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Baker administration calls for Mass. elementary students to be in school five days a week in April, with older students to follow

Governor Charlie Baker and state education officials on Tuesday called for elementary school students to return to in-person learning five days a week in April, with older students to follow, a move that will likely ignite passions across the state.
Concern, questions mark reaction to education commissioner’s calls for reopening

Mass. reports 32,428 new COVID-19 vaccinations
State public health officials, in a separate report Tuesday, announced 1,114 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the state’s total to 541,908. The department also reported 30 new confirmed coronavirus deaths, bringing the state’s total to 15,564.

Expert outlines 5 possible reasons for the pandemic weakening — and why we need to ‘stay humble’ Moderna and Pfizer say big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon Vaccine news and resources

Mass. making progress on vaccinations, but lack of supply ‘tremendously anxiety-provoking,’ Baker says

These 3 charts offer clues to what might happen next in Mass. coronavirus pandemic

Tiger Woods undergoing surgery after suffering leg injuries in California single-car crash
Woods had to be removed from his vehicle using the “jaws of life” and was transported to a local hospital, but a police spokesman said his injuries were not considered life-threatening.

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Smith College president denies former employee’s claim of hostile environment for white workers
The message came after a staff member resigned while claiming in her own public letter that she had experienced discrimination as a white person.

Former state lawmaker David Nangle will plead guilty to federal fraud charges
Nangle is giving up his right to appeal his conviction and may not challenge a prison sentence of 30 months or less. He may also be forced to give up assets used in his offenses or obtained as a result of them.

Boston leaders mark milestone in construction of $125 million Boston Arts Academy facility

The final steel beam was placed Tuesday at the new building on Ipswich Street, which is expected to be completed and opened in fall 2022.

Opinion

Grading Massachusetts on COVID-19 vaccination
Renée Graham

Hypocritical Republicans suddenly care about ‘temperament’

After ignoring years of their former president’s mean tweets, GOP senators are now holding a woman of color to a more punishing standard.
Scot Lehigh

The sad American truths the pandemic has revealed
Robert Hecht and Shan Soe-Lin

Massachusetts’ vaccination rate is at risk of stalling out
LETTERS

Between mass vaccination sites and local centers, Mass. strains to find the right fit
Marcela García

The Biden administration is deporting hundreds of Haitians to a country mired in political chaos

Project takeout: Get takeout. Save restaurants you love.
Ordering dinner will help small local businesses survive the pandemic. But that’s just the start.

Restaurants we supported this week Learn more about Project Takeout

The Black history I carry with me

A Beautiful Resistance — a special project from the Globe's culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt — is celebrating Black History Month by amplifying local stories of change-makers and the people inspired by them.

ALS research lab is the latest life science group to call Watertown home
In need of more space, the nonprofit has relocated from Kendall Square.

Pharma plant under construction in Devens is latest in a string of facilities to make biologic drugs
Operations at the 244,000-square-foot facility will focus on cell therapy technology.

With new grand jury, Justice Department revives investigation into death of George Floyd

A new federal grand jury has been empaneled in Minneapolis and the Justice Department has called new witnesses as part of its investigation of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who will go on trial in state court next month on a murder charge for the death of George Floyd, according to two people with direct knowledge of the investigation.

R.I.’s vaccine approach has reduced hospitalizations, but missed populations of color
But more work is needed to reach diverse populations. Only 7 percent of Rhode Islanders who received a COVID-19 vaccine were Latino, and just 3 percent were Black.

Beat poet, publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies
Poet, publisher, and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti, who helped launch and perpetuate the Beat movement, has died. He was 101.

A Beautiful Resistance | Jeneé Osterheldt
The Black history I carry with me: Colette Greenstein
Colette Greenstein is an entertainment publicist as well as a contributing A&E writer for the Bay State Banner.

Former state lawmaker David Nangle will plead guilty to federal fraud charges
Nangle is giving up his right to appeal his conviction and may not challenge a prison sentence of 30 months or less. He may also be forced to give up assets used in his offenses or obtained as a result of them.

No charges against officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death
Police officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing will not face criminal charges, according to a grand jury decision announced Tuesday.

Recommended reads

As US surpasses 500,000 COVID deaths, experts reflect on what could have been

The United States has reached a calamitous milestone that crystallizes a year of grief and anguish: 500,000 lives lost to COVID-19. Scientists said that while the pandemic has not been as deadly as it might have been, the US’s toll — the highest in the world — is far greater than it had to be.

Lonely, isolated COVID-19 patients get lifeline: Doctor creates pilot program for vaccinated hospital workers to sit with them
“This dying alone business just seemed so wrong from a human point of view,” Dr. Ben Moor said.

MUSEUMS
Once buried, a cache of images from Poland’s Lodz Ghetto emerges at the MFA
For decades, a survivor cherished and quietly guarded this rare set of photographs.

metro

Boston may sanction restaurant for COVID-19 violations at Republican event
A former state representative, congressional candidate and a few dozen others gathered at West on Centre for a “Lincoln’s Day Breakfast” event where many attendees appeared to be maskless, even in close quarters.

Newton officials investigate hateful letter sent to Brown Middle School employee

Boston police discover stolen AK-47 assault rifle, two other guns after East Boston shots fired incident

Sports

BRUINS
Two Bruins games vs. Flyers, one against Islanders change dates in latest NHL schedule update
Boston now will face Philadelphia April 5 at TD Garden and April 10 on the road, while a scheduled home date with New York moves back one night to April 15.

Michael Silverman

Red Sox’ Sam Kennedy’s Acies Acquisition files papers on next pursuit
Baseball notebook

Mariners doing damage control after Kevin Mather video

business

Manion to head lobbying for Mass Audubon
Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Beam Therapeutics acquires a biotech focused on drug delivery

Fed’s Powell: Recovery incomplete, high inflation unlikely

politics

Vilsack confirmed for second stint as US agriculture secretary
The former Iowa governor spent eight years leading the same department for former President Obama's entire administration. He was confirmed Tuesday on a 92-7 vote.

Senator Johnson pushes false claim that insurrectionists on Jan. 6 were ‘fake Trump protesters’ during hearing

Senator Johnson falsely suggests Trump supporters weren't to blame for Capitol attacks

lifestyle

Shoe designer Stuart Weitzman leads one-of-a-kind footwear course at MassArt
The world-renowned footwear designer and Haverhill native is bringing his expertise to the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in a six-session course called “Sole Connection: Footwear Design.”

SIPS

Celebrating the Irish poitín

THE CONFIDENT COOK

Recipe: Tuck roasted red peppers, fennel, mayo, and provolone into these hearty vegetarian grinders

arts

TELEVISION
As McDormand eyes a third Oscar, ‘Olive Kitteridge’ deserves another look
The actress gives one of her best performances in the 2014 miniseries, available on HBO and HBO Max.

A.Z. MADONNA

What would Beethoven think of climate change? Composer Iman Habibi has a few ideas

Hillary Clinton and novelist Louise Penny co-writing mystery novel

rhode island

CORONAVIRUS
R.I.’s vaccine approach has reduced hospitalizations, but missed populations of color
But more work is needed to reach diverse populations. Only 7 percent of Rhode Islanders who received a COVID-19 vaccine were Latino, and just 3 percent were Black.

RHODE MAP

Whitehouse is trying to move Raimondo’s confirmation along
R.I. BUSINESS

Lifespan, Care New England sign definitive agreement to create integrated health system with Brown University

Newton

Special Projects

A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Black History Month

A Beautiful Resistance, in a special collaboration with Reebok, celebrate Black History Month. Black Joy. Black Wellness. Black Futures.
See more from 'A Beautiful Resistance' Follow on Instagram

On the Street

In tackling the pandemic, Chelsea finds new strength

Brockton offers a gateway to a new generation

This time, Quincy Center’s revival looks legit

Revere was going through a revival before COVID-19. Can it stay on track?

See more from our business series ‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

More

Boston Globe launches ‘Fresh Start’ initiative: People can apply to have past coverage about them reviewed
Similar to “right to forget” programs that have cropped up across the country, the undertaking is meant to address the lasting impact that stories about past embarrassments, mistakes, or minor crimes, forever online, can have on a person’s life.

Last Words: Is death the great equalizer?
Quite the contrary, a Spotlight investigation shows. Death exposes in high relief the layers of inequities, in race and income, care and opportunity, that shape life down to its final hours. It is a truth the pandemic has only underscored — one hard to see, because it is so much easier to look away.

I knew getting prostate cancer at 48 would change me. I had no idea how much
For the past year, Mark Shanahan has been working on Mr. 80 Percent, a six-episode podcast miniseries about his experience with prostate cancer. It’s a deeply personal, sometimes harrowing, often funny story about a disease that affects millions of men. The heroes are his doctors and family, who put up with some appalling behavior. You’ll hear from both.

Comfort Zone

ASK MATTHEW

10 reader-approved TV shows for parents and tweens

We asked for suggestions, and from "Sherlock" to "Green Acres," readers responded.
COMFORT ZONE

Flock to these winter birding hot spots around Boston

Pete Gilmore, field trip coordinator for the Brookline Bird Club, shared his favorite local stops.
A.Z. MADONNA

What would Beethoven think of climate change? Composer Iman Habibi has a few ideas

Habibi's “Jeder Baum spricht” (”Every tree speaks”) is part of a new BSO Now program.
ASK MATTHEW

If you enjoyed ‘Your Honor,’ who am I to judge?

As a critic, I don’t pretend my opinions are the correct ones, or even the best ones; they’re just mine.
COMFORT ZONE

Tatiana de Rosnay on ‘Sarah’s Key,’ Boston memories, and her scary new novel

The author casts a wary eye on on the near-future in her new book, "Flowers of Darkness."
COMFORT ZONE

Stars to come out (remotely) for a new Boston clinic for homeless women

Renee Fleming, Laura Benanti, Cheyenne Jackson, Heather Headley, and others are slated to perform in a benefit for Health Care Without Walls.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Susan Hockfield and Ernest J. Moniz

George Shultz — an environmentalist and technologist ahead of his time
EDITORIAL

Restaurants don’t need indoor dining. They need a bailout.
Joan Vennochi

For Charlie Baker, ‘sorry’ is the hardest word
EDITORIAL

Despite census delays, accuracy must be the top goal of redistricting
EDITORIAL

Restaurants don’t need indoor dining. They need a bailout.
IDEAS | FRANK PASQUALE

Now that science fiction is reality, it’s time for new laws of robotics

STAT

The Road Ahead: Charting the pandemic over the next 12 months — and beyond
In this project, STAT describes 30 key moments, possible turning points that could steer the pandemic onto a different course or barometers for how the virus is reshaping our lives.

From a small N.C. town to big-city hospitals, how software infuses racism into U.S. health care
The racial bias can produce huge differences in assessing patients’ need for special care to manage conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or depression, a STAT investigation found.

Covid-19’s wintry mix: Dry indoor air helps the virus spread
The worry is not just that people might mingle more closely inside, but that the air they breathe will make the virus more dangerous.

In the Covid-19 death of a hospital food worker, a microcosm of the pandemic
The hospital's first employee to die of Covid-19 was a kitchen worker named Marie Deus — and her illness sparked a question. Why weren't bedside clinicians getting sick at the highest rates?

magazine
My Boston History

We loved ‘The Nutcracker.’ We rejoiced at ‘Black Nativity’
My Boston History

Why New Edition’s breakout success meant so much to kids like me growing up in Roxbury

Perspective

Small businesses need help. And it’s time for insurance companies to pay up
Cooking

Egg recipes for when you’re scrambling for dinner

sports

PGA Championship to cap attendance at 10,000

Even with no minor league season, Red Sox prospect Jarren Duran made strides in 2020

Tiger Woods undergoing surgery after suffering leg injuries in California single-car crash

metro

Former state lawmaker David Nangle will plead guilty to federal fraud charges

Mild weather is on the way this week as spring approaches

Newburyport resident plunges into bitterly cold Atlantic Ocean daily to fight addiction epidemic

Nation

With new grand jury, Justice Department revives investigation into death of George Floyd

Mass. reports 32,428 new COVID-19 vaccinations

Senate confirms Biden’s choice for UN ambassador

World

Prince Philip has infection, will stay in hospital, palace says

Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain

Vaccines sharply cut coronavirus hospitalization, UK studies show

politics

President Biden to visit storm-ravaged Texas on Friday

Senate confirms Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

GOP opposition to HHS pick Xavier Becerra grows, but Democrats say they’re unfazed

business

Pharma plant under construction in Devens is latest in a string of facilities to make biologic drugs

ALS research lab is the latest life science group to call Watertown home

Moderna and Pfizer say big jump in vaccine supply is coming soon

lifestyle

Recipe: Wake up sleepy winter taste buds with carrot and beet salad bowls with citrus dressing

Recipe: The classic Turkish trio of lamb, eggplant, and tomatoes comes together in the Ottoman dish Sultan’s Delight

Flock to these winter birding hot spots around Boston

marijuana

New Jersey governor signs laws to set up marijuana market

Newton marijuana store seeks end to appointment-only rule, as nearby competition grows

Should psychedelic drugs be decriminalized in Mass.? Advocates see opening

opinion

The sad American truths the pandemic has revealed

Between mass vaccination sites and local centers, Mass. strains to find the right fit

Massachusetts’ vaccination rate is at risk of stalling out

food & dining

Celebrating the Irish poitín

Recipe: The classic Turkish trio of lamb, eggplant, and tomatoes comes together in the Ottoman dish Sultan’s Delight

Recipe: Tuck roasted red peppers, fennel, mayo, and provolone into these hearty vegetarian grinders

travel

Ted Cruz: Poster child for bad travel decisions

Here’s why you should dust off those cross-country skis this winter

There is so much Black history in Providence, and still so much to learn

Books

Tatiana de Rosnay on ‘Sarah’s Key,’ Boston memories, and her scary new novel

Four Takes: On Hollywood

Small town, many stories in ‘American Delirium’

Movies

Netflix documentary to examine the man at the center of the college admissions scandal

Turning 40: 1981 at the movies

A justice speaks; justice is elusive; justice is sought

Television

As McDormand eyes a third Oscar, ‘Olive Kitteridge’ deserves another look

If you enjoyed ‘Your Honor,’ who am I to judge?

This week’s TV: Take-it-or-leave-it binges, ‘Mr. Soul!,’ and a bicoastal Golden Globes

music

What would Beethoven think of climate change? Composer Iman Habibi has a few ideas

Boston Calling canceled again amid the coronavirus pandemic

BSO picks Gail Samuel, longtime LA Philharmonic executive, as its first woman president and CEO

Theater/Dance

Stars to come out (remotely) for a new Boston clinic for homeless women

Amid the biotechs in Kendall Square, a place for dance

A Strindberg adaptation unfolds before an all-seeing camera in ‘Julia’

globe local

Newton officials investigate hateful letter sent to Brown Middle School employee

Colorado woman injured after crashing snowmobile into N.H. river

Coating of snow, rain coming to Mass. on Monday

Obituaries

Irvienne Goldson, health care ‘spirit warrior’ for women of color, dies at 60

Milford Graves, singular drummer and polymath, dies at 79

Arturo Di Modica, sculptor of Wall Street bull, dies at 80