Today's Headlines
All of the headlines from today's paper.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Today's Headlines
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Healthcare

The curious case of sepsis — and what may really be driving its skyrocketing cases in Mass.

Hospitals and insurers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and other tech tools to protect their businesses. Continue reading →

Politics

Massachusetts leaders have plans to reduce utility bills. Does their math add up?

The bill includes a relatively straightforward bid to slash $1 billion from an energy efficiency program, but what that actually could save the average ratepayer is unclear. Continue reading →

Politics

‘It’s laughable’: Election officials pour cold water on MAGA midterm overhaul

Republicans say they must pass election reforms before November — and those who run elections say the proposals are unworkable. Continue reading →

Housing

Fifteen Boston-area towns set big goals to build out of the region’s housing shortage by 2030. They’re nowhere close.

Despite growing political momentum to address the region’s housing crisis, the cities and towns had only permitted around 76,600 new homes through 2024. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

Trying to change someone’s mind in an argument is pointless. Here’s what to do instead.

There is a powerful way to guide an escalating disagreement away from the brink. Continue reading →

New England’s 50 fastest-growing companies for 2026

The Boston Globe and Statista’s second annual ranking highlights businesses that not only weathered one of the most turbulent periods since the 1970s but also excelled. Continue reading →

Venezuelan players are integral to the Red Sox’ success. Turmoil back home is never far from their minds.

Even before the US ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro, players from the South American country have straddled two very different situations. Their difficult path is rarely discussed. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Trump threatens to send ICE agents to airports on Monday

With the Homeland Security shutdown now in its fifth week, Congress remains deadlocked on a bill to fund the department. Airport security personnel have been working without pay. Continue reading →

Nation

A massive border wall expansion is underway

The “Smart Wall” project calls for a wall in parts of rugged Texas desert that are experiencing historically low border crossings and a second wall across parts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico that already have barriers. Continue reading →

Nation

It’s not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is threatening routine care for babies. Continue reading →