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A Newton couple visited all 351 cities and towns of Massachusetts. Here’s what they discovered.
A Newton couple visited all 351 cities and towns of Massachusetts. Here’s what they discovered. - The Boston Globe
“It feels like we kind of have our honorary PhD in Massachusetts,” said Jenny McBride.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:36 PM
A Newton couple visited all 351 cities and towns of Massachusetts. Here’s what they discovered.
Now happening. Check back for the full conversation, which will be released as a special episode of the Rhode Island Report podcast.
January 22, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Now happening. Check back for the full conversation, which will be released as a special episode of the Rhode Island Report podcast.
Delroy Lindo gets honored at last, Aunt Gladys casts another spell, and more Oscar nomination reactions.
With 16 nominations, Oscar would rather laugh with the ‘Sinners’ than cry with the saints - The Boston Globe
Delroy Lindo gets honored at last, Aunt Gladys casts another spell, and more Oscar nomination reactions.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Delroy Lindo gets honored at last, Aunt Gladys casts another spell, and more Oscar nomination reactions.
If you’re a Patriots fan looking for an early start to the AFC Championship game weekend, look no further than J.J. Foley’s Cafe.
J.J. Foley’s Cafe in the South End calls on Patriots fans to pack bar for ‘Today’ show appearance on Friday - The Boston Globe
The South End pub is inviting the New England faithful for a two-hour event on Friday morning, when the bar is expected to make an appearance on NBC’s “Today” show.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
If you’re a Patriots fan looking for an early start to the AFC Championship game weekend, look no further than J.J. Foley’s Cafe.
Moderna Inc.’s chief executive officer said the company doesn’t plan to invest in new late-stage vaccine trials because of growing opposition to immunizations from US officials.
Moderna is curbing investment in vaccine trials due to US backlash - The Boston Globe
The comments from Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel comments are some of his strongest yet about the difficulties that vaccine makers face in the Trump administration.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Moderna Inc.’s chief executive officer said the company doesn’t plan to invest in new late-stage vaccine trials because of growing opposition to immunizations from US officials.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time arrest numbers and basic information about who is being detained in a sweeping enforcement operation in Maine.
Maine Governor Janet Mills demands data on immigration arrests as fear spreads amid enforcement surge - The Boston Globe
Federal officials have said about 50 arrests were made the first day and that roughly 1,400 people are targets of the operation in the mostly rural state of 1.4 million residents.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Maine Gov. Janet Mills challenged immigration officials to provide arrest warrants, real-time arrest numbers and basic information about who is being detained in a sweeping enforcement operation in Maine.
A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, school officials and the family’s lawyer said.
Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as ‘bait’ - The Boston Globe
Federal agents took the boy from a running car while it was in the family’s driveway, making him the fourth student from his Minneapolis suburb to be detained by immigration officers.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM
A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, school officials and the family’s lawyer said.
Rhode Island would offer a tax amnesty program for the first time in nearly a decade, under Governor Daniel McKee’s proposed state budget.
Rhode Island would offer tax amnesty program for the first time in nearly a decade under McKee’s budget plan - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s list of top tax delinquents includes convicted criminals, a former candidate for governor, and a former boxing champion.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Rhode Island would offer a tax amnesty program for the first time in nearly a decade, under Governor Daniel McKee’s proposed state budget.
Democrats are already in their longest stretch of one-party dominance of the Rhode Island attorney general’s office in state history, and they’re heavily favored to continue that streak this year.
Rhode Island AG’s race heats up, with a four-way Democratic primary - The Boston Globe
Here’s an early look at how each candidate could win.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Democrats are already in their longest stretch of one-party dominance of the Rhode Island attorney general’s office in state history, and they’re heavily favored to continue that streak this year.
☃️ Jackpot snow totals this weekend: Sunday's storm could produce up to a foot or more of snow, with 1 to 3 inches per hour falling overnight Sunday.
Major storm to blanket New England with jackpot snow totals this weekend - The Boston Globe
We could see up to a foot or more of snow, with 1 to 3 inches per hour falling overnight Sunday.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:31 PM
☃️ Jackpot snow totals this weekend: Sunday's storm could produce up to a foot or more of snow, with 1 to 3 inches per hour falling overnight Sunday.
Two lawmakers say it’s time to hash out whether Rhode Island should continue promoting one of Habro's most iconic characters.
Rhode Island may ditch Mr. Potato Head license plates after Hasbro’s move to Boston - The Boston Globe
Two lawmakers say it’s time to hash out whether Rhode Island should continue promoting one of the company’s most iconic characters.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Two lawmakers say it’s time to hash out whether Rhode Island should continue promoting one of Habro's most iconic characters.
President Trump inaugurated his Board of Peace, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many US allies opting not to participate.
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren’t participating - The Boston Globe
The new board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza cease-fire, but has morphed into something far more ambitious.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:44 PM
President Trump inaugurated his Board of Peace, insisting that “everyone wants to be a part” of the body that could eventually rival the United Nations — despite many US allies opting not to participate.
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Facing stiff opposition from allies and blowback in financial markets, President Trump on Wednesday retreated from threats of economic and military conflict with NATO over his demand that Denmark sell Greenland to the US.
Trump can be blocked. Look at Greenland and the Fed. - The Boston Globe
On Wednesday, sanity prevailed over President Trump’s obsession with acting like the king of all he surveys.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Facing stiff opposition from allies and blowback in financial markets, President Trump on Wednesday retreated from threats of economic and military conflict with NATO over his demand that Denmark sell Greenland to the US.
Four juveniles between the ages of 11 and 12 have been charged after they allegedly attacked a 51-year-old man in Providence on Monday, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
4 juveniles face felony charges in attack on man, 51, in Providence - The Boston Globe
The victim’s condition injuries are considered life-threatening, according to Providence Police.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Four juveniles between the ages of 11 and 12 have been charged after they allegedly attacked a 51-year-old man in Providence on Monday, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
An unstable polar vortex is behind this latest surge of Arctic air heading to our region.
Get ready for temps in the negatives: What to know about this weekend’s record-setting cold - The Boston Globe
Temperatures will start free-falling into the single digits after Friday morning, likely the deepest freeze so far this winter.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
An unstable polar vortex is behind this latest surge of Arctic air heading to our region.
ICE has descended on Maine. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — so far.
ICE has descended on Maine. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — so far. - The Boston Globe
Maine officials expressed solidarity with the state’s immigrant communities and urged residents to keep protests peaceful.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
ICE has descended on Maine. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — so far.
Some returning Brown University students were nervous, others offered “free hugs” on the first day of classes.
Brown University students return to class after mass shooting: ‘It definitely took a mental toll on me’ - The Boston Globe
Some returning students were nervous, others offered “free hugs” on the first day of classes.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Some returning Brown University students were nervous, others offered “free hugs” on the first day of classes.
Jack Smiths testifies at a public hearing about his Trump investigations. Follow live updates.
Jack Smiths testifies at a public hearing about his Trump investigations. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
Smith will tell lawmakers that he stands behind his decision as special counsel to bring charges against President Trump in separate cases.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Jack Smiths testifies at a public hearing about his Trump investigations. Follow live updates.
WVEI 103.7, which has simulcasted Boston sports radio station WEEI 93.7 in Providence and southeastern Massachusetts since 2004, is being sold by parent company Audacy and will change formats.
WVEI in Providence, southeastern Mass. sold by Audacy, will no longer simulcast WEEI programming - The Boston Globe
An Audacy spokesperson said the company intends to find a new home on a Providence station as part of the Red Sox Radio Network.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:34 PM
WVEI 103.7, which has simulcasted Boston sports radio station WEEI 93.7 in Providence and southeastern Massachusetts since 2004, is being sold by parent company Audacy and will change formats.
In a candid interview, US District Court Chief Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. talks on the Rhode Island Report podcast about being in the national spotlight, ruling on high-profile legal challenges to the Trump administration’s actions.
‘Beyond chilling,’ a federal judge in Rhode Island says threats he received shook his faith in the judicial system - The Boston Globe
In a candid interview, US District Court Chief Judge John J. “Jack” McConnell Jr. talks about being in the national spotlight, ruling on high-profile legal challenges to the Trump administration’s actions.
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January 22, 2026 at 3:13 PM
In a candid interview, US District Court Chief Judge John “Jack” McConnell Jr. talks on the Rhode Island Report podcast about being in the national spotlight, ruling on high-profile legal challenges to the Trump administration’s actions.
There’s no doubt that there’s going to be a significant amount of snow for parts of the eastern US that have not seen much snow, not only this winter but over the past several years.
Arctic air clash could trigger a major snowstorm for New England - The Boston Globe
Once the storm exits the Mid-Atlantic coast, it will have to fight the bitter cold, dense Arctic air that will overtake the region this weekend.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:09 PM
There’s no doubt that there’s going to be a significant amount of snow for parts of the eastern US that have not seen much snow, not only this winter but over the past several years.
Returning winners are a staple of Boston Marathon pro fields. So are those back for more after falling just short of the crown.
Reigning champion John Korir, top American Conner Mantz, returning star Galen Rupp headline Boston Marathon men’s field - The Boston Globe
Rupp, one of the biggest stars ever in American distance running, will toe the line in Boston for the first time since 2018.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Returning winners are a staple of Boston Marathon pro fields. So are those back for more after falling just short of the crown.
Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address. Follow live updates.
Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
It is the first time the president has ruled out using force, having previously been vague about how far he is willing to go in his push.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address. Follow live updates.
From Gary Washburn: here has never been any thought or consideration for Jayson Tatum other than a return this season, and he does nothing unintentionally.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s workout in front of the media on Monday sent a message: He’s coming back soon - The Boston Globe
Getting Tatum back in March would equate to the Celtics making a deal for an All-Star without having to sacrifice anything in return.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:03 PM
From Gary Washburn: here has never been any thought or consideration for Jayson Tatum other than a return this season, and he does nothing unintentionally.