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December 5, 2023

The pressure builds and a police manhunt envelopes Mission Hill

After the shooting of Charles and Carol Stuart, the police descended on Mission Hill.

‘There’s no way to sugarcoat it.’ The state’s first climate report card is out, and the grades are mixed.
There is a long, potholed road ahead to get to the state’s near-term targets for the years 2025 and 2030.

Cambodian Americans in Mass. remember Henry Kissinger as man who destroyed their country
To some Cambodian Americans in Massachusetts and across the country, Henry Kissinger was the man who paved the way for the rise of a genocidal regime in their home country.

Investors snagged 1 in 5 homes for sale in Greater Boston, worsening housing crisis, report finds

In recent years, smaller local operators scooped up two-families and triple-deckers, driving up the cost of once relatively affordable housing.

Israel, expanding offensive, tells more in Gaza to evacuate

Amid a barrage of airstrikes, Israel sharply expanded its evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in preparation for an expected ground invasion in the southern part of the territory.
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LETTERS

Generation to generation, hope runs smack into harsh realities

What is the self- and species-destructive flaw that sets us at each other’s throats once the traumatic experience of prior generations has dimmed in memory?
LETTERS

In annual gathering, Indigenous protesters mischaracterize Israel

To employ historical amnesia by calling Israel a "a settler colonial state" is an insult.
LETTERS

The Constitution is not optional — Trump is disqualified

Trump was already defeated once at the ballot box, but he and his defenders refused to accept the result, resorting to violence and other unlawful means to overturn the election. Why would he do anything differently if he is defeated again?
LETTERS

Maine law addresses issue of pet custody for couples who split up

There is a longstanding issue in divorce settlements in which a sentient companion animal and a dining room set are treated equally under the law, as personal property.
EDITORIAL

How the tiny band of Beacon Hill Republicans made an important stand for transparency

GOP lawmakers have exposed the arrogant and inefficient way that Democrats have gotten used to doing business in Massachusetts.
Matt Stoller

Travelers lose in Jet Blue-Spirit merger

The entire industry is focused on eliminating Spirit because that will remove pressure on all of them to lower prices.
Stephen Moore

The merger of JetBlue and Spirit is a net benefit to consumers

The airline industry has thrived in the era of deregulation that began in the late 1970s.

Metro

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Metco wants to expand student enrollment but faces a fight on Beacon Hill over funding

State leaders level-funded Metco for the first time since 2018, causing participating suburban districts to scramble to find money to offset the inflationary costs of maintaining the program while also putting expansion efforts on hold.
Globe Santa

Globe Santa steps in when illness strikes a family

“I am writing this letter to ask for help with presents for 2 of my children,” a Boston mother wrote to Globe Santa. “I am currently fighting cancer and getting chemo.”

Family of 14-year-old girl who says she found hidden phone in restroom on Boston flight sues American Airlines

A North Carolina family is suing American Airlines, asserting the company is liable for the actions of a male flight attendant who allegedly secretly filmed their teenage daughter using a restroom on a flight to Boston in September.
RI POLITICS

R.I. Ethics Commission appointee resigns after Globe investigation into sexual harassment complaints

Governor Daniel McKee’s office “acknowledges vetting process was not adequate.”

Milton man dead after ‘fatal incident’ at Kowloon parking lot in Saugus

A 42-year-old man was found with a knife wound in the parking lot after 9 p.m. on Saturday night and died a short time later at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, officials said.

Today in History: December 4, the “Million Dollar Quartet” makes legendary recording in Memphis

Today is Monday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2023. There are 27 days left in the year.

Quincy man’s body found dumped in alley in Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police say

Alan Chi Chen, 41, was found by police around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday in an alley along W Street in the nation's capital, officials said.

Local vets urge caution but not panic over ‘mystery’ respiratory illness found in dogs

Boston-area veterinarians said they have received a surge of calls from concerned dog owners following media reports about the “mystery illness,” which in some cases has developed into pneumonia and even led to death.

New England Aquarium treats more than 200 ‘cold-stunned’ turtles washed up on Mass. shores

Staff and volunteers from the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary roam the beaches along Cape Cod Bay to spot turtles stunned by the cold water and take them to the aquarium’s sea turtle hospital in Quincy, the aquarium said.

Sports

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Besides stepping up as always, Charlie McAvoy also speaking up as a leader

In his first year as an alternate captain, the star defenseman has become more of a vocal presence on and off the ice.
Ben Volin | Instant Analysis

Mac Jones isn’t the answer, but Bailey Zappe isn’t either as Patriots get shut out by Chargers

Zappe showed why he was released at the end of training camp.
Christopher L. Gasper

Patriots couldn’t come close to scoring against a weak Chargers defense, and are the most unwatchable team in the NFL

The team that was once the NFL’s standard-bearer is now unbearable to watch.
BRUINS 3, BLUE JACKETS 1

Brad Marchand notches natural hat trick in third period to power Bruins past Blue Jackets

After potting OT winner in Toronto Saturday, the Boston captain scored three consecutive goals in less than six minutes to dump Columbus Sunday at TD Garden.
Nicole Yang | State of the Patriots

Bill Belichick, more terse than usual, sounds as if he’s heard enough after Patriots’ loss to Chargers

He opened his news conference with his typically trite remarks before rebuffing the majority of questions about the state of his team.
red sox

The Red Sox haven’t done much to their roster since season’s end, but Winter Meetings could change that

Boston isn't alone in its relative inactivity. As of Sunday morning, the team was one of 18 not to have made a major league free agent signing
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Joe Mazzulla wants his Celtics to win — and he doesn’t care what his NBA coaching brethren thinks about it

In the past three weeks, Mazzulla has had on-court disputes with opposing coaches because of his decisions, a sign that he is willing to bruise egos for the sake of victory and progress.
baseball hall of fame

Longtime manager Jim Leyland gets call to Baseball Hall of Fame

The skipper who won three pennants and one World Series in 22 seasons with four teams was the lone candidate selected by the contemporary-era committee Sunday.
Between the hashmarks

Patriots are first team since 1938 to lose three straight games despite allowing 10 or fewer points

Defense has not been the problem for the Patriots, who fell to 2-10 on the season.
Chad Finn | Unconventional Review

This Patriots offense could hit an all-time low point

The Rod Rust Patriots of 1990, who went 1-15 and had a point differential of minus-265, is the nadir.
DOLPHINS 45, COMMANDERS 15

Tua Tagovailoa-Tyreek Hill connection propels AFC East-leading Dolphins to rout of Commanders

Miami improved to 9-3 for the first time since 2001 and its league-leading offense produced five touchdowns and 406 yards. The defense also scored on pick-6.
NFL ROUNDUP

Texans pick off Russell Wilson, Broncos for fourth win in five games to move above .500

Nico Collins had 191 yards receiving and caught a fourth-quarter touchdown from C.J. Stroud as Houston ended Denver's five-game winning streak.
CARDINALS 24, STEELERS 10

James Conner, Cardinals outrun Steelers, severe weather to score third win of season

Conner ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns against his former team. Pittsburgh lost the game and quarterback Kenny Pickett (ankle) as the offense sputtered.
49ERS 42, EAGLES 19

49ers use stretch of six straight touchdowns to beat Eagles in NFC Championship game rematch

Brock Purdy threw for four touchdowns, three to Deebo Samuel. The testy affair included ejections and a concussion check for Jalen Hurts.
NFL NOTEBOOK

‘Taylor Bro Bowl’ trophy up for grabs when Bengals and Jaguars tangle

Jacksonville offensive coordinator Press Taylor leads Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor by a 2-1-1 count in head-to-head meetings between the brothers.
BC FOOTBALL

Boston College football earns a ‘home away from home’ bowl game at Fenway Park

The Eagles face SMU on Dec. 28 in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl and will try to end their season with a seventh victory.
golf roundup

Scottie Scheffler cruises to victory in Hero World Challenge; Tiger Woods 18th but happy with progress

Scheffler solidified his spot as world No. 1, but the week wasn’t a total loss for Woods, the tournament host playing for the first time since surgery to fuse his right ankle in April.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

‘Surprising’ call to state baseball coaches’ hall elicits a smile from former Lincoln-Sudbury coach Kirk Fredericks

Fredericks, who won three state titles in a seven-year span at L-S, will join his father Don in the MBCA Hall of Fame.