All of the headlines from today's paper.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Business

Trump has called tariffs ‘the greatest thing ever invented.’ Local manufacturers aren’t so sure.

There’s a lot at stake for Massachusetts companies, especially those doing business with China. Continue reading →

Health

Displaced Steward patients are turning to neighboring hospitals for help, worsening already critical ER overcrowding

Almost three months after two Steward hospitals closed, their neighbors are shouldering the burden of displaced patients. Continue reading →

Health

Here’s where COVID levels in Mass. sit as we approach the holiday season

The virus typically spikes at this time of year, but a summer surge may be tamping down its spread. Continue reading →

Climate

How Trump could stall Massachusetts’ electric vehicle transition

The president-elect could slow Massachusetts' transition to EVs if he follows through on campaign promises to slash tax incentives, subsidies, regulations, and other federal programs for electric vehicles. Continue reading →

World

Israel approves cease-fire with Hezbollah to halt war in Lebanon

The Israeli security Cabinet on Tuesday night approved a deal for a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, signaling that more than a year of conflict will soon be suspended, and raising hopes around the region that Lebanon’s deadliest war in decades could be over. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

New England braces for a holiday storm

WATCH: Snow, rain, and gusty winds are heading our way this Thanksgiving. Lead meteorologist Ken Mahan breaks down what you need to know. Watch →

Recipes to make your Thanksgiving sizzle

WATCH: Globe foodie Sheryl Julian dishes on the food you’ll be thankful to have on your table. Plus, tips to maximize oven space. Watch →

Best and worst time to travel this Thanksgiving

WATCH: This year is projected to break travel records – but there’s a catch. Rhode Island reporter Christopher Gavin has his eye on the road. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Pentagon-funded study on extremism in the military relied on old data

The report grossly undercounted the number of military and veterans arrested for the Jan. 6 attack and provided a misleading picture of the severity of the growing problem, the AP has found. Continue reading →

Nation

Transgender activists question the movement’s confrontational approach

“We cannot vilify them for not being on our side," Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, executive director of Advocates for Transgender Equality, said of those questioning transgender rights. "No one wants to join that team.” Continue reading →

Nation

Biden administration to loan $6.6 billion to EV maker Rivian to build Georgia factory that automaker paused

The Energy Department said the loan would substantially boost electric vehicles made in the United States and support Biden’s goal of having zero-emission vehicles make up half of all new US sales by 2030. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia says Ukraine struck inside its territory with US-made missiles, again

Russia's statement came as the Ukrainian air force reported that Russia had unleashed an immense air assault overnight that involved nearly 200 drones. Continue reading →

World

Pakistan deploys army in its capital as protesters and police clash

Thousands of protesters marched to Islamabad to demand the release of former prime minister Imran Khan from prison. Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes threaten Lebanon’s archeological treasures

The Israeli attacks have gravely threatened Lebanon's antiquities, a shared source of pride in a country long divided by sectarian strife. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

For Republicans, private grousing about Trump turns into public complicity

With a second Trump presidency weeks away, the GOP will again be defined by its cowardice. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

The Senate’s intolerable, and secretive, delay on Mayor Wu’s tax plan

Whether to pass it or kill it, Senate President Spilka should allow a roll-call vote on this important bill soon. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A sure way to ‘end’ teacher strikes? Invest more in educators.

Massachusetts schools are the envy of the country because of our teachers, and their wages and benefits need to stay apace with soaring costs of living. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

Mother, fatally shot with infant son in Hartford, remembered as ‘fiercely passionate young woman’

Jessiah Mercado, 20, of Springfield, and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Diaz, will be remembered at a vigil Tuesday evening in Hartford organized by Mothers United Against Violence. Continue reading →

K-12

Marblehead, Beverly teachers reach deals, ending weeks-long strikes

The educator strikes on the North Shore were among the longest in the state in recent history. Students are back in school Wednesday in Marblehead and Beverly. Continue reading →

Forecast

Winter storm to disrupt Thanksgiving plans in New England. Tracking shows heavy rain, wintry mix, and snow for the region.

Timing of this storm is looking like Thanksgiving through early Black Friday could get messy. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins notebook

Marc McLaughlin makes season debut for Bruins against Canucks

McLaughlin rode on a line with Charlie Coyle at center and Trent Frederic in his first NHL appearance of 2024-25 with the Bruins. Continue reading →

CANUCKS 2, BRUINS 0

Bruins at a loss to find scoring touch, again, and this time it proves costly with first setback on Joe Sacco’s watch

The Bruins fell back to .500 at 10-10-3 as the result of being shut out for a fourth time. Ex-Bruin Jake DeBrusk's power-play goal was the game-winner for the Canucks. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers returns to practice but won’t discuss details of criminal case

Peppers is scheduled to stand trial, starting on Jan. 22. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Trump has called tariffs ‘the greatest thing ever invented.’ Local manufacturers aren’t so sure.

There’s a lot at stake for Massachusetts companies, especially those doing business with China. Continue reading →

chesto means business

Signed, sealed, delivered? Some are optimistic South Station will expand after visit from Postal Service head.

USPS needs to relocate to make room for more tracks. Representative Steve Lynch says he is more hopeful than ever that it could happen. Continue reading →

on the street

A new batch of liquor licenses is coming to Boston. Mattapan will drink to that.

It's about to get a lot easier to order a cocktail or glass of wine in the neighborhood, which for a decade was the only spot in Boston that couldn't serve alcohol. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Fred R. Harris, Oklahoma senator who ran for president, dies at 94

His populist campaign challenged politics as usual and proposed a redistribution of wealth in America and other far-reaching changes. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Breyten Breytenbach, dissident South African-born writer, dies at 85

The writer and poet spent seven years as a political prisoner who was jailed on trumped-up charges for anti-apartheid actions in the 1970s. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

‘Wicked’ singalong showings starting Christmas Day?

That sounds wicked cool. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★

‘Moana 2’ is a mediocre followup to the original

Credit is due for continuing to put the folklore of Pacific Islanders on the screen in a respectful manner, but those stories deserve a better script. Continue reading →

Arts

Tom Holland and Zendaya swing by Newbury Street for date night

The couple has been spotted around Boston while she’s filming a movie with Robert Pattinson, "The Drama." Continue reading →