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‘Walking the walk’: Why a Vermont man made the ultimate sacrifice in Ukraine

Andrew Mario of Brattleboro is believed to be the first Vermonter to die in the war with Russia.

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath.

Seven takeaways from the inauguration

From cannabis cafes to data privacy, here are seven laws going into effect in Massachusetts in the new year

2026 will see new laws governing cannabis cafes, the operation of boats, and much more.

Chad Finn | Sports Media
ESPN’s Sean McDonough named 2025 NSMA National Sportscaster of the Year
The Boston native who began his rise to prominence as a Red Sox broadcaster has been one of the most versatile and accomplished play-by-play announcers in sports.

How did New England weather stack up in 2025? Here’s a look back.

Newton, Framingham, and Somerville inaugurating mayors New Year’s week

New Bedford woman killed in hit-and-run after New Year’s Eve church gathering

Washington returns: Somerville honors raising of American flag 250 years ago in frosty New Year’s reenactment

The city of Somerville celebrated the 250th anniversary since the first flag of the United States, known as the Continental Union flag, was raised at a summit on Prospect Hill.

Mass. General delivers Boston’s first baby of 2026, Benjamin ‘Benji’ Kelland

The baby boy was born at 12:19 a.m. on New Year's Day, the hospital said.

No easy polar plunge this year. Swimmers in Boston met with snow and severe wind chills for New Year’s ocean dip.

Temperatures Thursday during the swim were around 25 degrees with wind chills making it feel like the single digits.

2025: Year in Review

The best Boston Globe recipes of 2025

Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The best Boston sports quotes of 2025

Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

Backroom deals still decide who runs the Boston City Council

The jockeying for seven votes offers a reminder that informal dealmaking remains central to City Hall politics.
EDITORIAL

2025 was dismal. It doesn’t have to be this way.

IDEAS | BENJAMIN RACHLIN

Future astronauts may say ‘Boston, we have a problem’

JEFF JACOBY

Trump’s ego isn’t just unpresidential. It’s un-Republican.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

What the chief justice won’t tell you about the dire state of the judiciary

More recent News

Man dies, child in critical condition after large apartment fire in Manchester, N.H.

Officials are investigating the cause of the fire, which displaced as many as 50 residents.

Two found dead in Fairhaven during a welfare check

A 60-year-old man and 51-year-old woman were found dead inside their home in Fairhaven on New Year’s Eve.

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know.

The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season.

Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history
The Puerto Rican superstar is up for six awards at the Feb. 1 show, becoming the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated for album, song and record of the year simultaneously.

Man in critical condition after New Year’s Day shooting in Roxbury
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries.

First Night Boston puts diversity and culture at center stage
People came from all over Greater Boston and beyond to attend Trinity Church’s Emancipation Proclamation.

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TRAVEL

Three great places in New England to be a first-time cross-country skier

This could be your year to give it a try. Book a weekend and make it a mini vacation.
New Englanders ranked the most ‘ski obsessed’ nationwide

Here’s what eight Mass. financial experts say you should put on your New Year’s resolutions list
In 2026, many Americans are setting out to improve their finances. Here are some tips to help you along the way.

After devastating Portland, Maine, waterfront fire, community looks to rebuild
As the investigation into the massive Custom House Wharf fire continues, businesses and residents are offering support to those hardest hit.

Nuno F.G. Loureiro, award-winning MIT scientist, remembered as a ‘physicist’s physicist’
His promising work at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought him and the lab global recognition as well as the hope of cheaper, cleaner, and more plentiful energy.

Culture & Lifestyle

Same old ‘Avatar’, this time with ‘Fire and Ash’

‘Heated Rivalry’ is a love story, but often a sad one

‘Fallout’ is still all about the retro-cool tunes. Here’s what to know about five songs that open the season

Boston Music Awards 2025: Dropkick Murphys, ISHA!, and more win big. See the full list.

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Boston 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.

Explore the project: Snitch City

In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Young white men feel wronged. Should liberals care?

Gina McCarthy

‘A wolf in sheep’s clothing’: How the EPA is undermining children’s health

RACHELLE COHEN

Is a guards union lawsuit against DOC just payback time?

EDITORIAL

Too few kids are eating school breakfast

JOAN VENNOCHI

Robert Kraft’s 2025 win streak faces its toughest opponent: Wu

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘Walking the walk’: Why a Vermont man made the ultimate sacrifice in Ukraine

Andrew Mario of Brattleboro is believed to be the first Vermonter to die in the war with Russia.

Man in critical condition after New Year’s Day shooting in Roxbury

The victim suffered life-threatening injuries.

New Bedford woman killed in hit-and-run after New Year’s Eve church gathering

Authorities are searching for an SUV that fled the scene.

Washington returns: Somerville honors raising of American flag 250 years ago in frosty New Year’s reenactment

The city of Somerville celebrated the 250th anniversary since the first flag of the United States, known as the Continental Union flag, was raised at a summit on Prospect Hill.

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

Patriots’ push to the playoffs took an unexpected and unfortunate turn this past week, and other thoughts

The Patriots weren’t expected to do much in the wake of back-to-back four-win seasons, but they look like a team that can make a deep run in the NFL playoffs.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Consistency has Luka Garza back in the Celtics’ rotation

The center has gotten back into the good graces of Joe Mazzulla and he has become effective in getting the Celtics extra possessions with his rebounding prowess.
Chad Finn | Sports Media

ESPN’s Sean McDonough named 2025 NSMA National Sportscaster of the Year

The Boston native who began his rise to prominence as a Red Sox broadcaster has been one of the most versatile and accomplished play-by-play announcers in sports.
Indiana 38, Alabama 3

No. 1 Indiana rolls past No. 9 Alabama for its first Rose Bowl victory and a spot in the CFP semifinal

Patriots

These are areas of concern the Patriots will need to address before the NFL playoffs

PATRIOTS

Big money on line for regular-season finale with Patriots close to cashing in on individual contract incentives

Business

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into steep insurance hikes

Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

The increases on certain furniture items were set to take effect Jan. 1. President Trump's order keeps in place a 25 percent tariff on those goods but delays additional tariffs for a year.

Mass. General delivers Boston’s first baby of 2026, Benjamin ‘Benji’ Kelland

Here’s what eight Mass. financial experts say you should put on your New Year’s resolutions list

magazine
Looking back

The top 10 Boston Globe Magazine stories of 2025

Globe Magazine

The 31 best photos of 2025 by Boston Globe photographers

DINNER WITH CUPID

Blind date: ‘She has recently worked in Japan and Georgia (the country)’

Your Week Ahead

Dance like an animal, celebrate New Year’s Eve on Boston Common, and paint a portrait of your pet

metro

Newton, Framingham, and Somerville inaugurating mayors New Year’s week

No easy polar plunge this year. Swimmers in Boston met with snow and severe wind chills for New Year’s ocean dip.

Mass. General delivers Boston’s first baby of 2026, Benjamin ‘Benji’ Kelland

sports

Drake Maye shifts the focus away from MVP race with Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford: ‘It’s really a team deal’

Sitting down with Bruins GM Don Sweeney, who discusses his Olympic duties, the NHL season, and coach Marco Sturm

Outdoor hockey? In Miami? It’s finally going to happen when the Panthers host the Rangers in the NHL Winter Classic.

business

Mamdani takes reins of New York City after historic election win

Trump firm to start new cryptocurrency for shareholders

After devastating Portland, Maine, waterfront fire, community looks to rebuild

politics

Seven takeaways from the inauguration of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

Nation

Minnesota families are rattled by threat to cut federal aid for child care

Mass. reports 1,614 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1 deaths in a week. See the latest data.

Los Angeles ends strange practice with new refrigerator law

World

How a fire ripped through a Swiss bar and broke a village’s heart

What we know about the New Year’s fire in Switzerland

At least 6 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy

opinion

Tucker Carlson is exceptionally dangerous

Aging in place, for now

Why airstrikes alone won’t save Nigeria’s Christians

lifestyle

Getting over my best friend

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds.

Ever been a third wheel? How did you feel about the experience?

food & dining

Cutting boards you won’t keep in a drawer

A bassoonist’s bold reinvention: Importing Greek olive oils

Author Roshani Chokshi on Genghis Khan, meeting her fans, and the gift of packing cubes

travel

Travel insurance company balks at paying for flight delay

Three great places in New England to be a first-time cross-country skier

New Englanders ranked the most ‘ski obsessed’ nationwide

Arts

Grace Hartigan’s work goes from the fringes to the forefront

Looking at how the Jazz Age looked

The country’s founders carefully planned the architecture of the new democracy. Then came Trump.

Books

When reading is dangerous, publishing is courageous

When a young woman’s spiritual quest made her a threat to the religious authorities

Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 28

Movies

‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ retells one of the most harrowing stories of the war in Gaza

‘No Other Choice’ has sympathy for misplaced vengeance

From the original ‘Superman’ to a ‘Mad Max’ double feature, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

Television

Try that in a small town: Your best course is to skip the strained whimsy of ‘Best Medicine’

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Seacrest, Gronk, Cooper, and more: Your ultimate guide to New Year’s Eve countdowns and TV specials

music

Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ could make Grammy history

Taylor Swift, New Order and... Cardi B? Here’s what Rhode Island’s leaders listened to in 2025

A thriving ‘jazz bunker’ grows in Brookline

Theater/Dance

Outstanding ensemble and a light touch give ART’s ‘Wonder’ heart and depth

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

‘The Snow Queen,’ ‘Dead Outlaw,’ and more theater to stream

Health

NIH agrees to restart review of stalled research grants after Boston lawsuit

US awards Massachusetts $162 million for rural health

Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse

Obituaries

Mohammad Bakri, 72, outspoken Palestinian actor and director, dies

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71