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Man who allegedly had ties to organized crime faces road rage trial in Western Mass., officials say
Ralph A. Santaniello allegedly deployed pepper spray into the face of a driver who had refused to move his vehicle aside and let him enter traffic on North Main Street a few moments earlier, court records show.
Florida sheriff says 2 dead, including suspect, as witnesses report shooting at Citibank office complex outside Tampa
Officers swarmed the campus Wednesday afternoon, and TV video showed long lines of workers streaming out of the office buildings.
Candy and smiles on MS NOW, and some regrets on Fox News
On TV, the outcome of the midterm elections became clear early on. Pundits celebrated and grieved by turns.
Wall Street cheers the blue wave, but the economy still runs through Trump
Wall Street is giving the Democratic takeover of Congress a thumbs up, with some big exceptions.
N.H. Democrats break GOP trifecta, flipping state House and Senate
The blue wave that swept across much of the country had an unmistakable impact on down-ballot contests in New Hampshire, even as Democrats fell short of winning the governor’s office.
Boston police seek cyclist in attack on pedestrian in South End
The suspect was not only violent but also documented the alleged beatdown with a photo and video, according to the statement.
Katherine Clark will be the first woman majority leader of the House. Here’s what to know about her rise.
The Democrat has been on the rise over the last decade or so. As second-in-command, she’ll hold an important leadership role under House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Fenway Sports Group in talks to purchase majority stake in Formula One team
Cadillac F1, co-owned by General Motors, is the newest team in Formula One, which it joined this year.
Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to retain his seat as a rank-and-file member of the House from Louisiana when Congress convenes in January.
1 killed and 2 others injured when a helicopter crashes into bay near Miami, officials say
The helicopter went down shortly before noon near Bill Baggs State Park, off Key Biscayne, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said.
‘World of Warcraft: Forever’ launches today. Here’s what you need to know.
As newcomers and longtime fans of the franchise prepare to play, here’s what you need to know about the game.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft again a finalist for Pro Football Hall of Fame in contributor category
The complete class of 2027 will be announced at the “NFL Honors” ceremony in Los Angeles in February.
‘Fatherland’ takes the measure of a Mann
Sandra Hüller stars in this drama about author Thomas Mann's return to postwar Germany.
Weekend ushers in cooler air and mainly clear skies
A dry slot slides in behind Friday's rainfall for a nice, more November-like Saturday and Sunday.
The dummymander election
The GOP tried to gerrymander its way to victory. It backfired spectacularly.
Clark and House Democratic leadership made history and won the majority. Now they face the real test: how to use it.
After their celebrations, Democrats will nevertheless face a stark reality: The hard part of their jobs is just beginning.
‘Local should trump everything’: Split vote on Question 7 highlights deep divide over housing in Mass.
Voters are nearly evenly split over a ballot measure that would reduce the amount of land required to build a single-family home here.
Vance says Iran war led to Democratic gains in midterm elections
Vice President JD Vance placed the blame for the Republicans’ wipeout in the midterm elections squarely on the war with Iran.
Trump talks about the White House ballroom project, not the midterms, in extended public comments
President Trump invited reporters into a cavernous construction site and talked about the building project for nearly 20 minutes without mention sweeping Republican defeats.
‘Kind of heartbreaking’: Mass General Brigham to close its only primary care clinic in Downtown Crossing
The scheduled closure is unrelated to MGB's efforts to cut costs, a spokesperson said.
Russian attacks disrupt power in Kyiv, while the death toll in a stricken village rises to 40
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the death toll in a stricken village in southern Ukraine rose to 40 in one of the deadliest strikes there in nearly five years of war.
Marijuana consumers, workers high on victory after repeal of recreational weed sales fails in a rout
Voters decisively shot down Question 8, a ballot initiative that would have dismantled the state’s recreational cannabis industry.
UMass men’s basketball will definitely have a Bay State feel, especially with Jordan Clayton added to the mix
The Medford native, who transferred from Northwestern, joins old friends Jayden Ndjigue, Rollie Castineyra, and Cam Hailey on the Minutemen.
Five people displaced, dog dies, in Orange home blaze, officials say
One resident of the home was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation, officials said.
Should the Bruins pursue a trade for disgruntled Red Wings center Dylan Larkin?
While the Bruins are not on Larkin's list of teams he'd be willing to be traded to, he might amend that to expand his potential landing spots.
Patriots mailbag: Could WR Kayshon Boutte return via trade? Where does Drake Maye rank among 2024 QBs?
Other inquiries focus on Efton Chism's fumble in Miami, the possibility of special teamer Brenden Schooler playing defense, and backup QB Tommy DeVito's trade viability.
We’re all going to die. Sarah Cavanaugh thinks we could do a better job talking about it and planning for it.
“This is the book that I wish my family had had,” says Sarah Cavanaugh, speaking of the time her mother, a healthy 60-something, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. She spent her last few months chasing aggressive and exhausting treatment, and died in a way that haunted her daughter.
Turns out, there is a price for being Trump
Trump’s crudeness, chaos, and disregard for democratic norms finally carried a political price. Democrats should focus less on revenge and more on governing.
What's next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?
It will likely take more than a year for the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash.
‘Wild Horse Nine’ has two CIA agents outside Easter Island
John Malkovich cements his Oscar frontrunner status in Martin McDonagh’s Chilean caper.
On these ballot questions, voters did end runs around Beacon Hill
But will the Legislature honor Tuesday’s results?
Cornell rape investigation will be led by a former prosecutor in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case
Jacqueline Kelly, a Cornell alumna and partner at the law firm Boies Schiller Flexner, will serve as outside counsel for New York Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation.
Celtics vs. Bucks preview: Boston looks to rebound after five-game winning streak snapped
The Bucks, who come to TD Garden with a very different look after dealing superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami in the offseason.
World leaders who sparred with Trump express relief mixed with caution at Republican election rout
Global leaders allowed themselves to hope for a less combative US foreign policy after Republican losses in the midterm elections.
🎱 Varsity News: What would the Super 8 look like this year?
Big changes are coming to the MIAA football playoffs. To get a feel for the scope, let's fast forward.
Republicans had a bad night. Data centers had an even worse one.
From Maine to Ohio and Pennsylvania, candidates supporting AI facilities lost and ballot measures to stop construction passed.
Relatives of Louisa Gag pledge to donate $100,000 in her honor, call on City Council to fast-track street safety upgrades
The family members will be joined by representatives from a number of cycling advocacy groups.
Post-election, US stocks rally, and the Dow soars more than 1,000 points
U.S. stocks are rallying as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Trump’s party in the midterm elections.
CVS Health to split, reversing years of deal-making to combine pharmacies and insurance
The decision to break up Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS, which has more than $400 billion of annual revenue, stunned Wall Street.
Officials to provide update on investigation into fire that killed veteran Boston firefighter
Robert “Bobby” Kilduff Jr. died after falling from a third-story window while battling a house fire in Dorchester.
The red walls have fallen, even in Texas
But can the solid Democratic majorities in Congress last?
Rhode Island just got a lot more powerful
Perhaps the biggest story for Rhode Island will be the power that US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse just secured, as they’re about to chair two of the most powerful committees in all of Congress.
Local bestsellers for the week ended Nov. 1
"A Court of Splintered Harmony: The Valkyrie Cycle, Movement I (A Court of Thorns and Roses #6)" by Sarah J. Maas and "Simply Ina: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" by Ina Garten topped the hardcover bestsellers last week.
Voters are split on this housing measure. See how your town voted.
See how every city and town voted on Question 7, so far.
First openly gay male senator. First Black woman governor. First Muslim senator. The midterms brought a wave of historic firsts.
Election results brought a wave of notable firsts, mostly by Democrats, from New Hampshire to Georgia, Texas to California.
In Rhode Island, a capitalist governor and a socialist mayor
Helena Foulkes and David Morales will take office in January with sharply different ideas about how government should work, but their relationship could have an outsized impact on Rhode Island’s future.
Grappling with manhood and hockey in ‘The Intangibles’
A spike in suicides. The loneliness epidemic. Boys lagging in school. The gloom of the manosphere. There’s a crisis in masculinity, experts argue, recognizing crucial differences in biology and socialization; yet solutions seem scarce while discourse splutters on in op-eds and think tanks. Enter Nick Paumgarten.
Peak, September-like warmth arrives Wednesday, along with more sunny skies
Some much-needed rain is headed our way late Thursday into Friday, when our warming trend wraps up.
‘Things could start getting better.’ Mass. residents relieved by Democratic rout.
Voters opposed to Donald Trump said they hoped a major shift in the balance of power in Washington would finally rein the president in.
Democrats will be running Congress, and the Trump era of politics is over. See five takeaways from a historic night.
While no morning-after election analysis can capture every dynamic at play, here are a few that immediately stood out.
Republicans blue it. Mass. stands to gain.
Massachusetts, as expected, saw Democratic victories virtually across the board Tuesday. But the national Republican rout is still poised to have big implications here, too.
Historic Providence hotel formerly known as the Biltmore to be auctioned in January
The building, which now houses The Graduate by Hilton Hotels, was last sold in 2017 for $43 million.
Digital forensics expert testifies as one of defense’s final witnesses in Matthew Farwell trial
The final two defense witnesses are Daniel Loper, a digital forensics expert, and Dr. Thomas Andrew, New Hampshire’s former chief medical examiner.
Undiagnosed concussions can be detrimental to young athletes. A trio of Harvard engineers has a potential solution.
Rumble Rims is intended only as a screening tool, not a diagnostic one, but early concussion detection can prevent further damage.
Republicans couldn’t run from the unpopular president
The message of the election, Democrat James Talarico told a victory party, is that in America, “power belongs to the people.”
I don’t want to see my ex at events hosted by mutual friends
Why do they have to invite us both?
We invited three psychologists to watch ‘You Can See Everything,’ and this is what they had to say
The Globe arranged a screening of the film “You Can See Everything” with three psychologists to get their interpretations of the head-spinning events depicted.
From storing plants to dealing with leaves: How to prepare your garden for winter
What lessons have I learned from nature this year? And what more immediate tasks lie ahead in the coming weeks to prepare the garden for dormancy?
Drake Maye’s ‘circle of trust’ is being forced to expand
Welcome, Efton Chism. Come on in, Kyle Williams. Have a seat, DeMario Douglas. “Those guys, first off, they do things right, really all the time,” Maye said.
Globe Schools Insider: A new King Philip coach, Durfee’s leading scorer, four D1 commitments
See the conference and vocational champions, the Patriots Coach of the Week, and several college award winners.
Today in history: Obama wins presidency in historic election
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, the 308th day of 2025. There are 57 days left in the year.
Seniors in nursing homes need a cost-of-living raise, too
MassHealth personal needs allowance hasn’t increased since 2008.
What can we expect from the Patriots at next week’s trade deadline? Not much, it seems.
The proof is in the Patriots’ salary-cap situation. As of Tuesday, they had $5.35 million in cap space. And Mike Vrabel's actions indicate they're looking for depth, not a big deal.
Globe Top 20 field hockey poll: A regular-season wrap for Sandwich
The Blue Knights soared to an 18-0-0 record with the MIAA's top power rating from any division.
Before Massachusetts tears out its gas system, let’s see the bill
The push to phase out natural gas could leave ratepayers with billions in electrification costs. Where’s the math?
Patriots stock watch: Three up, three down, and three to watch vs. the Packers
Despite injuries to the offense, Patriots quarterback continues to show the ability to elevate those around him.
Good child care is ridiculously expensive. Wait lists are impossibly long. Here’s how we fix it.
Massachusetts can lead the nation on one of its most pressing challenges.
How Democrats flipped key seats and kept crucial ones to cruise to a historic election night
In races across the country, Democrats routed Republicans, flipping a total of seven Senate seats and more than two dozen House seats.
A shorter checklist for Airbnb guests
Readers weighed in on Airbnb stays and rules for guests in response to a commentary by travel writer Christopher Muther.
Promises are not enough — let’s make clemency a reality
That Governor Maura Healey’s starry-eyed promises of a fair clemency system have flagged is hardly surprising. The call for mercy and compassion has poor odds.
Israel’s president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to discredit the vote.
In a stunning rebuke of Trump, Democrats take control of Congress with victories in deep red states
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress Tuesday in a shocking blue wave that swamped even deep-red states, giving the party significant new power to oppose President Trump as voters delivered a clear rebuke of his policies.
A beloved Lebanese restaurant will shutter in December
Restaurant comings and goings around town, including the closure of a beloved North Cambridge Lebanese cafe and a WBUR evening event with a James Beard Award–winning chef.
The writing is on the wall: Trump’s GOP is dead
If you wanted to test anti-Trump voter sentiment in a vacuum, look at Maine and New Hampshire’s Senate races.
Mass. voters split on bid to boost starter homes in tight contest
Question 7 would do away with town-by-town regulation of lot sizes, in a bid to boost construction of the smaller, more modestly priced homes that used to be built here in abundance.
Here’s where things stand with all nine Mass. ballot questions
The lengthy slate of initiates served as what some saw a rebuke to Beacon Hill’s longstanding inaction on a number of significant issues.
Vermont’s Republican governor fends off challenge from progressive insurgent
Phil Scott, won a fifth term Tuesday, defeating Democrat Amanda Janoo.
Koh sails to victory in Sixth District House race
Dan Koh, 41, was heavily favored to win the Democratic-leaning district after he emerged from a six-person primary to succeed outgoing Representative Seth Moulton.
Ayotte wins reelection as N.H. governor
Kelly Ayotte appeared to have an edge in the polls prior to Tuesday’s vote. She led Cinde Warmington in every public opinion survey except one.
Matos defeats Loughlin in R.I. lieutenant governor’s race
The victory caps an extraordinary comeback from Matos, who failed to secure her party’s endorsement in the primary and was widely viewed as politically vulnerable following a disastrous run for Congress in 2023.
Helena Buonanno Foulkes wins Rhode Island governor’s race
After giving a victory speech, Foulkes told reporters she will be doing a national search for a new leader of the state Department of Transportation, which received sharp criticism for the closure of the Washington Bridge.
David Morales, a 28-year-old democratic socialist, wins Providence mayor’s race
A state representative since 2021, he will be the youngest mayor in the city’s history.
‘It’s breaking my heart to tell them’: Clerical error keeps English High football team out of MIAA playoffs
Another school alerted the MIAA that because a game was not logged in the system used to track schedules, English technically hadn't qualified.
Governor Maura Healey wins reelection, topping well-funded challenge from Michael Minogue
Minogue put nearly $20 million of his own wealth into his first campaign, smashing campaign finance records and spending more than any gubernatorial campaign in Massachusetts history.
In N.H., Chris Pappas defeats John E. Sununu in US Senate race, Shaheen and Goodlander win US House seats
Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte won reelection, as New Hampshire voters showed willingness to split their ballots between political parties.
The Celtics clearly need offseason acquisition Mitchell Robinson to round his game into shape
When asked if Robinson is still working himself into shape, Celtics coach Mazzulla didn’t reject that assertion.
Nicki Minaj, Rob Gronkowski visit N.H. polling places in support of GOP candidates
Other celebrities who visited polling sites in New Hampshire included Floyd Mayweather, Danny Amendola, and Mike Tyson, according to social media posts.
Israeli claims of Iranian chemical weapons divide US officials
Israel has shared intelligence with the United States asserting that Iran is considering the use of chemical weapons against its adversaries, information met with alarm by some American officials and deep skepticism by others, according to US and regional officials.
Man, 34, allegedly attacked mother, acquaintance with axe and knife in Norton, police say
Jake Joseph Callanan, 34, pleaded not guilty in Attleboro District Court to several charges including assault to murder and assault and battery on someone over 60, according to legal filings.
How big was your haul? Meet the 11-year-old who made a candy-counting app.
A father and daughter invented a Halloween app to detect the best trick-or-treater in their neighborhood.
Watch Jimmy Fallon, Daniel Radcliffe, and more ‘You Can See Everything’ spoofs
Have a laugh with these five funny parodies spoofing "You Can See Everything."
‘The Cat in the Hat’ falls flat and goes splat!
The talented voice cast can't save this unnecessary ripoff of 'Monsters, Inc.'
Democrats wrest control of Congress in stunning power shift, while Mass. voters decide nine ballot questions. Here’s what happened on election night.
Massachusetts voters weighed in on the state’s top jobs and a slate of nine ballot questions. Nationwide, Democrats flipped at least seven Senate seats and dozens of House races.
This hot Framingham startup just raised $2.1 billion, a record venture capital round for Massachusetts
What does the company do? Hint: It’s not AI, biotech, or clean tech.
Medford family to bury uncle they never knew, a WWII POW from Iowa
Months ago, Michael O'Brien of Medford learned of an uncle he never knew he had: A WWII prisoner of war who had spent the past 80 years in an unmarked grave.
The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge will close in May. ‘For everyone who feels heartbroken, we feel every bit of that.’
Greater Boston has lost several small-scale music venues in recent years.
Through Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Patrick Stewart taught us the measure of a man
Patrick Stewart's most famous character showed a generation of youth a complex character who strived to do what was right.
Is the future of chocolate being cultivated in this Seaport lab?
WunderHaus, a B2B chocolate brand that grows cocoa in brewery-style tanks, launched their baking and couverture products this month.
Who got married, and who broke up? Latest in ‘Love Is Blind’ Boston
Track every Love Is Blind Season 11 Boston couple, engagement and breakup, plus cast hometowns, filming locations and weekly recaps from The Boston Globe.