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Ballot questions for 2026 are good for democracy

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MVP chants grow louder as Drake Maye states his case for award in Patriots' victory

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Photos: Patriots cruise past Giants on Monday Night Football

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Up to 10 inches of fresh powder is expected up north, and skiers are happy

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See which schools are delayed or closed

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Forecast maps: Polar vortex shift sets stage for New England's first significant snowstorm Tuesday -- This storm will impact the morning commute for those mainly west of I-495 and in Northern New England.

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Representative Seth Moulton says little has changed at ICE facility in Burlington

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Elizabeth Warren calls on Education Secretary McMahon to resign amid department dismantling -- Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren called for McMahon's resignation as the Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Education.

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Follow live updates on the Trump administration

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Boston joins lawsuit against Trump administration over changes to HUD grant program

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Thousands in New England could become homeless under Trump administration reforms, nonprofit warns

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Trump administration revokes licenses of thousands of training centers for truckers

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Defense: Brian Walshe's wife died naturally, and then he disposed of her body -- Lawyers for Brian Walshe sought for the first time to explain what happened to his wife, Ana Walshe, before he disposed of her body.

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Harvard beefs up board overseeing $56 billion endowment with three new members -- Harvard University names three to the board that oversees its $57 billion endowment

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Healey outlines 'framework' for new high school graduation requirements including end-of-course tests, capstone projects -- The proposed "framework" had seven elements, including required courses, senior projects or portfolios, and financial literacy.

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Owner of Peabody used car dealership laundered $1 million in drug proceeds, jury finds

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Utility worker rescues Somerville woman from house fire

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US air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee

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AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions. -- Colleges stress they are not relying on AI to make admissions decisions, using it primarily to review transcripts and eliminate data-entry tasks.

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AS I SEE IT - At dawn, they rescue stranded sea turtles on Cape Cod - Mass Audubon Turtle Patrol volunteers scour the beaches, guided by flashlights to make sure they don't miss a cold-stunned turtle camouflaged in a lump of seaweed.

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Bostonians 'can do a lot' this Giving Tuesday, aid groups and religious charities say -- Boston-area nonprofits said support on Giving Tuesday, which falls on Dec. 2 this year, doesn't have to come in the form of money.

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IDEAS | THEO ZENOU - Donald Trump's death penalty obsession - The president's bloodlust is filtering down to red-state America.

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EDITORIAL -- Proposed new graduation framework is ambitious, but implementation questions swirl

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Adebukola Ajao -- Proposed Mass. data privacy law would harm small businesses serving ethnic communities

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IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF -- May I have a word: A handy way to generate big thoughts

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Trump's ICE dragnet catches Leavitt's family member

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It's Giving Tuesday. What makes people give? -- A recent survey, by Charities Aid Foundation America, identified six reasons that motivate people to donate money.

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Hong Kong to start independent inquiry into deadly fire as public pressure mounts -- The fire started in scaffolding that had been set up around the Wang Fuk Court complex for maintenance work and spread to seven of the eight towers.

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Three Maine residents killed in boating incident on Florida river -- Brenna and Craig Millett and Rebecca Knight, who split their time between Maine and Florida, were killed over the weekend, officials said.

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Norwood 19-year-old arrested following death of Boston man by 'sharp object' -- Isaiah Pierre-Mike is facing manslaughter and assault charges, officials said Monday.

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Demand for bilingual education outpacing Boston schools efforts to keep up -- A church-run mentorship program places multilingual parents from local communities inside classrooms.

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SHIRLEY LEUNG - Mayor Wu has focused on jobs, not real estate, to grow the city's economy. It's paying off. As unpopular as she has been in parts of the real estate community, Mayor Michelle Wu has endeared herself with another crucial segment: companies hungry for skilled employees.

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'Too many obstacles': Despite statewide legalization, backyard homes haven't boomed in Mass. -- Despite a new law that aims to ease construction of accessory dwelling units in Massachusetts, relatively few are being built so far.

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Free and nearly free December events in Boston: Tree lightings, book bargains, and more

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Aerosmith producer says guitar legends stepped in for Perry and Whitford on two early classic tracks

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Some families are more nuclear than others

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Looking for a change of pace from Holiday Pops and Handel? Check out this young French accordionist.

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope -- The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston's busing era.

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A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care -- A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

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Explore the project: Snitch City -- In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.

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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.

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IDEAS | TOMMY BARONE -- What made Harvard get softer on its students

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Will Austin -- Boston should return to the neighborhood school

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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD -- The National Guard glitch that could come back to haunt us

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Will the 'Mamdani effect' on Israel work for Moulton and Pressley?

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FORECAST | KEN MAHAN - Here's the latest on the winter storm's timeline, and where we can expect the most snow — or just rain - Whether your area gets snow, a wintry mix, or rain, the entire region is in for a slog of a Tuesday, no matter where you are.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -- A preview and prediction of the Division 7 Super Bowl: Amesbury vs. Cohasset -- Amesbury (35.1 ppg) and Cohasset (35.9) can both put points on the board, but will the Skippers' size up front be the difference?

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -- Cohasset remembers last meeting with Amesbury all too well going into Division 7 Super Bowl -- The Skippers wanted opponents to feel their presence through power this season.

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DIVISION 6 SUPER BOWL: NORWELL VS. FAIRHAVEN -- A preview and prediction of the Division 6 Super Bowl: Norwell vs. Fairhaven -- The MIAA Division 6 Super Bowl will be played Thursday (7:45 p.m.) at Gillette Stadium.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL -- Fairhaven brings a run-heavy offense, lots of experience into Division 6 Super Bowl against Norwell

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Live Updates -- Patriots secure 10th straight victory with runaway rout of the Giants. See how it unfolded.

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AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says -- A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.

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TALKING POINTS -- Federal review finds 44 percent of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules

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Move over, computer science. Students are flocking to new AI majors.

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- 'Human nature doesn't change.' Ken Burns on what we learn from the American Revolution.

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Globe Magazine -- Can the iconic huts of the White Mountains weather the rise of glamping?

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WINTER TRAVEL -- You don't need plane tickets to find warmer climes. Here are the best bets for escaping the New England cold.

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Winter Travel -- Killington's independent era is starting. Will it change skiing in New England?

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Seven-year-old Vermont boy and his mother detained by immigration authorities during Thanksgiving trip

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After decades as a pediatrician, grandfather fighting for visitation rights said he was 'unaware' of rules against treating family members

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Troubled nursing chain Genesis sells itself in controversial bankruptcy deal

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Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel certainly have these Patriots ready for prime time

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In a season of impressive wins, blowout over the Giants was the best yet, and other thoughts

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Moderna stock falls after FDA vows to impose new vaccine requirements

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The Architectural Team's leadership transition is complete, as Schultz takes over for Binette

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Zillow removes climate risk scores from home listings

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Russia and the US threatened to resume nuclear testing after several decades. Here is why it matters.

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White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

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Luigi Mangione due in court as fight continues over evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case

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Mass killings in 2025 hit lowest level since 2006

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Trump tries to dial up Republican votes on eve of US House special election in Tennessee

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Pope prays at site of 2020 port explosion on last day of trip

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More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as rescue efforts intensify

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Netanyahu, seeking pardon, borrows from familiar playbook

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Gavin Newsom isn't running for president (yet), and he's already winning

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A tragedy in Stoneham should spark a push to update Mass. rules for micromobility devices

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'Rage bait' named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social media traffic in 2025

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How do you weed people out on dating apps

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Why doing good also makes us feel good during the holidays

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Got leftovers? We've got recipes for the day after Thanksgiving.

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Localito, an empanada café from the Tenoch team, shines in Medford Square

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Gangnam Spice opens in Jamaica Plain; Anna's Taqueria debuts in Dedham

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Elsewhere in Orlando

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Diego Cordova on being cast in 'Wonder,' eating Toblerone on flights, and trying whatever's on your plate

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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From Locke-Ober to the Franklin Public Library

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Gustav Klimt portrait that spared its subject from Nazis breaks modern art record with $236 million sale

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Fit for Fiction helps book lovers to 'train like a main character'

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 23

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Crossing borders and making (good) trouble, Jessica Mitford was a model for our times

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Odie Henderson recommends five out-of-the-ordinary Christmas movies to watch at home

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'Hamnet' filters a classic play through the prism of grief

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Putting Wes Anderson into a box and a book

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Did Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson inspire characters on this week's new 'Elsbeth' episode?

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This week's TV: Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Oh. What. Fun.', Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in 'The Abandons'

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The hardwood lessons and self-aware white savior complex of 'The White Shadow'

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Books, box sets, and more: 'Anthology' isn't the only new Beatles content this fall

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Hampshire County is often the focal point of culture in Western Mass. But Hampden County is getting in the game.

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Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans return with an outrageous melding of 'Sweeney Todd' and Santa Claus

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Tom Stoppard's powers only seemed to grow with each successive play

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'Annie,' and the promise of a better tomorrow, return

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South Shore Health resolves contract dispute that could have affected 2,000 patients

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Reginald T. Jackson, AME bishop with political power, dies at 71

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Kai Erikson, sociologist who probed invisible scars of disasters, dies at 94

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Nicola Pietrangeli, Italy's most accomplished tennis player before Jannik Sinner, dies at 92

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