All of the headlines from today's paper.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Richard Neal’s long quest for Trump’s tax returns is finished. Now, they’ll soon be public.

With just two weeks remaining before Republicans take control of the House, Richard Neal and his Democratic colleagues voted Tuesday night to release the Donald Trump's returns. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

SJC overturns Kingston couple’s $5 million verdict against country club over errant golf balls

The Supreme Judicial Court said overturning the decision was necessary due to a critical legal error by the judge who handled the trial. Continue reading →

Metro

‘Dude, this is a bush’: He wanted a lopsided evergreen out of his yard. Some Tufts students gave it a home for the holidays.

Instead of chopping down the shrub-like greenery in his Somerville backyard, this resident convinced others it could make a perfect Christmas tree. Continue reading →

Residential

‘Permanent supportive housing’ may be controversial to would-be neighbors, but it’s been beneficial to those who live in it

While known for their emergency shelters, Pine Street and other homelessness providers are creating more housing that aims to keep people off the streets long term. Continue reading →

Health

Suicide is a leading cause of death. And we’re in denial about our pain.

Mental health is an individual journey. But it's more than that. Society undeniably affects wellness. How the world allows you to move is a factor. And we, as a nationwide community of all ages and identities, are unwell. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Trump-era border restrictions are in place as lawsuits reach Supreme Court

One of the most expansive immigration restrictions along the US-Mexico border remained in force Tuesday evening as lawyers for the Biden administration, migrant rights activists, and Republican governors debated its continued use in written briefs submitted to the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

Nation

Lawmakers unveil sprawling spending bill to avoid shutdown

Top lawmakers on Tuesday unveiled a sprawling spending package that would keep the government open through next fall after reaching a compromise on billions of dollars in federal spending, including more emergency aid to Ukraine. Continue reading →

Nation

How Diane Foley made it her mission to prioritize US hostages overseas

By the time President Biden appeared in the Oval Office this month to announce that Brittney Griner had been freed after nearly 10 months of captivity in Russia, the news had already reached Diane Foley by text in her small-town home in New Hampshire. A wave of relief washed through her. Another one finally out. Another one coming home. Continue reading →

The World

World

China’s abrupt COVID pivot leaves many without medicines

When demand for fever-reducing drugs more than quadrupled the price of ibuprofen, a city in eastern China began rationing sales by selling the pills individually. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing to visit Washington on Wednesday, according to three AP sources, in what would be his first known trip outside the country since Russia’s invasion began in February. Continue reading →

World

Lauding their soldiers, Putin and Zelensky signal long fight ahead

The scenes captured the intractability of a war that began nearly 10 months ago between two antagonists presenting very different versions of the conflict. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Roadmap to Justice: Trump must be held accountable

Jan. 6 Committee provides stacks of evidence to DOJ on the ex-president and his band of sycophants. Continue reading →

OPINION

Jan. 6 committee has done the nation a huge service. Now Americans must step up.

Anyone who cherishes our democracy should be profoundly grateful for the light the House panel has shed, not just on that stunning day itself but on the lying and scheming that led to the violent storming of the Capitol. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A Southwest Corridor win and an Allston loss

We stopped one highway but we didn’t exit the cars and there’s been no comparable commitment to mass transit. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

‘Dude, this is a bush’: He wanted a lopsided evergreen out of his yard. Some Tufts students gave it a home for the holidays.

Instead of chopping down the shrub-like greenery in his Somerville backyard, this resident convinced others it could make a perfect Christmas tree. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Mass. Dept. of Correction aims to improve treatment of mentally ill inmates, after settlement with federal investigators

The DOC will implement new mental health policies to address a scathing report released in 2020 that found inmates had harmed themselves or even died in custody due to a lack of proper care and supervision. Continue reading →

Metro

An early Christmas present for Mrs. O’Neill

From the moment Eileen O’Neill heard about the Green Line Extension, she was determined to be on that first train. Continue reading →

Sports

Tara Sullivan

If you thought the Masters delivered the drama in the past, just wait until 2023, and other thoughts

With roaring back nines, epic meltdowns, and clutch putts, Augusta National has been the stage for some of golf’s most memorable moments. Continue reading →

boston marathon

Diana Kipyokei officially stripped of 2021 Boston Marathon title, receives 6-year doping ban

Fellow Kenyan marathoner Edna Kiplagat, who also won in 2017, has been elevated to winner after Kipyokei's appeal was denied. Continue reading →

On hockey

Connor Clifton and the Bruins defensemen were more offensive, and that made Monday’s win different

Clifton scored the first goal of the game and added and an assist, part of a 2-4—6 contribution the Bruins blue liners in the win over the Panthers. Continue reading →

Business

Energy

Baker outlines plans to beef up ports to develop offshore wind farms

Job growth in Massachusetts’s clean energy sector is continuing, but at a slower pace. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

Funding for local startups crashes in 2022 along with tech stock prices

While the once red hot sector of crypto and fintech startups has all but shut down, startups working on energy and climate solutions ― a strong point for the region ― are still in vogue. Continue reading →

TALKING SHOP

Moss art, anyone? Here’s what’s new in Greater Boston retail

A do-it-yourself plant shop, custom suiting showroom, and Allbirds store have made their way to the city. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Sheila Russell, former mayor of Cambridge, dies at 87

A lifelong Cambridge resident who entered politics after her husband, former Cambridge mayor Leonard Russell, died in office, Mrs. Russell served on the City Council for 14 years. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Marion Smith, the world’s most prolific cave explorer, dies at 80

A relentless, irascible subterranean explorer, Marion Smith was believed to have visited more caves than anyone else in human history. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Tom Browning, who pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62

Mr. Browning's gem against the Dodgers was one of just 23 perfect games in major league history and the only one for the Reds, baseball's oldest professional franchise. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Check out these sustainable small businesses

Places where you can find a thoughtful gift for friends, family, and loved ones while also keeping conscious of the planet. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★

‘Who’s your favorite fearless hero?’ Puss in Boots returns in ‘The Last Wish’

The latest adventure of Shrek’s pal finds the feline hanging on to the last of his nine lives — and Antonio Banderas, who voices him, having way too much fun. Continue reading →

MOVIE REVIEW | ½

Brendan Fraser can’t save ‘The Whale’

The actor plays a 600-pound gay man who suffers, and suffers, and suffers some more in Darren Aronofsky’s film. Continue reading →