Nation

An inflation-driven midterm will not change Biden’s economic focus

“We lost fewer seats in the House of Representatives than any Democratic president’s first midterm election in the last 40 years,” Biden said during remarks at the White House on Wednesday. “I don’t have to change any of the policies that have already passed.” Continue reading →

Nation

Tropical Storm Nicole topples beachfront homes into ocean

Tropical Storm Nicole sent multiple homes toppling into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday and threatened a row of high-rise condominiums in places where Hurricane Ian washed away the beach and destroyed seawalls only weeks ago. Continue reading →

Nation

COVID hospitalizations are rising in kids under 6 months, CDC Director Walensky says

COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among babies under 6 months old, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging mothers to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of infection in those not yet eligible for shots, Director Rochelle Walensky said. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine moves forward in south, with little resistance from Russia

The Ukrainian soldiers inched forward in their pickup truck, weaving between burned Russian military vehicles, keeping a lookout for mines, and pushing deeper into territory vacated by the Russian Army just a few hours earlier. Continue reading →

World

Weed is now legal in Thailand. How long will the high times last?

Thailand’s military government is carrying out an experiment: What happens when a country in Asia, a region where drug laws tend to be harsh, essentially legalizes marijuana overnight? Continue reading →

World

Tough lines on Ukraine and China: Seeing policy fallout from US election

As the contours of the new US Congress become clearer, diplomats and policy analysts are trying to discern what it will mean for American support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, for NATO, and for what may be an even tougher line on China. Continue reading →

OPINION

The dangerous myths of emergency department overcrowding

Universally acknowledging the threat emergency department overcrowding poses to patient safety and staff well-being, raising the alarm, and debunking myths are necessary first steps to address the current and long-term fallout. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

A warning for lawmakers in Question 1′s narrow win

Voters remain skeptical of politicians’ ability to keep their election promises to spend the millionaires tax wisely. Continue reading →

OPINION

Slouching toward Twittergeddon

The real dilemma posed by the potential withering away of Twitter is: How will I replace the wasted time? I’m a firm believer in wasting time — it’s my time, after all — and Twitter is a machine purpose-built for avoiding commitments, relationships, and emotional engagement. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Boston to refund millions in marijuana ‘impact’ fees

The city will write checks to nine local marijuana companies totaling $2.86 million. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Watertown’s first female detective wins over $4 million discrimination suit

The jury awarded her about $3.36 million for backpay, future earning and compensatory damages, plus $1 million in punitive damages, according to lawyers involved in the case. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

One man’s quest to photograph, paint, and preserve Boston’s historic buildings

Matthew Dickey acts as an ambassador for the lesser-known abodes tucked into Boston’s historic neighborhoods. Continue reading →

College football

Everywhere he’s gone, Bob Chesney has built winning football teams, and now Holy Cross is on the brink of a perfect season

A blue-collar work ethic helped Chesney turn around programs at Salve Regina and Assumption, and now he has a powerhouse with the Crusaders. Continue reading →

Bruins 3, Flames 1

Charlie McAvoy scores in his season debut, Bruins remain perfect at home, and stars falling in line

The Bruins went nearly 10 minutes without a shot in the second period. Continue reading →

bruins notebook

Ahead of schedule, Charlie McAvoy returned to the lineup for the Bruins

McAvoy’s return against Calgary comes approximately three weeks before his targeted date of return from left shoulder surgery. Continue reading →

Business

After months of stubborn inflation, glimmers of hope emerge

Fresh economic data released Thursday showed that inflation cooled more than expected in October, a hopeful development for American consumers and welcome news for the Federal Reserve and White House after months of stubbornly persistent price increases. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Amazon shows off latest robots, drones, and electric vehicles in Westborough

The new robots were on display at Amazon’s first public media event highlighting its massive robotics facility in Westborough. Continue reading →

Business

Markets soar on signs of slower inflation

Stocks jolted higher Thursday after fresh data showed a moderation in inflation, bolstering investors’ expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon slow the pace of interest rate increases that have weighed on the market. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Gal Costa, singer who embodied Tropicália’s innovative spirit, dies at 77

Gal Costa, one of Brazil’s greatest singers and a model for generations of Brazilian performers, died Wednesday at her home in São Paulo. She was 77. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jim Wilson, former Globe deputy director of photography, dies at 68

A talented photographer and an accomplished manager, Mr. Wilson "could do anything," a colleague recalled. Continue reading →

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Visual Arts

The best female Old Master you’ve never heard of. Until now.

Michaelina Wautier, the 17th-century painter behind "The Five Senses," is now considered among the most talented of the so-called female Old Masters. But until recently, no one had heard of her. Continue reading →

Music

Hoping to snag a Taylor Swift ticket? Be prepared for sticker shock.

You'll need some luck, fortitude, and a fat wallet when the presales for her three Foxborough shows begin Tuesday. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

Ryan Coogler’s tribute to Chadwick Boseman stirs the heart, even as some action sequences stumble. Continue reading →