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Massachusetts is the most highly educated state. But its perch atop the education hierarchy is in jeopardy. -- Massachusetts students still lead the country in test scores, but their advantage has been shrinking.

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New details emerge as Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces assault, strangulation charges -- Diggs allegedly assaulted a woman who had been working as his chef. His lawyer denied the allegations.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - New Year's Eve is looking quite cold, with snowfall expected to cause some late-night slippery roads - A potent area of energy will move through New England late Wednesday, delivering snow as the new year kicks off, with the heaviest accumulation expected on the Cape and Islands.

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'I scanned it four times': new South Station fare gates go live with minor hiccups -- "I think it's a little inconvenient as a train rider, but as a taxpayer, it's important that people are paying their fares," said one commuter.

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Both Black Mountain's chairlifts fail within hours of each other

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Mayor Michelle Wu reaches new contract agreement with firefighters union

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What the Republican 'siege' on New College means for the future of Harvard -- Trump and MAGA want to remake higher education. New College is their blueprint for how to do it.

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SAY MORE | Shirley Leung - A vibe check on the economy: Will the recession finally arrive in 2026? Here are six takeaways on what the economy will look like in the new year.

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SNAP bans on soda, candy, and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

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Five ways Trump's policies impacted Massachusetts in 2025 -- From funding cuts, to immigration, and Harvard; there wasn't much President Trump and Massachusetts political leaders agreed on this year.

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Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025 -- From masked federal agents on a Somerville sidewalk to candlelit vigils at Brown, the year's defining moments revealed a region grappling both with forces beyond its borders and closer to home.

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Brown University to increase surveillance cameras after deadly campus shooting -- "We will build a stronger, sophisticated and more resilient model of campus safety — together," wrote Brown's incoming vice president of public safety, Colonel Hugh T. Clements Jr. in a letter to the Brown community.

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What goes on inside the blue tent on an NFL sideline? Sometimes it's 'bad news.' Sometimes it's a bathroom. -- The blue tent has become a fixture since it was introduced in 2017 as a way to provide a place for players to be examined without intrusion from TV cameras or fans.

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INNOVATION BEAT - For high rollers, home cybersecurity comes at a price - Braintree tech startup Aprivé charges $5,000 a year to secure household networks of the rich and powerful.

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The best Boston Globe recipes of 2025

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Here's a look at some of the weirdest local business stories of 2025

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The Globe's most popular high school sports stories of 2025

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Boston Globe Sports Report: Watch Dan Shaughnessy, Ben Volin, and others review the year in sports

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IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG - Young white men feel wronged. Should liberals care? A viral essay raises an important question.

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Gina McCarthy -- 'A wolf in sheep's clothing': How the EPA is undermining children's health

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RACHELLE COHEN -- Is a guards union lawsuit against DOC just payback time?

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EDITORIAL -- Too few kids are eating school breakfast

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Robert Kraft's 2025 win streak faces its toughest opponent: Wu

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Developer plans marine robotics center in Boston's Seaport -- Construction could start on the three-story, 100,000-square-foot marine robotics manufacturing and research facility in 2027.

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Dorchester man arrested on murder charge after Mattapan triple shooting that left woman dead, two injured -- Officers serving a warrant at 260 Ruggles Street in Roxbury took Dkhari Wornum-Brown, 22, into custody early Tuesday morning, police said.

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Man ordered held without bail in slaying of mother in Methuen home, authorities say -- The defendant stands accused of killing his mother, Dominga Romano, 55, said Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker's office in a statement.

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Death of R.I. Capitol Police recruit under investigation, State Police say -- A cause of death has not yet been determined, according to authorities.

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Spotlight - A 'black box': Mass. prosecutors rarely prevent police informant abuse. They often enable it. Other gatekeepers also consistently fail to hold police accountable.

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Read the full "Snitch City" series

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AS I SEE IT - An Acela adventure, at 1/1000th of a second - A weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Stan Grossfeld.

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Same old 'Avatar', this time with 'Fire and Ash'

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'Heated Rivalry' is a love story, but often a sad one

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'Fallout' is still all about the retro-cool tunes. Here's what to know about five songs that open the season

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Boston Music Awards 2025: Dropkick Murphys, ISHA!, and more win big. See the full list.

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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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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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EDITORIAL -- President Trump's damage to American science is incalculable

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IDEAS | RACHEL BRODSKY -- Forget 'The Big Chill.' The midlife crisis is getting a millennial makeover.

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Michal Sella -- The trust Israeli society needs to restore

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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NBA -- Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextends left knee and will be evaluated in four weeks -- The 6-foot-11-inch Jokic got hurt with about three seconds left in the first half of Denver's 147-123 loss in Miami on Monday night.

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Frank Dell'Apa | On soccer -- Congo, still with hopes of making the World Cup, on the verge of advancing in Africa Cup of Nations -- Congo already has survived a four-team World Cup playoff, knocking out Cameroon and Nigeria in Morocco in November.

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Drake Maye now odds-on favorite for NFL MVP after Matthew Stafford struggles

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Marco Strum tries to reignite the struggling Bruins by accentuating the positive of their OT loss in Calgary

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Three up, three down, and three to watch for the Patriots in Week 18 against the Dolphins

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TALKING POINTS - Warren Buffett steps back this week as Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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How bots, banking, and stablecoins will dominate fintech in 2026

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Lottery eyes sales lift with $30 'cashword' ticket

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Looking back -- The top 10 Boston Globe Magazine stories of 2025

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Globe Magazine -- The 31 best photos of 2025 by Boston Globe photographers

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'She has recently worked in Japan and Georgia (the country)'

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Your Week Ahead -- Dance like an animal, celebrate New Year's Eve on Boston Common, and paint a portrait of your pet

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N.H. inventor Dean Kamen pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell

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Man charged with stealing $400 worth of items from Boston sporting goods store

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United States Collegiate Selects continue improbable run, advancing to Spengler Cup final

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To those who know her, it's no surprise ex-Nobles basketball star Christina Pham is making an impact as a Fairfield freshman

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Drone shows are becoming popular alternatives to fireworks. Here's how they work.

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Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

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Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, dies at 35

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US sanctions 10 people and firms from Iran and Venezuela over drone and missile trade

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US faith leaders supporting targeted immigrants brace for a tough year ahead

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Homeland Security seeks 'emergency' demolition of historic buildings in D.C.

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Crew paints Russian flag on tanker pursued by US Coast Guard

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Thousands affected as Eurostar trains face day of delays after power failure in Channel Tunnel

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China fires rockets near Taiwan on second day of large-scale military drills

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Healey's SNAP showdown puts politics ahead of accountability

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No one really talked about one of the worst ideas of 2025

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The true voice of the voiceless: Columnist's series on murder trial imbued with insight, compassion

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Ever been a third wheel? How did you feel about the experience?

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New study sheds light on a beneficial compound found in coffee and chocolate

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He left mystery panties in my dining room

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The Chocolate Expo is returning to Shriners Auditorium

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Recipe: Stuff small golden potatoes with smoked salmon for an elegant New Year's celebration

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'Top Chef' winner Tristen Epps is popping up at Juliet in Somerville

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These 3 New England destinations rank among top 10 nationwide for snow lovers, per USA Today

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Looking at how the Jazz Age looked

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The country's founders carefully planned the architecture of the new democracy. Then came Trump.

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A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat, and other stories that made us smile in 2025

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Jacqueline Harpman's 'I Who Have Never Known Men' is a reminder not judge a book by its cover

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Even white men get the blues

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John Carey, literary eminence who excoriated snobbery, dies at 91

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France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins, Ella and Alexander

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The HBO documentary 'Critical Incident' looks at a death, and a coverup, on the border

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Will Arnett is here all week in 'Is This Thing On?'

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Seacrest, Gronk, Cooper, and more: Your ultimate guide to New Year's Eve countdowns and TV specials

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'Pluribus' lessons: It's about individualism, loneliness ... and us

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A double dose of Francis Ford Coppola awaits this week

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El DeBarge revives his 'Rhythm of the Night' at City Winery

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SiriusXM called 'recession pop' the 'playlist of the year.' But what does that mean for listeners — and the economy?

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Gary Graffman, piano virtuoso and renowned teacher, dies at 97

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Outstanding ensemble and a light touch give ART's 'Wonder' heart and depth

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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

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'The Snow Queen,' 'Dead Outlaw,' and more theater to stream

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NIH agrees to restart review of stalled research grants after Boston lawsuit

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Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse

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As Mass. child advocate exits, debate flares over watchdog's toughness

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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, dies

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Louis V. Gerstner, who revived a faltering IBM in the '90s, dies at 83

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