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Red Sox Notebook -- Red Sox' Connelly Early is bulking up, wants to fit in with 'those mooses on the mound' in 2026 -- The 23-year-old pitcher has jumped from 196 pounds to 215 already thanks to offseason workouts, with a winter goal of reaching 220.

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MIAA Super Bowl guide: Game previews, how to get tickets, how to watch, and schedule

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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026 -- The Supreme Court's order puts a lower-court ruling blocking the map on hold at least until after the high court issues a final decision in the case.

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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James -- Prosecutors went back to a grand jury in Virginia after a judge's ruling halting the prosecution of James and another longtime Trump foe, former FBI Director James Comey.

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Government has denied Tufts PhD Rümeysa Öztürk crucial academic opportunities, lawyers say in court -- Attorneys for Tufts PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk said that the government has stripped her of teaching and research work.

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'Must be nice': House Speaker Johnson swore in Republican less than 48 hours after victory, in contrast to Arizona Dem -- "Less than 48 hours after winning... must be nice," Representative Adelita Grijalva, Democrat of Arizona, wrote on X.

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Brian Walshe trial: Here's how day four unfolded in court

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New England is one of the fastest warming regions in the world, new study finds -- A new study finds that New England is among the fastest-warming places on the planet, and the pace of warming and snow loss is picking up.

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MIAA Super Bowls live updates: Fairhaven takes halftime lead over Norwell -- Follow along as we bring you updates, highlights, and analysis from every game at Gillette Stadium.

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High school football playoffs: Live stream Super Bowls here

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Cohasset 22, Amesbury 14: Gus Greene's fourth-quarter TD lifts Cohasset to Division 7 title

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TABLES - My Girl softly opens beneath Mariel; Cafe Sushi introduces a new dining room - Plus, Seaport igloos are back at The Envoy.

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Quick Bite: Chef-inspired classics at a city seafood shack

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Credit card skimming is on the rise across the state, Boston police say -- A technician who was servicing an ATM at a store on Market Street in Brighton Wednesday found an unauthorized electronic chip inside the machine, according to police.

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'The cost is us': Educators, administrators offer ways to boost low teacher morale -- A recent survey found that Massachusetts teachers were among the most disaffected in the country.

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Suffolk prosecutors to drop felony 'inciting a riot' charges against 7 pro-Palestinian protesters -- The protesters, which include three Emerson Collge students, will still face misdemeanor charges related to the October rally on Boston Common.

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Former high school coach convicted of attempting to send sexually explicit messages to a minor, federal prosecutors say -- Stephen James Lemelin, 51, was convicted Wednesday on three counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor after a three day trial, prosecutors said.

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Little surprise: Boston's traffic is still among the top five worst in nation, report finds -- The average Boston driver spent 83 hours crawling through congestion this year — four hours worse than 2024.

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Woman pushed onto Green Line train tracks at North Station, police say -- Authorities believe the man who pushed her is homeless and frequents the North Station area, police said.

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MBTA investigating after Orange Line train doors open outside of station

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Ice cold weather drags on Friday, with many waking up to the coldest morning this season

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Search called off for worker who went missing on Merrimack River in Newburyport

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Former Boston police detective charged with drunk driving, running into occupied Tesla, prosecutors say

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ASTRONOMY | DAVE EPSTEIN - Tonight you can catch the last supermoon of the year, the Cold Moon - Here's the best time to view the last supermoon of the year at its most dramatic on Thursday.

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Red Sox acquire starter Johan Oviedo, trade away Jhostynxon Garcia in five-player deal with Pirates -- Oviedo, a 27-year-old righthander, had a 3.57 ERA in nine starts last season for the Pirates.

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For rats, Cambridge and Somerville are home sweet home -- City officials say the key to keeping rats at bay isn't killing. It's educating.

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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.

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IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER - Trump destroys his tough-on-drugs cred - With one hand, he blows up supposed drug traffickers from Venezuela. With the other, he frees one of the world's biggest cocaine kingpins.

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Why the disqualification of Trump's hand-picked prosecutors matters

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Eugene Scott -- Affordability isn't a 'hoax.' Just ask the millions who struggle to buy groceries.

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PODCAST | SAY MORE -- Marco Werman thinks international news is America's secret weapon

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When grandparents step in, under traumatic circumstances -- Grandparents raising their grandchildren face a special set of challenges. Some are seeking help from Globe Santa.

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Two cases of Mpox virus reported in Worcester; 51 cases so far this year in Mass.

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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol charged with explosives offense -- The suspect has been charged with the use of an explosive device and more charges are possible as part of the ongoing investigation.

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Conn. man arrested in South End 'street takeover' where Boston police cruiser was set on fire -- The 19-year-old will be charged with burning a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of fireworks, disturbing the peace, and conspiracy.

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What the data show about the September ICE arrest surge in New England -- With more than 1,500 arrests, September marked the second-highest monthly tally in New England since Trump took office for the second time.

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THE FINE PRINT - Here are 10 things to know before you rent in Massachusetts - The latest version of the state's "Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights" was released by the office of the attorney general.

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After the MCAS, Mass. looks to use senior projects as a graduation requirement. Here's what that could look like. -- State leaders are working to create new high school standards after voters revoked the MCAS test requirement.

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In today's market, Greater Boston buyers may have luck with condos -- In the Boston market where single-family home buyers are still seeing stiff competition, some are changing gears.

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Five new photo books that are not what you might expect

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'Mad Men' hits HBO Max, in the glory of 4K (and with a puke hose)

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A donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster team up in 'Bremen Town Musicians'

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His rules: 'No necktie, no meetings.' But he'll play you a chantey, and maybe rouse you to sing.

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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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RENÉE GRAHAM -- Mark Kelly in 2028?

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EDITORIAL -- 'The place where dreams die': Boston regulators stifle too many aspiring restaurateurs

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JEFF JACOBY -- Trump's Ukraine peace plan makes Russia great again

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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- It's getting hard to ignore e-bikes' dangers

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL -- Boston College quarterback Dylan Lonergan will enter the transfer portal -- The redshirt sophomore quarterback passed for 2,025 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games for the Eagles this season

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Celtics Notebook -- Josh Minott accepts how NBA officials might regard him, so the Celtics forward is always careful when challenging a call

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TALKING POINTS - US filings for jobless benefits fall to 191,000, lowest since Sept. 2022 - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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Voters' minds are hard to change. AI chatbots are surprisingly good at it. The findings of a pair of academic studies raise the prospect of conversational AI becoming a staple of political campaigns in the years to come, researchers say.

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'Badly misinformed' vs. 'fear-mongering': Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes

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Kennedy's vaccine advisory committee delays vote on hepatitis B shots for newborns

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Top Places to Work -- Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for 2025: Explore the winners lists

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PERSPECTIVE -- Boston is a winter city. It's time we acted like one.

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LOVE LETTERS -- My son and his long-term girlfriend refuse to get married

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Top Places to Work -- Bad bosses have always been a problem. And it's getting worse.

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Boyfriend of Ana Walshe says he grew concerned when she never responded to texts

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Homicide victims' families honored at annual breakfast

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Revolution complete 2026 coaching staff, announced as part of slimmed-down US Open Cup competition

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We'll find out soon which teams are coming to Boston for the World Cup. Here's what to know about the Final Draw.

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Dr. Ashish Jha to step down as Brown University public health dean

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Boston homeowners need tax relief. Beacon Hill still doesn't get it.

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Chief executive of ISO New England bids farewell to energy sector he helped shepherd for 25 years

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US military strikes another suspected drug boat as investigation into first strike begins. Follow live updates.

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US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins

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Shifting climate alters pattern of Atlantic's giant seaweed blobs

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Mass. reports 649 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths in a week. See the latest data.

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In Minneapolis, Somalis say they've been targeted since Trump called them 'garbage'

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Kenya kept a diplomat in his job despite years of sex abuse accusations

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Putin maintains hard line in talks as Trump says Moscow is open to a deal

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After years of debate, Vatican says no to women deacons, at least for now

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Bay Staters, do yourself a favor: Don't back an income tax cut

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This isn't the fog of war. It's the fog of panic.

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My long quest for a second language

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Trees take center stage in Mount Auburn's 'Solstice' spectacle

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Don't forget pets when preparing for winter's cold. Here's what experts recommend.

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How to get over an ex

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Chef-inspired classics at a city seafood shack

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Behind the bar: Justin Brody on his award-winning cocktail, rum, and his next act

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Travelers wear pajamas to airports in protest of government request

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Tubing under the stars, plus surprise trips to embrace the unknown

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Avis charges nonsmoker a fee for heavy smoke smell in rental

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Have you ever met a mahout? Or maybe visited Moldova?

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Revisiting a Black artist who rearranged history to uncloak difficult truths

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A history of the crossword puzzle, a venerable form that keeps attracting new fans

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 30

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Want to run a marathon? Here's what not to do.

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From tales of teen alienation to Christmas classics, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

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Bah! Humbug! Here are five of the most hissable Ebenezer Scrooges in TV and film

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Ethan Hawke on receiving the Coolidge Award, his work with Linklater, and acting with Denzel Washington

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Netflix's 'The Abandons' adds to the long list of fierce women in Westerns

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Netflix's new Sean 'Diddy' Combs documentary revisits Biggie, Tupac murders

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Boston isn't mentioned in Spotify Wrapped this year. Here's why I'm relieved.

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Three vocal concerts not to miss this holiday season

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Jazz bass giant Ron Carter brings his 'crown jewel' quartet to Regattabar

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'Wonder,' an 'empathy machine' of a story, heads to the stage

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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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'Prebunked:' Even if the feds change Hep B vaccine policy, access in Mass. will continue.

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Healey says state has 'little confidence' CDC committee vote on childhood vaccines will be 'sound or based in science'

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A dozen former FDA leaders lambast claims by the agency's current vaccine chief

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Steve Cropper, guitarist, songwriter, and a shaper of Memphis soul music, dies

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D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

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Dave Morehead, who threw a no-hitter for the Red Sox at Fenway Park in 1965, dies at age of 82

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