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A photo projected on the former Boston Police Department’s homicide unit in South Boston.

Nightmare in Mission Hill | Chapter Four

Tips and rumors lead to a series of intense police interrogations

It had been 11 days since a pregnant white woman was murdered and her husband shot. The city of Boston was gripped by an almost hysterical terror.

Waltham police officer and utility worker were killed after being struck by vehicle, authorities say; two other workers hurt

A Waltham police officer died after being struck by a vehicle on Totten Pond Road Wednesday in a crash that also injured at least three utility workers, according to two law enforcement officials briefed on the case and National Grid.

‘Depending on the context’: University presidents’ responses to genocide question draw furor
Prominent alumni called for Harvard president Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill to resign.

GOP lawmakers berate Harvard, MIT, UPenn presidents on campus antisemitism

Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

The man suspected of fatally shooting three people and wounding another at a Las Vegas university was a professor who unsuccessfully sought a job at the school, a law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end.

Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Representative Kevin McCarthy of California announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat and will leave by the end of the year.

Amid controversy over teaching English learners, Boston Public Schools hires new chief of multilingual and multicultural education

Starting in January, Joelle Gamere, director of the Toussaint L’Ouverture Academy at Mattahunt Elementary School, will lead the department, known formerly as the Office of English Learners.

Shark attack victim remembered as respected math coach and ‘incredibly smart person’

Lauren Erickson Van Wart was a standout math coach who was deeply devoted to her students, those who knew her said.

Legal experts express concern over Trump’s comments about not being a dictator except for ‘day one’

Laurence H. Tribe, a leading expert on constitutional law, said Wednesday that Trump’s comments on Fox News were “profoundly concerning.”

Boston City Council passes resolution opposing moving O’Bryant School to West Roxbury

The Boston City Council passed a non-binding resolution Wednesday opposing relocating the O’Bryant School of Math and Science to West Roxbury, one day after an hours-long hearing on the proposal where parents, teachers and alumni voiced their opposition to the move.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - DECEMBER 06: Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the University of Alabama Moody Music Hall on December 6, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Candidates came in hot to the final Republican primary debate of the year, but is it too late to catch fire? Four key takeaways from the fourth debate.

Four candidates met in Alabama for the fourth Republican debate which, like the three contests before it, had a Trump-sized hole on stage.

The GOP debate field was asked about Trump. But most of the stage’s attacks focused on Nikki Haley.

(From left) Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, former Governor from South Carolina and UN ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the fourth Republican presidential primary debate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on December 6, 2023.

James Pindell | ANALYSIS

Scorecard: Grading the debate performance of the Republican candidates

The edict marks an abrupt about-face from the DPU’s more industry-friendly approach under Charlie Baker.

Crews checked homes for natural gas leaks in Lawrence in 2018.

State charts a new energy future for Mass., beyond natural gas

The edict marks an abrupt about-face from the DPU’s more industry-friendly approach under Charlie Baker.

APPRECIATION

Norman Lear reinvented what a sitcom could be, while letting us see ourselves
There is no overestimating the power of what Lear accomplished with his hit comedies, which included “The Jeffersons,” “Maude,” “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” “Good Times,” “One Day at a Time,” and the jewel in his crown, “All in the Family.”

Norman Lear, producer of TV’s ‘All in the Family’ and influential liberal advocate, has died 7 classic Norman Lear shows available on streaming

A pro-Palestinian rally in Boston last month

More than 1,000 professors call for cease-fire in Gaza in open letter to New England senators

Professors and academics from Harvard University, Brown University, and other colleges across the region sent an open letter on Tuesday to all New England senators, urging them to call for a permanent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

Warren, other Democrats press Biden for more oversight over civilian deaths in Gaza Heavy fighting in Gaza halts most aid delivery and leaves civilians with few places to seek safety

Bill Belichick’s big mistakes: The miserable 2023 Patriots season is marked by a litany of errors
Sure, the Patriots might be 2-10 even if the longtime coach didn't waffle between backup quarterbacks or found healthier players for the offensive line. But one can't ignore how “In Bill We Trust” is wearing thin.

Patriots Notebook: The Patriots’ and Steelers’ offense are equally abysmal. Why is Pittsburgh 7-5, and New England 2-10?

The barn at The Conjuring House in Rhode Island caught fire on Sunday.

The Conjuring House barn caught fire over the weekend. It wasn’t ghosts, owners confirm.

“Neither Bathsheba Sherman, the crooked neck lady, nor any other spirit caused this fire,” the owners of the house posted on Facebook on Wednesday.

Joe Castiglione has called Red Sox games on radio for 41 seasons, more than 6,000 in all.

Peter Abraham I On baseball

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

At 76, Castiglione achieved the highest honor for a baseball broadcaster and will be honored at the Hall on July 20 as part of induction weekend.

The 2023 US Hockey Hall of Fame honorees were celebrated Wednesday at the Westin Copley. From left, Katie King Crowley, Jamie Langenbrunner, Dustin Brown, Brian Burke, Brian Murphy, and Lester Patrick Trophy winner Joe Bertagna.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

Wednesday's honorees at the Westin Copley included Rhode Island-born Brian Burke, New Hampshire natives Katie King Crowley and Brian Murphy, and Arlington's Joe Bertagna.

Opinion

Shannon O'Brien in Suffolk Superior Court on Dec. 4.

JOAN VENNOCHI

The ugly fight at the Cannabis Control Commission

It has less to do with racism and more to do with a commission that’s high on power-tripping and low on the brand of leadership needed to address today’s cannabis industry challenges.

readers react

College leaders leave distressing impression in Washington hearing

Andrea Joy Campbell and John Formella

Instagram and kids: Why dozens of attorneys general are suing Meta

RENÉE GRAHAM

No, Julianna Margulies did not actually apologize

EDITORIAL

In Newton, an outside force provides momentum for zoning reform

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

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AbbVie buying Cambridge biotech Cerevel for $8.7 billion
The deal comes less than a week after the Illinois-based pharmaceutical giant said it would acquire ImmunoGen of Waltham for more than $10 billion.

Milton man who died in apparent accident in Kowloon parking lot was devoted father of twins, former athlete

Patrick Kenney Jr. “approached life the way he played football — full speed ahead with fierce determination and infectious joy in life that he shared with family, friends, teammates, and coworkers,” his obituary said.

Chelsea police warn public about ‘skimmer’ device found at Market Basket
Skimmers, which scammers use to steal information from credit and debit cards, have also recently been found at Market Baskets in Reading, Somerville, Haverhill, and Concord, N.H., according to law enforcement officials.

Man dies after crashing into utility pole and tree on Route 9 in Wellesley, police say
A man died in a crash Wednesday morning on Route 9 in Wellesley when the SUV he was driving struck a utility pole and a tree, officials said.

Northeastern University student, 21, dies of complications from bacterial meningitis

Shane Michael McCarthy was a Greenfield native and was studying business management before his death on Nov. 30, according to Northeastern and his online obituary.

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan
The US military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

Globe Santa

Globe Santa rides firetruck, in lieu of sleigh, to Medford Christmas tree-lighting
The Medford chapter of the Kiwanis Club hosted the event on Tuesday,

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Odie Henderson’s 10 best movies of 2023

From Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” to Ben Affleck’s “Air,” it was a big year for bold visions.

Matthew Gilbert: The 10 best TV shows of 2023

‘I owe you a drink. A dinner. A foot massage.’ Newton city councilor sends ‘unwelcome’ texts to colleague.
City Councilor Rick Lipof blamed “COVID fog” for messages sent last month to City Councilor Brenda Noel, who is now calling for the city to create an ethics commission to oversee the conduct of local elected officials.

What’s next? How the Alex Verdugo trade sets the stage for the rest of the Red Sox offseason.
Boston could continue to improve its outfield, but are likely to solidify the rotation first.

Cold Case Files

The bodies of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter were found in the woods in 1973. The killings have never been solved.
On June 5, 1973, Maureen Moynihan, 32, took her 4-year-old daughter, Jennifer, out to run a couple of errands. They never returned.

Culture & Lifestyle

Norman Lear posed for a portrait during the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour on Jan. 13, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. The TV icon died Tuesday at the age of 101.

7 classic Norman Lear shows available on streaming

Emmet Van Driesche, owner of Pieropan Christmas Tree Farm in Ashfield, in front of the farm's trailer.

Grab your handsaw and get ready for an adventure in one of the few Christmas tree farm forests in the country

The Three Wise Men approach Mary and Joseph (Kalesha “Kiki" Chance and Joe Gonzalez) in "Black Nativity" at the Emerson Paramount Center.

After more than half a century, ‘Black Nativity’ remains inspired and inspiring

Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl will perform at a sold-out show Friday at the Me&Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead.

Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl celebrate a 50-year musical partnership

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, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

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

Brittany Tee, Soomaiiah Quraiishi, and Reina Morales Rojas are among thousands of people thought to be missing from Massachusetts.

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.

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A Cornell University campus police officer and a state trooper were parked outside the Center for Jewish Living on Nov. 3, in Ithaca, N.Y., where a Unity Shabbat dinner was held. The Department of Justice has charged a student with posting threatening messages to a Cornell "online discussion site, including posts calling for the deaths of Jewish people."

Shira Schoenberg

Campus DEI offices have failed to address antisemitism

What Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida did in Massachusetts over a year ago shows a visceral understanding of the dynamics of the immigration issue, along with a willingness to exploit it in a cruel and possibly illegal way.

JOAN VENNOCHI

The migrant crisis is a problem for Democrats and Republicans are happy to exploit it

Police on the scene of a fatal shooting behind an apartment building on the corner of River Street and Huntington Avenue on Sept. 30, 2015.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Shots fired: Normalizing crime in Boston

Julianna Margulies did not own that her remarks were offensive. That’s not an apology. That’s the work of a bunch of publicists trying to quickly clean up the mess Margulies made.

RENÉE GRAHAM

No, Julianna Margulies did not actually apologize

Tobacco shelves like these will vanish over time in Brookline if a town ordinance is allowed to stand.

JEFF JACOBY

Brookline’s phased cigarette ban is unwise, irrational, and deeply patronizing

A dog named Ducky demonstrated FluentPet's communication buttons during the Pepcom Digital Experience before the CES tech show in January.

IDEAS | Linda Rodriguez McRobbie

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

Metro

Waltham police officer and utility worker were killed after being struck by vehicle, authorities say; two other workers hurt

Highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate

Four candidates took the stage at the University of Alabama Wednesday night. (NewsNation)

‘Depending on the context’: University presidents’ responses to genocide question draw furor

Prominent alumni called for Harvard president Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill to resign.

Boston Public Market to welcome Globe Santa at family holiday party

Globe Santa will pay a visit to those who stop by the Boston Public Market’s family holiday party on Sunday.

Sports

The USGA and R&A capped more than five years of intensive study on distance, the golf ball being tops on the list.

Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike, and not everyone is happy

The change is not effective until 2028 for tour and elite golf, 2030 for recreational golfers.

Demario Douglas will not play in Thursday's game against the Steelers because of a head injury.

patriots

Patriots rule out Demario Douglas, four others for Thursday’s game vs. Steelers

Rhamondre Stevenson, Kayshon Boutte, Shaun Wade, and Riley Reiff will also miss the contest.

A statement from the Jaguars confirmed they are “Business A” referred to as the victim in the documents.

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

Amit Patel, who worked for the Jaguars for five years starting in 2018, is charged with wire fraud and illegal monetary transaction.

WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

These four freshmen women’s college hockey players are turning heads

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

Baseball

Yankees trade for Padres superstar Juan Soto in blockbuster deal

Business

TALKING POINTS

McDonald’s to open thousands of new restaurants

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

AbbVie buying Cambridge biotech Cerevel for $8.7 billion

The deal comes less than a week after the Illinois-based pharmaceutical giant said it would acquire ImmunoGen of Waltham for more than $10 billion.

Google updates Bard chatbot with ‘Gemini’ AI as it chases ChatGPT

New England Sinai rehab hospital in Stoughton will close

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Guimel DeCarvalho, chief diversity officer at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Framingham.

Top Places to Work

These workplaces are doubling down on their commitment to diversity and inclusion

Top Places to Work

Some companies are remote, some hybrid. At least one lets you work from a boat.

Top Places to Work

Eight great job perks: Free work boots, $10k toward an electric car, and more

2023

Waltham police officer and utility worker were killed after being struck by vehicle, authorities say; two other workers hurt

‘Depending on the context’: University presidents’ responses to genocide question draw furor Prominent alumni called for Harvard president Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill to resign.

Las Vegas shooting suspect was a professor who recently applied for a job at UNLV, AP source says

Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end.

Amid controversy over teaching English learners, Boston Public Schools hires new chief of multilingual and multicultural education

Shark attack victim remembered as respected math coach and ‘incredibly smart person’

Legal experts express concern over Trump’s comments about not being a dictator except for ‘day one’

Boston City Council passes resolution opposing moving O’Bryant School to West Roxbury

Candidates came in hot to the final Republican primary debate of the year, but is it too late to catch fire? Four key takeaways from the fourth debate.

Scorecard: Grading the debate performance of the Republican candidates

State charts a new energy future for Mass., beyond natural gas

More than 1,000 professors call for cease-fire in Gaza in open letter to New England senators

The Conjuring House barn caught fire over the weekend. It wasn’t ghosts, owners confirm.

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

The ugly fight at the Cannabis Control Commission

College leaders leave distressing impression in Washington hearing

Instagram and kids: Why dozens of attorneys general are suing Meta

No, Julianna Margulies did not actually apologize

In Newton, an outside force provides momentum for zoning reform

Reimagining an American ideal

Explore the project

More recent News

AbbVie buying Cambridge biotech Cerevel for $8.7 billion The deal comes less than a week after the Illinois-based pharmaceutical giant said it would acquire ImmunoGen of Waltham for more than $10 billion.

Milton man who died in apparent accident in Kowloon parking lot was devoted father of twins, former athlete

Chelsea police warn public about ‘skimmer’ device found at Market Basket Skimmers, which scammers use to steal information from credit and debit cards, have also recently been found at Market Baskets in Reading, Somerville, Haverhill, and Concord, N.H., according to law enforcement officials.

Man dies after crashing into utility pole and tree on Route 9 in Wellesley, police say A man died in a crash Wednesday morning on Route 9 in Wellesley when the SUV he was driving struck a utility pole and a tree, officials said.

Northeastern University student, 21, dies of complications from bacterial meningitis

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan The US military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

Globe Santa rides firetruck, in lieu of sleigh, to Medford Christmas tree-lighting The Medford chapter of the Kiwanis Club hosted the event on Tuesday,

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Cold Case Files The bodies of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter were found in the woods in 1973. The killings have never been solved. On June 5, 1973, Maureen Moynihan, 32, took her 4-year-old daughter, Jennifer, out to run a couple of errands. They never returned.

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7 classic Norman Lear shows available on streaming

Grab your handsaw and get ready for an adventure in one of the few Christmas tree farm forests in the country

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Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl celebrate a 50-year musical partnership

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How the missing become the uncounted

Two Weeks in America

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Campus DEI offices have failed to address antisemitism

The migrant crisis is a problem for Democrats and Republicans are happy to exploit it

Shots fired: Normalizing crime in Boston

No, Julianna Margulies did not actually apologize

Brookline’s phased cigarette ban is unwise, irrational, and deeply patronizing

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

Metro

Waltham police officer and utility worker were killed after being struck by vehicle, authorities say; two other workers hurt

Highlights from the fourth Republican presidential debate

‘Depending on the context’: University presidents’ responses to genocide question draw furor

Boston Public Market to welcome Globe Santa at family holiday party

Sports

Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike, and not everyone is happy

Patriots rule out Demario Douglas, four others for Thursday’s game vs. Steelers

Ex-Jaguars financial manager accused of stealing more than $22 million, according to court filing

These four freshmen women’s college hockey players are turning heads

US Hockey Hall of Fame induction harkens to, and honors, the long skate to stardom

Yankees trade for Padres superstar Juan Soto in blockbuster deal

Business

McDonald’s to open thousands of new restaurants

AbbVie buying Cambridge biotech Cerevel for $8.7 billion

Google updates Bard chatbot with ‘Gemini’ AI as it chases ChatGPT

New England Sinai rehab hospital in Stoughton will close

These workplaces are doubling down on their commitment to diversity and inclusion

Some companies are remote, some hybrid. At least one lets you work from a boat.

Eight great job perks: Free work boots, $10k toward an electric car, and more

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Boston City Council passes resolution opposing moving O’Bryant School to West Roxbury

Amid controversy over teaching English learners, Boston Public Schools hires new chief of multilingual and multicultural education

Chelsea police warn public about ‘skimmer’ device found at Market Basket

sports

It may have been ‘nothing that was on the radar ever,’ but Joe Castiglione finally got his call from baseball’s Hall

‘Depending on the context’: University presidents’ responses to genocide question draw furor
Prominent alumni called for Harvard president Claudine Gay and University of Pennsylvania president Liz Magill to resign.

AbbVie buying Cambridge biotech Cerevel for $8.7 billion
The deal comes less than a week after the Illinois-based pharmaceutical giant said it would acquire ImmunoGen of Waltham for more than $10 billion.

Chelsea police warn public about ‘skimmer’ device found at Market Basket
Skimmers, which scammers use to steal information from credit and debit cards, have also recently been found at Market Baskets in Reading, Somerville, Haverhill, and Concord, N.H., according to law enforcement officials.

Man dies after crashing into utility pole and tree on Route 9 in Wellesley, police say
A man died in a crash Wednesday morning on Route 9 in Wellesley when the SUV he was driving struck a utility pole and a tree, officials said.

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following a deadly crash off the coast of Japan
The US military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

Globe Santa rides firetruck, in lieu of sleigh, to Medford Christmas tree-lighting
The Medford chapter of the Kiwanis Club hosted the event on Tuesday,

What’s next? How the Alex Verdugo trade sets the stage for the rest of the Red Sox offseason.
Boston could continue to improve its outfield, but are likely to solidify the rotation first.

Cold Case Files

The bodies of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter were found in the woods in 1973. The killings have never been solved.
On June 5, 1973, Maureen Moynihan, 32, took her 4-year-old daughter, Jennifer, out to run a couple of errands. They never returned.