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Suspect dead after shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital
The scene outside the state hospital in Concord, N.H., is considered active as authorities work to clear the campus. “All patients are safe,” the director of the state police said.

Here are photos from the scene

Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says
The Carter Center said the former first lady is in hospice care at home in Plains, Georgia, with former president Jimmy Carter.

Driver will not face criminal charges in death of 5-year-old girl in Andover

Sidney Mae Olson was crossing the intersection of Route 28 and Elm Street on May 9 when she was hit by a truck.

Kaitlin Armstrong sentenced to 90 years in prison for killing Vermont pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
A Texas jury on Friday sentenced Armstrong to 90 years in prison for the May 2022 shooting death of Vermont native Anna “Mo” Wilson.

‘I’m grateful to these kids for making me a mom’: Families celebrate National Adoption Day in Boston
More than 100 children and teens were legally adopted across the state Friday as part of National Adoption Day.

Three months after council approval, a retired Boston firefighter’s pension boost still waiting for Wu
Three months after the Boston City Council passed a home rule petition for a boosted pension for Al Curry, a Black firefighter who said he was subjected to a racist attack in the 1980s, Mayor Wu has yet to sign off on the proposal.

Shooter sat outside Providence mosque for half hour before attack, imam said

“We are Muslims here trying to live our lives. We are part of the community in America, all trying to live our lives,” Imam Abdul-Latif Sackor said. Providence police are adding security at all mosques in the city.

Green Line extension will shut down — again — in December for repairs

Milton Select Board delays vote on flying Palestinian flag

Maine lobsterman jumps from boat to help rescue a driver trapped in sinking car

She puts ‘kidnapped’ fliers up again and again, knowing they’ll be torn down

The posted have become flash points of the culture wars erupting on city streets and cellphone screens.
Backlash spreads over Elon Musk’s endorsement of antisemitic social media post

Israeli army takes journalists on controlled visit to Gaza hospital

UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination

The Amesbury miracle: How a dying mill town went through a vibrant renewal
The town on the Merrimack River has transformed into a locals-centered, pedestrian-friendly downtown with bustling restaurants, artist studios, a record store, cafes, florists, a hardware store, salons, and four breweries.

He was critically injured in the Maine shootings. Now recovering, a father recounts his story of survival.

After two and a half weeks and four surgeries, Ben Dyer was discharged on Monday from the hospital. Now recovering at home, he said that while the tragedy in many ways has broken his life in two, it has not broken him.

chad finn
Some thoughts on the Celtics, taken one at a time
With the team running efficiently and the players meshing seamlessly, there are mostly good things to say at this point.

The plants tell the story: Massachusetts’ coldest days not nearly so cold

The latest proof of warming winters comes in an update this week of the US Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness map — a guide for would-be planters wondering how much cold their plants need to withstand.
Forecast: Warm temperatures will give way to a cold and rainy Saturday

The best pies to make for Thanksgiving dessert
If you’re just starting to think about what you’ll make for Thanksgiving dessert, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Globe pie recipes here for inspiration.

5 of the most scathing allegations against George Santos in the House ethics report

Some of the allegations detailed in the report include that Santos was “frequently in debt,” his campaign staff viewed him as a “fabulist,” and that he used campaign funds to pay for Botox and OnlyFans.
Ethics chairman launches new bid to expel George Santos after withering report on his conduct

ChatGPT-maker Open AI ousts co-founder and CEO Sam Altman

In the past year, Altman was thrust into the global spotlight as the face of OpenAI after ChatGPT exploded into public consciousness.
high school sports

Parents of students with disabilities say MIAA’s crackdown on sports eligibility is unfair to them

The dispute raises questions about whether the MIAA has gone too far by banning waivers in special cases — and whether that violates its commitment to non-discrimination.
It's state championship season. See which teams are vying for a title.
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Are immigrants welcome here or not?

Despite recent pushback, immigrants are significant contributors to the Massachusetts economy.
SCOT LEHIGH

Antisemitism on campuses should concern us all
Shira Schoenberg

Dean Tran doesn’t deserve the public trust
LETTERS

Mass. right-to-shelter law collides with harsh reality
Hiba Husseini

A pathway to a two-state solution for Palestinians and Israelis
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.

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More recent News

10 numbers that tell the story for the Patriots through 10 games
When you add it all up, it does not paint a pretty picture, but it does explain their 2-8 record.

Biden picks Vanderbilt physician to lead National Cancer Institute
Rathmell, an expert in kidney cancer, is the chair of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Lawsuit filed against Salem Hospital over possible exposure to HIV and hepatitis
The hospital has offered to test 450 patients after it discovered inadequate infection control during infusions.

Woman on Boston Police Department’s most wanted list arrested in Dorchester
Rebecca Savickas was wanted on outstanding warrants for assault and battery on a person over age 60, assault with a dangerous weapon, and larceny.

LOVE LETTERS
Her work trip was bad for us
I thought I’d be arm candy. Instead, I was ignored.

Black women authors seek to inspire young readers and writers at Dorchester event on Saturday
The Boston section of the National Council of Negro Women hosts the event with four authors.

Recommended reads

Bob Ryan

Recollections and reflections from 60 years of watching the Celtics

This observer's personal experience can be divided into six distinct phases, containing innumerable memorable moments.

As Congress starts Thanksgiving break, a cornucopia of problems awaits their return
Leaving the fights behind them, Congress will return for a second helping of chaos after the holiday.

BOZTON
‘Cheap here doesn’t really mean cheap’: How one Gen Z Bostonian is coping with the ever-rising cost of rent
The second episode of the BoZton video series explores how Boston’s soaring rents hurt young people as they try to find their footing.

The plan for a New England Revolution stadium in Everett has hit a speed bump — including concerns from Mayor Wu
After a measure to enable Revolution stadium in Everett was stalled on Beacon Hill, Boston wonders why it wasn’t part of the negotiations.

Culture & Lifestyle

A warm and welcoming Thanksgiving feast, Grandma-style

Our favorite love stories for snuggle season

Geddy Lee was in no rush to look back on his ‘Effin’ Life,’ but here we are

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

A ‘crisis’ in masculinity? Look no further than the fussin’ and fightin’ Republicans
IDEAS | MICHAEL SERAZIO

This is a genuine article. The same can’t be said about much of what passes for authentic today.

Renée Loth

Electric vehicles are a new flash point in the culture wars

EDITORIAL

Housing in Brookline: A step toward a more inclusive town
H.D.S. Greenway

Both Palestinians and Israelis deserve better
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

Suspect dead after shooting at New Hampshire psychiatric hospital

The scene outside the state hospital in Concord, N.H., is considered active as authorities work to clear the campus. “All patients are safe,” the director of the state police said.

The Amesbury miracle: How a dying mill town went through a vibrant renewal

The town on the Merrimack River has transformed into a locals-centered, pedestrian-friendly downtown with bustling restaurants, artist studios, a record store, cafes, florists, a hardware store, salons, and four breweries.

The plants tell the story: Massachusetts’ coldest days not nearly so cold

The latest proof of warming winters comes in an update this week of the US Department of Agriculture’s plant hardiness map — a guide for would-be planters wondering how much cold their plants need to withstand.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Warm temperatures will give way to a cold and rainy Saturday

After a rainy beginning to the weekend, dry weather will be back and remain as we head into the week of Thanksgiving.

Sports

GOLF ROUNDUP

Ludvig Aberg moves into position entering weekend at PGA Tour season finale

The 24-year-old Swede who only turned pro in June can move into the top 60 in the FedEx Cup with a win, as well as earn himself a place at Kapalua, Pebble Beach, Riviera, and the Masters.
women's hockey notebook

PWHL training camp started Wednesday, and there’s plenty — from team names to home arenas — still to be decided

The jerseys for all six teams in the new professional women’s hockey league, which were revealed Tuesday, are only temporary.
bruins notebook

Jim Montgomery says he would stick with a goalie rotation in the playoffs next time

The Bruins switched gears with their goaltender deployment in last season's playoffs, and the results were disastrous.
patriots

10 numbers that tell the story for the Patriots through 10 games

Kaitlin Armstrong sentenced to 90 years in prison for killing Vermont pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson
high schools

It’s state championship season. See which teams are vying for a title.

Business

National Grid is raising rates to cover power-line maintenance, expansion costs

If rates go into effect as suggested, a typical residential customer would see bills rise by roughly $25 a month by the end of the five-year increase.

ChatGPT-maker Open AI ousts co-founder and CEO Sam Altman

In the past year, Altman was thrust into the global spotlight as the face of OpenAI after ChatGPT exploded into public consciousness.
RI HEALTH CARE

R.I. attorney general sues Prospect Medical Holdings, says his concern for its hospitals is ‘greater than it has ever been’

The FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids are sickened by lead-tainted applesauce
magazine
Holiday Style

You really shouldn’t have. Gifts these writers won’t forget.
Holiday Style

At the holidays, my mom always critiqued my clothes. Now that she’s gone, I miss it.

CONNECTIONS

What my mother was trying to protect in a fortress of Christmas cookies
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We both went to school in the Bronx’

metro

Three months after council approval, a retired Boston firefighter’s pension boost still waiting for Wu

Green Line extension will shut down — again — in December for repairs

Kaitlin Armstrong sentenced to 90 years in prison for killing Vermont pro cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson

sports

The MIAA football semifinals are underway. See the full schedule of games and results here.

Parents of students with disabilities say MIAA’s crackdown on sports eligibility is unfair to them

Some thoughts on the Celtics, taken one at a time

business

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

IBM and EU pull ads from Elon Musk’s X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlash

Amazon is laying off hundreds of people in Alexa division

politics

5 of the most scathing allegations against George Santos in the House ethics report

Ethics chairman launches new bid to expel George Santos after withering report on his conduct

The ‘artistry’ behind determining N.H.’s presidential primary date

Nation

Biden picks Vanderbilt physician to lead National Cancer Institute

Students are missing school at an alarming rate

Rosalynn Carter is in hospice care at home, Carter Center says

World

Ukraine says it has seized small Dnieper foothold after months of raids

Top UN court orders Azerbaijan to ensure the safety of Nagorno-Karabakh people

UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza as communications blackout hinders aid coordination

opinion

The ‘affirming’ model of youth gender medicine draws some nays

A ‘crisis’ in masculinity? Look no further than the fussin’ and fightin’ Republicans

Is it time for revisionist history of the Big Dig?

lifestyle

Her work trip was bad for us

How young should kids start dating, using social media, and breaking away from their parents?

Dating my ex again

food & dining

The best pies to make for Thanksgiving dessert

ButcherBox, the meat delivery service, expands its customer base — to pets

Not lovin’ it: McDonalds snubs Boston, New England with McRib return

travel

Wild about trolls? See the movie — or even better, Norway

La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich blends old and new, ‘like rock and roll dancing with the Queen of England’

Elvis still steals the spotlight and holds the crown, but Memphis’s musical royalty reaches far beyond the gates of Graceland

Arts

In a stunningly honest exhibition, Harvard Art Museums put their links to China’s opium trade on display

Safety, surveillance, and being seen — Joanna Tam examines it all in ‘Visibility Studies’

Some clean, well-lighted places at the Griffin

Books

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 25

When you want a recipient to feel truly understood, choose the perfect book

Framingham poet wins prize for a memoir about the body; a new book illuminates what it means to be a twin, and a human; Mass Poetry’s annual fundraiser to be held on Monday

Movies

‘Thanksgiving’: How Eli Roth made the most Massachusetts horror movie ever

Wes Anderson will curate new film club Galerie

Watch: ‘Ted’ turns back the clock in teaser for Framingham-set prequel series

Television

Cary Grant limited series coming to BritBox

Watch: ‘Ted’ turns back the clock in teaser for Framingham-set prequel series

Jeffrey Donovan departs ‘Law & Order’ after two seasons

music

Boston Symphony Orchestra honors Ligeti’s birthday — minus the orchestra

Not just Marky Mark: Boston’s hip-hop scene spans MC Spice and Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs

In the early days of hip-hop, Boston made its own history

Theater/Dance

The two Asian moms who inspired Lloyd Suh’s ‘The Heart Sellers’

In Boston, a comedy boom fills the biggest rooms

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

Health

R.I. attorney general sues Prospect Medical Holdings, says his concern for its hospitals is ‘greater than it has ever been’

‘I never realized what people go through’: Doctor and former hospital CEO with Stage 4 cancer calls for greater empathy in medicine

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

Obituaries

Sally Darr, formidable chef of ‘80s-era French bistro, dies at 100

Roger Kastel, ‘Jaws’ poster artist, dies at 92

A.S. Byatt, scholar who found literary fame with fiction, dies at 87