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Crisis in Ukraine deepens as Russia intensifies its attack

Russian forces increased their shelling as food, water, heat, and medicine grew increasingly scarce in areas of Ukraine. A third round of talks ended with a Ukrainian official saying there had been minor progress toward establishing safe corridors that would allow civilians to escape.
What to know on Russia’s war in Ukraine

As war rages, Russian businesses in Boston fear a backlash
Businesses owned by Russian immigrants in the Boston area say they’ve received blowback, but they are fiercely opposed to the war in Ukraine.

A photo of Ukrainian civilians killed in a Russian mortar strike highlights the toll of war

A photo of a fleeing young family dead on a street outside Kyiv as a result of a Russian mortar strike has become a symbol of the plight of refugees and the toll the war has wreaked on Ukrainian civilians trying to reach safety.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

US assures nervous Baltics of NATO protection against Russia

Gas prices are soaring. Here’s why.
Even though the US buys relatively little Russian oil, the prospect of the West halting purchases has rattled markets that were already pumped up by pandemic-era inflation.

Larry Edelman: Remember this photograph the next time you put gas in your car

Stocks closed sharply down on Monday after oil prices surged

Analysis

With Ukraine under attack, suddenly Trump’s first impeachment is much more relevant

New clarity over Trump’s first impeachment raises questions about his political future.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
A pregnant counselor with medical conditions asked to work remotely. Then the Bourne superintendent fired her.
By refusing her request to work remotely, Bourne Public Schools violated federal and state laws that protect disabled and pregnant workers, a school counselor contends.

Black law student in Rhode Island says deputy mistook her for a defendant
In a viral TikTok video, a law student representing a client said a deputy questioned her as she tried to enter a courtroom last week in Providence, Rhode Island.

In its first COVID-19 data report since Friday, Mass. reports 1,694 confirmed cases; 22 deaths reported on Friday

Boston police officer charged with intimidating sergeant detective who was investigating his residency status

A Boston police officer was arrested Sunday for allegedly intimidating and harassing a sergeant detective looking into his possible violation of the department’s residency requirement for employees, according to legal filings.
A database of 10 years of Boston Police disciplinary action

They’ve been ghosted, lied to, and worse. Now hundreds of Boston women are sharing their online dating horror stories.

In the age of Tinder and TikTok, so-called whisper networks — spaces where women talk privately about their dating experiences and sometimes warn others to steer clear of creepy or dangerous men — have flourished online.
patriots

Patriots release linebacker Kyle Van Noy ahead of NFL free agency period

The move nearly doubles New England’s available salary-cap space to approximately $9 million.

‘I bet 1500 total I don’t have a gambling problem’: Calvin Ridley reacts to suspension on his Twitter account

Ridley stepped away from football after Week 8 to deal with mental health concerns. During that time, Ridley reportedly “placed multi-legged parlay bets” involving three, five and eight games which included the Falcons to win.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Putin’s petro-dollars fund his war machine. Halting the flow helps Ukraine.

Planes from Poland and a new lend-lease program can also aid the war effort.
Darlene Lombos and Ayanna Pressley

Economic justice is racial justice

Joan Vennochi

Rosemarie Sansone and the bridge to a better Boston

Jean Hynes

How the financial services industry can impact retirement

Lorna Sabbia

Longer lifespans require secure financial futures

The Globe turns 150

150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.
A note from CEO Linda Henry and publisher John Henry Globe editor Brian McGrory reflects on the work of earlier generations of journalists, and the work still to come Explore the full feature ⟶

150 of the Globe’s most significant front pages

Comparing a view of Boston’s skyline from 1848 to now

Can you solve this crossword puzzle from 1917?

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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health

5 places we supported this week

Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.
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More recent stories

It’s worse than we thought: 15 numbers that show we’re not prepared for climate change
The UN's massive new climate report shows us the climate crisis is upon us and that the world has utterly failed to prepare. Here are some key facts and figures pulled from its 3,600 pages.

New Hampshire House Democratic leader Robert Cushing dies
A leader in progressive causes and fierce opponent to the death penalty, he had prostate cancer.

One dead, two wounded in shooting outside Iowa high school
One person was killed and two others were critically wounded in a shooting outside an Iowa school, authorities said Monday.

Supreme Court rejects Cosby case appeal, TV star remains free
The US Supreme Court rejected a bid by Pennsylvania prosecutors to reinstate Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction Monday.

Here are some key takeaways from the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference
Sports betting was a big topic at the conference this weekend, along with the future of the non-fungible token market and Gen Z fans.

Rockland man sentenced to life in prison for 2018 murder of estranged wife
Allen Warner, 51, was found guilty of murder and other charges following a seven-day trial in the death of 48-year-old Shana Warner in Marshfield, the Plymouth district attorney’s office said.

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In Boston, a constant of New England winter proliferates: ‘endless’ potholes

It’s peak pothole season in Boston and city workers are delivering the most elementary of city services: making sure the streets are drivable.

Boston hospitals to participate in national study of long COVID
Nationally, 15 research groups studying adults aim to recruit 17,680 participants, with about 900 of them in the Boston area.

SHIRLEY LEUNG
Making that back-to-the-office hybrid actually work won’t be easy
Employers may find reopening the office a lot harder than it was to send everyone home in March 2020 because the pandemic has fundamentally changed our relationship with work.

‘Crazy busy’: College dining hall workers say they’re serving more meals with less help
Labor issues and unprecedented admissions have left Northeastern, MIT, Harvard, and Emerson with staffing shortages in dining halls.

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Culture & Lifestyle

The songs these 11 Bostonians play to chase the winter blahs

THEATER

In ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,’ domestic affairs with a light touch

A list of books that can help you understand the crisis in Ukraine

Culture bender, anyone? As Boston comes back to life, tell us what you’re planning to do.

Special Projects

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

Under the wheel

This is the story of Anthony Pledger and his mother, of Anthony’s lives and deaths, of Anthony and me.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Victims of sexual harassment on college campuses deserve independent investigations

Jean Hynes

How the financial services industry can impact retirement

Lorna Sabbia

Longer lifespans require secure financial futures

Brooks Tingle

Health, longevity, and the goals of financial industries

EDITORIAL

Harmony Montgomery case cries out for changes

IDEAS | ELIZABETH SVOBODA

The heroes without capes in Ukraine

Metro

Rockland man sentenced to life in prison for 2018 murder of estranged wife

Allen Warner, 51, was found guilty of murder and other charges following a seven-day trial in the death of 48-year-old Shana Warner in Marshfield, the Plymouth district attorney’s office said.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

A pregnant counselor with medical conditions asked to work remotely. Then the Bourne superintendent fired her.

By refusing her request to work remotely, Bourne Public Schools violated federal and state laws that protect disabled and pregnant workers, a school counselor contends.

Boston activist under scrutiny by federal grand jury

A Boston community organizer who rose to prominence after rallying thousands to protest the killing of George Floyd is under federal investigation for possible misuse of donations to her nonprofit, Violence in Boston Inc., according to three people briefed on the probe.

New Hampshire House Democratic leader Robert Cushing dies

A leader in progressive causes and fierce opponent to the death penalty, he had prostate cancer.

Sports

Celtics

Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca was unable to lure Mike Krzyzewski to Boston, but the legendary Duke coach still left an imprint on the franchise

Krzyzewski may have turned down Pagliuca’s overtures nearly 20 years ago, but his connection to the Celtics strengthened over time.
Ben Volin | On Football

Video of throwing away trash got EJ Perry the attention, but his performance at the NFL Combine really turned heads

The Brown quarterback and Andover native cleaned up in some statistical measurements.
Sports Log

Cavaliers All-Star Jarrett Allen out indefinitely with broken finger

Cleveland's star center may have injured his hand attempting to block a shot at the rim.
NFL

‘I bet 1500 total I don’t have a gambling problem’: Calvin Ridley reacts to suspension on his Twitter account

red sox

Alex Cora and his staff are ready for work in Fort Myers — but have no Red Sox to coach

celtics

Celtics as NBA title favorites? That’s what one projection says

Business

EPA rule would make heavy trucks cut smog, soot pollution

The proposal released Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency would require the industry to cut smog-and-soot-forming nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90 percent per truck over current standards by 2031.

Employer practices limit workers’ choices and wages, US study argues

The report, released Monday by the Treasury Department, contends that employers often face little competition for their workers, allowing them to pay substantially less than they would otherwise.

Public transit gets $3.7 billion to woo riders, adopt green fleets

Boston weather-tech startup calls off deal to go public

magazine
150th Anniversary

How a Globe reporter made a Beatles fan's dream come true

150th Anniversary

The editorial cartoons that won Paul Szep acclaim -- and got him sued

150th anniversary

Advice from the 1930s on problems with a mother-in-law, plus bad table manners

150th anniversary

Nine letters to the editor of the Globe, over more than a century

metro

COVID test stockpile is enough for half of state’s population

Black law student in Rhode Island says deputy mistook her for a defendant

In its first COVID-19 data report since Friday, Mass. reports 1,694 confirmed cases; 22 deaths reported on Friday

sports

Falcons WR Calvin Ridley suspended for 2022 season for betting on NFL games

It’s too early for Bruins to think about their first-round playoff opponent

Here’s a simple explanation of the underlying reasons behind the baseball labor dispute

business

The real price of war

Moderna erases $52b in value as rout deepens to 50%

Warning: Never do what this retired rector did. It cost him $8,500.

politics

Supreme Court says 10 burglaries can count as one offense

With Ukraine under attack, suddenly Trump’s first impeachment is much more relevant

Florida to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy kids

Nation

Supreme Court says 10 burglaries can count as one offense

Supreme Court rejects Cosby case appeal, TV star remains free

With Ukraine under attack, suddenly Trump’s first impeachment is much more relevant

World

US assures nervous Baltics of NATO protection against Russia

‘No wavering’: After turning to Putin, Xi faces hard wartime choices for China

Crisis in Ukraine deepens as Russia intensifies its attack

opinion

Taiwan remains determined to defend its sovereignty

Harmony Montgomery case cries out for changes

Pushing back against indoctrination at UMass Boston

lifestyle

They’ve been ghosted, lied to, and worse. Now hundreds of Boston women are sharing their online dating horror stories.

Lady Gaga announces long-awaited stadium tour with a stop at Fenway Park

From her Nonna’s kitchen in Italy to Project Pasta in Rhode Island

food & dining

From her Nonna’s kitchen in Italy to Project Pasta in Rhode Island

At Judy’s Bay in Cambridge, find fish, flights, and a fireplace

‘Perfect Lobster Salad’ and six more favorite recipes from Globe readers

travel

‘We’re calling this a catastrophic event’: Collapsed section of Newport Cliff Walk was not an ‘area of concern,’ city says

It’s ‘The Gilded Age’ in real life: Welcome to Newport

How to immerse yourself in ‘The Gilded Age’ of New York, or at least get a glimpse of it

Arts

Museum of Science launches climate change initiative with art installation, new exhibits

‘I felt like I had to be there,’ says photographer Lisa Kessler, who documented aftermath of clergy sexual abuse crisis in Boston

At the ICA, Napoleon Jones-Henderson lets tapestry do the talking

Books

A list of books that can help you understand the crisis in Ukraine

Unmasking Lincoln’s assassin

He likes books that blur genre boundaries

Movies

Mitchell Ryan, who played the villain in ‘Lethal Weapon,’ dies at 88

Eliza Dushku attends White House ceremony as Biden signs bill ending forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases

Which actor played Batman best? The votes are in, and we have a winner.

Television

This week’s TV: Renée Zellweger as a killer, the return of ‘Upload,’ and Andy Warhol’s diaries

‘SNL’ mocks Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Laura Ingraham

Eliza Dushku attends White House ceremony as Biden signs bill ending forced arbitration in sexual assault, harassment cases

music

The songs these 11 Bostonians play to chase the winter blahs

Itzhak Perlman in his own words at Music Worcester

Bohemian rhapsodies: Joshua Bell and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Theater/Dance

In ‘Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End,’ domestic affairs with a light touch

Andrei Belgrader, director who influenced future stars, dies at 75

Magnificent moves by women in Boston Ballet’s ‘ChoreograpHER’

globe local

Funeral arrangements announced for State Trooper Tamar Bucci

‘This is a godless war:’ Boston protesters march against war in Ukraine

Medford High students speak out for Ukraine and its children

Obituaries

New Hampshire House Democratic leader Robert Cushing dies

Mitchell Ryan, who played the villain in ‘Lethal Weapon,’ dies at 88

Andrei Belgrader, director who influenced future stars, dies at 75