?1 day ago
IDEAS | ZOE YU -- Hinge is the new LinkedIn9 days ago
IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston2 months ago
POST Commission suspends 4 academy staffers charged in connection with death of State Police recruit -- Four instructors with the State Police Academy are charged with involuntary manslaughter.5 hours ago
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL -- Isiah Kiner-Falefa joins Red Sox with eye toward postseason return to create better memory than 2025 World Series ending -- Kiner-Falefa finished last year with the Blue Jays, and their Game 7 loss to the Dodgers "was definitely heart-breaking." The infielder's one-year Red Sox deal is now official.2 hours ago
Olympics -- Silver medal feels golden to Southborough curler Korey Dropkin after US mixed doubles team edged by Sweden in final -- It came down to the final stone in the final end by the Swedes, who successfully knocked the Americans' only hope out of the house.50 minutes ago
Vermont's Ben Ogden follows in his inspiration's footsteps with first US men's cross-country skiing medal in 50 years9 hours ago
Unlocked list may speed formation of app-based drivers union54 minutes ago
PERSPECTIVE -- Forgetful of names? You're not alone. And you can fight back.8 hours ago
KARA MILLER -- Want to get into a great college? Try being rich, male, and a champion squash player.6 days ago
PERSPECTIVE -- Taking the leap: Why more Black women are making the move to live abroad5 days ago
Storm timeline: Here's when the snow is forecast to start in your area7 hours ago
Red Sox' plans for Kristian Campbell call for outfield work throughout spring training20 minutes ago
Boston City Hall Plaza announced as site of World Cup FanFest5 hours ago
Tensions flare over cannabis testing lab treatment2 hours ago
Boston Dynamics CEO steps down as robotics firm looks for new leader2 hours ago
Republican cash edge threatens to swamp Democrats in the midterms2 hours ago
Texas will be the country's political laboratory in 2026. Voting there begins in 3 weeks.3 hours ago
FBI releases surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie's porch1 hour ago
2 to 3 cups of coffee a day may reduce dementia risk. But not if it's decaf.54 minutes ago
AMA joins effort to launch vaccine science review amid CDC turmoil1 hour ago
Amid US pressure, Nicaragua blocks once-popular route from Cuba1 hour ago
What to know about Canada's new bridge to Detroit that Trump hates2 hours ago
Israelis protest surge in gun crime within Arab community2 hours ago
Most insurance claim denials are due to clerical error. The system needs to be simplified.4 hours ago
Trump isn't actually trying to reduce crime16 hours ago
Competition and health care: Bigger isn't always better16 hours ago
At 24, how do you know if someone is 'the one'?1 day ago
A $24 cup of coffee has landed in Boston. Is it worth the price tag?1 day ago
Laura Maioglio, whose restaurant was a theater district mainstay, dies at 936 hours ago
Fire at Newport's historic Castle Hill ruled accidental, R.I. fire marshal says1 day ago
A heartfelt way to show affection? Handcrafted chocolate treats.14 hours ago
Harry Lighton on being taken hostage, his carsick brother, and Werther's Originals3 days ago
Fire at historic Castle Hill Inn prompts evacuation in Newport4 days ago
We went from 'Titanic vibes' to treasured memories. This is our Alaska family cruise comeback story.4 days ago
Photography in a flash13 hours ago
The vivid, mournful dreams of Cuban painter Wifredo Lam, an artist ahead of his time, but at home in ours4 days ago
When keyboards are key5 days ago
Judges toss accuser's civil suits against Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer, citing jurisdiction3 hours ago
Getting by with a little help — and sometimes, a lot of harm — from our friends7 hours ago
The best local book events this week8 hours ago
In 'Pillion', a shy bloke's heart belongs to daddy8 hours ago
Hollywood braces for a new round of labor talks1 day ago
'Wuthering Heights' is a withering sight1 day ago
You don't need the 20 seconds you gain by skipping the credits sequence5 hours ago
'Soul Power' tells the story of how the ABA helped create the modern NBA1 day ago
Fred Smith, who left Blondie for the band Television, dies at 779 hours ago
Yes, there was a real wedding during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show1 day ago
Kate Hamill's 'Little Women' adaptation imagines a Jo March with more options5 hours ago
Patrolling the dark corners of the web, at a steep personal cost, in Urban's 'The Moderate'1 day ago
Mass General Brigham primary care doctors ask lawmakers for help with union fight13 hours ago
The final frontier? A push is on to make Mass. a hub for 'space medicine.'6 hours ago
Eli Lilly to buy Watertown biotech Orna Therapeutics for $2.4 billion1 day ago
Trailblazing atmospheric scientist at Harvard was 'a titan in the scientific world'12 hours ago
