The Boston Globe

St. Elizabeth’s and other former Steward hospitals are giving up their Catholic identity

Former Steward Health Care hospitals have new owners who won’t abide by Catholic doctrine on abortion, in vitro fertilization, contraception, and other matters.

More coverage of the Steward Health Care crisis

Sharon firefighter Kurt Simpson put out hot spots on a trail as firefighters were still on the scene a fire in the Blue Hills.

‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Firefighters battle brush fire in the Blue Hills Reservation

The brush fire was about 40 acres wide and only 10 percent contained Monday night, according to a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.

Tracking wildfires across Massachusetts Map: What is the air quality like in Boston today?

Social workers have quit DCF in droves, costing children stability and delaying family reunifications

High workloads, less stressful employment options and disillusionment are playing a role in DCF's worst staffing problems in years.

Woman injured in Roxbury dog attack has died, police say

The dog also bit two officers who responded to the attack, prompting one of them to shoot the canine.

Plainville woman allegedly set her apartment on fire, displaced 20 neighbors, officials say

Heather Anne MacKinnon was arrested on charges of arson of a dwelling, malicious destruction of property, and disorderly conduct, officials said.

Persepective

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts
How to offer support that will actually be appreciated.

State must ‘repent’ for MBTA’s ‘crippling debts,’ watchdog says

Boston man who spent COVID relief money at casino, Saks, and Six Flags sentenced to 5 months in prison for fraud

Two people suffer life-threatening injuries in crash on Cape Cod

At Lorraine’s Cake & Candy Supplies in Hanover, Melissa Mason runs a class on cookie decorating.

FOOD

This cake and candy supply store is anything but cookie-cutter. And Amazon has taken a big bite of business.

In an era of stylized product staging with just-right lighting, Lorraine’s in Hanover is all about baking and candy-making supplies — not pretension — for professionals and novices alike.

GETTING SALTY

From Cracker Barrel to Menton, Felipe Goncalves has worked in all sorts of dining rooms

He’s now executive chef at the South End’s new Greek hot spot Kaia, but his heart belongs to Everett’s Love Dog Hot Dog Buffet.

Chicken shelves were empty Sunday at the Stop & Shop in Hyde Park.

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue

Produce and meat sections at many stores had empty shelves across Massachusetts.

No DEI. No ‘transgender movement.’ No women’s studies. Trump World wants to ‘reclaim’ universities.
Trumpian critics of academia are determined to rescue universities from the Marxists and social justice warriors they say unduly influence them.

Trump wants to end ‘wokeness’ in education. He has vowed to use federal money as leverage. Democratic Arizona governor says she’ll work with Trump on border security if it won’t harm families

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during an interview with The Associated Press, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Irvine, Calif.

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses

Jeffries of New York was chosen during an internal party vote of the House Democrats underway at the Capitol.

Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump

Staff in the accounting department at Lupoli Companies in Lawrence are back in the office five days a week.

Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?

Most local employers aren't matching that extreme, but many are rethinking their approach.

Kendrick Bourne (84) snagged a 9-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Rams.

patriots

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 12

Kendrick Bourne and Drake Maye were in good form against the Rams, but what's going on with Ja'Lynn Polk?

Cher wearing a Rudi Gernreich outfit; she purchased the ensemble in three colors after a saleswoman said she couldn't afford it.

Cher briefly considered becoming a nun — and nine other surprises from her new memoir

‘Cher: The Memoir, Part 1′ charts the star’s path to stage and screen.

AbbeyRose Hillson and Jasper White met as freshmen at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge and broke up after junior year. It would be a decade and a half before they reconnected — and fell in love all over again.

THE BIG DAY

How LinkedIn led to wedding bells for Jasper White’s son and his high school sweetheart

They rekindled their romance into 2022, culminating when Jasper proposed later that December.

A trove of baseball cards discovered in Danvers included a coveted 1916 Babe Ruth rookie card (center).

A Babe Ruth rookie card turned up after a Danvers yard sale. The memorabilia world is buzzing.

The 1916 card for the Sultan of Swat is expected to fetch at least $500,000, and possibly far more.

Opinion

Teachers and supporters display placards during a rally last week.

EDITORIAL

Tougher action is needed on teacher strikes

Much higher fines would make a difference.

MARCELA GARCÍA

How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache

SCOT LEHIGH

How high will the Senate jump for Trump’s Cabinet nominees?

Bruce Marks

Economic development bill gives BlueHub a pass on consumer laws

LETTERS

The thought of RFK Jr. leading HHS rocks the public health world

More recent News

CHAD FINN

Would the Red Sox really pay an absurd amount for Juan Soto? Unlikely, but he would be worth it.

One would like to think that Manny Ramirez’s success here might inform the Sox' pursuit of Juan Soto, but it's easy to doubt that it will.

Prominent block in Wellesley Square set up for redevelopment as it hits the market

The town’s new, more permissive MBTA Communities building rules are being touted in the marketing brochure for the 1.2-acre site at the corner of Washington and Grove streets.

‘Left in shambles’: Former Harvard hockey coach Katey Stone opposes request to dismiss her discrimination case

Stone, who retired in 2023 amid an inquiry into her coaching tactics, said Harvard damaged her by refusing to defend her against “malicious and false allegations of misconduct.”

State investigating police officers’ misuse of technology in online training; courses suspended

If an officer completed an online course in less than the minimum run time, they will forfeit their ability to do online training.

Song will remain the same at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios
Musicians triumphed in their efforts to preserve practice spaces in Charlestown.

Are the North Shore teacher strikes a coincidence or a carefully coordinated effort?

School district leaders say anecdotal evidence suggests the strikes were planned together. But union leaders say the decisions to strike were made independently based on local circumstances.

‘She was one of the first women to approach me and show me love.’ Friends mourn 65-year-old woman killed in Boston park.
Friends said they remembered Celia Simmons, known as CeCe, as a kind, caring woman. She died in a hospital Saturday night.

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses
It was called “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day: A Guide to Inexpensive Travel,” and it offered up the world to everyday Americans.

Russia says Ukraine fired six US-made tactical missiles at the Bryansk region
Ukraine claimed it hit a military weapons depot in Bryansk, though it didn’t specify what weapons it used while Russia says it shot down five missiles and damaged a sixth.

Could Greenland hold the answer to New England’s drought? Experts warn months of rain needed to break dry cycle.

New England needs a drastic shift in weather pattern, and soon to offset the tremendous loss in rainfall since August.

How is historic drought affecting Mass. drinking water supplies?

TRANSPORTATION

The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving, according to AAA
About 80 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles this year for the holiday.

Citing ‘burnout,’ nearly 300 primary care doctors at Mass General Brigham take steps to unionize
The doctors comprise the vast majority of primary care physicians employed by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

REVOLUTION

The Revolution averaged 29,000 fans a game this past season. So why build a smaller stadium?
In an interview with the Globe, team president Brian Bilello discussed the franchise's latest thinking regarding plans for a new soccer-specific stadium in Everett.

Culture & Lifestyle

Ethel's Creamy Lobster Roll, a signature at Row 34.

Row 34 will open adjacent to The Hotel Commonwealth in 2025, bringing a familiar name to an evolving block

Moira Legault and Tyler Ferron of Nashua, N.H., wed on Nov. 7 at the Amherst Woman's Club in Amherst. The celebration, in part, was provided by Chicago nonprofit Wish Upon a Wedding, an organization that helps to provide weddings and other ceremonies to couples facing life-altering illnesses.

From heartache to hope: A canceled wedding finds new meaning

Historical documentarian Ken Burns conducted a question and answer session June 11 in College Park, Md. His new documentary on Leonardo da Vinci premieres Monday and Tuesday.

This week’s TV: A new Ken Burns documentary, the Country Music Awards, and more

Attendees enjoying a silent disco, which will take place at Republic Fitness in Somerville.

City Hall coffee lounge, a new Levain, and a JP Literary Salon: Free things to do in Boston this week

Special Projects

Illustration of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White along with other NBA greats for the 2024 Finals preview.

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

Lauren Friel (left) owner of Rebel Rebel, chatted with customers while working at her wine bar in Bow Market in Somerville. The restrictive Boston liquor license system has pushed throngs of innovative chefs to neighborhood towns with laxer laws, including Brookline, Somerville, and Cambridge.

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.

FROM OUR PARTNERS

product by Studio/B. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

product by BG BRANDLAB. What is this?This content was produced by Boston Globe Media's Studio/B in collaboration with the advertiser. The news and editorial departments of the Boston Globe had no role in its production or display.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Matt Gaetz spoke with attendees during a campaign rally for Donald Trump in Coachella, Calif., on Oct. 12.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Trump escaped #MeToo reckoning. Will his nominees?

Elon Musk spoke before Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27 in New York.

Jill Abramson

Trump, Musk, and the rise of the conservative press

Joe Rogan, the podcasting behemoth and longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship commentator, at UFC in Miami on March 9.

Renée Loth

Welcome to the world of influencer media

Aiden Robinson was adopted by Christopher Robinson from Swampscott on Nov. 17, 2023.

EDITORIAL

Judges throw a wrench in Massachusetts adoptions

Artist's rendering of a proposed New England Revolution soccer stadium along the Mystic River in Everett.

JOAN VENNOCHI

Revs soccer stadium is a classic Boston insider story

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

A Babe Ruth rookie card turned up after a Danvers yard sale. The memorabilia world is buzzing.

The 1916 card for the Sultan of Swat is expected to fetch at least $500,000, and possibly far more.

Boston man who spent COVID relief money at casino, Saks, and Six Flags sentenced to 5 months in prison for fraud

The man obtained nearly $50,000 in fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic relief aid for his purported businesses, authorities said.

State must ‘repent’ for MBTA’s ‘crippling debts,’ watchdog says

A watchdog group called on Beacon Hill to make debt relief a central part of the next MBTA financial rescue plan.

NH POLITICS

Why some New Hampshire towns are now subtracting invalid votes from their Nov. 5 tallies

The revisions being made under the since-repealed affidavit ballot system won’t change the outcome of any race, officials said.

Sports

patriots

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 12

Kendrick Bourne and Drake Maye were in good form against the Rams, but what's going on with Ja'Lynn Polk?

Macklin Celebrini celebrated after scoring the winning goal during overtime against the Detroit Red Wings Monday night.

NHL

Watch: Former BU star Macklin Celebrini scores first career OT goal as Sharks top Red Wings 5-4

Celebrini, the 2024 Hobey Baker winner while skating for the Terriers, won Monday's game in the extra period with his fourth goal of the season with the Sharks.

Donovan Mitchell scored 33, 29, and 33 points against the Celtics in the playoffs last season before injury forced him to the sidelines in the final two games.

CAVALIERS AT CELTICS | 7 P.M. (NBCSB)

Cavaliers at Celtics preview: Champions meet undefeated contenders in an NBA Cup must-win

Cleveland, which rested Donovan Mitchell on Sunday, leads the NBA in scoring at 123.7 points pergame via the league's top field goal and 3-point percentages, plus its best point differential.

Colleges

‘Left in shambles’: Former Harvard hockey coach Katey Stone opposes request to dismiss her discrimination case

chad finn

Would the Red Sox really pay an absurd amount for Juan Soto? Unlikely, but he would be worth it.

NHL

Alex Ovechkin scores two more goals, ties NHL goalie record before apparent leg injury

Business

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue

Produce and meat sections at many stores had empty shelves across Massachusetts.

Prominent block in Wellesley Square set up for redevelopment as it hits the market

The town’s new, more permissive MBTA Communities building rules are being touted in the marketing brochure for the 1.2-acre site at the corner of Washington and Grove streets.

St. Elizabeth’s and other former Steward hospitals are giving up their Catholic identity

Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?

magazine

Holiday Style

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

“Magic of Lights” runs from November 22 through December 25 at Gillette Stadium.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Betsy Ehrenberg holds up the letter Tyler wrote to introduce himself to her. (For privacy, the Globe obscured his contact information.)

Globe Magazine

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

Festive cocktails, and a mocktail, for any holiday celebration.

holiday style

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

metro

"The Conjuring House," in Harrisville, R.I., a 3,100-square-foot farmhouse and 8-acre property made famous by the movie series that began in 2013, as seen in October 2020.

Conjuring House business license not renewed, future of R.I. tourist attraction in doubt

‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Firefighters battle brush fire in the Blue Hills Reservation

Tracking wildfires across Massachusetts

sports

Three seconds into his first shift since being called up, Bruins left wing Jeffrey Viel dropped the gloves with Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier in the first period.

Jeffrey Viel called up in hopes he’ll give Bruins forward group a jolt of intensity

Joe Mixon’s three scores lead Texans, as sky keeps falling on reeling Cowboys

Jeremy Swayman doesn’t think his training camp absence is behind his struggles in Bruins net

business

A Rotor Technologies unmanned semi-autonomous helicopter flies away from a van containing a ground control pilot/operator during a test flight over Intervale Airport, Nov. 11, in Henniker, N.H.

Forget driverless cars. One company wants autonomous helicopters to spray crops and fight fires.

About 20 percent of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy; bondholders set to take control

politics

Local Washington officials brace for four years of playing defense against Trump

DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

Democratic Arizona governor says she’ll work with Trump on border security if it won’t harm families

Nation

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

3 people were killed in New York City knife rampage, police say. A suspect is in custody.

About 20 percent of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says

World

Ukrainian soldiers operated a shorter-range American-made multiple launch rocket system in eastern Ukraine in March of 2023.

Russia says Ukraine fired six US-made tactical missiles at the Bryansk region

Russian President Putin signs a new doctrine that lowers the threshold for using nuclear weapons

The son of Norway’s crown princess is arrested on suspicion of rape, police say

opinion

Trump escaped #MeToo reckoning. Will his nominees?

5 takeaways from the Globe’s political writers on the election

Judges throw a wrench in Massachusetts adoptions

lifestyle

Honoring heritage in every pour: the first Native women-owned brewery in the US shares culture through craft

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

From heartache to hope: A canceled wedding finds new meaning

food & dining

This cake and candy supply store is anything but cookie-cutter. And Amazon has taken a big bite of business.

Miso, polenta, and pie: Three ways to elevate corn this season

If you make no-knead bread in a Dutch oven, you have this baker to thank

travel

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses

The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving, according to AAA

We spent 12 days on the greatest hiking trail in the world. You can, too.

Arts

Sculptor Funlola Coker, from Lagos, Nigeria, creates dreamlike installations that draw on Yoruba cosmology and Afro-futurism.

‘I’m building a world,’ says sculptor Funlola Coker

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

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

Books

Cher briefly considered becoming a nun — and nine other surprises from her new memoir

Poems of desire, looking at graffiti, a new bookstore in Quincy

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

Movies

From left: Denzel Washington as Macrinus, Pedro Pascal as General Acacius, and Connie Nielsen as Lucilla in "Gladiator II."

‘Gladiator II’ is a very silly sequel, but only Denzel Washington got the memo

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Television

Joe Scarborough, right, and Mika Brzezinski host MSNBC's "Morning Joe" at NBC Studios in New York on April 14, 2010.

‘Morning Joe’ hosts say they visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago: ‘It’s time to do something different’

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

Ken Burns, Renaissance man

music

A view of 50 Terminal St., building 2 in Charlestown. An agreement reached by the property owner, city officials, arts advocates, and the building’s tenants’ association means individuals and bands can continue to practice there at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios.

Song will remain the same at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios

The Berliners are back

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Theater/Dance

Uneven ‘Mindplay’ illustrates the perils of interactivity

Faye Driscoll’s ‘Weathering’ is a fearless journey through flesh and feeling

American Repertory Theater launches Lavine Learning Lab for local high schools

Health

Dr. Susan Meschwitz, center, a chemistry professor at Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., in her lab with two undergraduate students.

St. Elizabeth’s and other former Steward hospitals are giving up their Catholic identity

‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Firefighters battle brush fire in the Blue Hills Reservation

Social workers have quit DCF in droves, costing children stability and delaying family reunifications

Woman injured in Roxbury dog attack has died, police say

Plainville woman allegedly set her apartment on fire, displaced 20 neighbors, officials say

Persepective The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts How to offer support that will actually be appreciated.

State must ‘repent’ for MBTA’s ‘crippling debts,’ watchdog says

Boston man who spent COVID relief money at casino, Saks, and Six Flags sentenced to 5 months in prison for fraud

Two people suffer life-threatening injuries in crash on Cape Cod

This cake and candy supply store is anything but cookie-cutter. And Amazon has taken a big bite of business.

From Cracker Barrel to Menton, Felipe Goncalves has worked in all sorts of dining rooms

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue

No DEI. No ‘transgender movement.’ No women’s studies. Trump World wants to ‘reclaim’ universities. Trumpian critics of academia are determined to rescue universities from the Marxists and social justice warriors they say unduly influence them.

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party’s losses

Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 12

Cher briefly considered becoming a nun — and nine other surprises from her new memoir

How LinkedIn led to wedding bells for Jasper White’s son and his high school sweetheart

A Babe Ruth rookie card turned up after a Danvers yard sale. The memorabilia world is buzzing.

Tougher action is needed on teacher strikes

How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache

How high will the Senate jump for Trump’s Cabinet nominees?

Economic development bill gives BlueHub a pass on consumer laws

The thought of RFK Jr. leading HHS rocks the public health world

More recent News

Would the Red Sox really pay an absurd amount for Juan Soto? Unlikely, but he would be worth it.

Prominent block in Wellesley Square set up for redevelopment as it hits the market

‘Left in shambles’: Former Harvard hockey coach Katey Stone opposes request to dismiss her discrimination case

State investigating police officers’ misuse of technology in online training; courses suspended

Song will remain the same at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios Musicians triumphed in their efforts to preserve practice spaces in Charlestown.

Are the North Shore teacher strikes a coincidence or a carefully coordinated effort?

‘She was one of the first women to approach me and show me love.’ Friends mourn 65-year-old woman killed in Boston park. Friends said they remembered Celia Simmons, known as CeCe, as a kind, caring woman. She died in a hospital Saturday night.

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses It was called “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day: A Guide to Inexpensive Travel,” and it offered up the world to everyday Americans.

Russia says Ukraine fired six US-made tactical missiles at the Bryansk region Ukraine claimed it hit a military weapons depot in Bryansk, though it didn’t specify what weapons it used while Russia says it shot down five missiles and damaged a sixth.

Recommended reads

Could Greenland hold the answer to New England’s drought? Experts warn months of rain needed to break dry cycle.

TRANSPORTATION The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving, according to AAA About 80 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles this year for the holiday.

Citing ‘burnout,’ nearly 300 primary care doctors at Mass General Brigham take steps to unionize The doctors comprise the vast majority of primary care physicians employed by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

REVOLUTION The Revolution averaged 29,000 fans a game this past season. So why build a smaller stadium? In an interview with the Globe, team president Brian Bilello discussed the franchise's latest thinking regarding plans for a new soccer-specific stadium in Everett.

Culture & Lifestyle

Row 34 will open adjacent to The Hotel Commonwealth in 2025, bringing a familiar name to an evolving block

From heartache to hope: A canceled wedding finds new meaning

This week’s TV: A new Ken Burns documentary, the Country Music Awards, and more

City Hall coffee lounge, a new Levain, and a JP Literary Salon: Free things to do in Boston this week

Special Projects

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

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

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

Nightmare in Mission Hill

FROM OUR PARTNERS

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Trump escaped #MeToo reckoning. Will his nominees?

Trump, Musk, and the rise of the conservative press

Welcome to the world of influencer media

Judges throw a wrench in Massachusetts adoptions

Revs soccer stadium is a classic Boston insider story

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

A Babe Ruth rookie card turned up after a Danvers yard sale. The memorabilia world is buzzing.

Boston man who spent COVID relief money at casino, Saks, and Six Flags sentenced to 5 months in prison for fraud

State must ‘repent’ for MBTA’s ‘crippling debts,’ watchdog says

Why some New Hampshire towns are now subtracting invalid votes from their Nov. 5 tallies

Sports

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 12

Watch: Former BU star Macklin Celebrini scores first career OT goal as Sharks top Red Wings 5-4

Cavaliers at Celtics preview: Champions meet undefeated contenders in an NBA Cup must-win

‘Left in shambles’: Former Harvard hockey coach Katey Stone opposes request to dismiss her discrimination case

Would the Red Sox really pay an absurd amount for Juan Soto? Unlikely, but he would be worth it.

Alex Ovechkin scores two more goals, ties NHL goalie record before apparent leg injury

Business

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue

Prominent block in Wellesley Square set up for redevelopment as it hits the market

St. Elizabeth’s and other former Steward hospitals are giving up their Catholic identity

Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?

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

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

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

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

metro

Conjuring House business license not renewed, future of R.I. tourist attraction in doubt

Persepective

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts
How to offer support that will actually be appreciated.

No DEI. No ‘transgender movement.’ No women’s studies. Trump World wants to ‘reclaim’ universities.
Trumpian critics of academia are determined to rescue universities from the Marxists and social justice warriors they say unduly influence them.

Song will remain the same at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios
Musicians triumphed in their efforts to preserve practice spaces in Charlestown.

‘She was one of the first women to approach me and show me love.’ Friends mourn 65-year-old woman killed in Boston park.
Friends said they remembered Celia Simmons, known as CeCe, as a kind, caring woman. She died in a hospital Saturday night.

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses
It was called “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day: A Guide to Inexpensive Travel,” and it offered up the world to everyday Americans.

Russia says Ukraine fired six US-made tactical missiles at the Bryansk region
Ukraine claimed it hit a military weapons depot in Bryansk, though it didn’t specify what weapons it used while Russia says it shot down five missiles and damaged a sixth.

TRANSPORTATION

The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving, according to AAA
About 80 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles this year for the holiday.

Citing ‘burnout,’ nearly 300 primary care doctors at Mass General Brigham take steps to unionize
The doctors comprise the vast majority of primary care physicians employed by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

REVOLUTION

The Revolution averaged 29,000 fans a game this past season. So why build a smaller stadium?
In an interview with the Globe, team president Brian Bilello discussed the franchise's latest thinking regarding plans for a new soccer-specific stadium in Everett.