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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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Skating Club of Boston performs at first New Year's Spectacular since deadly plane crash -- 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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Photos: New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe

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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.

7 hours ago

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

8 hours ago

Tatiana Schlossberg tackled climate change in her own words

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Chief Justice John Roberts says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken'

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

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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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After devastating Portland, Maine, waterfront fire, community looks to rebuild

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

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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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Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore charged with domestic assault and battery -- Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 3, court records show.

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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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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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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

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Jeremy Swayman makes 34 saves, Bruins rout Oilers to end losing streak

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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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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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'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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For Zohran Mamdani, a crowning moment, with challenges looming -- This time last year, Zohran Mamdani was a little-known mayoral candidate so desperate to raise his profile that he spent New Year's Day plunging into the icy waters at Coney Island, hoping to use the social media stunt to promote his rent-freeze pledge.

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Under the Trump administration, Project 2025 changed higher education in New England. Here's how. The Trump administration enacted many of the conservative blueprint's recommendations on universities.

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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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How the Nantucket Current became a definitive source for the island's news, on and off shore -- The publication launched four years ago to challenge the island's 204-year-old newspaper, becoming profitable roughly a year into its existence.

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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.

1 year ago

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.

9 months ago

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.

1 year ago

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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Miami 24, Ohio State 14 -- No. 10 Miami knocks off defending champion No. 2 Ohio State in CFP quarterfinal at Cotton Bowl -- The Hurricanes have won two playoff games and are now one win away from a national championship appearance in their home stadium.

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Sweden 6, United States 3 -- Will Zellers scores again, but US falls to Sweden at World Junior Championship -- The United States picked up their first loss of the tournament, but Zellers scored again and continues to be a standout.

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Texas 41, Michigan 27 -- Arch Manning uses arm and legs to lead No. 14 Texas to Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan

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DUXBURY 3, MILTON 1 -- No. 5 Duxbury girls' hockey suffocates top-ranked Milton all over the ice to capture Tenney Cup

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Patriots Notebook -- Patriots left tackle Will Campbell returns to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins

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Mamdani takes reins of New York City after historic election win -- Zohran Mamdani took office as New York City's 112th mayor at the stroke of midnight, marking the culmination of his improbable, historic rise to power over the past year.

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Trump firm to start new cryptocurrency for shareholders -- Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. plans to issue a new cryptocurrency, which will be distributed among its shareholders.

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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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Canton select board appoints new police chief; department under scrutiny after Karen Read case

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Federal judge allows Lexington parent to keep child out of lessons with LGBTQ-related materials

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

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Last-minute tally grabs point for second-ranked St. John's Prep at No. 11 Reading

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Top priority for Bruins: Preventing the Oilers' Connor McDavid from finding the back of the net

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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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State extends highway plaza leases for 18 months

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

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station

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Cities around the world welcome 2026 with thunderous fireworks and heightened security

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

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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

9 days ago

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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