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Spotlight

Harvard reported millions in donations linked to Epstein. But it didn’t mention a major gift to Larry Summers’ wife.

In response to Globe questions, Harvard announced a new review of those with university ties who are also mentioned in the recently released Epstein emails. Continue reading →

Politics

Urged on by survivors, Congress ordered the release of the Epstein files. But a potential hurdle remains.

Rapid-fire developments Tuesday marked the surprisingly swift culmination of a months-long fight over Justice Department files about the accused sex trafficker. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

‘Still not satisfied’: How the cycle of social media fuels middle-class discontent

“You go on social media and every weekend someone is getting married, someone is in Italy, or someone is in Europe, having all these milestones." Continue reading →

Health

‘Bittersweet’: Judge approves bankruptcy settlement for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

Some Mass. families who lost relatives to opioid overdoses object to the size of the payouts and paperwork requirements. Continue reading →

Politics

Trump says ‘things happen,’ dismisses criticism of Saudi crown prince in killing of journalist

The US-Saudi relationship had, for a time, been sent into a tailspin by the operation targeting of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a fierce critic of the kingdom. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Federal court blocks Texas’ Republican-friendly congressional map

The panel of three federal judges in El Paso sided with civil rights groups that had sued to invalidate the map. Continue reading →

Politics

Education Department takes a major step forward in the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle it

The changes announced Tuesday represent a major step forward for the administration’s dismantling of the department. Continue reading →

Nation

Under Trump, immigrants are more fearful but determined to stay, poll finds

Among the immigrants surveyed, concern that they or a family member could be detained or deported has risen significantly since before Trump’s return to power. Continue reading →

The World

World

Trump HIV prevention plan shuts out South Africa — the nation most affected

Critics say the move appears to be politically motivated. Continue reading →

World

US military threat tests Venezuela’s alliances

American adversaries are unlikely to help President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela fend off a concerted attack. But they have made toppling him harder. Continue reading →

World

One of 25 abducted students in Nigeria escapes as the search continues for the missing girls

No group has claimed responsibility for taking the girls, but analysts and locals say gangs of bandits often target schools, travelers, and remote villagers in kidnappings for ransom. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OpEds

Epstein, RFK Jr., and journalism’s week of shame

The lines not to be crossed are clear: Reporters must keep a journalistic distance from sources and people in the news. Continue reading →

Editorials

Would you hire an electrician from Harvard Vocational School?

The Trump administration wants the university to open a vocational school. It’s not as crazy an idea as you think. Continue reading →

Columns

The Allston Car Wash raid and what it means to be a neighbor

The raid was harsh. The self-righteousness of a College Republican was worse. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

In a way no one would have predicted, justice comes for Larry Summers

The former Harvard president finds himself in disgrace thanks to a series of sub-juvenile email exchanges with his pal, convicted abuser and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘Who gets to be an American?’ Globe Summit panel explores questions of identity and citizenship

Immigration crackdown also risks hurting the economy, panelists said. Continue reading →

Politics

Long a coveted voice, Larry Summers withdraws from a half-dozen groups amid Epstein ties. Harvard’s not among them.

Former Harvard president Larry Summers is no longer affiliated with a series of centers and think tanks with which he’s long been involved, officials confirmed Tuesday. Continue reading →

Sports

Celtics

Celtics put away pesky Nets to go over .500 for first time this season

Boston took a minor but notable step Tuesday night, when it defeated the Nets to secure a winning record for the first time this year, at 8-7. Continue reading →

Patriots

Once maligned, Josh McDaniels and Eliot Wolf have been integral to the Patriots’ success this season

The twice-fired head coach who returned as offensive coordinator has seemingly unlocked Drake Maye's greatness, and the player personnel director has hit on every one of his offseason moves. Continue reading →

Bruins

If Charlie McAvoy is out long term, the Bruins could find themselves in a situation similar to last season. Then what?

It was just one year ago, in St. Louis, when Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm was felled by a Justin Faulk shot to the left knee. Continue reading →

Business

Housing

Rent control backers say they’re on track to go before voters next year

The campaign said it has collected more than 124,000 signatures over the last few months, well over the number required to be submitted to state elections officials next month. Continue reading →

The Fine Print

The cost of living in Massachusetts is hard to manage. Here are some reader tips on how to make it easier.

In one of the most expensive regions in the country, readers have suggestions for reducing — or at least flattening — household expenses. Continue reading →

Healthcare

After shaky year, health leaders set sights on keeping scientists in Massachusetts

During a Globe Summit panel, executives expressed fear that the federal funding rollercoaster will dissuade bright students from pursuing research. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

At Harvard’s Carpenter Center, performance as pollination — and pollination as performance

“Tourmaline: The Lives of a Pollinator,” which runs through Dec. 21, is an across-the-Charles homecoming. Now based in New York, Tourmaline was born and raised in Roxbury. Continue reading →

Music

Let’s talk about touring classic rock bands with no original members

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner to tour together, including a Boston-area show in 2026. Continue reading →

Music

This Boston Symphony Orchestra concert should not have played to a half-empty hall

The program featured the dynamite saxophonist James Carter and music by two of the most prominent composers working in the US today. Continue reading →