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From deadly licorice to swallowed toothpicks, MGH marks 100 years of medical mysteries

The hospital’s “Case Records” in the New England Journal of Medicine shed light on how doctors figure out what’s wrong.

Both parties are preparing to spend big in 2024 races up and down the ballot

With the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives all potentially up for grabs, 2024 is going to be a highly competitive and consequential election.

Salem jury deadlocks, mistrial declared, in case of former Mass. corrections officer charged in 1988 slaying of girl

A jury in Essex Superior Court in Salem deadlocked on the sixth day of deliberations and a mistrial was declared Wednesday in the murder trial of Marvin “Skip” McClendon, accused of murdering 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay in Lawrence in September 1988.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Thursday will see rain, and Friday too, in Southern New England
Some places could get more than an inch of rain, and temperatures will remain steady in the 40s.

Once again, snowplow drivers are in high demand, short supply this winter

Driver charged in Hingham Apple store crash ordered held for mental health evaluation after allegedly failing to charge GPS bracelet again

A Plymouth Superior Court judge ordered that a man charged in a November 2022 fatal crash at the Hingham Apple Store be committed to a mental health facility.

Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered
Those involved with the troupe over its 40 years are mourning its impending shutdown.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north

Steve Coyle, development chief who brought out ‘the best in Boston’, dies at 78

Mr. Coyle “had a passion for getting things done that other people thought weren’t possible,” said Ron Homer, former chief executive of Boston Bank of Commerce.

Retired Boston firefighter reunited with man he saved from house blaze as 3-year-old in 1978
On Wednesday, the little boy — now a 48-year-old man — and his mother met the firefighter for the first time at Dorchester’s Florian Hall to express 45 years of gratitude.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Lottery-laden Pistons, losers of 27 straight games, visit Celtics as a reminder that success is never guaranteed

It took just one year for the Celtics to return to the playoffs after Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were traded. Detroit, meanwhile, has never recovered from the breakup of its championship core 15 years ago.

How the Pistons, the Celtics’ next opponent, became the NBA’s biggest story for all the wrong reasons

Detroit hasn't won a game since before Halloween, and is on the brink of NBA history at TD Garden.
2023 in review

‘No league is complete without a Boston entry,’ and more of our favorite Boston sports quotes of 2023

Presented in no particular order, here are some of the quotes that stood out from the Boston sports year in 2023.

23 memorable Boston pop culture moments from 2023

From Ben Affleck serving up Dunkin’ to Taylor Swift taking over Foxborough, here are some of the Boston area’s biggest pop culture moments of the year.
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Need to dump your Christmas tree? Recycle it or feed it to goats.

Many farms across the state are once again inviting people to drop off their Christmas trees for goats and other animals to eat — a Massachusetts tradition that certainly beats adding old pine trees to the landfill.

Aerosmith aims to resume farewell tour by summer or fall of 2024, Joe Perry says

The band had to scratch a New Year's Eve date at TD Garden due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury, "but with any luck we will be back out late summer and fall of 24,” Perry said. “And there’s always next New Year’s Eve!"
TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Tom Smothers, a rebel with a cause

Opponents of the Vietnam War, proponents of civil rights, and all-around foes of the establishment, the Smothers Brothers were locked in constant battle with CBS censors virtually from their show’s 1967 premiere on.
Tom Smothers, half of comedic duo the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86
Opinion
IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

How to make Boston winters much less depressing

From sledding to nightclubbing, other cities do much more to get people out and about in the bleakest months.
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts needs to play catch up on paid time off to vote
JOAN VENNOCHI

Could Nikki Haley save us from Trump by winning New Hampshire?
Heather Hopp-Bruce

The old yellow Jeep and the mechanic who kept us running
LETTERS

Poignant portraits of the survivors of Maine shootings
Beyond the Gilded Gate

The $600,000 problem. Why does it cost so much to build housing in Boston, and what can we do about it?

Many forces drive the housing crisis here, and the sky-high cost of construction is one of the most powerful.
Calculator: How costs affect construction of an apartment building

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Patriots rookies Chad Ryland and Bryce Baringer have bonded over football, as well as a shared love of reading
“I think it really came down to the fact that we both had a desire to start a healthy habit outside of football,” Ryland said after practice Wednesday.

BRUINS 4, SABRES 1
Bruins return to action, snap losing streak with win over Sabres
Charlie Coyle scored a pair of power-play goals for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 25 saves and carried a shutout into the third period.

Mayor Wu’s home swatted with call reporting nonexistent shooting on Christmas
According to a police report, a 911 caller reported a shooting at the mayor’s Roslindale address at about 5:30 p.m. on Christmas.

Winthrop police lieutenant charged with child rape, indecent assault on a child, officials say
James Anthony Feeley pleaded not guilty to all charges and was ordered held at Suffolk County Jail in lieu of $200,000 cash bail at his arraignment Wednesday in a Boston Municipal Court, records show.

Credit card skimmers found at five supermarkets operated by Roche Bros. west of Boston
The devices were found at Roche Bros. markets in Wellesley and Natick, a Brothers Marketplace in Weston, and at Sudbury Farms stores in Sudbury and Needham.

At the ’Quin, a sonic sanctuary where LPs are ice-breakers
To put an album on the turntable at the Back Bay social club, you have to know the secret to gain entrance to the “Hideaway” — a cozy den lined with couches, speakers, and a clutch of framed album covers from Frank Sinatra’s personal collection.

Globe Santa

Half a century of remembering Globe Santa
Joseph A. Milano, president of Boston’s Union Oyster House, has many titles and many interests, but an initiative that’s particularly close to his heart is Globe Santa.

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There’s a new push to help migrants in Massachusetts find work, but many barriers still stand in the way

The state has launched what it says is a first-in-the-nation program to provide legal assistance, case management, and other services for new arrivals. But those who came earlier this year are still waiting.

PERSPECTIVE
At Harvard and beyond, thermodynamics (yes, that’s right) can ease the political divide
You can’t change the world surrounded by people just like you. It’s against the laws of physics.

Disgraced head of Mass. Commission for the Blind stayed on as paid adviser for months after resigning
David D'Arcangelo is the latest state official to stay on the state payroll for months after leaving a high profile position.

ADDRESS
Tenants file class-action suit against Meriel Marina Bay complex, management
Residents say the Quincy buildings have mold, structural defects, and have been under constant repair.

Culture & Lifestyle

Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered

At the ’Quin, a sonic sanctuary where LPs are ice-breakers

Start 2024 with an answer

‘The Color Purple’: A movie-musical sings Miss Celie’s Broadway Blues

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

Greg Vasil

Here’s how Massachusetts can make housing more affordable
Laura Kleiman

Cheap, effective treatments for cancer already exist, so why don’t you know about them?
IDEAS | Alan Feigenbaum & Ariella Steinhorn

How to divorce better in 2024
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trust is on the ballot in 2024
Roland Merullo

Why boomers should give Gen Z a break
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Need to dump your Christmas tree? Recycle it or feed it to goats.

Many farms across the state are once again inviting people to drop off their Christmas trees for goats and other animals to eat — a Massachusetts tradition that certainly beats adding old pine trees to the landfill.
PODCAST

Food and restaurant trends to expect in 2024

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, a food and innovation expert talks about the rise of kimchi, TikTok in restaurants, and what’s next for the plant-based craze.
FOOD & DINING

Where to eat dinner in Westerly, R.I., this winter

Though this summer destination is now fully within winter’s embrace, the dining scene is warm and unhurried, with many eateries offering fireside dining and heartier, stick-to-your-ribs dishes.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Thursday will see rain, and Friday too, in Southern New England

Some places could get more than an inch of rain, and temperatures will remain steady in the 40s.

Sports

2023 in review

‘No league is complete without a Boston entry,’ and more of our favorite Boston sports quotes of 2023

Presented in no particular order, here are some of the quotes that stood out from the Boston sports year in 2023.
Celtics

How the Pistons, the Celtics’ next opponent, became the NBA’s biggest story for all the wrong reasons

Detroit hasn't won a game since before Halloween, and is on the brink of NBA history at TD Garden.
NHL

Kris Letang becomes first NHL defenseman with five points in a period, totals six assists as Penguins rout Islanders

He is the first player of any position in Penguins history to have five points in a period.
Patriots

Former Patriot Rodney Harrison among finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
BRUINS 4, SABRES 1

Bruins return to action, snap losing streak with win over Sabres
BASEBALL

Yoshinobu Yamamoto unveiled by Dodgers, with record-breaking righty admitting they were the favorites to sign him all along

Business

PODCAST

Food and restaurant trends to expect in 2024

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, a food and innovation expert talks about the rise of kimchi, TikTok in restaurants, and what’s next for the plant-based craze.
FOOD & DINING

Where to eat dinner in Westerly, R.I., this winter

Though this summer destination is now fully within winter’s embrace, the dining scene is warm and unhurried, with many eateries offering fireside dining and heartier, stick-to-your-ribs dishes.

China’s Alibaba must face a US toymaker’s lawsuit over sales of allegedly fake Squishmallows

Steve Coyle, development chief who brought out ‘the best in Boston’, dies at 78
magazine
GLOBE MAGAZINE

The 1980s dream team that made WBZ news must-see TV in New England
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Dec. 25-31
Globe Magazine

The 29 best photos of 2023 taken by Boston Globe photographers
LOVE LETTERS

My boyfriend kissed someone else. What should I do?

metro

Salem jury deadlocks, mistrial declared, in case of former Mass. corrections officer charged in 1988 slaying of girl

Storm system approaching late Wednesday will produce significant rain

Once again, snowplow drivers are in high demand, short supply this winter

sports

Lottery-laden Pistons, losers of 27 straight games, visit Celtics as a reminder that success is never guaranteed

Herb Kohl, former Wisconsin senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at 88

At BABC Holiday tournament, Worcester North boys’ basketball shows there will be no drop off from last year’s title run

business

Magnificent Seven loses importance as soft landing heightens risk

Apple Watch sales ban put on hold by appeals court

It was a tough year for almost every bank not named JPMorgan

politics

Both parties are preparing to spend big in 2024 races up and down the ballot

Prosecutors ask judge to keep Trump from claiming partisan attack in trial

Americans sour on the primary election process and major political parties, an AP-NORC poll says

Nation

Texas has arrested thousands on trespassing charges at the border. Illegal crossings are still high.

House where four University of Idaho students were killed is set to be demolished

Nikki Haley, asked what caused the Civil War, leaves out slavery. It’s not the first time.

World

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill dozens of Palestinians, even in largely emptied north

Threat of wider conflict, stalled truce talks mark another day of war in Mideast

AP concludes at least hundreds died in floods after Ukraine dam collapse, far more than Russia said

opinion

How to divorce better in 2024

Here’s how Massachusetts can make housing more affordable

Cheap, effective treatments for cancer already exist, so why don’t you know about them?

lifestyle

More than a dozen ways to ring in the New Year in Boston and beyond

Start 2024 with an answer

Can I follow them on social media?

food & dining

Food and restaurant trends to expect in 2024

Where to eat dinner in Westerly, R.I., this winter

A legendary Paris restaurant reopens with a view of Notre Dame’s rebirth and the 2024 Olympics

travel

Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays

We took a girlfriend getaway to Savannah. Plenty of other women had the same idea.

This Booking.com reservation is fake! Will the company pay up?

Arts

No, the revolution wasn’t televised, but it was photographed

America has a 250th birthday coming up, and that birthday now has a logo

At the Griffin, a trio of shows looks at ‘Solstice,’ transcendence, and visual correspondence in the ongoing ‘Archive’ series

Books

In Hein de Haas’s thought-provoking ‘How Migration Really Works,’ there is no migration crisis

2023 was the year of the social thriller. Here are six favorites.

Why Girls Write Now matters right now

Movies

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite’ is found dead

Holidays got you down, Charlie Brown? Take our quiz on classic Christmas specials for a hit of holiday cheer.

Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ fails to rev up

Television

Tom Smothers, a rebel with a cause

For Conan O’Brien, a glimmer of hope at BC during early struggles

The 1980s dream team that made WBZ news must-see TV in New England

music

Aerosmith aims to resume farewell tour by summer or fall of 2024, Joe Perry says

At the ’Quin, a sonic sanctuary where LPs are ice-breakers

The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew

Theater/Dance

Though the pandemic subsided, ImprovBoston never recovered

A ‘Die Hard’ diehard creates ‘Yippee Ki Yay,’ and the Huntington gets in on the action

There’s life after COVID for Jamaica Plain’s 147-year-old Footlight Club theater

Health

CVS to launch new pharmacy reimbursement model aimed at simplifying drug pricing

Many Americans ration insulin to save money. One nonprofit is trying to make the life-saving drug more affordable.

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

Obituaries

Steve Coyle, development chief who brought out ‘the best in Boston’, dies at 78

Tom Smothers, half of comedic duo the Smothers Brothers, dies at 86

Wolfgang Schäuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81