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Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Media

‘I listened to videos about how he will help’: Latino voters turned to YouTube, WhatsApp for election information

The growing demographic group turns to social media for news more than other demographic groups, research shows. Continue reading →

Elections

Democrats know they have a problem. They are divided on how to fix it.

A focus on social issues and not the economic worries shared by many voters was a miscalculation for the Democrats. Continue reading →

Spotlight

A migrant family was evicted from a Lexington shelter. The mother wound up in ICE custody, facing deportation.

A clash highlights the brewing desperation at short-term shelters, where homeless families are often tightly packed in, and many are reaching state-mandated departure times with nowhere else to go. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

‘I want to scream, but I can’t.’ The hidden world of special education settlements in Mass.

Hundreds of Massachusetts parents of students with special needs have been forced to sign nondisclosure agreements to secure the free and appropriate education their children are legally entitled to. Continue reading →

World

Operation False Target: How Russia plotted to mix a deadly new weapon among decoy drones in Ukraine

At a secretive factory in Russia’s central grasslands, engineers are manufacturing hundreds of decoy drones meant to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses as they try to protect against a horrific new weapon, an Associated Press investigation has found. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements

When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state’s high school graduation exams on Election Day, they joined a growing trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes tests for the past two decades. Continue reading →

Politics

Under the chandelier at Mar-a-Lago, Trump makes picks at breakneck speed

Advisers have been stunned at how fast he is ticking through his choices, filling the government’s most important positions roughly a month sooner than he did in 2016. Continue reading →

Politics

Republicans are leaving office for Trump posts. How will the vacancies be filled?

President-elect Donald Trump is packing his administration with Republican officeholders who are set to leave behind a trail of vacancies extending from Capitol Hill to at least one governor’s seat. Continue reading →

The World

World

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops - Clone

Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said. Continue reading →

World

The family of Israeli-American hostage pleads with Biden and Trump to bring hostages home

Some families of the 101 hostages still being held in Gaza are desperately hoping that a drastically different political landscape will be able to reignite the momentum to bring their loved ones home. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes near Beirut as two medics killed in South Lebanon

The past few days have seen one of the heaviest waves of Israeli bombardments on the southern outskirts of Beirut since the beginning of the war. There was no immediate word on casualties from the Saturday attacks. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

A woman with cancer needed a miracle from a stranger. A veteran in pain needed one, too.

One donor was a perfect match for Betsy Ehrenberg. But would that person help a complete stranger? Continue reading →

Puerto Ricans have fought for the US since WWI. They must never be forgotten.

They have made their mark in bravery and sacrifice, but their stories often remain in the shadows. Continue reading →

Blind date: ‘THAT is the kind of unapologetically nerdy passion I’m looking for’

Will these two video gamers level up in love? Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Beacon Hill lobbyists have their own ‘family plan’ for political donations

Spouses generosity to Legislature’s power players exploits a loophole. Continue reading →

LETTERS

The pain of Trump’s victory is keenly, uniquely felt

My mother turns 100 this month. Nov. 5 was a day like no other for her. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Question 1 voters seek more openness on Beacon Hill, not more Republicans

I would love to see more competitive elections in this state, but as a way of achieving progressive change. Continue reading →

Metro

K-12

The wealthy have unfair advantages when getting specialized education for their kids. Here’s what the state can do.

From expanding civil legal aid to bolstering the special educator workforce, here are five avenues Massachusetts can pursue to make out-of-district settlements more equitable. Continue reading →

Politics

Among Greater Boston’s faith leaders, trepidation at another Trump administration

Some took pains to distance themselves from the right-wing, evangelical strain of Christianity that has buoyed Trump in the past. Continue reading →

Metro

Tensions over abortion erupt as protesters confront Men’s March in Boston

Hundreds of anti-abortion marchers faced off against counter-protesters in Boston as the two sides shouted slogans at each other. Police gave everyone a notice to disperse. Continue reading →

Sports

Blues 3, Bruins 2 (ot)

Bruins lose to Blues on Brayden Schenn’s goal in overtime

Trent Frederic scored a pair of first-period goals for Boston. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Steve Grogan can tell Drake Maye all about a scrambling quarterback, and other thoughts

We caught up with the former Patriots quarterback, whose main rule when it came to running the ball was: Don't slide. Continue reading →

CELTICS 126, RAPTORS 123 (OT)

Jayson Tatum, given a second chance, buries overtime winner as Celtics claw past NBA-worst Raptors

The Celtics were hopeful that Wednesday’s romp against the Nets would help them snap out of a stretch of uneven play. Instead, they battled through 27 lead changes to beat a two-win team. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

The rings inside trees are beginning to tell a different story

If you cut down a tree, you can read an environmental record. Now climate change is complicating the narrative. Continue reading →

IDEAS

Boosting men doesn’t come at women’s expense

Democrats have barely acknowledged how much American men are struggling. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Is your living room boring? Here are 12 ways to jazz it up.

If your living room features intricate molding, herringbone wood floors or other architectural details, you can put your feet up and relax. At least from a design perspective, you don’t need to do much to make your space shine. But if your living room - like mine - is devoid of those types of niceties, you’ll need to do a bit more heavy lifting when it comes to style. Continue reading →

Arts

With a COVID cliff coming, what can Boston artists bank on?

Arts leaders say the money they got from the American Rescue Plan Act helped even out the fund-raising landscape, but wonder what’s next. Continue reading →

TV REVIEW

‘Dune: Prophecy’ is telling a very familiar story

The "Dune" prequel series focuses on the efforts of the Bene Gesserit to manipulate bloodlines. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL & SNOWSPORTS

What’s in store for New England’s skiers and snowboarders? Hopefully not a repeat of last season.

Warming winters have led to disrupted plans and plenty of uncertainty over the future of snowsports in New England. Continue reading →

MOUNTAIN ESCAPES

9 top gear picks for the slopes

Find out about gear made by former professional racers — a few right here in Boston — and wearable products that support good causes and even the environment. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Gen X home buyers: Key features you should prioritize for your next property

One of the most important considerations for someone looking to live out the rest of their lives in their home is single-floor living. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Ask the Remodeler: Should you clean your air ducts? Add gutter guards?

Send your home improvement and maintenance questions to [email protected]. Continue reading →