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Friday, November 22, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Matt Gaetz withdraws suddenly as Trump’s attorney general nominee, replaced by former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi

Trump quickly settled on a replacement, announcing Bondi about six hours later. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Aging, summed up in one sentence: ‘I have to do 20 minutes a day of rehab for a muscle I didn’t know existed.’

Who has time to age? By the time you’re done rehabbing one problem, another is appearing on the horizon. Continue reading →

Housing

‘We love these buildings’: Should developers get to build six stories anywhere in Cambridge?

Housing advocates say simpler zoning would pave the way for more homes and generate more affordable housing. But others say unregulated development would only make things worse. Continue reading →

Elections

In their last gasp of power, Senate Democrats push through GOP roadblocks to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees

Democrats see judges as a xxxxxx against potential abuses of power by Donald Trump, in a sign of the partisan struggle over the federal courts. Continue reading →

World

With use of new missile, Russia sends a threatening message to the West

President Vladimir Putin escalated a tense showdown with the West on Thursday, saying that Russia had launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Has the MBTA gone off the rails?

WATCH: The T’s overtime policy gives workers hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra pay. Transportation editor Jason Margolis explores why. Watch →

AI security cameras raise alarms

WATCH: Simplisafe is using artificial intelligence to sort friends from foes. But skeptics warn about privacy issues. Reporter Hiawatha Bray explains. Watch →

E-bike boom fuels accident surge

WATCH: Older riders are in the saddle and ending up in the hospital. Reporter Kay Lazar breaks down the trends and potential safety improvements. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Oregon shows what’s coming.

The newfound national attention on fluoride injects the intense partisan passions of a Trump presidency into an issue that historically has been hyperlocal. Continue reading →

Nation

Mysterious chemical by-product in US tap water finally identified

The international research team behind the discovery is advocating rapid assessment of its potential toxicity. Continue reading →

Nation

Police report offers graphic details of sexual assault claim against Hegseth

The report also documents vehement denials by Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary, that he coerced the complainant into a sexual encounter. Continue reading →

The World

World

International Criminal Court seeks Netanyahu’s arrest over Gaza war

The order carries significant moral weight and is likely to restrict the leaders’ travel around the world. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes near Beirut as US envoy pushes ahead on cease-fire talks

After days of tense calm in the Lebanese capital, Israel began a wave of bombardment overnight in the Dahiya, the densely packed area south of the city where Hezbollah holds sway. Continue reading →

World

Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of plotting a coup

The accusations sharply escalate Bolsonaro’s legal troubles and highlight the extent of what authorities have called an organized attempt to subvert Brazil’s democracy. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Not so fast on the Draconian slap down of striking teachers

"Unions’ ability to bargain effectively ultimately relies on the capacity to stage an effective job action," writes one reader. Another: "Teacher strikes and the disruptions they cause are not the answer." Continue reading →

LETTERS

Judicial shift in Mass. poses barriers for both adoptive and birth parents

The stakes are particularly high for vulnerable groups, including same-sex couples who may face challenges adopting in other states. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Removing consumer protections from BlueHub mortgages was the wrong move

Loans keep people housed but carry high costs. Continue reading →

Metro

Immigration

SJC finds state housing office can’t require outside verification for families seeking emergency shelter

Amid a housing crunch and a migrant crisis, the decision could make it easier for homeless families in the state to secure emergency shelter. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

UMass Amherst marching band ready to take its star turn in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

Although the band and baton twirlers marched in the parade in 2013, this year, the 21-member dance team will join them on Thanksgiving Day in New York City. Continue reading →

Politics

Republican state representative blocks Boston property tax home rule petition from advancing

Mayor Michelle Wu has repeatedly emphasized the need for the Legislature to act urgently on the local measure, but a lawmaker who does not represent any part of Boston was able to stop the bill from advancing, at least temporarily. Continue reading →

Sports

CELTICS

Selfies, apple cider, and an audience with the President. Inside the Celtics’ White House visit.

The Celtics presented President Biden with a special No. 46 jersey with their visit to the White House on Thursday. Continue reading →

GARY WASHBURN

Despite festive atmosphere, a question lingered: Will the Celtics be the last champion team to visit the White House?

Visiting the White House was and still is considered an honor. The Celtics looked forward to their trip to Washington to meet with President Biden. Continue reading →

Patriots

Wait continues for Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is not a finalist for Hall of Fame

Kraft was among the nine semifinalists in the contributor category for the Hall’s Class of 2025. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

A multibillion-dollar data center project is coming to Western Mass.

Estimated to cost more than $3 billion, a planned data center near Springfield would be the largest such complex in the state by far. Continue reading →

Trendlines

Healey scrambles to settle $2.5 billion federal debt before Trump takes over

Employers are on the hook after Massachusetts mistakenly used federal money in 2020 to pay jobless claims that were its responsibility. Continue reading →

Healthcare

About 160 Cambridge Health Alliance clinicians form a union

Physicians, psychologists, and physician associates in a range of fields at the safety-net health system are pushing back against what they say have become unsustainable working conditions. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Joyce Grant, educator and civil rights activist in Boston and beyond, dies at 86

Dr. Grant was a Boston Public Schools deputy superintendent and had helped launch 20 professional development schools and two charter schools in Michigan. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Former UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, dies

Prescott’s family said he had “spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78

Known for her candor and compassion, Ms. Rell, a Republican, believed in the value of bipartisanship. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd Golden Globes

The Rhode Island native reached EGOT status last year when she won a Grammy for the audio book of her biography "Finding Me." Continue reading →

BOOKS

‘James’ by Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for fiction

Everett, a Brown University alum, was joined by winners in nonfiction, poetry, books in translation, and books for children. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★½

‘Wicked’ defies brevity

Stephen Schwartz's songs are not for amateurs. What "Wicked" the movie does best is cast people who can sing them. Continue reading →