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Henry A. Kissinger, who dominated US foreign policy, dies at 100

For all of his accomplishments, Kissinger was one of the most controversial figures of the Cold War era and remained so into the 21st century.

Truce in Gaza extended at last minute as talks over remaining Hamas captives get tougher

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel late Wednesday on his third trip to the region since the start of the war, and is expected to press for further extensions of the truce and the release of more hostages.

Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades

Most cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. It will cost billions of dollars and require overcoming enormous obstacles to pull off.
As world leaders gather for climate talks in Dubai, public health experts ramp up their message UN weather agency says 2023 is the hottest year on record, warns of further climate extremes ahead

Turtleboy blogger could face more charges in witness intimidation case involving Karen Read trial, special prosecutor says
Aidan T. Kearney, the blogger behind the Turtleboy website, could soon face new criminal charges for his actions toward prosecution witnesses in the Karen Read murder case, according to the special prosecutor who has already filed nine criminal charges against him.

Cover-up claims, conspiracies, and a controversial blogger: A full breakdown of the Karen Read case

In Newton, Somerville, ‘catch-up’ water bills catch many off guard, with some owing thousands

Man kills girlfriend, then himself, in Marlborough, officials say
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Podcast: Migrant children working long hours at seafood plants in New Bedford

10 Celtics thoughts, from a grueling schedule to Jayson Tatum’s turnovers

The Celtics will be covering a lot of miles and time-zone changes in the next couple of weeks if they reach the In-Season Tournament final.
D1 SUPER BOWL: XAVERIAN 31, ST. JOHN'S PREP 25

Henry Hasselbeck, Xaverian dethrone St. John’s Prep to claim Division 1 Super Bowl title

Hasselbeck threw for 101 yards, ran for 122, and connected with Caleb Brown on three passes, all for touchdowns, for 62 yards to lead the Hawks to a 31-25 victory over the defending D1 champion Eagles.

A dozen thrilling new page-turners to give you goosebumps this winter

With New England-based authors and/or plots, these 2023 releases and new-in-paperback titles enthrall.
Opinion
IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Rejecting students who support terrorism isn’t cancel culture

Universities have become way too intolerant of diverse viewpoints. But some viewpoints are morally reprehensible.
EDITORIAL

Latino disproportionality in DCF points to need for language access, cultural competency
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Conservatives renew their attack on the Voting Rights Act
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The beauty queen who terrifies a dictator
RENÉE LOTH

The advent of the 2023 Advent calendar extravaganza
Beyond the Gilded Gate

Reimagining an American ideal

California is trying to tackle its housing crisis by rethinking the traditional single-family home. Why isn’t Massachusetts?

Explore the project

More recent News

Boston Beer Co. scores a win on lawsuit over Truly hard seltzer sales
A court ruled that the maker of Sam Adams did not mislead its investors by hyping sales of its Truly hard seltzer in 2021.

Amherst man charged in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot
Daniel Tocci faces five charges, ranging from destruction of government property to disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, according to a criminal complaint issued Tuesday by the US Court for the District of Columbia.

What a tail: In widely shared video, man records rat crawling up his leg in Fort Point
David Gomez, 24, of East Boston, remained calm and took video while his friends ran in fright.

Army, Navy football get a look at Gillette Stadium ahead of 124th edition of rivalry game
The Dec. 9 matchup marks the first time that the game is being played in New England.

At long last, Morrissey Blvd. to be fixed, officials promised. This time, they mean it.
Where does Dorchester meet the sea? At times, right on Morrissey Boulevard.

Crucial jobs in Providence schools on the line with COVID relief money expiring next year

“It’s not going to be easy,” Providence’s superintendent said of the tough decisions ahead as the deadline looms to spend federal stimulus money.
Globe Santa

Parenting alone, with strength and courage
The usual tribulations of parenting are magnified — greatly — when there is only one parent. All the more so when there’s bereavement, divorce, or separation to contend with.

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We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

A few weeks back, our restaurant critic, Devra First, went looking for the best Italian sandwiches around Boston. Then we turned the tables and asked Globe readers to weigh in. They had a lot to say.

No clues, no suspects, no trace. But thanks to a retired police investigator, an unsolved Cranston case won’t be forgotten.
A retired investigator who specializes in missing persons cases is captivated by the disappearance of a teenage boy more than 70 years ago. She worked to bring him home — and revived his memory.

Shareholder lawsuits are common. Here’s what makes the one at Tree House Brewing unique.
The case is a face-off between a minority shareholder, Eric Granger, and the duo that owns 98 percent of the successful brewery.

The sailboat, the skateboarder, and the shipwreck Gloucester was left to clean up
“We’ll never see this guy again,” said T.J. Ciarametaro, the Gloucester harbormaster, after the wreck.

Culture & Lifestyle

Six ‘Spinal Tap’ moments to savor before the sequel

‘American Sports Story’ cast shapes up for Aaron Hernandez FX series

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world

Tess Gerritsen spies literary opportunity in the unexpected

Special Projects

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 doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

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

How the missing become the uncounted

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

Two Weeks in America

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

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JEFF JACOBY

The inescapable conundrum of anonymous speech
IDEAS | JOSHUA PEDERSON

Don’t draft horrible people for your fantasy sports team
SCOT LEHIGH

Giving consumers a choice when buying their electricity
JOAN VENNOCHI

Where’s the public in the talks about Robert Kraft’s plan for a soccer stadium in Everett?

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Donald Trump’s un-wonderful life
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

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Podcast: Migrant children working long hours at seafood plants in New Bedford

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, reporters for The Public’s Radio detail what went into and came out of their two-year investigation into seafood processing plants in New Bedford.
RI EDUCATION

Crucial jobs in Providence schools on the line with COVID relief money expiring next year

“It’s not going to be easy,” Providence’s superintendent said of the tough decisions ahead as the deadline looms to spend federal stimulus money.

Henry A. Kissinger, who dominated US foreign policy, dies at 100

For all of his accomplishments, Kissinger was one of the most controversial figures of the Cold War era and remained so into the 21st century.

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, earning both vilification and the Nobel Peace Prize. Decades later, his name still provoked impassioned debate over foreign policy landmarks long past.

Sports

olympics

Everett heavyweight Gilbert Kabamba believes he has a fighting chance for the 2024 Olympics

The unlikely and remarkable journey of the 22-year-old Kabamba began in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Men's college basketball: BC 80, Vanderbilt 62

Hot-shooting Boston College men’s basketball team rips Vanderbilt in ACC/SEC Challenge

Quinten Post scored 24 points, hitting 4-of-6 3-pointers.

MIAA Super Bowl live updates: Hasselbeck-to-Brown connection gives Xaverian the Division 1 crown

Follow along as 16 schools from across the state vie for the ultimate crown here in Foxborough, starting with Division 8 on Wednesday evening.
D1 SUPER BOWL: XAVERIAN 31, ST. JOHN'S PREP 25

Henry Hasselbeck, Xaverian dethrone St. John’s Prep to claim Division 1 Super Bowl title
MIAA super bowls

Watch live: Three state titles are up for grabs in Thursday’s Super Bowl slate
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Blue Hills, Bay Path reign supreme in state vocational bowls

Business

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4 percent. It shows interest rates are packing a punch.

Europeans are again seeing some relief as inflation dropped to 2.4 percent in November, the lowest in more than two years.
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Ben Mezrich’s new book is on Elon Musk and how Twitter broke the billionaire

Fans of Mezrich will recognize his penchant for dramatic narrative nonfiction that Hollywood loves to make into movies and TV series.

OPEC+ suppliers struggle to agree on cuts to oil production even as prices tumble
TALKING POINTS

No special authority needed if rail extended to Western Mass., report says
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PERSPECTIVE

The Globe’s film critic picks 6 holiday movies that are actually good
LOVE LETTERS

Can this couple rekindle their spark by reliving a relationship milestone?
MISS CONDUCT

My in-laws helped repay my student loan. How do I thank them?
COOKING

Sandwiches with international influences get dinner on the table in minutes

metro

Parenting alone, with strength and courage

SJC justice stepping down early to join UMass, giving Healey another chance to mold high court

N.H. executive council rejects family planning contracts 5th time in three years

sports

Connor Muldoon, West Boylston run wild over Carver to win Division 8 Super Bowl

Could Joe Flacco start at quarterback for the Browns on Sunday?

Army, Navy football get a look at Gillette Stadium ahead of 124th edition of rivalry game

business

Conservative Supreme Court justices seem open to an attack on the Securities and Exchange Commission

US economic growth for last quarter is revised up to a 5.2% annual rate

Textron plans to cut more than 700 jobs

politics

Biden administration proposes biggest changes to lead pipe rules in more than three decades

RFK Jr.’s campaign spending is as unconventional as his run for president

Indian official plotted to assassinate Sikh separatist leader in New York, US prosecutors say

Nation

Hundreds of thousands in North Carolina will be added to Medicaid rolls this week

Study says the US is ill-prepared to ensure housing for the growing number of older people

Trump will skip the GOP debate and attend a fundraiser instead

World

Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine tear through buildings and bury families in rubble

Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism

Japan suspends its own Osprey flights after a fatal US Air Force crash of the aircraft

opinion

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Expand the South Boston convention center? Close the Hynes? City’s convention authority needs a vision.

Don’t draft horrible people for your fantasy sports team

lifestyle

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary

With White House holiday decorations, Jill Biden wanted holiday visitors to feel like kids again

Vermilion Theater presents ‘God of Carnage’ as a Mandarin and English production

food & dining

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

Four pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

travel

New England ski resorts are rolling out upgrades this winter. Here’s what you should know.

How to act like a rude jerk while traveling. (But please don’t.)

Shelby Acosta on having curves, scoring a deal, and the appeal of airport food

Arts

The rooms where it happened: A new MFA show looks at photographers’ studios

Stolen . . . or saved? Professor accuses late minister of pilfering Edward Hopper artwork now at MFA.

’80s hip-hop culture, courtesy of Ice-T and DJ Afrika Islam, is on vivid display at Harvard

Books

Ben Mezrich’s new book is on Elon Musk and how Twitter broke the billionaire

A dozen thrilling new page-turners to give you goosebumps this winter

Sam Wasson, author of new Francis Ford Coppola biography, likes a good doorstopper

Movies

Six ‘Spinal Tap’ moments to savor before the sequel

Rob Reiner teases details of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel

‘Maestro’ presents master challenge for director, star Bradley Cooper

Television

‘Girls5eva’ fan club may grow after show’s revival on Netflix

‘American Sports Story’ cast shapes up for Aaron Hernandez FX series

A world at war in season 4 of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

music

Long absent from the concert stage, Mistle Thrush’s Valerie Forgione returns with a new identity and sound

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny’s 3-year reign

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Theater/Dance

‘Chicago’ holds up a mirror to its times, and to ours

Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ brings classic holiday magic

Two Broadway legends with staying power: ‘Chicago’ and composer John Kander

Health

In R.I., there’s a lack of dentists caring for patients with special needs. This program is trying to change that.

R.I. attorney general sues Prospect Medical Holdings, says his concern for its hospitals is ‘greater than it has ever been’

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

Obituaries

Henry A. Kissinger, who dominated US foreign policy, dies at 100

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

Frances Sternhagen, Tony Award winner who was familiar face on TV, dies at 93