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Black Friday — that retail-concocted mass frenzy that hung over our Thanksgivings for far too long — finally seems to be behind us as changing consumer shopping patterns solve our addiction to doorbuster deals, Starting Point guest writer Billy Baker explains.

Larry Summers displayed some horrific judgment, but it would be unfortunate if his immense expertise were silenced for good, writes Larry Edelman.

As the penny vanishes into history, it has become a window into a vanished world. Over 232 years, the humble copper-coated coins have altered our language, grown with America’s economy and geography, and been the subject of deep debates about the moral worth of money, Starting Point writer Ian Prasad Philbrick writes.

Today, The Boston Globe proudly launched "Varsity News," a weekly newsletter enhancing our high school sports coverage in Massachusetts. Expect up-to-date scores, original stories, highlights of key moments, and community engagement opportunities from Craig Larson, Brendan Kurie, and other members of the Globe Sports team.   Inside 'Varsity News': 1️⃣ Top Sports News: Quick insights into major high school sports stories. 2️⃣ In-Depth Reporting: Detailed stories on sports events and trends. 3️⃣ Community Engagement: Connect with fellow sports enthusiasts through live and virtual events. "Varsity News" is your essential guide to high school sports, highlighting key moments and achievements every Wednesday. 🏈 Subscribe to “Varsity News”: Globe.com/varsitynews 🏐 Learn more about the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/emgBhJtp ⚽ Get the Globe’s high school sports coverage: Globe.com/highschoolsports #HighSchoolSports #VarsityNews #BostonGlobe

Globe Summit, a two-day conference, kicked off yesterday with a series of conversations focused on the future and how it might be made better. (Spoiler: It’s going to take a lot of work.) The event continues today. Watch the livestream at globe.com/summit.

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers and his wife, the poetry expert Elisa New, were paid for their discernment. So why did they keep in touch with Jeffrey Epstein long after he pleaded guilty to sex crimes? Starting Point writer Ian Prasad Philbrick explores a few possibilities.

📰 Game News from The Boston Globe! 📰 A special section of Globe Games is dropping this Sunday, November 23rd! This print insert is loaded with puzzles and games, including the highly-anticipated print debut of our original word game, Align. Whether you're a puzzle pro or just looking for a fun brain workout, this section is packed with challenges for everyone. Print subscribers will receive the insert with their regular Sunday delivery, and single copies will be hitting newsstands across Boston and New England on Sunday too. Kudos to our amazing Globe Games collaborators, including Brendan Emmett Quigley and Brad Wilber, for crafting the mind-bending 30x30 circular crossword, and to our Globe Games Director Daniel King. Don't miss out on this special release—grab your copy and jump into the world of puzzles and games! Or play online at Globe.com/Games.   #BostonGlobe #Puzzles #Games

HAPPENING NOW: Day 1 of Globe Summit 2025 🌎 Tune in virtually at https://lnkd.in/ezbhuewd

An ongoing civil war in Sudan has killed or displaced more civilians than any other active conflict on Earth, yet few Americans know much about it. As Starting Point writer Ian Prasad Philbrick explains, Massachusetts’ Sudanese community hopes to change that.

Larry Edelman isn't sure how serious President Trump is about reducing the high cost of living.