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East Boston High School is among 14 high schools across Massachusetts where half of immigrant newcomers enrolled in 2022, representing more than 10 percent of East Boston's student population, according to a report by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Mass. high schools struggle to serve migrant students as the population has tripled over last 15 years, report finds

The pace of new arrivals quickened in 2022, with 5,600 migrants enrolling in public high schools. Half of the newcomers registered at 14 high schools statewide.

Proposed ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement gains momentum

MBTA says it needs at least $24.5 billion to repair its troubled system
The T’s estimate only covers updating the current assets, not delivering long-promised upgrades like commuter rail electrification or climate resiliency improvements.

Read the MBTA’s analysis on the $24.5 billion estimate to repair the system

An old power plant along the Mystic River in Everett could be the site of a new stadium for the New England Revolution.

The plan for a New England Revolution stadium in Everett has hit a speed bump — including concerns from Mayor Wu

After a measure to enable Revolution stadium in Everett was stalled on Beacon Hill, Boston wonders why it wasn’t part of the negotiations.

5 takeaways from ‘JFK: What the Doctors Saw’ documentary
The new documentary looks at the assassination of president John F. Kennedy 60 years ago from the perspective of the Parkland doctors.

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in "The Last of Us." The HBO series is not scheduled to return until 2025.

MATTHEW GILBERT

Eight TV shows we can’t wait to see, though wait we must

The end of the Hollywood strikes has put new and returning series back on the production line, but some of our favorites won't arrive until 2025.

Whether it be after the blowout loss to the Saints in Week 5 or the most recent defeat to the Colts in Frankfurt, David Andrews has addressed the media first — even before coach Bill Belichick.

During a disappointing season for the Patriots, center David Andrews has been the constant

The Patriots’ 2-8 record has generated questions about the level of buy-in for some players moving forward. But certainly not for Andrews.

Mistrial declared after federal jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

Brett Hankison was charged with using excessive force that violated the rights of Breonna Taylor, her boyfriend and her next-door neighbors.

Texas jury convicts Kaitlin Armstrong of fatally shooting Vermont cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in May 2022

Armstrong faces up to life in prison when sentenced. Prosecutors said Armstrong gunned down Wilson, who had briefly dated Armstrong's boyfriend several months earlier, in a jealous rage.

Murder trial in killing of pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson ends with guilty verdict. What happened?

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused by Cassie of rape and years of abuse in lawsuit
Cassie, an R&B singer once signed to his label, who accused Combs of rape and of repeated physical abuse over about a decade.

As Congress starts Thanksgiving break, a cornucopia of problems awaits their return

Leaving the fights behind them, Congress will return for a second helping of chaos after the holiday.

US News & World Report ranks Massachusetts elementary schools, with suburbs west of Boston leading the way

The top-ranked school is Albert S. Woodward Memorial School in Southborough, a small school that serves grades 2 and 3 and has an enrollment of 269.

Harvard professors condemn university stance on free speech in open letter

An open letter from professors to Harvard president Claudine Gay urged the university “affirm its commitment to the freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression."

Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis

Hundreds of Salem Hospital patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C over the past two years, officials say

In a statement Wednesday, the hospital said it had notified all potentially impacted patients and that there have been no reports of infections among them.

Chicago commuter train crashes into rail equipment, nearly 40 injured, some seriously

Dover, N.H. man rescued from Boulder Trail near Mt. Major

Medfield man says he was attacked by owl while running with his dog; sent out warning to other hikers

1,598 confirmed cases and 16 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Harvard Book Store staff panicked when a pallet of boxes of what appeared to be frozen haddock fillets showed up at their warehouse earlier this month.

The Harvard Book Store was expecting a shipment of books. A pallet of boxes marked ‘haddock filets’ arrived instead.

Staff panicked when the boxes showed up at their warehouse earlier this month. But it was just a red herring.

Representative George Santos.

Representative George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

The panel said Santos knowingly caused his campaign committee to file false or incomplete reports with the Federal Election Commission and used campaign funds for personal purposes.

A marijuana cultivation and production facility in Holyoke that was owned by Florida-based Trulieve in 2022. The company has since closed its operations in Massachusetts.

Cannabis worker’s death prompts call for steps to prevent work-related asthma

Health officials want the cannabis industry to better protect workers from dust and other hazards.

Opinion

Clockwise from top left: Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, Republican Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee, Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy of California, and Republican Representative James Comer of Kentucky.

A ‘crisis’ in masculinity? Look no further than the fussin’ and fightin’ Republicans

This nation’s future rests in the hands of elected GOP men calling each other names and acting like schoolyard bullies.

IDEAS | MICHAEL SERAZIO

Authenticity is mostly an illusion. So what does our pursuit of it say about us?

Electric vehicles are a new flash point in the culture wars

Housing in Brookline: A step toward a more inclusive town

H.D.S. Greenway

Both Palestinians and Israelis deserve better

A Green Line train passes through Coolidge Corner.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

What kind of town does Brookline want to be?

Brookline broadcasts an ethos of inclusivity, but it has become a preserve for the privileged. This is no accident, but the fruit of decades of exclusionary actions. Now, the town faces a state mandate to allow more multifamily housing, offering a litmus test of suburbs’ willingness to help reckon with the regional housing crisis.

Explore the project

More recent News

Mayor Wu names participatory budgeting board
The announcement comes months after the city approved $2 million for a participatory budgeting office.

Hunter kills bear in Hanson with bow and arrow; experts believe it was same bear that killed goat
A hunter using a bow and arrow killed a large black bear in Hanson last week that state wildlife experts believe is the same bear that got into a barn and killed a goat earlier this month.

New York judge lifts gag order that barred Donald Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial
In his decision, Judge David Friedman of the state’s intermediate appeals court cited constitutional concerns about restricting former president Donald Trump’s free speech.

Teenage girl arrested in connection with assault on 84-year-old man at Forest Hills MBTA station, police say

The man suffered a forehead injury Tuesday around 8:45 p.m. when he was “intentionally pushed/tripped by a group of juveniles,” police said.

AMC movie theatre opens next to North Station
AMC Causeway 13, a new 13-screen, 66,806-square foot location of the cinema chain, debuted next to TD Garden at the Hub on Causeway on Thursday.

Man who attacked Paul Pelosi convicted of federal assault and attempted kidnapping charges
A jury on Thursday convicted the man who broke into former House speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home seeking to hold her hostage and attacked her husband with a hammer of federal charges of attempted kidnapping and assault.

Recommended reads

Construction equipment prepared the way for what would become the Ted Williams Tunnel in Boston on Sept. 17, 1992.

podcast | say more with shirley leung

Is it time for revisionist history of the Big Dig?

Was the Big Dig a boon or a bust? Ian Coss set out to answer that question in his nine-part podcast series “The Big Dig” from GBH News and PRX in Boston.

World’s largest energy-efficient ‘passive house’ office building opens in Boston
The new building uses curtains of glass, thickly insulated walls, and specially designed ventilation systems to lower its carbon emissions. But it's already something of an anachronism with its use of natural gas.

Massachusetts lawmakers fail to reach deal on shelter funding in final formal session of the year
The failure to reach a compromise before lawmakers embarked on a holiday break cast uncertainty over not only the bill itself but the thousands of families currently relying on the state’s shelter program.

Two families celebrate after National Park Service says they can keep occupying Provincetown dune shacks
A new occupant has been selected for a third shack, and another round of decisions is expected in April.

Culture & Lifestyle

A Thanksgiving menu inspired by Grandma and styled by Sheryl Julian. From top right: Green Beans in Ginger-Soy Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Roast Turkey with Paprika Butter, Buttery Pull-Apart Blossom Bread, Chocolate Cream Pie, Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes.

A warm and welcoming Thanksgiving feast, Grandma-style

Illustrations from Nancy Kerrigan's first children's book, "Stronger Than She Thinks," releasing Nov. 21.

Nancy Kerrigan on skating as a child, resilience, and her first children’s book

Five novels to keep you warm in bed.

Our favorite love stories for snuggle season

Special Projects

Photo Illustration

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

School desk and chair in classroom in Massachusetts.

How to get absent students back in the classroom

The Hynes Convention Center.

RACHELLE G. COHEN

State shouldn’t house migrant families in the Hynes

Former president Donald Trump during a campaign event at Stevens High School in Claremont, N.H. on Nov. 11, said, "...we pledge to you that we will root out the communists, Marxists, fascists and the radical left thugs that live like vermin within the confines of our country."

Donald Trump goes full fascist in his rhetoric

Nikki Haley is a fearless leader with executive, legislative, and international experience.

Jennifer Nassour

GOP should dump Trump and rally around Nikki Haley

IDEAS | CHARLES E. KRAUS

A bibliophile’s dilemma: downsizing

A dog named Ducky demonstrated FluentPet's communication buttons during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the CES tech show in January.

IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

Mayor Wu names participatory budgeting board

The announcement comes months after the city approved $2 million for a participatory budgeting office.

Texas jury convicts Kaitlin Armstrong of fatally shooting Vermont cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in May 2022

Armstrong faces up to life in prison when sentenced. Prosecutors said Armstrong gunned down Wilson, who had briefly dated Armstrong's boyfriend several months earlier, in a jealous rage.

Internal investigation finds reasons to question N.H. sheriff’s honesty

A copy of the report, obtained through a public records request, shows numerous people believe Brave offered incomplete and misleading accounts related to a December 2022 run-in with police.

Cannabis worker’s death prompts call for steps to prevent work-related asthma

Health officials want the cannabis industry to better protect workers from dust and other hazards.

Sports

Whether it be after the blowout loss to the Saints in Week 5 or the most recent defeat to the Colts in Frankfurt, David Andrews has addressed the media first — even before coach Bill Belichick.

During a disappointing season for the Patriots, center David Andrews has been the constant

The Patriots’ 2-8 record has generated questions about the level of buy-in for some players moving forward. But certainly not for Andrews.

Kaitlin Armstrong entered the courtroom to hear the verdict on her murder trial at the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center on Thursday in Austin, Texas.

Texas jury convicts Kaitlin Armstrong of fatally shooting Vermont cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson in May 2022

Armstrong faces up to life in prison when sentenced. Prosecutors said Armstrong gunned down Wilson, who had briefly dated Armstrong's boyfriend several months earlier, in a jealous rage.

Ruoning Yin opened with five birdies through eight holes and played a bogey-free opening round.

After a dreadful practice, Ruoning Yin goes out and shoots 63 to share the lead at the LPGA season finale

She is tied with Nasa Hataoka after the opening round in the chase for the $2 million prize.

The plan for a New England Revolution stadium in Everett has hit a speed bump — including concerns from Mayor Wu

With New England on its bye, here are some college and NFL games this weekend that may interest Patriots fans

RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Tom Werner makes point that Athletics’ approved move to Las Vegas relates to Red Sox

Business

Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in 3rd quarter, but muted expectations spook investors

Shares fell more than 8 percent Thursday.

General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers

A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with all local union offices reporting, the contract passed by just over 3,400 votes, with 54.7 percent in favor.

The plan for a New England Revolution stadium in Everett has hit a speed bump — including concerns from Mayor Wu

Amazon will allow US customers to buy cars on its site from local car dealers starting next year

magazine

The Brockton Fair in 2018.

What we lost when we lost the Brockton Fair

Do I have to get back in line at the pharmacy after waiting 15-20 minutes?

Easy oven-baked mushroom-herb stuffing.

Stick with tradition for cooking the turkey but get creative with sides

A friend wants to have a baby with me. I’m considering it.

metro

Supporters of ending the MCAS high school graduation requirement have collected more than 130,000 signatures.

Proposed ballot question to end MCAS graduation requirement gains momentum

Route 3 in Billerica reopened to traffic after fuel spill

MBTA says it needs at least $24.5 billion to repair its troubled system

sports

Merrimack's Matt Copponi (right, No. 21) ranked as the Warriors leading scorer as a sophomore last year with 14 goals and 15 assists . The Mansfield native (3-9--12) has scored at least one point in Merrimack's first 10 games.

Matt Copponi has reprised his role as Merrimack’s even-keeled scoring leader

Jrue Holiday welcomes more responsibility, and Joe Mazzulla believes that helped the Celtics beat the 76ers

The MIAA football semifinals kick off this week. See the full schedule of games here.

business

Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook held an iPhone during an event at Apple headquarters in September.

In reversal, Apple plans to make it easier to text between iPhones and Android phones

AMC movie theatre opens next to North Station

Employees at six Mass. Starbucks walk out for Red Cup Day

politics

Former president Donald Trump faces trial for civil fraud in New York on Oct. 24.

New York judge lifts gag order that barred Donald Trump from maligning court staff in fraud trial

Santos won’t seek reelection after House panel finds evidence of crimes

As Congress starts Thanksgiving break, a cornucopia of problems awaits their return

Nation

Former Louisville police Officer Brett Hankison talks about seeing a subject in a firing stance in the apartment as he is cross-examined in Louisville, Ky., March 2, 2022.

Mistrial declared after federal jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid

Peter Tarnoff, US envoy who helped craft ‘Argo’ escape in Iran, dies at 86

Chicago commuter train crashes into rail equipment, nearly 40 injured, some seriously

World

Displaced Palestinians received bottled water in the Gaza Valley on Saturday.

Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Russian artist sentenced to jail for antiwar stance

opinion

The Hynes Convention Center.

State shouldn’t house migrant families in the Hynes

Biden vs. Trump — how on earth could this be a tossup?

Donald Trump goes full fascist in his rhetoric

lifestyle

Dune grass on the Dune Shacks Trail in Provincetown.

Two families celebrate after National Park Service says they can keep occupying Provincetown dune shacks

Dating my ex again

Patrick Dempsey steps up to bat at softball fundraiser for Lewiston victims

food & dining

This photo provided by McDonald's shows the McRib sandwich. The item is returning to menus this month, just not in Boston or New England.

Not lovin’ it: McDonalds snubs Boston, New England with McRib return

At Davis Square’s newest Rosebud incarnation, diner classics mixed with Indian flavors

Good Company opens in Charlestown; Maccabee Bar pops up in Harvard Square

travel

The exterior of the Stax Museum of American Soul in Memphis. The current building is a replica of the original.

Elvis still steals the spotlight and holds the crown, but Memphis’s musical royalty reaches far beyond the gates of Graceland

Boston-based fashion stylist Tara West on green tea, trying everything, and never fully unplugging

Learning to ski and snowboard, a running tour of Rome, and wheeled duffels for toting big loads

Arts

Opium pipe, China, Qing dynasty to Republican period, inscribed with cyclical date corresponding to 1868 or 1928. Water buffalo horn, metal, and ceramic. (Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop)

In a stunningly honest exhibition, Harvard Art Museums put their links to China’s opium trade on display

Safety, surveillance, and being seen — Joanna Tam examines it all in ‘Visibility Studies’

Some clean, well-lighted places at the Griffin

Books

Illustrations from Nancy Kerrigan's first children's book, "Stronger Than She Thinks," releasing Nov. 21.

Nancy Kerrigan on skating as a child, resilience, and her first children’s book

Ned Blackhawk, Yale history professor, wins this year’s National Book Award for nonfiction

What Nora Ephron knew about heartbreak

Movies

Nicolas Cage in "Dream Scenario."

‘Dream Scenario’: Broadcasting your dreams on Nic at night

‘Next Goal Wins’ — and who loses?

AMC movie theatre opens next to North Station

Television

Jeffrey Donovan (right, with Anthony Anderson as Detective Kevin Bernard) played Detective Frank Cosgrove for two seasons on "Law & Order."

Jeffrey Donovan departs ‘Law & Order’ after two seasons

Eight TV shows we can’t wait to see, though wait we must

5 shocking moments from the first half of ‘The Crown’ season 6

music

Kay Hanley and Letters to Cleo

With a kindergarten-inspired musical in the works and two shows at the Paradise, Kay Hanley’s past is very present

At long last: Daniil Trifonov in recital at Symphony Hall

Geddy Lee was in no rush to look back on his ‘Effin’ Life,’ but here we are

Theater/Dance

May Adrales (right) directs a rehearsal of playwright Lloyd Suh’s “The Heart Sellers” at the Calderwood Pavilion.

The two Asian moms who inspired Lloyd Suh’s ‘The Heart Sellers’

In Boston, a comedy boom fills the biggest rooms

Fact, fiction, and forging an identity in ArtsEmerson’s ‘The Real James Bond … Was Dominican’

Health

Dr. James E. Fanale, the former CEO and president of Care New England, and his wife Deb on their porch in Falmouth, Mass.

‘I never realized what people go through’: Doctor and former hospital CEO with Stage 4 cancer calls for greater empathy in medicine

Prospect Medical Holdings has underfunded two R.I. hospitals and affected operations, state says

Pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid start 3-day walkout

Obituaries

Associated Press sports editor Terry Taylor pictured in 2005.

Terry Taylor, trailblazing Associated Press sports editor, dies at age 71

Gambling pioneer Steve Norton, who ran first US casino outside Nevada, dies at age 89

Kevin Wynn, choreographer of complex movement, dies at 67