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'It's hard right now': In Boston, a scientific conference spiked with Trump anxiety and questions about the future

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What are 'indirect costs,' the money the NIH is trying to slash from science research?

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Who is getting hit by the flu? See the latest data and charts. -- COVID, RSV, and the common cold are also wreaking havoc.

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These maps break down the snow, ice and wintry mix coming from this weekend storm

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ICE arrested a migrant accused of child rape, two years after he was placed on home arrest by state -- ICE did not say why it had not previously sought to detain Jose Fernando-Perez, who was placed on house arrest in 2022.

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Mark Golden -- Why criticizing Israel is not antisemitic

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Forecast | Dave Epstein and Ken Mahan - Another weekend storm is headed toward New England. Here's what to expect. We will see more snow, a wintry mix and rain from this long-duration storm through Sunday.

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NH POLITICS - Right-to-work bill killed by Republican-controlled New Hampshire House

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'As wrong as it is reckless': Dem. AGs blast Vance for claiming that judges can't 'control' President Trump's power

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A cold winter stalls New England's recovery from our summer-fall drought

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Judge says lethal injection doesn't violate rights of man on death row, avoids firing squad question

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Who will check Trump? The Supreme Court (maybe)

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R.I.'s home sales went up last year for the first time since the start of the pandemic

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In dramatic overhaul, Cambridge becomes one of the first cities in Mass. to eliminate single-family zoning

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Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

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Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies

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I spent a night at the real 'White Lotus' Thailand.

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'They steal people's money and their hearts': Romance scams targeting Mass. seniors on the rise -- As more people go online to seek romantic relationships, and transferring money has gotten easier and less traceable, an increasing number across the country — particularly older people — have fallen victim to fake romance schemes.

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How to protect yourself against the flu wave gripping Mass.

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Chilly school vacation week ahead with wind chills dropping into the single digits

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'You can't put the New England Patriots into a blind trust': Josh Kraft's mayoral bid raises concerns about conflicts -- Should Kraft win the city's highest office, his ties to his family and its businesses will be hard to ignore.

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Josh Kraft's tax break for 'good landlords' already exists, and the Boston City Council just voted for it

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Mass General Brigham layoffs were a long time coming, but they're still painful for many -- While there might not have been sufficient financial pressure for the sprawling 12-hospital system to overcome the hurdles of integration before, there certainly is now.

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Shannon O'Brien would 'bully' and 'abuse her colleagues' as top cannabis regulator, treasurer said in firing her -- State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg also pointed to examples of O'Brien making racially inappropriate comments to staff.

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State Police trooper charged with thefts ordered to stay away from Target stores -- The trooper allegedly stole over $1,000 from Target stores by "skip scanning," or intentionally not scanning items in self-checkout lanes, police said.

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BOLD TYPES -- For Encore casino, sports betting hasn't been as lucrative as expected -- Encore president Jenny Holaday said at a BU event that in-person sports betting has made less money than executives thought it would.

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Authorities investigating after woman's body was found on Salisbury Beach

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Bald eagle in Mass. euthanized after testing positive for bird flu

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CONNECTIONS -- From Timothy Leary to Melkite seminarians, my house has a storied history of occupants -- Days after moving into our century-old home, we found a dusty metal box in the basement. What treasure could it hold?

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3 martinis to try in R.I. for Valentine's Day

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Dinner with Cupid -- Blind date: 'I tried to keep an open mind' -- Will his vegan lifestyle turn off a cheeseburger fan's appetite for romance?

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part 1 - A Boston gang feud exploded into an epidemic of violence, until some of those responsible helped find a way to stop it - The story of Boston's Cape Verdean war has never been fully told or understood, in large part because the players involved haven't talked much about it — until now.

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Their brother's death in the Cape Verdean gang war sparks another violent chapter. When would it end?

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'I don't want to fight no more': Members of the Outlaws take stock of the destruction — and seek atonement

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EDITORIAL - Bravo to Cambridge for ending single-family-only zoning - The city's move will create more housing and provide a valuable model for other cities in the Commonwealth.

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Edward J. Markey -- Elon Musk's place in the Constitution

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David D'Alessandro -- Want corporations to support DEI? Show us the money.

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Paul M. Barrett -- Why you should worry about Elon Musk's campaign against a federal judge

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IDEAS | MIKE MARIANI -- The mistake Democrats keep making about character

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New game - KenKen

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When travel was treacherous for Black people: The Green Book's legacy in New England

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Podcast: Uncovering Green Book locations in New England

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Boston Globe's Black History Month Film Festival celebrates five years — and 'multitudes of Black experience'

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Black History Month takes on a new meaning with Trump in office

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Vance will meet Zelensky amid concerns about Trump-Putin talks to end the war in Ukraine

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Penny for their thoughts? Coin collectors, dealers, imagine a cent-less world. -- New England numismatists have conflicting feelings about the potential end to a coin that has survived more than 200 years of design changes, metal compositions, and increasingly well-documented worthlessness.

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Brazil's Caio Canedo once starred for Nantucket High. Now, he's got his sights on the 2026 World Cup — playing for UAE. -- If the United Arab Emirates makes the expanded field of 48, this could be a homecoming for Caio. See other players with local ties hunting for a spot.

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Chad Finn - It may get annoying at times, but let's face it: The Celtics can flip the switch any time they need to - The defending NBA champions have proven it twice over in the last week-plus, with road victories against the Cavaliers and Knicks.

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New England's students remain half a year behind, new analysis shows, with few bright spots -- Maine and Vermont students have experienced the largest declines in reading of anywhere in the country.

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Man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run crash that killed Fisher College student -- Christopher Baker is facing multiple charges in connection with the crash that killed 20-year-old Taylor Wilkinson and injured her sister, according to police and court records.

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Citing financial challenges, New England Public Media lays off 13 percent of its workforce -- The layoffs affect seven employees, including two newsroom staffers, and are the second significant round of cuts since 2023, when it shed 20 percent of its staff.

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Man who fatally stabbed pregnant woman in Boston in 1974 and confessed to rape granted parole for second time -- Robert Marks told investigators he had intended only to rob the woman but decided to kill her when he realized they were alone in the apartment, officials said.

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'It's the worst feeling': Research labs in Massachusetts on high alert as NIH funding cuts loom - The proposed funding cap would have an outsized impact in Massachusetts, the nation's top state recipient of NIH funding awards per capita, with $550 million on the line.

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Mass. Teachers Association under fire for alleged antisemitic learning materials on the Israel-Hamas war -- The Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism has gathered more than two dozen examples of learning materials that commissioners said presented a one-sided view that favors Palestinians over Jews and Israelis.

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SURVEY SAYS | CHRISTOPHER MUTHER - Looking to stretch out on your next flight? These are the Boston routes where you are most likely to find an empty row. A study found that flights to and from Boston are fuller than the national average. But here are the ones least likely to be full.

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A new coalition says Massachusetts school districts don't have enough money. Here's why. -- A new coalition of superintendents, teacher unions, and school committees want lawmakers to overhaul the state's school funding formula.

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What to watch Presidents' Day weekend: 'Better Man,' John Oliver, plus more streaming picks

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Who are the best TV couples?

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Buzz buzz buzz: The 'Yellowjackets' team is back, and they're in trouble again

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Love in the time of MAGA bros: Why women are craving romance novels

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope -- The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston's busing era.

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A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care -- A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

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The Boston Globe's Best of the Best -- Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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Nightmare in Mission Hill -- The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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SCOT LEHIGH -- From slopes to mopes: Dodging a season of snow

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RENÉE GRAHAM -- How Kendrick Lamar reclaimed the American flag as his — and our — own

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SCOT LEHIGH -- The courts step in where Congress fears to tread

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IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR -- Lebanon's biggest problem is not Israel

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Patriots mailbag -- Patriots mailbag: Looking at the future of Ja'Lynn Polk and two possible candidates for the team Hall of Fame -- This week, we also have a question about whether it's right to be optimistic about the state of the team.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- 'He deserves to be up in the rafters': PC to honor 'Billy the Kid' Donovan, star of the Friars' 1987 Final Four team -- Now the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, Donovan embodied the 'miracle' transformation of the Friars under coach Rick Pitino, which resonates to this day.

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Dan Shaughnessy -- Signing of Alex Bregman shows the good old Red Sox are back, and other thoughts

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On the Block -- For sale: Homes on streets with optimistic-sounding addresses -- Hope? Why not? Start every day on a positive note at these houses south of Boston.

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Gas station supplier Global Partners moving HQ to Newton

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PERSPECTIVE -- In the battle of me vs. the water heater, I barely escaped

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LOVE LETTERS -- 'I'm hanging on for dear life.' The parenting style pushing parents to the brink.

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Miss Conduct Classics -- Advice needed: My friend says if his dog isn't welcome, he's not coming

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Cooking -- Spiced butter popcorn and other blockbuster snack recipes for movie night

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Globe Top 20 boys' hockey poll: Two Catholic Conference teams ascend into Top 5

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Boys' hockey notebook: At Rivers, there's a freshman line making waves

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Eastern Mass. boys' hockey: Globe Players of the Week for Feb. 6-12

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R.I. lifeguards can make $1,000 in bonuses, up to $20 an hour this summer

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The next frontier for housing: Suburban office parks

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Who will be the next president of CCRI?

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Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system. Follow live updates.

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CDC to lose one-tenth of workforce under Trump administration probationary job cuts

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Louisiana Health Department says it will stop promoting 'mass vaccination'

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Order to drop New York Mayor Adams' case roils Justice Department as high-ranking officials resign

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Watch: Humpback whale briefly 'swallows' kayaker

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Pope Francis to be hospitalized for medical tests and to treat bronchitis, Vatican says

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Russia denies Ukrainian claim it struck Chernobyl reactor shell as radiation levels remain normal

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NIH funding cuts would devastate scientific research

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Love, slow zones, and Dunkin' iced coffee: Read our Boston-inspired Valentine's Day cards

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From crush to breakup: A parent's guide to teen relationships

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US Park Service erases the word 'transgender' from website commemorating Stonewall riot

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Boston issues 37 new liquor licenses for restaurants and community groups from Mattapan to East Boston

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PopUp Bagels plans a Somerville location; Bakey opens in Kendall Square

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Experiencing the beauty of 'White Lotus' travel on a budget

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Staycation perks in Boston, a new D.C. hotel, and a base layer to keep you warm

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Airline mishaps and accessible travel: A wheelchair user's story

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'We were riffing on this idea of how to make music for stars'

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Has John Wilson's time arrived? He's been here all along.

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, whose art centered Native life, dies at 85

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Author readings around Boston through Feb. 22

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A 19th-century legal case and why it matters today

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Feb. 9

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Magic candies and midlife crises: A look at this year's Oscar-nominated animated shorts

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'SLY LIVES!' asks: What is the burden of Black genius?

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Kelsea Ballerini celebrated her fans with a Galentine's Day concert

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After more than 50 years, an early demo of Talking Heads' hit 'Psycho Killer' has surfaced at RISD

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For this 97-year-old conductor, the BSO is 'the ideal of a symphony'

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For Paul Daigneault, a final show that returns to one of SpeakEasy's most produced playwrights

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'SPACE' asks what it meant for female astronauts to have a dream deferred

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Smells like teen spirit for Boston Ballet choreographer Jorma Elo

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Maria Tipo, lyrical pianist and Scarlatti interpreter, dies at 94

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Jerome Drayton, 1976 Olympian and last Canadian man to win Boston Marathon, dies at 80

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Robert Terrell, architect of Boston's key fair housing rule, dies at 73

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