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Amid tension around protests, ‘No Kings’ demonstration draws big crowd but little trouble

The demonstration on Boston Common was one of hundreds around New England, in the latest and what might be the largest string of protests against President Trump.
‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe nationwide

See photos from ‘No Kings’ protests in Boston, the US, and beyond

Here are some of the top signs from ‘No Kings’ rallies around the country

Feds freeze funding for Cape Cod’s aging bridges due to government shutdown

Trump administration freezes funding putting Cape Cod bridge replacements in flux
‘It’s a clown show’: Thousands of Mass. federal workers face uncertainty amid shutdown

Dartmouth joins other universities in rejecting Trump’s higher education compact

Dartmouth rejected a proposal by the Trump administration for preferential federal funding treatment in exchange for upholding President Trump's priorities.
US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Should Jayson Tatum attempt return to the Celtics this season? NBA analysts weigh in.

The consensus was a resounding no, except from one former Celtic.
KEVIN CULLEN

Love on a (lobster) roll

The calendar says summer ended weeks ago. But everybody in Maine knows summer in New England doesn’t really end until they sell the last lobster roll of the season at McLoons Lobster Shack.

Here’s what it feels like to sit in the pit during a performance of ‘Hamilton’

Down in the orchestra pit, after beat one of a musical, there will be no break, other than intermission.

Karolien Florijn first Dutchwoman to win championship singles at Head Of The Charles

She dethroned two-time defending titlist Michelle Sechser, and her boyfriend, Finn Hamill, retained his men's championship.
Your guide to watching the Head of the Charles

Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts

Graham Platner, a Democrat running for Maine's US Senate seat, downplayed the challenges service members face in reporting sexual assault on Reddit in 2013.

Vermont state senator to resign over offensive messages in GOP chat

Samuel Douglass, an Orleans County Republican, defended his actions but said the blowback he’d faced had imperiled the safety and wellbeing of his family.

Betsy Shure Gross, Brookline environmental activist who championed Olmsted’s parks, dies at 85
"My favorite expression is, ‘It can’t be done,’” Ms. Gross said of her environmental activism. “I take that as a personal challenge."

Eastern Bank’s Bob Rivers: We’re not for sale

That’s the message the Boston bank’s executive chair conveyed in response to a Reuters report that an investor in Eastern’s holding company is pushing for changes.

One scandal too many forces UK monarchy to sideline Prince Andrew after years of tabloid fodder

Andrew said on Friday that he had agreed to give up use of his last remaining royal titles amid continuing allegations.

These four Newport hotels are the best in the world, according to the Michelin Guide

Woman hospitalized after early morning shooting on Cape Cod

Hunters find two bodies and suicide note in Freetown State Forest, officials say

World Cup

Can President Trump have World Cup soccer matches removed from Boston? FIFA says he just might have a say in the matter.

The president said he could take action if he felt “unsafe conditions” and public safety concerns in Boston warranted it.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Golfer’s gem or joke? What I learned from 18 holes at America’s ‘worst’ course

A writer tees off to find out what’s gone wrong at Weston’s Leo J. Martin Memorial Golf Course.
The Big Day

For Little Sage Chef Tony Susi and event manager Maria Linquata of the Quin, friendship was the first course

They met while working in the kitchen at Stir in 2019; this September they wed at Herb Lyceum in Groton with a bash for 250 guests.
Opinion
IDEAS | GWEN EGAN

Get over yourself and throw a party

Why is getting a group together at someone’s place becoming so rare? I blame self-care culture.
Carine Hajjar

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time, protesters

EDITORIAL

Hegseth’s war on the press now a losing battle — for him

IDEAS | Olivia Campbell

I was mixing up and forgetting words — was I losing my mind?

LETTERS

Strained bedfellows: Moulton vs. Markey, Mills vs. Collins

More recent News

US claims Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire

If the attack takes place, it “would constitute a direct and grave violation” of the agreement forged by President Trump to end the two-year war in Gaza, the State Department said.
Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza

Woman accusing Irish firefighter of rape testifies against him in court
"He didn't stop," the woman testified. "He said that I liked it."

Saugus bridge reopens ahead of schedule, authorities say
The bridge was closed to vehicle traffic Wednesday after an inspection revealed cracking deck panels, officials said.

The return of La Niña could mean more erratic winter weather for New England
What does this recurring climate pattern foretell about the frequency of storms and how much snow we could see?

R.I. woman who died after alleged assault at residential school wanted to help ‘kids with troubles,’ friend recalls

Amy Morrell was working at Meadowridge Academy in Swansea when she was allegedly assaulted by a student. She died the next day, authorities said.

Boston commuters wary of MBTA head being named transportation secretary: ‘It seems like two jobs is too many.’

“If he can do both jobs, and if it really is temporary, maybe it’s fine," said Ron Roubenoff, 66, of Brookline. "But at some point, it has to be a choice between the two.”

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The new wave band kept their material sharp during a dynamic and urgent performance in Boston.

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Betsy Shure Gross, Brookline environmental activist who championed Olmsted’s parks, dies at 85

"My favorite expression is, ‘It can’t be done,’” Ms. Gross said of her environmental activism. “I take that as a personal challenge."

See photos from ‘No Kings’ protests in Boston, the US, and beyond

“No Kings” demonstrations were planned across New England, the nation, and the world on Saturday, joining a string of protests against the Trump administration.

Here are some of the top signs from ‘No Kings’ rallies around the country

Many protestors rallied while dressed in costumes and carrying signs that critiqued President Trump’s policies, namely on immigration and crime. Others held signs that denounced fascism.

Amid tension around protests, ‘No Kings’ demonstration draws big crowd but little trouble

The demonstration on Boston Common was one of hundreds around New England, in the latest and what might be the largest string of protests against President Trump.

Sports

UConn 38, Boston College 23

UConn’s Joe Fagnano throws for four touchdowns at Alumni Stadium as BC looks lifeless in another ugly loss

The possibility of BC (1-6) finishing the season with one win or fewer for the first time since 1978 is becoming more and more real. 
AVALANCHE 4, BRUINS 1

Bruins swept away by Avalanche in third straight loss

Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals to pace league-leading Colorado, which improved to 5-0-1.
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Johnny Beecher finally gets the call, scores in return as Marco Sturm mixes up Bruins forward lines

Coming off back-to-back losses, the new Bruins coach chose to switch up his attack options for Saturday's showdown at the Avalanche.
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All the milestones — 2,000 assists, 300 wins, single-game scoring record — and more among 6 high school takeaways

high school football roundup

Saturday’s HS Football Roundup: BB&N caps wild finish with last-second field goal to walk off Milton Academy

Revolution 2, Fire 2

Revolution end second straight no-playoff season with home draw against Fire

Business

BOLD TYPES

Eastern Bank’s Bob Rivers: We’re not for sale

That’s the message the Boston bank’s executive chair conveyed in response to a Reuters report that an investor in Eastern’s holding company is pushing for changes.

Woods Hole seeks to raise $500 million, billed as largest-ever campaign for ocean research

The fundraising campaign comes at a time when federal subsidies for scientific research are being pared back.

Higher Obamacare prices become public in a dozen states

Well-funded AI science startup is putting down roots in Alewife

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A century later, Boston’s Wang Theatre is still packing the house

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Golfer’s gem or joke? What I learned from 18 holes at America’s ‘worst’ course

LOVE LETTERS

Thirteen years after our breakup, my ex and I are trying to work things out. It’s awkward.

PERSPECTIVE

Trump’s $100,000 visa fee closes off vital pipeline of immigrant physicians who care for America’s most vulnerable

metro

Dartmouth joins other universities in rejecting Trump’s higher education compact

‘It’s a clown show’: Tens of thousands of Massachusetts federal workers face uncertainty amid government shutdown

‘No Kings’ protests return to Boston Common with turnout expected to surpass 100,000

sports

Jaromir Jagr is back: At 53, the former NHL great starts his 38th professional season

Karolien Florijn first Dutchwoman to win championship singles at Head Of The Charles

Remembering Steve Scanlon, a coach’s son who built his own 700-win legacy

business

Gold prices topped $4,300 last week. What’s driving the surge?

R.I. single-family home prices have jumped ‘higher and faster than anywhere else’ in the US, report finds

Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it.

politics

US claims Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe as GOP calls them ‘hate America’ rallies

Here are some of the top signs from ‘No Kings’ rallies around the country

Nation

At a fading ‘Island of Misfit Toys,’ zoo animals face a grim fate

Military plans to fire artillery over California freeway on Saturday

Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts

World

Israel says Hamas hands over ‘2 coffins of deceased hostages’ from Gaza

Ukraine braces for new talks without the leverage of new missiles

The spritzes and carbonaras that ate Italy

opinion

Too soon an ancestor — remembering the incomparable D’Angelo

Get over yourself and throw a party

Tylenol, autism, and mom blame

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Two former McLean clinicians are tackling childhood OCD with a new model

My girlfriend’s dad saw me naked

food & dining

Spoonfuls hosts a star-studded fund-raiser; Brick Street Bagels opens

Kenmore Square has seen some turnover. But Row 34 has staying power.

Snowport brings the holiday cheer back to the Seaport next month. Here’s what’s new to eat, drink, and see.

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Jane Austen is turning 250, and England has gotten the party started

Passengers get denied boarding and are stranded overnight

Where to chase the northern lights in Arctic Norway

Arts

A colossal hemlock skeleton on the forest floor and other sculptural surprises at the Clark’s ‘Ground/work’ exhibition

Pressure for the feminine ideal shapes the work of this collage artist

A 1600s cookbook, recipes from one of JFK’s favorite chefs among must-see artifacts at the Culinary Arts Museum.

Books

Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir

Six spooky Stephen King movie and TV adaptations to stream this weekend

Taking in the world’s beauty over one year in a child’s life

Movies

Boston-filmed ‘The Drama,’ starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, gets a release date

GlobeDocs Festival returns with 15 full length feature documentaries

Six spooky Stephen King movie and TV adaptations to stream this weekend

Television

‘Severance’ was immediately uncanny and loaded with promise

‘DMV’ on CBS carries the flag for the old-school network sitcom

Did the American Revolution start in Massachusetts or Rhode Island? Ken Burns tackles the tough question.

music

In Boston, the Psychedelic Furs don’t take their ‘oldies’ status for granted

Dropkick Murphys, Bebe Stockwell, and Couch lead 2025 Boston Music Awards nominations. See the full list.

After an eight-year hiatus, Casey Dienel returns with a new record – and a new perspective

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater lays off six members of its scene shop

Here’s what it feels like to sit in the pit during a performance of ‘Hamilton’

It’s not easy being green, in SpeakEasy’s ‘Lizard Boy’

Health

Young scientists and STEM majors: Tell us how funding cuts are shaping your future

As federal Medicaid restrictions near, Mass. hires an expert at keeping people insured

Gender-affirming treatment under attack: Fenway Health the latest to restrict care

Obituaries

Betsy Shure Gross, Brookline environmental activist who championed Olmsted’s parks, dies at 85

Susan Stamberg, first woman to host a national news program, has died

Former infielder and coach Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81