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Donald Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccine skeptic, as health secretary

The president-elect is hoping to put Kennedy in charge of the agency that oversees everything from drug, vaccine, and food safety to medical research and Medicare and Medicaid.
What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions so far

Initial court hearings for men accused of paying for sex at high-end brothels will be open to public, SJC rules

The Supreme Judicial Court’s ruling upheld a previous decision from a clerk-magistrate.

Biden withdraws Marty Walsh nomination to USPS governing board

In February, Biden nominated Walsh to serve on the USPS’s board of governors. The appointment would have expired Dec. 8, 2029.

Residents will have to evacuate high-end Cambridge condo building amid recently discovered structural issues

Problems in the reinforced concrete building have led to concerns about its long-term safety, according to the property management company that oversees it.

Mass. House moves to allow DiZoglio to pick outside firm for financial audit, not do it herself as voters approved

The change marks the first time the Massachusetts House has moved in response to a ballot measure voters overwhelmingly approved last week.

Judge grants singer Vanessa Carlton injunction in noise, harassment lawsuit against R.I. neighbor

The “A Thousand Miles” singer said the constant noise made it difficult to work in the home recording studio at her Warwick house and has impacted her family’s daily life.

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’s Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backing

The purchase gives a satirical outlet control over a brand that has long peddled misinformation and conspiracy.

Norfolk jail official allegedly had subordinates do free plumbing at his home, officials say

The state ethics commission alleged that Thomas Brady, the assistant deputy superintendent of jail operations at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, had violated the law on multiple occasions.

Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death

A smoldering wildfire shuts down the vast Lynn Woods for the foreseeable future

Cambridge firefighters respond to hazmat incident at Pfizer building

Woman who stole $492,000 from employer, used money to see Tom Brady’s return to Gillette, sentenced to 30 months
Spotlight

Former House speaker John Boehner appears in federal courthouse amid grand jury probe into Steward Health Care

Boehner, a sitting member of the private, for-profit health care company’s board of directors, is the latest person to testify in a sprawling criminal investigation.

Democratic governors say they’re forming a resistance group against Trump. Maura Healey is not among them.
The Massachusetts governor, whose political rise was fueled in part by her repeated battles with now President-elect Donald Trump, is not a member of the newly formed initiative.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s crowdsourcing site for Trump administration nominees is no longer accepting suggestions

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.

Trump's administration can swiftly start work on one major change: It can exclude transgender students from Title IX protections, which affect school policies on students' use of pronouns, bathrooms, and locker rooms.
Somerville appears set to reaffirm ‘sanctuary city’ status in aftermath of presidential election

Lawmakers demand ethics report on Gaetz, Trump’s attorney general pick

Gaetz abruptly resigned after Trump announced he was the pick to lead the Justice Department, shocking many members of Congress who see him as unqualified and unfit for the post.
Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington
shirley leung

Trump, Wu, and Josh Kraft: How last week’s election will shape next year’s race for Boston mayor

Any serious candidate for mayor has to be wondering if Trump’s reelection represents a rejection of progressive ideals.
Adrian Walker: Does Donald Trump’s win signal the end of Boston mayor’s race?

A migrant family was evicted from a Lexington shelter. The mother wound up in ICE custody, facing deportation.

A clash highlights the brewing desperation at short-term shelters, where homeless families are often tightly packed in, and many are reaching state-mandated departure times with nowhere else to go.
Critic's Notebook

MFA installs Alan Michelson’s answer to ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit.’ ‘No one would ever take them for Native American stereotype.’

The Native American artist's striking platinum figures will stand at the MFA's entrance, a response to the Cyrus Dallin sculpture that has occupied the lawn for 100 years.

Providence Place Macy’s up for sale as mall hits financial troubles

Providence Place Mall’s Macy’s store is up for sale while the chain evaluates the potential real estate value and the potential of future sales growth.
Globe Magazine

Unique gift ideas from around New England that cost $5 to $125

Buy local this holiday season. We’ve pulled together gifts for everyone on your list, from $5 to $125.
Who could use a drink? Six festive cocktails for holiday parties.
SOUND CHECK

An atmospheric new listening bar comes to the South End

At Desnuda Cocina & Bar, visitors can enjoy the vibes of whatever vinyl is spinning each night.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

A postelection life as a social media nomad

Ideally, we'd all flee social media entirely, but I know that's not going to happen.
SCOT LEHIGH

A pellucid primer for a perplexing political period
CARINE HAJJAR

An attempt to cancel Seth Moulton boomerangs on Tufts
IDEAS | ROB HENDERSON

A lot of Trump voters saw more light than darkness in his message
IDEAS | JAY RUMAS

We promised a safe haven to refugees. We can’t take it back now.

More recent News

Patriots’ offensive line was on a mission vs. Bears to uplift Rhamondre Stevenson
The linemen felt they had let down their top running back the last few weeks, and they were determined to do something about it.

Christian Barmore, sidelined with blood clots since July, returns to practice with Patriots

Former Thayer Academy employee sues school, claiming she was fired after requesting parental leave

Sophie Jones, a Thayer graduate, is seeking some $1.3 million in damages.

Here’s how teacher salaries in three striking North Shore school communities compare to pay in similar districts

Combined, the three unions represent about 1,420 educators who teach about 10,000 students.
In midst of teachers’ strike, Marblehead football will play Division 4 quarterfinal, but minus head coach

TV CRITIC'S CORNER
‘Say Nothing’ is quite an achievement
The Patrick Radden Keefe book about a murder during The Troubles in Northern Ireland makes for a tough to watch but powerful TV series.

Review: ‘Dune: Prophecy’ is telling a very familiar story

Man injured after bus crashes into Fitchburg bus terminal, officials say
The man was flown to a trauma center, where he was listed in critical condition, according to Fitchburg's fire chief.

After drawn out battle, sweeping climate bill passes Mass. legislature
The bill’s passage arrived later than planned, but it is a shot in the arm to environmental advocates who have feared a breakdown for climate progress in Washington.

Recommended reads

As Maine’s farmers struggle through extreme weather, local restaurants feel the pinch

Extreme and unpredictable weather is pushing food producers to the brink, leading to crop failures and infrastructure losses.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
‘I want to scream, but I can’t.’ The hidden world of special education settlements in Mass.
Hundreds of Massachusetts parents of students with special needs have been forced to sign nondisclosure agreements to secure the free and appropriate education their children are legally entitled to.

Brockton City Council votes to ban homeless encampments
Supporters said rampant homelessness has led to quality-of-life issues in the downtown area, and it’s become a matter of cleanliness, public safety, and public health.

Man charged in 1978 double-murder in Western Mass.
Two people were found shot to death at a rest area on Route 5 in West Springfield almost 46 years ago.

Culture & Lifestyle

With COVID funds gone, what can artists bank on?

‘Boston was always a great movie town,’ says filmmaker John Waters

For a fast-moving ‘Noises Off,’ set designers used every inch of the stage

An atmospheric new listening bar comes to the South End

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JOAN VENNOCHI

Revs soccer stadium is a classic Boston insider story
IDEAS | KAT ROSENFIELD

Can we please have less political art now?
Cathy Young

The many faces of Trump’s gender politics
LETTERS

It was the stupid economy
RENÉE GRAHAM

The hypocritical politics of identity politics
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Biden withdraws Marty Walsh nomination to USPS governing board

In February, Biden nominated Walsh to serve on the USPS’s board of governors. The appointment would have expired Dec. 8, 2029.

Cambridge firefighters respond to hazmat incident at Pfizer building

Several people were evaluated by paramedics at the scene and one firefighter was taken to a local hospital “as a precaution,” a Cambridge spokesperson said.

Mass. reports 722 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths in a week. See the latest data from Mass.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.
THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island Nov. 15-22

This week: Lucinda Williams, flying BMX riders, mansion lights, chocolate expo, and more!

Sports

BOXING

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul is nearly here. Here’s how to watch the fight, the time, and betting odds.

The rescheduled bout is set for Friday night on Netflix at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

A determined, dominant dual threat, Aidan Williams has fueled Needham’s 9-0 run to Division 1 quarterfinals

An elite linebacker, the Lehigh-bound senior has seamlessly stepped into a lead role in the backfield, producing 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns.
MEDIA

A slimmed down Diamond Sports Group, now known as FanDuel Sports Network, can emerge from bankruptcy

When Diamond entered bankruptcy, it had the rights to 42 professional teams (14 baseball, 16 NBA, and 12 NHL). The reorganized company has 27 franchises (six baseball, 13 NBA, and eight NHL).
COLLEGES

UCLA locks in former Boston College athletic director Martin Jarmond with extension through 2029
SKIING

Lindsey Vonn is returning to the slopes as the 40-year-old Olympic champion comes out of retirement
red sox

Red Sox sign journeyman reliever Justin Wilson to a one-year deal

Business

MEDIA

A slimmed down Diamond Sports Group, now known as FanDuel Sports Network, can emerge from bankruptcy

When Diamond entered bankruptcy, it had the rights to 42 professional teams (14 baseball, 16 NBA, and 12 NHL). The reorganized company has 27 franchises (six baseball, 13 NBA, and eight NHL).

Biden withdraws Marty Walsh nomination to USPS governing board

In February, Biden nominated Walsh to serve on the USPS’s board of governors. The appointment would have expired Dec. 8, 2029.
talking points

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
RI BUSINESS

Providence Place Macy’s up for sale as mall hits financial troubles
magazine
holiday style

Who could use a drink? Six festive cocktails for holiday parties.

LOVE LETTERS

How to know when an app-based flirtation has run its course
Globe Magazine

A woman with cancer needed a miracle from a stranger. A veteran in pain needed one, too.
MISS CONDUCT

Advice needed: My friends don’t want to be in the same room with my brother

metro

Somerville appears set to reaffirm ‘sanctuary city’ status in aftermath of presidential election

Initial court hearings for men accused of paying for sex at high-end brothels will be open to public, SJC rules

Explore documents from special education settlements in Mass.

sports

Patriots’ offensive line was on a mission vs. Bears to uplift Rhamondre Stevenson

Harvard men’s hockey is off to a good start after a season of growing pains

Christian Barmore, sidelined with blood clots since July, returns to practice with Patriots

business

Cannabis Control Commission doubles down on hazardous dust after worker death

Astronomers discover monster black hole devouring matter at a ‘phenomenal rate,’ researchers say

Food prices worried most voters, but Trump’s plans likely won’t lower their grocery bills

politics

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.

What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick for health secretary

Lawmakers demand ethics report on Gaetz, Trump’s attorney general pick

Nation

Justice Department says jail conditions in Georgia’s Fulton County violate detainee rights

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response.

Mass. reports 722 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths in a week. See the latest data from Mass.

World

Investigators assess if Netanyahu’s aides forged Oct. 7 phone records

Lebanese official says Israeli strikes kill at least 12 emergency workers

West Bank annexation in 2025? Trump’s Mideast team has Israeli right exulting.

opinion

It was the stupid economy

The many faces of Trump’s gender politics

The voters spoke, and they want more scrutiny of the Legislature

lifestyle

Is your living room boring? Here are 12 ways to jazz it up.

Turning 30 on dating apps

Stephen King refutes rumors he called Elon Musk Trump’s ‘First Lady,’ was kicked off X

food & dining

Sad hour continues: Beacon Hill lawmakers again decline to bring ‘happy hour’ back to Mass.

Who could use a drink? Six festive cocktails for holiday parties.

Feast & Fettle will close its retail store in Pawtucket, R.I.

travel

Taylor Goldsmith on doing what he wants, catching up on sleep, and making coffee on a plane

See the world by train; renew your passport soon

Sixt charged me extra for insurance, but I never asked for it!

Arts

MFA installs Alan Michelson’s answer to ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit.’ ‘No one would ever take them for Native American stereotype.’

Laurie Simmons: when a house is not a home

At the Griffin: a collector, not an acquirer; and the otherworldliness meets thinginess

Books

Stephen King refutes rumors he called Elon Musk Trump’s ‘First Lady,’ was kicked off X

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 23

In ‘The Ancient Eight,’ John Feinstein recalls when the Ivy League ruled football

Movies

‘Boston was always a great movie town,’ says filmmaker John Waters

‘Red One’ belongs on the naughty list

In ‘Hot Frosty,’ the storied snowman gets a hunky himbo makeover

Television

Mattapan native SeeFour wanted the world to see Boston hip-hop on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’

How ‘Interior Chinatown’ makes a striving, overlooked background character the hero

‘Dune: Prophecy’ is telling a very familiar story

music

Mattapan native SeeFour wanted the world to see Boston hip-hop on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’

An atmospheric new listening bar comes to the South End

At 90, jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is still finding new ways to engage with music

Theater/Dance

For a fast-moving ‘Noises Off,’ set designers used every inch of the stage

'Tartuffe' finds new resonance, and an antic comic tone to match

Palaver Strings and little house dance deliver an interactive ‘Noisefloor’ to the ICA

Health

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

Obituaries

Natasha Alexenko, who helped cut backlog in rape-kit testing, dies at 51

Frank Auerbach, revered painter of single-minded devotion, dies at 93

Vardis Vardinoyannis, Greek business magnate and Kennedy family friend, dies at 90