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Peter Abraham | On baseball

If Red Sox really want a No. 1 starting pitcher, they’re going to have to make an uncomfortable decision. And soon.

Baseball is a lucrative business that operates without a salary cap, and Max Fried is the latest reminder the Red Sox are getting lapped by the likes of Steve Cohen and Hal Steinbrenner.
Top free-agent starter Max Fried chooses Yankees over Red Sox on record eight-year contract

Forecast | Ken Mahan
New England’s looking at a washout Wednesday with potent storm set to deliver heavy rain, whipping winds
Soaking rain is forecast in two big waves Wednesday with occasional thunderstorms and the potential for flooding.

Dave Epstein: Spring in December? Surge of warmth will envelope the region just as rain sets in.

These maps show how much precipitation this storm will bring tonight into Wednesday

The rain will become heavy throughout the day tomorrow, accompanied by strong gusty winds and localized flooding.

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO denied bail, contests extradition to N.Y.
Luigi Mangione emerged from a patrol car, spun toward reporters, and shouted something partly unintelligible referring to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” while deputies pushed him inside.

From wealth and success to murder suspect, the life of Luigi Mangione took a hard turnSuspect in CEO’s killing read self-help books, the Unabomber’s manifesto, and ‘The Lorax,’ according to reports
Patriots

The best and worst of Eliot Wolf’s personnel moves for the Patriots

Eight starts into his rookie year, Drake Maye certainly looks the part of a franchise quarterback.
Patriots are releasing wide receiver K.J. OsbornPatriots adding kicker John Parker Romo to practice squad

THE FINE PRINT
She leased a defective Jeep hybrid for more than $60,000. The state’s Lemon Law couldn’t help her. Here’s what she did.
Plus: unloading a timeshare that is no longer wanted, a cautionary tale on buying Keto gummies online, and a suggestion for greater protection of senior citizens.

SHERYL JULIAN

You invited them to dinner and now they’re telling you everything they won’t eat. Here’s how to handle it.

What do you do when the list of what a guest will not eat is longer than the things they do eat?
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

JetBlue announces new Boston routes to Edinburgh and Madrid. TAP to begin direct flights from Boston to Porto.

Over the past year, JetBlue has been cutting less profitable routes and beefing up leisure travel and seasonal routes.

Boston Mayor Wu’s loss on tax proposal marks latest setback in ongoing fight against the powerful real estate industry

As Wu readies herself to campaign for reelection next year, it remains to be seen whether she will face any fallout from aggrieved residents who will likely see their property taxes go up.
Adrian Walker: Wu’s tax defeat carries a harsh lesson

Worried about Boston’s coming property tax increase? Tell us why.

Cambridge interim superintendent recommends closing an elementary school after year ends

The Kennedy-Longfellow Elementary School in East Cambridge, which serves about 200 students, most with high needs, has struggled with low enrollment and low test scores.

Suffolk faculty voting to censure president over pay, academic program concerns

Hundreds of professors said leaders of the downtown Boston institution have left them out of decisions about academic programming and their own compensation.

Israel, seeing an opportunity, demolishes Syria’s military assets
Hundreds of airstrikes had leveled military assets across Syria, taking out the navy, chemical weapons development sites, aircraft, weapons depots, and air defense systems.

Trump says he’ll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece

Trump made a flurry of job announcements on Tuesday, including tapping Andrew Ferguson to replace FTC chair Lina Khan.
Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors

L.L. Bean said it plans to lay off dozens of employees, citing ‘fluctuating retail landscape’

The layoffs affect about 50 to 75 people, the company said.

The DOJ issued a scathing report of Worcester police. Here are top takeways.

The Justice Department alleged Worcester police engaged in a “pattern or practice” of sexual misconduct involving women suspected of prostitution.
Worcester police had sex with suspected prostitutes, Justice Department investigation finds

New Revere police officer arraigned on drunken driving charge

The 24-year-old officer graduated from the Lowell Police Academy in October. He resigned from the department on Tuesday.

Man shot at Newton pro-Israel rally faces assault and battery charge, records show

Caleb Gannon, 32, allegedly ran across the street and “jumped on” Scott Hayes as he and other pro-Israel demonstrators rallied on Sept. 12.

McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon; colleague says he is ‘fine’

Quincy man sentenced to 18 months for nearly $3 million tax fraud scheme, officials say

High school student grabbed by older man in Shrewsbury, police seeking suspect

After rear-ending, pushing car into Stoughton building, woman allegedly struck vehicle several times with metal pipe, police say

‘A new beginning’: Owner of Lewiston, Maine, bar targeted in shooting seals deal on new restaurant

“I’ll never forget any of them, or what happened,” former pool hall owner Kathy Lebel said. “But somehow we have to find the resiliency to move forward.”

Meet Boston’s newest professional team: The Guard of the upcoming Women’s Lacrosse League

Former Boston College star Charlotte North will captain the Guard, one of four teams in the new 6-on-6 league begun by the men's Premier Lacrosse League.
ON BASKETBALL | GARY WASHBURN

During their break, the Celtics learned the Grizzlies’ 3-point strategy not likely to be an anomaly

The Grizzlies targeted Jrue Holiday, who took a career-high 17 3-pointers but made only four in a 127-121 loss, which caught the Celtics off guard.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

How courts are tackling America’s post-truth provocateurs

Despite wins against Dinesh D’Souza, Rudy Giuliani, and Alex Jones, the overall situation in post-truth America isn’t encouraging.
Glen Johnson

John Kerry’s enduring impact on US diplomacy

RENÉE GRAHAM

This holiday season’s most talked about gift — presidential pardons

MARCELA GARCÍA

Transparency in question: Fernandes Anderson’s culture of secrecy

ALAN WIRZBICKI

When the Mass Pike viaduct comes down in Allston, what will go up?

Globe Santa

However hard they look, the job offers aren’t coming

Massachusetts workers are facing a worse labor market than they did last holiday season.
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The Globe podcast

First episode of ‘The Harvard Plan’ unpacks Claudine Gay’s short, troubled tenure as president

The historic appointment of Harvard’s first Black female president was one of the most troubled chapters in its history.

More recent News

‘She was the center of gravity’: Gloria Fox, longest-serving Black woman lawmaker in Mass. history, remembered at funeral service
Fox was first elected to the Massachusetts State House in 1985.

State Police helicopter finds missing 78-year-old man with dementia, authorities say

The man went missing after walking into the woods with his brother at 6 a.m., having made plans to meet back up before dusk, officials said.

She won the Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic. A Food Network championship was even sweeter.
We caught up with Debi Lindsey-Morrison of Marion to talk about all things cookie.

‘Conjuring House’ cited after operating without a license, R.I. police say
The spooky attraction continued to accept visitors even after its entertainment license expired last month, officials allege.

‘There are more of us than them.’ After enduring racist tirade at airport, Mass. family bolstered by outpouring of support.
“The reason we love this country is because it is a melting pot,” Pervez Taufiq said in an interview. “To deride someone for their differences is the exact opposite thing of what this country is about.”

Judge dismisses witness intimidation charges against Karen Read supporter who left rubber ducks, counterfeit bills in Canton
The man allegedly targeted witnesses and promoted what authorities described as a “conspiracy theory” about the case outside their homes and businesses.

Eversource says Connecticut’s utility rate crackdown could affect Mass. and N.H. customers

Credit rating agency S&P Global reduced its grades on Monday for Eversource and several operating subsidiaries, potentially driving up their borrowing costs.

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case

An official says former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted to kill himself but failed to do so.

Man who jumped a desk to attack a Nevada judge in the courtroom is sentenced

Deobra Redden was ordered on Tuesday to serve between 26 and 65 years in a Nevada prison for the attack on Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, KLAS-TV in Las Vegas reported.

Recommended reads

Money, Power, Inequality

Roxbury, Mattapan, and parts of Jamaica Plain could have become a separate Black majority city. Here’s what happened.

Though a ballot measure to make parts of Black Boston its own city failed twice at the polls, the root themes of the movement have survived nearly 40 years later.

‘The largest curve ball’: Tax lawsuit jeopardizes sales of Barbara Lynch’s No. 9 Park and B&G Oysters restaurants
The city’s lawsuit for $1.7 million in unpaid personal property taxes highlights the disarray that Lynch left behind and the challenges that her restaurants face in surviving the collapse of her empire.

Nantucket power outage during holiday stroll hits businesses hard: ‘That’s literally our Super Bowl’
The outage on Saturday hit key streets in the historic downtown, dimming businesses owners’ hopes for a profitable holiday weekend during the 50th annual Nantucket Christmas Stroll.

Cancellation of kids’ asthma medication continues to cause turmoil for Mass. families
Insurance authorizations and scarce options continue to haunt children with asthma in Massachusetts.

Culture & Lifestyle

Nearly 60 years on, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is the holiday gift that keeps on giving

Martin Pearlman’s final ‘Messiah’ as Boston Baroque leader nails the high notes

How a six-year ‘situationship’ built love to last a lifetime

Golden Globes 2025: See the full list of nominees

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

JEFF JACOBY

Argentina’s capitalist counterrevolution is off to a good start

Mary Ann D'Urso

My cat, my everything

Clare McCann

How Trump can overhaul higher ed

Ryan Normandin

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

EDITORIAL

Wu deserves credit for free museum program expansion

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Boston Mayor Wu’s loss on tax proposal marks latest setback in ongoing fight against the powerful real estate industry

As Wu readies herself to campaign for reelection next year, it remains to be seen whether she will face any fallout from aggrieved residents who will likely see their property taxes go up.

Cambridge interim superintendent recommends closing an elementary school after year ends

The Kennedy-Longfellow Elementary School in East Cambridge, which serves about 200 students, most with high needs, has struggled with low enrollment and low test scores.

Shuntaro Tanikawa, poet and translator of ‘Peanuts,’ dies at 92

Mr. Tanikawa was a revered figure in Japan, not just in literary circles but also among casual readers. It was not uncommon to see commuters reading his books on the subway.

‘A new beginning’: Owner of Lewiston, Maine, bar targeted in shooting seals deal on new restaurant

“I’ll never forget any of them, or what happened,” former pool hall owner Kathy Lebel said. “But somehow we have to find the resiliency to move forward.”

Sports

college basketball

Brockton’s AJ Dybantsa, projected top pick in 2026 NBA Draft, announces commitment to BYU

Dybantsa announced his decision on ESPN’s “First Take” alongside host Stephen A. Smith.
BASEBALL

Rocky Colavito, nine-time All-Star and beloved Cleveland slugger, dies at 91

In eight seasons with the Indians, Colavito hit 190 homers and drove in 574 runs. He is 12th on the club’s career homers list and was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2006.
LACROSSE

Meet Boston’s newest professional team: The Guard of the upcoming Women’s Lacrosse League

Former Boston College star Charlotte North will captain the Guard, one of four teams in the new 6-on-6 league begun by the men's Premier Lacrosse League.
Peter Abraham | On baseball

If Red Sox really want a No. 1 starting pitcher, they’re going to have to make an uncomfortable decision. And soon.

Red Sox notebook

Red Sox make Aroldis Chapman signing official

ON BASKETBALL | GARY WASHBURN

During their break, the Celtics learned the Grizzlies’ 3-point strategy not likely to be an anomaly

Business

Trump says he’ll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece

Trump made a flurry of job announcements on Tuesday, including tapping Andrew Ferguson to replace FTC chair Lina Khan.
talking points

US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Worried about Boston’s coming property tax increase? Tell us why.

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO denied bail, contests extradition to N.Y.

magazine
Top Places to Work

‘Certificate of appreciation’? Meh. How about a peaceful break room or Pie Day instead.

Top Places to Work

A new buddy system for the WFH era

2024

Top Places to Work in Massachusetts: Explore all four winners lists

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Dec. 9 - 15

metro

Wu’s tax defeat carries a harsh lesson

Spring in December? Surge of warmth will envelope the region just as rain sets in.

Survey offers insights into health, discrimination reported by LGBTQIA+ Rhode Islanders

sports

Inaugural BOS Nation FC team builder Domènec Guasch embraces challenges of NWSL’s new rules with a clear plan

With pace and energy, Duxbury girls’ hockey is embracing the challenge of defending its Division 2 title

Bob Cousy, 96, receives a 2024 championship ring from the Celtics

business

Suspect in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO appeared in court. Here’s how it unfolded.

For now, ‘Dreamers’ will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states

Kroger’s $24.6 billion Albertsons deal blocked by judge

politics

Trump says he’ll name Andrew Ferguson head of FTC and Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece

DA suggests judge could permanently halt Trump’s hush-money case while upholding his conviction

McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon; colleague says he is ‘fine’

Nation

Man who jumped a desk to attack a Nevada judge in the courtroom is sentenced

Celebrities and coastal residents flee from wind-driven wildfire in Malibu

Wildfire roars into wealthy Malibu, forcing evacuations

World

Ex-defense chief in South Korea tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law case

Israeli warplanes pound Syria as troops reportedly advance deeper into the country

Thousands scour Syria’s most horrific prison but find no sign of their loved ones

opinion

I fled Assad’s brutal regime in Syria. Will his replacement be any better?

My cat, my everything

How Trump can overhaul higher ed

lifestyle

How a six-year ‘situationship’ built love to last a lifetime

Who doesn’t love a bargain? Here’s how to be a smarter shopper this holiday season.

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

food & dining

She won the Cape Cod Holiday Baking Classic. A Food Network championship was even sweeter.

Despite changing appetites, student-run vegetarian Earthfoods carries on at UMass

Recipe: The bistro favorite steak au poivre has never gone out of style

travel

JetBlue announces new Boston routes to Edinburgh and Madrid. TAP to begin direct flights from Boston to Porto.

How a stowaway at JFK airport made it all the way to Paris

On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections

Arts

Impressionism’s 150th, an anniversary more absent than present

Harvard’s Peabody museum returns Native American burial remains

Florida photographically, then and now

Books

Shuntaro Tanikawa, poet and translator of ‘Peanuts,’ dies at 92

Nikki Giovanni, who explored Black life in verse, dies at 81

Suspect in CEO’s killing read self-help books, the Unabomber’s manifesto, and ‘The Lorax,’ according to reports

Movies

‘Anora’ takes home top prize from Boston Society of Film Critics

Golden Globes 2025: See the full list of nominees

Golden Globe nominations are Monday. Here’s what to look for.

Television

Nearly 60 years on, ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ is the holiday gift that keeps on giving

Trump’s choice for transportation secretary was once on ‘The Real World: Boston.’ We binged the season.

‘Frontline’ explores the leadup to the Lewiston massacre

music

Spotify removes playlists referencing killing of healthcare CEO, per report

Martin Pearlman’s final ‘Messiah’ as Boston Baroque leader nails the high notes

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering her own record, grossing an estimated $2.2 billion

Theater/Dance

Gold Dust Orphans apply their trademark touch to a horror classic

Alex Oliva spins a story in ‘NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’

Dance and narrative combine in ‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’

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

Shuntaro Tanikawa, poet and translator of ‘Peanuts,’ dies at 92

Merv Rettenmund, outfielder who won World Series titles with the Orioles and Reds, dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, who explored Black life in verse, dies at 81