Today's Headlines
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Friday, November 22, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Matt Gaetz withdraws suddenly as Trump’s attorney general nominee, replaced by former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi

Trump quickly settled on a replacement, announcing Bondi about six hours later. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Aging, summed up in one sentence: ‘I have to do 20 minutes a day of rehab for a muscle I didn’t know existed.’

Who has time to age? By the time you’re done rehabbing one problem, another is appearing on the horizon. Continue reading →

Housing

‘We love these buildings’: Should developers get to build six stories anywhere in Cambridge?

Housing advocates say simpler zoning would pave the way for more homes and generate more affordable housing. But others say unregulated development would only make things worse. Continue reading →

Elections

In their last gasp of power, Senate Democrats push through GOP roadblocks to confirm Biden’s judicial nominees

Democrats see judges as a bulwark against potential abuses of power by Donald Trump, in a sign of the partisan struggle over the federal courts. Continue reading →

World

With use of new missile, Russia sends a threatening message to the West

President Vladimir Putin escalated a tense showdown with the West on Thursday, saying that Russia had launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine in response to Ukraine’s recent use of American and British weapons to strike deeper into Russia. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Has the MBTA gone off the rails?

WATCH: The T’s overtime policy gives workers hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra pay. Transportation editor Jason Margolis explores why. Watch →

AI security cameras raise alarms

WATCH: Simplisafe is using artificial intelligence to sort friends from foes. But skeptics warn about privacy issues. Reporter Hiawatha Bray explains. Watch →

E-bike boom fuels accident surge

WATCH: Older riders are in the saddle and ending up in the hospital. Reporter Kay Lazar breaks down the trends and potential safety improvements. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

RFK Jr. wants fluoride out of drinking water. Oregon shows what’s coming.

The newfound national attention on fluoride injects the intense partisan passions of a Trump presidency into an issue that historically has been hyperlocal. Continue reading →

Nation

Mysterious chemical by-product in US tap water finally identified

The international research team behind the discovery is advocating rapid assessment of its potential toxicity. Continue reading →

Nation

Police report offers graphic details of sexual assault claim against Hegseth

The report also documents vehement denials by Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary, that he coerced the complainant into a sexual encounter. Continue reading →

The World

World

International Criminal Court seeks Netanyahu’s arrest over Gaza war

The order carries significant moral weight and is likely to restrict the leaders’ travel around the world. Continue reading →

World

Israel strikes near Beirut as US envoy pushes ahead on cease-fire talks

After days of tense calm in the Lebanese capital, Israel began a wave of bombardment overnight in the Dahiya, the densely packed area south of the city where Hezbollah holds sway. Continue reading →

World

Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of plotting a coup

The accusations sharply escalate Bolsonaro’s legal troubles and highlight the extent of what authorities have called an organized attempt to subvert Brazil’s democracy. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

Not so fast on the Draconian slap down of striking teachers

"Unions’ ability to bargain effectively ultimately relies on the capacity to stage an effective job action," writes one reader. Another: "Teacher strikes and the disruptions they cause are not the answer." Continue reading →

LETTERS