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2022 Election

Democrat Kelly wins Ariz. Senate

House, Senate control undetermined as vote counting continues in Nevada

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Democrat Adrian Fontes wins Arizona’s secretary of state race over Republican Mark Finchem, a top 2020 election denier
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Democrat Mark Kelly will win reelection to US Senate from Arizona, the AP projects
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Unsettled California races could tip US House control

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A fire truck passes a backfire operation during the Mosquito fire near Volcanoville, California, US, on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The wildfire, which started Tuesday evening north of the Oxbow Reservoir, had burned nearly 34,000 acres by Saturday morning and remains 0% contained, making it one of the states largest wildfires of the season so far, reported the San Francisco Chronicle.

World could see catastrophic climate change in just nine years, study shows

Global carbon pollution from fossil fuel usage will hit record levels this year, a major new analysis shows, setting the world on a dangerous path.

Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at summit

Head of MassBio trade group is out after serving just over a year

The abrupt leadership changes come at a sensitive time for MassBio, which lobbies for the state’s biotechnolology industry, a pillar of the Massachusetts economy.

Digital hall passes: ‘Bathroom Big Brother’ or solution to antsy students?
The technology — which tracks how often and how long students are out of class — has been touted as a remedy to bad bathroom behavior by some and labeled an invasion of privacy by others.

A verifiable mess: Twitter users create havoc by impersonating brands

After Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, revamped a subscription service to give users a coveted verification check mark for $8 a month, users began abusing the program this week.

Twitter drama too much? Mastodon, others emerge as options

Biden working on ties with Southeast Asia in shadow of China

Ukraine FM: Moscow playing ‘hunger games’ with world

Boston has no physical space for women-focused queer nightlife. LGBTQ Nightlife Events is trying to fill that void.
The organization throws several themed monthly parties catered toward women and non-binary people.

Supporters of Question 1, the millionaires tax, ran a sophisticated grass-roots campaign.

Shirley Leung and Larry Edelman

‘They just didn’t care’: Why more business leaders didn’t fight the ‘millionaires tax’

Local business leaders conceded that they struggled to recruit enough companies, their chief executives, and other heavy hitters to go public with their opposition to Question 1 — and donate to the campaign.

Two people walk up a nearly empty N. Pleasant Street in Amherst on April 30, 2020. In Amherst, where the median household income is about $57,000, more than 80 percent of people voted in favor of the "millionaires tax."

Here’s how every town in Mass., from richest to poorest, voted on the ‘millionaires tax’

A map of the Question 4 results.

See where the votes came from: Town-by-town midterm election results maps

Former President Donald Trump looks out at the audience as he speaks at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

The midterms aren’t over yet. But the 2024 campaign has already begun.

The results of Tuesday’s midterm elections remain far from clear. But that didn't stop former President Donald Trump from kicking off the 2024 race in earnest this week.

‘Party over pot?’ Midterms provide mixed signals on marijuana reform

BILLY BAKER | Commentary

Fear and loathing in the Bakeshires
This small Massachusetts town, on the borders of the still-retail-weed-less states of Connecticut and New York, has turned itself into the New Hampshire State Liquor Store of marijuana.

An artist's depiction of a public plaza proposed as part of The Davis Cos.' redevelopment of the former Boston Skating Club site in Allston, which will include three residential buildings and a hotel.

Plans for former skating club site in Allston include more than 500 apartments and condos, plus a hotel

The developer hopes to begin construction by the end of next year on a project that will total nearly 600,000 square feet.

This small cottage in Nantucket has hit the market with a price tag of just over $2 million. (Claire McElwain)

360-square-foot house on Nantucket hits the market, for just over $2 million

The cozy shingled home on Cabot Lane hasn’t gotten any offers yet, but it does have a prime location.

In the fourth quarter of Friday night's win, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum combined for 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics putting in the work to finish games stronger this season

The win against the Nuggets was the latest example of how far the team has come in closing out victories since a crushing Game 4 loss in the NBA Finals.

Celtics’ scorching offense sets the tone early in wire-to-wire win over Nuggets

Roger Clemens did not gain election to the Hall of Fame on the writers ballot, but he gets another chance with the Contemporary Era Committee.

dan shaughnessy

A fascinating Baseball Hall of Fame committee vote is upcoming, and other thoughts

There are controversial candidates including Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds for the Contemporary Era Committee to consider.

Opinion

For all who yearn for a return to normalcy in American politics — Republican Mehmet Oz gave us reason to believe, or at least hope, that’s possible.

Hope for democracy, in the concession speeches given by some Trump-backed candidates

For all who yearn for a return to normalcy in American politics, some of the races this week gave us reason to believe that’s possible.

About those political yard signs …

MARCELA GARCÍA

Dissecting Latino voters’ motivations in the midterm elections

A warning for lawmakers in Question 1′s narrow win

IDEAS | TOM EMSWILER

Here’s how we can stop changing the clocks once and for all

American soldiers look at charred huts after a Vietnam War bombing in Kuong Tung in 1967.

The Emancipator

Under my skin

This Veterans Day, J. Michael Martinez writes about how the U.S. treats its veterans and anybody caught in the crossfire of its wars. Born with a skin defect inherited from his father, Martinez tells his story about Agent Orange and its generational effects.

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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.

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

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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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More recent News

Boston City Hall Plaza to reopen with celebrations Nov. 18 following major renovation

The renovation has made the plaza universally accessible; created new event spaces, seating, and play areas for children; and improved the site’s environmental sustainability, while making infrastructure improvements to keep the space safe and accessible in the long term, the city said in a statement.

Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena

Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.

New England could see remnants of Nicole this weekend, with gusty winds and showers

Rainfall will be heaviest west of Route 128, but everyone is going to see some showers through the middle of the morning Saturday.

Alec Baldwin sues to ‘clear his name’ in movie set killing
Saying he wants to clear his name, Alec Baldwin on Friday sued people involved in handling and supplying the loaded gun that he was using when it fired, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a 2021 filming accident in New Mexico.

Baker vetoes funds for public education campaign aimed at antiabortion pregnancy centers
“The information required to be published by this earmark is already publicly available from the state,” Baker said.

LOVE LETTERS

Everyone is getting married and having kids, and I’m lonely
“What can I do to start welcoming in the things I’m really looking for?”

Recommended reads

44 indelible images from more than a century of Boston Globe photography

When the Globe started publishing 150 years ago, the paper was as gray as a winter’s day. Then came improvements in printing technology — and some of the best staff photographers in the nation.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

I traveled 1,600 miles on an Amtrak sleeper train. After 36 hours on board, here’s the verdict.
I endured two stale empanadas and one tiny bar of soap for a lot of stunning views. Were they worth it?

When is the right time to put up holiday decorations? It depends who you ask.
The practice of getting ahead of the Christmas curve picked up steam two years ago, when fears about coronavirus outbreaks ruining Thanksgiving gatherings led many to start decorating earlier than ever before, to drum up some joy.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was a tad sleepy. I’m not used to being out on a Sunday evening.’
Will a stop at an ice cream shop make us melt?

Culture & Lifestyle

STL GLD (from left): Moe Pope, Jonathan Ulman, The Arcitype, Tim Hall, and Christopher Talken.

STL GLD expands its sound and vision with ‘Rock Boyega’

A scene from SETU's 2016 performance of "Ramayana" at Belmont Town Hall Theater. The troupe's upcoming production, "Seven Steps Around the Fire," opens at Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown Friday.

Theater company shines a light on the oppression of India’s third gender

Alex Edelman, who's had a breakout year with the success of his one-man show "Just For Us," returns to Boston for his Comics Come Home debut.

At Comics Come Home, Alex Edelman will be doing just that

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

President Biden handed Senator Joe Manchin the pen used to sign into law the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House on Aug. 16.

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

An opportunity for Democrats, hiding in plain sight

Marcello Antini, a far-right sympathizer, is the shop assistant at Predappio Tricolore, one of three shops in Benito Mussolini's home village that does big business selling fascist memorabilia to tourists.

IDEAS | FRANCESCO BERTOLUCCI AND STEFANO MORELLI

Step right up for the ‘20 years of fascism’ tour

A nurse talked to a patient in an emergency department hallway at Salem Hospital in Salem, Ore., on Aug. 20, 2021.

JONATHAN OLSHAKER AND JON SANTIAGO

The dangerous myths of emergency department overcrowding

New Twitter owner Elon Musk — yes, him again — has problematical notions about free speech, plus he is making noises about charging user fees, which would send congenital cheapskates like me hurtling toward the exits.

Slouching toward Twittergeddon

A photograph of the author's late father, Al Sutton, smoking a cigar in Burma during World War II.

IDEAS | TED SUTTON

A wartime letter and a glimpse of my father as I never knew him

A supporter holds her breath as preliminary results for Michigan Proposal 3 are announced at a watch party in Detroit, Mich., on Nov. 8.

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The abortion rights movement may be regaining the upper hand

Metro

Live updates: Midterm elections

Midterm elections: Control of the House and Senate are yet to be determined. Follow along.

We’re gathering news, updates, analysis, and results from high-stakes races across Massachusetts and the United States. Follow along.

Missing WWII soldier from Maine to be buried near hometown

A World War II aircraft gunner from rural Maine will be laid to rest Saturday in a cemetery near his hometown

Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

The fate of the plan will likely eventually end up in the Supreme Court, meaning a final decision is a ways off.

Baker vetoes funds for public education campaign aimed at antiabortion pregnancy centers

“The information required to be published by this earmark is already publicly available from the state,” Baker said.

Sports

In the fourth quarter of Friday night's win, Al Horford and Jayson Tatum combined for 22 points on 7-for-9 shooting.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics putting in the work to finish games stronger this season

The win against the Nuggets was the latest example of how far the team has come in closing out victories since a crushing Game 4 loss in the NBA Finals.

SPORTS BUSINESS

Crypto exchange FTX’s meltdown has impact across multiple sports

The arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, less than two years after it was christened FTX Arena in an agreement with a company that also inked deals within Formula One and Major League Baseball.

Al Horford (left) tied a career high by drilling six 3-pointers, and Marcus Smart approved.

celtics 131, nuggets 112

Celtics’ scorching offense sets the tone early in wire-to-wire win over Nuggets

Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 8 rebounds to lead Boston, and Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.

D3 football quarterfinals | Milton 24, Marblehead 20

No. 1 Milton rallies for 17 unanswered points in Division 3 quarterfinal win over No. 8 Marblehead

FRIDAY'S FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Nick Yanchuk, Bishop Feehan trample Reading in Division 2 quarterfinals

MIAA FIELD HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

A healthy return for Rita Cahalane results in a historic win for Newburyport field hockey program

Business

Thailand revises cannabis rules while awaiting delayed new bill

Thailand has slightly revised rules on the sale and use of cannabis as a “controlled herb,” while awaiting a controversial bill on the plant that has been delayed due to criticism from lawmakers concerned about recreational drug use.

Twitter drama too much? Mastodon, others emerge as options

While it’s not clear if the drama is causing many users to leave — in fact, having a front-row seat to the chaos may prove entertaining to some — lesser-known sites Mastodon and even Tumblr are emerging as new (or renewed) alternatives.

A verifiable mess: Twitter users create havoc by impersonating brands

Disney to cut costs, freeze hiring after earnings disappoint

magazine

44 indelible images from more than a century of Boston Globe photography

photo illustration of a smartphone with a person's hand reaching out of the screen, which has a picture of water on it.

How I outraged friends and family: By not having a smartphone

This week's daters: Tara and Evan

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was a tad sleepy. I’m not used to being out on a Sunday evening.’

Crispy Sichuan-Chili Chicken

Recipes: Crispy Sichuan-chili chicken and two more sweet and savory meals

metro

At least 25 Massachusetts schools, including at least two in Boston, use an app called SmartPass to keep track of which students are in and out of class.

Digital hall passes: ‘Bathroom Big Brother’ or solution to antsy students?

2022 election in Rhode Island: results, news, and analysis

Megan Cotter pulls ahead in race for House District 39

sports

Payton Pritchard scored 11 points and grabbed four offensive rebounds while playing his most minutes of the season.

Payton Pritchard is the beneficiary of Malcolm Brogdon’s hamstring injury, which doesn’t appear serious

Edwin Díaz’s $102M deal to remain with the Mets includes deferred payments until 2042

Suspended Browns QB Deshaun Watson allowed to start practicing

business

The Walgreens location located at 2275 Washington Street closed on Nov.8.

Boston City Council to Walgreens: Reopen shuttered stores, or don’t open any more

Plans for former skating club site in Allston include more than 500 apartments and condos, plus a hotel

360-square-foot house on Nantucket hits the market, for just over $2 million

politics

U.S. President Biden smiles as he arrives on Air Force One for the the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Nov. 12.

Biden working on ties with Southeast Asia in shadow of China

Democrat wins Arizona elections post over GOP conspiracist

Midterm elections: Control of the House and Senate are yet to be determined. Follow along.

Nation

Alec Baldwin poses in the press room with the award for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for "Saturday Night Live" at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 17, 2017.

Alec Baldwin sues to ‘clear his name’ in movie set killing

CBP commissioner says he refused resignation request from Homeland Security secretary

Fishermen take case against paying for monitors to SCOTUS

World

A woman gets colors of the Ukrainian flag painted on her face as people gather in Maidan square in Kyiv to celebrate the liberation of Kherson, Nov. 11.

Ukraine works to stabilize Kherson after Russian pullout

Bahrain websites attacked as it holds parliamentary election

Ukraine FM: Moscow playing ‘hunger games’ with world

opinion

The Walgreens retail chain is closing three stores in low-income Boston neighborhoods. Many shelves were already empty inside this location on River Street in Mattapan.

Parsing the Walgreens company line on closing three Boston stores

Biden’s near-victory tour on midterms

Under my skin

lifestyle

Everyone is getting married and having kids, and I’m lonely

Cold comfort: Here’s what parents should do about RSV, flu, and COVID, too

Here’s what to know about the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle hosting ‘SNL’ this weekend

food & dining

Coconut scallop crudo at Pescador in Kenmore Square.

Pescador opens in Kenmore Square; Sub Rosa slides into the South End

Recipes: Crispy Sichuan-chili chicken and two more sweet and savory meals

Would you like a tahini latte with your oil change?

travel

The seasonal festival of lights known as Gardens Aglow returns as a walking tour at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine.

Lights in Maine, festivities in the Berkshires, and luxury lodges in Botswana

These are the top travel-inspired baby names

Get sporty at these local halls of fame

Arts

The World War II Foundation in Wakefield, R.I., holds a trove of artifacts from the conflict, including many uniforms of both American and foreign troops.

For World War II veterans, a R.I. museum that honors and preserves their memories

A ‘Solstice’ for the senses at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge

Art from Microsoft founder Paul Allen sells for $1.5 billion

Books

In Russell Banks’s new novel, ‘The Magic Kingdom,’ an aged exile details the darker side of utopia

Kerri K. Greenidge’s ‘The Grimkes’ examines slavery’s enduring family legacy

Alejandro Varela on becoming a serious reader

Movies

From "Is That Black Enough for You?!?"

In ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?,’ history lesson meets film criticism

Black enough for me: Two critics discuss ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

Television

Chrissy Metz, pictured with Justin Hartley in "This Is Us," has been cast as the lead in a new NBC drama, “Help Me Rhonda.” Hartley stars in a CBS drama pilot called “The Never Game.”

Cast members move on quickly from ‘This Is Us’

Maybe it’s the end of the story for Santa, but not for ‘The Santa Clauses’

10 TV specials for the holidays, including Ralphie, Dolly, the Waltons, and more

music

Tenor Aaron Sheehan will be performing in Boston Early Music Festival's double bill of chamber operas — to feature Lully's "Idylle sur la Paix" and Charpentier's "La Fête de Rueil" — on Nov. 26 and 27 in Jordan Hall.

10 holiday classical concerts, from dueling ‘Messiahs’ to a Moravian Christmas

10 concerts that will add some pop to the season

Hear that? It’s the sound of Boston’s community choirs coming back together again.

Theater/Dance

Paulo Arrais in Mikko Nissinen's "The Nutcracker"

The holidays’ most festive dance performances include 7 different Nutcrackers

For theatergoers, 10 holiday shows to celebrate the season

Reindeer games, roller skaters, and aerial feats in Cirque du Soleil’s ‘ ‘Twas the Night Before …’

globe local

Tandem biking couple Kathy and Joe Marino start their Sunday morning group ride in Boxford.

Double your pleasure

How many people could say they lived the life they dreamed?

Hingham voters say yes to funding two major projects

Obituaries

The self-proclaimed “Wizard of Odd,” Gallagher — his first name was Leo, although for many years he refused to reveal it — said his job was to “yell at the world.”

Gallagher, watermelon-smashing comedian, is dead at 76

Kevin Conroy, the defining voice of Batman, dies at 66

Jim Wilson, former Globe deputy director of photography, dies at 68