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JOAN VENNOCHI

At Lincoln Memorial, Trump stands by a ?House divided? by wealth and politics
Niall Ferguson

It?s an injustice
Tom Keane

The thrill of city living is gone
Kathy Abbott

An opportunity to reimagine Boston?s open spaces
The Mechanic

Read 'The Mechanic,' a serialized novella running exclusively on BostonGlobe.com

An enigmatic card shark. An ex-con looking for the score of a lifetime. A priceless collection of stolen art. And a mystery as old as the country itself ? a mystery that someone is willing to kill for.

Chapter 3: Taking his chance

Chapter 4: The man in the chair

Catch up:

Chapter 1: Sitting pretty

Chapter 2: Close pursuit

Comfort Zone

An almost-instant vegetable garden for novice growers

Stephenie Meyer announces the ?Twilight? companion ?Midnight Sun.' Finally.

Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event

?Jeopardy? is rerunning its GOAT tournament. Would winner Ken Jennings ever do it all again?

Chad Finn
Yes, you should be pumped up about Jarrett Stidham as the Patriots quarterback
Everything Bill Belichick has done this offseason points to a belief in Stidham taking over capably.

Stephon Gilmore explains why he thinks he?s blossomed with the Patriots

Education, Interrupted
What might have been on the field of dreams
The coronavirus costs high school baseball stars their chance to impress college coaches.

Whenever baseball resumes, says Alex Verdugo of the Red Sox, he is ready to play

The common denominator in several coronavirus efforts? MIT?s Bob Langer
It?s easy to miss Langer?s fingerprints on several ventures that have drawn considerable media coverage during the coronavirus pandemic, but at 71, the MIT science superstar is ?working more than ever? these days.

christopher muther
Plane travel is smoother now, but ?it?s definitely not the friendly skies?
With air travel down 95 percent, all the hassle of flying has been vacuumed away. It almost sounds luxurious for the few who are still flying, but there are still constant reminders of the havoc down below. The flights, after all, are empty and clean for a reason.

dan shaughnessy
Thoughts on a big loss for the US women?s soccer team and other sports topics
The soccer team was dealt a setback Friday when a judge threw out the claim that they weren't getting equal pay.

DA Rollins and Commissioner Gross issue unusual warning to gun violence suspects

The DA and Boston Police commissioner said violators will be put behind bars where "coronavirus outbreaks are happening and people are dying."

How tiny Rhode Island became a central player in the coronavirus saga

The state has become known nationally for both its tops-in-the-nation testing and sky-high jobless rate. But as Governor Gina Raimondo prepares to relax some restrictions, the state is still struggling to reduce its caseload and death rate from the coronavirus, and protect its vulnerable residents.
Another 21 Rhode Islanders die of coronavirus

One thing the pandemic hasn?t changed: It?s still hard to buy a house around here
The vast health and economic crisis wrought by the outbreak of COVID-19 appears to be doing little to dent Boston?s long-sturdy housing market, at least for now.

More Recent headlines

Body found in Merrimack River identified as 13-year-old Lawrence boy

Man arrested at Cohasset beach after he caused scene, complained his rights were being violated

A meteor shower created by Halley?s Comet and a supermoon will peak this week

On StatNews.com

Covid-19?s future: small outbreaks, monster wave, or ongoing crisis

Covid-19 has shuttered scientific labs. It could put a generation of researchers at risk

Coronavirus resources

The latest coronavirus numbers from Massachusetts

Boston is still running

Town-by-town coronavirus data in Massachusetts

A list of layoffs and furloughs in Massachusetts (so far) due to coronavirus

Elegies for those lost to coronavirus

Recommended Reads

In summer resort towns, seasonal residents feeling slighted by coronavirus-related policies

In Salisbury, town officials refused to turn on the water at seasonal properties until May 4. The town of Scituate also put a temporary moratorium on water connections. On Plum Island, the situation was much the same, as city officials in Newburyport delayed turning on water at vacation homes there.
How do you socially distance on a beach? Summer uncertainty on the Cape, Islands

Massachusetts researchers are on front lines of coronavirus antibody testing
Antibody testing, also known as serology testing, can reveal if someone was infected in the past, even if they recovered or never felt significant symptoms. Such tests could be key in plans for the Commonwealth to safely, fully reopen.

Child care providers, parents are struggling ? and worried about what comes next
Struggling child care providers across Massachusetts say their prolonged closure for the coronavirus pandemic may result in their economic ruin, leaving working parents in the lurch.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island plans to reopen ?non-critical? retailers as soon as Saturday

Another 21 Rhode Islanders die of the coronavirus, and 175 more people have tested positive.

How tiny Rhode Island became a central player in the coronavirus saga

Too many Rhode Islanders had fun in the ? this weekend
Newton

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Niall Ferguson

It?s an injustice
Tom Keane

The thrill of city living is gone
Kathy Abbott

An opportunity to reimagine Boston?s open spaces
David P. Manfredi

The power of cities
LETTERS

Postcards from the pandemic
Ideas | David Scharfenberg

Bernie Sanders crashed, but his revolution will live on ? if his supporters get real

VISUAL STORIES

Parents worried about coronavirus are missing vaccination appointments ? opening the door to outbreaks of a different kind

Inside Boston Medical Center: The heart of the coronavirus storm

Fenway Park is ready to play ball, even though we are not

Life during the coronavirus pandemic

metro

State Police put more patrols on the road as speeding citations increase
State Police are deploying additional units to keep an eye on dangerous drivers as speeding citations have ramped up in recent weeks, officials said.

Senior shopping hours come with their own anxiety

There?s been a lot of ink spilled about panic shopping ? the hoarding of toilet paper and sanitizer, the frantic hunt for bottled water. But in the wee morning hours when most people are still asleep, there?s another kind of crisis shopping taking place.

Police probe vandalism spree at Randolph church

A string of vandalism and robberies at a church in Randolph within the past month has rattled church officials as the suspect remains at large, according to police and the church?s general manager.

Mayor Walsh: ?As of now, we are not considering furloughs or layoffs for city workers?

Confessions of a patriotic disinfectant-injecting glutton

sports

red sox

Whenever baseball resumes, says Alex Verdugo, he is ready to play

The new Red Sox outfielder, who has rehabbed a back injury, declared himself "100 percent" physically.
Coronavirus notebook

PGA charity skins game set for May 17

Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson will team up against Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff at Seminole Golf Club, in a televised match.
Sports Log

Louisville men?s basketball put on notice for NCAA violations

Louisville accused of recruiting violations, improper benefits and fostering an environment of non-compliance.
Patriots

Stephon Gilmore explains why he thinks he?s blossomed with the Patriots

Anxious Massachusetts golfers want Governor Baker to let them play
Chad Finn

Yes, you should be pumped up about Jarrett Stidham as the Patriots quarterback

STAT

Infect volunteers with Covid-19? A proposal lays bare a minefield of issues

Experts question Facebook?s approach to combat Covid-19 misinformation

Covid-19 has shuttered labs. It could put a generation of researchers at risk

Stay up to date with STAT?s Covid-19 Tracker

An interview with the CDC director on coronavirus, masks, and an agency gone quiet

Business

Andy Lack, longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive, steps down from chairmanship
Andy Lack, who has served as chairman of NBC News and MSNBC for five years after a longtime affiliation with the company, is stepping down from his job amid a corporate restructuring.

Treasury says April-June borrowing will be a record $2.99 trillion
The Treasury Department said Monday it will need to borrow to cover the cost of the government?s various pandemic rescue efforts.

J.Crew files for Chapter 11 as pandemic chokes retail sector

30 racks of Budweiser, half-gallons of Tito?s: The humble packie is essential in the age of coronavirus

Infect volunteers with Covid-19? A proposal lays bare a minefield of issues

Experts question Facebook?s approach to combat Covid-19 misinformation

Politics

In televised town hall, Trump pushes for economic reopening, says he believes a coronavirus vaccine could be developed by year?s end

Report: China hid coronavirus? severity to hoard supplies

New York hospital lobby?s power stretches to DC in stimulus battle

Marijuana

Florida teens charged with killing 16-yr-old over marijuana

Conn. teen arrested with pot, weapon ?lost? in Florida 5 years ago
magazine
The Great Divide

Boston Latin and the biggest test of their young lives
Connections

?At the very end, there is no one else?: Saying goodbye to patients, over and over

Cooking | Magazine

Recipes: Three Italian desserts for Mother?s Day
Style Watch

Nine Mother?s Day gift ideas from New England boutiques

sports

Globe writers choose their favorite ? and least favorite ? MLB ballparks

Thoughts on a big loss for the US women?s soccer team and other sports topics

NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to United States due to coronavirus pandemic

metro

State Police put more patrols on the road as speeding citations increase

Senior shopping hours come with their own anxiety

Police probe vandalism spree at Randolph church

Nation

Trump administration coronavirus models predict near doubling of daily death toll by June

The common denominator in several coronavirus efforts? MIT?s Bob Langer

This statistic is giving people a glimmer of hope about the Massachusetts coronavirus pandemic

World

With more than two dozen deaths, London bus drivers fear coronavirus risk

Misery of Italy?s migrants grows not from virus but lockdown

Across the globe, cities slowly emerging from quarantine face ?new normal?

politics

Report: China hid coronavirus? severity to hoard supplies

New York hospital lobby?s power stretches to DC in stimulus battle

Joe Biden gets backing of key Latina activist Dolores Huerta

business

Andy Lack, longtime NBC News and MSNBC executive, steps down from chairmanship

Treasury says April-June borrowing will be a record $2.99 trillion

J.Crew files for Chapter 11 as pandemic chokes retail sector

lifestyle

James Beard Foundation announces nominees for 2020 awards

Stephenie Meyer announces the ?Twilight? companion ?Midnight Sun.' Finally.

?Jeopardy? is rerunning its GOAT tournament. Would winner Ken Jennings ever do it all again?

marijuana

Trump administration could let researchers study marijuana dispensary products, scientist argues

Feds sue company over claims its CBD products can treat coronavirus and cancer

Montana judge rejects proposal for electronic signature gathering for recreational pot issues

opinion

The heat on Biden shows no signs of dissipating

Can We Flatten The Curve Without Crushing Our Mental Health?

Postcards from the pandemic

food & dining

Where to get takeout and delivery this weekend, from caviar to nachos and beer

When love smells like garlic, tomato sauce, and cheese

It wasn?t just takeout; it was a reminder of what restaurants do best

travel

Give a mom a getaway, and something to look forward to

Maine moxie keeps chefs from getting ?Chopped?

Boston secrets, a North Pole splurge, and pain remedies for travel

Books

Chapter 4: The man in the chair

Chapter 3: Taking his chance

Chapter 2: Close pursuit

Movies

In the new Netflix documentary ?Becoming,? Michelle Obama is front and center

Taika Waititi to direct new ?Star Wars? film

Once blacklisted, Lee Grant went on to win Oscars and make documentaries

Television

There?s much more to Hulu than ?Handmaid?

Mindy Kaling?s funny, touching ?Never Have I Ever? deserves a second season

Michelle Obama, unplugged (kinda) in Netflix?s ?Becoming? documentary

music

No Dead & Company shows at Fenway this summer, but fans can still get their fill

40 songs about the coronavirus pandemic

Allston music venue Great Scott closes after 44 years

Theater/Dance

How will the performing arts emerge from this crisis? Five leaders ponder the way forward

Barrington Stage plans an August production, with social distancing

American Repertory Theater, Harvard health researchers to collaborate on a path forward for theater

globe local

Plymouth County Commissioners ignore criticism, move ahead on doling out $90 million in coronavirus aid

Grand opening interrupted: For new businesses during pandemic, the road ahead is steep

Should Massachusetts approve a proposal to set aside a portion of the state capital budget for public arts projects?

Obituaries

Algerian singer Idir, a Berber icon, has died in Paris

Sam Lloyd, ?Scrubs? actor, dies at 56

Dr. Elinor Fosdick Downs, memoirist and early World Health Organization physician, dies at 108