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Matt Gaetz says he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general

Matt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, said on Thursday he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general.

Could Donald Trump really deport undocumented immigrants who live in Mass.?

The president-elect said he will focus on deporting undocumented immigrants with a criminal past. But experts expect the administration to target others as well.

‘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.

Elon Musk comments on ICE arrests in Mass., says ‘sanctuary’ cities are ‘protecting child rapists’

In their last gasp of power, Senate Democrats push through GOP roadblocks to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees

Police report reveals assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary

This 175-square-foot Back Bay condo is for sale. Could you live in it?
A pint-size unit in a stately brownstone on Commonwealth Avenue is on the market for $399,000.

GLOBE MAGAZINE

The seven wonders of winter in New England

Sometimes the best way to fight the cold weather is to get out and embrace it, and parts of New England shine brightest when the mercury drops.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Heavy rains to soak New England after months of drought. Here’s how much precipitation we could expect.

Up to 2 inches of rain is forecast, with northern regions to see a few inches of snow as temperatures dip below freezing.
Brush fire in Great Barrington spreads to 1,100 acres Weekend outlook: Sunshine fights to break through as storm exits
LOVE LETTERS

Should I hire an escort?

I want company after my divorce, but I don’t want a big relationship.
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Delta will begin serving Shake Shack burgers on Boston flights next month. We have questions.

The airline’s partnership means business-class passengers can order in-flight burgers, but how will they taste?

Mass. court finds state housing authorities can’t require outside verification for families seeking emergency shelter

Amid a housing crunch and a migrant crisis, the decision could make it easier for homeless families in the state to secure emergency shelter.

Generous financial aid programs under threat as more colleges eliminate loans
Schools that have adopted so-called no-loan programs in recent years say they aim to send a clear message: If you have the academic chops to gain admission, you can afford to attend.

Students can now apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for a smoother rollout this year.

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned
Smollett’s appeal argued that a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene after the Cook County state’s attorney initially dropped charges.

‘We love these buildings’: Should developers get to build six stories anywhere in Cambridge?

Housing advocates say simpler zoning would pave the way for more homes and generate more affordable housing.

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.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Healey scrambles to settle $2.5 billion federal debt before Trump takes over
Employers are on the hook after Massachusetts mistakenly used federal money in 2020 to pay jobless claims that were its responsibility.

Coolidge Corner Theatre union says contract negotiations are ‘stalled’

The union, which organized in May, said the Brookline cinema responded to their initial contract with "an unsatisfactory and counterproductive proposal."

Police seek help identifying suspect who stole $250,000 worth of jewelry from Boston spa

Courtroom exchanges tense in trial of youth center worker accused of holding down boy while he was sexually assaulted

Mass. lawmakers spend nearly $30,000 in campaign funds on travel agent for health care-focused Cuba trip

Shoppers expect to pay more for Thanksgiving this year. They’re in for a tasty surprise.

Of the nearly one in 10 people who said they will not attend a Turkey Day gathering, 40 percent attributed their choice to higher food costs, according to Deloitte.
All the fixings for a contemporary feast
Beth Teitell

Aging, summed up in one sentence: ‘I have to do 20 minutes a day of rehab for a muscle I didn’t know existed.’

Who has time to age? By the time you’re done rehabbing one problem, another is appearing on the horizon.

Boston’s holiday lightings are just around the corner. Here are some of the upcoming events.

The city is ready to embrace the festive spirit with a host of signature light displays and spectacular decorations.
Opinion
IDEAS | MILES HOWARD

Let’s make renting better — for real this time

A tenant bill of rights could help shift the balance of power to renters.
EDITORIAL

Governor Healey’s short-sighted move on project labor agreements risks higher construction costs
Wendy Schmidt and Eric S. Lander

Don’t rely on chance meetings for scientific discoveries
IDEAS | JENNIFER BLOCK

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

Spending the day with my transgender son and MAGA aunt

More recent News

innovation economy
Colin Angle, iRobot’s former CEO, is launching a new venture. Think furry robot pets.
Angle is raising a first round of funding for Familiar Machines & Magic, a Boston-area company that will develop a new kind of home robot focused on health and wellness.

N.H. court to hear cases about transgender girls playing girls sports and the right to protest them

Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state ban at schools and the other on the right to protest their participation on girls teams — face federal court hearings in New Hampshire.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials, including Netanyahu

The practical implications of the warrants could be limited since Israel and the United States are not members of the court.

Boston’s downtown business group unveils new name, identity
At the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District’s annual meeting, president Michael Nichols announced that the organization will now be known as the Downtown Boston Alliance, or the DBA.

Noah Kahan, Kelsea Ballerini, and more highlights from the 2024 Country Music Association Awards
Country music stars from across the industry performed at the show.

Pamela Hayden, the voice of Bart’s friend Milhouse, retires from ‘The Simpsons’
She has voiced characters on “The Simpsons” since it began in 1989, including Bart’s best friend Milhouse Van Houten, but Pamela Hayden announced Wednesday that she was retiring from the show.

Recommended reads

RFK Jr. as health secretary? Not so fast, says a broad, bipartisan coalition.

A vast collection of people and interests have found at least one reason to lose sleep over the prospect of him becoming the nation’s top health official.

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.

‘It’s outrageous.’ Healey signs spending bill, protecting Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending.
The bill Governor Maura Healey signed into law Wednesday stands to benefit BlueHub Capital, a Roxbury-based nonprofit that specializes in helping distressed homeowners but which, some claim in a nearly five-year-old legal fight, also deceived them.

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.

Culture & Lifestyle

MoMA looks at Robert Frank’s six decades of photography and filmmaking after ‘The Americans’

‘Bread & Roses’ documentary is ‘an act of resistance’ against the Taliban, says Malala Yousafzai

‘James’ by Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for fiction

Noah Kahan, Kelsea Ballerini, and more highlights from the 2024 Country Music Association Awards

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

The political mystery of Josh Kraft
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
RENÉE GRAHAM

America’s great white reckoning again
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Man fatally shot by police in Springfield, officials say

Springfield police fatally shot a man who was allegedly armed with two guns in the doorway of an apartment building early Thursday, according to a statement from the Hampden District Attorney’s office.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Heavy rains to soak New England after months of drought. Here’s how much precipitation we could expect.

Up to 2 inches of rain is forecast, with northern regions to see a few inches of snow as temperatures dip below freezing.
RHODE MAP

Congressman Magaziner wants Democrats to be more online

With Democrats across the country reassessing the party and trying to plot a path to regain power, what does Congressman Seth Magaziner think happened?

This 175-square-foot Back Bay condo is for sale. Could you live in it?

A pint-size unit in a stately brownstone on Commonwealth Avenue is on the market for $399,000.

Sports

high school football

Justin Marques, state record holder for career TDs, is putting D6 Fairhaven on his back

The senior fullback/linebacker has led the defending Division 6 champs back to the semifinals with unbridled passion.
RED SOX

Sam Kennedy talks Red Sox’ plans to spend, including for a free agent like Juan Soto: ‘We intend to invest going forward’

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.
NEW HAMPSHIRE

N.H. court to hear cases about transgender girls playing girls sports and the right to protest them

Two lawsuits about transgender girl athletes — one challenging a state ban at schools and the other on the right to protest their participation on girls teams — face federal court hearings in New Hampshire.
Tara Sullivan

Don Sweeney has fired three coaches. If the Bruins GM can’t figure out how to improve this team, he might be next.
utah at bruins | 7 p.m. (NESN)

Utah at Bruins preview: Joe Sacco makes his debut as Bruins coach
COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Boston College was a last chance for Grayson James. Now, he’s got the starting job.

Business

Bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000 as post-election rally rolls on

Cryptocurrencies have rallied because the incoming Trump administration is expected to be more “crypto-friendly.”

Shoppers expect to pay more for Thanksgiving this year. They’re in for a tasty surprise.

Of the nearly one in 10 people who said they will not attend a Turkey Day gathering, 40 percent attributed their choice to higher food costs, according to Deloitte.

This 175-square-foot Back Bay condo is for sale. Could you live in it?

Coolidge Corner Theatre union says contract negotiations are ‘stalled’
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

Students can now apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for a smoother rollout this year

New URI report gives US a ‘D’ grade for human rights, ranks nation 66th globally

Mass. court finds state housing authorities can’t require outside verification for families seeking emergency shelter

sports

Patriots mailbag: Who has had the better rookie season, quarterback Drake Maye or coach Jerod Mayo?

Harvard doesn’t want to share the Ivy League football title. With a win against Yale in The Game, it won’t have to.

High school teams know the Globe Top 20 football poll can put a target on your back, or a chip on your shoulder

business

Colin Angle, iRobot’s former CEO, is launching a new venture. Think furry robot pets.

Boston’s downtown business group unveils new name, identity

Healey scrambles to settle $2.5 billion federal debt before Trump takes over

politics

Matt Gaetz says he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be Donald Trump’s attorney general

Police report reveals assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary

Trump’s incoming chief of staff is a former lobbyist. She’ll face a raft of special interests.

Nation

Jussie Smollett’s conviction in 2019 attack on himself is overturned

Rain and snow pummel Northern California in latest wave of damaging weather to strike West Coast

House panel was told Gaetz paid two women $10,000, in part for sex

World

Death toll in Gaza from Israel-Hamas war passes 44,000, Palestinian officials say

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas officials, including Netanyahu

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

opinion

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

Warning sign of the times: MGB doctors seek union; concierge care grows

BlueHub helps families like mine stay in their homes

lifestyle

Should I hire an escort?

Aging, summed up in one sentence: ‘I have to do 20 minutes a day of rehab for a muscle I didn’t know existed.’

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

food & dining

The Museum of Ice Cream opens in the Seaport; Harvard Square gets live entertainment with Lou’s

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

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

travel

The seven wonders of winter in New England

Delta will begin serving Shake Shack burgers on Boston flights next month. We have questions.

Santa and trains in N.H., Norway’s western fjords, and travel insurance made simple

Arts

MoMA looks at Robert Frank’s six decades of photography and filmmaking after ‘The Americans’

At the Gardner, Mary Ellen Mark and Mickalene Thomas offer very different views of ‘family’

Who’s laughing now? Banana-as-art sells for $6.2 million at Sotheby’s.

Books

Looking at the natural world, finding what makes us human

‘James’ by Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for fiction

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

Movies

‘Planes, Trains & Automobiles’ is the perfect Thanksgiving movie

Coolidge Corner Theatre union says contract negotiations are ‘stalled’

‘Bread & Roses’ documentary is ‘an act of resistance’ against the Taliban, says Malala Yousafzai

Television

Grab your hot cocoa: These are the holiday movies you need to stream this year

‘A Man on the Inside’ stays on the surface

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

music

Anjimile, Clairo, and Ezra Furman lend their voices to TRAИƧA

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

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

Theater/Dance

‘That’s So Jewish’ aims to get to the bottom of who’s ‘most chosen’

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

Uneven ‘Mindplay’ illustrates the perils of interactivity

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