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Districts cite ballooning special education costs among reasons why they can’t pay teachers more

With teachers on strike in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead, officials say the rapidly rising cost of special education is among the reasons why they cannot afford the pay raises educators are seeking.
‘I want to scream, but I can’t.’ The hidden world of special education settlements in Mass.

Gloucester mayor sorry for obscene gesture after meeting with striking teachers

Greg Verga apologized Friday after he was caught on camera making an obscene gesture to teachers on strike.

Long COVID may be far more common than previously known, new Mass General Brigham study finds

A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests racial disparities and the difficulty in diagnosing the condition may be leading to a massive undercount.

‘I was so wrong’: In Chelsea, virtual tutoring overcomes skeptics, delivers results
In the aftermath of the pandemic, lofty promises to reinvent schooling abounded, but little innovation has come to fruition. Chelsea‘s experiment stands as an example of what’s still possible with the right resources and leadership.

Hezbollah’s main spokesman killed in Israeli strike in central Beirut, official says
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza overnight have killed 12 people while police arrested three suspects after flares were fired at the private residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal city of Caesarea.

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’

Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Less than a month after four towering dams on the Klamath River were demolished, hundreds of salmon made it into waters they have been cut off from for decades to spawn in cool creeks.

From prison to green jobs: Ex-inmates among new workforce powering state’s climate goals
“The state of Massachusetts is going green,” one clean energy trainee said. “So I want to be ahead of the game, before it's too late.”

New USS Nantucket is ready for active duty after being commissioned in ceremony at Charlestown Navy Yard

The USS Nantucket, a littoral combat ship, is ready to join the naval fleet and serve in active duty. It's designed to operate close to shore in a range of military missions, and in disaster relief.

Charli XCX hosts and performs on ‘Saturday Night Live’

"SNL" went "brat" as pop star Charli XCX pulled double duty as this weekend's host and musical guest.

Rams at Patriots | 1 p.m. | Fox

live updates

Can the Patriots string wins together against the Rams at Gillette Stadium? Follow along with live updates.

The Patriots have won two of their past three games and have the chance to make it two in a row against the Rams.
Patriots waive Tyquan Thornton and activate Christian Barmore The Patriots have more in common with the Rams
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‘I would not be Gronk if I went anywhere else’: Rob Gronkowski on the Patriots, Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and Bill Belichick

The four-time Super Bowl champion joined Boston Globe Today Sports, and evaluated how former teammate Tom Brady is doing as a broadcaster.

Tensions over abortion erupt as protesters confront Men’s March in Boston

Hundreds of anti-abortion marchers faced off against counter-protesters in Boston as the two sides shouted slogans at each other. Police gave everyone a notice to disperse.
See photos and video from the demonstration and counter-protest in Boston

Defense pick Hegseth paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says

Hegseth agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to the woman because he feared that revelation of the matter “would result in his immediate termination from Fox."
Here are the people Donald Trump has picked for key positions so far Chris Wright is energy secretary pick

Republicans are leaving office for Trump posts. How will the vacancies be filled?

President-elect Donald Trump is packing his administration with Republican officeholders who are set to leave behind a trail of vacancies extending from Capitol Hill to at least one governor’s seat.

Grief and resolve as Boston trans community marks 25th Day of Remembrance

More than 100 people gathered Saturday evening in downtown Boston, as some have done for a quarter-century, to remember hundreds of trans people who died by homicide or suicide and call for solidarity in the fight for equal rights.
Alex Speier | Sunday baseball notes

History tells us there are very few sluggers like Juan Soto, the top MLB free agent this offseason

Through his age-25 season, Soto, who met with the Red Sox recently, has performed at levels that surpass those of most Hall of Famers.
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Clutch situations haven’t always been Jayson Tatum’s forte. That didn’t stop him Saturday night.

"I know what I’m capable of," Tatum said after his 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime lifted the Celtics over the Raptors.
Jayson Tatum, given a second chance, buries overtime winner as Celtics claw past NBA-worst Raptors
MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

They’re champs! See the MIAA tournament results from this weekend and all the football semifinal matchups.

The MIAA tournaments are crowning champions, keep track of all the scores and game times right here.
High school sports scoreboard
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

President Biden should pardon his son Hunter

With a weaponized Justice Department, Trump’s retribution agenda won’t stop with political opponents and their families.
JEFF JACOBY

The missionary in the parking lot
IDEAS | JEFF HOWE

The ‘science’ of polling is broken
EDITORIAL

Beacon Hill lobbyists have their own ‘family plan’ for political donations
LETTERS

The one thing that should have disqualified Trump in voters’ eyes
Globe Santa

Lives upended by domestic violence, parents ask for Globe Santa’s help

For children in a fractured family, the holiday season is little more than a painful reminder of what they lack.
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Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war
The war slogs on as the 1,000th day approaches on Tuesday. President-elect Trump said he could quickly end it, though it is unclear how or in whose favor he might tip the scales.

SPORTS MEDIA
‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA, AP sources say
The quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will remain with the show.

Red Line trains to be suspended between Harvard and Broadway starting Sunday
Direct shuttle bus service will run every 15 minutes between Harvard and South Station weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., officials said.

Netflix’s Tyson-Paul bout gets 65 million viewers at peak, and some of them reported problems
In an internal company memo seen by Bloomberg News, Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone said the bout drew a maximum of 65 million viewers at any one time, rivaling some of the most-watched sporting events.

Massachusetts man who fled to Mexico midway through his trial found guilty of rape

Cesar Lagunas, 51, of Pittsfield, left the country on Monday following testimony by a person who accused him of rape while his trial was still going on.

From heartache to hope: A canceled wedding finds new meaning
When a Newport wedding was called off, one bride donated the vendor services to another facing terminal illness.

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‘I listened to videos about how he will help’: Latino voters turned to YouTube, WhatsApp for election information

The growing demographic group turns to social media for news more than other demographic groups, research shows.

The wealthy have unfair advantages when getting specialized education for their kids. Here’s what the state can do.
From expanding civil legal aid to bolstering the special educator workforce, here are five avenues Massachusetts can pursue to make out-of-district settlements more equitable.

At Bentley University, the trading room floor is a launching pad
How a student-run investment group became a key selling point for the Waltham business school

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There’s still no clarity at WZLX after end of Rich Shertenlieb’s show, and other sports media notes
WZLX has been airing music in the morning, with Kenny Young — who had been the program director for Shertenlieb’s show — occasionally chiming in as the de facto host.

Culture & Lifestyle

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

City Hall coffee lounge, a new Levain, and a JP Literary Salon: Free things to do in Boston this week

MFA installs Alan Michelson’s answer to ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit.’ ‘No one would ever take them for Native American stereotype.’

That time she manifested her ideal man

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
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Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JOAN VENNOCHI

Revs soccer stadium is a classic Boston insider story
IDEAS | KAT ROSENFIELD

Can we please have less political art now?
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The many faces of Trump’s gender politics
LETTERS

It was the stupid economy
RENÉE GRAHAM

The hypocritical politics of identity politics
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Districts cite ballooning special education costs among reasons why they can’t pay teachers more

With teachers on strike in Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead, officials say the rapidly rising cost of special education is among the reasons why they cannot afford the pay raises educators are seeking.
Sunday’s Child

Shane enjoys riding horses and swimming

Sunday’s Child is a weekly column featuring a child currently in foster care awaiting adoption.

‘I was so wrong’: In Chelsea, virtual tutoring overcomes skeptics, delivers results

In the aftermath of the pandemic, lofty promises to reinvent schooling abounded, but little innovation has come to fruition. Chelsea‘s experiment stands as an example of what’s still possible with the right resources and leadership.

Victim flown to Boston with life-threatening injuries after vehicle strike in Lynn

Emergency crews responded to a report of a person struck by a motor vehicle at 35 Lynnway, Lynn fire officials said.

Sports

live updates

Can the Patriots string wins together against the Rams at Gillette Stadium? Follow along with live updates.

The Patriots have won two of their past three games and have the chance to make it two in a row against the Rams.
Boston Globe Today Sports

‘I would not be Gronk if I went anywhere else’: Rob Gronkowski on the Patriots, Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and Bill Belichick

The four-time Super Bowl champion joined Boston Globe Today Sports, and evaluated how former teammate Tom Brady is doing as a broadcaster.
MIAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

They’re champs! See the MIAA tournament results from this weekend and all the football semifinal matchups.

The MIAA tournaments are crowning champions, keep track of all the scores and game times right here.
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Clutch situations haven’t always been Jayson Tatum’s forte. That didn’t stop him Saturday night.
SPORTS MEDIA

‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA, AP sources say
No. 11 Georgia 31, No. 6 Tennessee 17

Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee

Business

Will the antitrust showdown launched under Biden turn into ‘Let’s Make A Deal’ under Trump?

The US antitrust watchdogs that pounced on Big Tech and deterred dealmaking throughout corporate America during President Biden’s administration may be tamer and kept on a shorter leash by President-elect Donald Trump.
SPORTS MEDIA

‘Inside the NBA’ will air on ESPN and ABC beginning next season as part of settlement between Warner Bros. Discovery and NBA, AP sources say

The quartet of Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will remain with the show.
BOLD TYPES

Shoe company Wolverine opens new Saucony office in Boston

At Bentley University, the trading room floor is a launching pad
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Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘THAT is the kind of unapologetically nerdy passion I’m looking for’
PERSPECTIVE

Puerto Ricans have fought for the US since WWI. They must never be forgotten.
holiday style

Who could use a drink? Six festive cocktails for holiday parties.

metro

Grief and resolve as Boston trans community marks 25th Day of Remembrance

Gloucester mayor sorry for obscene gesture after meeting with striking teachers

Tensions over abortion erupt as protesters confront Men’s March in Boston

sports

Jayson Tatum, given a second chance, buries overtime winner as Celtics claw past NBA-worst Raptors

No. 1 Oregon rallies in fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton and courted controversy, dies at 82

business

Tyson-Paul fight gives Netflix opportunity to show it can handle big events with NFL, WWE on horizon

In jobs bill, Mass. lawmakers move to protect Roxbury nonprofit accused of predatory lending

The BPDA board is back, and elbows are rubbing once again

politics

Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary

Defense pick Hegseth paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says

Republicans are leaving office for Trump posts. How will the vacancies be filled?

Nation

Renewed wildfire escapes containment and prompts evacuation near New York-New Jersey border

Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

When the University of Florida’s president resigned, was it all about academic rankings?

World

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’

Russia launches one of the fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine’s infrastructure

Knife attack at a vocational school in eastern China leaves 8 dead and 17 injured

opinion

Anarchists have some lessons for Trump’s America

La estrategia detrás del triunfo histórico de Rubén Gallego

Ruben Gallego’s blueprint for Democratic success

lifestyle

From heartache to hope: A canceled wedding finds new meaning

Should I swear off dating?

A + B = I’m single again

food & dining

Sad hour continues: Beacon Hill lawmakers again decline to bring ‘happy hour’ back to Mass.

Who could use a drink? Six festive cocktails for holiday parties.

Feast & Fettle will close its retail store in Pawtucket, R.I.

travel

We spent 12 days on the greatest hiking trail in the world. You can, too.

Taylor Goldsmith on doing what he wants, catching up on sleep, and making coffee on a plane

See the world by train; renew your passport soon

Arts

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

MFA installs Alan Michelson’s answer to ‘Appeal to the Great Spirit.’ ‘No one would ever take them for Native American stereotype.’

Laurie Simmons: when a house is not a home

Books

Poems of desire, looking at graffiti, a new bookstore in Quincy

Stephen King refutes rumors he called Elon Musk Trump’s ‘First Lady,’ was kicked off X

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 23

Movies

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Conan O’Brien tapped to host the 2025 Oscars

Television

Charli XCX hosts and performs on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Ken Burns on why no one, not even Elon Musk, can compare with Leonardo da Vinci

The real strangeness of ‘Stranger Things’

music

The Berliners are back

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 18-24

Mattapan native SeeFour wanted the world to see Boston hip-hop on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater launches Lavine Learning Lab for local high schools

For a fast-moving ‘Noises Off,’ set designers used every inch of the stage

'Tartuffe' finds new resonance, and an antic comic tone to match

Health

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

Obituaries

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci and Mary Lou Retton and courted controversy, dies at 82

Timothy West, actor who portrayed kings and prime ministers, dies at 90

Claire Gaudiani, embattled Connecticut College president, dies at 79