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2022 Election

Congressional power in balance as key counts continue

The GOP holds the lead in House races, but the Senate may come down to a runoff in Georgia

Update in 16

Dem.

46

GOP

48

U.S. Senate

Dem

46(+1)

GOP

48(-1)

Ind

2(+0)

Undecided

4

Update in 16

Dem.

184

GOP

207

U.S. House

218 seats for the majority

Dem

184(-8)

GOP

207(+6)

Ind

0(+0)

Undecided

44

full senate results
full house results
Live Updates

Hospitals postpone pediatric surgeries as capacity crunch escalates

Hospitals are also admitting children to adult units and taking other measures to ease the crisis.

Meta and other tech giants are laying off workers and slowing down. Here’s what that means for Boston.

The local tech sector has benefited from the expanding operations of West Coast giants such as Google, Meta, and Amazon. Now, that trend is reversing.
Musk’s first email to Twitter staff ends remote work

‘I was golden’: Former Yale soccer coach, once the center of Varsity Blues scandal, sentenced in federal court

Prosecutors said they were willing to agree to a deal in which Rudolph Meredith would not receive any prison time, but a judge ruled that Meredith should serve some time because of the extent of his involvement.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

The Kyrie Irving saga likely cost Ime Udoka the Brooklyn Nets coaching job

The Nets were desperate enough to bring in Ime Udoka because of their investment in Kevin Durant, Ben Simmons, and Kyrie Irving.

Biden is celebratory and defiant in remarks after midterm elections

President Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, saying Democrats had “a strong night” and he planned to change nothing about his approach despite facing the likelihood of divided government in the nation’s capital.

Republicans closing in on House win; Senate control up for grabs

A Republican House majority would likely trigger a spate of investigations into Biden and his family, while a GOP Senate takeover would hobble the president’s ability to make judicial appointments.
Trump urged to delay 2024 bid after uneven midterms Graphics: Here’s where the Senate currently stands
James Pindell | Analysis

Trump surprised everyone when he won in 2016. Then he effectively lost three elections in a row.

Donald Trump says he doesn’t like losers. But here is the reality: Trump has effectively lost three elections in a row: 2018, 2020, and 2022.

Midterm elections showed that Trump seemed to be a drag on Republican Party

Republicans' showing in Tuesday's elections fell far short of their lofty expectations, with several candidates who were closely associated with former president Trump failing to win.

Abortion rights prevailed across the country in the midterms

Support for abortion rights extended from blue states like Vermont and California through the Midwestern battleground of Michigan and into deep red areas like Kentucky and Montana.

In a nation bitterly divided, the transfer of power from Baker to Healey in Massachusetts gets off to a warm start

For just the second time in 30 years, Democrats are seizing back control of the governor’s office. The transition from Charlie Baker's administration to that Maura Healey could hardly be more friendly.

Passage of the Mass. ‘millionaires tax’ amends the state’s flat tax rate

After a hard-fought campaign, voters approved an extra 4 percent tax on incomes over $1 million.

A new sheriff in town in Bristol County, as Heroux ousts Hodgson

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, a controversial figure, conceded to Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux on Tuesday night.

More recent News

Alcohol sale regulations remain unchanged in Massachusetts as voters reject ballot Question 3
The long-running fight between locally owned liquor stores and “big box” retailers will likely return to the Legislature next year.

Voters decided to uphold driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. But the margin was close.
The result, according to some experts, suggests that the Commonwealth is still polarized when it comes to immigration reform and policymaking.

Hockey Diversity Alliance shares statement from Isaiah Meyer-Crothers detailing abuse by Mitchell Miller
"I can’t take more of this," wrote Meyer-Crothers, who was abused by the player the Bruins signed last week before parting ways with him Sunday.

Madeline Wong, Kowloon Restaurant family matriarch, dies at 95
“She worked endless hours to grow the business from the ground up," said the Kowloon restaurant about Madeline Wong, who co-founded the Saugus landmark with her husband.

Nicole weakens to tropical storm over east-central Florida
Shortly after Hurricane Nicole made landfall early Thursday along the east coast of Florida, it was downgraded to a tropical storm but it was still battering a large area of the storm-weary state with strong winds, dangerous storm surge, and heavy rain.

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Celtics dispatch lowly Pistons, extend winning streak to four games
Jayson Tatum had a quiet first half and Malcolm Brogdon went down with a bad hamstring, but it didn't matter against the youthful Pistons.

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Opinion
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

The pro-choice 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.
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

The election may have been calm, but a voter suppression storm is still brewing
Joan Vennochi

The despicable Donald Trump helps Democrats survive the midterms
EDITORIAL

Early midterm results point to a win for democracy
IDEAS | JANE ROSENZWEIG

What we lose when machines do the writing
The Emancipator

The (unheard) case of American Samoa

American Samoans’ status as U.S. nationals, not citizens, is rooted in racism, but many territory residents think citizenship could also threaten the American Samoan way of life. And what about independence?

Recommended reads

The cost of building in Boston keeps going up. That’s making real estate more expensive, too.

Residential and commercial developers alike are grappling with costly shipping and production delays.

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.

Want to rent a Tesla? Harvard Square now has an electric-only car rental spot.
UFODrive is a Luxembourg-based company that claims to offer the simplicity of Zipcar, but exclusively rents electric vehicles.

Black enough for me: Two critics discuss ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’
Filmmaker Elvis Mitchell talks about his new Netflix documentary with Globe film critic Odie Henderson.

Culture & Lifestyle

Many notable shows coming back in the coming weeks

At Agganis Arena, wrestling champs The Acclaimed will bring the noise

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

Special Projects

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.
Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

video

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

SCOT LEHIGH

Mainely good news: Janet Mills beats Paul LePage for governor
JEFF JACOBY

The election’s biggest winner? Incumbency.
Bina Venkataraman

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

The great Twexit
JEFF JACOBY

‘The off-ramp out of extreme poverty’
IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD

The extremist in New Hampshire who might flip the Senate

Metro

Live updates: Midterm elections

Midterm elections: As Massachusetts makes history, control of Congress is yet to be determined. Follow along.

We’re gathering news, updates, analysis, and results from high-stakes races across Massachusetts and the United States. Follow along.

Hospitals postpone pediatric surgeries as capacity crunch escalates

Hospitals are also admitting children to adult units and taking other measures to ease the crisis.

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.

Madeline Wong, Kowloon Restaurant family matriarch, dies at 95

“She worked endless hours to grow the business from the ground up," said the Kowloon restaurant about Madeline Wong, who co-founded the Saugus landmark with her husband.

Sports

WNBA

WNBA to allow coaches to challenge next season

Coaches will be able to challenge one time per game.
MIAA BOYS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Bruno DeSouza visualized a goal, and an overtime win for Weymouth boys’ soccer and delivered in a Division 1 thriller vs. BC High

DeSouza’s winner five minutes into overtime gave 12th-seeded Weymouth a thrilling 2-1 win over BC High Wednesday in a Division 1 second-round match, propelling the Wildcats to the quarterfinals against No. 4 Ludlow.
celtics 128, pistons 112

Celtics dispatch lowly Pistons, extend winning streak to four games

Jayson Tatum had a quiet first half and Malcolm Brogdon went down with a bad hamstring, but it didn't matter against the youthful Pistons.
MIAA GIRLS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Amara Ukomadu, Gianna Pentland double up to lead the way for No. 7 Brookline against No. 10 King Philip in D1 girls’ soccer tournament
Red Sox notebook

Agent Scott Boras says Red Sox are gambling with Xander Bogaerts heading into free agency
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

The Kyrie Irving saga likely cost Ime Udoka the Brooklyn Nets coaching job

Business

Elon Musk’s first email to Twitter staff ends remote work

Musk said there was “no way to sugarcoat the message” about the economic outlook and how it will affect an advertising-dependent company like Twitter, according to the email reviewed by Bloomberg News. The new rules, which kick in immediately, will expect employees to be in the office for at least 40 hours per week, he added.

Post-election misinformation targets Arizona, Pennsylvania

Maricopa County remained the epicenter of election misinformation Wednesday after problems with voter tabulation machines in that Arizona county spawned conspiracy theories about vote rigging. The claims spread despite explanations from local officials — including ones from both parties — and assurances that all votes would be counted.

Passage of the Mass. ‘millionaires tax’ amends the state’s flat tax rate

Meta and other tech giants are laying off workers and slowing down. Here’s what that means for Boston.
magazine
Kitchens and Baths

When redoing their kitchen, this family took inspiration from history and Stanley Tucci
Style Watch

Subtle details in this playful kids' bath nod to the Boston Celtics.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was nervous when I saw her! She was beautiful and stylish.’
YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Nov. 7-Nov. 13

metro

Voters decided to uphold driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. But the margin was close.

In a nation bitterly divided, the transfer of power from Baker to Healey in Massachusetts gets off to a warm start

The morning after: Where and how abortion drove votes and Democratic fortunes in the midterms

sports

Why has Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark been so good to start the season?

This fake news on Twitter regarding LeBron James and Adam Schefter, among others, is really fake

The Patriots were more impressed than surprised by opponents picking up on their playcalls

business

Redfin, a real estate broker, lays off 13 percent of its staff

Musk seeks to reassure advertisers on Twitter after chaos

Layoffs announced at Marlborough drugmaker

politics

Midterm elections: As Massachusetts makes history, control of Congress is yet to be determined. Follow along.

Trump surprised everyone when he won in 2016. Then he effectively lost three elections in a row.

Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after GOP’s uneven election

Nation

Nicole weakens to tropical storm over east-central Florida

Tropical Storm Nicole forces evacuations in Bahamas, Florida

Slavery rejected in some, not all, states where on ballot

World

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend G-20 summit

Russia says it will retreat from key city of Kherson

Griner is being moved to penal colony, lawyers say

opinion

The election’s biggest winner? Incumbency.

Social Studies: Only so much you can worry about; liberals in college; discounts on Oath Keeper membership

The despicable Donald Trump helps Democrats survive the midterms

lifestyle

Chris Evans is People magazine’s 2022 Sexiest Man Alive. His mom thinks it’s about time.

The Daily Catch in Boston's North End delivers five-star experience to generations of customers

He slept with me the night he broke up with me

food & dining

Would you like a tahini latte with your oil change?

Five stars for the Daily Catch, the calamari king for nearly 50 years

Celebrate National Pickle Day with pickle ice cream and pickle beer

travel

A power outage party, belly laughs in N.Y., and axes made in Maine

She loves Greece, her parents, and coming back to Boston

Lufthansa canceled my flight a year ago. Where’s the refund?

Arts

Of garments and Gloucester: celebrating the Folly Cove designers

Sowing questions and stories in ‘GHOST ROOTS’ at Pao Arts Center

At Mass MoCA, dead deer and disco lights elegize a dying world

Books

Jungian analysis inspired the new novel by ‘The Silver Linings Playbook’ author Matthew Quick

Bookstores are blooming all over Boston: Next up? Fields Corner.

A doctor examines his profession, and his choices

Movies

Black enough for me: Two critics discuss ‘Is That Black Enough for You?!?’

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ mourns its fallen hero

My weekend with Louis Armstrong

Television

Many notable shows coming back in the coming weeks

At Agganis Arena, wrestling champs The Acclaimed will bring the noise

A compelling new season of ‘The Crown’ gives the royals a reality check

music

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

Berlin Philharmonic returns to Boston for the first time in six years

Jeff Cook, co-founder of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Theater/Dance

In ‘The Orchard,’ arresting images are abundant but emotional pickings are slim

To this drama critic, Bill Belichick’s postgame act is a performance for the ages

Boston Ballet rises to the challenge of Forsythe

globe local

Hingham voters say yes to funding two major projects

City inching toward reparations commission

Newton church holds community meal-packing event

Obituaries

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

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

Lois Curtis, artist and plaintiff who expanded disability rights, dies at 55