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Saturday, December 6, 2025
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Healthcare

In Massachusetts visit, Trump’s NIH chief defends move to prioritize funding research in places like Iowa, Nebraska

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told the Globe that he wants "scientists at every institution to be able to compete on the same level playing fields with the brilliant scientists here in Massachusetts." Continue reading →

Vermont

Viral videos of dangerous ski stunts spur ‘unprecedented number of lost skiers,’ Vermont rescue squad says

Stowe's town rescue squad described an “unprecedented number of lost skiers” who had accessed the backcountry this snowy early season — only to contact first responders when they became stranded. Continue reading →

Health

CDC panel recommends delaying birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

The change is likely to increase the number of people who develop chronic infections and liver cancer. Continue reading →

Big Picture

MassWildlife program embraces paraplegic hunters

When Fred Baker fractured his spine in a motorcycle accident in 2009, one of his first thoughts was how he would continue his hobbies like skiing, motorcycling, fishing — and hunting. Continue reading →

Business

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in $83 billion deal to create a streaming giant

Netflix announced plans Friday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business, in a deal that will send shock waves through Hollywood and the broader media landscape. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Video of boat strike shows survivors waving before fatal follow-up attack

The two survivors of the US military's first boat strike on Sept. 2 climbed atop the overturned hull and waved to something overhead, according to multiple people who have seen video of the attack. Continue reading →

Nation

Judge approves release of Epstein grand jury documents in Florida case

A federal judge in Florida on Friday approved the release of grand jury documents from a nearly 20-year-old investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, beginning the process of making public another batch of long-sought material about the deceased financier. Continue reading →

Politics

Suspect in D.C. pipe bomb case was ‘disappointed’ after Trump lost 2020 election, prosecutor says

The suspect confessed to planting the devices on Jan. 5, 2021, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Continue reading →

The World

World

Trump administration says Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’

The grim assessment of Europe’s future was released overnight as part of an annual update to the United States’ national security strategy around the world. Continue reading →

World

Russian drone strike kills 12-year-old boy in Ukraine as peace talks kept under wraps

Previous diplomatic attempts to break the deadlock have come to nothing and the nearly four-year war has continued unabated. Continue reading →

World

Putin and Modi hold talks, announce expansion of Russia-India trade ties

The 23rd Russia-India Summit comes at a pivotal moment as the US pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

‘Twas the month before Christmas, and Trump stirred the house

When what to my wondering eyes did appear, but a tin-pot dictator spewing rage and fear. Continue reading →

OpEds

A veteran’s warning: Hegseth’s disdain for the laws of war endangers our troops

Upholding these laws isn’t weakness. It’s what makes America worth fighting for. Continue reading →

Letters

E-bikes are all over the place. So are regulations for their use.

I was walking to the grocery store. The next thing I remember was waking up in the emergency department at Beth Israel Lahey Health. I had been hit from behind by an e-bike. Continue reading →

Metro

Immigration

Springfield resident who applied for asylum fears retaliation if deported to Ecuador

“This is not immigration enforcement," the man's lawyer wrote in a petition that challenged his detention. "It is coercion. It is retaliation." Continue reading →

Politics

‘Badly misinformed’ vs. ‘fear-mongering’: Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes

One day after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu renewed her legislative push to ease the pain of property tax hikes on Boston homeowners, the debate has already gotten heated. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Dedham church’s ‘ICE was here’ nativity display ‘should be removed,’ Boston Archdiocese says

The display at St. Susanna Parish features a large sign reading “ICE was here” in place of nativity figurines of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Continue reading →

Sports

Sports

France, Brazil, England among possible Foxborough visitors after garish World Cup draw sets field

France, Brazil, and England, ranked Nos. 3-5 in the world, top the list of who may appear, with Croatia and Morocco in the mix. Continue reading →

Revolution

The groups are set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and we’re a step closer to knowing which teams will play in Foxborough

Brazil, France, and England are among the teams whose groups were drawn for a possible game at Gillette Stadium. Continue reading →

Golf

State proposing $5 million in upgrades for Weston golf course recently dismissed as the worst in US

The proposal calls for the Leo J. Martin Golf Course to close for the 2026 season, though the driving range would reopen in April. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in $83 billion deal to create a streaming giant

Netflix announced plans Friday to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business, in a deal that will send shock waves through Hollywood and the broader media landscape. Continue reading →

Media

What to know about the $72 billion Netflix-Warner Bros. deal

Streamers Paramount Skydance and Comcast also made bids, and they may not be ready to give up. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Visual Arts

Frank Gehry, architect behind MIT’s Stata Center and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died

Inspired by artist peers such as Frank Stella and Jasper Johns, Gehry resisted efforts to categorize the style of his distorted, asymmetric, sculpture-like buildings. Continue reading →

Television

Colleague or colonizer? Netflix swallows Warner Bros. Discovery, and the film industry has feelings.

The streaming giant announced it had struck a deal to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. Continue reading →

Arts

Boston Winter Fest brings more outdoor merrymaking to Charlestown, including Santa, artificial snowfall, and more

Launching this weekend, the event has lights, live music, a Ferris wheel and carousel, and more. Continue reading →