Jerod Mayo's press conference vibe is 'awkward'

WATCH: More questions than answers for the Patriots coach after Sunday's loss. Boston.com's Khari A. Thompson tries to make sense of it all, and looks ahead. Watch →

2024 year in politics: Race for the White House

WATCH: Washington Bureau chief Jackie Kucinich and political reporter James Pindell unpack an election year for the record books. Watch →

Are stringent return to office policies a way to ‘soft fire’ employees?

WATCH: The times are changing. Business reporter Jon Chesto explains how the new rules will shake up workplaces. Watch →

Nation

Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin

The shooter also wounded others at Abundant Life Christian School, including two students who were in critical condition and four with less serious injuries, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. Continue reading →

Nation

A constitutional convention? Some Democrats fear it’s coming.

The 1787 gathering in Philadelphia to write the Constitution was the one and only time state representatives have convened to work on the document. Continue reading →

Nation

Seeking relief from brain injury, some veterans turn to psychedelics

Some active-duty troops also are making the trips to get psychedelic therapy, even though they risk court-martial if caught. Continue reading →

World

Trudeau’s top lieutenant resigns over differences on Trump

Chrystia Freeland, Justin Trudeau’s chief lieutenant throughout his tenure as Canada’s prime minister, resigned from his Cabinet on Monday, citing differences over how to confront President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” economic nationalism, threats of tariffs, and the prospect of a trade war. Continue reading →

World

German government collapses at a perilous time for Europe

The German government collapsed Monday as Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament, deepening a crisis of leadership across Europe at a time of mounting economic and security challenges. Continue reading →

World

France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead

France used ships and military aircraft to rush rescuers and supplies to Mayotte on Monday after the tiny French island territory off Africa was battered by its worst cyclone in nearly a century. Authorities fear hundreds and possibly thousands of people have died. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

State regulators fell down on the job as Steward imploded

Globe Spotlight investigation reveals inexcusable inaction. Continue reading →

OPINION

I was formerly trans. Why won’t Berklee let me share my story?

The school indefinitely postponed my talk about my desistance and social detransition. It says it was for safety reasons, but I feel that it caved to political pressure from my fellow students. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Support for affirmative action among Asian Americans

A post-affirmative action policy is a setback for civil rights and the racial justice movement. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Middlesex DA: arrest made in ‘92 slaying of Cambridge mother in murder-for-hire plot

Edward J. Watson allegedly killed Michelle Miller at the behest of her abusive partner, who died in prison in 2012, authorities said. Continue reading →

Politics

How did Fernandes Anderson go from barrier-breaker to another Boston politician facing corruption charges?

The District 7 councilor's arrest last week was a shocking stumble in what had once been a promising political career. Continue reading →

AS I SEE IT

As the season changes, the light warms, then settles into the dark

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. Continue reading →

BRUINS

Oliver Wahlstrom excited to don Bruins jersey for first time

The six-year veteran forward is happy to be back in New England, playing for the team he rooted for as a kid. Continue reading →

Celtics

Payton Pritchard is instant offense for the Celtics, but he also wants to be known as a good defender

His relentless full-court pressure on Sunday helped slow the Wizards, whose fast-paced attack appeared bothered by the obstacle. Continue reading →

On football

NFL Week 15: A new week means two new Super Bowl favorites

But the Bills and Eagles still have a significant “Yeah, but … ” that casts doubt on whether they can make it all the way to New Orleans. Continue reading →

Business

Lawmakers rebuked private equity amid Steward’s collapse. Then a private equity firm bought Steward’s physicians group.

Elected officials said they’re still pressing to give regulators stronger tools to scrutinize buyouts of hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care assets. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

They thought they were getting $800 off on their new iPhones. Then came the bill.

Plus: The state charges you for automobile excise tax even before you own your vehicle; it’s the Social Security Administration calling (at 12:38 a.m.!); and pity the timeshare owner. Continue reading →

Media

Everett mayor declares victory over local paper, citing ‘deliberate, purposeful, relentless campaign’

The Everett Leader Herald, a 139-year-old local paper that published unfounded allegations against him, agreed to a $1.1 million defamation settlement and the closure of the publication. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Ruth O’Brien, who broke ground for women attorneys seeking work-life balance, dies at 92

"She was just this super mom,” said her son, talk show host Conan O'Brien. Mrs. O'Brien was the second woman partner at the Ropes & Gray law firm and one of four women in her Yale Law School class. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Donald Bitzer, a pioneer of cyberspace and plasma screens, dies at 90

Dr. Bitzer opened his computer lab to practically everyone, welcoming contributions from Illinois undergrads as well as teens still in high school. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim Leach, Iowa Republican who opposed Iraq invasion, dies at 82

Mr. Leach would later serve as head of the National Endowment for the Humanities during the Obama administration and as interim leader of the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

In my 30s, never dated

But I do believe in God… Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

A score is settled on ‘Yellowstone’

Will there be more "Yellowstone" seasons in the future? Continue reading →

Names

Resilience, history weave heritage into a glamorous gala gown

Museum of African American History president Noelle Trent tapped Lasell senior Hazel Nichol to create her Living Legends look, inspired by "Bridgerton" and West African cultures. Continue reading →