Nation

White House creates new energy division to coordinate climate change policies

President Biden appointed Sally Benson, a well-known energy expert at Stanford University, to a high-level position to coordinate climate change policy. Continue reading →

Nation

Pentagon forms a group to examine unexplained aerial sightings

The Pentagon on Tuesday night announced a new group to investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena in sensitive areas, work that will be overseen by both the military and the intelligence agencies. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Biden to nominate Shalanda Young for budget director

Young has served as the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget since the spring, but the White House will now tap her to officially lead the office as the administration faces multiplying challenges in implementing its economic agenda. Continue reading →

World

Germany gets a new government, embarking on post-Merkel era

After 16 years under Angela Merkel, German leaders Wednesday announced a new government with a new chancellor, Olaf Scholz — a long-awaited return to power for the center-left, in a coalition that faces immediate challenges posed by the pandemic, the economy, and foreign relations close to home and across the globe. Continue reading →

World

At least 31 dead after migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

At least 31 people drowned in frigid waters off the coast of France on Wednesday, after a boat carrying migrants trying to reach Britain capsized in the English Channel, one of the worst death tolls in recent years for migrants attempting the dangerous crossing. Continue reading →

World

Israel plans large settlement at shuttered Jerusalem airport

Israel is moving ahead with plans to build a massive Jewish settlement on the site of a long-abandoned airport that the Palestinians had hoped would one day service their future capital in east Jerusalem. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A holiday blessing from corporate America

A retail Thanksgiving break brought on by the pandemic has become standard operating procedure. That’s good for employees and consumers. Continue reading →

OPINION

The erasure of Indigenous People’s history

False narratives are the foundation upon which big lies are built. Instead, let us acknowledge history and celebrate what our presence here today signals. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Public art installations can drive foot traffic back to Boston

When done in concert with the residents and priorities of a neighborhood, art can bring vibrancy and vigor to otherwise blank walls, utility boxes, and vacant lots. Continue reading →

Metro

‘They essentially take over the streets’: Riders’ attack on 82-year-old driver renews concerns about off-road vehicles

The Nov. 18 attack has reanimated a debate over how to combat urban dirt biking incidents where masses of people illegally ride off-road vehicles through city streets. Continue reading →

GLOBE SANTA

Decades later, they are still thankful

Decades later, these adults who were Globe Santa recipients as children remain deeply grateful for the Globe Santa program and say it profoundly shaped their lives. Continue reading →

RI EDUCATION

‘We Are Here’: Debates over teaching history in R.I. exclude Native people, Indigenous parents say

State social studies standards do not stipulate that schools teach specific aspects of Native history or culture, said the Rhode Island Department of Education, instead leaving those decisions up to districts. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Familiar stops for Celtics coach Ime Udoka

Udoka was an assistant with three teams the Celtics will face: the Nets, the 76ers, and the Spurs. Continue reading →

BRUINS 5, SABRES 1

Bruins put Sabres away early with four-goal first, win 5-1 in Buffalo

Boston ripped off four goals in a span of just more than five minutes in the first period, overwhelming the sub-.500 Sabres in a game started by Jeremy Swayman due to a Linus Ullmark injury. Continue reading →

THANKSGIVING FOOTBALL

Having Dad as your head coach makes Thanksgiving football even more special

There will be father-son pairings for at least three local high schools — Framingham, Bishop Fenwick, and Lynn Classical — in their rivalry games. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

More than 430,000 people in Massachusetts missed utility payments during the pandemic

The number of people behind on their utility bills rose by 90,000 during that period compared to pre-pandemic records, according to a study by the Boston-based National Consumer Law Center. Continue reading →

Retail

Outdoor dining program in Boston extended to Dec. 31 (but not in North End)

The temporary program, first enacted in June 2020 to help businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, was previously set to expire on Dec. 1. Continue reading →

Business

Dimon regrets quip saying JPMorgan to outlast China’s Communist Party

“I regret and should not have made that comment,” Dimon said in a statement from the bank Wednesday. “I was trying to emphasize the strength and longevity of our company.” Continue reading →

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TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Two years on, ‘Ray Donovan’ will wrap up the right way

“Ray Donovan: The Movie” will premiere on Showtime on Jan. 14. It will pick up where the show left off, with the regular cast of actors returning. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Adult survivors of abuse must be heard

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →

Arts

Bernie Krause’s recorded nature sounds are now an exhibit at the Peabody Essex Museum

Early in his career, he was a member of the Weavers and sold musicians on the Moog synthesizer. Then he became a natural sound artist. Continue reading →