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Prince William and Kate arrived at the MGM Music Hall for Earthshot Awards ceremony

After a day of royal engagements, Friday marks the marquee event of the Prince and Princess of Wales’ trip to Boston: The star-studded Earthshot Awards.

Decades of climate science haven’t solved the problem. Can the royal family?

Scientists have shouted into the wind about impending doom for decades. For more than a quarter-century, the United Nations has annually convened international leaders, to nominal effect. And Greta Thunberg’s school strike for the future just hit week 224. But could it be that what it takes to finally push climate action to a new level will be the faded glory of the British monarchy and the circles of wealth and power it still draws?

See photos from Prince William and Kate’s final day in Boston President Biden meets with Prince William at JFK Library and Museum Prince and Princess of Wales received royal treatment from Celtics, Satch Sanders

Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrive for the Earthshot Prize awards at the MGM Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts on Dec. 2.

Royals, and Biden, and Beckham — Oh my!

(From left to right) Chloe and Halle Bailey arrived at the green carpet for The Earthshot Prize 2022 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on Friday afternoon.

All the big names on the ‘green carpet’ at William and Kate’s Earthshot ceremony

Guests attended The Earthshot Prize Awards at the MGM Music Hall in Boston.

Earthshot Prize unveils five winners at Boston ceremony

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu arrived at The Earthshot Prize Awards MGM Music Hall at Fenway.

Guests at the Earthshot Awards are encouraged to dress sustainably. Mayor Wu understands the assignment.

Rick Boylan checks his phone prior to a vote that would change primary election order during a Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting to discuss President Biden's presidential primary lineup at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

James Pindell | Analysis

The 2024 presidential race is only starting. And the Democrats just created a logistical mess.

The proposed changes to the presidential primary contest calendar upend years of history. But states may not listen to the national party. What happens then? We'll walk you through.

Democrats move to make S.C. first voting state on presidential nominating calendar. N.H. and Nevada would be next.

Immigrant groups file new lawsuit against Florida officials who flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
The case, filed in US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, names Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of Transportation Jared W. Perdue as defendants and alleges they violated the US Constitution when they arranged the Sept. 14 flight, court records show.

Whether or not they sneak into the playoffs, Patriots clearly need big changes
Thursday's demoralizing loss to the Bills seemed to emphasize that they are not truly contenders as currently constructed.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston Public Schools’ enrollment drops for 8th consecutive year

This is the district’s eighth consecutive year of decline and brings the total loss of students over the last decade to more than 8,000.

Former Harvard University fencing coach heads to trial for bribery

On Monday, a federal jury in Boston will hear opening statements in the bribery trial of former Harvard fencing coach Peter Brand, 69, of Cambridge, and Jie “Jack” Zhao, 63, a telecommunications executive.

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Jimmy Butler and the Heat give the Celtics exactly what they need: a challenge
Butler and Miami issue the Celtics a reminder that championships aren't won in December.

Jaylen Brown forces overtime with improbable 3-pointer, but Celtics’ five-game win streak ends with loss to Heat

Martha’s Vineyard bank manager was forced to open safe with gun pointed at his head, authorities say

The armed suspects who stormed the Rockland Trust Bank branch on Martha’s Vineyard last month escaped with $39,100 in cash, officials said Friday, and two of the alleged bank robbers are already behind bars and will now be prosecuted in federal court.

Texas man charged with threatening Boston doctor who treats transgender patients

Two seriously injured after plane crash in Falmouth, officials say

The level of coronavirus detected in Mass. waste water just shot up

Curt Schilling's candidacy goes before the Hall of Fame's Contemporary Era Committee this weekend.

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Sunday is the judgment day Curt Schilling wanted, and other thoughts

After falling short of the Hall of Fame on the writers' ballot, Schilling said he would "defer to the veterans committee," and it will vote this weekend.

US winger Tim Weah says the team always has an "us against the world" mentality.

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With nothing to lose, US can go for broke vs. the Netherlands in World Cup

The Americans are truly underdogs now, unlike the group stage. They have already met expectations in the tournament.

5 Boston-area spots to watch US vs. Netherlands in the World Cup

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I made a list of things we could talk about, and a list of second date ideas in case’

Will this data scientist and a math teacher add up romantically?

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Alexia Pico has a dance lesson with instructor Marc Bertrand at Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Dedham in early November. Each month, Kymera Therapeutics gives its employees a $125 "wellness stipend," which Pico spends on ballroom dance lessons and a personal trainer.

The pandemic destroyed work-life balance. But it’s not broken forever.

There are ways to conquer ‘vacation guilt’ in the always-on American workplace

Cartoonish illustration of four people dressed for the office standing in front of an ice cream truck.

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Opinion

Commuters rode on an Orange Line train headed for Boston on Sept. 19 — the first day of the line's reopening after a monthlong shutdown for renovations.

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The troubled agency needs a leader who can count on Governor-elect Maura Healey’s support.

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Blue Hill Avenue is choking on traffic. Here’s a way to unclog it.

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Pollsters should look hard at their Question 1 misfire

The Emancipator

Why racism is a public health crisis

Dr. Monica Wang breaks down a U.C. Berkeley study linking racism in a community to higher risk of heart disease deaths among both Black and White members of the community.

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Former Everett superintendent’s alleged sex assault victims describe the toll on their families
Frederick F. Foresteire, who was placed on leave and then retired, faces charges including six counts of indecent assault and one count of assault and battery. He is scheduled to face trial in February.

‘You’re hired:’ US employers continue to expand payrolls and wages at a robust rate
Friday’s jobs report for November is good news for workers, but rising wages may complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to bring down inflation without causing a recession.

Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Acton
Huanlu Wang, who only speaks Mandarin, left his home on Sachem Way on foot around noon Friday. He was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. and is known to frequent the town's rail trail, Acton police said.

Same-sex marriage returns to Supreme Court in web designer’s free speech bid
Lorie Smith is seeking to carve an exception out of a Colorado anti-discrimination law so she can create custom wedding sites — but only for opposite-sex couples.

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament.

Super Saturday updates: Who will join Duxbury (D4), West Boylston (D7), and North Reading (D5) in the pantheon of champions?
The Globe will offer live updates and analysis throughout the MIAA Super Bowl games. Check back to follow along and see the latest scores.

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The 10 best TV shows of 2022

You know television’s had a good year when so many new shows rise to the top.

Two Massachusetts-raised Rockettes on the preparation behind their ‘Christmas Spectacular’
Kelty Ober, hailing from Norwood, is a brand-new Rockette who studied at Paulette’s Ballet Studio in Medfield. Westminster-raised Hannah Sides is a dance captain and associate choreographer now in her 18th season.

GM to end OnStar service in older cars because of wireless tech
GM is notifying car and truck owners that older versions of OnStar depend on an early wireless phone technology called 2G, which will be completely phased out by US wireless carriers by year’s end.

After disastrous election, the state GOP faces a choice: Fresh leadership or more of the same?
Beaten down by catastrophic election losses and looking ahead to a chairman’s race in January, the Massachusetts Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads.

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Sensitive stomach? Then urine trouble if you see ‘Symbionts’ at MIT List Visual Arts Center.

Don Byron returns to New England Conservatory, where he was a student in the early 1980s, for a performance at Jordan Hall on Dec. 8.

Musical adventurer Don Byron returns to NEC, where his explorations began

Adi Dixit, who plays the title character in the American Repertory Theater's production of "Life of Pi," rehearses a scene from the play.

In bringing ‘Life of Pi’ to the stage, a sea of possibilities, and challenges

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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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Britain's Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, watch the Celtics play the Miami Heat on Nov. 30 in Boston.

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Let’s face it: We Americans want our own royals

Construction underway at the Ball Square T station in April 2022.

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The Mystic Chorale performs, lead by Nick Page.

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Auto show attendees look at the VF6 all-electric vehicle from Vietnamese automaker Vinfast on display at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 17.

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Dolores Michel got a kiss from her daughter Elvi, 2, during a May 13 Roxbury Community College graduation ceremony.

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Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Acton

Huanlu Wang, who only speaks Mandarin, left his home on Sachem Way on foot around noon Friday. He was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. and is known to frequent the town's rail trail, Acton police said.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston Public Schools’ enrollment drops for 8th consecutive year

This is the district’s eighth consecutive year of decline and brings the total loss of students over the last decade to more than 8,000.

Royals, and Biden, and Beckham — Oh my!

The Prince and Princess of Wales continued their whirlwind tour of Boston, while President Biden flew up from Washington and celebrities galore came for the Earthshot Prize ceremony.

Immigrant groups file new lawsuit against Florida officials who flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

The case, filed in US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, names Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Secretary of Transportation Jared W. Perdue as defendants and alleges they violated the US Constitution when they arranged the Sept. 14 flight, court records show.

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A partial view of the Stadium 974 prior to the start of the World Cup group G soccer match between Serbia and Switzerland, in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 2.

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974

Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament.

Jimmy Butler gave the Heat the edge they needed to beat Grant Williams and the Celtics.

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Butler and Miami issue the Celtics a reminder that championships aren't won in December.

Duxbury head coach Matt Landolfi (right) is swarmed by his players as the celebration commences after their Division 4 Super Bowl victory over Grafton Friday night at Gillette Stadium.

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Super Saturday updates: Who will join Duxbury (D4), West Boylston (D7), and North Reading (D5) in the pantheon of champions?

The Globe will offer live updates and analysis throughout the MIAA Super Bowl games. Check back to follow along and see the latest scores.

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Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway

Many people on the Big Island of Hawaii are bracing for major upheaval if lava from Mauna Loa volcano slides across a key highway and blocks the quickest route connecting two sides of the island.

Earthshot Prize unveils five winners at Boston ceremony

The Earthshot Prize aims to recognize and scale startups, entrepreneurs, or businesses with sustainable solutions in hopes of stabilizing the world’s climate by 2030.

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Royals, and Biden, and Beckham — Oh my!

All the big names on the ‘green carpet’ at William and Kate’s Earthshot ceremony

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Guests at the Earthshot Awards are encouraged to dress sustainably. Mayor Wu understands the assignment.

The 2024 presidential race is only starting. And the Democrats just created a logistical mess.

Whether or not they sneak into the playoffs, Patriots clearly need big changes Thursday's demoralizing loss to the Bills seemed to emphasize that they are not truly contenders as currently constructed.

Boston Public Schools’ enrollment drops for 8th consecutive year

Former Harvard University fencing coach heads to trial for bribery

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Martha’s Vineyard bank manager was forced to open safe with gun pointed at his head, authorities say

Texas man charged with threatening Boston doctor who treats transgender patients

Two seriously injured after plane crash in Falmouth, officials say

The level of coronavirus detected in Mass. waste water just shot up

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With nothing to lose, US can go for broke vs. the Netherlands in World Cup

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There are ways to conquer ‘vacation guilt’ in the always-on American workplace

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Wanted for the T: a GM who focuses on safety and reliability

When journalists are the target of high-tech espionage

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‘You’re hired:’ US employers continue to expand payrolls and wages at a robust rate Friday’s jobs report for November is good news for workers, but rising wages may complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to bring down inflation without causing a recession.

Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Acton Huanlu Wang, who only speaks Mandarin, left his home on Sachem Way on foot around noon Friday. He was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. and is known to frequent the town's rail trail, Acton police said.

Same-sex marriage returns to Supreme Court in web designer’s free speech bid Lorie Smith is seeking to carve an exception out of a Colorado anti-discrimination law so she can create custom wedding sites — but only for opposite-sex couples.

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974 Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament.

Super Saturday updates: Who will join Duxbury (D4), West Boylston (D7), and North Reading (D5) in the pantheon of champions? The Globe will offer live updates and analysis throughout the MIAA Super Bowl games. Check back to follow along and see the latest scores.

All I want for Christmas is a place to call home Families living in shelters, Globe Santa is a source of much needed holiday cheer.

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GM to end OnStar service in older cars because of wireless tech GM is notifying car and truck owners that older versions of OnStar depend on an early wireless phone technology called 2G, which will be completely phased out by US wireless carriers by year’s end.

After disastrous election, the state GOP faces a choice: Fresh leadership or more of the same? Beaten down by catastrophic election losses and looking ahead to a chairman’s race in January, the Massachusetts Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads.

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Sensitive stomach? Then urine trouble if you see ‘Symbionts’ at MIT List Visual Arts Center.

Musical adventurer Don Byron returns to NEC, where his explorations began

In bringing ‘Life of Pi’ to the stage, a sea of possibilities, and challenges

Season’s greetings from Cirque du Soleil

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Let’s face it: We Americans want our own royals

Massachusetts must remake its public transit

Sing we joyous all together

EVs are selling like hotcakes. Don’t rejoice just yet.

Use Question 1 to boost college aid

Church should be more like Burning Man

Metro

Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Acton

Boston Public Schools’ enrollment drops for 8th consecutive year

Royals, and Biden, and Beckham — Oh my!

Immigrant groups file new lawsuit against Florida officials who flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Sports

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974

Jimmy Butler and the Heat give the Celtics exactly what they need: a challenge

Super Saturday updates: Who will join Duxbury (D4), West Boylston (D7), and North Reading (D5) in the pantheon of champions?

Matt Festa (6 TDs) catches fire, Duxbury runs by Grafton in Division 4 Super Bowl for a 12-0 finish

Jaylen Brown forces overtime with improbable 3-pointer, but Celtics’ five-game win streak ends with loss to Heat

North Reading’s four-wide set opened the floodgates in D5 Bowl victory over Shawsheen

Business

Molten lava on Hawaii’s Big Island could block main highway

Earthshot Prize unveils five winners at Boston ceremony

‘You’re hired:’ US employers continue to expand payrolls and wages at a robust rate

Whether or not they sneak into the playoffs, Patriots clearly need big changes
Thursday's demoralizing loss to the Bills seemed to emphasize that they are not truly contenders as currently constructed.

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Jimmy Butler and the Heat give the Celtics exactly what they need: a challenge
Butler and Miami issue the Celtics a reminder that championships aren't won in December.

‘You’re hired:’ US employers continue to expand payrolls and wages at a robust rate
Friday’s jobs report for November is good news for workers, but rising wages may complicate the Federal Reserve’s effort to bring down inflation without causing a recession.

Silver Alert issued for missing elderly man in Acton
Huanlu Wang, who only speaks Mandarin, left his home on Sachem Way on foot around noon Friday. He was reported missing around 6:15 p.m. and is known to frequent the town's rail trail, Acton police said.

Same-sex marriage returns to Supreme Court in web designer’s free speech bid
Lorie Smith is seeking to carve an exception out of a Colorado anti-discrimination law so she can create custom wedding sites — but only for opposite-sex couples.

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament.

Super Saturday updates: Who will join Duxbury (D4), West Boylston (D7), and North Reading (D5) in the pantheon of champions?
The Globe will offer live updates and analysis throughout the MIAA Super Bowl games. Check back to follow along and see the latest scores.

All I want for Christmas is a place to call home
Families living in shelters, Globe Santa is a source of much needed holiday cheer.

GM to end OnStar service in older cars because of wireless tech
GM is notifying car and truck owners that older versions of OnStar depend on an early wireless phone technology called 2G, which will be completely phased out by US wireless carriers by year’s end.

After disastrous election, the state GOP faces a choice: Fresh leadership or more of the same?
Beaten down by catastrophic election losses and looking ahead to a chairman’s race in January, the Massachusetts Republican Party finds itself at a crossroads.