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Venmo users have trouble sending and receiving money amid service outage -- Later in the evening, multiple people reported the app was back up, but there was no official announcement.

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Insurance salesman, forensic scientist testify in Brian Walshe murder trial. Here's how Wednesday unfolded. -- The salesman testified on Ana Walshe's health records while the scientist identified photos of items that were recovered from a dumpster, including a hacksaw and stained towels.

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Consultant helped Boston City Council candidate and a union backing her, breaking campaign finance law, regulators say -- Chris Keohan, the founder of CK Strategies and a sought-after strategist for campaigns and ballot questions, agreed to pay $5,000 to settle the state's accusations.

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Brockton schools' $18 million deficit in 2023 resulted from 'failure of leadership,' state Inspector General says -- The OIG said the deficit in fiscal year 2023 emerged from a pattern of inadequate budgeting and a failure to monitor actual spending against approved budgets.

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What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

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A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

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Man injured after stepping off stopped Orange Line train near Roxbury Crossing -- Authorities are currently unsure why the train halted at that location and how a door opened, allowing the man to exit.

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Senator Jack Reed had concerns about Venezuelan boat strikes. Now, he's helping lead a Senate investigation. -- After questions were raised about a second strike on a boat in September, Reed quickly joined with Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee to look into the incident.

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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel

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Hegseth invoked 'fog of war' in boat strike. What does that mean?

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Dedham church displays 'ICE was here' sign at nativity scene without Jesus, Mary, and Joseph -- "You feed the hungry, you take care of the homeless ... you take care of people and their needs," said Father Stephen Josoma. "[ICE raids] are the complete antithesis of that on so many levels."

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Stow church community rallies to support 'loving, caring, hard-working' pastor detained by ICE

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House Democrats release never-before-seen photos and videos of Epstein's private island -- The release includes 14 images and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's island in the US Virgin Islands, where he was accused of sex trafficking young girls.

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Forecast | Ken Mahan - A polar vortex blast of record cold air is headed to New England Thursday. Here's what to know. The region will see a sharp drop to sub-zero and single-digit temperatures as a dangerously cold Arctic front passes through.

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Officials on summit of Mt. Washington brace for extreme 'cold and wind' event

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Shirley Leung - For a liquor store near Boston College, how close is too close? The college and neighbors, including Secretary of State Bill Galvin, are hoping the state will overturn a city decision to grant a liquor license on Commonwealth Avenue near Boston College.

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Starting Point -- Thoughtful leaders, strong values, and 'meaningful perks': These qualities make for a good workplace

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JOAN VENNOCHI - This isn't the fog of war. It's the fog of panic. Pete Hegseth once demanded consequences for war crimes — now he's running from his own words.

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Bill Keating: Release the second tape

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EDITORIAL -- 'The place where dreams die': Boston regulators stifle too many aspiring restaurateurs

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IDEAS | Brandon Ambrosino -- What if we brought love into politics?

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JEFF JACOBY -- Trump's Ukraine peace plan makes Russia great again

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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- It's getting hard to ignore e-bikes' dangers

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Healey kicks off competitiveness council to address headwinds facing the state -- The Massachusetts Competitive Council met for the first time on Wednesday at the State House.

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N.H. police seek public's help for info on 2001 murder of Canadian hiker in White Mountains -- Louise Chaput's body was found 21 years ago near the beginning of the Glen Boulder Trail. Authorities are still investigating her death.

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Three City Hall workers report stolen wallets, unidentified man in blue face mask spotted in building -- The alleged thefts occurred on Monday during business hours, officials said.

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Property taxes on Boston single-family homes set to spike 13 percent in second consecutive double-digit increase -- The prospect of a second year of double digit property tax increases for homeowners also prolongs a nearly two year battle Wu has fought with the state Senate over a bill that would mitigate that spike.

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Viral videos of dangerous ski stunts spur 'unprecedented number of lost skiers,' Vermont rescue squad says -- Stowe's town rescue squad described an "unprecedented number of lost skiers" who had accessed the backcountry this snowy early season — only to contact first responders when they became stranded.

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PERSPECTIVE - Boston is a winter city. It's time we acted like one. If you've ever wandered around Copley Square or Atlantic Avenue on a Thursday evening in January, you know what I'm talking about.

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Mass General Brigham proposes closing burn unit at the Brigham, combining it with MGH's -- The nurses union says closing the Brigham's burn unit will squander years of experience by 150 nurses.

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'Mad Men' hits HBO Max, in the glory of 4K (and with a puke hose)

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A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster team up in 'Bremen Town Musicians'

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His rules: 'No necktie, no meetings.' But he'll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing.

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Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans return with an outrageous melding of 'Sweeney Todd' and Santa Claus

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope -- The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston's busing era.

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A Boston 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.

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Explore the project: Snitch City -- In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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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.

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Trump's ICE dragnet catches Leavitt's family member

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Mariel Garza -- Gavin Newsom isn't running for president (yet), and he's already winning

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EDITORIAL -- A tragedy in Stoneham should spark a push to update Mass. rules for micromobility devices

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IDEAS | TOMMY BARONE -- What made Harvard get softer on its students

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Will the 'Mamdani effect' on Israel work for Moulton and Pressley?

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GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS TRIAL - R.I. doctor believed his daughter had a viral infection weeks before she died from cancer - As Dr. Siavash Ghoreishi fights for visitation with his granddaughter, he defends the prescriptions he wrote for Shahrzad "Sherry" Naso.

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Authorities suspend search for missing person in Merrimack River; operations to resume Thursday -- The search began around 8 a.m. when witnesses reported someone having trouble in the water.

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Fleet 2, Goldeneyes 0 -- Fleet remain unbeaten with third win of season in shutout of PWHL expansion Vancouver -- Abby Newhook and Jill Saulnier tallied and Aerin Frankel (21 saves) secured the shutout in net in a 2-0 victory for the unbeaten Fleet (3-0) vs. the Goldeneyes.

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STATE VOCATIONAL BOWLS -- Roundup: Senior Logan McKenzie a large factor in Diman winning its first state vocational title -- McKenzie completed eight passes for 173 yards and two scores and also rushed 10 times for 72 yards in the Bengals' win over Whittier, while Tri-County captured the medium title over Blue Hills and Cape Cod Tech held off South Shore Tech for the small crown.

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Bruins -- As injuries continue to mount, Jonathan Aspirot emerges a fixture in the Bruins' battered defensive corps -- Aspirot played a career-high 21:14 in Tuesday's 5-4 road loss against the Red Wings, and scored his first career goal.

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NFL -- Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft on finalists list for 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

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On Baseball -- Can Sonny Gray be the No. 2 starter the Red Sox want for their rotation?

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MLB -- Tropicana Field will be ready for Rays' April 6 home opener, officials say

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Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution -- The move is the latest action by the Trump administration to reverse Biden-era policies that encouraged cleaner-running cars and trucks, including electric vehicles.

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TALKING POINTS -- Bessent says White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents

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Shoppers turn to discounts and debt, but not just for holidays

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Top Places to Work -- Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2025: Explore the winners lists

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LOVE LETTERS -- My son and his long-term girlfriend refuse to get married

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Top Places to Work -- Bad bosses have always been a problem. And it's getting worse.

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Endangered whale makes 'extraordinary' 3,000-mile journey from the waters of Ireland to Boston

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Globe Santa brings joy and stability to children with special needs

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Healey says state has 'little confidence' CDC committee vote on childhood vaccines will be 'sound or based in science'

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Bill Belichick, North Carolina flip four-star defensive line recruit Vodney Cleveland from Texas

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Inside linebacker Christian Elliss was impossible to miss, and other snap count observations from Patriots-Giants

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Celtics' resilient win over Knicks a sign that they have learned lessons from last postseason

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Top journal retracts study predicting catastrophic climate toll

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Americans gave $4 billion on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

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What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors, AP sources say. See highlights from Wednesday.

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Marine dies in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

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Steve Cropper, guitarist, songwriter, and a shaper of Memphis soul music, dies

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University of Alabama shutters Black, female student magazines

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Ex-Honduras president Hernández thanks Trump in first message since release

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Israel says a Gaza border will reopen, but only for Palestinians to leave

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On Trump's insults, Somalia's prime minister says. 'It's better not to respond'

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Proposed Mass. data privacy law would harm small businesses serving ethnic communities

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May I have a word: A handy way to generate big thoughts

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Donald Trump's death penalty obsession

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Cancer-detecting blood tests are on the rise. Do they work?

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Would you like to date a model?

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Who owns Roger Rabbit? Finally, it's Boston author Gary K. Wolf.

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The most interesting wine books of 2025

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Old Baldy vs. Fireball: A spiced apple whiskey showdown

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Recipe: Refresh yourself after a weekend of feasting with a salad of fennel, clementines, and arugula

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New owner for Provincetown's Crown & Anchor promises to keep the much-loved venue's vibes intact

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Boeing on track to generate billions in cash next year

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Have you ever met a mahout? Or maybe visited Moldova?

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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From Locke-Ober to the Franklin Public Library

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The best local book events this week

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A new edition of an early Olga Tokarczuk novel is cause for celebration

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From tales of teen alienation to Christmas classics, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

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Bah! Humbug! Here are five of the most hissable Ebenezer Scrooges in TV and film

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Ethan Hawke on receiving the Coolidge Award, his work with Linklater, and acting with Denzel Washington

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Netflix's new Sean 'Diddy' Combs documentary revisits Biggie, Tupac murders

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Did Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson inspire characters on this week's new 'Elsbeth' episode?

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Burna Boy visits Boston Arts Academy before TD Garden show

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In 1985, the country wasn't ready to talk about the AIDS crisis. Boston was.

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'Wonder,' an 'empathy machine' of a story, heads to the stage

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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

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Dave Morehead, who threw a no-hitter for the Red Sox at Fenway Park in 1965, dies at age of 82

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Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

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