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‘This isn’t about me.’ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spars with incoming Trump border czar Homan over deportation approach.

Tom Homan had sharp words for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu regarding federal immigration policy and the new administration’s plans for mass deportations.

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Democratic Representative Susan Wild said the ethics panel, which is evenly split between the two parties, voted at a lengthy closed-door meeting, and no Republican joined Democrats who wanted to release the report.
RFK Jr. as health secretary? Not so fast, says a broad, bipartisan coalition.
Shirley Leung

‘There will be a lot more corruption’: Trump’s inner circle is starting to look a lot like American oligarchy

A second Trump term may open the floodgates to an unprecedented amount of corporate influence over government.
Lawmakers are concerned about background checks of Trump’s Cabinet picks as red flags surface

This Mass. city is one of the best places to retire, according to US News & World Report

Despite sky-high housing costs, the city earned high marks for health care and quality of life, according to a new ranking.

Long overdue rain and some snow to soak drought-stricken New England starting tomorrow morning

Brush fire in Great Barrington spreads to 1,100 acres

North Shore communities have been blanketed by terrible air quality for days

Do trans female athletes competing in girls’ and womens’ sports have a competitive edge? Here’s what the science says.
Just 0.5 percent of the US population is estimated to be transgender and a fraction of that fraction is believed to play competitive sports.

On 25th Transgender Day of Remembrance, a community mourns, but also celebrates trans joy

A multibillion-dollar data center project is coming to Western Mass.
Estimated to cost more than $3 billion, a planned data center near Springfield would be the largest such complex in the state by far.

BU says it won’t admit PhD students in a dozen humanities and social sciences programs

The college will not accept students in English or history, weeks after graduate students ended their seven-month strike.

Karen Read’s Mansfield home sells for $810,000

Read, accused of fatally striking Boston police officer John O'Keefe with her SUV in 2022, put the home on the market in July, weeks after her first trial ended with a hung jury.

Mass General Brigham doctors defect to rival Beth Israel Lahey, affecting up to 15,000 patients

The move, the latest in the ongoing battle for market share between two of the state’s largest health care systems, could cost MGB millions of dollars.
‘We deserve a say’: Medical residents in Rhode Island push to unionize

Patients are increasingly more likely to see a nurse practitioner than a primary care doctor. What’s behind the shift?

ICA names Nora Burnett Abrams as its new director
Abrams will join the ICA in May 2025, after six years as the director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver.

Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after drowning her sons by rolling car into S.C. lake

It was the first parole hearing for Smith, 53, who is serving a life sentence after a jury convicted her of murder but decided not to sentence her to death.

18-year-old driver to be charged in Cape Cod crash that left two teenagers with life-threatening injuries

Abuse against monkey reported at MIT, animal rights group says

‘It’s outrageous.’ Healey signs spending bill, protecting Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending.

Pedestrian killed by Amtrak train in Exeter, N.H., after walking on the tracks
EDUCATION

Brown University transfers 255 acres in Bristol, R.I., to the Pokanoket Indian tribe: ‘We are the original stewards’

“We are not talking about a land acknowledgment or cultural appreciation,” lawyer Taino Palermo said. “They have set a precedent to show other institutions they can do this.”
Tara Sullivan

If Bruins don’t improve, GM Don Sweeney knows he could be next on chopping block

As the architect of a roster that is missing key pieces and struggling to jell with the ones that are here, Sweeney is as much on the hook as the man he fired.
A big part of the Bruins’ problem is the roster
high school football

Thanksgiving high school football schedule: See when the rivalry games will be played

Thousands of athletes will suit up for the annual showdowns.
MIAA football semifinals: 16 mega matchups in 8 divisions, and our picks
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

The political mystery of Josh Kraft

Through the trail of Kraft’s political contributions comes a hint of what matters to him at the national level. But where does he stand on local issues?
Heather Hopp-Bruce

Spending the day with my transgender son and MAGA aunt
EDITORIAL

Tougher action is needed on teacher strikes

JEFF JACOBY

No, Trump didn’t earn an ‘unprecedented and powerful’ mandate
IDEAS | JENNIFER BLOCK

When it comes to food, RFK and the ‘Make America Healthy Again’ crew have a point

More recent News

Marlborough man, 50, killed in head-on crash in Sudbury, police say

Sudbury police continue Wednesday to investigate a head-on collision on Route 20 that cost one man his life.

MIT to waive tuition for families earning less than $200,000 starting next fall

Those students whose families earn less than $100,000 can expect to “pay nothing at all,” the university said in a statement.

Batches of Tom’s of Maine toothpaste made with contaminated water, FDA says

The FDA said it found “significant violations” at the company's manufacturing facility in Sanford, Maine, including several types of bacteria in the water supply used for toothpaste products.

PBS writers at GBH shows Frontline and NOVA vote to authorize strike
The strike could have an outsized effect on GBH, which is the nation’s largest producer of PBS content.

Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set
Organizers called for a minute of silence before showing the film, which opened at a film festival in Poland.

Striking teachers in three North Shore districts have received sizeable raises. But have they been enough?
Adjusted for inflation, teacher pay has grown very modestly. Compared to housing costs, it hasn't grown at all.

Through the looking glasses: With EnChroma rentals, Peabody Essex Museum offers colorblind visitors a new way of seeing art
"Color and seeing is very much at the heart of what we do," says museum chief curator Petra Slinkard.

Gloucester art collection goes online

You might know the name John Derian from Target. But did you know Watertown helped shape his sense of whimsy?
‘In a funny way, I never left Massachusetts. I’ll always be connected,’ says the designer.

Magritte painting sells for $121 million, a record for the artist
The sale of “The Empire of Light” made Magritte the 16th artist to break the $100 million threshold.

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It’s almost Thanksgiving. Want to get takeout?

10 Boston-area restaurants to order from when you're too busy to cook.
Recipes: A contemporary Thanksgiving feast Sick of turkey on Thanksgiving? Break tradition. Here’s some Rhode Island restaurants to pre-order from.

Mass. bill would make it harder for people to resell tickets to live events. Consumer groups are up in arms.
In a letter to Governor Maura Healey, a coalition of consumer groups called the bill “anti-consumer” and urged her to strike a provision on ticket transfers.

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue
Produce and meat sections at many stores had empty shelves across Massachusetts.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

Gloucester art collection goes online

Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes

You might know the name John Derian from Target. But did you know Watertown helped shape his sense of whimsy?

Through the looking glasses: With EnChroma rentals, Peabody Essex Museum offers colorblind visitors a new way of seeing art

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

America’s great white reckoning again
MARCELA GARCÍA

How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache
Rose Webster-Smith

BlueHub helps families like mine stay in their homes
JOAN VENNOCHI

Trump escaped #MeToo reckoning. Will his nominees?
Jill Abramson

Trump, Musk, and the rise of the conservative press
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Some sheriffs scoffed at immigration enforcement. Plymouth extended its agreement with ICE.

The new contract will run through September 2029, according to a copy of the agreement between Plymouth Sheriff Joseph McDonald and ICE, which pays the sheriff’s office to hold people in a portion of the Plymouth County jail as they face deportation.

Long overdue rain and some snow to soak drought-stricken New England starting tomorrow morning

Snow is expected in portions of Northern New England as this low-pressure system brings rounds of rain.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Weekend outlook: Sunshine fights to break through as storm exits

Clouds lingering amid gusty winds, making for a cool Saturday and Sunday.

Bank robbery prompts brief lockdown of Concord schools. Police continue search for suspect

The lockdown was quickly lifted, according to a spokesperson for the school district, but police continue to search for the suspected bank robber.

Sports

Bruins

Here’s what Joe Sacco had to say after his first practice as Bruins interim head coach

Sacco, a Medford native and former Boston University product, is now charged with righting the ship.
RED SOX

Sam Kennedy opens up about Red Sox’ plans to spend this offseason, including for a big-ticket free agent like Juan Soto

When it comes to payroll, Kennedy noted the Red Sox are prepared to expand the budget. “Even if it takes us over the CBT,” he said.
FOOTBALL

Patriots Adam Vinatieri, Rodney Harrison, and Vince Wilfork among 25 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Hall announced the semifinalists Wednesday after the selection committee cut down a list of 50 nominees made by a newly created screening committee.
Tara Sullivan

If Bruins don’t improve, GM Don Sweeney knows he could be next on chopping block
christopher l. gasper

How can the NBA Cup be more meaningful? We have a few ideas.

It’s pure power, pure leader, and pure joy for Fairhaven’s record-breaking back Justin Marques

Business

PBS writers at GBH shows Frontline and NOVA vote to authorize strike

The strike could have an outsized effect on GBH, which is the nation’s largest producer of PBS content.

State House committee appears ready to advance Wu’s property tax home rule petition

Mayor Michelle Wu testified before a State House committee Wednesday to implore Beacon Hill to approve the newest, compromise iteration of her property tax home rule petition.
RI BUSINESS

The ultimate goal is to find buyer for Providence Place, receiver says

TJX posts sales at key unit that fall short of estimates
magazine
Winter Travel

The best view of the Florida Keys may be through a snorkel mask
Perspective

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts

LOVE LETTERS

How do I go from chitchat with a stranger to an actual date?
Cooking

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

metro

Charlotte Lester disappeared in 2022. After finding her remains on Sunday, R.I. police charged a man with her murder.

Brush fire in Great Barrington spreads to 1,100 acres

To rake or not to rake?

sports

Patriots offensive lineman Cole Strange returns to practice

MIAA football semifinals: 16 mega matchups in 8 divisions, and our picks

Capitals put Alex Ovechkin on injured reserve, ruling him out at least a week

business

A multibillion-dollar data center project is coming to Western Mass.

This Mass. city is one of the best places to retire, according to US News & World Report

Thomas E. Kurtz, a creator of BASIC computer language, dies at 96

politics

Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz

Johnson supports Republican effort to target McBride with Capitol bathroom bill

Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them

Nation

Behind the scenes at a secretive gathering of rising MAGA donors

What Trump’s reelection could mean for animals

Migrant gets life sentence for killing Laken Riley in case seized on by Trump

World

Grieving parents ask: Should they freeze their dead son’s sperm?

After years in a Hong Kong jail, Jimmy Lai has his say in court

Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer’s funeral

opinion

How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache

Economic development bill gives BlueHub a pass on consumer laws

May I have a word: Beep beep! Horn blowers by any other name

lifestyle

Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes

This Mass. city is one of the best places to retire, according to US News & World Report

‘The great thing about this age, you don’t learn by your mistakes.’ Jay Leno tumbles down hill in costly shortcut.

food & dining

Folklore Provisions: A culinary love story in R.I.

A contemporary feast

Recipe: For the vegetarians at Thanksgiving, her Indian family’s spinach-tomato rice pilaf is colorful and hearty

travel

The best view of the Florida Keys may be through a snorkel mask

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

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

Arts

Gloucester art collection goes online

You might know the name John Derian from Target. But did you know Watertown helped shape his sense of whimsy?

ICA names Nora Burnett Abrams as its new director

Books

Naomi Wood’s debut story collection is full of mothers falling apart

Thinking of writing a letter to an author? Do it.

Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 17

Movies

Look-alike contests have come to New York, Dublin, and Chicago. Could a JFK event in Boston be next?

Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes

Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ has world premiere with dedication to cinematographer killed on set

Television

Look-alike contests have come to New York, Dublin, and Chicago. Could a JFK event in Boston be next?

Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes

Stephen Nedoroscik, Ilona Maher, and Danny Amendola will all compete on the season finale of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

music

Look-alike contests have come to New York, Dublin, and Chicago. Could a JFK event in Boston be next?

Liam Payne’s One Direction bandmates among the mourners at singer’s funeral

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone headline a very collaborative Country Music Association Awards

Theater/Dance

An off-balance ‘Galileo’s Daughter’ at Central Square Theater

Uneven ‘Mindplay’ illustrates the perils of interactivity

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

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

Richard V. Allen, first national security adviser under Reagan, dies at 88

Thomas E. Kurtz, a creator of BASIC computer language, dies at 96

Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84