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Wednesday, December 31, 2025


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‘It’s been a challenging year.’ Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on small businesses.

It's been a year of complications and cost-cutting for business owners struggling to deal with unpredictable levies on imported goods.
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Massachusetts


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‘The brother was being beat on’: Inmates detail violence that preceded South Bay death

A 32-year-old man who died on Dec. 8 had a history of mental health issues; officers chased him before subduing him, witnesses say.
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A potential hurdle on N.H. Governor Kelly Ayotte’s path to reelection? President Trump.

If the anti-Trump backlash is more intense in 2026 than it was during his first presidency in 2018, Ayotte could find herself among the Republicans who suffer.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, dies at 35

Schlossberg revealed in November that she had received a terminal cancer diagnosis.
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World


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Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

Israel says the rules are aimed at preventing Hamas and other militant groups from infiltrating the aid organizations.
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Nation


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SNAP bans on soda, candy, and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact waivers prohibiting the purchase of certain foods through SNAP.
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Nation


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Homeland Security seeks ‘emergency’ demolition of historic buildings in D.C.

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to fast-track the demolition of more than a dozen historic buildings at St. Elizabeths in Southeast Washington, asserting that the conditions of the vacant structures represent an "emergency" and pose potential security risks.
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Nation


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Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day-care centers

The surge of federal officers this week follows new allegations of fraud by day-care centers run by Somali residents.
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Thousands affected as Eurostar trains face day of delays after power failure in Channel Tunnel

The disruption, caused by a fault in the overhead power supply and the subsequent breakdown of a train within the 31-mile tunnel, left passengers stranded for hours.
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World


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China fires rockets near Taiwan on second day of large-scale military drills

China's People's Liberation Army is conducting large-scale military drills around Taiwan as part of "Justice Mission 2025."
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UAE to pull troops out of Yemen after Saudi-led airstrike

The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday that it was pulling its remaining troops out of Yemen, hours after a Saudi-led airstrike targeted a UAE shipment, an episode that has laid bare the deepening rift between two Persian Gulf powerhouses.
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Editorials


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Sheriffs under scrutiny — again

When civil fees fund an RV, parade float, and a doggie tuxedo, it’s time.
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OpEds


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Why airstrikes alone won’t save Nigeria’s Christians

The Trump administration must come up with a plan to replace the humanitarian aid it removed from the region.
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Letters


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Nagging question in boat strikes: Just who are we at war with?

Terrorists sit, so to speak, on the line between criminal and enemy.
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Transportation


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‘I scanned it four times’: new South Station fare gates go live with minor hiccups

“I think it’s a little inconvenient as a train rider, but as a taxpayer, it’s important that people are paying their fares,” said one commuter.
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Massachusetts


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First Night Boston: Roundup of festivities from parade to puppets with fireworks on top

The New Year's Eve festivities, which start at noon on City Hall Plaza, are free to all.
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Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025

From masked federal agents on a Somerville sidewalk to candlelit vigils at Brown, the year’s defining moments revealed a region grappling both with forces beyond its borders and closer to home.
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What goes on inside the blue tent on an NFL sideline? Sometimes it’s ‘bad news.’ Sometimes it’s a bathroom.

The blue tent has become a fixture since it was introduced in 2017 as a way to provide a place for players to be examined without intrusion from TV cameras or fans.
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Bruins


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Marco Sturm tries to reignite the struggling Bruins by accentuating the positive of their OT loss in Calgary

His team mired in a six-game losing streak, the Bruins coach presided over a spirited practice aimed at rekindling the fire his team has flashed this season.
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New details emerge as Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faces assault, strangulation charges

Diggs allegedly assaulted a woman who had been working as his chef. His lawyer denied the allegations.
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Economy


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A vibe check on the economy: Will the recession finally arrive in 2026?

Here are six takeaways on what the economy will look like in the new year.
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Here’s a look at some of the weirdest local business stories of 2025

From the extension of the Dunkin' Cinematic Universe to the "Don't Work at Anduril" marketing blitz at South Station, here are the local tales you might have forgotten or missed in our crazy news cycle.
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Consumer


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Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

At the heart of this case is whether Russell Vought can effectively shut down the agency and lay off all of the bureau’s employees.
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Obituaries


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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, whose decades-long rivalry with another woman at the helm of a dueling political dynasty shaped the fate of the young South Asian nation, died Tuesday at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital. She was believed to be 80.
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Obituaries


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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, dies

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister, whose decades-long rivalry with another woman at the helm of a dueling political dynasty shaped the fate of the young South Asian nation, died Tuesday at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital. She was believed to be 80.
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Lifestyle


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Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds.

The move makes them eligible for many US dog shows and likely increases their visibility to the pet-loving public.
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Lifestyle


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Dunkin’s quality got slammed on Reddit. It didn’t go over well.

A Reddit commenter called our Dunkin’ obsession "embarrassing." But "we somehow have made it part of the Commonwealth’s personality." Is he right?
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Restaurants


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The best Boston Globe recipes of 2025

Dependable dinners, quick meals, and rewarding baking projects were on the menu this year. Here are some of our favorites.
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