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Warren says Schumer was ‘wrong’ for backing GOP budget, does not say if he should still lead caucus

“Understand this: what Donald Trump and Elon Musk are doing is illegal,” Senator Elizabeth Warren said during a town hall meeting in Lowell on Tuesday night.

Two Boston law firms among those targeted by Trump Administration for DEI practices

ADRIAN WALKER

Trump’s ICE was always going to come down hard in Chelsea. That didn’t make it any easier when it happened.

In Chelsea, arrests by federal agents worry immigrant communities

Chief Justice Roberts’s statement shows ‘there is a line ... and Trump crossed it,’ legal experts say

Trump administration releases thousands more pages of JFK assassination records

Experts on the assassination don’t expect any earth-shattering revelations in the files and will search for new bits of information they hope will help answer lingering questions more than 60 years later.
As Trump dismantles the Kennedy legacy, a storied American family is at odds with itself

Mass General Brigham to invest $400 million to open new cancer institute before Dana-Farber partnership ends

The renovations at the state's biggest health system will help create the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute.

Mass. regulators urge Kraft Group to respect neighboring industrial uses in Everett

State environmental regulators are calling on the Kraft Group to respect neighboring industrial uses along the Mystic River as the New England Revolution soccer team’s owner advances plans for a new stadium.

A new place for aging penguins to chill: New England Aquarium builds an ‘assisted living’ island

The new private island, separate from the main penguin colony, so far accommodates six aging African penguins, who range in age from 14 to 34.

Boston Teachers Union calls off Wednesday rally in light of tentative contract agreement

The tentative deal will avert a demonstration outside Mayor Wu's State of the City Address Wednesday evening in Boston, union officials said.

More than $100k donated to help recovery of Waterbury, Conn. man held captive for 20 years by stepmother

An online fundraiser organized by a Connecticut nonprofit has drawn donations from around the world to help the 32-year-old victim.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams ended up spending 286 days in space — 278 days longer than anticipated. They circled Earth 4,576 times and traveled 121 million miles.

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning’

A senior Hamas official said Netanyahu’s decision to return to war amounts to a “death sentence” for the remaining hostages.
What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out warPhotos: Palestinians recover from Israeli attack

Here’s what happened on Day 1 of the trial over the renovation of White Stadium

After the plaintiffs’ final witness, the judge denied a request from the defendants to issue a ruling that the plaintiffs had not made a case for an Article 97 violation.
Shirley Leung: They’re known for planting trees and wearing fancy hats. Now they’re suing City Hall.

ICE arrests Guatemalan national charged with child sex abuse in Brighton

Two shot at Wakefield home, search underway for suspects

TD Bank to close 16 branches in New England, six in Mass.

Randolph police officer dies after being struck by commuter rail train in Abington

CELTICS 104, NETS 96

Rookie Baylor Scheierman goes on a shooter’s roll to give the Celtics a second-half jolt against the Nets

Kristaps Porzingis (25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocked shots) led the way, but Scheierman (20 points) sparked Celtics in a 104-96 victory.

Yes, the Dropkick Murphys got suspended from X. No, it’s not because of Elon Musk or Donald Trump criticism.

“This is America, there’s no kings here," lead singer Ken Casey said during a recent Dropkick Murphys concert in Boston.

A breakdown of the drama surrounding ‘Snow White’

From racist comments about the film’s star, to CGI-animated dwarfs, to geopolitical differences, there’s a witch’s brew of controversy swirling around Disney’s latest remake.
Opinion
JEFF JACOBY

Dictators rejoice as Voice of America and Radio Free Europe are silenced

The storied broadcasters have been a lifeline to people living under tyranny.
George Selgin

Trump’s ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve’ makes no sense

MARCELA GARCÍA

US is now funding El Salvador’s jails — but abandoning its people

EDITORIAL

Four concrete ways Massachusetts can lower health care costs

RENÉE GRAHAM

The Democrats’ problems are bigger than Chuck Schumer

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Warmer weather could mean an early start for pollen season this year
If you’re noticing itchy eyes and a scratchy throat, you might be experiencing a return of seasonal allergies.

Wilbraham man indicted for threatening politicians, children, police in social media tirades

Funwayo Mbilini Nyawo, 36, was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly posting a slew of menacing threats on social media, the US Attorney's office said.

Brockton man sentenced to prison for dragging trooper with car

Derek Lobo, 32, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Brockton Superior Court to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, and reckless operation of a motor vehicle, prosecutors said in a statement.

‘Turtleboy’ blogger pleads not guilty to latest witness intimidation charge in Karen Read case
Prosecutors have filed more than a dozen witness intimidation charges against Aidan Kearney.

Brockton man sentenced to prison for dragging trooper with car

Derek Lobo, 32, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Brockton Superior Court to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery on a police officer, and reckless operation of a motor vehicle, prosecutors said in a statement.

Teenager who received Elevidys, Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy, dies

Elevidys was approved after intense debate at the FDA, as officials and reviewers disagreed over how strong the evidence was and whether it warranted making the drug available for patients facing a fatal disease with few other options.

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A teenager in Maine was separated from his family, caught up in Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda

The teenager, who does not have a lawful status, was in a car on his way to work when he was arrested and detained by Border Patrol. He's now in federal custody in New York.

On the 35th anniversary of the Gardner Museum heist, retired FBI agent offers theory on whodunnit
For more than two decades, FBI agent Geoffrey Kelly led the investigation into the world’s largest art heist and one of Boston’s most enduring mysteries.

Cold Case Files
‘It was definitely an execution-style shooting’: The unsolved murder of a Marine whose story inspired ‘A Few Good Men’
David Cox had been out of the Marines for a little more than four years when he went missing on Jan. 5, 1994. His body was found along the Charles River three months later.

The Big Day
After answering the famous ‘36 questions,’ they fell for each other fast
Kelsey Chalmers met Gabriel Ariori in New York when she was visiting from Australia.

Culture & Lifestyle

11 TV shows to look forward to this spring

After answering the famous ‘36 questions,’ they fell for each other fast

A family haunted by history in Udofia’s ‘runboyrun’

James Taylor at work on Broadway musical ‘Fire and Rain’ with writer Tracy Letts

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Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A 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.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Erick Erickson

We should stop acting as if Big Pharma is the big villain in American health care

IDEAS | Joelle Renstrom

DEI in space

JEFF JACOBY

The US betrays Ukraine

EDITORIAL

Career technical schools to get a fairness upgrade with the name change

ALICIA CHEN

My flight from Putin

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

More than $100k donated to help recovery of Waterbury, Conn. man held captive for 20 years by stepmother

An online fundraiser organized by a Connecticut nonprofit has drawn donations from around the world to help the 32-year-old victim.

Boston Teachers Union calls off Wednesday rally in light of tentative contract agreement

The tentative deal will avert a demonstration outside Mayor Wu's State of the City Address Wednesday evening in Boston, union officials said.

Warren says Schumer was ‘wrong’ for backing GOP budget, does not say if he should still lead caucus

“Understand this: what Donald Trump and Elon Musk are doing is illegal,” Senator Elizabeth Warren said during a town hall meeting in Lowell on Tuesday night.

Poll: Voters want AG Campbell to enforce audit law

Nearly 81 percent of likely voters polled earlier this month said they think Campbell should “enforce the voter approved law to audit the Legislature.”

Sports

Celtics Notebook

Celtics players express hope prospective buyer will maintain team’s championship culture

Jayson Tatum: "I trust that they’ll make the right decisions in whoever that next group is.”
NCAA Tournament

Last-second layup lifts Alabama State past Saint Francis (Pa.) in First Four matchup

Amarr Knox scored 16 points, including a last-second layup, to help Alabama State advance to face No. 1 overall seed Auburn on Thursday in a South Region game
CELTICS 104, NETS 96

Rookie Baylor Scheierman goes on a shooter’s roll to give the Celtics a second-half jolt against the Nets

Kristaps Porzingis (25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocked shots) led the way, but Scheierman (20 points) sparked Celtics in a 104-96 victory.
Fleet 3, Victoire 2 (SO)

Susanna Tapani’s shootout goal lifts Fleet past Victoire, who lose starting goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens to injury

Players' association co-founded by Novak Djokovic files antitrust lawsuit against men’s and women’s tennis tours

Predators to face Penguins in Stockholm in November as part of the NHL’s Global Series

Business

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in ‘green bank’ grants

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin accused the grant recipients of mismanagement, fraud, and self-dealing and froze the grants.
TALKING POINTS

Google seals $32 billion deal for cyber startup Wiz

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Edison’s power lines were under strain 14 hours before Eaton fire

Money, Power, Inequality

Two Boston law firms among those targeted by Trump Administration for DEI practices

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PERSPECTIVE

Trump and Musk want to eliminate health care jobs like mine. That puts veterans at risk.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 17-23

budget-savvy travel

20+ tips for a budget-friendly vacation (and five costly mistakes)

budget-savvy travel

It’s the perfect time to visit Washington, D.C., for a long weekend. We’re serious.

metro

A new place for aging penguins to chill: New England Aquarium builds an ‘assisted living’ island

Police rescue two students, driver after school van crashes into Sudbury marsh, officials say

Two Boston law firms among those targeted by Trump Administration for DEI practices

sports

After a healthy offseason, Walker Buehler feels ready to contribute to Red Sox rotation

Here’s what happened on Day 1 of the trial over the renovation of White Stadium

The men’s NCAA tournament used to be great. But now that it’s professional basketball? No thanks.

business

Mass. regulators urge Kraft Group to respect neighboring industrial uses in Everett

Trump administration moves to reinstate thousands of probationary workers

UnitedHealthcare’s new CEO reflects on tragedy, challenges in first interview

politics

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating $14 billion in ‘green bank’ grants

Trump administration releases thousands more pages of JFK assassination records

Trump faces more legal setbacks, judge blocks his order banning transgender troops from service. Here’s how it unfolded.

Nation

Louisiana puts man to death in its first nitrogen gas execution

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

‘Colossally wasteful’: Trump’s cuts imperil medical research at Columbia

World

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed hundreds are ‘only the beginning’

Putin is open to limits on energy targets but not full Ukraine cease-fire

Pope pens letter to the editor while in hospital as Buckingham Palace announces King Charles’s visit

opinion

We’re #38! And #7! And #11!

Healey’s timing on project labor agreements misses the mark

We should stop acting as if Big Pharma is the big villain in American health care

lifestyle

Tell us: How should restaurants handle unruly children in their establishment?

After answering the famous ‘36 questions,’ they fell for each other fast

Bill Belichick shows off leg strength in latest viral social media post with girlfriend

food & dining

Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali’s assistant Laurie Woolever tells all, in a moving memoir of her own

Zydeco Meadery makes four meads, and each one tells a story

Recipe: For a quick bowl dinner, toss cubes of tofu and broccolini with a spicy-sweet gochujang glaze

travel

From Kennedy to Curley: Discovering Boston’s Irish history on foot

How to spend 10 days in Ireland

This Maine hotel is one of the ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2025, according to Time magazine

Arts

Inaugural $100,000 Meraki prize for women artists awarded to Sarah Sze

At Wellesley, getting it down on paper: Three new shows at the Davis Museum highlight the college’s holdings

Edvard Munch and the painting lost at sea, at Harvard Art Museums

Books

TJ Alexander knows what it takes to be a gentleman

A Cambridge elementary school spends a morning with an acclaimed author and illustrator

A train goes off the rails in Paris, and we get vivid portraits of the people onboard

Movies

A breakdown of the drama surrounding ‘Snow White’

The Boston Underground Film Festival returns to the Brattle

Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026

Television

Max is removing its classic Looney Tunes library, and we’re all losing out

11 TV shows to look forward to this spring

This week’s TV: A Karen Read docuseries, Ellen Pompeo’s new show, and more

music

Yes, the Dropkick Murphys got suspended from X. No, it’s not because of Elon Musk or Donald Trump criticism.

Ed Sheeran celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with surprise show at Dubliner pub in Boston

The Pogues and Dropkick Murphys to headline a new Irish music fest at Suffolk Downs

Theater/Dance

A family haunted by history in Udofia’s ‘runboyrun’

Dancer Ananth Udupa’s ‘Upanayana Project’ examines an ancient Hindu rite of passage

Boston Dance Theater paints the ICA ‘Red’

Health

UnitedHealthcare’s new CEO reflects on tragedy, challenges in first interview

Mass General Brigham to invest $400 million to open new cancer institute before Dana-Farber partnership ends

Teenager who received Elevidys, Sarepta’s Duchenne gene therapy, dies

Obituaries

Émilie Dequenne, Belgian actress who starred in ‘Rosetta,’ dies at 43

Slick Watts, NBA fan favorite and headband pioneer, dies at 73

Carol Goldberg, who led Stop & Shop as a groundbreaking woman executive, dies at 93