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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Massachusetts

Dedham pastor stands by nativity scene protesting ICE, even as Archdiocese of Boston asks for removal

Rev. Stephen Josoma's use of the nativity outside St. Susanna’s Church has sparked a national controversy that's rippling far beyond its suburb. Continue reading →

Metro

Prosecutors built a narrative that Latarsha Sanders was ‘evil.’ Her family felt powerless to stop it.

Even if Latarsha Sanders' family had the wherewithal to stand up for her publicly, would anyone have listened? Continue reading →

Music

In a world of bad Christmas songs, this one is simply the worst

It's a headache-inducing sonic lump of coal. Any guesses? What's your least favorite holiday song? We want to know. Continue reading →

Politics

Wu amps up pressure campaign on state Senate to pass tax shift bill, but still gets cool reception

From her first Reddit "Ask me anything" to a video shared on social media, Wu is stepping up her pressure campaign on the state Senate to pass her tax bill. Continue reading →

Health

Mass. considers payroll tax to fund long-term care for aging residents

New legislation would create a payroll tax to fund long-term care insurance for all Massachusetts residents. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Supreme Court grapples with whether to lift campaign finance limits

The Supreme Court grappled Tuesday with whether to chip away at campaign finance limits in a major challenge to political campaign funding that could undercut one of the Democrats' financial advantages going into the midterms. Continue reading →

Nation

How a rare drug made from scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism

BabyBIG is an IV medication that uses antibodies from volunteers vaccinated against botulism to help babies too young to fight the disease on their own. Continue reading →

Politics

Legal groups sue Justice Dept. for secret memo justifying boat strikes

The Trump administration has referred to the memo, written by lawyers for the Justice Department, in its defense of the strikes even as experts have questioned their legality. Continue reading →

The World

World

In Thailand and Cambodia, thousands flee as fighting reignites

The new wave of fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has killed at least 10 people, injured nearly two dozen and displaced hundreds of thousands. Continue reading →

World

Israeli ban on international media in Gaza remains, legal challenge delayed

On Sunday, the Israeli Supreme Court gave the government an extension in responding to the petition, the ninth such delay since the case was filed in September 2024. Continue reading →

World

Lithuania declares national emergency over suspicious balloons from Belarus

Lithuania's government declared a nationwide emergency Tuesday to bolster security after months of fending off suspicious balloons that have floated into the country's airspace from neighboring Belarus, disrupting flights and stirring chaos. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

Editorials

The Supreme Court just escalated the redistricting war. Congress must end it.

The best solution would be to increase the size of the House of Representatives from its current 435 members. Continue reading →

Columns

Citizenship by birth is America at its best

A principle rooted in the Constitution and reinforced by long experience cannot be undone at a president’s whim. Continue reading →

Letters

Wu fights anew over city property tax

"As Democrats across the country, including here, talk about affordability as a key goal, Wu’s proposal addresses exactly that," writes an advocate. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Prosecutors built a narrative that Latarsha Sanders was ‘evil.’ Her family felt powerless to stop it.

Even if Latarsha Sanders' family had the wherewithal to stand up for her publicly, would anyone have listened? Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Ana Walshe’s blood, DNA found in basement, on discarded hacksaw, analysts tell jurors at husband’s murder trial

Brian Walshe stands accused of killing Ana Walshe shortly after they rang in the New Year together in 2023, dismembering her body, and disposing of it in several dumpsters. Continue reading →

Politics

Out of prison, Tania Fernandes Anderson is still speaking her mind

Talking about how best to dismantle systems of racism, the former Boston city councilor implored a Roxbury crowd to “remove your gloves. It’s all iron fists from here on.” Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins

Fraser Minten, Mark Kastelic each bury a pair of goals in Bruins’ road win over Blues

Minten and Kastelic scored a pair of goals each as the Bruins stretched their winning streak to three games with a 5-2 decision over the Blues Tuesday night at Enterprise Center. Continue reading →

Patriots

Mike Vrabel’s little motivations, what the Patriots did on their bye week, and other notes

Vrabel constantly cautions looking too far ahead, but has figured out how to get the best out of his team in small ways. Continue reading →

Patriots

Feuding Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft could enter the Hall of Fame together. Wouldn’t it be great?

What a fitting, poetic ending that would be for a relationship that has captivated our local football audience for decades. Continue reading →

Business

Biotech

Fulcrum study suggests improved efficacy for higher dose sickle cell pill

Cambridge-based Fulcrum Therapeutics said it will aim to launch a large clinical trial in the second half of 2026 to prove the drug can ameliorate symptoms.  Continue reading →

Real Estate

Hellenic College could sell 25 acres to bolster its bottom line

A New Hampshire-based real estate investment management company would pay up to $30 million for the property, which is mostly a wooded area. Continue reading →

Healthcare

UMass Memorial could have used taxpayer funds to help keep maternity unit open, audit suggests

The audit said UMass could have used over $6 million in grants to support the essential community service, rather than shuttering it. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Lifestyle

Saks stylist to be arraigned on fraud charges after allegedly stealing more than $400,000 in refund scheme

Suhail Kwatra has been a personal shopper for Boston socialites for nearly two decades and says he will "fight to clear my good name.” Continue reading →

Food & Dining

This year’s best cookbooks for holiday giving

For every cook, the perfect volume is out there. Continue reading →

Restaurants

The Michelin effect: What happens to the local restaurants honored by the travel guide?

Now that the stardust has settled, we connected with several honorees to reflect on boosts to business, how Michelin might shape the Boston-area foodscape, and goals for 2026. Continue reading →