Today's Headlines
All of the headlines from today's paper.
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Today's Headlines
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Politics

After a year as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt is a MAGA star who has reshaped the job

Leavitt, a 28-year-old New Hampshire native, already has the second-longest tenure of President Trump’s five White House press secretaries. Continue reading →

Higher Education

As its budget struggles, Boston wants universities to contribute more money. Not all of them want to pony up.

City officials hope to convince universities to contribute higher voluntary payments in lieu of their taxes — a band-aid for Boston amidst a growing budget crunch. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Men are opting out of college. New England’s campuses are missing them.

The gender gap at American universities is widening year by year, to the point where colleges are worrying about the shortage of male students. Continue reading →

Nation

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu

The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

Youth sports were good for kids. Then came the private club teams.

Pay-to-play leagues dominate the landscape for young athletes. Some parents wonder if they’re steering children in the wrong direction. Continue reading →

Does Market Basket have the best sub deal? Is Starbucks worth it? We put them to the test.

Finding deals is as important as ever. A Globe editor compares popular options for four staple goods and services to find the best values. Continue reading →

Coretta Scott King spoke out against the Vietnam War at a time when many leaders didn’t dare dissent

Her peace activism helped transform private doubt into public protest and make it possible for millions of people to be brave together. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Federal judge denies request to temporarily block ICE surge in Minnesota

A federal judge in Minnesota denied a request by the state government and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul on Saturday to temporarily block a surge of federal immigration agents that has led to three shootings, thousands of arrests and weeks of protests. Continue reading →

Nation

ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital

Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries Continue reading →

Nation

US grids are surviving the winter storm. But the next 5 years could be rough.

The reliability of the electric grids that power the United States and Canada is "worsening," and tens of millions of people face a growing risk of blackouts over the next five years, according to a group that monitors most of North America's electricity system. Continue reading →