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Celebrating 50 years of Holiday Pops

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Celebrating 50 years of Holiday Pops

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Colorado Supreme Court declares Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under Constitution’s insurrection clause

The decision marks the first time in history that the 14th Amendment has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate and likely sets up a Supreme Court showdown.

Liberal groups seek to use the Constitution’s insurrection clause to block Trump from 2024 ballots

Mayor Wu to issue formal apology to Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett for city’s actions during Stuart case
More than 34 years after Charles Stuart shot his pregnant wife and blamed a Black man for the crime, Mayor Michelle Wu plans to issue a formal apology from the city to two men who were wrongly linked to the shooting.

Read the full series: Nightmare in Mission Hill The five most surprising findings from the Globe’s Charles Stuart investigation

Milton’s compliance with state rezoning mandate in doubt

A petition drive in Milton appears to have delivered enough signatures to force a townwide vote on the controversial MBTA Communities rezoning plan.

Bicyclist dies after being struck by garbage truck in Allston, police say

The bicyclist was hit shortly after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Hano and Cambridge streets, said Sergeant Detective John Boyle, a police department spokesperson.

Cambridge woman, 26, loses luggage when Lyft driver takes off; trip to visit family in India postponed

UN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto

Israel delivers deadly airstrikes in south Gaza and raids a hospital in the north

People carried their belongings to a waiting U-Haul van as they evacuated their mobile home along the Kennebec River in Fairfield, Maine on Dec. 19.

Power restored for some, while areas of New England hit hard by Monday storm brace for lengthy recovery

National Grid warned that restoring power to some communities could take days and Eversource said lights will be back on for most of its customers by Tuesday night.

See rainfall totals and peak wind gusts from Monday's storm Map: See power outages across the region Read how the storm unfolded

At the Flynn Cruise Port Boston, on the Black Falcon Pier, passengers from the Meraviglia found their cruise to the Bahamas had a slight detour: to South Boston.

Beth Teitell

All set for a cruise to the Bahamas, the weather forced them to Boston instead: ‘We thought it was a joke’

Passengers who were dreaming of piña coladas are now facing clam chowder and Bruins fans. And rain, lots of rain.

Her Lewiston bar radiated laughter for 25 years. Then came the mass shooting.
With Schemengees Bar & Grille, Kathy Lebel brought her own love of billiards to life, always reinventing, always coming back with the next big idea for how to have a great time. Now, she's unsure what's next for the pool hall but cautiously hopeful.

See the Globe’s complete coverage of the Maine shootings

Boston Public Schools students ran their last laps around the Reggie Lewis Center while suburban schools waited on the bleachers for their meet to begin.

Money, Power, Inequality

At the Reggie Lewis Center, a balancing act between serving students from across the state and in Boston

Roxbury Community College is still working to secure $10 million in funding needed to renovate the 28-year-old facility.

A sale pending sign displayed in front of a home in Sudbury earlier this month.

Interest rates bog down Greater Boston housing market, with no sign of relief

In November, potential homebuyers and sellers continued to balk at prohibitive home prices and stubbornly high mortgage rates.

The Boston Herald’s front page from October 24th, 1989 is projected alongside the Boston Globe’s front page from October 25th, 1989.

Readers remember the Charles Stuart shooting and its aftermath

When the Globe's "Nightmare in Mission Hill" series was released earlier this month, we asked readers to tell us what they remember about the shooting and its aftermath in hopes of better understanding the collective memory of Boston during this time.

Podcast: Listen to 'Murder in Boston' Read chapter one of ‘Nightmare in Mission Hill’ Read the full series

FOOD

Sheryl Julian’s favorite Globe recipes of 2023

Of the many dishes published in the Food section this year, some are so good and so intriguing we want to make them again and again.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu hosted the annual Electeds of Color holiday party at the Parkman House.

shirley leung

Mayor Wu’s Electeds of Color holiday party was a sign of how far Boston has come

It matters that Boston’s first elected mayor of color can host a gathering for a dozen Black, Latino, and Asian politicians at a locale synonymous with power.

Bill Belichick's Patriots are 1-7 at home this season, though five of the losses have come by 7 points or fewer.

CHRISTOPHER L. GASPER

Bill Belichick is the Patriots’ star attraction, which makes their record much less surprising

The Patriots' post-Brady approach is a case study in putting too much emphasis on coaching and not enough on talent.

Bill O’Brien explains why Patriots lacked urgency during the fourth quarter on Sunday

The old Hotel Hemenway, now called Parkside Tower.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

A Boston building, scattered souls, and rent control revisited

The end of rent control three decades ago helped push many working people out of a Fenway apartment building — and out of Boston. Their stories speak to one of the causes of the current housing crisis, and to the increasing demands that rent caps return.

Explore the project

Opinion

The cover of the 78 rpm single of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" by Jimmy Boyd, released in 1952.

IDEAS | JAN FREEMAN

Boston banned lots of things. But not ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.’

Despite what Wikipedia and John Mellencamp say, the classic Christmas song wasn’t actually censored here.

RENÉE GRAHAM

At this year’s holiday table, heated debates will be on the menu

H.D.S. Greenway

Israel, how many deaths in Gaza are enough?

Christine Keating

Why the phrase ‘women and children’ is bad for gender equality

EDITORIAL

$2 billion redevelopment will turn public housing into mixed-income community

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Authorities seek charges against 28 accused of buying sex from Cambridge, Watertown brothels
Last month, federal authorities made national news when they arrested three people on charges that they were running brothels out of Cambridge, Watertown, and the Washington, D.C., suburbs catering to a wealthy and well-connected clientele.

Immigration and declines in death cause uptick in US population growth this year
The vast majority of growth, 87 percent, came from the South, a region the Census Bureau defines as stretching from Texas to Maryland and Delaware.

Sandra Day O’Connor called a pioneer and ‘iconic jurist’ as she is memorialized by Biden, Roberts
President Biden and Chief Justice John Roberts were among those who spoke at the funeral of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who became a voice of moderate conservatism as the first woman on the Supreme Court.

Police looking to identify two subway surfers who jumped into the Neponset River
The video has been circulating on social media and caught the eye of police, who were not impressed.

Cardinal O’Malley says Pope Francis allowing priests to bless same-sex couples shows ‘love and care’ for all in the church
The leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston on Tuesday praised Pope Francis for formally allowing priests to bless same-sex couples but stressed that the announcement does not mean the pontiff is backing LGBTQ+ marriages.

Springfield man awarded Carnegie Medal for assisting police officer in apprehending armed robbery suspect
A Springfield man was among 18 people awarded the Carnegie Medal, considered one of the highest civilian honors for heroism, for his role in assisting a police officer in apprehending an armed robber in a 2022 violent altercation, officials said.

Globe Santa

Parents of children with complex medical problems turn to Globe Santa for help
The 17,000-plus families who write letters to Globe Santa find their way to us through a variety of social service agencies that assist them in some way. There are 52 of these agencies in Greater Boston which are registered to recommend families for holiday gifts.

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Somerville City Council unanimously approves home rule petition for local rent stabilization

Efforts to slow rent increases in Somerville took a step forward last week after the City Council unanimously backed sending a proposed rent stabilization home rule petition to the state Legislature.

Police went to a Berkshires middle school after receiving a complaint about an explicit book
Police in Great Barrington were recently called to a local middle school after receiving a complaint of a sexually explicit book being shown to students, but authorities determined no laws had been broken.

RFK Jr. is attracting support with celebrity and conspiracy. But can he get on the ballot that way?
Kennedy is trying to translate his quixotic campaign — a blend of leftist, right-wing, and conspiratorial populism — into an operation that can actually impact the 2024 presidential race.

A Northeastern grad baked the cakes Olivia Rodrigo destroyed on ‘SNL’
Morgan Knight started her cake business in Boston and has been baking up a storm ever since.

Culture & Lifestyle

Former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady with children Vivian, Benjamin, and Jack during a halftime celebration at Gillette Stadium earlier this season. A photo of the Brady clan from that event accidentally ended up in the hands of another family.

Tom Brady responds on TikTok to family who accidentally got a photo of him at CVS

Teyonah Parris attends the Netflix premiere of "They Cloned Tyrone" at Hollywood Legion Theater on June 27, 2023 in Los Angeles.

10 great performances our film critic loved in 2023

Boston Globe book critics share their favorites from 2023.

Here is a list of 55 books we loved in 2023

Singer-songwriter Mark Erelli released "Lay Your Darkness Down" in 2023.

An earful of artists, albums, and tracks that represent the best of Boston music

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Harvard President Claudine Gay's academic work has come under scrutiny for apparent plagiarism.

EDITORIAL

Did Claudine Gay plagiarize or not? Harvard should be clear.

MBTA general manager and CEO Phillip Eng during a press conference at the site of the temporary platform at Lynn Commuter Rail Station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line in Lynn, Oct. 11.

JOAN VENNOCHI

The Lynn temporary commuter rail platform is one stop along the way to a better MBTA

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

ConocoPhillips road and oil pipelines, near the site of the future Willow Project in the North Slope of Alaska, on March 22. In the months since President Biden approved the Willow drilling project, his administration has curtailed fossil fuel activities on millions of acres of public land and in federal waters.

Edward J. Markey

America is both a leader and a laggard on climate action

All three university presidents came across as so scripted that they even used some of the same words in answers to questions.

Joe Baerlein

Who should prep university presidents? Crisis managers, not lawyers.

This image made from bodycam video footage taken by a Hamas militant and released by Israel Defense Forces shows the militant in a residential neighborhood at an undisclosed location in Israel.

CARINE HAJJAR

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

Metro

In an effort to consolidate resources, state is closing some hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end

Amid concerns about the state's communication efforts, families living in Woburn, Arlington, and Billerica will move to new locations.

Milton’s compliance with state rezoning mandate in doubt

A petition drive in Milton appears to have delivered enough signatures to force a townwide vote on the controversial MBTA Communities rezoning plan.

Money, Power, Inequality

At the Reggie Lewis Center, a balancing act between serving students from across the state and in Boston

Roxbury Community College is still working to secure $10 million in funding needed to renovate the 28-year-old facility.

RI HEALTH

Residents question launch of new ferry service from Bristol to Providence

The free ferry is set to run every half hour between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days a week through March 29, 2024.

Sports

Shrewsbury senior goalie Marisa Montoya generates confidence from and gives confidence to her blue liners.

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' HOCKEY NOTEBOOK

After backstopping Shrewsbury to a state title, Marisa Montoya returns with a new fearlessness

“Having someone like her who’s just such a leader in the locker room and talks on the ice, that’s so helpful,” senior captain Paige Umile said.

After failing to record a goal in his first eight games this season, Jake DeBrusk (right) entered Tuesday night's game with the Wild goalless in his last seven.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

Whatever the reason, Jake DeBrusk’s numbers are lacking after a career year for Bruins

The 27-year-old had just four goals in his first 28 games this season, outdone by seven teammates despite playing more than 17 minutes per game.

RED SOX

Free-agent ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto may be closing on a decision, and a massive payday

Viewed as one of the best pitchers in the world, the 25-year-old reportedly met with both New York teams over the weekend, with his agent expected to start taking bids for Yamamoto's services soon.

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Revolution deal away final two SuperDraft picks for allocation money

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK

Bill O’Brien explains why Patriots lacked urgency during the fourth quarter on Sunday

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Sports Hub officially announces ‘Toucher and Hardy’ morning show

Business

Shoppers get a price break in the toy aisle this holiday season

Toy companies such as Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. are managing sales declines and squeezed consumer budgets by giving shoppers a gift this holiday season: discounts.

Bezos’s Blue Origin back in space after 15-month grounding

Blue Origin LLC’s space tourism rocket blasted off to space on Tuesday for the first time in 15 months, potentially marking the resumption of regular flights for the Jeff Bezos-founded company following an in-flight failure last year.

Immigration and declines in death cause uptick in US population growth this year

Interest rates bog down Greater Boston housing market, with no sign of relief

magazine

Bostonians of the Year 2023

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

MISS CONDUCT

My kids feel hurt that their aunts and uncles blow off important events

CONNECTIONS

Our kids had a dream baby sitter, the kind who changes the world

LOVE LETTERS

Celebrating 50 years of Holiday Pops

Colorado Supreme Court declares Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency under Constitution’s insurrection clause

Milton’s compliance with state rezoning mandate in doubt

Bicyclist dies after being struck by garbage truck in Allston, police say

Cambridge woman, 26, loses luggage when Lyft driver takes off; trip to visit family in India postponed

UN Security Council vote on Gaza humanitarian resolution delayed again in effort to avoid US veto

Power restored for some, while areas of New England hit hard by Monday storm brace for lengthy recovery

All set for a cruise to the Bahamas, the weather forced them to Boston instead: ‘We thought it was a joke’

At the Reggie Lewis Center, a balancing act between serving students from across the state and in Boston

Interest rates bog down Greater Boston housing market, with no sign of relief

Readers remember the Charles Stuart shooting and its aftermath

Sheryl Julian’s favorite Globe recipes of 2023

Mayor Wu’s Electeds of Color holiday party was a sign of how far Boston has come

Bill Belichick is the Patriots’ star attraction, which makes their record much less surprising

A Boston building, scattered souls, and rent control revisited

Explore the project

Boston banned lots of things. But not ‘I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.’

At this year’s holiday table, heated debates will be on the menu

Israel, how many deaths in Gaza are enough?

Why the phrase ‘women and children’ is bad for gender equality

$2 billion redevelopment will turn public housing into mixed-income community

More recent News

Immigration and declines in death cause uptick in US population growth this year The vast majority of growth, 87 percent, came from the South, a region the Census Bureau defines as stretching from Texas to Maryland and Delaware.

Police looking to identify two subway surfers who jumped into the Neponset River The video has been circulating on social media and caught the eye of police, who were not impressed.

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America is both a leader and a laggard on climate action

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

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In an effort to consolidate resources, state is closing some hotel shelters for migrants by year’s end

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Whatever the reason, Jake DeBrusk’s numbers are lacking after a career year for Bruins

Free-agent ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto may be closing on a decision, and a massive payday

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Immigration and declines in death cause uptick in US population growth this year
The vast majority of growth, 87 percent, came from the South, a region the Census Bureau defines as stretching from Texas to Maryland and Delaware.

Police looking to identify two subway surfers who jumped into the Neponset River
The video has been circulating on social media and caught the eye of police, who were not impressed.

Police went to a Berkshires middle school after receiving a complaint about an explicit book
Police in Great Barrington were recently called to a local middle school after receiving a complaint of a sexually explicit book being shown to students, but authorities determined no laws had been broken.

RFK Jr. is attracting support with celebrity and conspiracy. But can he get on the ballot that way?
Kennedy is trying to translate his quixotic campaign — a blend of leftist, right-wing, and conspiratorial populism — into an operation that can actually impact the 2024 presidential race.

A Northeastern grad baked the cakes Olivia Rodrigo destroyed on ‘SNL’
Morgan Knight started her cake business in Boston and has been baking up a storm ever since.