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Four-day truce begins in Gaza, setting stage to swap dozens of hostages for Palestinian prisoners

The truce deal was reached in weeks of intense indirect negotiations, with Qatar, the United States and Egypt serving as mediators. If it holds, it would mark the first significant break in fighting since Israel declared war on Hamas seven weeks ago.

At Mass. and Cass, Boston health commission puts millions toward private security
Health advocates and some community leaders said the use of public funds for private security is unfortunate but needed for public safety. Boston police have concerns.

Three reasons why retailers will stumble this holiday shopping season
Inflation means consumers will buy less. And though retailers can’t control the economy, many of them have overreacted to trends and conditions in ways that may ultimately cost them sales and profits.

At National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, violence in Gaza is big topic
Speakers said there are connections between the struggle of Palestinian civilians under siege in Gaza and the Indigenous tribes that were forced off their land when white settlers arrived in North America in the 17th century.

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously
Violent clashes have broken out in central Dublin after a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured in a knife attack that also saw a woman and two other young children hospitalized.

Woman dies, man injured after shooting in Cambridge early Thanksgiving morning

A woman died and a man was injured in a shooting in Cambridge early Thanksgiving morning, police said.

Woman’s death at massage parlor being investigated as suspicious

Worcester police said they were called to Angie’s Bodywork Spa at 383 Pleasant St. on Thursday morning.

A resilient Lewiston community comes together for Thanksgiving

“The people in my community are part of my family now. That’s how we look at it,” said Keith Tremblay, a survivor of the mass shooting.
A demolition. A garden. An umpire’s mask. How one city moved forward after a mass shooting.

high school football
Thanksgiving football delivered all the usual thrills. Take a look back at the action here.
There are league title implications, milestones to reach, and rivalry records to update with seniors looking to go out on top with a win.

FOXBOROUGH 30, MANSFIELD 17

Brandon Mazenkas-O’Grady has memories for a lifetime in Foxborough’s hard-earned win over Mansfield

Players wore uniforms honoring veterans from both towns, a list that included 200 recipients of the Purple Heart.
See the 2023 Thanksgiving football scoreboard Thursday's high school football roundup

2023 movies to stream while finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers

From acclaimed dramas to fantasy action, here are 10 new films to stream this holiday break.
10 binge-worthy TV shows to satisfy holiday appetites

Recipe: Top a next-day casserole of leftover turkey, rice, and veggies with cornbread crumbs

Recipe: Crispy, melty, crunchy, creamy turkey Reubens are the perfect end to Feast Day

Show us your pie photos
Beyond the Gilded Gate

Reimagining an American ideal

California is trying to tackle its housing crisis by rethinking the traditional single-family home. Why isn’t Massachusetts?

Explore the project
christopher l. gasper

The best has yet to come from the Jaylen Brown-Kristaps Porzingis bromance

The Celtics' All-Star guard and star big-man acquisition have jelled seamlessly in the team's flying start.
CONNECTIONS

My mission: Get the client to the Super Bowl. The client: A celebrity dog.

Booking travel for a ‘celebrity pet’ was humbling. It was also exactly what I needed.
GLOBE SANTA

‘Bring my mommy back’: A child’s fervent wish for Christmas

When a child loses a parent, that family’s sorrow and struggles persist well past the fatal day.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

A glimmer of hope in Israel-Hamas hostage deal

There is still much that could go wrong. But the agreement could help ease tensions in the region.
IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

If free will is only an illusion, it’s the most convincing one ever
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

How fashion designers can offset the impacts of climate change
THE PRIMARY SOURCE

Drawing a party line in the sand
Ryan Carr

This Thanksgiving, celebrate Native leader Samson Occom

More recent News

Patriots have themselves to blame for their problematic quarterback situation
They certainly could use an experienced veteran to spell Mac Jones, but there is no one like that on the roster.

Johnson’s release of Jan. 6 video feeds right-wing conspiracy theories
Some people are using the Jan. 6 video to circulate an array of false claims and conspiracy theories about the largest attack on the Capitol in centuries.

Road trip for Bruins fathers was an emotional journey for Mason Lohrei’s dad
Dave Lohrei is a lifelong hockey coach, from the youth levels on up, and seeing his son in the NHL is truly special.

Three-alarm house fire in Waltham damages four homes, displaces multiple residents, pets
Investigators are trying to determine how the Moody Street fire started.

Maine island that was site of eviction of historic mixed-race community added to national register
An island along the coast of Maine that was home to a mixed-race fishing community later forcibly removed by the state has been added to the National Register of Historic Places after a years-long effort.

On Thanksgiving, Boston-area homeless shelters serve moments of community
Hundreds attended St. Francis House’s annual Thanksgiving meal, which about 30 volunteers helped serve restaurant-style. Similar events are a tradition at neighborhood and homeless-services organizations around the Boston area.

Recommended reads

The conflagration at Harvard over the Israel-Hamas war was years in the making

The campus conflicts of recent weeks have been extraordinary, and extraordinarily public, but the bitter disagreements at their root are not new.

TALKING SHOP
New in town: A bottle shop that embraces ‘the wonders of not drinking’
New outposts of buzzy luggage merchant and coffee chain open up shop.

Herring Pond Tribe of Plymouth pushes for federal recognition
Gaining the recognition would allow the small tribe, part of the Wampanoag Nation, to tap into federal funds to help members with food, housing, and wellness programs.

Globe Magazine
The New England gift guide: 25 presents from local shops and artists
Find a special something, choosing among three price points, for everyone on your list.

Culture & Lifestyle

10 binge-worthy TV shows to satisfy holiday appetites

Patricia Cornwell discusses Kidman as Scarpetta, Bigfoot, and her brand new book

Clive Owen pulls a P.I. out of retirement in ‘Monsieur Spade’

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

Kimberly Atkins Stohr

From wardrobe to waste
JOAN VENNOCHI

Why the JFK era still matters

IDEAS | OMER AZIZ

Thomas Paine is overdue for recognition as America’s greatest Founding Father
SCOT LEHIGH

Teachers union chief Max Page misleads on MCAS

Jessica Kasmer-Jacobs

What it means to be an Israeli mother in a time of war
IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

GLOBE SANTA

‘Bring my mommy back’: A child’s fervent wish for Christmas

When a child loses a parent, that family’s sorrow and struggles persist well past the fatal day.

Three-alarm house fire in Waltham damages four homes, displaces multiple residents, pets

Investigators are trying to determine how the Moody Street fire started.

A resilient Lewiston community comes together for Thanksgiving

“The people in my community are part of my family now. That’s how we look at it,” said Keith Tremblay, a survivor of the mass shooting.

At Mass. and Cass, Boston health commission puts millions toward private security

Health advocates and some community leaders said the use of public funds for private security is unfortunate but needed for public safety. Boston police have concerns.

Sports

49ERS 31, SEAHAWKS 13

Christian McCaffrey, 49ers dig in for another win over Seahawks

San Francisco, which has won three straight after a three-game slide, leads the NFC West by two games over Seattle.
high school football

Thanksgiving football delivered all the usual thrills. Take a look back at the action here.

Home to some of the most storied rivalries in the country, the Bay State’s turkey day slate was jam-packed with competitive matchups and plenty of fanfare.
THURSDAY'S HS FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

A determined Justin Marques wanted the ball, and pushed Fairhaven past Dartmouth

The Super Bowl-bound Blue Devils limited the star back's reps in the first half, but Marques (21 carries, 146 yards, TD) put Fairhaven in position for Grant Darmofal's winning 42-yard field goal.
COWBOYS 45, COMMANDERS 10

Cowboys’ DaRon Bland sets NFL record with fifth interception return for touchdown in win
NFL NOTEBOOK

Jets activate tackle Duane Brown ahead of first Black Friday game vs. Dolphins
christopher l. gasper

The best has yet to come from the Jaylen Brown-Kristaps Porzingis bromance

Business

Retailers offer big deals for Black Friday but will shoppers spend?

Expect big discounts and other enticements to lure shoppers to stores for Black Friday.

OxyContin maker’s settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it’s up to the Supreme Court.

The agreement, even with billions of dollars set aside for opioid abatement and treatment programs, poses a moral conundrum that has divided people who lost loved ones or lost years of their own lives to opioids.

Three reasons why retailers will stumble this holiday shopping season

OxyContin maker’s settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it’s up to the Supreme Court.
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

Stop making MCAS a graduation requirement. Students would be better for it.
LOVE LETTERS

Apps aside, how do I meet men who are serious about dating?

MISS CONDUCT

How can I ask a relative who drinks a lot to limit his intake around me?

Holiday Style

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

metro

At National Day of Mourning in Plymouth, violence in Gaza is big topic

Woman faces drunken driving charge after crashing into cranberry bog Thanksgiving morning

Maine island that was site of eviction of historic mixed-race community added to national register

sports

Brandon Mazenkas-O’Grady has memories for a lifetime in Foxborough’s hard-earned win over Mansfield

Boston Latin’s Eric Power atones in victory over Boston English

Taylor Hall’s season with Blackhawks is likely finished because of knee surgery

business

New in town: A bottle shop that embraces ‘the wonders of not drinking’

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

To save the climate, the oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations, report says

politics

Johnson’s release of Jan. 6 video feeds right-wing conspiracy theories

Flags to be lowered to honor Rosalynn Carter

Republican Celeste Maloy wins Utah special election to replace her former boss US Representative Chris Stewart

Nation

OxyContin maker’s settlement plan divides victims of opioid crisis. Now it’s up to the Supreme Court.

Turkeys were a marvel of conservation. Now their numbers are dwindling.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams accused of 1993 sexual assault in legal filing

World

Four-day truce begins in Gaza, setting stage to swap dozens of hostages for Palestinian prisoners

The Afghan Embassy says it is permanently closing in New Delhi over challenges from India

Violent clashes break out in Dublin after knife attack that injured 3 children, one seriously

opinion

Mass. and Cass has been cleared. They haven’t heard from ‘Gina’ in weeks.

How one Mass. school bucked the rise in absenteeism

Must it take ‘courage’ to publish a thoughtful take on a divisive topic?

lifestyle

Am I in a ‘stable of men’?

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

Guess who can’t handle a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving? Martha Stewart.

food & dining

This Massachusetts farmer oversees a yearly turkey pardon

The last-minute scramble to procure a Thanksgiving pie

The Painted Burro replaces the Border Cafe in Harvard Square; Kenmore Square’s Blue Ribbon Brasserie prepares to open

travel

Shelby Acosta on having curves, scoring a deal, and the appeal of airport food

The demand for social justice reaches history, science, and art museums near and far

Holiday lights in Vermont, deals at YOTEL for Jetblue customers, and a luxury pet travel system

Arts

Brown University’s anthropology museum to move from Bristol to Providence’s Jewelry District

Radcliffe Bailey, artist who explored Black migration, dies at 54

In ‘Fluid/Solid,’ Rosanne Somerson goes with the flow — of wood

Books

Patricia Cornwell discusses Kidman as Scarpetta, Bigfoot, and her brand new book

Bring Indigenous voices to the Thanksgiving table

Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 19

Movies

2023 movies to stream while finishing your Thanksgiving leftovers

Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ is really a ‘portrait of a marriage,’ says daughter

‘Saltburn’ takes a dark, very dark, view of the English class system

Television

10 binge-worthy TV shows to satisfy holiday appetites

Clive Owen pulls a P.I. out of retirement in ‘Monsieur Spade’

20 Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes to stream this Turkey Day

music

Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ is really a ‘portrait of a marriage,’ says daughter

Coldplay concert in Malaysia can be stopped by organizers if the band misbehaves, government says

Berklee launches its Hip-Hop Hall of Fame with a queen, a Prince, and a Bulldog

Theater/Dance

For these superstar queens, the holidays are anything but a drag

A moving portrait of hope and heartbreak in ‘The Band’s Visit’

The Royal Ballet of London makes exclusive visit to Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in 2024

Health

In R.I., there’s a lack of dentists caring for patients with special needs. This program is trying to change that.

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

Obituaries

Bob Contant, dedicated Bohemian bookseller, dies at 80

Peter Tarnoff, diplomat who helped plot the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran, dies at 86

Willie Hernández, MVP and Cy Young winner for champion 1984 Detroit Tigers, dies at 69