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She cried. He said ‘life goes on.’ Democrats are experiencing a range of emotions in the wake of Kamala Harris’s loss.

Some Kamala Harris voters have described shock and dread, fears that a second Trump administration could mean the loss of cherished freedoms. For others, the election results have been easier to shrug off.
Breaking

Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration

Chronister follows former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump’s first pick to serve as attorney general, in withdrawing his name for a post in the administration.

These maps show how Wednesday’s storm will impact New England
These Alberta Clippers tend to be small but notoriously fast-movers, sending wind chills into the teens.

Forecast: An approaching storm may bring Boston its first snowfall of the season. Here’s what to expect.

‘It brings you right back to good times.’ How a Merrimack Valley bakery chain made it to 100

It’s not hyperbole to say Tripoli is an icon of the Merrimack Valley, now with five locations in the area and a customer base so loyal that one regular got a tattoo of its iconic yellow sign.

‘We are heartbroken to say the least.’ Mill No. 5 in Lowell to close down in January

Mill No. 5 in Lowell will close down for good at the end of January.

‘A head scratcher’: Families push back against claim that Boston clinic for trans children is ‘reckless’

Families who sought treatment for their children at the clinic shared their experiences with the Globe as a counterweight to what they regard as unfounded concerns about youth gender medicine.

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

The suburb is perhaps an early sign that, at least in some communities, the law to make it easier to build apartments and condos is working as intended.

Longtime Newton mayor says she will not seek reelection

Ruthanne Fuller, the first woman to serve as the city’s chief executive, said Tuesday she would not seek a third term next year.

Boston Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is subject of federal probe

The nature and circumstances of the investigation were not immediately known, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time, according to two people with knowledge of the probe.

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol Yoon declared martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces within the country. Less than three hours later, parliament voted to lift the declaration.
‘Total shame’: Boston-area Koreans alarmed by unrest

Prosecutors want defense’s dog bite expert barred from testifying at Karen Read retrial

In Tuesday’s filing, prosecutors said Dr. Marie Russell's testimony about dog bites in Karen Read's first trial was not reliable.

Man charged with manslaughter, drunken driving in wrong-way crash that killed college police officer last week

The man who crashed into the vehicle of an Endicott College police officer had a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Red Sox to sign reliever Aroldis Chapman to one-year deal worth $10.75 million
Chapman, who turns 37 in February, spent 2024 with the Pirates.

Here are five things to know about Aroldis Chapman

As Beacon Hill slow-walks Boston tax proposal, pro forma meeting at City Hall takes on higher stakes

New street signs in Cambridge honor Indigenous history with translation to Massachusett tribe language

Woman raped in Cambridge office building sues property owners, managers for information about security system
FOOD

‘Why would I go to Boston if I could get this here?’ Quincy’s diverse population is making for a thriving (and affordable) food scene.

Some of Greater Boston’s most exciting urban restaurants aren’t in Boston — they’re in Quincy, a city entrepreneurs are finding "very conducive to small businesses."

Newton native and Northeastern alum set to be first transgender lawyer to argue in front of Supreme Court

“It is not lost on me that I will be standing there at the lectern at the Supreme Court in part because I was able to have access to the medical care that is the very subject of the case that we’re litigating," Chase Strangio told CNN.

What do ‘demure,’ ‘manifest,’ and ‘brain rot’ have in common? They’re the words that sum up 2024.

It's that time of year when dictionary publishers choose the terms they think best encapsulate the cultural ideas, social anxieties, and viral trends of the moment.
US presidential transition

Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do.

Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees?

Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions

A second Trump term poses a crucial test of the Senate’s independence
Opinion
IDEAS | LISA SELIN DAVIS

Legal challenges to red-state bans on youth gender care have illuminated a coverup

Evidence unearthed in a Supreme Court case and other lawsuits doesn’t look good for advocates of these treatments.
SCOT LEHIGH

From MAGA to medieval: How Trump’s team echoes the past
EDITORIAL

A father’s love for his son doesn’t require dissing the Justice Department
RENÉE GRAHAM

‘Anticipatory obedience’ is already a contender for 2025′s word of the year
MARCELA GARCÍA

Let Lawrence experiment with a partially appointed School Committee

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Single father is a caregiver, breadwinner – and terminal cancer patient
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More recent News

Members of Mass. congressional delegation criticize Biden over pardon for his son: ‘Wrong is wrong’

Members of state delegation warned the pardon could undermine trust in the justice system and put Democrats in a tricky spot as they face a second Trump administration.

At MIT, his father studied how he learned as a child. Now, Henry Minsky has his own AI company.
Henry Minsky is carrying on his father's legacy at Somerville-based Leela AI, which analyzes video footage and gives companies recommendations for improving efficiency and safety.

Man charged in gun battle during 2023 J’ouvert celebration allegedly cuts off GPS bracelet

Gerald L. Vick Jr. has been free on $6,000 bail since his arrest last year.

innovation beat
Breaking up Big Tech may be off the table under Trump
Federal and state antitrust regulators have sued most of the largest tech companies over the past five years with a goal of increasing competition.

How can I politely avoid spending the holidays at my son’s house
He has a rocky relationship with his kids, and his new partner is demanding. The tension makes me dread get togethers at his home.

Panel files charges against Judge Shelley Joseph with SJC for ‘willful judicial misconduct’
Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph allegedly helped an undocumented immigrant evade federal officials who showed up to arrest him in Newton District Court in April 2018.

Providence middle school teacher remains held without bail, as judge sees ‘textbook grooming’ of former student

Nathanael Greene Middle School teacher Joseph Gannon, 50, of Warwick, is accused of sexual assault and making child pornography of a former student.

Police say missing Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily in LA and traveled to Mexico

Police say a Hawaii woman who disappeared after landing in Los Angeles was seen crossing into Mexico alone with her luggage, but has not reached out to her family.

Three N.H. attorneys appointed to newly created ‘magistrate’ position

The new full-time positions were created as one of the bail reform measures that became law this year

Recommended reads

Money, Power, Inequality

In Hyde Park, residents push for a long awaited dream — a community health center

A small group of Hyde Park residents are applying pressure on elected and medical leaders to open a community health center in their neighborhood.

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit
In October, Lynch announced she would be closing and selling her remaining restaurants, and the following month she was sued by Boston officials for unpaid property taxes.

Amid growing ‘news deserts’ in the US, non-traditional media outlets are on the rise
A recently released study by Northwestern University shows steady declines in local news outlets.

‘I wish they could be here now’: Worcester remembers six firefighters killed 25 years ago in warehouse blaze
The legacy of the Worcester Six remains strong for many in the city.

Culture & Lifestyle

Keith Lockhart swears Santa is writing his own material for Holiday Pops

Want to get cozy and caffeinated in the Seaport? These are some of the hottest hot drinks.

‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is No. 1 on the holiday charts — again. But is it the best ever?

Alison Krauss + Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas to tour for first time since 2015

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

Ryan Normandin

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.
Sarah Sherman-Stokes and Leah Hastings

How Massachusetts can limit ICE enforcement
EDITORIAL

When the foster care system is in the dark
Derek W. Black

With school vouchers, Republican leaders are going against their own voters
Rich Barlow

School vouchers offer mediocre returns on investments
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Richard Homan, Washington Post journalist, dies at 88

Richard L. Homan, a Washington Post journalist for 37 years who distinguished himself covering Maryland politics and later was a foreign desk editor specializing in Middle East and Central European affairs, died Nov. 29 at a retirement home in Green Valley, Arizona. He was 88.

Longtime Newton mayor says she will not seek reelection

Ruthanne Fuller, the first woman to serve as the city’s chief executive, said Tuesday she would not seek a third term next year.

‘Total shame’: Boston-area Koreans alarmed by rising tensions

Local Koreans were closely monitoring events after South Korea's president declared martial law, then later canceled the decision.

As Beacon Hill slow-walks Boston tax proposal, pro forma meeting at City Hall takes on higher stakes

The Boston City Council held its annual hearing on setting the residential exemption and property tax rates Tuesday.

Sports

REVOLUTION

Revolution add Malian defender Mamadou Fofana as promised active offseason brings more shuffling

The 26-year-old comes to New England from France's second division, in a move announced following a reported trade of three more Revolution players to Bruce Arena's San Jose Earthquakes.
high school football

MIAA Super Bowl schedule and guide: How to watch, how to get tickets, and what to know about matchups

The first game is Uxbridge-Mashpee on Dec. 4, and the eight games wrap up with Mansfield-North Attleborough on the night of Dec. 6.
WNBA

Morgan Tuck named Connecticut Sun general manager; Darius Taylor takes on new role

Former UConn basketball player Morgan Tuck was named general manager of the Connecticut Sun
DIVISION 8 SUPER BOWL | RANDOLPH VS. WEST BOYLSTON

Previewing and picking the Division 8 Super Bowl: Randolph vs. West Boylston
DIVISION 8 SUPER BOWL | RANDOLPH VS. WEST BOYLSTON

Division 8 Preview: Randolph won a Super Bowl in 2021. Then it had to start from scratch to build another contender.
Baseball

Dodgers' deferred payment obligations top $1 billion to 7 players with Blake Snell and Tommy Edman contracts

Business

As Beacon Hill slow-walks Boston tax proposal, pro forma meeting at City Hall takes on higher stakes

The Boston City Council held its annual hearing on setting the residential exemption and property tax rates Tuesday.

How ‘junk fees’ turned a dream apartment into a financial nightmare

John Hall and Monica Bahena thought they’d found the perfect apartment in suburban Maryland — that is, until it became the source of enough financial and emotional stress to drive them out of the state.

China bans rare mineral exports to the US

Canadian minister says Trump was joking when he said Canada could become the 51st state
magazine
Cooking

Shepherd’s stew, baked pasta, and chicken curry recipes for cold winter days
Perspective

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

MISS CONDUCT

Settling debates over tips, divvying up leftovers, and an unwanted prayer circle
Winter Travel

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

metro

Firefighters battle two-alarm fire that tore through Brockton building

‘It brings you right back to good times.’ How a Merrimack Valley bakery chain made it to 100

These maps show how Wednesday’s storm will impact New England

sports

Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots heading into their bye week

Division 2 Super Bowl: A diverse passing attack — and BC-bound Mekhi Dodd — sets the standard at Catholic Memorial

Previewing and picking the Division 2 Super Bowl: Catholic Memorial vs. King Philip

business

Breaking up Big Tech may be off the table under Trump

‘We are heartbroken to say the least.’ Mill No. 5 in Lowell to close down in January

Discounts and deals led to a holiday weekend that ‘exceeded expectations’

politics

Chad Chronister, Donald Trump’s pick to run the DEA, withdraws name from consideration

Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions

Judge weighs whether to order Fani Willis to comply with lawmakers’ subpoenas over Trump case

Nation

10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches

Police say a Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily and traveled to Mexico

Jury deliberations begin in trial of man charged with fatally choking man on New York subway

World

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it

South Korea’s leader prompts dismay by briefly declaring martial law. Here’s what to know.

Who are the key players fighting in Syria’s civil war?

opinion

Promises, promises: Biden flip-flops, pardons son, gets yeas, nays

A day in the life at a Palestinian community center

How Massachusetts can limit ICE enforcement

lifestyle

What do ‘demure,’ ‘manifest,’ and ‘brain rot’ have in common? They’re the words that sum up 2024.

Tom Brady loses MrBeast $100,000 throwing challenge to a high school quarterback

How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'

food & dining

‘Why would I go to Boston if I could get this here?’ Quincy’s diverse population is making for a thriving (and affordable) food scene.

Recipe: Taralli, Italian olive oil crackers shaped into rings, are made by nonne all over Puglia

Got a foodie on your list? Here are some gift box ideas.

travel

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record.

Getting an airport Uber has become an absolute obstacle course

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season.

Arts

Florida photographically, then and now

‘I’m actually doing art on people,’ says Salem’s Tallboy

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong

Books

What do ‘demure,’ ‘manifest,’ and ‘brain rot’ have in common? They’re the words that sum up 2024.

Rachel Howzell Hall loves books about shipwrecks and cults

In Christopher Bollen’s ‘Havoc,’ an unlikely pair of criminals

Movies

‘Nightbitch’ tries to make fetch happen

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s co-writer on hit films, dies at 85

Earl Holliman, rugged screen presence, dies at 96

Television

Trump’s admin picks are providing plenty of late night fodder

‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ never quite takes flight

In praise of villainy: When it comes to TV dramas, bad is good

music

Kendrick Lamar and SZA to swing by Gillette Stadium in 2025

‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is No. 1 on the holiday charts — again. But is it the best ever?

Alison Krauss + Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas to tour for first time since 2015

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

Richard Homan, Washington Post journalist, dies at 88

Peter Westbrook, pathbreaking Olympic fencer, dies at 72

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s co-writer on hit films, dies at 85