Nation

Trump signals an aggressive opening, threatening ‘jail’ for Cheney and others

President-elect Donald Trump outlined an aggressive plan for opening his second term in an interview that aired Sunday, vowing to move immediately to crack down on immigration and pardon his most violent supporters while threatening to lock up political foes such as Liz Cheney. Continue reading →

Nation

Federal employees scramble to insulate themselves from Trump’s purge

As President-elect Donald Trump’s transition teams move into federal agencies, thousands of civil servants — and some of the Biden appointees they work for — are scrambling to insulate themselves from the new administration’s promised purge. Continue reading →

Nation

An NYPD search caught a subway shooter. This time, it’s different.

A shocking early-morning act of violence, a frantic New York Police Department search for a suspect, and a gunman seemingly in the wind: The year was 2022, and the man that police had fanned out to find was Frank R. James, who had set off smoke grenades inside a crowded subway car in Brooklyn and opened fire. Continue reading →

World

Trump calls for immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible

Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. Continue reading →

World

Gaza health officials say latest Israeli airstrikes kill at least 14, including children

Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least 14 people including children Sunday, Palestinian health officials said, while the bombing of a hospital in northern Gaza wounded a half-dozen patients. Continue reading →

World

With Assad’s fall, Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ unravels

Over the past four decades, Iran devoted its best military minds, billions of dollars, and sophisticated weapons to a grand project — countering US and Israeli power in the Middle East through what it called the “Axis of Resistance.” Continue reading →

OPINION

My cat, my everything

To say we have been through a lot together doesn’t paint the hues and textures of our bond. She was my person. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

With Boston School Committee pick, Wu misses opportunity to be bold

The mayor shouldn’t play into the hands of those who’d prefer to take the power of appointing members away from her. Continue reading →

Opinion

How Trump can overhaul higher ed

As the Trump administration sets its agenda, there are important bipartisan opportunities for reform that can have a real and lasting impact for students. Continue reading →

RI COURTS

‘A fatal blow’: Stores sue R.I. over law banning flavored vapes, arguing it will destroy their businesses

The lawsuit comes weeks before a state law banning the flavored nicotine products takes effect, and as adolescent vape use has decreased in recent years. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘The most beautiful feeling ever’: Syrians in Boston meet fall of Assad regime with shock, celebration

More than 150 local Syrian residents gathered in front of the Boston Public Library on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the overthrow of Bashar Assad. Continue reading →

K-12

Newton’s multilevel teaching model is under fire. But what is leveling and tracking? Here’s what to know.

The Newton South High School's Faculty Council is petitioning the superintendent to eliminate the multilevel classes in STEM and world languages. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

With Juan Soto off the board, Red Sox should focus on pitching, defense at Winter Meetings

With Juan Soto off the table, the Sox can really get down to business. Continue reading →

ON FOOTBALL

NFL Week 14: Are we sure Sam Darnold isn’t the MVP? The Vikings QB is sure playing like a worthy candidate.

Darnold suddenly has a case for NFL MVP with the Vikings rolling at 11-2 and their quarterback putting up shockingly big numbers. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Juan Soto spurns Red Sox, agrees to sign with Mets for $765 million over 15 years

Soto is a four-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger who played a key role in the Nationals’ World Series win in 2019 and was a pivotal contributor for a Yankees team that claimed the AL pennant in 2024. Continue reading →

Housing

Solutions to Boston’s housing crisis ... in Texas?

A group of city councilors invited a group of their colleagues north to help figure out how Boston might dig out of its deep housing shortage the way Austin is. Continue reading →

Consumer

A dozen items made in Massachusetts to add to your holiday shopping list

From caramels to clocks to cash, here are 12 locally made products to consider for your gift list. Continue reading →

SAY MORE

‘Aggressive, tough, bawdy, and extremely competitive’: Connie Chung is back with a tell-all book about her career

The memoir chronicles Chung's trailblazing career as an Asian-American journalist and the sharp elbows it took to navigate the often sexist world of TV news. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Neale Fraser, Australian tennis ace and Davis Cup stalwart, dies at 91

Mr. Fraser counted Wimbledon among his 19 major championships. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Silvia Pinal, golden age star of Mexican cinema, is dead

She earned worldwide acclaim for her work with groundbreaking Spanish-born Surrealist director Luis Buñuel. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Louis Nelson, designer who honored Korean War veterans, dies at 88

An industrial designer and graphic artist, Louis Nelson designed the striking, photoengraved mural wall at the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Continue reading →

Arts

MIT puts finishing touches on new music hub

Though MIT quietly began holding classes at the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building over the fall semester, it plans to fully open the state-of-the-art facility on Feb. 15, holding an open house and kicking off a season of concerts at the new 390-seat Thomas Tull Concert Hall. Continue reading →

Music

UVM’s Noah Kahan lookalike challenge drew in over a dozen competitors. But there was one clear winner.

There’s a Noah Kahan doppelgänger working at the University of Vermont. Continue reading →

Boston at a Bargain

Free festive fun: Boston concerts, family-friendly events, and more

This week’s Boston at a Bargain features holiday festivities for Dec. 9-15. Continue reading →