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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Spotlight

Governor Maura Healey defends her record on Steward Health Care crisis amid calls for greater state oversight

Healey placed the blame for the hospital chain’s subpar care and massive financial losses on former Steward chief executive Ralph de la Torre, who resigned in October and is now a focus of a federal corruption investigation. Continue reading →

NH BUSINESS

They spent their life building a maple farm. What happens when they have to retire?

Tim Meeh and Jill McCullough have harvested maple sap for 50 years at North Family Farm in Canterbury, N.H. Now they are wondering what will happen to the farm when they retire. Continue reading →

Politics

COVID-era backlash fuels the second Trump administration

The incoming president is filling his administration with vocal critics of pandemic protective measures as the COVID era continues to influence politics. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Francis X. Bellotti, influential Mass. attorney general, dies at 101

A fierce, powerful Democrat who fell short in his three bids for governor, Bellotti nevertheless wielded broad influence in three terms as attorney general. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

2024 in Politics: Democrats plan path forward

WATCH: Mass. Congresswoman Katherine Clark looks back at the year that was and shares her party’s game plan to get back on track with reporter James Pindell. Watch →

The Globe's favorite holiday cookies

WATCH: Former food editor Sheryl Julian shares her curated list of treats everyone will enjoy. Plus, a common mistake people make when gifting cookies. Watch →

Treat yourself this holiday season

WATCH: One in three Bostonians are putting themselves on their shopping lists. Correspondent Stella Tannenbaum breaks down the trend and its staying power. Watch →

The Nation

Politics

Senator Warren asks Trump to set conflict-of-interest rules for Musk

The Warren letter asks the Trump team 14 questions about the rules governing Musk, his associates and others involved in the Department of Government Efficiency project. Continue reading →

Nation

Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’

Police are investigating writings that may have been penned by the 15-year-old shooter. Continue reading →

Nation

Tech consultant guilty of murder in stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee

The case was initially cast as indicative of lawlessness in the Bay Area but then developed into a lurid glimpse into the hard-charging lifestyles of the San Francisco's elite. Continue reading →

The World

World

In visit to mountain recently seized in Syria, Netanyahu vows to keep troops there indefinitely

The prime minister’s trip was likely to be viewed as provocative by Syria’s new leadership, which has criticized Israel’s expanded military presence across the de facto border. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine says it killed general who led Russia’s nuclear defense force

A day before the general’s killing, Ukraine had accused him of criminal activity, saying he was responsible for the “massive use of banned chemical weapons” in Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

US cites ‘indications’ North Korean soldiers died fighting for Russia

The move to deploy thousands of North Korean forces in Russia’s war against Ukraine rattled Ukraine’s allies and set the stage for a larger conflict between Moscow and the West. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Opinion

Was ABC right to settle with Trump?

Trump’s war on the press raises the stakes for newsrooms around the country. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

One last chance to protect the press before Trump’s inauguration

In its final hours, the current Congress should enact bipartisan legislation making it harder for prosecutors to obtain reporters’ notes. Continue reading →

OPINION

A commutation for federal death row inmates would be a travesty of justice

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has done nothing to merit clemency. Continue reading →

Metro

GLOBE SANTA

Christmas or child care? For these Mass. parents, having both this holiday season isn’t guaranteed.

Massachusetts boasts some of the highest child care costs in the US. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. lawmakers reach deal on long-stalled opioid bill, nix proposal to allow for supervised consumption sites

The agreement follows months of closed-door talks and notably omits a state Senate-passed provision that would have allowed cities or towns to approve centers where people can consume substances under the supervision of staff. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

‘Sign of a healthy democracy.’ Somerville will have a race for mayor.

Somerville Mayor Katjana Ballantyne will seek a third term, she said Tuesday, one day after a city councilor announced a bid for the city's top job. Continue reading →

Sports

BRUINS 4, FLAMES 3 (OT)

David Pastrnak caps comeback in Calgary, as Bruins rise from two down for overtime victory

Boston trailed 3-1 entering the third period, but tied it within the first seven minutes and won it with Pastrnak's wrister to reach 2-2 on their five-game western road trip. Continue reading →

Celtics

Payton Pritchard is having a remarkable season coming off the bench. Is he Sixth Man of the Year material?

Pritchard leads the league in bench scoring and is having a breakout season after making a splash from three in the 2024 playoffs. Continue reading →

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

As defensive quarterback Charlie McAvoy goes, the Bruins often follow, which has been better news of late

“He’s the leader back there,” said Joe Sacco. “He does a lot of things for us. So, when he’s playing the way he’s capable of playing, he’s a huge boost to our team.” Continue reading →

Business

NH BUSINESS

They spent their life building a maple farm. What happens when they have to retire?

Tim Meeh and Jill McCullough have harvested maple sap for 50 years at North Family Farm in Canterbury, N.H. Now they are wondering what will happen to the farm when they retire. Continue reading →

Business

Suspect charged with killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO as an act of terrorism

Luigi Mangione already was charged with murder in the Dec. 4 killing of Brian Thompson, but the terror allegation is new. Continue reading →

innovation beat

Massachusetts fusion startup plans first commercial power plant in Virginia

At its Richmond site, Commonwealth aims to generate enough clean energy to power 150,000 homes by the mid-2030s. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Francis X. Bellotti, influential Mass. attorney general, dies at 101

A fierce, powerful Democrat who fell short in his three bids for governor, Bellotti nevertheless wielded broad influence in three terms as attorney general. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Dick Van Arsdale, 81, one of first identical twins in the NBA, dies

Dick Van Arsdale, a three-time All-Star who, with his brother, Tom, was half of the first set of identical twins to play in the NBA after starring and confusing opponents and teammates alike in high school and at Indiana University, died Monday at his home in Phoenix. He was 81. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Orrin H. Pilkey, geologist who fought to save beaches, dies at 90

The scientist argued, often stridently, that sea walls and other armor can destroy saltwater beaches. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Dance Review

Ayodele Casel’s ‘Diary of a Tap Dancer’ at the ART writes forgotten women into the art form’s story

Dance performance blends with personal and historical narrative in an ambitious show from the trailblazing tapper and choreographer. Continue reading →

Oscars

‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ advance in Oscars shortlists

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled shortlists in 10 categories, including for documentary, international feature, and best song and score. Continue reading →

Music

A beloved Hanukkah album gets its moment to shine

The prominent Yiddish singer Moishe Oysher recorded it in the ‘50s. Continue reading →