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 →

Rain won’t damper High School football’s parade

WATCH: The game must go on. Assistant sports editor Craig Larson highlights the big matchups to follow this turkey day. Watch →

Nation

America’s great unifying event: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

If history is any guide, the parade will draw more viewers than the Oscars, the Yankees-Dodgers World Series, or the most popular New Year’s Eve telecast. Continue reading →

Politics

White House pressing Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds so they have enough troops to battle Russia

The Ukrainians believe they need about 160,000 additional troops, but the US administration believes they probably will need more than that. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks

The FBI said in a statement that it was “aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees" and was investigating with its law enforcement partners. Continue reading →

World

3 Americans, including FBI informant, are freed in prisoner swap with China

WASHINGTON — Three Americans who were detained in China have been released in a prisoner swap with Beijing, the Biden administration said Wednesday. One of the men had been an FBI informant, according to senior U.S. officials. Continue reading →

World

‘Mr. Everyman’: The 50 others accused in France’s mass rape trial

They range in age from 27 to 74. Just over two-thirds have children. Around 40 percent had criminal records, several for domestic abuse and two for rape. Continue reading →

World

Pakistan arrests hundreds in crackdown on protests backing ex-leader

ISLAMABAD — More than 600 people were arrested in an overnight crackdown on supporters of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister in Islamabad, police said Wednesday. Continue reading →

OPINION

Don’t blame Garland and Smith for the failed prosecutions of Trump

The ire you may feel over the lack of accountability for Trump’s lawlessness is righteous. Just make sure your aim is right. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Excepting Alice

Thanksgiving doesn’t really have carols — except for “Alice’s Restaurant.” Continue reading →

OPINION

Mass. prosperity at risk as Trump targets immigration

The Legislature should pass a bill prohibiting local involvement in federal immigration enforcement actions. Doing so would signal solidarity with the state’s immigrant communities. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Archbishop Henning gives thanks with a Mass — and football

Archbishop Richard Henning also plans to visit a residence for retired priests, spending time with clergy who cannot visit their families. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

One year later, gratitude abounds for Ukrainian refugee family

This Thanksgiving, two parents and three kids that fled Ukraine when the war began are feeling grateful for the Belmont community, which has welcomed them with open arms. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Shrewsbury woman grateful after harrowing medical issues

After being too weak to walk, she danced with her husband earlier this month at her daughter's wedding. Continue reading →

Red Sox

What might happen if the Red Sox land Juan Soto? And what could happen if they don’t?

Soto’s free agent decision is the biggest domino of the offseason. Continue reading →

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Bruins’ offense awakens in victory over Islanders

Brad Marchand scored twice in the first period and Pavel Zacha add two goals in the third. Continue reading →

Patriots

The Patriots’ defense was supposed to be a strength, so why has it gotten worse this season?

It's surrendered higher averages in passing yards, rushing yards, and points. It's registering fewer takeaways and pressuring the quarterback less frequently. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

‘He had his eye on the big picture’: Greg Bialecki left a lasting legacy in Mass., from real estate to life sciences

Bialecki, who died earlier this month at 64, set the stage for a broad swath of economic policies, leading to new roads, more permissive zoning rules, and thousands of new biotech jobs. Continue reading →

Retail

Supermarket mega merger: Shaw’s and Star Market could soon have a new owner

The potential merger of Kroger and Albertsons could have unique effects in Massachusetts, where grocery prices have already risen faster than the rest of the country. Continue reading →

talking points

BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street accused of antitrust violations by Texas

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim Abrahams, parody master of ‘Airplane!’ and ‘Naked Gun,’ dies at 80

Mr. Abrahams built a wide-ranging résumé as a solo director including comedies such as “Big Business” (1988), starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin, and “Hot Shots!” (1991) and the 1993 “Hot Shots! Part Deux,” both starring Charlie Sheen in spoofs of action movies. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Helen Gallagher, two-time Tony winner in Broadway musicals, dies at 98

Helen Gallagher, a scene-stealing performer of Broadway musical theater who won Tony Awards for supporting roles in revivals of “Pal Joey” and “No, No, Nanette” before spending more than a decade as the resilient matriarch on the soap opera “Ryan’s Hope,” died Nov. 24 at a hospital in Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Music

Peter Wolf’s memoir has an official publication date

The former J. Geils Band frontman is sharing vignettes from his years in the music industry. Continue reading →

Books

Audiobooks can change your life; here’s advice for getting started

Whether it’s your ‘25 goal to read more, or you’ve got some time to fill while traveling for the holidays, here’s some advice about the best apps to use and narrators to look for. Continue reading →

Restaurants

Two decades after declaring bankruptcy, The Ground Round is returning to Mass.

Co-owner Joseph Shea, 37, said residents in Central Massachusetts have missed the restaurant “for as long as I can remember.” Continue reading →