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Emergency service personnel inspected the damage inside the city hall building in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Tuesday.

Russian forces hit TV tower in Kyiv; Zelensky vows ‘nobody will forget’ bombardment of Kharkiv

Russian forces bombarded the central square in Ukraine’s second-largest city and other civilian sites Tuesday in what the country’s president condemned as a blatant campaign of terror by Moscow. “Nobody will forgive. Nobody will forget,” vowed President Volodymyr Zelensky.

What’s been confirmed as Russia attacks Ukraine? Sorting fact, disinformation.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Russia kills 5 in attack on Kyiv TV tower

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Russia kills 5 in attack on Kyiv TV tower
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Updated: This map shows where Russia has struck Ukraine
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Both parties to rally around urgent aid for Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked to each other during their meeting in Beijing, China on Feb. 4.

There is one nation that could tip the scales on the war in Ukraine. So far, it hasn’t tried to.

As Russia is increasingly cut off from the rest of the world, China is the one place Russia can go for assistance.

‘A crisis usually enhances a president’: Ukraine gives Biden opportunity to lead at State of the Union address as poll numbers sag

President Biden’s speech Tuesday night offers him the opportunity to reset his struggling presidency, analysts say, and to rally the nation in the face of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mass. delegation invites virtual guests to Biden address to highlight child care, infrastructure priorities Here's how you can watch the State of the Union address tonight

A flamethrower was among 211 firearms that Burrillville police and ATF agents seized from the home of Ronald A. Andruchuk on Feb. 25.

One man, more than 200 guns, and a neighborhood on edge

The shooting didn’t stop. Ronald Armand Andruchuk didn’t respond to police when they tried to contact him, even when they could tell he was home.

Massive cargo ship carrying cars bound for Rhode Island sinks in mid-Atlantic

A large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the United States sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship’s manager and the Portuguese navy said.

On first day of fare-free bus pilot, Wu boards 29 bus for celebratory ride

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu boarded a free bus ride Tuesday morning, launching a two-year pilot program of fare-free buses on three routes.

Federal appeals court allows case against Newton District Court judge to proceed

Lawyers for Judge Shelley Joseph and her courtroom deputy, Wesley MacGregor, had argued that the prosecution of their case is unconstitutional and that Joseph is protected from federal prosecution under judicial immunity, according to court documents.

Quincy man ordered held without bail on murder, armed robbery charges in slaying of Weymouth High School student

Jaivon J. Harris,18, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of murder, armed robbery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy. Not guilty pleas were entered to the charges and Harris was ordered held without bail.

Masks no longer required on school buses or vans for K-12 students, state health officials say

State public health officials said Tuesday that Massachusetts school children no longer have to mask up on their buses, as the impact of the Omicron surge earlier this winter continues to recede further.

Paula Marcoux, author of "Cooking with Fire"

Warming foods and beverages to get you through the rest of winter

We asked a handful of local food folks what they like to eat or drink (or dream of) on frigid days. Here's what they said.

Aidan McGee will open The Dubliner across from Boston City Hall this spring.

Aidan McGee brings modern Irish food to City Hall Plaza: ‘We’re not just all about potatoes’

Raise a glass at The Dubliner, opening this spring.

What does the future hold for J.C. Jackson?

Matt Cassel knows what the franchise tag process is all about. And he has some advice for J.C. Jackson.

Cassel knows his situation differs from Jackson, but when asked if he had any advice for the cornerback, he says Jackson should think long term.

Opinion

A woman holds a baby as people struggle on stairways after a last minute change of the departure platform for a Lviv-bound train in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Explosions and gunfire that have disrupted life since the invasion began last week appeared to subside around Kyiv overnight, as Ukrainian and Russian delegations met Monday on Ukraine's border with Belarus.

Another new world order quickly takes shape as Ukraine war rages on

In just the space of the few days since Russia invaded its democratic neighbor, decades’ worth of geopolitical assumptions have changed.

IDEAS | JON MAEL

The woman whose subversive writing spurred the American Revolution

Naomi Oreskes, Colleen Lanier-Christensen, Hannah Conway, and Ashton Macfarlane

The Supreme Court case that could limit the EPA’s power to fight climate change

Trump embodies what he says is the biggest danger — ‘people from within’

Rachelle G. Cohen

War in Ukraine, an awakening at home

Butter miso noodles with chicken and vegetables from Dumpling Daughter.

PROJECT TAKEOUT

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Man and woman facing charges after two children found near 100 needles in Manchester, N.H., apartment

A man and a woman are facing criminal charges after police found two young children surrounded by more than 100 syringes in a Manchester, N.H. residence last month, authorities said.

Wu says she’ll wind down Boston’s urban renewal districts. Here’s what that means.

Mayor Michelle Wu says she’ll phase out urban renewal districts that have given the BPDA powers of eminent domain in parts of Boston for decades.

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Chris Doughty picks former lawmaker as running mate

Wrentham Republican Chris Doughty plucked former state Representative Kate Campanale as his running mate, anchoring his campaign for Massachusetts governor in the establishment wing of the Republican party.

The Rev. Miniard Culpepper to announce run for state Senate after two decades at HUD

The Rev. Miniard Culpepper will announce his run for the state Senate Tuesday, a move that followed his decision to retire as regional counsel for the nation’s housing authority.

Driver of mail truck that crashed into Charles River in Weston cited for speeding

“We are citing the driver for excessive speed and a marked lanes violation, both of which are civil infractions,” Procopio said. “The investigation is ongoing to determine if any other charges are warranted.”

MLB labor dispute

MLB extends deadline to reach deal to 5 p.m. as players, owners inch closer

The extra time offers no guarantee that a new collective bargaining agreement can be struck and that a delay to the start of the regular season can be avoided.

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Preston Settles, a Newton teenager who collapsed during a high school basketball game, died Sunday, ending a 22-day fight for life.

Preston Settles, Newton teenager who collapsed during basketball game, died Sunday after 22-day fight for life

Whether at the basketball court, hockey rink, or football field, Settles was a “grinder” with a deep reservoir of “grit and tenacity,” traits the 15-year-old also displayed during his three-week fight for life that ended Sunday night, his family said.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Federal audit slams local districts and Mass. education department’s oversight of emergency aid

Massachusetts schools opened their doors four years ago to over 6,000 students from Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands who were fleeing devastation caused by hurricanes. Districts picked up millions in extra federal aid, but a recent audit raises questions about misspending.

What does the dire new UN climate report mean for New England?

The region is on the front lines of the climate crisis, threatened in particular by rising seas and extreme temperatures.

Whodunit? A list of the suspects in the Gardner Museum heist.

The crime has spawned countless theories involving a dizzying array of suspects, including local petty criminals with Mafia ties and a Hollywood screenwriter. Here is a list.

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Culture & Lifestyle

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6 takeaways from the ‘Euphoria’ season 2 finale

Martie Maguire, left, Emily Robison and Natalie Maines of The Chicks, appear in a 2020 photo.

Chicks announce 2022 tour with a stop in Mass. on July 5

Alex Ness (NessGraphics), artist and curator of the "New Horizons" NFT show, and David Paredes, who produced it, in Pellas Gallery on Newbury Street.

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Aoife O'Donovan

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Jeneé Osterheldt

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Demonstrators in Boston march during a rally in support of Ukraine on Feb. 27.

Rachelle G. Cohen

War in Ukraine, an awakening at home

An abortion-rights activist with the message above her eyebrows that reads in Spanish: "My body, my decision" attends a rally outside the Colombian Constitutional Court while judges continue discussions on the decriminalization of abortion in Bogota, Feb. 9. The court ruled on Feb. 21 that women can get abortions until the 24th week of pregnancy without any permits from lawyers or doctors.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Latin America moves forward in legalizing abortion as the US rolls back access. What gives?

Climate activists rally outside as the Supreme Court hears from coal companies and their partisan allies who are trying to gut the Clean Air Act and block climate action on Monday in Washington, DC.

Naomi Oreskes, Colleen Lanier-Christensen, Hannah Conway, and Ashton Macfarlane

The Supreme Court case that could limit the EPA’s power to fight climate change

A convoy of military trucks parked in a street in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, the territory controlled by pro-Russian militants in eastern Ukraine.

Richard N. Haass

How the world can influence Putin’s fateful choices in Ukraine

LGBTQ advocates, medical and health care professionals, and parents of transgender children rally at the Texas State Capitol in May 2021 to stop proposed legislation that would criminalize gender-affirming care. Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state's child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for children as "child abuse."

Republicans aren’t waging “culture wars.” They’re trying to abolish LGBTQ existence.

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona, Spain.

IDEAS | MICHAEL MURPHY

What Paul Farmer taught me about ‘dignity construction’ in health care

Metro

Masks no longer required on school buses or vans for K-12 students, state health officials say

State public health officials said Tuesday that Massachusetts school children no longer have to mask up on their buses, as the impact of the Omicron surge earlier this winter continues to recede further.

On first day of fare-free bus pilot, Wu boards 29 bus for celebratory ride

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu boarded a free bus ride Tuesday morning, launching a two-year pilot program of fare-free buses on three routes.

Quincy man ordered held without bail on murder, armed robbery charges in slaying of Weymouth High School student

Jaivon J. Harris,18, was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of murder, armed robbery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy. Not guilty pleas were entered to the charges and Harris was ordered held without bail.

GOP gubernatorial hopeful Chris Doughty picks former lawmaker as running mate

Wrentham Republican Chris Doughty plucked former state Representative Kate Campanale as his running mate, anchoring his campaign for Massachusetts governor in the establishment wing of the Republican party.

Sports

Matt Ryan finished his college career at Chattanooga.

Three things to know about Matt Ryan, the Celtics’ new two-way player

Ryan, a 6-7 guard who most recently played for the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League, signed with the Celtics Monday.

Donning No. 4, senior captain Bobby Falvey has been a two-way threat on the blue line for a formidable team.

MIAA BOYS' HOCKEY TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Breaking down the state boys’ hockey tournament, Divisions 1-4

For the first time since 1990, there will be no Super 8 tournament, making it more challenging for top public schools to run the gauntlet of parochial powers.

Vermont should be too much to handle for the rest of the competition in America East.

men's college basketball notebook

Previewing this week’s men’s college basketball conference tournaments

This is Part 3 of the season — the lead-up to Selection Sunday — and there is plenty of action around the country.

Matt Cassel knows what the franchise tag process is all about. And he has some advice for J.C. Jackson.

NFL Scouting Combine

Patriots have holes to fill. Here are five prospects to watch at the NFL Scouting Combine.

MLB labor dispute

MLB extends deadline to reach deal to 5 p.m. as players, owners inch closer

Business

US, other countries agrees to release 60 million barrels of reserve oil

The International Energy Agency said the aim was to send “a unified and strong message to global oil markets that there will be no shortfall as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.”

Massive cargo ship carrying cars bound for Rhode Island sinks in mid-Atlantic

A large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the United States sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship’s manager and the Portuguese navy said.

INNOVATION BEAT

Local tech VC gives cash to refugees at Ukrainian border

Free market think tank Pioneer Institute launches legal group

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‘Health equity tourists’: How white scholars are colonizing research on health disparities

A STAT investigation shows that researchers with little or no background or training in health equity research are rushing in to scoop up grants and publish papers.

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DISTANCED: Pandemic stories of Black life in the rural South

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The Parenting Issue

Kids produce endless stuff. How do you decide what to save?

The Parenting Issue

My daughter had colic and her endless crying made me feel like a failure

The complications of calling the police about loud music from the neighbors

Frederick Douglass

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do in and around Boston, Feb. 28 - March 6

metro

In this undated photo provided by the Portuguese Navy on Feb. 18, smoke billowed from the burning Felicity Ace car transport ship as seen from the Portuguese Navy NPR Setubal ship southeast of the mid-Atlantic Portuguese Azores Islands.

Massive cargo ship carrying cars bound for Rhode Island sinks in mid-Atlantic

Lexington Historical Society showcases a favorite treat with ‘A Taste for Chocolate’

Man arrested in Mattapan on weapon charge after allegedly bringing gun to Encore Boston Harbor casino, police say

sports

World Taekwondo has withdrawn Russia President Vladimir Putin’s (cener) honorary black belt.

World Taekwondo takes away Putin’s black belt over Ukraine invasion

Russia excluded from skating as sporting sanctions increase

Jake DeBrusk’s hot streak continues with a natural hat trick in Bruins’ rout of Kings

business

Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda

Disney will pause theatrical movie releases in Russia

Broad prevails in crucial ruling over CRISPR licensing

politics

Avaaz billboards called to "END PUTIN'S WAR" outside United Nations headquarters ahead of an emergency session of the UN General Assembly related to Russia's attack on Ukraine on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in New York. Two million people have signed an open letter to all governments calling for far-reaching sanctions against Russia.

Both parties to rally around urgent aid for Ukraine

How to watch tonight’s State of the Union

GOP leaders condemn Greene and Gosar’s appearances at white nationalist conference

Nation

Avaaz billboards called to "END PUTIN'S WAR" outside United Nations headquarters ahead of an emergency session of the UN General Assembly related to Russia's attack on Ukraine on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in New York. Two million people have signed an open letter to all governments calling for far-reaching sanctions against Russia.

Both parties to rally around urgent aid for Ukraine

140 million Americans have had coronavirus, according to blood tests analyzed by CDC

Ukrainians deal with ‘double crisis’ of war and threat of diseases like COVID-19

World

A girl drew at a table set up in the bomb shelter at the Okhmadet Children's Hospital on Tuesday in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russia kills 5 in attack on Kyiv TV tower

US, other countries agrees to release 60 million barrels of reserve oil

Ukrainians deal with ‘double crisis’ of war and threat of diseases like COVID-19

opinion

He said, Xi said

How the world can influence Putin’s fateful choices in Ukraine

Cassellius got one thing right: Every Boston student needs a library

lifestyle

Paula Marcoux, author of "Cooking with Fire"

Warming foods and beverages to get you through the rest of winter

Recipe: The viral culinary sensation called custard yogurt toast is insanely easy and delicious

Too chicken to ski? Go to The Hatchery instead.

food & dining

Paula Marcoux, author of "Cooking with Fire"

Warming foods and beverages to get you through the rest of winter

Too chicken to ski? Go to The Hatchery instead.

Recipe: The viral culinary sensation called custard yogurt toast is insanely easy and delicious

travel

Street art welcomes visitors to Jackson Ward, the neighborhood that has been called both the Harlem of the South and Black Wall Street.

Exploring and celebrating the uplifting Black stories from Richmond’s painful past

Flowers in Worcester, safety on the slopes, and gear in its rightful place

Where the boys went: Shifting demands transform spring break

Arts

Alex Ness (NessGraphics), artist and curator of the "New Horizons" NFT show, and David Paredes, who produced it, in Pellas Gallery on Newbury Street.

‘New Horizons’ at Pellas Gallery brings NFTs to Newbury Street

When artist moms team up with their artist children, playful ideas are born

Banksy would probably hate ‘The Art of Banksy’ — but that doesn’t mean you have to

Books

Caught in the trap of chronic illness

On rural America

Julie Otsuka reads for language more than plot

Movies

Robert Pattinson in "The Batman."

A quite dark Dark Knight: Robert Pattinson stars in ‘The Batman’

Vote for your favorite Batman

For ‘The Batman’ director Matt Reeves, Robert Pattinson was ‘the only choice’

Television

From left, Maude Apatow as Lexi, Zendaya as Rue, Barbie Ferreira as Kat, Alexa Demie as Maddy, and Sydney Sweeney as Cassie.

6 takeaways from the ‘Euphoria’ season 2 finale

Shows about fraud and scams are enticing viewers

This week’s TV: Biden’s first State of the Union, the Lakers in the ’80s, and our obsession with frauds

music

Martie Maguire, left, Emily Robison and Natalie Maines of The Chicks, appear in a 2020 photo.

Chicks announce 2022 tour with a stop in Mass. on July 5

Aoife O’Donovan’s fulfilling long-distance relationship with ‘Age of Apathy’

Neil Diamond sells entire song catalog to Universal Music Group

Theater/Dance

Cirque du Soleil's "Crystal" combines aerial artistry with on-ice acrobatics.

Cirque du Soleil bringing its ice show ‘Crystal’ to Amherst and Boston

Sankofa Danzafro takes on the ‘Accommodating Lie’

Singing out, and speaking out, in ArtsEmerson’s ‘Dreaming Zenzile’

globe local

The Cacao Tree by Mark Catesby. Artists explored the new world and created works illustrating the cacao plant, where chocolate comes from.

Lexington Historical Society showcases a favorite treat with ‘A Taste for Chocolate’

Markey: Economic sanctions will hurt Russia over long term

How Roberts v. City of Boston set a precedent to uphold racial segregation in schools

Obituaries

Senator Dianne Feinstein, right, smiles next to husband Richard Blum at an election night event in San Francisco.

Richard Blum, husband of California Senator Dianne Feinstein, dies

Legal Sea Foods founder George Berkowitz dies at 97

Bappi Lahiri, India’s ‘Disco King,’ dies at 69