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TD Garden concession workers ratify contract, avoiding strike

The union said it was a "close vote" to land a contract with commission rate increases, better seniority protections, and pay increases for non-commissioned employees.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria settles defamation suit against newspaper for $1.1 million

Under the terms of the settlement, the Everett Leader Herald’s owner, Matthew Philbin, and its publisher and editor, Joshua Resnek, will shut down the weekly newspaper within a week.

Linda Lifsey Hughes, inspirational diversity and inclusion leader at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, dies at 65
Mrs. Hughes was a mentor to students, especially girls. "She was constantly encouraging them to stretch, to spread their wings,” said her friend Dr. Andrea Reid.

Two more MBTA employees fired amid Cabot Yard investigation

Eight employees have now lost their jobs during the ongoing investigation, MBTA spokesperson Lisa Battiston confirmed in an email.

Two men suspected of flying drone ‘dangerously close’ to Logan Airport are charged with trespassing, police say

A drone flying "dangerously close" to Logan International Airport led to the arrest Saturday night of two men on Long Island in Boston Harbor on a trespassing charge, according to police.

In Boston, times are fraught this holiday season
These times, after all, are decidedly uncertain. The vibe has already shifted. Some fear: Raw milk is in. Fluoride is out. Tariffs will be big in 2025, along with mass deportations, technocrats, and possibly polio.

Man accused of kidnapping daughter in Manchester-by-the-Sea

Ice climber rescued after falling 60 feet in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, officials say

Dead humpback whale washes up on beach in Brewster, wildlife groups say
Cardinals 30, Patriots 17
Dan Shaughnessy

Jerod Mayo’s powerless, flat Patriots channeling every bit of the bad old days

There was almost nothing good to be taken from this one. Coming off their bye week, the Patriots played their boring, short pass game, went 0 for 6 on third down, and only a couple garbage-time touchdowns made the score look respectable.
State of the Patriots

Why aren’t the Patriots using the athletic Drake Maye on a quarterback sneak near the goal line?
Between the hashmarks

Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland looked like a winner after his performance against his former team, the Patriots

Rookie report: QB Drake Maye was fairly efficient, but the rest did little in loss

BOSTON GLOBE SPOTLIGHT TEAM
Softened reports. Lax oversight. How state officials enabled Steward’s rise and fall.
The Globe Spotlight Team found Steward benefited from insufficient scrutiny from state officials, including Governor Maura Healey, until it was too late. Healey’s administration says it did everything it could to avoid a crisis.

Timeline of the state’s lax oversight of Steward Health Care Read the full investigation

Coastal storms have taken their toll. Now clam diggers in the Boston area face the ‘end of an era’ with closing of century-old plant.
The soft-shell clams from the mudflats around Boston Harbor need to be cleaned of contaminants before they can be eaten. But the only facility in Massachusetts that can do that needs costly repairs, in part because of climate change.

CELTICS 112, WIZARDS 98

Even against the NBA-worst Wizards, Celtics put in the effort that will be needed later

They were not perfect, but perfection is almost never required against Washington.

Revere High School brawl highlights the growing role of cellphones in school fights

Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
LOVE LETTERS

In my 30s, never dated

But I do believe in God…

The Globe podcast

Plagiarism accusations against Claudine Gay fueled headlines. ‘The Harvard Plan’ details the sources of backlash.

Episode two details the plagiarism allegations that surfaced just days after Claudine Gay gave testimony to Congress.
Listen to 'The Harvard Plan' on your favorite podcasting app
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JEFF JACOBY

Go home, Massachusetts lawmakers

Nothing good comes from having a Legislature that stays in session year-round.
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The treacherous fem-bot that complicated AI ethics
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The whole point of foster care is to keep kids safe. So DCF maltreatment reports should set off alarms.
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‘We can only save ourselves’
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When life gives you too many hardships to handle
Job loss, divorce, death of a loved one, drug addiction, homelessness, and health problems are familiar hardships to many families who write to Globe Santa.

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Luigi Mangione’s defense in CEO shooting to hinge on his mindset, emotion, and evidence
Prosecutors may use an array of evidence against Luigi Mangione in the shooting death of Brian Thompson. But his defense attorney will try to parry where she can.

Vermont police shooting suspect arrested, officials say

Scott Mason, 38, of St. Johnsbury, was arrested around 2 a.m. in the house next door to the location where Captain Jason Gray had been shot and seriously wounded, Vermont State Police said.

Five people rescued from two-alarm fire in Gloucester apartment building, officials say
Firefighters assisted by police pulled five residents from the blaze, sending one personto Beverly Hospital and another to Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. A third resident went to a hospital on their own for evaluation, officials said.

Biden, Harris thank major Democratic donors and urge them to stay engaged after tough loss to Trump
Biden and Harris, along with their spouses, in remarks at the Democratic National Committee holiday reception sought to buck up key donors who the Democratic Party needs to stay committed as it tries to pick up the pieces.

Fitchburg police shoot suicidal man who allegedly pointed gun at officer

Police received a report at 9:23 a.m. of a Black man “making suicidal statements by means of a firearm” while shirtless in the frigid air on Lunenberg Street, according to a Facebook post by Mayor Sam Squailia.

Jamie Foxx recovering after being hit with a glass in the mouth
Oscar-winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx was recovering after a physical altercation at a restaurant Friday night in which someone from another table threw a glass that hit him in the mouth, a representative for the entertainer and police said.

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TD Garden concession workers ratify contract, avoiding strike

The union said it was a "close vote" to land a contract with commission rate increases, better seniority protections, and pay increases for non-commissioned employees.

Ice climber rescued after falling 60 feet in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, officials say

Slavek Zaglewski, 55, of Oakland, N.J., was climbing with a friend when he fell while climbing a steep section near the top of Shoestring Gully, officials said.

Five people rescued from two-alarm fire in Gloucester apartment building, officials say

Firefighters assisted by police pulled five residents from the blaze, sending one personto Beverly Hospital and another to Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. A third resident went to a hospital on their own for evaluation, officials said.

In Boston, times are fraught this holiday season

These times, after all, are decidedly uncertain. The vibe has already shifted. Some fear: Raw milk is in. Fluoride is out. Tariffs will be big in 2025, along with mass deportations, technocrats, and possibly polio.

Sports

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Finding the right matchup key to the Celtics’ success in isolation

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are both elite isolation players, but the success on these plays is not simply a matter of flinging the ball to them and allowing them to get to work.

TD Garden concession workers ratify contract, avoiding strike

The union said it was a "close vote" to land a contract with commission rate increases, better seniority protections, and pay increases for non-commissioned employees.
CELTICS 112, WIZARDS 98

Even against the NBA-worst Wizards, Celtics put in the effort that will be needed later

They were not perfect, but perfection is almost never required against Washington.
State of the Patriots

Why aren’t the Patriots using the athletic Drake Maye on a quarterback sneak near the goal line?
Dan Shaughnessy

Jerod Mayo’s powerless, flat Patriots channeling every bit of the bad old days
Between the hashmarks

Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland looked like a winner after his performance against his former team, the Patriots

Business

TD Garden concession workers ratify contract, avoiding strike

The union said it was a "close vote" to land a contract with commission rate increases, better seniority protections, and pay increases for non-commissioned employees.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria settles defamation suit against newspaper for $1.1 million

Under the terms of the settlement, the Everett Leader Herald’s owner, Matthew Philbin, and its publisher and editor, Joshua Resnek, will shut down the weekly newspaper within a week.

US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says

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Podcast: Crossroads CEO says permanent housing is ‘the only real solution’ to homelessness in R.I.

When life gives you too many hardships to handle

More than a year later, Lewiston still feeling economic effects of shooting

sports

Rookie report: QB Drake Maye was fairly efficient, but the rest did little in loss

Boston College men’s basketball weathers long-range barrage to get past Stonehill

Josh Allen leads charge as Bills stop Lions' franchise-best win streak at 11

business

Pour one out for Whitneys, a stalwart Harvard Square dive bar that is closing at year’s end

Luigi Mangione’s defense in CEO shooting to hinge on his mindset, emotion, and evidence

‘We are on it,’ federal official says about drones in night skies

politics

Biden, Harris thank major Democratic donors and urge them to stay engaged after tough loss to Trump

Former FBI informant will plead guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens

As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants

Nation

US agencies should use advanced technology to identify mysterious drones, Schumer says

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

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Germany’s Scholz faces a confidence vote. It’s expected to lead to an election in February.

South Korean investigators push to summon impeached President Yoon, as court set to determine his fate

Christians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions

opinion

¿Hasta dónde llegarías para parecer más joven?

How far would you go to look younger?

Lessons for Boston, from my hometown

lifestyle

In my 30s, never dated

Boston free events, deals: ‘Polar Express’ matinee, an epic theater trio, and ‘Nutcracker’ dance workshop

Should I have given this relationship more time?

food & dining

Pour one out for Whitneys, a stalwart Harvard Square dive bar that is closing at year’s end

These decadent hot chocolate confections cost a whopping $13. Are they worth it?

The mother-daughter business trying to keep N.H. seafood local

travel

Cold nights, hot lava, and a giant murderous cat. How I found the holiday spirit in Iceland.

Boy, does this place look familiar — if you’re a ‘Death in Paradise’ fan

Looking for a mix of French flair and Caribbean cool? Here’s where you’ll find it.

Arts

For Native American art and culture, 2024 brought meaningful change

MFA removes 20 Dutch and Flemish paintings from its collection

Worlds collided when a museum steward found clues about her Chippewa family in Harvard’s possession

Books

The remarkable, resilient public library

Author Alison Espach on writing, teaching in R.I., and why her latest novel, ‘The Wedding People,’ takes place in Newport

The 75 best books of 2024

Movies

Jamie Foxx recovering after being hit with a glass in the mouth

Five things to do around Boston, Dec. 16-22

The 24 biggest Boston pop culture moments of 2024

Television

Chris Rock hosts ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Gracie Abrams performs

Cranston, Kaczmarek, and Muniz to reprise their roles in revival of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’

Recognize that show’s name? More and more on TV, you will

music

For the first time, the Kingdom Choir plays Boston

It’s ‘Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)’ season, and Darlene Love is in town

Five things to do around Boston, Dec. 16-22

Theater/Dance

‘Selkie Girl’ may have a slim plot, but the show’s music makes up for it

A new ‘Christmas Carol’ masters the music, but is leaner on the emotional power

Boston dance stages filled this year with everything from creative updates to troubling works, to the exhilaratingly new

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

Linda Lifsey Hughes, inspirational diversity and inclusion leader at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, dies at 65

Polly Mellen, fashion’s storied cheerleader, dies at 100

Bob Fernandez, 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, dies 83 years after bombing