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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion

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In reversing course on newborn Hep B shots, the US moves closer to Europe

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US military conducts strike on another suspected drug boat as probe into the first strike begins -- The strike was conducted the same day lawmakers began an investigation into the very first strike carried out by the military on Sept. 2.

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

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His lab was humming with discovery. After one year under Trump, it's almost silent. -- The disaster that struck John Quackenbush and his lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health began when the Trump administration started rapidly slashing funds that fueled research programs all over the country.

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Analysis | James Pindell -- After everything else this year, why the GOP is drawing the line at a possible war crime

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Government has denied Tufts PhD Rümeysa Öztürk crucial academic opportunities, lawyers say in court

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DAN SHAUGHNESSY -- It's the end of an era for Matthews Arena (formerly Boston Arena), and other thoughts -- The Bruins and Celtics — born in the winters of 1924-25 and 1946-47, respectively — both played their first home games in the big barn near Symphony Hall and Huntington Avenue.

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The groups for the 2026 World Cup will be announced soon. Who will play in Boston? -- Though the groups will be determined Friday, the full schedule, including which teams will play at Gillette Stadium, won't be released until Saturday.

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Drake Maye's MVP season has put him in the spotlight, but it doesn't faze him: 'He doesn't have an arrogant bone in his body' -- As the Patriots have returned to prominence and Super Bowl contention, the buzz surrounding their second-year quarterback has skyrocketed.

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Ben Volin: Five things the Patriots should improve upon before the playoffs

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Watch live: Testimony underway in Brian Walshe murder trial

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From the archive - Ana Walshe projected success and optimism. Behind the scenes, she had stress and uncertainty. Beyond a recent move and major life changes, there were other signs of distress.

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Forecast | Ken Mahan -- Icy cold weather continues its grip on New England, with wind chills in the teens

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Live map: How cold is it in New England right now?

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Here's what Mass. parents think about banning cellphones in school -- Two-thirds strongly or somewhat supported a statewide ban, which the state Senate passed in July but the House has yet to take up.

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Man injured by sign that fell from concession stand alongside Fenway Park, police say -- The man was taken to a hospital with a head laceration, police said.

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Toy giant Hasbro accelerates Boston move, begins hiring for new office

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Playing against boys as a teenager helped prepare Fleet rookie Abby Newhook for the hard-hitting PWHL - Newhook is off to a blazing hot start. She has two goals in her first three games as a pro.

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Starting Point: I've been sucked into the Hallmark movie cult

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'I don't come across many men with good freckles' -- Will these two dancers be in harmony or out of sync?

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YVONNE ABRAHAM | CHAPTER 2 -- Latarsha Sanders was falling apart. But nothing hinted at the horrors to come. -- As paranoid and obsessive as Latarsha Sanders could be, she had never hurt her kids. Now, her family rakes through their memories for signs.

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EDITORIAL - 'Amounting to murder': US killing of shipwrecked sailors raises urgent questions for Congress - Two people survived the Pentagon's first strike against drug boats in the Caribbean in September. Clinging to the wreckage, they were no longer a threat. Why were they killed?

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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD -- Three takeaways for Boston from NYC's congestion pricing scheme

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Alex Beam -- A Christmas letter from Trump: Grift, glitter, and garland-level delusion

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Mary Connaughton and Peter Enrich -- Why does Beacon Hill continue to dodge an audit?

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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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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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Seven takeaways from the first night of Super Bowls, plus news from the early college signing period -- Fairhaven (28-14 over Norwell) and Cohasset (22-14) emerged as Super Bowl champions on a chilly night at Gillette.

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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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'Badly misinformed' vs. 'fear-mongering': Wu, Collins escalate clash over Boston property taxes -- One day after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu renewed her legislative push to ease the pain of property tax hikes on Boston homeowners, the debate has already gotten heated.

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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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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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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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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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More is at stake than meets the eye in the State Department's decision to attend the Olympics of the art world

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

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

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Five new photo books that are not what you might expect

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

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

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

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Live updates - Investigator testifies on calls between Ana and Brian Walshe on Christmas Day. Follow live updates. Connor Keefe said several calls were made, with more than one lasting over an hour.

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HIGH SCHOOLS -- MIAA Super Bowl guide: Game previews and results, how to get tickets, how to watch -- The eight games will be played on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Gillette Stadium.

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Lakers at Celtics | 7 p.m. (Amazon Prime) -- Lakers at Celtics: Boston and Los Angeles renew rivalry at TD Garden Friday

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COHASSET 22, AMESBURY 14 -- Gus Greene's fourth-quarter TD lifts Cohasset past Amesbury for Division 7 Super Bowl title

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Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets

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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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R.I. Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone swears he has no desire to be Senate president

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New record lows set across New England as biting cold engulfs the region

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Fairhaven runs through Norwell for Division 6 Super Bowl crown

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Can UNH men's hockey find consistency? It won't be easy with three-game gauntlet beginning this weekend at Maine.

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Red Sox acquire RHP Johan Oviedo, trade away Jhostynxon Garcia in five-player deal with Pirates

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

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Tell us: Do you still regularly use cash? Why?

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Federal vaccine advisors say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth. Follow live updates.

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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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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Israel's participation sparks walkouts

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German lawmakers approve plan to attract more military recruits that stops short of conscription

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Why Somali migrants may still aim for US despite travel restrictions

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Trump destroys his tough-on-drugs cred

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Asylum, Afghan visas held hostage to Trump's xenophobia

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

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Family-friendly holiday events that won't stress you out

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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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Chef-inspired classics at a city seafood shack

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My Girl softly opens beneath Mariel; Cafe Sushi introduces a new dining room

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

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Welcome to the whale capital of the Caribbean

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In this Vermont town, the window displays are tiny, but the expectations are big

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Travelers wear pajamas to airports in protest of government request

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

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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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'The Chair Company,' and 'Bugonia' mirror the conspiracy mania of our times

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'Jay Kelly,' 'Mad Men,' plus more movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

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

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

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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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Decades of records from Massachusetts' troubled state institutions are now publicly available

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'One of the most emotionally draining jobs in the hospital': Why 'sitters' are such a hard role to fill

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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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