Nation

Billions for climate protection fuel new debate: Who deserves it most

The new infrastructure law signed by President Biden includes almost $50 billion to protect communities against climate change, the largest such investment in US history and a recognition that the effects of warming are outpacing America’s ability to cope. Continue reading →

Nation

After a bungled theft of Navy’s mascot draws fire, goatnappers strike again

Just before Thanksgiving, cadets from the US Military Academy at West Point did something that the three-star general in charge of the school officially ordered them not to do: They stole a Naval Academy goat mascot. Continue reading →

Nation

Thefts, always an issue for retailers, become more brazen

“Flash mobs” swarm through a Nordstrom in Northern California and two Best Buy stores in Minnesota, running out with armfuls of merchandise. Five thieves steal $20,000 in products from an Ulta Beauty store in Pennsylvania in just 40 seconds. A security guard is fatally shot in Oakland, California, while working with a local television news crew reporting about a recent retail robbery by a group of thieves. Continue reading →

World

Appeals court permits journalist Maria Ressa to attend Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Norway

Veteran Philippine journalist Maria Ressa will be permitted to travel to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize at an official Dec. 10 ceremony after a Philippine Court of Appeals ruling. Continue reading →

World

Russia planning massive military offensive against Ukraine involving 175,000 troops, US intelligence warns

As tensions mount between Washington and Moscow over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, US intelligence has found the Kremlin is planning a multi-front offensive as soon as early next year involving up to 175,000 troops, according to US officials and an intelligence document. Continue reading →

World

English teenager finds Bronze Age ax using a metal detector

“I was just shocked,” Milly said. “We were just laughing our heads off.” Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

United States must do more to vaccinate the world

Donating vaccines to low- and middle-income countries isn’t enough. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Power plant that would meet peak demand is drawing opposition

To preserve a livable climate, the science shows that we simply cannot build any new fossil fuel infrastructure. Counting on offsets carries substantial ethical and technical risks. Continue reading →

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Metro

Would Marty Walsh jump into a governor’s race?

The mayor-turned-labor secretary isn’t commenting on his desires or plans, and he isn’t likely to any time soon. But he told anyone who would listen when he accepted the role in Washington that he planned to remain a presence in Boston. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

A most unusual murder weapon — a conch shell — used to solve 2001 New Bedford murder, Bristol DA says

David W. Reed, 53, was indicted last week by a Bristol County grand jury for the murder of his half-sister, Rose Marie Moniz, inside her New Bedford home in 2001, Bristol District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III said. Continue reading →

Metro

‘It caught us by surprise.’ Horrible smell plagued residents in Millbury and Grafton — and came from an unusual source

Something was in the air around the Millbury-Grafton town line last month, and no, it wasn’t love. It reeked. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Celtics forward Jaylen Brown sits out Friday against Jazz because of lingering soreness

Brown had a hamstring strain that caused him to miss eight games recently. Continue reading →

Red Sox

Jackie Bradley Jr. had a tough year with the Brewers. Why would the Red Sox want him back?

The Red Sox believe they can get more out of him. Plus, as Chaim Bloom said, “true center fielders are hard to find.” Continue reading →

Jazz 137, Celtics 130

In a high-scoring battle, Celtics can’t hold off 3-point shooting prowess of Jazz

Utah pummeled the Celtics with a barrage of long-range darts, connecting on 27 of 51 3-pointers in its win that started Boston’s five-game road trip on a sour note. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

For a child-friendly holiday show, the Boch Center fails the (rapid COVID) test

Hundreds of people, many of them small children, waited in a line to see “The Elf on the Shelf” that stretched over four blocks for rapid COVID tests. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Eversource customers, your electric bill is about to jump

As widely predicted, the cost of energy is going up sharply this winter, including for Eversource electricity customers who are almost certain to face a 25 percent price increase next month, according to a recent filing with state regulators. Continue reading →

Business

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues Elizabeth Warren over COVID-19 book complaint

The plaintiffs allege that Warren violated the US Constitution by urging online retailer Amazon to halt sales of “The Truth About COVID-19,” as well as several other books promoting unorthodox opinions about the deadly disease COVID-19. Continue reading →

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Names

‘Boston Strangler’ cast grows as filming is set to begin in Mass. on Monday

The latest star to join the cast of the upcoming “Boston Strangler” movie is David Dastmalchian, known for his recent roles in “Dune” and “Suicide Squad.” “Boston Strangler” begins shooting around the city and suburbs on Monday. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

GBH puts ‘Talking Politics’ in old ‘Beat the Press’ time slot

Hosted by Adam Reilly, the new show will be panel-based, with GBH News’ City Hall reporter Saraya Wintersmith, State House bureau reporter Mike Deehan, and politics editor Peter Kadzis on board as “key contributors,” according to GBH. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

What if the person I’m dating is no longer on the Red Line?

"I live in Cambridge and they’ve been living downtown, so that has been working well for us, both being on the Red Line. This person, however, is thinking about moving to East Boston." Continue reading →