Nation

Seattle police: Woman makes harrowing escape from vicious pimp

A young woman made two harrowing attempts to escape her vicious pimp — including jumping out a third-story window — before being rescued by a ride-share driver who engaged in a gunfight with the man, prosecutors in Seattle said. Continue reading →

Politics

Internal documents show how close the FBI came to deploying spyware

Documents, produced in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit brought by The New York Times against the bureau, show that FBI officials made a push in late 2020 and the first half of 2021 to deploy the hacking tools — made by the Israeli spyware firm NSO — in its own criminal investigations. Continue reading →

Nation

COVID depression is real. Here’s what you need to know.

The World Health Organization noted this year that anxiety and depression increased by 25% across the globe in just the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. And researchers have continued to find more evidence that the coronavirus wreaked havoc on our mental health. Continue reading →

World

Winter will be a major factor in the Ukraine war, officials say

Senior Biden administration officials say Russia’s military operations in Ukraine will remain stalled well into next year, as recent Ukrainian advances upset Moscow’s hopes of seizing more territory in areas that President Vladimir Putin has tried to portray as historically part of Russia. Continue reading →

World

Gas stations in Haiti reopen for 1st time in 2 months

“There’s gas now! There’s gas now!,” people yelled as they honked their horns and motorcycles zoomed past as Haiti’s capital slowly returned to its familiar cacophony. Continue reading →

World

Yellen calls for ‘stabilizing’ US relations with China before G-20

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday called for stabilizing the United States’ rocky relationship with China and reopening regular lines of communication between the world’s two largest economies before a global gathering next week where their leaders are expected to meet. Continue reading →

OPINION

Lies spread faster than the truth. Can communities change that?

Election season and the pandemic have put a spotlight on misinformation. The problem isn’t as distant as you might think. Continue reading →

LETTERS

How can hospitals turn away sick children?

When will we, as a society, value and support the care of our youngest members when they are ill, regardless of the profit margin? Continue reading →

LETTERS

GOP feels the Trump effect, and it smarts

This was akin to asking that weird uncle to deliver a toast at a wedding, then watching in horror as it unfolds. Continue reading →

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Advice for Maura Healey after her big win on Tuesday

Governor-elect Healey will have opportunities when she takes office in January, and the time to capitalize on them may be right away. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Boston police contract negotiations at ‘impasse,’ union leader says

The question of who should bear the responsibility of supervising traffic safety and construction sites emerges as key issue amid heated citywide debate. Continue reading →

GLOBE SANTA

Many partners help Globe Santa in its mission

Most of the thousands of letters to Globe Santa are handwritten on forms provided by the state’s Department of Transitional Assistance; others come from nonprofits, social service, and anti-poverty agencies. This year, 60 organizations were approved for participation in Globe Santa. Continue reading →

Bruins 3, Sabres 1

Jakub Zboril’s first NHL goal turns game with Sabres in favor of Bruins

Patrice Bergeron scored the equalizer at 18:51 of the second period and later, an insurance goal to make it 3-1. Continue reading →

patriots

First-time fathers on the Patriots have to learn a whole new playbook

Several players have recently become fathers, and that means adjusting schedules, helping each other with advice, but most of all relishing the joys of parenthood. Continue reading →

CELTICS 117, PISTONS 108

Jayson Tatum (43 points) stars in shorthanded Celtics’ Motown show

Tatum was 14 for 28 shooting, including 7 for 15 on 3s, in 41 minutes in the win against the Pistons Continue reading →

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IDEAS

The abortion rights movement may be regaining the upper hand

Voters are showing displeasure with the demise of Roe v. Wade and rollbacks on abortion access — especially when they get to separate this question from partisan politics. Continue reading →

IDEAS

An opportunity for Democrats, hiding in plain sight

The party lost power, but it’s becoming clearer how they can wield it more effectively next time. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Joe Tarsia, an architect of the Sound of Philadelphia, dies at 88

The recording engineer and studio operator leaned into a soul and R&B sound that was lush and fervent. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Edward Prescott, Nobel laureate economist who pushed a hand-off approach on monetary policy, dies at 72

Dr. Prescott urged policymakers to take the long view on economic strategies and resist short-range tinkering. Continue reading →

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QUICK BITE

Would you like a tahini latte with your oil change?

Madhouse Cafe opens in Roxbury, for patrons of the adjacent motorcycle shop — and everyone else, too. Continue reading →

TABLES

Pescador opens in Kenmore Square; Sub Rosa slides into the South End

Plus, a kid-friendly taproom in Hingham. Continue reading →

Visual Arts

A ‘Solstice’ for the senses at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge

The annual show will feature interactive light and sound installations, created by artists at MASARY Studios, on select days in December. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

I traveled 1,600 miles on an Amtrak sleeper train. After 36 hours on board, here’s the verdict.

I endured two stale empanadas and one tiny bar of soap for a lot of stunning views. Were they worth it? Continue reading →

SURVEY SAYS

These are the top travel-inspired baby names

Plus, welcome to our fun new feature, Survey Says, in which we share some of the random, absurd, and occasionally useful polls from the world of travel. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Student loan forgiveness may not be the silver bullet to boost homeownership.

‘The unfortunate truth is that this will hardly turn the dial for prospective home buyers.’ Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: Outside, it’s gray, but inside, it’s light and bright

Three-bedroom Colonial offers three levels of living on a Dedham side street. Continue reading →