The strange power of scent in love and friendship
Love Letters In this week's Love Letters, Meredith Goldstein shares how scent can shape attraction and friendship. Emily Bader in Los Angeles, Jan. 5, 2026. (Jennelle Fong/The New York Times)…
For her 12th Boston Marathon, this runner honors a friend’s legacy
Boston Marathon Erin McVeigh is running for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for their care of her loved ones. By Kelly Chan January 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM 1 minute to read…
Former Patriots & more react to Bill Belichick Hall-of-Fame snub
New England Patriots "I mean this is crazy. What are we even voting on?" Bill Belichick's Hall-of-Fame snub rankled Julian Edelman and several of his former players. AP Photo/Matt Slocum…
Here’s what readers thought about MBTA service during the snow
Local News “Our driver was a rockstar! Handled the ice/snow/slush easily and avoided collisions with inexperienced drivers and inattentive pedestrians with ease.” The MBTA Mattapan-Ashmont Trolley makes it way toward…
Bruins’ Lindholm earns late call to Winter Olympics for Sweden
Boston Bruins “I haven't had any opportunities for the Olympics for me in my career so far." Hampus Lindholm will represent Sweden at the Winter Olympics. AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty…
An eventful day for Bruins included 4-hour bus ride, OT win
Boston Bruins “Those are the games we'll talk about after our careers and stuff like that are done." David Pastrnak (No. 88) celebrates with Bruins teammates Charlie McAvoy (No. 73)…
Tufts urges students to report sightings of immigration officials
Local News The chief of the university’s police department warned students and staff to stay vigilant in light of the recent sightings. Officials at Tufts University warned students and staff…
Having difficulty getting a 12-year-old SUV to start
How To John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader with an SUV that’s become difficult to start. The Car Doctor hears from a reader with an SUV…
Bill Belichick reportedly snubbed, won’t be first-ballot Hall of Famer
New England Patriots Bill Belichick won eight Super Bowls as a coach, including six as head coach of the Patriots. Bill Belichick won't be a first ballot Hall of Famer.…
Yale waives costs for new undergrads from families earning less than $100K
Education The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. FILE - A woman walks by a Yale sign reflected…