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Four takeaways from Trump address to Congress

Not only were the circumstances different when Trump delivered his first address to Congress in his second term on Tuesday night compared to his first term, but Trump himself had also changed.

Elissa Slotkin assails Trump’s early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight backDemocrats wore pink, and other fashion statements at Trump’s speech

Highlights from President Trump’s joint address to Congress
The more than 90-minute address added up to an defiant sales pitch for the policies that he promised during his campaign and leaned into during his first weeks back in office.

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Governor Healey blasts Trump over Elon Musk, tariffs as she amps up criticism during his speech to Congress
Healey had until recently taken a lighter touch towards the president. But her tone has since shifted.

Adrian Walker: Despite risks, Healey takes on Trump

Isaac Arguelles stocks Mexican-grown green onions at a market as tariffs against Mexico go into effect March 4, in San Diego.

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

A Ukrainian serviceman prepares to fire a M777 howitzer towards Russian positions at the frontline near Donetsk, Ukraine, on March 3.

Trump’s halt on military aid will hurt Ukraine’s defenses. But it may not be fatal. Here’s a look at the implications.

Attendees were at a town hall meeting with Representative Pete Sessions (R-Texas), where the congressman was met with a barrage of frustration from constituents, in Trinity, Texas, on Feb. 22.

Republican House members are told to stop holding in-person town halls

Ojingeo bokkeum, a dish of stir-fried squid with rice cakes and vegetables, at Korean restaurant Somaek in Downtown Crossing.

DEVRA FIRST | DINING OUT ★★★

At Somaek, a chef continues to evolve

Jamie Bissonnette’s Korean restaurant is more than a passion project. It’s a commitment project.

Charlie Cox (left) and Vincent D'Onofrio in "Daredevil: Born Again."

TV Review

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ wants to break your heart

A follow-up to Netflix's “Daredevil," the new series is at its best when it’s breaking your heart.

A rainstorm is forecast for New England Wednesday.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Heavy rain and gusty winds will move into New England on Wednesday

A storm will bring heavy rain Wednesday night into Thursday in the Boston area. And temperatures will be in the mid-50s in Southern New England.

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

She has held roughly a dozen prep sessions and hired outside counsel at $950 per hour to gear up for the hearing.

Trump administration lists federal buildings in Boston and Cambridge as possible targets for sale

The John F. Kennedy and Tip O’Neill federal buildings in Boston and the newly built Volpe Transportation Systems Center in Kendall Square have been deemed "non-core" federal buildings.

Mass. state auditor Diana DiZoglio accuses AG Andrea Campbell of trying to ‘scapegoat’ her, ratcheting up dispute

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s response to Attorney General Andrea Campbell through a public letter is an extraordinary step, openly pitting two statewide officials against one another.

Prosecutor says federal investigation into Karen Read case is closed

"There is no longer any federal investigation of John O’Keefe’s death or any related matters," special prosecutor Hank Brennan said. "It is closed. It is over.”

Everett City Council votes unanimously to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria repay $180k in bonuses

DeMaria did not attend a special city council meeting Tuesday where disappointed residents called for his resignation.

State offers up Woburn regional transportation hub as new development option
There’s one hitch, and it’s not a small one: The site has a legacy of industrial contamination.

Mother and three children arrested in Hudson after allegedly brandishing firearm on social media livestream

Brookline police identify man who allegedly tagged Tesla vehicles with Elon Musk decals, officials say

Boston Archbishop Henning encourages Catholics to support charity in Ash Wednesday message

Charlie Coyle beat Juuse Saros from the front of the crease to give the Bruins an early 1-0 lead, but it didn't last long.

Predators 6, Bruins 3

Bruins struggles continue with loss to lowly Predators

The Bruins stumbled around the Garden for 60 minutes and failed to pocket 2 points against a team that had won only 6 of its 30 road games.

The view of the Schoodic Peninsula harbor from the home, located bottom center.

Home of the Week: Become a Maine-iac and watch the waves

This three-story contemporary has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and ocean views.

California defense startup Anduril Industries plastered South Station with recruiting ads carrying the slogan "Don't work at Anduril.com.”

West Coast tech startup taunts Boston job applicants: Don’t work here

Anduril Industries wants ads to bypass "soulless corporate recruiting.”

Opinion

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington on March 4, 2025.

GLOBE OPINION

‘Some of us have seen enough’: 3 writers on Trump’s State of the Union address

In his speech to Congress, President Trump promised that his second term “will be like nothing that’s ever been seen before.”

JEFF JACOBY

With terrible timing, Wu blunders on crime

Wes Bryant

I was a special operations commando. I know what made the US military strong.

EDITORIAL

Trump’s Oval Office tantrum won’t end Ukraine war

RENÉE GRAHAM

Andrew Cuomo shows no behavior is so outrageous that it’s career-ending

More recent News

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death
Authorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered on Feb. 26 at their Santa Fe home.

innovation economy
He started covering Boston’s innovation scene just before the dot-com bust. 25 years later, he’s more worried than ever.
In his last column, Scott Kirsner looks back on a quarter-century of reporting on Boston startups, funding, and tech leaders — and considers what the changing times mean for the future.

NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams, in response to a question during a news conference, took issue with Elon Musk’s recent call to dump the space station in two years.

Boston property tax bills in April poised to be similar to January’s after key deadline passes for Wu’s tax shift proposal
Boston homeowners and residential landlords can expect property tax bills next month with similar numbers to the higher bills many saw in January, the city said Tuesday.

State watchdogs raise concern over commuter rail oversight
In separate publications, Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro and Auditor Diana DiZoglio each detailed overlapping concerns with the relationship between the T and Keolis.

Man charged in drunken driving crash that killed Endicott police officer remains held on $500,000 bail
Keoma Duarte allegedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 for about 14 miles before the crash, officials said.

A New England singer made sublime music. Then she vanished.

Connie Converse was a lot more than “the female Bob Dylan.”

Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of money
Disability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being.

CVS lays off 183 employees, mostly remote workers, based out of its Wellesley office
All but three of the layoffs affect remote workers living out-of-state, the company said.

THE FINE PRINT
It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
The IRS has expanded eligibility for using its free-filing service called “Direct File.” Is it right for you?

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ wants to break your heart

Boston couple Dianna Bronchuk and Kevin Duran wed at the Sheraton Commander in Cambridge on Dec. 31, 2024.

Finding love along the Freedom Trail

Boston based chiptune/electropop trio Battlemode.

Boston Bitdown boots up for three days of chiptune

Hedda (Parker Jennings) and Tesman (Conall Sahler) in "Hedda Gabler."

An uncompromising ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Apollinaire

Special Projects

Seventh-graders at the Curley School on the first day of school in 1975. (Ulrike Welsch/Globe staff)

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

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

An Ambulance passed Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JD Vance entered the stage on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20, at the US Capitol.

JOAN VENNOCHI

JD Vance flexes MAGA muscle in bid to be Trump heir

Foster children graduate at a lower rate in Massachusetts than any other demographic group measured by the state - including students who are homeless, have disabilities, or are learning English.

Shira Schoenberg

Why foster kids have the lowest high school graduation rate in the state

Primary care doctors from Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital picketed outside Mass General Brigham on Dec. 13, 2024.

Peter Grinspoon

I’m a Mass General primary care doctor. And I need a union.

IDEAS | QUICO TORO

The case for drinking

Ballots were piled up in Boston City Hall Council Chambers on Nov. 4, 2024.

EDITORIAL

Boston elections will get a state watchdog in time for mayor’s race

The photos on these banners in a Beirut suburb say a lot about the governance of Lebanon. On the left is the speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri. On the right is Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by an Israeli strike on Sept. 27. Lebanon hasn’t had a president for two years because Hezbollah keeps blocking candidates.

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

She has held roughly a dozen prep sessions and hired outside counsel at $950 per hour to gear up for the hearing.

President Trump addresses Congress, talks Zelensky, war in Ukraine, tariffs, praises Elon Musk

President Donald Trump speaks to Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Governor Healey blasts Trump over Elon Musk, tariffs as she amps up criticism during his speech to Congress

Healey had until recently taken a lighter touch towards the president. But her tone has since shifted.

Mother and three children arrested in Hudson after allegedly brandishing firearm on social media livestream

Jessire Dasilva, 38, of Hudson, was arraigned Monday in Marlborough District Court on a charge of interfering with a police officer, Hudson Police Department said in a statement.

Sports

Tyler Guy of St. Mary's throws up a shot attempt amid four Lynn Classical defenders in front of a packed house at Tony Conigliaro Gym.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Seven high school takeaways from a night of second-round basketball, including a new record-holder in Attleboro

On a night featuring the bulk of the second round of the MIAA boys’ and girls' basketball tournaments, we were treated to overtime upsets, triple-doubles, and dramatic finishes across the state.

Predators 6, Bruins 3

Bruins struggles continue with loss to lowly Predators

The Bruins stumbled around the Garden for 60 minutes and failed to pocket 2 points against a team that had won only 6 of its 30 road games.

Bruins

Bruins trade Trent Frederic, Max Jones for Oilers defenseman Max Wanner, picks

Frederic had his most productive season in 2023-24 with 18 goals and 22 assists.

NBA

LeBron James christens the 50,000-point club hours after winning Western Conference player of the month

TUESDAY'S MIAA BOYS' BASKETBALL

Seeded 23rd, a motivated and well-conditioned O’Bryant boys’ basketball team keeps its tournament run alive

St. Mary’s boys' basketball raises its play to match rabid environment in cross-city battle against Lynn Classical

Business

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

The longer the tariffs stick, the more damage they can do, forcing companies to decide between eating higher costs and passing them along to inflation-weary consumers.

Home of the Week: Become a Maine-iac and watch the waves

This three-story contemporary has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and ocean views.

Judge denies Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial

Groceries around the country remain expensive. That’s why more states want to stop taxing them.

magazine

PERSPECTIVE

I wanted better playlists so I outsourced to Apple algorithms. Super dumb plan.

Miss Conduct Classic

People in Boston never make room on crowded sidewalks. What can I do?

Check out the Malden Antique Show & Sale between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 3 - 9

Globe Magazine

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history

metro

Everett City Council votes unanimously to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria repay $180k in bonuses

Protesters rally on Boston Common to denounce Trump ahead of address to Congress

Boston Archbishop Henning encourages Catholics to support charity in Ash Wednesday message

sports

It was all smiles, as well as sighs of relief, for the Braintree girls' basketball team after another hard-fought, close victory over Bay State Conference rival Needham in a Division 1 round of 16 contest Tuesday in Braintree.

Braintree girls’ basketball battles past archrival Needham in a typically tight contest

Bryant men’s basketball wins first America East regular-season title with rout of New Hampshire

Newton North boys’ basketball draws on last year’s playoff failure to inspire overtime win over Marshfield

business

Mexico says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US with details coming Sunday

Trump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China

Startup trying to un-extinct prehistoric mammoth creates ‘Woolly Mouse’

politics

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joined Senator Elizabeth Warren after a press conference in Washington, D.C.

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

Elissa Slotkin assails Trump’s early actions, offers Democrats a way to fight back

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Nation

The house owned by actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa in Santa Fe, N.M.

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death

Supreme Court strikes down EPA rules on discharge of water pollution

NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space

World

A dolphin is tended to at Waitangi, New Zealand, after it was removed from a fishing boat that the dolphin had jumped into on Feb. 28.

One moment, calm waters. The next, a 900-pound dolphin landed on their boat.

Dozens of Canadians are charged in $21 million ‘grandparent scam’

Zelensky offers terms to stop fighting, assuring US that Ukraine wants peace

opinion

You can’t root out diversity in education

Zoning laws aren’t the only reason for the housing shortage

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’: A free pass for oligarchs

lifestyle

Custodian Ray Keen inspects a clock face before changing the time on the 100-year-old clock atop the Clay County Courthouse.

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Finding love along the Freedom Trail

We haven’t talked in 13 years

food & dining

At Somaek, a chef continues to evolve

Pie: It’s what’s for dinner (and dessert)

Jus-Rol Puff Pastry can help you in a pinch

travel

A copy of Henry David Thoreau’s "Walden or Life in the Woods" sits on a table in the Providence Athenaeum, at 251 Benefit St. in Providence. When the transcendentalist writer gave a talk in Providence in 1854, he spent hours walking around the city first.

Retracing Henry David Thoreau’s 1854 walk through Providence

I’ll have what Timothée Chalamet’s having: How to vacation … on location

JetBlue to fly from Manchester, N.H., to New York’s JFK

Arts

Ceramic artist Kyungmin Park worked on a piece for an upcoming show inside her studio.

Clay is a language for South Korean ceramic artist Kyungmin Park

Self-taught painter Jack Vettriano dies in France at age 73

From Greenland to Nepal in pictures

Books

Pushcart Prize-winning author Nicole Graev Lipson's debut memoir in essays, "Mothers and Other Fictional Characters," explores the many intersecting roles women are expected to perform.

Brookline author Nicole Graev Lipson unmasks the fictions that shape motherhood — and herself

Local bestsellers for the week ended Feb. 23

In ‘Song So Wild and Blue’ a writing life, lived alongside Joni Mitchell’s music

Movies

Elton John and Chappell Roan perform onstage at Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 2, 2025 in West Hollywood, Calif.

Elton John attends annual Oscars viewing party, duets with Chappell Roan

Inside the Oscars: What you didn’t see on the broadcast

‘Wicked’ stars defy gravity, ‘Anora’ wins big, plus more memorable moments from the 2025 Oscars

Television

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ wants to break your heart

Mindy Kaling gets a party planning lesson from the Duchess of Sussex in new Netflix series

Governor Maura Healey to appear on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

music

Elton John attends annual Oscars viewing party, duets with Chappell Roan

Boston Bitdown boots up for three days of chiptune

Randy Price, Dennis Eckersley among eight new inductees to the Mass. Broadcasters Hall of Fame

Theater/Dance

An uncompromising ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Apollinaire

‘Conference of the Birds’ aims high, but struggles in flight

Boston’s theater community loses an influential founder

Health

Dennis Heaphy, a patient from Boston, said Commonwealth Care Alliance has saved his life, as a a nurse practitioner there coordinates his care, which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, allergy specialists, pulmonology specialists, and dental care.

Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of money

Six things we got wrong about COVID-19, from washing groceries to herd immunity

‘Short sighted’: What canceled FDA meetings and WHO withdrawal mean for fall flu vaccines

Obituaries

Ms. Sessions Stepp spent 26 years as an editor and reporter at The Washington Post.

Four takeaways from Trump address to Congress

Highlights from President Trump’s joint address to CongressThe more than 90-minute address added up to an defiant sales pitch for the policies that he promised during his campaign and leaned into during his first weeks back in office.

Governor Healey blasts Trump over Elon Musk, tariffs as she amps up criticism during his speech to CongressHealey had until recently taken a lighter touch towards the president. But her tone has since shifted.

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

Trump’s halt on military aid will hurt Ukraine’s defenses. But it may not be fatal. Here’s a look at the implications.

Republican House members are told to stop holding in-person town halls

At Somaek, a chef continues to evolve

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ wants to break your heart

Heavy rain and gusty winds will move into New England on Wednesday

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

Trump administration lists federal buildings in Boston and Cambridge as possible targets for sale

Mass. state auditor Diana DiZoglio accuses AG Andrea Campbell of trying to ‘scapegoat’ her, ratcheting up dispute

Prosecutor says federal investigation into Karen Read case is closed

Everett City Council votes unanimously to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria repay $180k in bonuses

State offers up Woburn regional transportation hub as new development optionThere’s one hitch, and it’s not a small one: The site has a legacy of industrial contamination.

Mother and three children arrested in Hudson after allegedly brandishing firearm on social media livestream

Brookline police identify man who allegedly tagged Tesla vehicles with Elon Musk decals, officials say

Boston Archbishop Henning encourages Catholics to support charity in Ash Wednesday message

Bruins struggles continue with loss to lowly Predators

Home of the Week: Become a Maine-iac and watch the waves

West Coast tech startup taunts Boston job applicants: Don’t work here

‘Some of us have seen enough’: 3 writers on Trump’s State of the Union address

With terrible timing, Wu blunders on crime

I was a special operations commando. I know what made the US military strong.

Trump’s Oval Office tantrum won’t end Ukraine war

Andrew Cuomo shows no behavior is so outrageous that it’s career-ending

More recent News

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s deathAuthorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered on Feb. 26 at their Santa Fe home.

NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in spaceAstronaut Suni Williams, in response to a question during a news conference, took issue with Elon Musk’s recent call to dump the space station in two years.

Boston property tax bills in April poised to be similar to January’s after key deadline passes for Wu’s tax shift proposalBoston homeowners and residential landlords can expect property tax bills next month with similar numbers to the higher bills many saw in January, the city said Tuesday.

State watchdogs raise concern over commuter rail oversightIn separate publications, Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro and Auditor Diana DiZoglio each detailed overlapping concerns with the relationship between the T and Keolis.

Man charged in drunken driving crash that killed Endicott police officer remains held on $500,000 bail Keoma Duarte allegedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 for about 14 miles before the crash, officials said.

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A New England singer made sublime music. Then she vanished.

Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of moneyDisability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being.

CVS lays off 183 employees, mostly remote workers, based out of its Wellesley office All but three of the layoffs affect remote workers living out-of-state, the company said.

THE FINE PRINTIt’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.The IRS has expanded eligibility for using its free-filing service called “Direct File.” Is it right for you?

Culture & Lifestyle

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ wants to break your heart

Finding love along the Freedom Trail

Boston Bitdown boots up for three days of chiptune

An uncompromising ‘Hedda Gabler’ at Apollinaire

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Nightmare in Mission Hill

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

JD Vance flexes MAGA muscle in bid to be Trump heir

Why foster kids have the lowest high school graduation rate in the state

I’m a Mass General primary care doctor. And I need a union.

The case for drinking

Boston elections will get a state watchdog in time for mayor’s race

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

‘A punching bag hearing’: Here’s what to expect when Mayor Wu testifies before Congress about immigration

President Trump addresses Congress, talks Zelensky, war in Ukraine, tariffs, praises Elon Musk

Governor Healey blasts Trump over Elon Musk, tariffs as she amps up criticism during his speech to Congress

Mother and three children arrested in Hudson after allegedly brandishing firearm on social media livestream

Sports

Seven high school takeaways from a night of second-round basketball, including a new record-holder in Attleboro

Bruins struggles continue with loss to lowly Predators

Bruins trade Trent Frederic, Max Jones for Oilers defenseman Max Wanner, picks

LeBron James christens the 50,000-point club hours after winning Western Conference player of the month

Seeded 23rd, a motivated and well-conditioned O’Bryant boys’ basketball team keeps its tournament run alive

St. Mary’s boys' basketball raises its play to match rabid environment in cross-city battle against Lynn Classical

Business

Businesses scramble to contain fallout from Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico

Home of the Week: Become a Maine-iac and watch the waves

Judge denies Elon Musk’s request to block OpenAI for-profit conversion but welcomes trial

Groceries around the country remain expensive. That’s why more states want to stop taxing them.

I wanted better playlists so I outsourced to Apple algorithms. Super dumb plan.

People in Boston never make room on crowded sidewalks. What can I do?

Five things to do around Boston, March 3 - 9

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history

metro

Everett City Council votes unanimously to have Mayor Carlo DeMaria repay $180k in bonuses

Protesters rally on Boston Common to denounce Trump ahead of address to Congress

Boston Archbishop Henning encourages Catholics to support charity in Ash Wednesday message

Highlights from President Trump’s joint address to Congress
The more than 90-minute address added up to an defiant sales pitch for the policies that he promised during his campaign and leaned into during his first weeks back in office.

Governor Healey blasts Trump over Elon Musk, tariffs as she amps up criticism during his speech to Congress
Healey had until recently taken a lighter touch towards the president. But her tone has since shifted.

State offers up Woburn regional transportation hub as new development option
There’s one hitch, and it’s not a small one: The site has a legacy of industrial contamination.

Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death
Authorities have been searching for answers after the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa, whose partially mummified bodies were discovered on Feb. 26 at their Santa Fe home.

NASA’s two stuck astronauts are finally closing in on their return to Earth after 9 months in space
Astronaut Suni Williams, in response to a question during a news conference, took issue with Elon Musk’s recent call to dump the space station in two years.

Boston property tax bills in April poised to be similar to January’s after key deadline passes for Wu’s tax shift proposal
Boston homeowners and residential landlords can expect property tax bills next month with similar numbers to the higher bills many saw in January, the city said Tuesday.

State watchdogs raise concern over commuter rail oversight
In separate publications, Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro and Auditor Diana DiZoglio each detailed overlapping concerns with the relationship between the T and Keolis.

Man charged in drunken driving crash that killed Endicott police officer remains held on $500,000 bail
Keoma Duarte allegedly drove the wrong way on Interstate 95 for about 14 miles before the crash, officials said.

Insurer for nearly 50,000 poor, elderly, disabled people in Mass. running out of money
Disability advocates have called for Commonwealth Care Alliance to be placed into receivership to protect members' well-being.

CVS lays off 183 employees, mostly remote workers, based out of its Wellesley office
All but three of the layoffs affect remote workers living out-of-state, the company said.

THE FINE PRINT
It’s tax prep time. Here’s what you need to know about filing this year.
The IRS has expanded eligibility for using its free-filing service called “Direct File.” Is it right for you?