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Vote in the finals of our Best TV Shows bracket

We're down to the finals in our Best TV show bracket, and voters might be surprised to hear "The Sopranos" was knocked out in the most recent round. See which shows are headed to the final round, and be sure to cast your vote before Thursday.

Here’s how you voted in Rounds 1-5 What’s the best TV show of the last 50 years? You decide.

The cost of building in Boston keeps going up. That’s making real estate more expensive, too.
Residential and commercial developers alike are grappling with costly shipping and production delays.

Five ways to improve your relationship with money, according to financial therapists
The economy may be showing signs of a downturn, but that doesn't mean your money mindset has to suffer.

These beavers don’t get along — that’s for dam sure. But their antics have made them social media stars.
“Everyone’s losing their minds over Nibi. It’s hilarious,” said Jane Newhouse, who runs Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford. “And Nibi’s only care in the world is getting Ziibi away from her.”

Chief Justice John Roberts delays handover of Trump’s tax returns to House committee

Chief Justice John Roberts's order to temporarily hold Donald Trump's tax returns gives the Supreme Court time to weigh the legal issues in Trump’s emergency appeal to the high court, which was filed Monday.

Ban on disposal of mattresses, clothing, and shoes starts today in Mass. Here’s what to know.

Starting Nov. 1, Massachusetts residents will no longer be able to throw out mattresses, textiles, or shoes, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, representative says
Migos rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting early Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative confirmed. Takeoff — who was part of Migos along with Quavo and Offset — was 28.

Tom Brady speaks out about divorce from Gisele Bündchen: ‘It’s a very amicable situation’
“I’m really focused on two things: taking care of my family and certainly my children, and secondly, doing the best job I can to win football games.”

Struggling Boston Internet company Starry looks for potential sale

Less than two weeks after cutting half of its workforce, the Boston firm said it will consider “strategic and balance sheet alternatives” with advice from PJT Partners.

Chatham man, 50, dies in fire that started in basement closet

‘How about $8?’: Elon Musk and Stephen King spar over paying for Twitter verification

Politics

Republican gubernatorial candidate Geoff Diehl held a “Take Freedom Back Rally” at Faneuil Hall in Boston last week. It was one of the few campaign appearances in the final weeks of the campaign.

Geoff Diehl is kind of running for governor. Has a haphazard campaign strategy hurt his chances?

Embracing Donald Trump in a state that loathes the former president was never going to be the easiest path to victory. But Geoff Diehl has further diminished his chances, many observers argue, with a head-scratching and haphazard campaign strategy.

Stan Grossfeld: How Maura Healey's excellence on the court helped her career Shirley Leung: How is it that teachers unions are outspending millionaires on Question 1? Here's our 2022 voter guide for the Massachusetts general election

Todd English.

As Charlestown’s Figs turns 30, Todd English reflects on highs, lows, and weed-infused macaroni and cheese

"I feel like I have a master’s degree in food, but I’m always studying for my PhD."

Butter boards designed by Sally Pasley Vargas.

We turned our noses up at the butter board trend taking over social media. Then we tried them.

You either think this creamy base, topped with all kinds of herbs, vegetables, and fruits, is clever — or cringey. We see plenty of good reasons to get on board with the trend.

Recipe: Layer a festive butter board for brunch with figs, walnuts, pomegranate, honey, and mint

Spot, the robot dog created by Boston Dynamics, demonstrates how it opens a door.

Boston Dynamics is teaching its robots new tricks

Waltham-based robotics company Boston Dynamics, known for its viral YouTube clips, is developing new skills for its robots to show off.

Opinion

Protesters gathered on Boston Common on Sept. 24 to protest Iran's treatment of Iranian women.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Misinterpreting Iran’s smoldering hijab protests

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson set off intense backlash when she offered a resolution calling for “Boston’s Hijab Day.”

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The end of affirmative action is just the beginning for this Supreme Court

The violence next time

Paul Heroux for Bristol County sheriff

Diana DiZoglio is a fearless lawmaker who would be a fearless auditor

Eric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University on March 8, 2016, in New York City. His book, "The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" won the Pulitzer, Bancroft, and Lincoln prizes for 2011. Photo illustration by Alex LaSalvia.

The Emancipator

‘Originalism is intellectually indefensible,’ says noted historian about right-leaning Supreme Court

In a Q&A with The Emancipator, Eric Foner, a leading authority on the post-Civil War era, said he wants to see liberal justices develop a vision of the Constitution that doesn’t build on conservative legal ideology.

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Special reports

A celebrated surgeon, a trail of secrets and death

Dr. Yvon Baribeau set a record for malpractice settlements, and many colleagues tried desperately to stop him. But hospital executives let him go on and on.

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Part 2: A crisis of conscience, with lives on the line Timeline: What the public didn't know about Dr. Yvon Baribeau

The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2022

The Women’s Edge and Globe Magazine celebrate the state’s leading companies and nonprofits run by women.

See the full Women & Power issue from Globe Magazine

Celebrating 150 years of The Boston Globe

We’re marking the Globe’s 150th year with a look back through 15 decades of coverage. Explore 150 of the most significant front pages, revisit classic sports moments, try a crossword from 1917, and more.

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Lynn house fire leaves 11 people and a dog displaced on Halloween night

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it apparently started on the first floor as a woman was cooking and then went to attend to some trick-or-treaters, according to District Chief Joseph Zukas.

North Andover police seeking man who allegedly entered unlocked apartments

North Andover police are seeking the public’s help in locating a person of interest after a man entered multiple unlocked apartments at a local residential complex early Monday.

Taylor Swift announces ‘The Eras Tour’ with two stops at Gillette in May
Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers is also on the Foxborough bill.

Is climate change coming for New England’s fall foliage?

Climate change is exacerbating extreme weather events, driving famine, and increasing risk of violent conflict. It could also change our world in subtler ways, like when it comes to New England's beloved fall foliage.

Phillies, Eagles bring a bounce to beleaguered Philadelphia

“If there was one city that needed this, it was us,” said Michael Snock, a full-time teacher and part-time bartender, who lives within cheering distance of Citizens Bank Park.

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Roxbury, hospitalized with life-theatening injuries
Boston police were notified of the crash at 9:53 p.m. on Halloween night in the area of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Harrison Avenue.

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Officials spoke to the press from the FBI's Chelsea office Monday about the identity of the 'Lady of the Dunes.'

FBI identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes’ nearly 50 years after woman’s mutilated body was found in Provincetown

Law enforcement officials on Monday identified the victim as Ruth Marie Terry, a Tennessee woman who was 37 at the time of her death. The gruesome and mysterious 1974 case has haunted Cape Cod investigators for decades.

US Supreme Court’s conservatives signal skepticism of affirmative action in higher education
The high court's decision, expected next year, could overturn more than four decades of precedents established by both liberal and conservative justices.

People are shocked at the cost of filling their oil tanks as winter approaches
Many homeowners are starting to feel the acute pain of high oil prices on the cusp of the months-long heating season in New England.

For two years, Natick has kept a secret. A police officer allegedly sexually assaulted a dispatcher.
Police initially dismissed the alleged assault as a “rumor” and the town is still trying to withhold records of the case.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift announces ‘The Eras Tour’ with two stops at Gillette in May

A pencil at the base of the gravestone of Henry David Thoreau at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord.

Literary greats buried throughout New England

Andrew Levitt (foreground left) and Niki Metcalf (foreground right) star in "Hairspray," which runs through Oct. 30 at Citizens Bank Opera House.

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Tegan and Sara at Royale Friday night.

Tegan and Sara make every minute count at Royale

Special Projects

Back to Boston

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Police tape blocks a street outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi in San Francisco on Oct. 28.

The violence next time

Paul Heroux in 2018.

Paul Heroux for Bristol County sheriff

Mexico to daylight saving time: ¡Adiós!

Amid opposition from members of his own Cabinet and the European Union, Chancellor Olaf Scholz rallied a sufficient number of ministers to approve the sale of a stake in Germany’s largest port to a Chinese state-owned firm.

Oliver McPherson-Smith

Closer economic ties with China puts Germany in the business of betrayal

Anthony Amore’s conception of the auditor’s post is more in keeping with the mission of the office and his varied work experience makes him a better fit for the position.

Anthony Amore for auditor

IDEAS | JON ROBERTS AND MATT BIVENS

Who will care for our sickest children? Pediatric hospitals are turning some of them away.

Metro

These were some of the best Halloween costumes spotted around Boston

Residents got creative this Halloween and dipped into the well of Boston-inspired costumes to celebrate the spooky holiday.

Rhode Island business news: November 2022

Regular updates from Rhode Island business leaders and industry experts.

How is it that teachers unions are outspending millionaires on Question 1?

Educator groups account for most of the $26 million raised in support of a ballot question that would increase taxes on the wealthy.

The TV ads in the race for R.I.’s 2nd Congressional District

The contest between state Treasurer Seth Magaziner and former Cranston mayor Allan Fung has everyone in Rhode Island buzzing.

Sports

Roquan Smith takes down Bailey Zappe during the Patriots' Week 7 loss.

NFL trade deadline: Lions TE TJ Hockenson dealt to Vikings

We're tracking the latest news around the league.

Marcus Brady (above) was hired by Colts coach Frank Reich in 2018 as quarterbacks coach and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2021.

Ahead of Week 9 game with Patriots, Colts fire offensive coordinator Marcus Brady

The Colts have turned the ball over 16 times and rank No. 30 in scoring at 16.1 points per game. They visit New England Sunday.

Nelson Agholor is one name the Patriots could shop around in a trade.

With the trade deadline closing in, the Patriots have a few pieces they could move in a deal

Offloading a receiver seems to make the most sense, but they could part with options on the offensive line or in the backfield if the right package materializes.

Tom Brady speaks out about divorce from Gisele Bündchen: ‘It’s a very amicable situation’

Before she was a politician, Maura Healey was a basketball player. Here’s how her excellence in the sport helped her career.

browns 32, bengals 13

Nick Chubb, Browns roll past Bengals, as Joe Burrow’s futility against in-state rival continues

Business

The cost of building in Boston keeps going up. That’s making real estate more expensive, too.

Residential and commercial developers alike are grappling with costly shipping and production delays.

INNOVATION BEAT

Boston Dynamics is teaching its robots new tricks

Waltham-based robotics company Boston Dynamics, known for its viral YouTube clips, is developing new skills for its robots to show off.

Humanoid robot created by Boston Dynamics, shows off its latest trick: a full back-flip

Struggling Boston Internet company Starry looks for potential sale

magazine

The Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts 2022

Barbara Clarke began investing in women-owned companies in 2013.

Women & Power 2022

‘Write the damn check’: How female funders can help women entrepreneurs grow

Election campaign badge button with the word "Her" written on it

Women & Power 2022

Despite its progressive reputation, Massachusetts has lagged in women’s representation

MIT student Elizabeth E. Brennan (left) and Boston University student Victoria Gonzalez-Canalle work on signs for the Sept. 14 Stand Up and Be Counted rally held at MIT, which Gonzalez-Canalle helped organize.

Women & Power 2022

‘FemTech’ and a moonshot for menstruation science

metro

Rhode Island Democratic Gov. Dan McKee delivers his State of the State address to lawmakers and guests in the House Chamber at the Statehouse, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Providence, R.I.

Rhode Island political news: November 2022

North Andover police seeking man who allegedly entered unlocked apartments

Lynn house fire leaves 11 people and a dog displaced on Halloween night

sports

Westford Academy senior Molly Smith closed out her high school golf career with a magnificent 8-under-par 64 Monday in the New England Interscholastic championship.

Westford’s Molly Smith wins New England Interscholastic Golf title with an 8-under-par 64

Manfred: Runner on second in extra innings could be kept in play

Westport boys’ soccer puts in the work to net a 17-0-1 regular season

business

Financial therapy — a burgeoning field that blends the fields of mental health and financial planning — can offer some insights on how to improve your money mindset.

Five ways to improve your relationship with money, according to financial therapists

How is it that teachers unions are outspending millionaires on Question 1?

‘How about $8?’: Elon Musk and Stephen King spar over paying for Twitter verification

politics

Former President Donald Trump.

Chief Justice John Roberts delays handover of Trump’s tax returns to House committee

Biden aims to drive GOP contrast in Florida 1 week out

House GOP’s possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

Nation

Takeoff of the group Migos performed during the 2019 BET Experience in Los Angeles in June 2019.

Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, representative says

‘A monster’: Families of students killed and those wounded in attack confront Parkland shooter

‘Bluey,’ ‘Funny Girl’ set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

World

An Israeli soldier casts an early vote at an army base near the Israeli Kibbutz Kerem Shalom near the border with Gaza Strip, on Oct. 31.

Israelis vote again, as political crisis grinds on

Danish elections could pave way for a center government

Modi to visit India’s bridge collapse site as people mourn

opinion

State Auditor candidate Diana DiZoglio advocated for new teacher contracts and equitable pay for educators in Malden and Haverhill outside of Haverhill City Hall on Oct. 15.

Diana DiZoglio is a fearless lawmaker who would be a fearless auditor

Closer economic ties with China puts Germany in the business of betrayal

Anthony Amore for auditor

lifestyle

Love Letters Podcast 11/1/22

Ana in Paris

Literary greats buried throughout New England

We’ve never taken a vacation together

food & dining

A variety of mushrooms from Joyberry Farms.

N.H. couple finding joy in mushrooms

Flora’s Wine Bar has blossomed

CommonWealth Kitchen has the perfect holiday gift idea: boxes full of goodies

travel

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. office in San Francisco.

Hertz demands $658 one year after rear-end crash with rental

Fireplace suites, crafts in Vermont, and guest rooms you can swim up to

Tom Paxton on keeping your cool, the Arizona desert, and all the guilty pleasures

Arts

Yael Bartana, "Mary Koszmary," 2007. One channel video and sound installation 16mm film transferred to DVD color/sound.

At Tufts, dark visions cloud ‘The Sun Rises in the West and Sets in the East’

At the MFA, ‘Frank Bowling’s Americas’ is a pivotal show for an artist who’s impossible to peg

At UMass Dartmouth, the clitoris gets its close-up

Books

Jerry and Elaine talk at the coffee shop, a familiar scene featured in "Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook."

Yes, soup for you! ‘Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook’ serves up references and recipes

Gerald Stern, poet of wistfulness, anger, and humor, dies at 97

Two men locked in a long battle In ‘The Last Campaign’

Movies

Wendell, left, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key, and Wild, voiced by Jordan Peele, in a scene from "Wendell & Wild."

Lovers of gross stuff, rejoice — ‘Wendell & Wild’ is plum nasty

‘Aftersun’ is a father-daughter memory play that will stay with you

‘Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues’ celebrates the Sun King of American music

Television

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Best TV Show bracket: Here’s how you voted in Rounds 1-5

Vote in the semifinals of our Best TV Shows bracket

In our Best TV bracket, a deserving final four — and a couple of agonizing choices ahead

music

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift announces ‘The Eras Tour’ with two stops at Gillette in May

Philippe Jaroussky and Artaserse share camaraderie in opera seria

Tegan and Sara make every minute count at Royale

Theater/Dance

Leah Hohauser in Actors' Shakespeare Project's "Let the Right One In."

In a chilling ‘Let the Right One In,’ there will be blood

BoSoma and City Ballet of Boston dance ‘Side by Side’

‘Kinky Boots’ has a hitch in its stride at North Shore Music Theatre

globe local

A rendering of the new public safety building in Quincy.

Costs soar for city’s new public safety building

Newton superintendent search committee adds four members —but no designated teachers union representative

Some Salem residents haunted by Halloween

Obituaries

Ms. Wyman, shown in 1983, was the youngest city councilor ever elected in Los Angeles early in her career.

Roz Wyman, who helped bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, dies at 92

Msgr. John Meier, who searched for ‘historical Jesus,’ dies at 80

Dr. Marcelle Willock, groundbreaking role model for women and people of color in medicine, dies at 84