Today's Headlines

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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Healthcare

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s CEO had a vision. It’s finally paying off.

Despite challenges, the state's second-largest health system posted a $100 million operating gain last year for the first time in four years. Continue reading →

Investigations

Healey shuttered hotels serving as shelters for homeless last year. Why is the state still paying for vacant rooms?

The state has capacity for 2.6 times the number of families it is accommodating — leaving 2,351 vacancies last month. Continue reading →

Politics

The liberal Western Mass. city where the left is eating its young — and old

The personal has always been political in Northampton, but rarely has local politics seemed so intensely personal. Continue reading →

Patriots

The making of Drake Maye: How a high school legend transformed into an NFL star

When those back in Charlotte watch him, they see the same well-mannered, level-headed teenager who captivated their community not so long ago. Continue reading →

World

Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system

Kyiv is facing prolonged winter power outages as Russian missile and drone attacks continue to damage Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Continue reading →

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Globe Magazine

Bernie Sanders was not like other mayors

As a teen growing up in Burlington, Vt., I witnessed one of the unlikeliest rises in politics. Continue reading →

Dull Men’s Clubs are growing. In Massachusetts, there’s a twist.

Ironic men’s discussion groups are growing around the state, with pointless trivia and ordinary lives on the agenda. Continue reading →

Why is cursive handwriting instruction in Massachusetts such a sloppy mess?

Research has shown that it helps children develop. But many parents say their kids aren’t learning cursive in school. Continue reading →

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The Nation

Politics

Trump threatens Canada with a 100% tariff over its China trade deal and escalates feud with Carney

Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products. Continue reading →

Nation

After months of restraint, treasury secretary joins attacks on Fed chief

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spent much of the past year quietly urging restraint as President Donald Trump trained his fire on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell. Continue reading →

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