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State Trooper in Karen Read murder case disciplined after agency’s investigation

Detective Lieutenant Brian P. Tully will lose six days of vacation for failing to supervise and discipline Trooper Michael Proctor who sent offensive text messages about Read to friends, coworkers, and supervisors, officials said Tuesday.

The MBTA and the city of Boston unveil detailed draft of design plan for Blue Hill Avenue, to mixed reception

The MBTA and the city of Boston are soliciting public feedback after unveiling the most detailed look yet at the changes coming to Blue Hill Avenue between Grove Hall and Mattapan Square.

Brandeis University announces it will waive tuition costs for families making less than $75,000

The Brandeis Commitment program, which will start in the fall of 2025, will also provide grants and scholarships to families earning $200,000 or less, the university said.

‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Could wildfires become our new normal?
In the latest flare-up, scores of firefighters from multiple communities on Tuesday worked to douse the blaze toward the southern perimeter of the Blue Hills near Houghton’s Pond, one of at least 20 that burned throughout the state this week.

Tracking wildfires across Mass.Map: What is the air quality like in Boston?

Most of Massachusetts now in ‘critical’ drought as water levels continue to fall

Mass. bill would make it harder for people to resell tickets to live events. Consumer groups are up in arms.

In a letter to Governor Maura Healey, a coalition of consumer groups called the bill “anti-consumer” and urged her to strike a provision on ticket transfers.

The price for emergency housing in Mass. may pass $1 billion. A report has 10 ideas to help the strained system.

Woman fatally injured in Roxbury dog attack remembered as a good, caring person

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of ‘significant’ Russian air attack

Gary Washburn | CELTICS 120, CAVALIERS 117

‘We met the challenge’: And so did Ageless Al Horford when the Celtics needed him most

The Celtics were a far better team with their 38-year-old center on the floor, challenging shots, grabbing key rebounds and knocking down 3-pointers in the 120-117 win.
Celtics show they are the team to beat in Eastern Conference by handing Cavaliers first loss

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY
Jim Montgomery’s message was not getting through, but roster composition a big part of problem for Bruins
We can question Montgomery’s cooking, but as they’ve been wont to say for years now in Foxborough, he didn’t buy the groceries.

Five things to know about interim Bruins head coach Joe Sacco

Trump says he will nominate wrestling billionaire Linda McMahon to be education secretary
Linda McMahon is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the education department, which he has pledged to dismantle. She is a billionaire professional wrestling mogul who twice ran for Senate in Connecticut.

What to know about Linda McMahon

STAT
Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a heart-surgeon-turned-television star, lost a 2022 bid for Senate in Pennsylvania as a Republican, even though he had President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement.

What to know about Dr. Mehmet Oz

No DEI. No ‘transgender movement.’ No women’s studies. Trump World wants to ‘reclaim’ universities.

Trumpian critics of academia are determined to rescue universities from the Marxists and social justice warriors they say unduly influence them.
What to know about the anti-trans bathroom bill roiling Capitol Hill — and who it’s targeting
DEVRA FIRST

It’s almost Thanksgiving. Want to get takeout?

10 Boston-area restaurants to order from when you're too busy to cook.

Atmospheric rivers: Nature’s massive moisture plumes return. What does that mean for New England?

These rivers in the sky carry massive amounts of moisture that can eventually deluge the Northeast with heavy rain and snow.

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past year.

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend jokes that couple still has ‘burn wounds’ from Tom Brady roast

The couple has not forgotten the jabs about their May-December relationship during “The Roast of Tom Brady,” a Netflix comedy special that aired in May.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

America’s great white reckoning again

With Trump’s election, this nation has retreated into a swamp infested with rancor and division.
EDITORIAL

Tougher action is needed on teacher strikes

SCOT LEHIGH

How high will the Senate jump for Trump’s Cabinet nominees?

MARCELA GARCÍA

How a famous candy company is giving pet owners a stomachache

Rose Webster-Smith

BlueHub helps families like mine stay in their homes

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Nick Pivetta declines Red Sox’ $21.05 million qualifying offer, becoming a free agent
The righthander logged 633 innings during his five-year run with the Sox, with a 4.29 ERA and 1.243 WHIP.

Pew survey: 60 percent of Americans say they likely won’t get updated COVID-19 vaccine
The research organization said views of the updated vaccine remain “sharply divided” along partisan lines.

A brief bit of good news in Greater Boston’s brutal housing market
Home sales increased briefly last month, according to new data out Tuesday, but that may be short-lived.

Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington to close amid declining enrollment

The closure is the latest in a series of setbacks for small, tuition-dependent colleges in New England and nationwide.

Teenage boy arrested for allegedly robbing postal mail carrier at gunpoint in Billerica

The boy, 15, was wearing a mask when he allegedly brandished a gun at a mail carrier Tuesday.

Stop & Shop shelves empty at many Massachusetts stores, following cybersecurity issue

Produce and meat sections at many stores had empty shelves across Massachusetts.

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Social workers have quit DCF in droves, costing children stability and delaying family reunifications

High workloads, less stressful employment options, and disillusionment are playing a role in DCF's worst staffing problems in years.

THE BIG DAY
How LinkedIn led to wedding bells for Jasper White’s son and his high school sweetheart
They rekindled their romance into 2022, culminating when Jasper proposed later that December.

St. Elizabeth’s and other former Steward hospitals are giving up their Catholic identity
Former Steward Health Care hospitals have new owners that won’t abide by Catholic doctrine on abortion, in vitro fertilization, contraception, and other matters.

Amazon is requiring workers to come back to the office five days a week. Are Boston companies following suit?
Most local employers aren't matching that extreme, but many are rethinking their approach.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tips from a former Food Network Christmas cookie challenge contestant

‘Gladiator II’ is a very silly sequel, but only Denzel Washington got the memo

Faye Driscoll’s ‘Weathering’ is a fearless journey through flesh and feeling

Row 34 will open adjacent to The Hotel Commonwealth in 2025, bringing a familiar name to an evolving block

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A 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.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JOAN VENNOCHI

Trump escaped #MeToo reckoning. Will his nominees?

Jill Abramson

Trump, Musk, and the rise of the conservative press

Renée Loth

Welcome to the world of influencer media

EDITORIAL

Judges throw a wrench in Massachusetts adoptions

JOAN VENNOCHI

Revs soccer stadium is a classic Boston insider story

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

The MBTA and the city of Boston unveil detailed draft of design plan for Blue Hill Avenue, to mixed reception

The MBTA and the city of Boston are soliciting public feedback after unveiling the most detailed look yet at the changes coming to Blue Hill Avenue between Grove Hall and Mattapan Square.

State Trooper in Karen Read murder case disciplined after agency’s investigation

Detective Lieutenant Brian P. Tully will lose six days of vacation for failing to supervise and discipline Trooper Michael Proctor who sent offensive text messages about Read to friends, coworkers, and supervisors, officials said Tuesday.

Brandeis University announces it will waive tuition costs for families making less than $75,000

The Brandeis Commitment program, which will start in the fall of 2025, will also provide grants and scholarships to families earning $200,000 or less, the university said.

‘The fuel load right now is tremendous.’ Could wildfires become our new normal?

In the latest flare-up, scores of firefighters from multiple communities on Tuesday worked to douse the blaze toward the southern perimeter of the Blue Hills near Houghton’s Pond, one of at least 20 that burned throughout the state this week.

Sports

MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

MIAA playoffs: Girls’ and boys’ soccer semifinal scores and finals matchups, plus meet every state champion so far

The MIAA tournaments are crowning champions, keep track of all the scores and game times right here, including the schedule for the football semifinals and soccer finals.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

‘We met the challenge’: And so did Ageless Al Horford when the Celtics needed him most

The Celtics were a far better team with their 38-year-old center on the floor, challenging shots, grabbing key rebounds and knocking down 3-pointers in the 120-117 win.
CELTICS 120, CAVALIERS 117

Behind 33 points from Jayson Tatum, Celtics show they are the team to beat in Eastern Conference by handing Cavaliers first loss

The Celtics dizzied the Cavaliers with an onslaught of 3-pointers over the first two and a half quarters and raced to a 21-point lead that made a romp appear inevitable.
ST. JOHN'S (SHREWSBURY) 3, ST. JOHN'S PREP 2

St. John’s (Shrewsbury) peaking at the right time, reaches Division 1 boys’ soccer final for first time in 17 years

DUXBURY 5, WESTBOROUGH 2

Megan Carney’s hat trick propels Duxbury girls’ soccer to the Division 2 championship

NEWTON NORTH 2, XAVERIAN 1 (SO)

Yes, Newton North, the 31st seed, is dancing to the Division 1 boys’ soccer final

Business

California voters reject measure that would have raised minimum wage to nation-high $18 per hour

Opponents of the measure, including the California Chamber of Commerce, said it would have increased costs, led to higher taxes, and pushed businesses to cut jobs.
talking points

Colgate cited for contaminated water in Tom’s toothpaste

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Mass. bill would make it harder for people to resell tickets to live events. Consumer groups are up in arms.

What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for commerce secretary

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Perspective

The dos and don’ts of grandparenting: From Vicks to surprise haircuts

Cooking

Miso, polenta, and pie: Three ways to elevate corn this season

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Globe Magazine

A woman with cancer needed a miracle from a stranger. A veteran in pain needed one, too.

metro

Could Greenland hold the answer to New England’s drought? Experts warn months of rain needed to break dry cycle.

Most of Massachusetts now in ‘critical’ drought as water levels continue to fall

The price for emergency housing in Mass. may pass $1 billion. A report has 10 ideas to help the strained system.

sports

Alessandro Neyra refuses to let Hingham’s season end in Division 2 boys’ soccer semifinals

Elly Thomas breaks through in Division 5 semifinals, sending Hull girls’ soccer to its first state final

How a four-minute stretch kept Sutton’s four-peat hopes alive and returned them to the Division 4 girls’ soccer final

business

Three ways TikTok might survive a ban, with or without Trump’s help

CVS added Glenview’s Robbins to board under activist pressure

Robots struggle to match warehouse workers on ‘really hard’ jobs

politics

Hacker is said to have gained access to file with damaging testimony about Gaetz

Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean.

Trump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred

Nation

‘Bomb cyclone’ knocks out power and downs trees across northwest US, killing 1

What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Susan Smith to ask parole board for her freedom after serving 30 years for drowning her children

World

US Embassy in Kyiv shuts down after receiving warning of ‘significant’ Russian air attack

Mother of cinematographer killed on set of Alec Baldwin film ‘Rust’ boycotts its world premiere

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

opinion

May I have a word: Beep beep! Horn blowers by any other name

The thought of RFK Jr. leading HHS rocks the public health world

The internet is a Pandora’s box spewing fact and fiction

lifestyle

Bill Belichick’s girlfriend jokes that couple still has ‘burn wounds’ from Tom Brady roast

Honoring heritage in every pour: the first Native women-owned brewery in the US shares culture through craft

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

food & dining

Recipe: For the vegetarians at Thanksgiving, her Indian family’s spinach-tomato rice pilaf is colorful and hearty

A contemporary feast

Recipe: Roasting turkey parts with a spice rub lets you customize the meat for your Thanksgiving guests

travel

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses

The best and worst times to travel for Thanksgiving, according to AAA

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom

Arts

‘I’m building a world,’ says sculptor Funlola Coker

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

MFA installs Alan Michelson’s answer to ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit.’ ‘No one would ever take them for Native American stereotype.’

Books

Cher briefly considered becoming a nun — and nine other surprises from her new memoir

Poems of desire, looking at graffiti, a new bookstore in Quincy

Stephen King refutes rumors he called Elon Musk Trump’s ‘First Lady,’ was kicked off X

Movies

‘Wicked’ defies brevity

‘Gladiator II’ is a very silly sequel, but only Denzel Washington got the memo

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

Television

A Lara Croft for the ages

‘Morning Joe’ hosts say they visited Trump at Mar-a-Lago: ‘It’s time to do something different’

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

music

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone headline a very collaborative Country Music Association Awards

Post Malone to perform at Gillette Stadium for the first time next summer

Song will remain the same at Charlestown Rehearsal Studios

Theater/Dance

An off-balance ‘Galileo’s Daughter’ at Central Square Theater

Uneven ‘Mindplay’ illustrates the perils of interactivity

Faye Driscoll’s ‘Weathering’ is a fearless journey through flesh and feeling

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

Dallas Long, who won 2 Olympic medals while dominating the shot put in the 1960s, has died at 84

Arthur Frommer, 95, dies; his guidebooks opened travel to the masses

Sim Van der Ryn, early practitioner of sustainable architecture, dies at 89