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ANALYSIS | James Pindell

What does a Chris Sununu endorsement mean for Nikki Haley’s campaign?

In the end, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu’s support for Nikki Haley is largely strategic and will have more influence over national political donors than New Hampshire voters.
N.H. Governor Chris Sununu endorses Nikki Haley in GOP primary

Commentary | Shirley Leung
Harvard needs Claudine Gay as president more than she needs Harvard
Now that Claudine Gay gets to keep her job as Harvard president, let’s be clear about one thing: Harvard had a lot more to lose if its first Black president was forced to resign.

Read the statement from Harvard’s key oversight board backing university president Top oversight board backs Harvard University leader: ‘We unanimously stand in support of President Gay’

Harvard board says review of president Gay’s writings finds no violations of school standards on research misconduct, but instances of ‘inadequate citation’

Several academics said Gay’s work clearly appeared to violate Harvard’s policy on plagiarism, which calls for strict delineation between a writer’s ideas and those that originated with others.
Elise Stefanik calls Harvard’s decision to back Claudine Gay ‘unacceptable’ and predicts she ultimately will step down

Bostonians of the Year 2023
MBTA riders are tired, fed up — and essential. They’re our Bostonians of the Year.
They’ve suffered through station shutdowns, slow zones, train breakdowns, and more. And yet still they ride, keeping our mass transit system alive.

Bostonians of the Year: Tell us who we missed

An AI expert, a beloved Bruins captain, and others who shaped Boston in 2023

Tributes to Mel King, Tim Wakefield, and other giants we lost in 2023
Chad Finn

Bill Belichick should remain Patriots coach because no one in NFL history has been better when all looked lost

It's annoying that some fans, particularly those who lived through the two-decade dynasty, are so quick to minimalize Belichick's role.
Your view: Should Belichick continue coaching the Patriots after this season? Does Jerod Mayo expect to replace Bill Belichick as Patriots head coach? He’s not saying.

Engineer spotted ‘concerning issue’ 3 days before I-195 westbound bridge closed, R.I. DOT chief says

“This is the biggest story in Rhode Island since COVID. Nothing else has affected 90,000 people a day like this,” said one East Providence resident whose 15-minute Providence commute took nearly 2 hours Tuesday.
Abrupt closure of I-195 highway bridge in R.I. prompts concern for businesses during holiday season

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61
Andre Braugher starred in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Before that, he established himself with the role of Detective Frank Pembleton in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” and he appeared in the movie "Glory."

Biden says Israel is losing international support because of its ‘indiscriminate bombing’ of Gaza
President Biden offered a harder-than-usual assessment of Israel’s decisions since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. Biden’s top national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, heads to Israel this week to consult directly.

Israel and US show sharp divisions over mounting casualties and future of war against Hamas UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to demand a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Clear skies make for great Geminid viewing this week
Because this celestial event occurs in December, it’s often too cold, too cloudy or the moon too bright. But those won't be factors this year.

Here’s how to get the best view of the Geminids meteor shower Wednesday night

Zelensky’s pleas for US aid hit a wall of resistance by Republicans

Senate Republicans emerged from their meetings with Ukraine's leader unmoved and reiterated their stance that they would not agree to any new aid for Ukraine unless Biden and Democrats bowed to their demands to clamp down on migration at the southern border.
At least 45 people injured in nighttime Russian missile attack on Ukrainian capital

CELTICS 120, CAVALIERS 113
Celtics battle through slugging start to begin two-game home set with Cavaliers victoriously
Down by double figures after an ice-cold first quarter, the East's top team moved to 11-0 at home this season with a strong finish.

Podcast

Listen to ‘Murder in Boston’

Presented in association with HBO, “Murder in Boston: The untold story of the Charles and Carol Stuart shooting,” is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Read chapter one of ‘Nightmare in Mission Hill’ Read the full series

Baseball player settles with UMass Lowell over coach’s alleged discrimination

Chancellor Julie Chen is scheduled to meet with Cedric Rose and his parents to mark a settlement agreement between the former player — who was dismissed by former baseball coach Ken Harring — and the university.
Odie Henderson review | ★★★

‘Wonka’: Who can take a prequel, make it feel brand new? The Chalamet can

Timothée Chalamet’s song-and-dance skills and director Paul King’s imaginative world-building make this origin story a sweet treat.

Behind the Bruins: 15 stats that help explain the good and the bad of an overall strong start

Boston has been less physical, less successful on faceoffs and easier to score when facing an extra skater compared to last season, but it continues to get great play from David Pastrnak and its penalty killers.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

Carol DiMaiti Stuart’s murder was an act of domestic violence

"It was easier to blame and persecute a Black man … than acknowledge the harm that happened in that relationship."
Nico Perrino

Colleges shouldn’t usher in a new era of speech codes

Steven Pinker

A five-point plan to save Harvard from itself
IDEAS | CELINE BOYLE

Go bless yourself! A message from the better angels of your nature.
MARCELA GARCÍA

What to make of Massachusetts’ lawsuit against neo-Nazi group NSC-131
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

More recent News

Alleged drug bust next to AG Andrea Campbell’s home sparks ‘stressful couple of days’
It has been “a very stressful couple of days” for Campbell since last Wednesday when a State Police bust “found significant amounts of meth and fentanyl” in the house next door to Campbell’s, she said Tuesday on GBH Radio’s “Boston Public Radio.”

Brian Walshe attorney expected to seek to withdraw from the case

Walshe, 47, of Cohasset, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Ana, on New Year's Day in 2023.

Ex-social worker who allegedly posed as Boston student pleads not guilty in Superior Court
Shelby Hewitt, a former state social worker who allegedly posed as a Boston Public Schools student and attended multiple city schools pretended to be a “traumatized” teen in the custody of the Department of Children and Families, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Sheriff Mark Brave resigns under pressure from N.H. prosecutors
The embattled New Hampshire law enforcement official, who has moved to Massachusetts, said he looks forward to serving his constituents again in the future.

Georgia election worker suing Rudy Giuliani tells jurors that his lies made her fear for her life
A former Georgia election worker has testified that she feared for her life as she received a barrage of threatening and racist messages fueled by Rudy Giuliani’s false claims that she and her mother had rigged the 2020 election results in the state.

Ahead of possible vote, City Council drills down on details of police patrolmen’s contract
The council could vote Wednesday on whether to approve funding for the $82 million pact.

Globe Santa

‘Why are you so poor?’ When a child asks a question a parent can’t answer
Families living in poverty are among those hardest hit by price hikes on essential goods and services. They had nothing to spare even before the steep rise in the cost of living.

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Recommended reads

Money, Power, Inequality

A golden ticket? Not in Boston. Home ownership alone won’t close the racial wealth gap.

Home ownership is like a golden ticket in today’s spiraling housing crisis. But attaining that status is tougher for families of color, who for decades have faced an array of racist and exclusionary obstacles that have prevented them from buying.
Introducing ‘Money, Power, Inequality,’ a new Boston Globe initiative probing the racial wealth gap

Beth Teitell
Swiftmas? It’s the most significant holiday you’ve never heard of.
For Taylor Swift fans, Dec. 13, the star’s birthday, is also a budding holiday: Swiftmas. Swiftmas trees, Swiftmas cards, and Swiftmas gift exchanges are just the beginning.

Plan for professional soccer at White Stadium sharply reduces access for Boston high school football
City officials say football will be prohibited at the stadium during the professional soccer season, which in 2024 is scheduled to run from March 16 until Nov. 3.

KARA BASKIN
Sonsie is 30. So is Stephanie’s. And lordy, Grill 23 is 40. Here’s a look at Boston restaurants celebrating milestones.
We wanted to know: What’s their secret to long-lasting success? And what’s changed over the years?

Culture & Lifestyle

For 20 years, a Boston theater company has been opening a window into Indian culture

Pianist Jeremy Denk proves the new — and acoustically stunning — Meadow Hall is worth the schlep

Boston Society of Film Critics announces 2023 winners

Song by song, ‘Legally Blonde’ builds a case for frivolous fun

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

On antisemitism, university presidents needed moral clarity, not legal ambiguity
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Des Fitzgerald thinks the ‘green city’ is a crock
Tim Fitzgerald

Is CO2 the only carbon we should be focused on?
Rajiv J. Shah

The only way to prevent the worst of climate change
JEFF JACOBY

What Hamas can learn from Hanukkah

CARINE HAJJAR

I watched the Oct. 7 video. I don’t know how anyone can say Hamas are freedom fighters.

Metro

Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

Maine’s environmental board is set to decide next week whether the state should adopt California-style regulations limiting the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

Andre Braugher starred in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Before that, he established himself with the role of Detective Frank Pembleton in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” and he appeared in the movie "Glory."

Harvard board says review of president Gay’s writings finds no violations of school standards on research misconduct, but instances of ‘inadequate citation’

Several academics said Gay’s work clearly appeared to violate Harvard’s policy on plagiarism, which calls for strict delineation between a writer’s ideas and those that originated with others.

Top oversight board, former presidents back Harvard University leader

Breaking days of silence after Harvard president Claudine Gay’s testimony at a congressional hearing, the Fellows of Harvard College issued a statement of support for her and said a review found “instances of inadequate citation” in her scholarly work.

Sports

ON BASKETBALL

Nothing comes easy for the Celtics against the Cavaliers, and Joe Mazzulla expects such tests

The Celtics fully expected a major tussle Tuesday night at TD Garden and walked away bruised but victorious.
RED SOX

Cooper Criswell joins Red Sox on one-year contract, adding rotation and bullpen depth

The 27-year-old started 17 games in Triple A in 2023 and made four starts in 10 appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays.
CELTICS 120, CAVALIERS 113

Celtics battle through slugging start to begin two-game home set with Cavaliers victoriously

Down by double figures after an ice-cold first quarter, the East's top team moved to 11-0 at home this season with a strong finish.
NFL NOTEBOOK

Tua Tagovailoa dispels notion of these Dolphins finishing with another December drop-off
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Joe Mazzulla expresses surprise at what got Jaylen Brown ejected on Friday
BRUINS

Behind the Bruins: 15 stats that help explain the good and the bad of an overall strong start

Business

Newest, bluest resort on Las Vegas Strip aims to bring Miami Beach vibe to southern Nevada

A towering new tower aiming for the vibe of Miami Beach’s venerable Fontainebleau resort is opening on the Las Vegas Strip.

Maine is considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales

Maine’s environmental board is set to decide next week whether the state should adopt California-style regulations limiting the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

Federal Reserve may shed light on prospects for rate cuts in 2024 while keeping key rate unchanged
TALKING POINTS

Video game convention closes
magazine
Bostonians of the Year 2023

MBTA riders are tired, fed up — and essential. They’re our Bostonians of the Year.

PERSPECTIVE

As a scientist and patient, I’ll always take part in medical trials

COOKING

Recipes: Savory pancakes can feature everything from vegetables to dairy to spices
2023

Top Places to Work in Massachusetts 2023: Explore the winners lists and more

metro

N.H. Governor Chris Sununu endorses Nikki Haley in GOP primary

Abrupt closure of I-195 highway bridge in R.I. prompts concern for businesses during holiday season

What does a Chris Sununu endorsement mean for Nikki Haley’s campaign?

sports

Baseball player settles with UMass Lowell over coach’s alleged discrimination

Despite major losses, St. Mary’s girls’ hockey looks to reload, not rebuild

Bruins Pavel Zacha and Charlie McAvoy will miss Wednesday night’s game against the Devils in Newark

business

Abrupt closure of I-195 highway bridge in R.I. prompts concern for businesses during holiday season

Gas prices are falling fast, helping tame inflation

Harvard needs Claudine Gay as president more than she needs Harvard

politics

House set for key vote on Biden impeachment inquiry as Republicans unite behind investigation

Elise Stefanik calls Harvard’s decision to back Claudine Gay ‘unacceptable’ and predicts she ultimately will step down

N.H. Governor Chris Sununu endorses Nikki Haley in GOP primary

Nation

US Asians and Pacific Islanders view democracy with concern, new poll shows

Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal

DeSantis goes after Trump on abortion, COVID-19, and the border wall in an Iowa town hall

World

At least 45 people injured in nighttime Russian missile attack on Ukrainian capital

Israel and US show sharp divisions over mounting casualties and future of war against Hamas

Cyberattack hits Kyiv, knocking out phone and internet service

opinion

The only way to prevent the worst of climate change

Is CO2 the only carbon we should be focused on?

Des Fitzgerald thinks the ‘green city’ is a crock

lifestyle

2023 in other words: AI might be the term of the year, but consider these far-flung contenders.

Swiftmas? It’s the most significant holiday you’ve never heard of.

What did you Google in 2023? ‘Barbie,’ Israel-Hamas war are among the year’s top internet searches.

food & dining

With BlendQuik, it’s easy to make and take healthy drinks to go

Take that holiday lasagna to go with no worries or spills

An oil from olives grown on century-old trees

travel

Airports predicted to be the busiest on record this holiday season, AAA says

Holiday crowds at airports and on highways are expected to be even bigger than last year

New York is great at the holidays. In the dead of winter, it’s even better.

Arts

Photographic inwardness, photographic outwardness

Five art experiences that resonated in 2023

‘She’s got it right’: Healey hangs two MFA paintings by Black artists in her State House office

Books

Penguin Random House reaches for underrepresented audiences with The Reader Lounge

Here are 6 of our favorite poetry collections in 2023

For the pilgrims of Gabriel Bump’s ‘The New Naturals,’ change is the only constant

Movies

‘Wonka’: Who can take a prequel, make it feel brand new? The Chalamet can

‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ rehashes the original recipe

Boston Society of Film Critics announces 2023 winners

Television

Donald Glover, Maya Erskine star in upcoming Amazon adaptation of ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

As cable companies hike rates, the price of pay TV keeps going up

New ‘Frontline’ episode to explore Jack Teixeira, Discord leaks case

music

Mariah Carey makes merry at TD Garden

With a new album and show, rockabilly duo Jittery Jack and Amy Griffin are retro-active

Pianist Jeremy Denk proves the new — and acoustically stunning — Meadow Hall is worth the schlep

Theater/Dance

‘The Rocky Menorah Christmas Show’ has the Gold Dust Orphans up to their usual mischief and mayhem

Song by song, ‘Legally Blonde’ builds a case for frivolous fun

For 20 years, a Boston theater company has been opening a window into Indian culture

Health

CVS to launch new pharmacy reimbursement model aimed at simplifying drug pricing

Many Americans ration insulin to save money. One nonprofit is trying to make the life-saving drug more affordable.

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

Obituaries

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in ‘Homicide’ and ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine,’ dies at 61

Influential people we lost in 2023

Willard Johnson, pathbreaking MIT professor and anti-apartheid activist, dies at 87