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Larry Edelman | Trendlines - The economic outlook dividing the Fed: stubborn inflation + anemic hiring - Here are some takeaways from a divided Federal Reserve Board's decision to cut rates to their lowest in three years.3 minutes ago
Olympic men's hockey preview: Is Team USA healthy enough to capture first gold since 1980?41 minutes ago
Tufts grad student Rümeysa Öztürk did nothing wrong. The Trump administration went after her anyway. -- In March, masked agents swarmed her on a Somerville street. The crackdown on foreign scholars was just beginning.3 hours ago
'I sometimes wake up in tears for friends still there.' Rümeysa Öztürk's six weeks in ICE detention. -- As she was held in Louisiana, the fight to free Öztürk took place in protests and in the courts.3 hours ago
The Globe podcast -- Coming Soon... 'Rümeysa Öztürk: An American Story' -- The Globe podcast's latest series covers the Tufts student detained for writing an oped.4 hours ago
Podcast: Listen to the trailer for 'Rümeysa Öztürk: An American Story'4 hours ago
Starting Point -- The Globe uncovered new details about the ICE detention of Rümeysa Öztürk. Here are takeaways.4 hours ago
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Taking a big political risk, Trump tries to deny reality on inflation and affordability -- He has falsely claimed there is "no inflation" and called the broader issue of affordability "the greatest con job" and a Democratic "hoax."3 hours ago
Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person3 hours ago
Lawmakers, experts warn of 'uncharted waters' as US reportedly seizes Venezuelan tanker -- In a mix of social media posts and interviews, they expressed shock, disapproval, and uncertainty for what could come next.13 hours ago
Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela17 hours ago
Oil tanker US seized has faked its location before, data shows4 hours ago
New York Times, after Trump post, says it won't be deterred from writing about his health -- The president posted on social media that he believed it was "seditious, perhaps even treasonous" for the Times and other media outlets to do "FAKE" reports on his health.5 hours ago
Ben Volin | On football -- The Patriots are the hottest team in the NFL. So why are they home underdogs to the Bills on Sunday? -- When Stefon Diggs heard about it? "Good."11 minutes ago
Linebacker Jahlani Tavai, partner share heartbreaking news of unborn daughter's death5 hours ago
Larry Summers' wife — a powerful Harvard professor — tapped Jeffrey Epstein and Woody Allen to boost her poetry project -- Elisa New, the spouse of former university president Larry Summers, sought to downplay her relationship to the disgraced financier.16 hours ago
Karen Read's SUV going up for auction -- Proceeds of the sale will go to Read, who was acquitted of charges that she ran into her boyfriend with the vehicle while drunk.1 hour ago
A 'revolving door of suffering': Climate disasters by the numbers in Massachusetts -- Extreme weather disasters in Massachusetts have cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. But investing in resilient infrastructure could yield significant returns.1 hour ago
KEVIN CULLEN -- Dedham pastor has rebelled against an archbishop before. Now it's Richard Henning's turn. -- The Rev. Stephen Josoma, the pastor of St. Susanna's in Dedham, is challenging the archdiocese's leadership on a core tenet of Catholic morality and teaching.16 hours ago
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It's been 50 years since turkeys were reintroduced to N.H. A survey will check on the population. -- Turkeys are native to the state but had disappeared from the landscape in the 1850s due to hunting and deforestation.1 hour ago
Former Pawtucket police officer pleads no contest to DUI, disorderly conduct -- Daniel Dolan, 42, previously was acquitted of shooting a teen while he was off duty in 2021.41 minutes ago
Suspected norovirus outbreak leads to Medford school closure after more than 130 student absences -- Roberts Elementary School will be closed for a deep-cleaning Thursday, officials said.4 hours ago
Man, 19, thrown from car in Duxbury after allegedly confronting ex-girlfriend's current boyfriend41 minutes ago
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Boston police officers in connection with crash that left three teenagers dead20 hours ago
Owner of Milford bowling alley fraudulently spent pandemic relief funds to build a house, buy new vehicles, feds say14 hours ago
For New Englanders, backyard ice skating rinks are like the swimming pools of winter — and often more sought-after - Boston-area suburbanites (often with kids in youth hockey) search for flat yards to accommodate a seasonal backyard amenity: a private ice skating rink.1 hour ago
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MISS CONDUCT Classics -- I need my clumsy friend to stay out of my kitchen -- Her "help" only makes things harder. Plus: When opinions hit home.1 hour ago
YVONNE ABRAHAM | CHAPTER 1 -- A mentally ill mother did something horrific. The prosecutor insisted she was playing 'the crazy card.' -- Latarsha Sanders had the kind of psychotic break that speaks for itself. Or at least it should.6 days ago
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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD - The shameful Faneuil Hall immigration crackdown - Plucking people out of the line for their citizenship oaths sends a message: The federal government can't be trusted.7 hours ago
EDITORIAL -- Is making the Charles swimmable worth the cost?41 minutes ago
Roland Merullo -- It's night in America. But that's only half the picture.7 hours ago
IDEAS | RICHARD HANANIA -- Keep an open mind about regime change in Venezuela7 hours ago
JOAN VENNOCHI -- Boston tax fight: Is it personal between Wu and Spilka?18 hours ago
When grandparents become parents again, and problems add up17 hours ago
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL -- Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing -- Wolverines coach Moore was jailed on Wednesday, according to court records, hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."11 hours ago
Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Boston area braces for another blustery cold day, gusts up to 50 mph -- Wind chills dive once again into the teens under a mix of sun and clouds, with snow showers north and west.41 minutes ago
Michelle Wu promised an updated cost estimate for White Stadium 'this calendar year.' Now it's looking like 2026. -- City officials last gave a cost estimate for the hotly debated project more than a year ago, when they said it would cost $91 million.17 hours ago
Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions -- Wednesday's cut reduced the rate by a quarter-point to about 3.6 percent, the lowest it has been in nearly three years.20 hours ago
Boston Medical Center public safety officer stabbed, sustains life-threatening injuries, officials say -- The attack happened after the suspect left the hospital, where he had visited a patient, police said.18 hours ago
THE FINE PRINT -- How to avoid being scammed during the holiday season -- From gift card offers to fake delivery notices and charities, slow down and think before you plunge ahead.1 day ago
CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS -- Faneuil Hall badly needs a makeover. Two visions have emerged for how to pull it off. -- Nearly two years have passed since the Boston tourist attraction changed hands. People are still waiting on a new vision for the marketplace — but maybe not for much longer.1 day ago
Watch: New Boston-set movie 'The Drama,' starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, releases first teaser1 day ago
This year, Boston Ballet's Nutcracker has a new face ... make that two new faces5 hours ago
'Ella McCay': Emma Mackey and James L. Brooks on finding America's 'heartland' while filming in Rhode Island1 day ago
Reality Winner's life takes the stage in Apollinaire Theatre's 'Is This a Room'23 hours ago
Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope -- The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston's busing era.1 year ago
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.8 months ago
Explore the project: Snitch City -- In a nation addicted to drugs, local police are addicted to informants.7 months ago
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.1 year ago
IDEAS | RICH BARLOW -- Is this really what it means to be Christian?7 hours ago
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Don't panic — yet — about the Supreme Court taking up Trump's birthright citizenship order18 hours ago
Katherine Gergen Barnett -- CDC's hepatitis B reversal puts newborns back at risk2 days ago
EDITORIAL -- The Supreme Court just escalated the redistricting war. Congress must end it.1 day ago
EDITORIAL -- Home care workers should be licensed and regulated2 days ago
IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston3 days ago
Bruins at Jets | 8 p.m. (NESN) -- Bruins at Jets: High-scoring Boston takes three-game win streak to Winnipeg -- The Bruins have scored 18 goals over their last four games.11 minutes ago
Celtics at Bucks | 8 p.m. (NBC Sports Boston) -- Celtics at Bucks: Boston seeking sixth straight win in trip to Milwaukee -- The Bucks are shorthanded without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.41 minutes ago
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL -- Not signing Pete Alonso is a decision that could define Craig Breslow's Red Sox tenure — for better or for worse11 minutes ago
Here's your game day weather forecast for the Patriots' showdown with the Bills4 hours ago
Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as its person of the year for 2025 - The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view" with no turning back.2 hours ago
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide2 hours ago
Bostonians of the Year 2025 -- First responders, university presidents, and others who exemplified courage18 hours ago
PERSPECTIVE -- Rifling through the kitchen trash for a used vape, I knew I had a cannabis problem2 days ago
LOVE LETTERS -- I'm worried my mother-in-law is in a toxic relationship18 hours ago
Top Places to Work -- Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2025: Explore the winners lists7 days ago
It's cold now, but another blast of icy polar vortex air is on the way. Here's when we can expect it.41 minutes ago
Five takeaways from this Atlantic hurricane season1 hour ago
Here's what we know about the 9 Allston car wash workers detained by ICE1 hour ago
'I wasn't letting cancer beat me.' Inside a special season for coach Kevin Bradley, Whittier football.41 minutes ago
Men's hockey royalty say goodbye to historic Matthews Arena: 'The best rink to play in, the best rink to coach in'2 hours ago
Amid the shutdown's SNAP chaos, a Boston hunger hot line was inundated. More threats are on the horizon.3 hours ago
Cannabis commission poised to vote on long-awaited marijuana cafe rules4 hours ago
Denmark plans to severely restrict social media use for young people5 hours ago
Senate questions military leaders on Trump's National Guard deployments. Follow live updates.35 minutes ago
MIT, other elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions amid absence of affirmative action4 hours ago
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention11 minutes ago
Tens of thousands in Washington state could face evacuations as rain continues to pound the region9 hours ago
DHS inks $140 million contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations15 hours ago
Venezuela's Machado says Maduro government didn't know where she was hiding5 hours ago
Thailand reports first civilian deaths in renewed border conflict with Cambodia7 hours ago
Citizenship by birth is America at its best41 minutes ago
Wu fights anew over city property tax7 hours ago
The answer for BPS is quality neighborhood schools, not busing7 hours ago
For multi-faith couples, Christmas trees can be a holiday, hot-button topic3 hours ago
Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman, and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala1 day ago
Saks stylist to be arraigned on fraud charges after allegedly stealing more than $400,000 in refund scheme1 day ago
Esther's High Dive: A new Providence bar that feels like a Palm Springs pool party5 hours ago
Gato Exotico to open; Ten Tables in Jamaica Plain to close11 hours ago
Watertown restaurateur feeds hundreds amid SNAP delay, and the governor takes note1 day ago
American Airlines downgrades passenger, then refuses a refund11 minutes ago
A spacious new suite on a luxury cruise, and a heated massage pad like no other1 hour ago
Casey Soward, CEO of the Wang and Shubert theaters, on Montreal, Expedia, and walking everywhere1 hour ago
Photographer Lorna Simpson receives the ICA's annual $100,000 Meraki Artist Award1 day ago
Frank Gehry, architect behind MIT's Stata Center and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, has died5 days ago
What to know about the Stata Center in Cambridge, Frank Gehry's best-known local design5 days ago
From Patti Smith's latest memoir, tender snapshots of gratitude, spread across eight decades5 hours ago
'Television' ponders entertainment, art, and love20 hours ago
Sophie Kinsella, author of 'Shopaholic' novels, dies at 551 day ago
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The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9m at auction3 hours ago
'Ella McCay' lacks terms of endearment23 hours ago
Adult Swim's 'Smalls' programming offers compelling short-form animation, and a new show from a Boston animator22 hours ago
Dick Van Dyke hits triple figures1 day ago
The liaisons remain quite dangerous in HBO Max's saucy 'The Seduction'1 day ago
When everything is going awry, Juliana Hatfield still believes 'Lightning Might Strike'11 minutes ago
Raul Malo, frontman of the Mavericks, dies at 6023 minutes ago
'Wonder,' an 'empathy machine' of a story, heads to the stage7 days ago
A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster team up in 'Bremen Town Musicians'9 days ago
Ask the Vet: Does my Shiba Inu want to be the 'alpha'?18 hours ago
The case of a Worcester father charged with murdering his child reveals a critical lack of standards at DCF, state report finds16 hours ago
More than 10,000 people in Massachusetts have dropped health coverage as tax credits set to expire1 day ago
Rod Paige, education secretary who defended 'no child left behind,' dies at 9219 hours ago
