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Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year

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Patriots lineman Christian Barmore charged with domestic assault and battery -- Barmore is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 3, court records show.

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Here's what to know about the Stefon Diggs assault allegations -- The woman who made the allegations was employed as Diggs' chef, court documents show. The Patriots receiver has denied the charges.

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CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS - Market Basket trial sheds new light on Demoulas family feud over wealth distribution - Litigation has simmered behind closed doors in Massachusetts probate court over the inheritance for the next Demoulas generation, the four siblings' 14 children.

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The Great Thaw: Why 2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal -- In Greater Boston, sellers are listing, buyers are bidding, and the stalemate is being replaced by a pragmatic drive to get on with life.

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What happened to Massachusetts schools in 2025? Look at these seven charts.

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Pedestrian dies after being struck by two vehicles in Warwick, R.I.

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Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know.

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Three Mass. residents arrested after allegedly robbing a man at R.I. casino

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In Cambridge, coyotes are just another neighbor -- The predators may seem out of place in a dense, urban city. But it's their home, too.

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Nuno F.G. Loureiro, award-winning MIT scientist, remembered as a 'physicist's physicist' -- His promising work at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center brought him and the lab global recognition as well as the hope of cheaper, cleaner, and more plentiful energy.

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Under the Trump administration, Project 2025 changed higher education in New England. Here's how. -- The Trump administration enacted many of the conservative blueprint's recommendations on universities.

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What the Republican 'siege' on New College means for the future of Harvard

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N.H. inventor Dean Kamen pictured with Ghislaine Maxwell -- Maxwell's subsequent New Hampshire arrest is detailed in recently released Epstein files.

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Washington may be over Musk's cuts, but 'DOGE fever' still persists in these states

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

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'A very easy decision to make.' Peter Wolf talks about canceling his Kennedy Center event as more artists do the same. -- Wolf, who was set to appear on March 21, moved his appearance to an independent bookstore in D.C. when Trump fired the venue's board and installed himself as chairman.

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Kennedy Center changed board rules months before vote to add Trump's name

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Will N.H. Democrats field a challenger strong enough to take on Governor Kelly Ayotte? -- The only Democratic candidate in the race so far, Jonathan Kiper, is an outsider with a shuttered small business and campaign finances in the red. Even he thinks his odds aren't good.

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Better swag, longer theater runs, and more New Year's resolutions for Hollywood in 2026 -- It's a new year, and Globe film critic Odie Henderson has a few requests for the movies.

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From the original 'Superman' to a 'Mad Max' double feature, catch these upcoming screenings at Boston cinemas

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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER - Where to go in 2026, from the Subarctic to Africa - What you're about to read are helpful suggestions. Or, at the very least, some pretty pictures and a bit of material for daydreaming.

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Seacrest, Gronk, Cooper, and more: Your ultimate guide to New Year's Eve countdowns and TV specials

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First Night Boston: Roundup of festivities from parade to puppets with fireworks on top

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Dan Shaughnessy -- NIL. Congress. Eligibility. Is the college sports system broken?

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The best Boston Globe recipes of 2025

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Immigration crackdown, an assisted living facility fire, university tragedy: Some of the top local stories of 2025

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From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

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The best Boston sports quotes of 2025

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IDEAS | John Mac Ghlionn - Tucker Carlson is exceptionally dangerous - It's easy for Republicans to distance themselves from a brazen outsider like Nick Fuentes. A bigger test will be how they respond to the insidious provocations of an insider.

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JEFF JACOBY -- Trump's ego isn't just unpresidential. It's un-Republican.

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Roland Merullo -- The damage, the decency, and the long way West

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ALAN WIRZBICKI -- My big question for 2026

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EDITORIAL -- Sheriffs under scrutiny — again

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Boston's police watchdog says it's being bogged down by department pushback -- The oversight agency complained that Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has failed to take their findings seriously.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - New Year's Eve is looking quite cold, with snowfall expected to cause some late-night slippery roads - A potent area of energy will move through New England late Wednesday, delivering snow as the new year kicks off, with the heaviest accumulation expected on the Cape and Islands.

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Death of R.I. Capitol Police recruit under investigation, State Police say -- A cause of death has not yet been determined, according to authorities.

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Spotlight - A 'black box': Mass. prosecutors rarely prevent police informant abuse. They often enable it. Other gatekeepers also consistently fail to hold police accountable.

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Read the full "Snitch City" series

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Tatiana Schlossberg, journalist and granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, dies at 35 -- Schlossberg revealed in November that she had received a terminal cancer diagnosis.

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A potential hurdle on N.H. Governor Kelly Ayotte's path to reelection? President Trump. -- If the anti-Trump backlash is more intense in 2026 than it was during his first presidency in 2018, Ayotte could find herself among the Republicans who suffer.

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Same old 'Avatar', this time with 'Fire and Ash'

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'Heated Rivalry' is a love story, but often a sad one

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'Fallout' is still all about the retro-cool tunes. Here's what to know about five songs that open the season

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Boston Music Awards 2025: Dropkick Murphys, ISHA!, and more win big. See the full list.

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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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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 | DAVID SCHARFENBERG -- Young white men feel wronged. Should liberals care?

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Gina McCarthy -- 'A wolf in sheep's clothing': How the EPA is undermining children's health

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RACHELLE COHEN -- Is a guards union lawsuit against DOC just payback time?

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Robert Kraft's 2025 win streak faces its toughest opponent: Wu

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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How the ACLU and its partners made N.H. a hub for 2025 litigation challenging President Trump's actions -- "We knew what was coming down the pike," said the executive director for the ACLU of New Hampshire.

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Coyote sighting in Cambridge -- Coyote captured on video in Cambridge.

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Gary Washburn | On basketball - When Derrick White clamps down on defense, like he did Tuesday night against the Jazz, the Celtics are an elite team - Coach Joe Mazzulla said White's defensive responsibilities have increased this season with the team's various lineups.

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Bruins at Oilers | 9:30 p.m. (NESN) -- Bruins at Oilers preview: Boston's search for offense continues in Edmonton

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Olympics -- US Olympic hockey rosters will be announced Friday. Here's what to watch for.

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How the Nantucket Current became a definitive source for the island's news, on and off shore

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Looking back -- The top 10 Boston Globe Magazine stories of 2025

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Globe Magazine -- The 31 best photos of 2025 by Boston Globe photographers

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'She has recently worked in Japan and Georgia (the country)'

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Your Week Ahead -- Dance like an animal, celebrate New Year's Eve on Boston Common, and paint a portrait of your pet

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Services scheduled for woman, 21, killed in Christmas Eve blaze in Needham

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These were Rhode Island's most popular baby names in 2025

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Medford firefighter arraigned for allegedly sending lewd images to undercover officer posing as 15 year old

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Bruins bruiser (and team DJ) Nikita Zadorov sets the tone for team, on and off the ice

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Gone but not forgotten: Notable sports deaths of 2025

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NFL Week 18 story lines: Will the losing coach of Ravens-Steelers get fired? Will the Bills tank to get the Patriots?

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A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around

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NPR's CEO was a right-wing target. Then the real trouble started.

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Warren Buffett steps back this week as Berkshire Hathaway enters a new era

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Justice Department leaders pushed to charge Abrego Garcia, emails show

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Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes

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Georgia judge tosses landmark racketeering charges against 'Cop City' protesters

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Photos: New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe

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Russian drones blast Ukraine's Odesa and injure 6, including children

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Thailand releases 18 Cambodian prisoners of war as part of cease-fire agreement

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Dallas builds highways. Boston builds gridlock.

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Too few kids are eating school breakfast

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May I have a word: Music for captive audiences

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Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds.

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Ever been a third wheel? How did you feel about the experience?

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New study sheds light on a beneficial compound found in coffee and chocolate

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Melrose welcomes a wine bar; Burlington's breakfast scene is all it's Crack'd up to be

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'Top Chef' winner Tristen Epps is popping up at Juliet in Somerville

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Mei Mei's mahjong events blend culture, charity, and community

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Drone shows are becoming popular alternatives to fireworks. Here's how they work.

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Both Black Mountain's chairlifts fail within hours of each other

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Looking at how the Jazz Age looked

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The country's founders carefully planned the architecture of the new democracy. Then came Trump.

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A mysterious fedora, a thieving cat, and other stories that made us smile in 2025

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When reading is dangerous, publishing is courageous

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When a young woman's spiritual quest made her a threat to the religious authorities

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 28

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'No Other Choice' has sympathy for misplaced vengeance

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'Resurrection': Did you ever see a dream walking?

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Try that in a small town: Your best course is to skip the strained whimsy of 'Best Medicine'

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from 'The Wire,' 'Veep,' and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

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Taylor Swift, New Order and... Cardi B? Here's what Rhode Island's leaders listened to in 2025

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A thriving 'jazz bunker' grows in Brookline

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Legends live: Old-school giants De La Soul, Nas & DJ Premier bring new beats and rhymes

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Outstanding ensemble and a light touch give ART's 'Wonder' heart and depth

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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

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'The Snow Queen,' 'Dead Outlaw,' and more theater to stream

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US awards Massachusetts $162 million for rural health

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NIH agrees to restart review of stalled research grants after Boston lawsuit

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Tensions at Mass. and Cass spark debate over how to help people struggling with substance abuse

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Former US senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

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