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Boston Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is subject of federal probe

The nature and circumstances of the probe were not immediately known, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time, according to two people with knowledge of the requests.

South Korean president declares martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activity

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol accused the country’s opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathizing with North Korea and paralyzing the government with anti-state activities.

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes
The suburb is perhaps an early sign that, at least in some communities, the law to make it easier to build apartments and condos is working as intended.

Families push back against claim that Boston Children’s transgender clinic’s practices are ‘reckless’

Families who sought treatment for their children at the clinic shared their experiences with the Globe as a counterweight to what they regard as unfounded concerns about youth gender medicine.

Biden’s pardon of his son exudes ‘white privilege,’ local advocates say

President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, caused some to question the lack of second chances for people of color.

Syrian insurgents capture four central towns as government forces reclaim some territory

The capture of the towns is the latest in the push by insurgents led by the salafi jihadi Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, as well as Turkey-backed opposition fighters.
Money, Power, Inequality

In Hyde Park, residents push for a long awaited dream — a community health center

Forecast | Ken Mahan

An approaching storm may bring Boston its first snowfall of the season. Here’s what to expect.

Police say missing Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily in LA and traveled to Mexico

‘Mortified we just went through this.’ Mass. photographer records racist encounter with passenger on airport shuttle bus in LA.

At MIT, his father studied how he learned as a child. Now, Henry Minsky has his own AI company.

Henry Minsky is carrying on his father's legacy at Somerville-based Leela AI, which analyzes video footage and gives companies recommendations for improving efficiency and safety.

‘I wish they could be here now’: Worcester remembers six firefighters killed 25 years ago in warehouse blaze

The legacy of the Worcester Six remains strong for many in the city.
Photos: Remembering the fatal 1999 Worcester fire

Amid growing ‘news deserts’ in the US, non-traditional media outlets are on the rise
A recently released study by Northwestern University shows steady declines in local news outlets.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Federal health agency ARPA-H has brought nearly $300 million to Mass. in its first year

The awards range from $4 million to develop a “smart” stent that can monitor and transmit data from inside a patient, to $3.5 million to create a disposable “microneedle” drug-delivery device.
Christopher L. Gasper

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

The Colts boast better talent and coaches, in places the Patriots are depressingly deficient. But the Patriots, for all their warts, look like they’ve solved the hardest position to evaluate in professional sports.
ODIE HENDERSON REVIEW | ★

‘Nightbitch’ tries to make fetch happen

Amy Adams plays a stay-at-home mom with anger issues who might be turning into a dog.

What’s the rent where you live? See the latest rental costs in towns around Mass.

See the latest rent estimates and trends for cities and towns in the Greater Boston area.

Tom Brady loses MrBeast $100,000 throwing challenge to a high school quarterback

Florida high schooler Jake Balanovich bested Brady in a competition organized by the YouTube megastar.
MISS CONDUCT

How can I politely avoid spending the holidays at my son’s house

One of my sons has a rocky relationship with his kids, and his new partner is demanding. It makes me dread get togethers.

At Old North Church, there’s an effort to uncover and preserve painted angels — including one named Howard

Paint conservators are revealing and restoring 300-year-old angelic murals at the church that have been covered since 1912.
Opinion
IDEAS | NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

Trump won over Catholics by recognizing their anger

Grievance politics appealed to young Catholic men who were especially eager to undercut progressivism.
EDITORIAL

A father’s love for his son doesn’t require dissing the Justice Department

JOAN VENNOCHI

Mass. and Cass drug and homeless problems move to Boston Common

MARCELA GARCÍA

Let Lawrence experiment with a partially appointed School Committee

Hubert Murray

A day in the life at a Palestinian community center

Globe Santa

Single father is a caregiver, breadwinner – and terminal cancer patient
Globe Santa has a singular goal — to help children celebrate the holidays with gifts — and relies on the generosity of donors.

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Man pulled from burning Middleborough home, taken to hospital

Fire crews rescued the man through the side of 6 Locust St. late Monday night, officials said.

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

“I am totally against the once great and powerful US Steel being bought by a foreign company, in this case Nippon Steel of Japan,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “As President, I will block this deal from happening. Buyer Beware!!!”

Woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Brockton
She sustained serious injuries and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, police said.

‘His actions have left scars on me.’ Victim of alleged serial rapist recalls impact of attack in Boston court.
Alvin R. Campbell Jr. allegedly posed as an Uber driver to target intoxicated women leaving downtown nightspots between 2017 and 2019.

Brian Walshe’s trial on murder charge is set for October
Walshe is charged with killing his wife, Ana, inside their Cohasset home on New Year’s Day 2023. He has been in custody since his arrest shortly after his wife disappeared.

Chef Barbara Lynch to hold estate sale weeks after announcement of restaurant closures, $1.7 million tax lawsuit

In October, Lynch announced she would be closing and selling her remaining restaurants, and the following month she was sued by Boston officials for unpaid property taxes.

‘I have a stab wound, basically’: Mikaela Shiffrin explains bizarre injury after Killington crash
The all-time World Cup wins leader still feels "very lucky to not have worse injuries" after the high-speed crash during the giant slalom competition.

Former Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss reveals he’s ‘battling something’ internal and asks for prayers
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said he is dealing with a health issue and urged men to get checkups and bloodwork done. He did not provide details about his condition.

More than 200 cold-stunned sea turtles have been rescued from Cape Cod and are being treated in Quincy
The turtles washed ashore along Cape Cod Bay, stunned by falling temperatures as winter sets in. About 100 turtles were rescued over the weekend.

Recommended reads

He taught city-building at MIT. Now Boston’s once-and-future chief planner is back with some lessons.

Kairos Shen, back at City Hall as Mayor Michelle Wu’s newly named chief of planning, is bringing a fresh perspective from the lecture hall.

With no more MCAS requirement, graduation standards vary widely among state’s largest districts
Advocates say the range of graduation requirements creates inequitable opportunities for students.

In RFK Jr.’s promise to go after ‘big food,’ some public health officials see a silver lining
Public health experts abhor RFK Jr.'s conspiracy theories but hold out hope he might rein in ultraprocessed foods.

Mass. lawmakers have scrambled for months to tie up loose ends. Some of their knottiest bills are still in limbo.
With a new legislative class slated to take office Jan. 1, a raft of major proposals remain locked in closed-door negotiations or stalled in either chamber, leaving their fate uncertain.

Culture & Lifestyle

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is a banger and a record-breaker. But is it the greatest holiday song ever?

Things to do this holiday season: 53 family-friendly events, shows and concerts, cheery festivals, markets, and more

A new Doris Duke Theatre, doubled in size, rises at Jacob’s Pillow

Audiobooks can change your life; here’s advice for getting started

Special Projects

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

Ryan Normandin

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.

Sarah Sherman-Stokes and Leah Hastings

How Massachusetts can limit ICE enforcement

EDITORIAL

When the foster care system is in the dark

Derek W. Black

With school vouchers, Republican leaders are going against their own voters

Rich Barlow

School vouchers offer mediocre returns on investments

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Forecast | Ken Mahan

An approaching storm may bring Boston its first snowfall of the season. Here’s what to expect.

A fast-moving Alberta Clipper will bring another round of snow to New England, and the Boston area could even see some flakes.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Building clouds as cold pattern continues as winter chill grips New England

Skies should remain mostly sunny throughout the day with a relatively calm northwesterly flow across Boston.

Boston Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is subject of federal probe

The nature and circumstances of the probe were not immediately known, and no criminal charges have been filed at this time, according to two people with knowledge of the requests.
RHODE MAP

Members of R.I. congressional delegation respond with disappointment to Biden pardoning his son, call it ‘a mistake’

“We cannot have a two-tiered justice system where Hunter Biden and Donald Trump can commit crimes without consequence, but the average person gets no such special treatment,” US Representative Seth Magaziner said.

Sports

Tom Brady loses MrBeast $100,000 throwing challenge to a high school quarterback

Florida high schooler Jake Balanovich bested Brady in a competition organized by the YouTube megastar.
high school football

MIAA Super Bowl schedule and guide: How to watch, how to get tickets, and what to know about matchups

The first game is Uxbridge-Mashpee on Dec. 4, and the eight games wrap up with Mansfield-North Attleborough on the night of Dec. 6.
RED WINGS AT BRUINS | 7 P.M. (HULU/ESPN+)

Red Wings at Bruins preview: Detroit facing goalie woes as Boston offense finally heats up

The Bruins have won four of six since firing coach Jim Montgomery on Nov. 19, with no opponent scoring more than three goals after averaging 3.9 in Montgomery’s final seven games.
STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISM PROGRAM

High school sports photos: Student journalists serve up one more helping of Thanksgiving football and fall action

Christopher L. Gasper

Even after Sunday’s loss, Drake Maye has Patriots closer to relevancy than Colts are

BRONCOS 41, BROWNS 32

Offensive bonanza goes Broncos' way despite massive night for Jerry Jeudy in return with Browns

Business

At MIT, his father studied how he learned as a child. Now, Henry Minsky has his own AI company.

Henry Minsky is carrying on his father's legacy at Somerville-based Leela AI, which analyzes video footage and gives companies recommendations for improving efficiency and safety.

Stock market today: US markets quiet after another record; US-China trade relations falter further

The ratcheting up of trade restrictions comes as President-elect Donald Trump has been threatening to sharply raise tariffs on imports from China and other countries.
CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Federal health agency ARPA-H has brought nearly $300 million to Mass. in its first year

BUSINESS

New England shoppers aim to spend less this holiday season as concern about the economy grows

magazine
Globe Magazine

‘Give them a little trouble.’ The women mechanics overhauling the auto industry.

Winter Travel

The best view of the Florida Keys may be through a snorkel mask

Perspective

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

MISS CONDUCT

Settling debates over tips, divvying up leftovers, and an unwanted prayer circle

metro

Providence student, 14, allegedly assaulted teacher, police say

Man pulled from burning Middleborough home, taken to hospital

New England shoppers aim to spend less this holiday season as concern about the economy grows

sports

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren’t about to skip a game vs. the Heat — and it’s that grit that helped the Celtics win

Celtics catch Drew Peterson off guard with unexpectedly big minutes vs. Heat

BU’s Macklin Celebrini and BC’s Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL with San Jose

business

Amid growing ‘news deserts’ in the US, non-traditional media outlets are on the rise

In Lexington, the state’s housing law is on track to produce nearly 1,000 new homes

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

politics

Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do.

Biden ducks questions on his decision to pardon his son Hunter

Trump says he will block acquisition of US Steel by Japanese firm

Nation

Police say missing Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily in LA and traveled to Mexico

Trump says he’ll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend

Amid worry about Trump, calls for career Justice Dept. staff to stay

World

South Korean president declares martial law, accusing opposition of anti-state activity

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

China bans exports of gallium and other key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

opinion

When the foster care system is in the dark

In Newton, we tried an experiment in educational equity. It has failed.

Pensions vs. classrooms: Rising retirement costs are squeezing Massachusetts education

lifestyle

How to sum up 2024? The Oxford University Press word of the year is 'brain rot'

My husband is miserable at work

More than 100 New England wedding vendors band together for the LGBTQ community post-election

food & dining

Recipe: Taralli, Italian olive oil crackers shaped into rings, are made by nonne all over Puglia

Got a foodie on your list? Here are some gift box ideas.

Recipe: Toss a bowl of dark salad greens, grapes, and walnuts with blue cheese dressing

travel

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That’s a record.

Getting an airport Uber has become an absolute obstacle course

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season.

Arts

Florida photographically, then and now

‘I’m actually doing art on people,’ says Salem’s Tallboy

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong

Books

Rachel Howzell Hall loves books about shipwrecks and cults

In Christopher Bollen’s ‘Havoc,’ an unlikely pair of criminals

Author readings around Boston through Dec. 7

Movies

‘Nightbitch’ tries to make fetch happen

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s co-writer on hit films, dies at 85

Earl Holliman, rugged screen presence, dies at 96

Television

‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ never quite takes flight

In praise of villainy: When it comes to TV dramas, bad is good

This week’s TV: Catch a Winston Churchill docuseries and Keira Knightley in a spy thriller

music

Alison Krauss + Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas to tour for first time since 2015

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings didn’t need showbiz flare for a powerful show

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas’ is a banger and a record-breaker. But is it the greatest holiday song ever?

Theater/Dance

Jinkx and DeLa want their show to be a home for the holidays

Expect 250 costume changes to tell the story of ‘Rosemary’s Baby Jesus’

Louis C.K. to perform surprise show in Lynn

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

Peter Westbrook, pathbreaking Olympic fencer, dies at 72

Marshall Brickman, Woody Allen’s co-writer on hit films, dies at 85

Former My Chemical Romance drummer Bob Bryar dies at age 44