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

The Trump administration agreed to review hundreds of stalled scientific grans at the National Institutes of Health, a significant development in a federal lawsuit in Boston.

‘I scanned it four times’: new South Station fare gates go live with minor hiccups
“I think it’s a little inconvenient as a train rider, but as a taxpayer, it’s important that people are paying their fares,” said one commuter.

Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025
From masked federal agents on a Somerville sidewalk to candlelit vigils at Brown, the year’s defining moments revealed a region grappling both with forces beyond its borders and closer to home.

Lawmakers push for tighter disclosure rules on ballot question funding
The votes signal interest among lawmakers in updating laws that critics say have not kept pace with the scale and sophistication of modern ballot campaigns.

Man ordered held without bail in slaying of mother in Methuen home, authorities say
The defendant stands accused of killing his mother, Dominga Romano, 55, said Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker’s office in a statement.

Dorchester man arrested on murder charge after Mattapan triple shooting that left woman dead, two injured
Officers serving a warrant at 260 Ruggles Street in Roxbury took Dkhari Wornum-Brown, 22, into custody early Tuesday morning, police said.

Man charged with stealing $400 worth of items from Boston sporting goods store
According to prosecutors, an employee of Dick’s House of Sport located at 760 Boylston St. called police on Dec. 27 to report “a man concealing merchandise.”

Mayor Michelle Wu reaches new contract agreement with firefighters union
The new contract with the firefighters union will cost the city $90 million over four years.

Framingham city official resigns following arrest in child sex sting
The official was one of three men arrested Dec. 18 in a State Police sting for allegedly trying to purchase sex with someone under 18, records show.

Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse
Aid workers say stronger enforcement undermines efforts to help people on the streets, but the city says its approach is working.

Massachusetts is the most highly educated state. But its perch atop the education hierarchy is in jeopardy.
Massachusetts students still lead the country in test scores, but their advantage has been shrinking.

As Mass. child advocate exits, debate flares over watchdog’s toughness
Maria Mossaides is leaving the Office of the Child Advocate in January, and a debate has flared over what degree of toughness her successor should bring to the job.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein

New Year’s Eve is looking quite cold, with snowfall expected to cause some late-night slippery roads

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Tuesday sees brutal winds, bone-chilling temps. New Year’s Eve night is cold, with snow showers.

Fireball streaking across night sky caught on video in N.H. ‘Thought I was hallucinating.’

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Money, Power, Inequality | Examining the racial wealth gap

After decades as a pastor, lawyer, and advocate, Rev. Miniard Culpepper will take on a new role: Boston city councilor

The Trump administration says SNAP is rife with fraud. Why their evidence doesn’t hold up.

It’s hard to make a deal on back taxes in Mass. But help could be on the way.

Food donations formed a link between two senior living communities near Boston during SNAP crisis

Obituaries

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies

Louis V. Gerstner, who revived a faltering IBM in the ’90s, dies at 83

Gary Graffman, piano virtuoso and renowned teacher, dies at 97

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies

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As Mass. child advocate exits, debate flares over watchdog’s toughness

Maria Mossaides is leaving the Office of the Child Advocate in January, and a debate has flared over what degree of toughness her successor should bring to the job.

Today in History: Saddam Hussein executed

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2025. There is one day left in the year.

Medford firefighter charged with child exploitation

Hugh McEleney, 63, is accused of communicating with and sending images to an undercover officer whom McEleney thought was a girl younger than 15, officials said.

Commuter rail fare gates launching Tuesday at South Station

Passengers will need to tap or scan their tickets or passes to exit and enter the track area at the busy transit hub, officials said.

Man charged with beating elderly neighbor in dispute over wrongly delivered package in Mattapan

The 29-year-old suspect is facing charges of assault and battery on a perso over age 60, prosecutors said Monday.

Victim in weekend Walpole pedestrian crash identified as 83-year-old man

David Johnson was trying to cross Washington Street at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by an SUV driven by a 19-year-old, officials said.

Lobster heist was third case of seafood theft in New England in recent weeks

Digital-age criminals are having more success posing as legitimate parts of the supply chain, experts said.

Leominster man held without bail in connection with death of woman, armed standoff

The man pleaded not guilty in Leominster District Court on Monday to multiple charges, according to legal filings.