All of the headlines from today's paper.
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Business

Biden’s plan to forgive student debt is on hold. That puts borrowers in limbo.

Six lawsuits have challenged the executive order to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, and the rollout is currently on hold. Continue reading →

Climate

In Vermont, a call to end logging in the Green Mountain National Forest

Environmental groups have long battled the timber industry over the sanctity of national forests, but the stakes in those perennial battles have risen in recent years. Continue reading →

Politics

In a shortened Georgia Senate sprint, candidates court split-ticket voters

As the campaigns sprint to the Dec. 6 runoff election, the split-ticket voters are emerging as a rare pool of individuals who could actually be up for grabs, in a race where no further voter registration is permitted. Continue reading →

Metro

This 6-foot-tall statue of Mickey Mouse with lobster claws for hands finally made it back to Boston

The 700-pound statue vanished from Boston two decades ago. But an employee from the shoe store Concepts tracked it down. Continue reading →

Marijuana

Medical marijuana for kids? These moms sought it out — and say any parent would have done the same

In Massachusetts, 45 minors have received permission from state regulators to legally consume medical cannabis, after getting the required recommendations from both a pediatrician and another doctor. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Walmart shooter left ‘death note,’ bought gun day of killing

“Sorry everyone but I did not plan this I promise things just fell in place like I was led by the Satan,” Andre Bing wrote on a note that was left on his phone, the Chesapeake Police Department said Friday. Continue reading →

Politics

The expanded child tax credit is gone. The battle over it remains.

Child poverty fell to a record low. And the program that did the most to reduce it vanished. Continue reading →

Nation

Three Virginia teens create a ‘period pantry’ for free pads, tampons

In September, 14-year-old Ariyanna Ghala and her friends launched their free period pantry outside a church in Vienna, filling the two-foot wide, one-foot deep and 2.5-foot tall wooden container they constructed with donated pads and tampons. Continue reading →

The World

World

Fire kills 10 in Xinjiang, raising questions about lockdown

The blaze set off a flurry of questions on Chinese social media about whether COVID restrictions had hampered the rescue or prevented residents from escaping their apartments or the building. Continue reading →

World

Kherson evacuates hospitals under relentless Russian shelling

Russian forces shelled Kherson and the surrounding area 49 times Thursday and Friday, the head of the Kherson regional military administration, Yaroslav Yanushevych, said. Thursday was one of the deadliest days since the Kremlin ordered its forces to retreat. Continue reading →

World

Suspect in Australia murder arrested in India 4 years later

The prime suspect in the murder of a woman on an Australian beach four years ago was arrested in New Delhi’s outskirts three weeks after he was targeted with a 1 million Australian dollar ($677,000) reward, authorities said Friday. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The world can’t recycle its way out of the plastics crisis

The International Energy Agency projects that by 2050, more than half of all oil and gas will be used to make plastics and petrochemicals. This has enormous climate impacts. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Ridding police of bad actors a work in progress

POST Commission takes first steps on a long and winding road to reform. Continue reading →

LETTERS

‘Bought and sold’: that troublesome UMass Lowell hydrogen study

A recent article reveals the not-so-subtle financial influence and lobbying impacts of the gas utilities and their allies on the results of a UMass Lowell study on green hydrogen. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

This 6-foot-tall statue of Mickey Mouse with lobster claws for hands finally made it back to Boston

The 700-pound statue vanished from Boston two decades ago. But an employee from the shoe store Concepts tracked it down. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Veteran, cancer survivor from South Boston competes in military Warrior Games

The Warrior Games is an annual sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured active-duty and veteran US military service members. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

MIT crafters want the Red Line’s ‘ugly’ — but oddly beloved — fabric seats to live forever

They are calling the repurposed seats "Choo-Choo Chairs." Continue reading →

Sports

bruins 3, hurricanes 2 (OT)

Bruins improve to 12-0 at home — setting an NHL record — with overtime win

The afternoon of history-making was somewhat diminished, however, when the Bruins lost No. 1 goalie Linus Ullmark to injury. Continue reading →

JOHN POWERS | ON SOCCER

Heartening US performance against England leaves expected task: Beat Iran, or go home

While the US were content with a deadlock against the world No. 5 English on Friday, they were going for the victory much of the match because they believed they could get it. Continue reading →

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Joe Mazzulla cuts down on practices as Celtics work through hectic portion of schedule

The Celtics don’t have more than one day off until Dec. 8-9, a stretch that includes two back-to-backs and a two-games-in-three-days against the rival Miami Heat. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Biden’s plan to forgive student debt is on hold. That puts borrowers in limbo.

Six lawsuits have challenged the executive order to cancel up to $20,000 in student debt, and the rollout is currently on hold. Continue reading →

Retail

Boston knitwear brand lands NFL licensing deal

Eight years after its founding, Christina Pardy’s Boston-based knitwear business has scored a licensing deal with the National Football League. Continue reading →

Retail

Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Many are reluctant to spend unless there is a big sale and are being more selective with what they will buy — in many cases, trading down to cheaper stuff and less expensive stores. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Jean-Marie Straub, uncompromising filmmaker, dies at 89

A celebrated filmmaker aligned with the French New Wave, Jean-Marie Straub sparked critical debate with films he made with his wife, Danièle Huillet. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Harriet Bograd, 79, dies; mentor to Jewish communities around the world

In the summer of 2001, Harriet Bograd decided to visit her daughter Margie, who had taken a summer job in a remote village in Ghana. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

AMC’s ‘Invitation to a Bonfire’ has been filming in New Bedford

An 1855 grand Italianate in town known as The Whalehouse has been the site of filming for the thriller series. Continue reading →

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Expect trials, tribulations from anthology series ‘Accused’

Each episode follows a different character. We know nothing about the crime they’ve been accused of, but the episode then looks back at what brought the defendant to court. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

Does anyone really change?

"I feel like I will always need to watch my back." Continue reading →