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As last planned hostage releases begin, mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza

Hamas freed two Russian-Israeli women, Israel said. The release was expected to be followed by the swap of 10 more hostages in Gaza for 30 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Amid concerns about antisemitism on campus, Department of Education opens investigation into HarvardPro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Boston City Council meeting

Turtleboy blogger could face more charges in witness intimidation case involving Karen Read trial, special prosecutor says

Aidan T. Kearney, the blogger behind the Turtleboy website, could soon face new criminal charges for his actions toward prosecution witnesses in the Karen Read murder case, according to the special prosecutor who has already filed nine criminal charges against him.
Cover-up claims, conspiracies, and a controversial blogger: A full breakdown of the Karen Read case

Magician pleads guilty to abusing child in Cambodia, transferring illicit images

A Sutton man who worked for more than two decades as a magician pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges.

Mother of man charged with shooting three college students of Palestinian descent in Burlington, Vt., speaks out
Jason J. Eaton was charged with attempted murder in connection with the shootings. Investigators are trying to determine if the attack was a hate crime.

Families of wounded Palestinian students speak out

‘It’s frankly shameful.’ Mass. Legislature closes out least productive period in decades.

Lawmakers have failed to move proposals to Governor Maura Healey’s desk that would address some of the state’s most pressing issues.

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

With her frail husband as a silent witness, Rosalynn Carter was celebrated by her family and closest friends at her funeral in Plains, Ga., the same tiny town where she and Jimmy Carter were born.

What a tail: In widely shared video, man records rat crawling up his leg in Fort Point

Waltham software firm expanding with $2 billion deal

Tell us: Do you live in a new apartment building in Greater Boston? We want to hear about it.

The sailboat, the skateboarder, and the shipwreck Gloucester was left to clean up

“We’ll never see this guy again,” said T.J. Ciarametaro, the Gloucester harbormaster, after the wreck.

Boston Beer Co. scores a win on lawsuit over Truly hard seltzer sales
A court ruled that the maker of Sam Adams did not mislead its investors by hyping sales of its Truly hard seltzer in 2021.

Shareholder lawsuits are common. Here’s what makes the one at Tree House Brewing unique.

The case is a face-off between a minority shareholder, Eric Granger, and the duo that owns 98 percent of the successful brewery.

We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

A few weeks back, our restaurant critic, Devra First, went looking for the best Italian sandwiches around Boston. Then we turned the tables and asked Globe readers to weigh in. They had a lot to say.
Discussion: Where's your favorite place to get an Italian sandwich in Boston?4 pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

A Jewish tavern in Somerville and a Rhode Island seafood spot made the cut.

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The way the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is set up now, there are no winners
Instead of reproducing the soccer model, the NBA has just repackaged regular-season games with bad floors, bad feelings, and point-padding victories.

Here’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout round

Familiar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game

"I’m not going to make any announcements on our lineup at any position,” said the coach, following the same script he used last week before the Giants game.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Sunny skies arrive on Thursday before rainy weather greets the weekend

Yesterday’s high temperature of only 40 degrees in Boston continued the trend of below average temperatures for the month.
Mayor Wu on Boston’s winter: ‘We will be prepared for anything’

Two California sea lions join exhibit at New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium welcomed two California sea lions from Alabama earlier this year.
LOVE LETTERS

Can this couple rekindle their spark by reliving a relationship milestone?

After 20 years, they are on “icy terms.” Meredith has some ideas to help change that.
Opinion
IDEAS | JOSHUA PEDERSON

Don’t draft horrible people for your fantasy sports team

I won’t add domestic abusers and other morally compromised players to my roster. If only real league coaches and owners would do the same.
RENÉE GRAHAM

Donald Trump’s un-wonderful life

SCOT LEHIGH

Giving consumers a choice when buying their electricity

EDITORIAL

Expand the South Boston convention center? Close the Hynes? City’s convention authority needs a vision.

JEFF JACOBY

The inescapable conundrum of anonymous speech

Beyond the Gilded Gate

Reimagining an American ideal

California is trying to tackle its housing crisis by rethinking the traditional single-family home. Why isn’t Massachusetts?

Explore the project

More recent News

‘Girls5eva’ fan club may grow after show’s revival on Netflix
Filming of the third season wrapped before the WGA and SAG-AFTA strikes, and star Sara Bareilles recently told The Wrap that she’s hoping for an early 2024 premiere.

Rob Reiner teases details of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel

The ‘right thing to do.’ YMCA opens doors to migrant families sleeping in MBTA office building

State officials and the YMCA of Greater Boston said Wednesday they are providing daytime services at the Chinatown Y for migrant families who are sleeping in converted conference rooms at the state’s transportation building.

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White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award
The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny’s 3-year reign
According to Spotify Wrapped, Taylor Swift was 2023's most-streamed artist globally, raking in more than 26.1 billion streams since January 1.

Baby girl injured in North Andover crash has died, officials say

Troopers are investigating "distraction on the part of the operator as a potential cause" of the crash, a State Police spokesperson said.

ADDRESS
Home of the Week: For less than $600k, a three-bedroom Roslindale condo
The unit, which has been completely renovated, comes with a private deck and three parking spots.

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‘I feel reborn’: One man’s fight to overcome addiction after living at Mass. and Cass

Miguel Pagan is determined to fulfill a promise he made to his mother to get off heroin, yet the pull of his old life remains strong.

Cover-up claims, conspiracies, and a controversial blogger: A full breakdown of the Karen Read case
Last week, a boisterous crowd of Canton residents voted for an outside review of its police department. It was just the latest dramatic development in a murder case filled with controversy, conspiracy accusations, and runaway speculation and theories.

Coming soon: ‘Nightmare in Mission Hill,’ the true story of the Charles Stuart case
For two years, a team of Globe reporters investigated the case. What they found reveals hard truths, unveils explosive new findings, and changes the narrative of a story long cemented in Boston’s lore.

AS I SEE IT
How well do you know Boston?
The Boston area is full of iconic sights and scenes. How well do you know them?

Culture & Lifestyle

‘American Sports Story’ cast shapes up for Aaron Hernandez FX series

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world

Tess Gerritsen spies literary opportunity in the unexpected

Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ brings classic holiday magic

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JOAN VENNOCHI

More rabbis are calling for Israel-Hamas cease-fire

MARCELA GARCÍA

A collision with Boston City Hall over Wu’s car accident

EDITORIAL

Cannabis worker’s death cries for improved workplace safety rules

William Lefebvre and Victoria Wisniewski

Gen Z takes a seat — and sets the table — at COP28

Uri Dromi

A UN refugee agency has been perpetuating the problem of Palestinian refugees

IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

Two California sea lions join exhibit at New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium welcomed two California sea lions from Alabama earlier this year.

Turtleboy blogger could face more charges in witness intimidation case involving Karen Read trial, special prosecutor says

Aidan T. Kearney, the blogger behind the Turtleboy website, could soon face new criminal charges for his actions toward prosecution witnesses in the Karen Read murder case, according to the special prosecutor who has already filed nine criminal charges against him.

Businesses where George Floyd was killed sue Minneapolis, saying police are not protecting the area

Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business.

Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82

An acclaimed and adventurous photographer, Larry Fink's subjects ranged from family portraits and political satire to working class lives and the elite of show business and Manhattan society.

Sports

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White Sox pitcher and cancer survivor Liam Hendriks wins Tony Conigliaro Award

The Red Sox have presented the award annually since 1990 to players who have overcome adversity in the manner of the late Conigliaro.
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Jim Montgomery on the slumping Bruins: ‘We’ve just been an easy team to play against’

The coach made no lineup changes, other than some line juggling, as the team went back to work at practice after three straight losses.
D5 SUPER BOWL: FOXBOROUGH VS. HANOVER

Previewing and predicting the Division 5 Super Bowl: Foxborough vs. Hanover

With QB Ben Salzi (36 TDs) at the controls, top-seeded Hanover (11.1) is averaging 36.6 ppg. under first-year coach Brian Kelliher. Foxborough (11-1) is yielding 7.3 ppg for 42-year coach Jack Martinelli.
D5 SUPER BOWL: FOXBOROUGH VS. HANOVER

Numbering 11 in all, captains have played a sizable role for Foxborough and Hanover in drive to Gillette

Scituate facing ‘huge mountain to climb’ against Duxbury’s punishing run game powered by Alex Barlow in Division 4 Super Bowl

D4 SUPER BOWL: DUXBURY VS. SCITUATE

Previewing and predicting the Division 4 Super Bowl: Duxbury vs. Scituate

Business

Tell us: Do you live in a new apartment building in Greater Boston? We want to hear about it.

We’re looking for people who rent in buildings that are two or three years old — or newer — in or around Boston to talk about what they pay, what they get in terms of amenities and location, and what they think about where they live.

Businesses where George Floyd was killed sue Minneapolis, saying police are not protecting the area

Several stores at the location where George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police in 2020 have sued the city, accusing it of neglecting the area and hurting business.

Boston Beer Co. scores a win on lawsuit over Truly hard seltzer sales

RI NEWS

Majority of R.I. residents say cost of living is becoming harder to afford, according to survey

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PERSPECTIVE

The Globe’s film critic picks 6 holiday movies that are actually good

MISS CONDUCT

My in-laws helped repay my student loan. How do I thank them?

winter travel

30 tiny, perfect things about winter in New England

Winter travel

New England ski resorts are rolling out upgrades this winter. Here’s what you should know.

metro

In New Hampshire, Nikki Haley’s support seems only to be growing

The ‘right thing to do.’ YMCA opens doors to migrant families sleeping in MBTA office building

Mayor Wu on Boston’s winter: ‘We will be prepared for anything’

sports

Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque

Here’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout round

Familiar drill at quarterback: Bill Belichick will not name his starter for Sunday’s game

business

Home of the Week: For less than $600k, a three-bedroom Roslindale condo

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary

10 things to know before you buy in a community association

politics

Families of American hostages in Gaza describe their anguish and call on US government for help

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

In New Hampshire, Nikki Haley’s support seems only to be growing

Nation

Businesses where George Floyd was killed sue Minneapolis, saying police are not protecting the area

Biden targets Representative Boebert in her district in a fresh political attack on Republicans

Kansas unveiled a new blue and gold license plate. People hated it and now it’s back to square one.

World

As last planned hostage releases begin, mediators aim to extend Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza

The world economy will slow next year because of inflation, high rates and war, OECD says

Gay couple in Nepal becomes the 1st to officially register same-sex marriage in the country

opinion

Donald Trump’s un-wonderful life

May I have a word: Lost and found

Cannabis worker’s death cries for improved workplace safety rules

lifestyle

Why extended warranties aren’t necessary

With White House holiday decorations, Jill Biden wanted holiday visitors to feel like kids again

Vermilion Theater presents ‘God of Carnage’ as a Mandarin and English production

food & dining

Two New England eateries make Esquire’s list of best new restaurants in America

We asked Globe readers to tell us where to find the best Italian sandwiches. Here’s what they said.

4 pop-up restaurants worth checking out in Rhode Island in December 2023

travel

New England ski resorts are rolling out upgrades this winter. Here’s what you should know.

How to act like a rude jerk while traveling. (But please don’t.)

Shelby Acosta on having curves, scoring a deal, and the appeal of airport food

Arts

The rooms where it happened: A new MFA show looks at photographers’ studios

Stolen . . . or saved? Professor accuses late minister of pilfering Edward Hopper artwork now at MFA.

At the National Gallery, a clear sign of contemporary Indigenous art on the rise

Books

Sam Wasson, author of new Francis Ford Coppola biography, likes a good doorstopper

Louise Kennedy, in ‘The End of the World Is a Cul de Sac,’ populates her stories with wit, grit, and heartbreak

Andrew Pettegree looks at ways in which books have been weaponized in ‘The Book at War’

Movies

Rob Reiner teases details of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel

‘Maestro’ presents master challenge for director, star Bradley Cooper

Salem Film Festival spotlights documentary films from around the world

Television

‘Girls5eva’ fan club may grow after show’s revival on Netflix

‘American Sports Story’ cast shapes up for Aaron Hernandez FX series

A world at war in season 4 of ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

music

Long absent from the concert stage, Mistle Thrush’s Valerie Forgione returns with a new identity and sound

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of 2023, ending Bad Bunny’s 3-year reign

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music’s 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift, SZA also lead streaming lists

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ brings classic holiday magic

Two Broadway legends with staying power: ‘Chicago’ and composer John Kander

For these superstar queens, the holidays are anything but a drag

Health

In R.I., there’s a lack of dentists caring for patients with special needs. This program is trying to change that.

R.I. attorney general sues Prospect Medical Holdings, says his concern for its hospitals is ‘greater than it has ever been’

‘I never realized what people go through’: Doctor and former hospital CEO with Stage 4 cancer calls for greater empathy in medicine

Obituaries

Larry Fink, photographer who contrasted social classes, dead at 82

Novelist Tim Dorsey, who mixed comedy and murder in his Serge A. Storms stories, dies at 62

Judge Baron H. Martin, a groundbreaking Black lawyer for MBTA, dies at 97