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‘This could be any of us’: A former journalist ended up homeless. Then, his story inspired a Narragansett family to help.

URI graduate Patrick Fealey was living in his car with his dog, driving from place to place along the Rhode Island coast. Then a Narragansett family read about his plight, tracked him down, and helped him get back on his feet.

Endicott College police sergeant killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Newbury
The fatal crash occurred around midnight on Wednesday when Cole was driving home early Thanksgiving morning after leaving his evening shift on campus, according to a statement from Kerry Ramsdell, Endicott College chief of police.

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., pioneering Black educator, CEO, and State Department official, dies at 98
Dr. Wharton has been “a quiet pioneer, and a pioneer in many, many areas,” said Michael G. Contompasis, a former Boston Latin headmaster.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS
Highway rest areas could see big changes under a statewide overhaul
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation sought bids from companies looking to operate and rebuild 18 service plazas, most of which are along the Mass. Pike.

Australia has barred everyone under 16 from social media. Will it work?

As with many countries’ regulations on alcohol or tobacco, the law will create a new category of “age-restricted social media platforms” accessible only to those 16 and older. How that digital carding will happen, though, is a tricky question.

Battered by war and divisions, Lebanon faces a long list of challenges after ceasefire deal
There’s relief over a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, but Lebanese are now facing the realization of the challenges that lie ahead.

Photos: Thanksgiving high school football scenes from around Eastern Massachusetts

Gridirons across Massachusetts came alive with traditional rivals going head-to-head in their annual Thanksgiving showdowns. See the best images from Globe photographers.
2024 Thanksgiving football scoreboard
beat writer's notebook

Joe Mazzulla explains his concept of a ‘fast-paced’ game, and other Celtics thoughts

The coach wants the Celtics to play fast, but not always in the conventional sense of just sprinting for dunks and layups.

National Day of Mourning in Plymouth draws hundreds to protest treatment of Indigenous people

The ceremony dates back to 1970 when Kisha James‘s grandfather was invited to speak at a commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Ukraine deserves a chance for peace and stability

Trump will be judged by the deal his administration cuts to guarantee Kyiv’s sovereignty.
Renée Loth

Obesity’s stubborn political divide
Clea Simon

‘I am still alive’: A cancer patient’s plea for real conversation
RAMI ABOU-SABE

Matty in the Morning, in his own words
Joan Wickersham

Trying to escape? Try these books.

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Biden makes a final Nantucket visit as president
The president and the first lady made their customary Thanksgiving rounds on Thursday morning, delivering pie to first responders.

Pittsburgh at BC | saturday, 3 p.m. (CW)
Four things to watch in BC-Pitt as the Eagles look to clinch a winning season
The bowl-eligible Eagles have a lot of pride at stake against a struggling opponent in the regular-season finale.

Taylor Swift made Destin, Fla., famous. We had to check it out.
When “The Tortured Poets Department” was released, Google searches for this Florida Panhandle beach town spiked dramatically, thanks to its mention in her song, “Florida!!!,” written with Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine.

Desertion threatens to starve Ukraine’s forces at a crucial time in its war with Russia
Entire units have abandoned their posts, leaving defensive lines vulnerable and accelerating territorial losses, according to military commanders and soldiers.

After 2.5 weeks on the picket line, here’s what the striking North Shore teachers won
The striking educators received substantial raises, but union leaders in all three districts say they did not get everything they wanted.

Looking ahead, what free agents could help the Patriots in their areas of need?
Depending on which players actually reach the market in March, the Patriots could be shopping for offensive linemen and wide receivers.

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‘You don’t know what you have till it’s gone’: Here’s what people miss most after leaving Massachusetts

From top-rated health care to walkable neighborhoods to cultural hotspots, people who have departed Greater Boston in the last few years say there's a lot they feel they left behind.

What’s in a name? The mall formerly known as the CambridgeSide Galleria finds out.
The East Cambridge stalwart is testing the bounds of appellation alchemy with a food court turned “food hall.”

‘A really scary time’: Trump’s anti-trans rhetoric sparks race to update ID documents
Many fear that changes to birth certificates and passports will be banned after Trump takes office.

DOCUMENTARY REVIEW
Two weeks in the life
New archival footage of the band's introduction to America blends well with modern-day interviews about the Beatles' influence.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tree lightings, musicals, and Mariah Carey: 54 fun things to do in and around Boston this holiday season

Audiobooks can change your life; here’s advice for getting started

From Bond to Burroughs: In ‘Queer,’ Daniel Craig plays an American expat looking for connection in Mexico City

Angelina Jolie studied opera for seven months for ‘Maria.’ Real singers know it takes a lifetime

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

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Why you’ll never convince your Trumpy cousin that he’s wrong
EDITORIAL

Excepting Alice
RAMI ABOU-SABE

Matty in the Morning, in his own words
IDEAS | Courtney Bourcy

An open letter to parents, from a teacher
JOAN VENNOCHI

Healey seeks middle ground in $1 billion shelter crisis

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

BLOTTER TALES

A possible mountain lion sighting reported in Western Mass., unwanted furniture turns up in a strange place, and cows congregate on Route 27

A mountain lion sighting is reported in Goshen, living room furniture shows up in a strange spot in Holden, cows wander into the roadway in Medfield, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.
RI FOOD & DINING

Inside Babes Pie Co.: A new chapter for a culinary vet

Pastry chef Mar Keller is slinging unconventional slices and tarts in a new pie pop-up in Rhode Island.

Colonial-era Bible chronicling family of Old North Church builder to be given to church

The descendants of Ebenezer Clough, the master brick layer who built the Old North Church in 1723, will present the church with a family Bible chronicling multiple generations on Sunday.
COMMENTARY | Michael DiBiase and Jeffrey S. Hamill

To make the most of the $120m housing bond, Rhode Island must change how it spends housing dollars

A key program should provide for more middle-income housing and better manage increased costs; some bond funds should be used for innovation; and the legislature must resolve governance issues across state housing agencies, say Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council leaders.

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

There is so much to remember in 100 years of Bruins hockey, and other thoughts

The Bruins turn 100 Sunday and plan a centennial birthday party before their 3 p.m. game at the Garden against the Montreal Canadiens.
Ben Volin | On football

As the Lions can attest, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo should be more aggressive on fourth down

There is little downside to risk-taking with this type of team, and it may well help establish a winning foundation.
Packers 30, Dolphins 17

Jordan Love connects with Jayden Reed on 2 TDs as Packers use fast start to beat Dolphins

Green Bay has won three straight and seven of its last eight.
COWBOYS 27, GIANTS 20

DeMarvion Overshown swat and interception return for a touchdown lifts Cowboys past Giants on Thanksgiving
High School Football

Photos: Thanksgiving high school football scenes from around Eastern Massachusetts
THURSDAY'S FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Amesbury completes crazy rally to stun Newburyport

Business

RI FOOD & DINING

Inside Babes Pie Co.: A new chapter for a culinary vet

Pastry chef Mar Keller is slinging unconventional slices and tarts in a new pie pop-up in Rhode Island.

Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.

Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use.

Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers

Donald Trump’s call for ‘energy dominance’ is likely to run into real-world limits
magazine
Globe Magazine

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

The seven wonders of winter in New England

holiday style

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

Holiday Style

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

metro

Dogs and dumplings drive Bun Buds growth from hot dog cart to food truck to brick-and-mortar restaurant

Temps start plummeting for those of you setting up backyard skating rinks

Northern lights may be faintly visible in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire this Thanksgiving

sports

Five takeaways from a wet and wild morning of Thanksgiving football

Chiefs’ running back Isiah Pacheco to be active for Black Friday game against the Raiders

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for first Thanksgiving victory since 2016

business

Highway rest areas could see big changes under a statewide overhaul

Trump speaks with Mexico’s president, claims an agreement on migration and drugs

‘Don’t delay’: Postal Service announces recommended shipping dates for the holiday season

politics

Donald Trump’s call for ‘energy dominance’ is likely to run into real-world limits

How will Trump’s COVID contrarians handle the next pandemic?

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

Nation

Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.

Biden makes a final Nantucket visit as president

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested

World

Negotiators get closer to agreeing on a plastic pollution treaty

Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire

Syria insurgents push their advance toward second largest city Aleppo

opinion

The right wing is coming for higher ed, but why? To destroy it?

Outrageous to pit special-ed costs against striking teachers’ pay

Healey seeks middle ground in $1 billion shelter crisis

lifestyle

So you’re gathering with relatives whose politics are different. Here are some tips for the holidays.

Dulcimers, crutches, air fryers, giant Jengas. Libraries aren’t just for books anymore.

‘It’s so silly, so goofy.’ Get ready for Tuba Christmas on Saturday in Downtown Crossing.

food & dining

Inside Babes Pie Co.: A new chapter for a culinary vet

At Margeaux Supper Parlor, a hotel dining room with flights of fancy

Turkey? Meh. Americans could take it or leave it.

travel

‘Traveling always reminds me of what’s really important in life’

Monhegan’s changing landscapes, tours for scientific-minded travelers, and headphones with great sound

How to choose the right travel credit card

Arts

‘She’s a force’: 81-year-old Dedham woman fulfills mission to re-home 19th-century Jewish mural

A Cherokee artist’s view of the American landscape

At Harvard, taking the measure of what happened when worlds collided

Books

Alex Segura’s ‘Alter Ego’ shows what a creator will do for her art

Audiobooks can change your life; here’s advice for getting started

A fresh edition of Knott’s poems, Comics Expo, new bookstores

Movies

How I learned to stop worrying and love Black Friday

From Bond to Burroughs: In ‘Queer,’ Daniel Craig plays an American expat looking for connection in Mexico City

Don’t know what to watch over the holiday break? Here are 10 new films to stream, plus 5 TV shows to binge.

Television

A genre that was all smooth sailing

Who’s anchoring TV news? More and more often, a woman.

Two weeks in the life

music

A genre that was all smooth sailing

Two weeks in the life

Angelina Jolie studied opera for seven months for ‘Maria.’ Real singers know it takes a lifetime

Theater/Dance

Jinkx and DeLa want their show to be a home for the holidays

Expect 250 costume changes to tell the story of ‘Rosemary’s Baby Jesus’

Louis C.K. to perform surprise show in Lynn

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

Malaysian billionaire tycoon Ananda Krishnan dies at age 86

Clifton R. Wharton Jr., pioneering Black educator, CEO, and State Department official, dies at 98

Female racing pioneer ‘Motorcycle Mary’ McGee dies a day before documentary on her is released