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Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi applauded as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday night.

In address to Congress, Zelensky says ‘against all odds’ Ukraine still stands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Congress on Wednesday night after meeting with President Biden at the White House earlier in the day.

Read the full remarks of President Biden and Ukraine’s Zelensky at the White House US is sending Patriot missiles to Ukraine under $1.85 billion aid package

Special Report

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work
With the MBTA engulfed by delays, staffing shortages, and service interruptions, a city recovering from a pandemic struggles to bounce back. And everyday riders are feeling the pain.

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An in-depth look at MBTA performance: How long did trips take? How busy was your station? And more.

The year 2022 saw service cuts, ridership recovery, and plenty of delays.

Tell us about your commute and your experience with the MBTA

Steve Carell (right) with Domhnall Gleeson in "The Patient."

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

For Steve Carell, an impressive second act

After achieving sitcom stardom on "The Office," the Acton native could have coasted on his comedic persona for the rest of his life, but instead he’s chosen to challenge himself and his fans with forays into serious drama.

Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Theo James, and Meghann Fahey in HBO's "White Lotus."

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

‘The White Lotus’ effect: Suddenly Sicily is hot

A report issued by Virtuoso and the Excellence Collection of hotels found that Italy is the top destination within Europe that travelers plan to visit in 2023.

Caroline Ellison to plead guilty to fraud over FTX collapse

A second central figure, FTX cofounder Gary Wang, also agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and commodities fraud, the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said Wednesday.

Caroline Ellison, math whiz and Newton native, was bound for success. Then she got into crypto.

Former Harvard fencing coach, businessman found not guilty of bribery charges

Former Harvard University fencing coach Peter Brand and a Maryland businessman were found not guilty Wednesday of federal bribery charges involving a scheme to get the man’s two sons admitted to the school as fencing recruits.

Former Harvard fencing coach’s lawyer tells jurors, ‘It may feel wrong, but it’s not a crime’

Downpours and high winds, followed by bitter cold, are expected to hamper holiday travel on Friday
A massive winter storm will disrupt plans for millions of travelers, but Massachusetts is expected to be spared the snow.

Frigid wind chill is expected across Massachusetts.

These maps show what to expect from the storm in New England

‘It’s pretty rampant across the state:’ Thieves continue to target Postal Service mailboxes
Police in Mattapoisett noticed a troubling trend this summer, as checks began disappearing from the mail.

Two Somerville teens, inspired by TikTok, charged with robbing postal carrier, prosecutors say

Pacers 117, Celtics 112

Sloppy Celtics fall into early hole and can’t climb out against the Pacers, take third straight loss

A 29-5 Indiana run blew the game open in the first quarter, and the Celtics rallied but never recovered.

Gary Washburn: Celtics shouldn’t be satisfied with another lackluster effort in loss to Pacers, despite spirited second half

The lobster roll at Little Whale Oyster Bar.

The 2022 Boston-area restaurant awards

Swank New England seafood, dishes from Yemen and Yunnan, a motorcycle cafe, and so many exciting new spots to try. Here’s a look back at the moments, places, and tastes that made the year memorable.

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With new report, Massachusetts charts the path to net-zero emissions by 2050

In the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2050, Mass. takes its latest crack at examining what net-zero emissions by 2050 will mean for the state.

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings and Boston Globe classical music critic A.Z. Madonna.

Confessions of a would-be ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

Seeing women become super-champions convinced classical critic A.Z. Madonna to try out for the game show.

Opinion

A commuter boarded an Orange Line train inbound into Boston from Oak Grove on the MBTA Orange Line on Sept. 19.

The T needs to rebuild trust

What’s the right balance between expanding service and rebuilding public trust in daily MBTA operations — especially in light of recent tragic history?

The Joyes’ ever merry Christmas

A sigh of relief, then an odd sorrow about Jan. 6

IDEAS | ADRIANA BARTON

The ‘Mozart effect’ is bunk. But your brain on music is still a wondrous thing.

IDEAS | NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

The priest from Boston who could be one of the first African American saints

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol, and Vice Chairwoman Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) preside over a House Select Committee hearing.

The Emancipator

Jan. 6 committee leaves crucial lessons about race unspoken

The most striking thing about Monday’s final public meeting of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol was what wasn’t said.

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Special reports

Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

The 2022 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts

Two Weeks in America

Two Weeks in America

More recent News

Ashland doctor arrested in Jan. 6 insurrection probe; allegedly punched a police officer
An Ashland doctor was arrested Tuesday and accused of punching a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, authorities said.

New lawsuit is another turn in long battle over URI students living in Narragansett
Landlords are trying to at least temporarily bar the town from enforcing what they say is a “zombie ordinance” prohibition on more than four people living together.

TECH LAB

What’s behind the bid to ban TikTok?
The app's connection to China is a security concern for many, but others worry about the blowback from efforts to restrict its use.

Devens correction officer found guilty of violating prisoner’s civil rights, officials say
A federal jury in Boston on Tuesday found Seth M. Bourget, a senior correctional officer FMC Devens in Ayer, guilty of deprivation of civil rights under the color of law, the US Attorney's office said.

Denny Doyle, midseason addition to 1975 Red Sox, dies at 78
Doyle, a second baseman, played eight seasons in the majors in the 1970s, finishing his career with two and a half years in Boston that included a notable moment in the 1975 World Series.

Come for the Christmas trees, stay for the reindeer at this unique Connecticut farm
Dzen Tree Farm in South Windsor, Conn., is the only Christmas tree farm in Connecticut with live reindeer, its owner says.

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Mothers’ work is never done
Working mothers, hit hard by the pandemic, struggle to retrace steps back to employment.

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Best of the Arts 2022

The 50 best albums of the year

Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise in "Top Gun: Maverick" from Paramount Pictures, Skydance and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. (Paramount Pictures)

10 great movie performances to mark 2022

The 10 best TV shows of 2022

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Bill West's home in Ware, Mass., after he had to take his inflatable yard decorations down due to the high cost of electricity.

A not so bright Christmas? High electric rates take ‘heartbreaking’ toll on some people’s holiday displays.

Ware resident Bill West’s holiday display always attracts locals. But this year, the cheer has been dimmed.

Robinson Lalin was killed by a faulty Red Line car. It should have been off the tracks decades ago.
Experts warned that the MBTA’s oldest cars were increasingly unsafe — just one mechanical failure away from tragedy.

Richard Neal’s long quest for Trump’s tax returns is finished. Now, they’ll soon be public.
With just two weeks remaining before Republicans take control of the House, Richard Neal and his Democratic colleagues voted Tuesday night to release the Donald Trump's returns.

SJC overturns Kingston couple’s $5 million verdict against country club over errant golf balls
The Supreme Judicial Court said overturning the decision was necessary due to a critical legal error by the judge who handled the trial.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Karen Connell with artwork she makes from recycled materials, including coffee cups, Amazon boxes, and toilet paper rolls.

Southborough native turns discarded Dunkin’ cups into ‘trash art’

This image released by the Library of Congress shows Meg Ryan, left, and Billy Crystal in a scene from "When Harry Met Sally."

‘When Harry Met Sally,’ ‘Iron Man’ added to film registry

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is James Cameron’s ‘waking dream of the ocean’

Voices of Black Persuasion sing "Go Tell It on the Mountain" in "Black Nativity."

A cherished tradition is renewed in ‘Black Nativity’

Special Projects

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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.

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

"As a country, we remain in strange and uncharted waters," US Representative Bennie Thompson said at the Jan. 6 select committee hearing in Washington on Monday.

A sigh of relief, then an odd sorrow about Jan. 6

Father Ward in 1955.

IDEAS | NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

The priest from Boston who could be one of the first African American saints

"What ideas will students miss if they only react to machine-generated drafts rather than creating their own?"

IDEAS | JANE ROSENZWEIG

The questions we ought to be asking about ChatGPT

The new Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., July 29, 2016.

The new Sandy Hook school offers lesson on safety

The Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the US Capitol held its last public meeting in Washington on Monday.

Roadmap to Justice: Trump must be held accountable

IDEAS | ADRIANA BARTON

The ‘Mozart effect’ is bunk. But your brain on music is still a wondrous thing.

Metro

Devens correction officer found guilty of violating prisoner’s civil rights, officials say

A federal jury in Boston on Tuesday found Seth M. Bourget, a senior correctional officer FMC Devens in Ayer, guilty of deprivation of civil rights under the color of law, the US Attorney's office said.

Caroline Ellison to plead guilty to fraud over FTX collapse

A second central figure, FTX cofounder Gary Wang, also agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and commodities fraud, the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said Wednesday.

Homelessness in Rhode Island

Coverage of the housing and homelessness crisis by the staff of Globe Rhode Island.

Former Harvard fencing coach, businessman found not guilty of bribery charges

Former Harvard University fencing coach Peter Brand and a Maryland businessman were found not guilty Wednesday of federal bribery charges involving a scheme to get the man’s two sons admitted to the school as fencing recruits.

Sports

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla watched his squad lose its third straight game, and fifth out of its last six.

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Celtics shouldn’t be satisfied with another lackluster effort in loss to Pacers, despite spirited second half

The Celtics should not walk away the least bit inspired about cutting a 30-point deficit to 5, not a team that was once considered the best in the NBA.

Aaron Judge's free agency landed him right where he's always been, with Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner (left) declaring during negotiations, "As far as I’m concerned, you are not a free agent, you are a Yankee, and we need to do everything we can to ensure that remains the same."

Aaron Judge becomes Yankees captain, with Derek Jeter at side

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner interrupted a vacation in Italy to text the slugger, ultimately bridging the gap to keep the 6-foot-7 Judge in pinstripes likely for the majority of his career.

Boston College (7-6, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won back-to-back games to snap a four-game losing streak.

BOSTON COLLEGE 70, NO. 24 VIRGINIA TECH 64 (OT)

Boston College men upend Virginia Tech for first win over ranked opponent since 2020

The Eagles went almost four minutes without a basket in the second half to fritter away a 9-point lead, but Devin McGlockton, Makai Ashton-Langford, and company delivered late.

Bears aren’t necessarily scheming to help Justin Fields break single-season QB rushing record

League-leading Eagles set the pace with eight players in inaugural Pro Bowl Games

Pacers 117, Celtics 112

Sloppy Celtics fall into early hole and can’t climb out against the Pacers, take third straight loss

Business

IRS mandatory presidential audit policy goes under spotlight

The report released Tuesday by the Democratic majority on the House Ways and Means Committee said the process, which dates to 1977, was “dormant, at best” during the early years of the Trump administration.

Caroline Ellison to plead guilty to fraud over FTX collapse

A second central figure, FTX cofounder Gary Wang, also agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and commodities fraud, the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York said Wednesday.

Associates of FTX founder plead guilty to criminal charges

Mass. signs $10 million deal to move call center to the cloud

magazine

FILE - Bill Russell grins at announcement that he had been named coach of the Boston Celtics basketball team, April 18, 1966. The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo, File)

Jeneé Osterheldt

Bostonian of the Year: Bill Russell, a giant of Celtics basketball and American civil rights

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Bostonian of the Year

‘To me, he was always just Daddy’: Karen Kenyatta Russell on her father’s lessons

How do I keep half-hearted gifts from hurting my feelings?

Nihari-Inspired Beef Stew

Recipes: Skip the browning step when making beef stew

metro

Crews deiced a plane in Omaha, Neb., on Wednesday.

Downpours and high winds, followed by bitter cold, are expected to hamper holiday travel on Friday

The doctor who joined an insurrection

Rhode Island business news: December 2022

sports

Bolma, seen here playing for Maryland this past fall, was taken fourth overall by the Revs.

Revolution trade up to select Maryland’s Joshua Bolma, add BC’s Victor Souza in MLS SuperDraft

Linebacker Matthew Judon is only member of the Patriots named to the Pro Bowl

Two-time defending D1 softball champion Taunton has a new coach, 2004 graduate Michelle Raposo

business

A conveyor belt carried batteries to be recycled into reusable material at Li-Cycle in Rochester, N.Y.

Electric cars are taking off, but when will battery recycling follow?

A year in Bold Types: Innovators trying to combat climate change, from here in New England

US previously owned home sales weaken further as high rates take toll

politics

Information on former president Donald Trump's tax returns, released in a staff report by the Joint Committee on Taxation.

IRS mandatory presidential audit policy goes under spotlight

Read the full remarks of President Biden and Ukraine’s Zelensky at the White House

Trump paid $1.1 million in taxes during presidency, but $0 in 2020, report shows

Nation

A line of people, some migrants and some homeless, await a hot breakfast Dec. 21, in Tijuana, Mexico.

Migrants at US-Mexico border await ruling on asylum limits

States contend with short timeline to correct broadband map

Tens of thousands wait at border for asylum limits to end

World

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi applauded as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday night.

In address to Congress, Zelensky says ‘against all odds’ Ukraine still stands

Putin concedes military failings, but insists Russia will fight on

Coalition deal puts Netanyahu on brink of power in Israel

opinion

"As a country, we remain in strange and uncharted waters," US Representative Bennie Thompson said at the Jan. 6 select committee hearing in Washington on Monday.

A sigh of relief, then an odd sorrow about Jan. 6

The priest from Boston who could be one of the first African American saints

The new Sandy Hook school offers lesson on safety

lifestyle

Stephen "tWitch" Boss died from suicide last week.

Suicide is a leading cause of death. And we’re in denial about our pain.

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Check out these sustainable small businesses

I’m worried about money

food & dining

The exterior of the Bolling Building in Boston's Nubian Square.

Jazz club and restaurant in the works for Nubian Square

Recipes: Cook up collard greens for New Year’s Day in the hopes of good fortune

The 2022 Boston-area restaurant awards

travel

Aubrey Plaza, Will Sharpe, Theo James, and Meghann Fahey in HBO's "White Lotus."

‘The White Lotus’ effect: Suddenly Sicily is hot

One of the best hotels in the world is right here in Rhode Island, according to Conde Nast Traveler

The best and worst airlines for customer experience, revealed

Arts

Wendy Artin, "Panatheniac Procession," 2022, watercolor painting

Wendy Artin’s ‘Flesh and Stone’ breathes new life into sculptures

In ‘Winter Solstice’ at the Griffin, it’s most everything under the sun

Museum of Science launches ‘Mission: Mars’ on Roblox

Books

A great big batch of mysteries to get you through the trials of winter weather

Of snails, Shoebert the seal, and histories of New England

Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 11

Movies

ArcLight Cinemas at the Hub on Causeway was acquired by AMC Entertainment.

AMC Entertainment buys ArcLight Cinema in Boston

‘Babylon’ is Damien Chazelle’s love letter to Hollywood in the ’20s and ’30s

‘Who’s your favorite fearless hero?’ Puss in Boots returns in ‘The Last Wish’

Television

"Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings and Boston Globe classical music critic A.Z. Madonna.

Confessions of a would-be ‘Jeopardy!’ champion

For Steve Carell, an impressive second act

When the line between TV role and real life gets blurry

music

Snoop Dogg attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on Aug. 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey.

Elon Musk has been silent since his poll. But Snoop Dogg hasn’t.

Shirley Watts, widow of drummer Charlie Watts, dies at 84

On an ‘Unsilent Night,’ the audience is the star

Theater/Dance

A scene from "Midwinter Revels" on stage at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre.

A ‘Solstice Celebration’ for everyone

In ART’s ‘Life of Pi,’ a tiger burns brightest

In ‘Torch Song,’ a lovelorn drag queen, his heartbreaks, and his Ma

globe local

The existing single-platform Newtonville commuter rail station can only be reached by a long stairway from a nearby bridge over the Mass. Turnpike -- making it inaccessible for many people with mobility issues.

Newton misses out on $136 million in funding for MBTA commuter rail stations’ accessibility upgrades

City Council vote delayed on proposed West Newton 50-unit housing, restaurant development

Coolidge Corner Theatre to host historian Edward J. Larson for Brookline’s MLK Celebration

Obituaries

Transgender rights advocate Henry Berg-Brousseau dies at 24

‘Get Carter,’ ‘Flash Gordon’ director Mike Hodges dies at 90

Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, part of ‘Immaculate Reception,’ dies at 72