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Wednesday, December 31, 2025 7:05 PM ET

Boston Globe - Top Stories

CNN's Jake Tapper rebukes Trump for disparaging Kennedys hours after JFK granddaughter's death -- Trump also faced backlash for statements he made about Rob Reiner soon after the director and his wife were found dead.

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Members of the Kennedy family remember Tatiana Schlossberg: 'I cannot make sense of it.'

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Tatiana Schlossberg tackled climate change in her own words

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Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein -- The Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also increases the number of attorneys working on the matter.

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N.H. inventor Dean Kamen pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

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'A very easy decision to make.' Peter Wolf talks about canceling his Kennedy Center event as more artists do the same. -- Wolf, who was set to appear on March 21, moved his appearance to an independent bookstore in D.C. when Trump fired the venue's board and installed himself as chairman.

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Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump's name

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants

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Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

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ICE plans $100 million 'wartime recruitment' push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires

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First Night in Boston features parades, puppets, and fireworks

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Federal judge allows Lexington parent to keep child out of lessons with LGBTQ-related materials -- A recent Supreme Court decision favored a Maryland parent in a similar lawsuit.

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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addresses allegations against Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore

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Here's what to know about the Stefon Diggs assault allegations

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Nuno F.G. Loureiro, award-winning MIT scientist, remembered as a 'physicist's physicist' -- His promising work at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought him and the lab global recognition as well as the hope of cheaper, cleaner, and more plentiful energy.

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Canton select board appoints new police chief; department under scrutiny after Karen Read case -- Michael Daniels, currently the police chief in Oxford, is expected to be sworn in as Canton's next chief in February, officials said.

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CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS - Market Basket trial sheds new light on Demoulas family feud over wealth distribution - Litigation has simmered behind closed doors in Massachusetts probate court over the inheritance for the next Demoulas generation, the four siblings' 14 children.

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Read the full court decision concerning the Demoulas family trust

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Services scheduled for woman, 21, killed in Christmas Eve blaze in Needham -- "There are no words sufficient for such a loss," said Jessica Hooper, head of school at Newton Country Day, in the statement.

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Roxbury teen among four suspects charged in group attack, robbery on Orange Line train, prosecutors say -- A group of teenagers allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old on the train before stealing their shoes and cell phone, prosecutors said.

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What's open and closed on New Year's Day in Mass.

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The Great Thaw: Why 2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal

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In Cambridge, coyotes are just another neighbor

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Where to go in 2026: Advice from travel writer Christopher Muther

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The best Boston Globe recipes of 2025

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Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025

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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

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The best Boston sports quotes of 2025

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JOAN VENNOCHI - Backroom deals still decide who runs the Boston City Council - The jockeying for seven votes offers a reminder that informal dealmaking remains central to City Hall politics.

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JEFF JACOBY -- Trump's ego isn't just unpresidential. It's un-Republican.

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- What the chief justice won't tell you about the dire state of the judiciary

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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- My big question for 2026

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IDEAS | John Mac Ghlionn -- Tucker Carlson is exceptionally dangerous

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Skating Club of Boston to take the ice for first New Years Spectacular since plane crash tragedy -- Skaters said they would take the ice at the annual First Night event carrying the memories of the six community members lost in the January crash.

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Boston's police watchdog says it's being bogged down by department pushback -- The oversight agency complained that Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has failed to take their findings seriously.

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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know. -- The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season.

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Will N.H. Democrats field a challenger strong enough to take on Governor Kelly Ayotte? -- The only Democratic candidate in the race so far, Jonathan Kiper, is an outsider with a shuttered small business and campaign finances in the red. Even he thinks his odds aren't good.

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Medford firefighter arraigned for allegedly sending lewd images to undercover officer posing as 15 year old -- The man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a sole count of disseminating obscene material to a minor, according to legal filings.

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Read the full "Snitch City" series

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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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Better swag, longer theater runs, and more New Year's resolutions for Hollywood in 2026 -- It's a new year, and Globe film critic Odie Henderson has a few requests for the movies.

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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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IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG -- Young white men feel wronged. Should liberals care?

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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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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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First Night Boston puts diversity and culture at center stage -- People came from all over Greater Boston and beyond to attend Trinity Church's Emancipation Proclamation.

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Patriots Notebook -- Patriots left tackle Will Campbell returns to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins -- Campbell has been sidelined with a knee injury suffered Nov. 23 in a win over the Bengals.

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ST. JOHN'S PREP 2, READING 2 -- Last-minute tally grabs point for second-ranked St. John's Prep at No. 11 Reading -- Gavin Anderson scored with 52.6 seconds left in regulation, as the Eagles shared the spoils with the host Rockets.

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Bruins Notebook -- Top priority for Bruins: Preventing the Oilers' Connor McDavid from finding the back of the net -- McDavid burned the Bruins two weeks ago in Boston, setting up a power-play goal and scoring an electrifying shorthander in the Oilers' 3-1 win.

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Ben Volin | On football -- NFL Week 18 story lines: Will the losing coach of Ravens-Steelers get fired? Will the Bills tank to get the Patriots?

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Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore charged with domestic assault and battery

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State extends highway plaza leases for 18 months -- Up against an end-of-year deadline, state transportation officials moved to stabilize operations at highway service plazas, extending most leases into 2027.

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Kraft Group reaches deals with Boston and Everett to move forward with Revs soccer stadium

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US awards Massachusetts $162 million for rural health

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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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Oregon man fatally struck on historic bridge connecting New Hampshire to Vermont

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New Year's Day weather: Early snow showers clear. A colder but sunny weekend ahead.

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NIL. Congress. Eligibility. Is the college sports system broken?

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Revolution sign defender Ethan Kohler from Werder Bremen

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Macklin Celebrini, Brad Marchand named to Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster

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Under the Trump administration, Project 2025 changed higher education in New England. Here's how.

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How the Nantucket Current became a definitive source for the island's news, on and off shore

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US military strikes three more alleged drug boats, killing 3 and possibly leaving survivors

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Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA, and Portland, Oregon, for now

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For Zohran Mamdani, a crowning moment, with challenges looming

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Photos: New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe

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Queen Camilla says she was assaulted on a train as a teenager

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Slow pace of flood recovery stirs anger in far-flung corner of Indonesia

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Nagging question in boat strikes: Just who are we at war with?

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Spotting warning signs and speaking up are key tools in preventing violence

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Dallas builds highways. Boston builds gridlock.

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Getting over my best friend

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Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds.

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

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Melrose welcomes a wine bar; Burlington's breakfast scene is all it's Crack'd up to be

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

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Mei Mei's mahjong events blend culture, charity, and community

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

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

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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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When reading is dangerous, publishing is courageous

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When a young woman's spiritual quest made her a threat to the religious authorities

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 28

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'The Voice of Hind Rajab' retells one of the most harrowing stories of the war in Gaza

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'No Other Choice' has sympathy for misplaced vengeance

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From the original 'Superman' to a 'Mad Max' double feature, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

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Try that in a small town: Your best course is to skip the strained whimsy of 'Best Medicine'

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

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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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Taylor Swift, New Order and... Cardi B? Here's what Rhode Island's leaders listened to in 2025

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A thriving 'jazz bunker' grows in Brookline

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Legends live: Old-school giants De La Soul, Nas & DJ Premier bring new beats and rhymes

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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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Former US senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

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