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Will the Patriots be able to finish off a perfect regular season on the road with a win Sunday against the Jets?

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LOVE LETTERS - He left mystery panties in my dining room - It was weird.

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DINNER WITH CUPID -- Blind date: 'She has recently worked in Japan and Georgia (the country)' -- Will this date be all that and a bag of chips?

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NWSL -- Track Boston Legacy FC signings: See which players have joined the inaugural roster

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Celtics at Pacers preview: Boston pays a visit to Indiana, loser of six straight

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The Patriots' depth is getting thin. They couldn't ask for a better matchup than the 3-12 Jets.

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Bostonians love to hate the T. By American standards, how does it compare? -- Do Bostonians, their patience worn down by the system's shortcomings over the years, take the T for granted?

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What to know about the militants targeted by US airstrikes in northwest Nigeria

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CHAD FINN | UNCONVENTIONAL PREVIEW -- Against the hapless Jets, the Patriots just need to avoid a letdown (and any more injuries) -- New England needs to avoid any more attrition after an injury-plagued win over the Ravens.

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CHRISTOPHER MUTHER -- At long last, nonstop flights to an unspoiled slice of Caribbean paradise -- A new route gives Boston travelers direct access to Anguilla.

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Forecast | Dave Epstein - Snow arrives Friday night for parts of Southern New England. Messy wintry mix expected late Sunday. Friday's storm could produce a coating to a couple of inches, mostly south of the Mass Pike and southwest of Boston and into Rhode Island.

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These maps show where, when and how much snow Boston, New England will see Friday

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Foxwoods restaurant owners file lawsuit over celebrity chef's involvement with R.I. resort's steakhouse -- The lawsuit filed against Preserve Sporting Club and Resort in Richmond, R.I., centers on Burke's work with the resort's restaurant, now Double Barrel Steak at the Preserve.

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Wrong-way driver on I-95 in Newburyport charged with driving under the influence, resisting arrest, officials say -- The suspect allegedly refused to stop even as police pursued him for nearly three miles on Christmas night, officials said.

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All about the proposal to demolish historic buildings in Norway, Maine -- The Select Board considered a proposal to demolish two historic buildings that formerly housed the Advertiser Democrat at 1 Pikes Hill.

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How two Boston teens are fighting the food waste crisis -- Two seniors at Boston Latin School founded NoVasta, a club to reduce food waste, which expanded nationally.

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States invest in child care more than ever to help parents with rising costs

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A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15

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For $640,000, a Martha's Vineyard 'gingerbread house' measuring 354 square feet -- Referred as "Baby Vineyard," this colorful cottage in Martha's Vineyard's Oak Bluffs is "an affordable way to get your foot in the door."

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The year in arts

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From Geese to Karol G, these are the 30 best albums of 2025

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The 75 best books of 2025

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The 20 biggest Boston pop culture moments of 2025

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Odie Henderson's 10 best movies of 2025

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IDEAS | Noah Giansiracusa - Algorithmic pricing is scary. It doesn't have to be. If you and I are charged different prices for the same item, we should know why.

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Roland Merullo -- Searching for class in America's promised land

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EDITORIAL -- Trump's mass firing of US diplomats a dangerous game

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KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR -- Why Trump's Justice Department is coming for your voter data — and your vote

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IDEAS | ABDALLAH FAYYAD -- The joy of taking two long walks a day

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Watch Party -- Five shows to binge watch before they return in 2026 -- Can you watch all nine seasons of "Scrubs" before the show returns on Feb. 25?

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Researchers try to find a mate for their very lonely caterpillar -- The Sacramento Mountains checkerspot butterfly is critically endangered, with the last known larva living in a lab in New Mexico.

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Two people shot in Cambridge early Christmas morning, police say -- Cambridge police responded to reports of a fight at a Howard Street residence and found two individuals with gunshot wounds.

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One dead, three hospitalized in two-alarm fire in Providence Christmas morning -- Firefighters entering the structure at 100 Princeton Ave. were eventually ordered to evacuate, according to Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva.

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'Attack the universities': Inside the Trump and MAGA war on Harvard - Trump said elite universities were run by "Marxist maniacs" and vowed to take them back. Harvard would prove hard to break.

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Part 1: How Harvard became Trump's perfect target

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THE FINE PRINT -- Colder weather, higher gas prices send this customer's home-heating bill up 13 percent -- Here are some things to know about your gas bill, whether it comes from National Grid, Eversource, or another supplier.

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'Truly special moment': Stoughton police help deliver baby in car on Christmas morning - Both of the officers who responded to the scene were parents themselves, police said.

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PHOTOS OF THE YEAR -- Athletes at play: Take a look at the best Globe sports photos of 2025 -- Globe photographers were on the scene throughout another dramatic and compelling year of recreational, high school, college, and professional sports

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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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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 | JOHN MAC GHLIONN -- Anointing JD Vance will hand Democrats the White House

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JEFF JACOBY -- Would Jesus be safe in a synagogue today?

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EDITORIAL -- The disappearing snowplow

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JOAN VENNOCHI -- Why putting Trump's name on the Kennedy Center is so wrong

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IDEAS -- Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

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Bruins -- Bruins assistant coach Jay Leach can see 'a level of energy that's been infectious' this season -- Leach has been around myriad teams during a lengthy playing career that has morphed into a coaching journey, so he can read a locker room.

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COURT SENSE ☘️ -- Court Sense: A Celtics-less Christmas ☘️ -- Plus: Joe Mazzulla's totally normal dream pet.

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Skiing -- Waterville Valley to host World Cup moguls competition after venue change from Deer Valley

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WOMEN'S SOCCER -- Boston Legacy FC bolsters forward group with Canada's Amanda Allen

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Gold and silver smash records again as rally gathers momentum -- Gold, silver, and platinum jumped to all-time highs to extend a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, with support from escalating geopolitical tensions, US dollar weakness, and thin market liquidity.

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Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects -- The other projects are the Vineyard Wind project under construction in Massachusetts, Revolution Wind in Rhode Island and Connecticut, and two projects in New York.

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Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year.

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Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it

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

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GLOBE MAGAZINE -- How my father escaped Nazi Germany and later rescued his own parents

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PERSPECTIVE -- Everyone wants to be part of a village. But it takes being a villager.

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Needham Christmas Eve fire that killed woman likely started in garage, officials say

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Brown University shooting brings renewed attention to the push and pull of campus security measures

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After frigid night trapped in collapsed Providence mill, man rescued on Christmas Day

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'It's not rocket science. We'll figure it out': In Spengler Cup, college hockey players are set to face pros

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Forever renters: For many in Greater Boston, the American dream of homeownership 'no longer exists'

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China slaps symbolic sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sale

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Here are the 11 most exciting luxury hotels opening in 2026

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Trump says the US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after he said the group targeted Christians in the country

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Trump's talks with Zelensky to address security guarantees and reconstruction, Ukraine leader says

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Files offer details on Epstein's death in federal custody

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Out of hundreds of residents who signed up for FEMA buyouts after Helene, no approvals

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New Egyptian museum brings pressure for return of Nefertiti's bust

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From an Olympic snowboarder to an accused drug kingpin and killer

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Mass. municipal group: Cities and towns need a fiscal lifeline

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Why 'The Master and Margarita' is the ultimate modern Christmas story

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'6-7,' Dubai chocolate, Labubu: You took 2025, now scram!

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Is tea or coffee better for your bones?

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Coffee omakase is Japan's love letter to caffeine

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Recipe: Set this sensational orange marmalade trifle on your holiday table

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The Hollows, new in the beloved Teele Square Rudy's space, carves out its own niche

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Black Cat Eatery and Humaari host pop-ups; Prezza honors 'Black Rabbit'

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Seaport welcomes annual boat show, plus a free course on wilderness safety and a waist belt that lights the way

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In a global tourism shift, former hot spots are experiencing 'undertourism'

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Passenger makes booking error for flight after brother falls ill

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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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John Carey, literary eminence who excoriated snobbery, dies at 91

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Local bestsellers for the week ended Dec. 21

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As a kid, I felt like Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz just got me

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The HBO documentary 'Critical Incident' looks at a death, and a coverup, on the border

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Will Arnett is here all week in 'Is This Thing On?'

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10 hidden-gem films and TV shows worth streaming this holiday season

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Jimmy Kimmel jokes about fascism in an 'alternative Christmas message' for Britain

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Where does Taylor Swift go from here?

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The do's and don'ts of hosting a stellar New Year's Eve show in Boston

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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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2025 BROUGHT EXCELLENCE IN DANCE, AND CHANCES FOR AUDIENCES TO JOIN THE PARTY

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She overcame infertility and a serious heart condition to give birth to twins on Christmas Eve

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Possible measles exposure in Boston, Westborough, officials warn

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Jumbo Ozaki, winningest Japanese pro golfer, dies of cancer at age 78

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Chris Rea, Grammy-nominated British rocker, dies at 74

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