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Boston’s plan to ban fossil fuels in new buildings goes up in smoke

More than three years after filing her Green New Deal plan for Boston as a mayoral candidate, Mayor Michelle Wu now says that the city will not be participating in a state program that allows 10 communities to ban fossil fuels in new buildings.
Colts 10, Patriots 6

Ben Volin | On Football
With Patriots 2-8 after loss to the Colts, will Robert Kraft look to fire Bill Belichick?
Someone’s head should roll after the Patriots return home from Europe and settle into their bye week.

Nicole Yang | State of the Patriots

Patriots do not believe in Mac Jones, and they made that clear by benching him with the game on the line

On the Patriots' final possession, Bailey Zappe came in for Jones, and threw a game-sealing interception.

The lasting legacy of the education culture wars may be a familiar one: school choice
At least seven states have adopted new school choice programs that allow parents to spend state money on nonpublic education.

Cedric Maxwell sees why the Raptors were irked by Joe Mazzulla’s challenge late in a blowout, but he liked the decision

The radio analyst said it was the Celtics coach’s way of showing his players that he values them equally, an important gesture during a long and grueling season.

Maine gunman broke from reality into violence
To contemplate how a man could kill 18 people in Lewiston is to contemplate how society shunts responsibility and ignores red flags, and how ill-suited existing systems are to address acute mental illness.

Bill and Aaron Young were inseparable: ‘They golfed, fished, and bowled together

Thousands rally across Boston and Cambridge for peace in Gaza
Demonstrators called for a cease-fire in Gaza and the end of US aid to Israel as they marched from Boston Public Library to MIT on Sunday.

Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital and people trapped inside say they cannot flee

Striking Andover teachers reject School Committee’s offer of ‘substandard pay’ for staff; Monday classes canceled
The Andover Education Association is seeking higher pay for staff like teachers and instructional assistants, and improved paid parental and family leave. The School Committee said it had offered proposals aimed at meeting the union’s specific requests on Saturday.

Alleged brothel operators kept low profiles in Cambridge, Watertown
Several residents of the apartment buildings in Cambridge and Watertown where the brothels allegedly operated said they had no idea their neighbors had set up booming commercial sex businesses.

Exposure of brothels that catered to the elite spotlights how legal system treats buyers and sellers in sex trade

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announces he is dropping out of the 2024 race
The South Carolina senator made the surprise announcement on “Sunday Night in America” with Trey Gowdy.

Fraternity and bar sued over 2021 death of University of New Hampshire student

The mother of a University of New Hampshire student who died in an icy swamp two years ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Durham bar and fraternity her son visited that night

Two injured, multiple families displaced by Ayer housefire

Three men arrested, fourth person sought, after multiple vehicle break-ins in Mansfield

Pedestrian fatally struck by tractor trailer on I-95 in Canton

Young girl’s mother, aunt arrested after she suffered major burn injuries in Seekonk in October

Offseason focus is clear for Red Sox: Get two top-flight starting pitchers

Here are some possibilities that the Sox should considering targeting as they aim to get back into contention in 2024.
LOVE LETTERS

He’s close with his ex

“He said he talks about our relationship to her. I said I don’t know if I’m OK with that.”

Her livelihood? Hunting pythons in the dead of night.

It is strange work, straining on the eyes, brutal on the sleep schedule. And python hunters love it.
Beyond the Gilded Gate

What kind of town does Brookline want to be?

Brookline broadcasts an ethos of inclusivity, but it has become a preserve for the privileged. This is no accident, but the fruit of decades of exclusionary actions. Now, the town faces a state mandate to allow more multifamily housing, offering a litmus test of suburbs’ willingness to help reckon with the regional housing crisis.

Explore the project
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Students should learn about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the classroom — not on TikTok

Professors should teach students how to have respectful dialogue.
RENÉE GRAHAM

Who is Mike Johnson? Don’t expect any answers from him.
JEFF JACOBY

Please pull the plug on the White House daily press briefings
Alan Berger

The question remains: Why did Hamas attack Israel?

LETTERS

Moved by the memory of a final conversation

More recent News

TV
Timothée Chalamet marks end of actors’ strike in ‘SNL’ musical monologue, boygenius performs
“Saturday Night Live” on Nov. 11 was hosted by actor Timothée Chalamet. Indie band boygenius—consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker—was the musical guest of the night.

In Veterans Day speech, Trump promises to ‘root out’ the Left
Trump, on a day set aside to celebrate those who have defended the United States in uniform, promised to honor veterans in part by assailing the political left.

Sweeping raids, giant camps, and mass deportations: Inside Trump’s 2025 immigration plans

FBI examining whether Adams cleared red tape for Turkish government
The unusual intervention by Adams is being examined as part of a broader public corruption investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Manhattan that led to the seizure of the mayor’s electronic devices by federal agents early last week, sources said.

US military says 5 crew members died when an aircraft crashed over the Mediterranean
Five U.S. servicepeople were killed when a military helicopter crashed over the eastern Mediterranean Sea during a training mission.

N.H. Fish and Game warns of wintry conditions in White Mountains following hiker rescue
“Snow and ice will persist for the rest of the season,” Fish and Game said Saturday evening, after a hiker earlier in the day reported his feet were frozen after a multi-day hike on Mt. Carrigain.

LOVE LETTERS
His family pushes me out
They’re very, very close.

Recommended reads

Meet the Massachusetts ‘MacGyvers’ customizing equipment for people with disabilities

When off-the-shelf equipment for people with disabilities isn't a good fit, these customizers with the Department of Developmental Services improvise upgrades.

Can magic mushrooms help hospice patients face death? Dana-Farber researchers want to find out.
The small trial by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute comes six decades after Harvard fired Timothy Leary over his experiments with psychedelic drugs.

Fretting but not yet fearful in the Biden camp
Several local Democratic officials in the battleground states had a similar reaction: concern but not panic with the presidential election still a year away.

As more workers take to picket lines, the labor movement is having a moment
The emboldened labor movement has seized on discontent exacerbated by the pandemic, along with the ongoing labor shortage, soaring inflation, and a rise in activism among struggling workers.

Culture & Lifestyle

It’s still Oct. 31 where we live

Sweet Honey in the Rock brings 50 years of uplift to the ICA

Fact, fiction, and forging an identity in ArtsEmerson’s ‘The Real James Bond … Was Dominican’

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 18

Special Projects

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

How the missing become the uncounted

Inside the government’s flawed approach to finding missing persons.

Two Weeks in America

We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Veterans Day should be about more than parades and programs
Alex Beam

Former bank heist fugitive Katherine Ann Power wants to tell her story

LETTERS

Brandeis lands in the thick of clashing views over Israel-Hamas war
Jonathan Lowy and Manuel Oliver

If the US can’t fix its gun policy, maybe an international lawsuit can
Sara Roy

Gaza is on the verge of collapse
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

If your dog could speak, would you like what it said?

Metro

Thousands rally across Boston and Cambridge for peace in Gaza

Demonstrators called for a cease-fire in Gaza and the end of US aid to Israel as they marched from Boston Public Library to MIT on Sunday.

Striking Andover teachers reject School Committee’s offer of ‘substandard pay’ for staff; Monday classes canceled

The Andover Education Association is seeking higher pay for staff like teachers and instructional assistants, and improved paid parental and family leave. The School Committee said it had offered proposals aimed at meeting the union’s specific requests on Saturday.

Can trees save the climate? Experts say ‘smart’ forestry is one place to start.

By sustainably cutting trees, the New England Forestry Foundation believes it can make more productive forests.
NH CRIME

Fraternity and bar sued over 2021 death of University of New Hampshire student

The mother of a University of New Hampshire student who died in an icy swamp two years ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Durham bar and fraternity her son visited that night

Sports

NFL NOTEBOOK

Outgained and seemingly outclassed again, the Steelers just keep doing enough

The Steelers (6-3) have ripped off nine straight wins in one-score games dating to last season, and have been outgained in all nine of their games this season. All six of their wins so far in 2023 have come by eight points or less.
NFL ROUNDUP

Bye does 49ers well, as San Francisco travels and dominates contending Jaguars

San Francisco dominated both lines of scrimmage and controlled the game from the opening drive. The Niners ran for 147 yards against one of the league’s top run defenses and sacked Trevor Lawrence five times.
TENNIS NOTEBOOK

Year-end No. 1 will belong to Novak Djokovic for eighth time after opening win at ATP Finals

Djokovic outlasted Holger Rune and reclaimed No. 1 for the year from Carlos Alcaraz. At the Billie Jean King Cup, the Canadian women won their first title.
GOLF NOTEBOOK

Max Homa captures first title overseas by shading competition in Sun City
MIAA BOYS' SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Colin Stesney makes ‘best save of my life’ as Winchester boys’ soccer edges Belmont in D1 quarterfinal

WORLD CUP SKIING

Mikaela Shiffrin extends wins record to 89 with a seventh slalom title in Levi, Finland

Business

As more workers take to picket lines, the labor movement is having a moment

The emboldened labor movement has seized on discontent exacerbated by the pandemic, along with the ongoing labor shortage, soaring inflation, and a rise in activism among struggling workers.

Nonprofits making progress in tackling homelessness among veterans, but challenges remain

Last month, the VA gave $1 billion in grants to community nonprofits for the upcoming year to tackle the issue, the most ever, said Jill Albanese, director of clinical operations at the Veterans Health Administration’s Homeless Programs Office.

Connolly suspending campaign to put rent control on statewide ballot

Hundreds of thousands march in London to protest the war in Gaza
magazine
Globe Magazine

Cheryl Katon’s impossible decision
Globe Magazine

Boston's best everything bagel was real. Then it vanished.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Any excuse involving grandkids is a “get out of jail free” card’
Perspective

Congress is weighing a social media ban for kids under 13. Here’s what you can do at home.

metro

Alleged brothel operators kept low profiles in Cambridge, Watertown

In Veterans Day speech, Trump promises to ‘root out’ the Left

Gavin likes to read and play basketball

sports

Oilers fire Jay Woodcroft after poor start to season, name Kris Knoblauch as interim coach

Astros to name Joe Espada as new manager, replacing recently retired Dusty Baker

76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. out of hospital and at home after falling victim to a hit-and-run

business

Vacancy in Boston-area lab space climbs to 10-year high

Mass General Brigham offers buyouts to technology staffers

Alex and Ani left behind thousands of items when it vacated its R.I. headquarters. Now, those assets are being sold.

politics

Nikki Haley will launch a $10M ad campaign to try to overtake Ron DeSantis in the GOP primary

Biden sees hopeful signs for his reelection in Democrats’ 2023 wins. Others in his party are worried

Kelly Johnson embodies the hard-line views she shares with the speaker

Nation

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott announces he is dropping out of the 2024 race

Biden aides scramble on trade pact some Democrats fear could help Trump

FBI examining whether Adams cleared red tape for Turkish government

World

Heavy fighting rages near main Gaza hospital and people trapped inside say they cannot flee

Russia ramps up attacks on key cities in eastern Ukraine

Over 100,000 march in France against antisemitism

opinion

Brandeis lands in the thick of clashing views over Israel-Hamas war

Moved by the memory of a final conversation

Gaza is on the verge of collapse

lifestyle

Sohla El-Waylly prioritized accessibility and technique for her ‘fun school’ debut cookbook

He’s close with his ex

His family pushes me out

food & dining

To reduce environmental impact, Grey Sail Brewing turns to solar

Shawarma King in Brookline has shut down after more than 30 years

Onion Bhajiya: A golden treat for Diwali and beyond

travel

Secret tourist hot spots and hidden gems, revealed!

Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village, new National Geographic itineraries, and grab-and-go meal kits

Hotel developer Dick Friedman on the Dalai Lama’s unique laugh, Martha’s Vineyard, and packing light

Arts

At the Museum of Fine Arts, an abstract artist’s ‘painting in the round’

Have camera, will travel

A fertile ground for artists in Fall River

Books

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 18

What happens when a society is built on mutual acceptance rather than formal law? Paul Harding’s ‘This Other Eden’ is one answer

Jodi Picoult on writing, research, and her latest project

Movies

Girl power meets cat power in ‘The Marvels’

Hollywood’s strikes are both now over as actors reach deal with studios, return to work with writers

Watch: ‘Mean Girls’ musical releases first trailer for 2024 film

Television

Timothée Chalamet marks end of actors’ strike in ‘SNL’ musical monologue, boygenius performs

Light mystery trend continues with Mandy Patinkin in ‘Death and Other Details’

10 TV specials for some merry holiday viewing

music

Here’s a look at this year’s Grammy nominees

‘Barbie’ soundtrack takes on Taylor Swift, music’s top stars in key Grammy categories

Hannu Lintu and Leonidas Kavakos meditate on impermanence with the BSO

Theater/Dance

In Boston, a comedy boom fills the biggest rooms

Fact, fiction, and forging an identity in ArtsEmerson’s ‘The Real James Bond … Was Dominican’

In ‘The Band’s Visit,’ there’s harmony in human connection

Health

Prospect Medical Holdings has underfunded two R.I. hospitals and affected operations, state says

Pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid start 3-day walkout

Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Obituaries

Arni Cheatham, ‘Jazz Hero’ saxophonist who got ‘to hold the horn while God plays,’ dies at 79

Lois Galgay Reckitt, a Maine lawmaker who was a relentless activist for women, has died

David Ferry, award-winning poet ‘of wisdom and humility,’ dies at 99