Boston Globe Today | November 7, 2023

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Abortion rights advocates celebrate election wins

WATCH: National politics reporter Lissandra Villa de Petrzelka explains that reproductive rights remain a key motivator for voters. Watch →

Substance-free housing on college campuses grows in popularity

WATCH: Partying in college isn’t what it used to be. Reporter Hilary Burns details sober-living trend. Watch →

Nation

Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers

The three-year contract must be approved by the board of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and its members in the coming days. But union leadership declared that the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, putting all of the parts of production back into action for the first time since spring. Continue reading →

Politics

Congressional split on immigration hangs over year-end spending fights

There is growing consensus on Capitol Hill and at the White House that any deal to fund foreign wars, and possibly the entire government, must include significant new measures to address the US-Mexico border, but Republicans and Democrats are deeply split over what changes to make. Continue reading →

Politics

Senate Democrats challenge Biden on Israel, seeking assurances about aid

A majority of the Senate Democratic caucus called on President Joe Biden on Wednesday to defend his request for $14.3 billion in emergency military assistance for Israel, seeking assurances that the Jewish state has a viable plan for defeating Hamas and that the United States will not be funding actions that run afoul of international and US laws. Continue reading →

World

Blinken lays out possible endgame in Gaza under Palestinian Authority

The remarks by Blinken on Wednesday reflect a deep anxiety on the part of Biden and his aides inside the White House as the conflict enters its second month. What started in the days after Oct. 7 as an unambiguous rush to the defense of an ally has become a much more complicated diplomatic challenge for the president to help define an alternative to open-ended war in the Middle East. Continue reading →

World

Israeli troops fight in the heart of Gaza City amid global calls for pause

Israeli troops continued their push in Gaza on Wednesday, triggering new concerns for the remaining civilians in the Palestinian enclave’s largest city as international calls mounted for more humanitarian pauses. Continue reading →

World

G7 foreign ministers call for ‘humanitarian pauses,’ putting pressure on Israel

The statement by the Group of 7 nations, released after a two-day meeting of foreign ministers in Tokyo, stopped short of calling for a cease-fire. Continue reading →

OPINION

Brandeis University twists away from the First Amendment

The challenge of the First Amendment is honoring it as a foundational principle of this democracy when we are least inclined. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let doctors prescribe methadone

The current clinic system promotes stigma, reduces access. Continue reading →

LETTERS

The Patriot Way or the highway for Bill Belichick?

One reader writes, "You have got to put a well-trained professional team on the field, no matter how successful your previous seasons were." Another writes, "Give Bill Belichick, the team, and their imperfections a break — and, hopefully, time to improve." Continue reading →

Politics

The big winner in Tuesday night’s elections: Mayor Michelle Wu

Her name wasn’t on the ballot, but Tuesday night’s municipal election was undeniably a good one for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Continue reading →

K-12

Report: More teachers of color pass alternative teacher licensing assessments in pilot program

The program, started in 2020, provides alternative assessment options to get teaching licenses, with the intent of removing barriers for teachers of color and educators from out of state. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

A black bear killed a goat on the South Shore. It remains at large, sparking debate.

The black bear was nicknamed Pumpkin because it liked to eat them off people's porches. But then it killed a goat. Continue reading →

patriots

Cornerback J.C. Jackson will not be with Patriots for Sunday’s game in Germany vs. Colts

Jackson was not present for Wednesday’s practice at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots listed him on the injury report as a nonparticipant for personal reasons. Continue reading →

chad finn

These Celtics aren’t flawless, but they have the look of a champion team in its early stages

This is a better team than the one that came within two wins of an NBA title two years ago. Perhaps much better. Continue reading →

On baseball

Craig Breslow may still be learning about the Red Sox, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ready to deal

Breslow doesn’t want to forgo an opportunity to improve the club just because he’s learning as he goes. Continue reading →

Healthcare

MGB, Best Buy teaming up to bring hospital care home

The contract’s main focus for now is ramping up MGB’s “Home Hospital” services, which allow some patients to return to their homes and still get hospital-level care via telehealth and regular in-person visits. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Google’s Kendall Square office is the key to AI-powered search

The tech giant has fallen behind Microsoft and other competitors. But engineers in Cambridge are working hard to help the company preserve its dominance. Continue reading →

Technology

Toast stock drops amid dining slowdown

The Boston restaurant-tech company posted strong quarterly results but warned of a decline in dining out. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mortimer Downey, force for mass transit across US, dies at 87

Mortimer L. Downey's creative financing helped revive New York City’s subway system and he also oversaw far-reaching regional and federal transportation policy for more than six decades. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Mortimer Downey, force for mass transit across US, dies at 87

Mortimer L. Downey's creative financing helped revive New York City’s subway system and he also oversaw far-reaching regional and federal transportation policy for more than six decades. Continue reading →

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BOOKS

Catching up with Rebecca F. Kuang on ‘Yellowface,’ a novel ‘told in the style of twitter’

Kuang will discuss previous release, “Babel,” at the Brattle Theatre on Nov. 12. Continue reading →

Arts

Books as art at the Boston Art Book Fair

From Nov. 11-12, the Boston Art Book fair will feature more than 140 artists at the Cyclorama. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

A parent confronts a sad Thanksgiving

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →