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Lashaunda Watson, a single mom of four in Roxbury, has taken out almost $20,000 in loans for her business communication degree at Southern New Hampshire University. If the forgiveness passes, it could significantly lighten her financial obligations.

Biden’s plan to forgive student debt is on hold. That puts borrowers in limbo.

Six lawsuits have challenged the executive order to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, and the rollout is currently on hold.

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JOHN POWERS | ON SOCCER

Heartening US performance against England leaves expected task: Beat Iran, or go home
While the US were content with a deadlock against the world No. 5 English on Friday, they were going for the victory much of the match because they believed they could get it.

United States men’s soccer team plays England to 0-0 draw in World Cup Live World Cup updates: See the scores of every match, and check out today’s schedule See the US vs. England scoreboard

Former USA player Alexi Lalas has been a Fox Soccer commentator for several years.

Alexi Lalas suggested USMNT ‘plant that American flag’ against England at World Cup. It didn’t go over well.

Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas's speech ahead of the USA vs. England World Cup match got watchers fired up, just not in the way he intended.

In Vermont, a call to end logging in the Green Mountain National Forest
Environmental groups have long battled the timber industry over the sanctity of national forests, but the stakes in those perennial battles have risen in recent years.

Medical marijuana for kids? These moms sought it out — and say any parent would have done the same

In Massachusetts, 45 minors have received permission from state regulators to legally consume medical cannabis, after getting the required recommendations from both a pediatrician and another doctor.

In a shortened Georgia Senate sprint, candidates court split-ticket voters

As the campaigns sprint to the Dec. 6 runoff election, the split-ticket voters are emerging as a rare pool of individuals who could actually be up for grabs, in a race where no further voter registration is permitted.

Democrats battle over 2024 nomination calendar as Biden weighs options

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Celtics’ bench turns the tide on Kings as third-quarter run leads to blowout win
Coach Joe Mazzulla dug deep into his bench and the response was a 16-0 run to end the third period, sparked by an angry Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard.

Salve Regina University mourns student athlete fatally injured in N.H. rollover crash

Drew Ceppetelli, of Barrington, N.H., a member of the Class of 2023 and the university’s softball team, died hours after the crash early Thanksgiving morning.

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Bruins improve to 12-0 at home — setting an NHL record — with overtime win
The afternoon of history-making was somewhat diminished, however, when the Bruins lost No. 1 goalie Linus Ullmark to injury.

Linus Ullmark departs Bruins victory injured, but team confident star netminder is OK

This 6-foot-tall statue of Mickey Mouse with lobster claws for hands finally made it back to Boston

The Springs Motel in the Berkshires. The motel was the subject of the makeover show "Inn the Works."

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Despite a reality TV makeover, this Berkshires motel is not quite ready for its close-up

The Magnolia Network show "Inn the Works" followed Lindsey Kurowski as she renovated a 1959 motor lodge from an eyesore to a polished jewel. At least, that’s the way it looked on TV.

Jaylen Brown’s support of his friends has brought him into conflict with his platform.

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Jaylen Brown’s actions are in conflict with his words, and other thoughts

When given chances to denounce antisemitism, the Celtics star chose to support his misguided friends, Ye and Kyrie Irving.

Tiffany Haddish and John Early in "The Afterparty."

A baker’s dozen of shows to binge during the holiday weekend

It’s time to give thanks — for the good and great shows TV has to offer. These series — some dramas, some comedies, a couple of whodunits — might be just the thing to fill downtime after your company leaves.

Movie Reviews

From left: Paul Dano, Mateo Zoryan Francis-DeFord, and Michelle Williams in a scene from "The Fabelmans."

Steven Spielberg makes a ‘Spielberg movie’ about Steven Spielberg — and it soars

From left: Edward Norton, Madelyn Cline, Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Kate Hudson, Janelle Monáe, and Daniel Craig in a scene from "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery."

Daniel Craig returns as a Southern sleuth in ‘Glass Onion,’ set in Greece

Jonathan Majors, left, and Glen Powell in a scene from "Devotion."

‘Devotion’ is an interracial friendship story that flies

From left: Amy Adams as Giselle, Sofia (played by Mila and Lara Jackson), Gabriella Baldacchino as Morgan, and Patrick Dempsey as Robert in Disney's live-action "Disenchanted," on Disney+.

Amy Adams heads to the ’burbs in ‘Disenchanted’

Opinion

Photos of the victims of a mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colo. are displayed at a makeshift memorial outside the club. On Nov. 19, a man carrying a handgun and an assault-style rifle opened fire inside the LGBTQ+ club and killed 5 people.

Assault weapons bans work. More states should try them.

Only a handful of states have assault weapons bans despite evidence that such a policy could reduce mass shooting fatalities.

Want to make it ‘top secret’? Pay top dollar.

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Supreme Court wining, dining, and leaking no light matter

Special-needs bias at BPS cries out for independent oversight

Hello, darkness, my new friend

An engraving portrait of poet Phillis Wheatley Peters, circa 1773.

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Poetry and the struggle for justice

Early American abolitionists used the storytelling artistry of poetry as a way to dismantle White supremacist thinking. Paul Lewis dissects an 1820 poem published in the original Emancipator called “Far in a gloomy desart, waste and wild.”

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In all, 27 votes separate two Mass. House races, further endangering the state’s shrinking GOP

Candidates for state representative in the Nashoba Valley and on the North Shore have filed for district-wide recounts in their races, where a handful of votes separate each of them them in districts that have long been held by Republicans.

Eight people injured in four-vehicle crash on I-195 in New Bedford

A 37-year-old man from New Bedford suffered serious injuries after he was ejected from the 2005 Volvo he was driving westbound at around 7:10 p.m. Friday. Seven others were also injured and taken to the hospital, State Police said.

Ex-Lasell Village chief wants to extend its intergenerational living and learning model
Anne Doyle, who stepped down as president of Lasell Village in Newton at the end of October, is planning an effort to link universities and retirement communities nationally and globally.

Walmart shooter bought gun just hours before killing, police say

Authorities investigating the fatal shootings of six people at a Walmart said that the shooter bought the gun just hours before and left a note with grievances against coworkers on his phone.

Why was Hunter Henry’s second-half touchdown overturned? See what the officials said.
“They called what they called,” the Patriots tight end said after the team's 7-point loss. “I believe I caught it. But they made the call and you just have to live with it.”

Yes, these ER doctors are twins
A look at Dr. Randy Kring and his twin brother, Dr. Ryan Kring, as they worked overlapping shifts in the emergency department at Emerson Health.

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With the election of Maura Healey as governor, Beacon Hill will be controlled by Democrats, and she and many other Democratic politicians supported the "millionaires tax."

The ‘millionaires tax’ is a big change for Massachusetts. What happens now?

Lawmakers could tinker with the tax code if too many people are caught up in the new tax on high earnings, but few expect changes anytime soon.

What we know about the fatal Hingham Apple Store crash
Bradley Rein was ordered held on $100,000 bail Tuesday for alleged reckless homicide by motor vehicle stemming from a Monday morning crash.

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How dipping into the cold has become a hot trend
For millennia, humans have avoided plunging into cold water. Now they’re paying good money to do it.

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Tree lightings, holiday markets, and more family-friendly events for 2022
As the holiday season officially winds up, here are some of the upcoming tree lightings, menorah lightings, and other celebrations to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.

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Tiffany Haddish and John Early in "The Afterparty."

A baker’s dozen of shows to binge during the holiday weekend

President Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden and her fiance, Peter Neal, were married on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington last Saturday.

This Boston-based party planner was behind Naomi Biden’s White House wedding

Edward Hopper, "Manhattan Bridge Loop," 1928. Oil on canvas. Gift of Stephen C. Clark, Esq.

In ‘Edward Hopper’s New York,’ a city and artist forever entwined

Rob Delaney will appear at First Church Cambridge to discuss "A Heart That Works" on Dec. 1.

Rob Delaney can endure grief, as long as there’s laughter

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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.

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

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

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

So, Taylor Swift, when you come to Gillette in May, please do as destiny demands and add “Be Bear Aware” to your set list.

Taylor Swift, it’s a fate we share: To help America ‘Be Bear Aware’

International flags hung in a main hallway at York County School of Technology in York, Pa., in 2017. The flags represent the diversity of the students' heritage at the school.

Creating classrooms that draw on immigrants’ skills

Orly Lobel, author of "The Equality Machine: Harnessing Digital Technology for a Brighter, More Inclusive Future."

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

Is digital privacy overrated?

Logan O'Connor, of the Colorado Avalanche, fought with Ross Colton, of the Tampa Bay Lightning, during the third period in Game 3 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 20 in Tampa.

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Ban fighting in the NHL

Executive Director at United We Dream Greisa Martinez spoke during a news conference about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program outside the US Capitol on Nov. 16 in Washington. Senate Democrats called on Republicans to join them in passing DACA legislation during the lame-duck session to protect young migrants brought to the United States as children from being deported.

Talking turkey on immigration reform in the lame-duck session

The author and his son, Misha, last February.

IDEAS | JOHN SUMMERS

The mismeasure of Misha

Metro

Suspect arrested in fatal Lowell shooting

Rafael Garcia-Rey, 21, is facing charges for the death of Odogwu Ganobi, 26, of Lowell, whom he allegedly shot following a verbal altercation over a traffic dispute on Nov. 15, officials said.

Veteran, cancer survivor from South Boston competes in military Warrior Games

The Warrior Games is an annual sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran US military service members.

Ex-Lasell Village chief wants to extend its intergenerational living and learning model

Anne Doyle, who stepped down as president of Lasell Village in Newton at the end of October, is planning an effort to link universities and retirement communities nationally and globally.

In all, 27 votes separate two Mass. House races, further endangering the state’s shrinking GOP

Candidates for state representative in the Nashoba Valley and on the North Shore have filed for district-wide recounts in their races, where a handful of votes separate each of them them in districts that have long been held by Republicans.

Sports

Derrick White scored 16 points as the Celtics pulled away from Sacramento late in the third period.

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Celtics’ bench turns the tide on Kings as third-quarter run leads to blowout win

Coach Joe Mazzulla dug deep into his bench and the response was a 16-0 run to end the third period, sparked by an angry Jayson Tatum and Payton Pritchard.

Captain Patrice Bergeron recognized the crowd for a standing ovation to celebrate his 1,000th point, scored Monday in Tampa.

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Bashful Patrice Bergeron grateful for standing ovation celebrating 1,000 points

Only three others have scored 1,000 points with the Black and Gold, a group that includes Ray Bourque (1,506), John Bucyk (1,339), and Phil Esposito (1,012).

David Pastrnak celebrates his overtime winner in front of a raucous Garden crowd.

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Bruins improve to 12-0 at home — setting an NHL record — with overtime win

The afternoon of history-making was somewhat diminished, however, when the Bruins lost No. 1 goalie Linus Ullmark to injury.

Linus Ullmark departs Bruins victory injured, but team confident star netminder is OK

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Joe Mazzulla cuts down on practices as Celtics work through hectic portion of schedule

JOHN POWERS | ON SOCCER

Heartening US performance against England leaves expected task: Beat Iran, or go home

Business

Musk says he’d back DeSantis for president if he makes 2024 run

Elon Musk’s expression of support comes as many party leaders, including onetime Trump allies, have been talking up Ron DeSantis as a more desirable standard bearer than the former president in the next election.

Biden’s plan to forgive student debt is on hold. That puts borrowers in limbo.

Six lawsuits have challenged the executive order to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, and the rollout is currently on hold.

Musk plans Twitter check mark feature again, this time with more colors

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

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10 hacks for the perfect Disney World vacation

How to find a New England ski adventure that’s just right for you

This week's daters: Ben and Garabed

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘He moved to a new city and proceeded to join every sports league you can imagine’

Romanian Pork and White Bean Soup With Vinegar and Caraway (Ciorba de Porc) accompanied by pickled red onions.

Recipes: Boost your stock with a Romanian white bean soup, Basque-style leek soup, and more

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Dr. Randy Kring (left) stopped by the back room where his twin brother, Dr. Ryan Kring, was working to give him the results of an ultrasound test that had been brought to him instead of his brother as the identical twins worked overlapping shifts in the emergency department at Emerson Health.

Yes, these ER doctors are twins

Loved ones lost, and honored with a gift to Globe Santa

Salve Regina University mourns student athlete fatally injured in N.H. rollover crash

sports

Von Miller beat Lions lineman Penei Sewell early in Thursday's game, but the Bills' pass rusher was out of the game by halftime with a knee injury.

Reports say no ACL tear for Von Miller, but Bills rule pass rusher out for game against the Patriots

Thanksgiving leftovers: Lynn Classical’s Brian Vaughan Jr. and Winthrop’s Robert Noonan made painstaking returns to the gridiron

Differing paths of Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy lead to The Game

business

Christina Pardy (center) with the Peruvian women who help to manufacture Sh*t That I Knit's NFL collection, which launched this fall.

Boston knitwear brand lands NFL licensing deal

This holiday season, the poor buckle under inflation as the rich spend

‘Opening the gates of hell’: Musk says he will revive banned accounts

politics

Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida.

Musk says he’d back DeSantis for president if he makes 2024 run

In a shortened Georgia Senate sprint, candidates court split-ticket voters

Midterms free of feared chaos as voting experts look to 2024

Nation

Zion National Park near Springdale, Utah.

Woman dies on hike in Utah’s Zion Park, husband rescued

Walmart shooter left ‘death note,’ bought gun day of killing

Trump’s latest dinner guest: Nick Fuentes, white supremacist

World

In this image taken from video, firefighters spray water on a fire at a residential building in Urumqi, in western China, on Thursday.

Fire kills 10 in Xinjiang, raising questions about lockdown

Kherson evacuates hospitals under relentless Russian shelling

Vatican court hears secret recording of pope on hostage fees

opinion

Executive Director at United We Dream Greisa Martinez spoke during a news conference about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program outside the US Capitol on Nov. 16 in Washington. Senate Democrats called on Republicans to join them in passing DACA legislation during the lame-duck session to protect young migrants brought to the United States as children from being deported.

Talking turkey on immigration reform in the lame-duck session

Ban fighting in the NHL

Is digital privacy overrated?

lifestyle

Does anyone really change?

Tight security at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, police say

This Boston-based party planner was behind Naomi Biden’s White House wedding

food & dining

Hill Farm by Sagra is a 50-acre sustainable farm, restaurant, and boutique inn situated along the Battenkill River in Vermont’s Equinox Mountain Valley.

Farm-to-table-to-bed in Vermont, ski resort deals, and California dreaming

A woman made chili for neighbors — and outrage ensued. Was she wrong?

This Martha’s Vineyard inn owner cooks the ‘best breakfast in the US’ — with no culinary training

travel

Weston Backcountry, also a leader in offering scholarships for women and underrepresented groups (and supporting backcountry safety and education, in general), has released its first women’s-specific swallowtail snowboard, The Revel, available in 143, 148, and 153 cm.

New winter sports gear worth checking out

Despite a reality TV makeover, this Berkshires motel is not quite ready for its close-up

Holiday splendor in the Brandywine Valley

Arts

Edward Hopper, "Manhattan Bridge Loop," 1928. Oil on canvas. Gift of Stephen C. Clark, Esq.

In ‘Edward Hopper’s New York,’ a city and artist forever entwined

At Yale, Fazal Sheikh exposes the elements in every sense

Looking back at an experiment in looking and learning at MIT

Books

Do not go gentle

A new study of John Singer Sargent views the painter through a 21st century lens

Netflix and poetry in Darryl Pinckney’s post-pandemic literary life

Movies

From left: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Keeley Karsten, Julia Butters, and Sophia Kopera in "The Fabelmans."

With ‘The Fabelmans,’ Spielberg joins the club of filmmakers mining their early years for the movies

‘Devotion’ is an interracial friendship story that flies

Famed ‘Goonies’ house for sale in coastal Astoria, Oregon

Television

In New Bedford, an 1855 grand Italianate, The Whalehouse, has been the site of filming for a new AMC series.

AMC’s ‘Invitation to a Bonfire’ has been filming in New Bedford

Expect trials, tribulations from anthology series ‘Accused’

Turns out, TV viewers will forgive and forget

music

Haitian star Emeline Michel performs Sunday at Vincent's Nightclub in Randolph.

During Thanksgiving week, a bounty of Haitian music

Tedeschi Trucks’ 2022 tally: four albums, four films, four nights in Boston

Wilko Johnson, British guitarist of Dr. Feelgood, dies at 75

Theater/Dance

A pedestrian, whose reflection is captured in a window, passes under the marquee at the Emerson Paramount Center. ArtsEmerson, which stages some of its shows at the theater, says its attendance this season is below pre-pandemic levels.

At many Boston-area theaters, audiences haven’t staged a comeback

Not ready for the seasonal influx of holiday theater? Try these 4 shows.

Kyle Abraham’s ‘Requiem’ is a journey toward rebirth

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Delaney Supple, left, and Sylvie Lammert have a laugh as they hike at Houghton's Pond in Milton. Waypoint Adventures offers year-round programs like hiking, rock climbing, paddling, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

NO LIMITS: Waypoint Adventure gives students with physical and emotional challenges real-life experiences outdoors

The Argument: Should the state require later start times for all middle and high schools?

‘To do nothing is not an option:’ In Brookline, controversy grows over future of aging public ice rink

Obituaries

A photo provided by Barbara Vinick, via Kulane shows Harriet Bograd, a mentor to Jewish communities worldwide, at Hadassah Primary School in Uganda on Jan. 17, 2011.

Harriet Bograd, 79, dies; mentor to Jewish communities around the world

Ellen Wittlinger, award-winning young adult author who included LGBTQ protagonists, dies at 74

Edward C. Prescott, 81, dies; received Nobel for studying business cycles