Minnesota’s investigations agency said that the U.S. attorney’s office has prevented it from taking part in the investigation into an ICE officer’s fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good.

Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday that she’ll tap a special state trust fund to help about 270,000 residents whose costs are soaring because Congress failed to renew a chunk of federal subsidies before they expired at the end of last year.

Gov. Maura Healey called on two airlines to stop chartering flights used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to deport people out of Massachusetts, saying the federal agency's tactics are “disturbing and anti-American.”

As a shooting unfolded at Brown University on Dec. 13, students turned to the anonymous app Sidechat to document fear, confusion and grief in real time — often before receiving official alerts.

Elle Simone Scott was known for her work on "America's Test Kitchen." She was also passionate about access to food, particularly for Black and brown communities. Scott's family confirmed that she died on Jan. 5.

The Coonamessett Farm Foundation is trying to create a market for species that prey on bivalves — especially scallops, which have dwindled in numbers. The top of their list is the moon snail, which is a common bycatch in existing fisheries.

Essay: I see Tarot, much like New Year’s resolutions, as part of something I call "wish culture," writes Alissa Quart.

In his investigation of Massachusetts sheriffs, state Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro is probing a broad set of financial data, communications with top Beacon Hill officials and "non-law enforcement" activities, according to a document reviewed by WBUR.

A federal agent shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist when she allegedly tried to run over law enforcement officers during an immigration crackdown in the city, authorities said Wednesday.

The idea sprouted from a group of third grade students at Hadley Elementary School who learned about the importance of the vegetable and invited lawmakers and local officials to advocate for statewide asparagus acknowledgement.

Essay: The Boston Celtics are undersized and inexperienced. But halfway through the season, this hardscrabble team is holding its own. "If the Celtics can keep showing up and winning against the odds, maybe the rest of us can too," writes Alastair Moock.

President Trump has zeroed in on oil opportunities in Venezuela, rather than restoring democracy or forcing elections as America's near-term goals. But for millions of Venezuelans who have fled the country in recent years, those are the changes that would matter most.

Quarterback Drake Maye has played an integral role in steering New England to one of the best one-season turnarounds in league history. He is now in the mix to be the youngest league MVP since Lamar Jackson won it at 22 during the 2019 season.

Not having enough food to eat is one of the biggest risk factors associated with long COVID, according to new research from Mass General Brigham. Other factors, like economic instability, discrimination and transportation issues, can also have an impact.

Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics has publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time at the CES tech showcase. Hyundai also announced a new partnership with Google's DeepMind, which will supply its artificial intelligence technology to Boston Dynamics robots.

Commentary: What happens when massive numbers of people think they know more about a subject or are better at something than they actually are? Joelle Renstrom says we're about to find out.

The former criminal defense attorney and advocate for incarcerated women who once spent time behind bars for fraud said she plans to launch a campaign for governor as an independent candidate.

Thirty people, including one child, in Massachusetts have died from flu-related illness this season. The percent of hospitalizations associated with the flu has spiked in the last couple of weeks — a full month before last year's surge.

Medical experts slammed the unprecedented move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.

Liz Breadon is the new Boston City Council president following an intense session of behind-the-scenes vote-wrangling and politicking during Monday's council meeting.

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty to all charges during their first court appearance in their federal narco-terrorism case.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took the oath of office at a packed Symphony Hall on Monday morning, calling Boston a city that doesn't "settle or fold," and pledging to tackle basic local services while continuing to stand up to the Trump administration.

In the U.S., hunger is often hidden away. The physical impacts on health and the psychological scars can last a lifetime.

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement Sunday that the U.S. has "no right to annex" territories of Denmark and has told the U.S. to "stop the threats" about taking over Greenland.

What does the U.S. capture of the Venezuelan leader mean politically, and what should Americans make of what happened? Here are some takeaways as the dust settles on Caracas.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will be sworn in for her second term on Monday morning at a Symphony Hall ceremony where she gets to take a victory lap while also looking to assure residents she has concrete plans to tackle challenges from rising costs to improving the city’s schools.

Massachusetts' new animal welfare laws, which took effect in April, cover a range of things, from a ban on declawing cats to set minimum ages for pet sales.

ESSAY: "Many women who initiate divorce tell me their spouse was more like an unreliable assistant than a true partner," writes psychotherapist Oona Metz. "Partnerships that were somewhat disproportionate before kids suddenly became grossly unequal."

Members from the Misquamicut and Watch Hill fire departments donned ice rescue suits to save Phoenix, a yellow Labrador stuck in a pond.

Boston is known for its great concentrations of history and higher education. Put those two together, and you get a lot of books written about the city.

Welcome to 2026. Here are some of the bigger (and smaller) things happening in Greater Boston over the next 12 months.

Hotel prices in Boston around World Cup game days have surged more than 250%. And demand for short-term rentals across the region is triple compared to the same time period this past summer.

Winters in Boston can be tough — but with a little prep, you'll find yourself enjoying them.

Savor the season with comforting soups. Explore hearty recipes and international favorites from the archives of Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst.

ESSAY: Having a child with Down syndrome has been an irrational, unprovable good, writes Amy Julia Becker. In a world of increasing mechanization, measurement and merit, people like my daughter can help return us to our humanity.

Sound designer Skooby Laposky is an audio explorer. You could also call him a plant DJ. He collaborates with gardens and trees to turn up the volume on their hidden role in our environment.

ESSAY: I am trying to unlearn all the icy tendencies I’ve developed over years in New England, writes Laura Everett. The only way I know to “love thy neighbor” is to start by acknowledging that your neighbor exists.

What if public spaces were designed for imagination, reflection and community? Artist crystal bi is creating environments where dreams and memories help shape the future of Boston.

Looking for a fun activity this winter? Try a board game recommended by NPR staffers: 🎲 “Dolmenwood” 🎲 “Pick ‘n Packers” 🎲 “Petiquette”

The number of Massachusetts college students studying abroad is steadily inching toward the previous high reached shortly before the pandemic halted much of global travel, according to a recent report from the Institute of International Education.

New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with an incident that happened earlier this month, police said.

This funding source was created through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could also double Massachusetts' uninsured rate and cost $3.5 billion annually, according to Audrey Shelto, president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the controversially high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket requests during the latest sales window, an unprecedented level of demand.

For his latest book, "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn of the Century America," David Baron looked into one source of that fascination: a Harvard astronomer named Percival Lowell.

Local coffee businesses are trying different things to reduce the sticker shock for coffee lovers. Some have switched up blends with coffee from lower cost countries. Others have increased the costs of other goods instead.

"The way I was taught is, if your family were immigrants to this country and came for a better life, the price you pay for that is you can never say that 'no one else is welcome.' That is what America was built on," said the Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey.

Need something to watch between the holidays? Film critic Ty Burr shares his picks for movies to stream at home: 🎞️ "A Little Prayer" 🎞️ "Good Fortune" 🎞️ "It Was Just an Accident"

Through film and art, Homa Sarabi connects people not just across continents but with the natural world. Learn how this Boston filmmaker uses art to champion public spaces and environmental justice.

The T and and its commuter rail operator Keolis Commuter Services announced Monday that installation of fare gates at the Boston transportation hub is complete and gates will be phased into operation.