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Politics

‘Nauseous,’ ‘disappointed’: Constituents react to Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson’s federal indictment

While some residents expressed dismay at the allegations, others argued it doesn’t change their opinions of her because she is innocent until proven guilty. Continue reading →

Real Estate

White Stadium project cost has doubled from previous estimates, with city on hook for $91 million

The redevelopment would convert the 1940s-era stadium into a modern, 10,000-seat arena for the BOS Nation FC soccer team and new facilities for Boston Public Schools athletics. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleads not guilty to orchestrating kickback scheme

Mayor Michelle Wu, others called for her resignation after the indictment. In federal court, Fernandes Anderson quietly pleaded “not guilty” to the charges. Continue reading →

Health

Who gets to live to 100? The answer may surprise you.

In old age, life expectancy among the races shifts in dramatic ways, a new study shows. Continue reading →

Health

Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO brings resentment of the health care system to the fore

People have been forced to grapple with two heavy subjects at once: the callousness of a slaying, and an undercurrent of deep-seated anger at a health care industry that makes a lot of money by exploiting Americans. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Can the Red Sox win the Juan Soto sweepstakes?

WATCH: They could, but reporter Alex Speier thinks it will come down to who spends the most. Continue reading →

State of the Patriots

WATCH: Is New England where they were expected to be at this point in the season? Senior NFL writer Ben Volin weighs in. Continue reading →

Was Drake Maye a steal at 3rd overall?

WATCH: How does the Patriots rookie measure up to the other quarterbacks? Senior NFL writer Ben Volin compares this year’s draft to another star-studded class. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

US milk to be tested for bird flu virus

The US Department of Agriculture will begin testing the nation’s milk supply for the bird flu virus known as H5N1, nearly a year after the virus began circulating through dairy cattle, the department announced Friday. Continue reading →

Nation

World’s oldest known wild bird lays an egg at 74

The world’s oldest known wild bird, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross named Wisdom, is expected to welcome another baby chick in the coming months, astonishing scientists who have been tracking her since the Eisenhower administration. Continue reading →

Nation

Police believe the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO quickly left NYC on a bus after shooting

Three days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still did not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. Continue reading →

The World

World

Opposition grows to South Korea’s president as he faces impeachment

President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea grew increasingly isolated Friday, after the head of his ruling party came out in support of impeaching the president. Continue reading →

World

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. Continue reading →

World

Ailing kids wait months for Israeli permission to leave Gaza for treatment. Some die in the meantime

UNICEF estimates that 2,500 ailing children need immediate evacuation from Gaza for treatment abroad Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

From thin gruel to action: COP29′s surprising breakthrough

$300 billion pledge falls short, but new alliance sparks hope. Continue reading →

LETTERS

The pardon: the power and the — well, nobody’s calling it glory

Five readers, five views on President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Hunter Biden’s pardon spurs push to grant others second chances

Very few people ever get presidential pardons, but an updated system that promptly seals records could help hundreds of thousands of people lead healthier, more productive lives. Continue reading →

Metro

Crime & Courts

What happened the last time a sitting Boston City Councilor was federally indicted?

In the face of federal extortion charges, Chuck Turner clung to his position on the Boston City Council as long as he could. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Former Boston police officer jailed for role in theft ring among several Mass. officers recently decertified

A state regulatory body late last month permanently revoked the certifications of seven former police officers for misconduct, including a former Boston officer sentenced last year in connection with a theft-and-return scheme. Continue reading →

ADRIAN WALKER

Fernandes Anderson’s indictment is bad for all of city government

In getting indicted on federal charges, City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has achieved the highly improbable. Continue reading →

Sports

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Doc Rivers preaches patience as Bucks struggle to find form

Milwaukee came into TD Garden Friday night off a loss that snapped a seven-game winning streak, and the veteran coach is keeping the faith with his squad. Continue reading →

CELTICS 111, BUCKS 105

With Jayson Tatum leading the way, Celtics complete season sweep of Bucks

With Tatum notching 34 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Boston held off Milwaukee late to win all three games against their Eastern Conference rival this season. Continue reading →

Chad Finn

Would you rather have Drake Maye as Patriots quarterback or Bill Belichick as coach? It’s a no-brainer.

For our columnist, who did not want to see Belichick go even after a 4-13 Patriots record in 2023, the answer is easy. Continue reading →

Business

Real Estate

South Station tower lands first tenant: Jones Day

The global law firm will move its downtown office to the building in 2026, leasing 41,000 square feet across two floors. Continue reading →

Jobs

Job growth rebounds with a gain of 227,000 in November

Friday’s report from the Labor Department provided the latest evidence that the US job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom. Continue reading →

Healthcare

800 Beth Israel residents, interns, and fellows announce union push

The doctors in training, citing long hours and insufficient pay, announced their intention to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, a local of Service Employees International Union. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Peter B. Teeley, who coined the term ‘voodoo economics,’ dies at 84

Peter B. Teeley, who as the sharp-penned press secretary for George H.W. Bush during his 1980 presidential campaign coined the term “voodoo economics” to describe the tax and spending plans of the candidate’s rival at the time, Ronald Reagan, died Friday in Washington. He was 84. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Shalom Nagar dies; reluctant executioner of Adolf Eichmann

Shalom Nagar was a reluctant 23-year-old Israeli prison guard when he was chosen to hang Adolf Eichmann — the fugitive Nazi war criminal convicted of crimes against humanity and genocide. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Berklee alum Darren Poindexter to perform on ‘Saturday Night Live’ with Shaboozey

The drummer attributes his gig, touring with the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” rapper-singer, to a tip from his fellow alum. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

The Holiday Pops returns, serious and silly as usual

The annual holiday show at Symphony Hall featured a song from Santa Claus. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Even when she seems to have a cold, Mariah Carey’s voice can fill TD Garden

The singer was in town on her "Christmas Time" tour. Continue reading →