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Major League Baseball players, owners agree to labor deal, ending 99-day lockout, pending ratification

A full 162-game schedule would begin April 7, with games to be made up on off-days, in doubleheaders, and at the end.
Analysis

What does MLB’s new labor deal mean for the Red Sox?

Number of COVID-19 deaths in Mass. will drop under state’s new counting method

Currently, Massachusetts records those who died within 60 days of diagnosis as having died from COVID. Under the new system, COVID deaths will be those that occur within 30 days of a diagnosis.
802 confirmed cases and 22 deaths. See today’s COVID-19 data report from Mass. US to extend mask mandate for transit through April 18 Mass. reports 1,345 new coronavirus cases among public school students and 372 among staff

Boston Fire’s newest recruits include just one woman in a class of 90
The Boston Fire Department, criticized in recent years for being overwhelmingly white and male, continues to struggle with diversity, as its current recruiting class of 90 includes only one woman.

Judge denies motion to dismiss; Smollett sentencing begins

Actor Jussie Smollett returned to court on Thursday, where he will learn if a judge will order him locked up for his conviction of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack that he orchestrated himself or allow him to remain free.
MATTHEW GILBERT

25 years after Ellen, is it easier to be gay in Hollywood?

It really is a new era for LGBTQ actors in America. But don’t misunderstand me: There are many haters, and the fight for equality is still turbulent.

Doughnut dispute: The family that runs Kane’s is heading to court

Its president and CEO Paul Delios filed a lawsuit against his four siblings, alleging that they’re trying to oust him from the beloved business.

‘What the hell is going on with Ticket?’ The wild, intense, expletive-laced tales of Kevin Garnett

The legendary big man will have his No. 5 retired by the Celtics Sunday. You've heard a lot of KG stories, but you haven't heard these.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

Gas for $5 a gallon? That’s a small cost to save a democracy.

Paying more to fill up is hard, but it’s nothing compared to what Ukraine and the world stand to lose if Putin wins.
EDITORIAL

As Harvard looks to build in Allston, how about a university-affiliated public school?
SCOT LEHIGH

One way we can help Ukraine: Work from home
Mariana Budjeryn

In Ukraine, there’s no second Chernobyl disaster in the making — not yet
IDEAS | JULIE WITTES SCHLACK

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers
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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Mass. coronavirus at a glance | on
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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

3 places we supported this week

Want to order from local, independent restaurants? Here are some suggestions from Globe staff.
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GOP lawmakers in Kentucky advance 15-week abortion ban
Kentucky Republican lawmakers on Thursday advanced a proposal to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy as the legislature considers enacting tougher restrictions on the procedure amid a looming US Supreme Court decision on abortion rights.

2020 census undercounted US population and underrepresented Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, report says

Civil rights leaders were outraged that Black, Latino, and Indigenous residents were overlooked at higher rates than a decade ago.

‘Redlining never really went away’: Black Rhode Islanders still face racism when buying a home
While 62 percent of all Rhode Islanders owned a home in 2019, only 34 percent of Black Rhode Islanders did, according to a newly published report by Brown University researchers.

Is Robert Kraft engaged? Here’s what we know.
While onstage at a gala in Palm Beach on Saturday, fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger reportedly announced that Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his girlfriend, Dr. Dana Blumberg, were engaged.

Mayor Michelle Wu names committee to study rent stabilization
Inching forward on one of her signature campaign pushes, Wu on Thursday named an advisory committee to study rent stabilization.

QUICK BITE
At Cambridge’s La Royal, a party thrown by your coolest friends
Groovy tunes, fresh seafood, and cocktails that transform an ordinary night into something special.

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

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Troopers sue Mass. State Police for alleged discrimination against new parents

Five troopers filed a class action lawsuit against the State Police, alleging that troopers who take time off to care for newborn babies or other family members face loss of key seniority rights.

‘She had the most beautiful soul’: Winchester woman stabbed to death by alleged stalker in Netherlands, according to reports
The family of Mieke Oort, 21, a 2019 Winchester High graduate who was fatally stabbed Sunday in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden, is mourning the loss of a young woman described by her sister as having “the most beautiful soul.”

Finding the Endurance, long sunk in the Antarctic, thrills Shackleton descendant
“This is a miracle,” Charlie Shackleton of Vermont, a woodworker and cousin of the Anglo-Irish explorer, said of the discovery of one of the modern world’s most famous ships.

Citing withheld evidence, judge frees Boston man who served 28 years in prison
“This is what wrongful convictions look like,” Stephen Pina said after he was released. “This has to stop now.”

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Culture & Lifestyle

FOOD

Support Ukrainian humanitarian aid at these Boston-area restaurants

A study ranked the 10 best US Wordle cities. Two are in New England.
PODCASTS

Four excellent podcasts for Beatles fans

A reshaping of the city’s live-music scene is happening right before our eyes (and ears)

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

Mariana Budjeryn

In Ukraine, there’s no second Chernobyl disaster in the making — not yet
EDITORIAL

As Harvard looks to build in Allston, how about a university-affiliated public school?
Patricio Belloy, Rebecca Herst, and Antonio Raciti

Make a green future work for all Bostonians
Joan Vennochi

An American escapes Ukraine and says: Send humanitarian aid, not weapons
EDITORIAL

Another BPS blunder raises questions about the district’s competence
IDEAS | JULIE WITTES SCHLACK

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers

Metro

Mass. reports 1,345 new coronavirus cases among public school students and 372 among staff

The Boston Public Health Commission on Wednesday recommended the Boston school system end its mask mandate in most settings when the city’s daily case rate reaches 10 cases per 100,000 residents.

Charts: Who has been vaccinated in Massachusetts, and how many doses has the state received?

The charts break down vaccination recipients by age, vaccination date, location, and race/ethnicity, while also outlining vaccination brand and administration site type.
THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in RI this week: March 11-18

You’ll have the best times! Up now: St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, comedian Lewis Black, tribute bands, and a trolley tour.

802 confirmed cases and 22 deaths. See today’s COVID-19 data from Mass.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

Sports

NFL notebook

Chargers acquiring pass rushing star Khalil Mack from Bears for two picks

The Chargers are expected to send a second-round pick this year and a 2023 sixth-round selection to the Bears.
MLB Free Agency | Live Updates

As baseball returns, stay updated on the latest MLB free-agency news

We’ll be tracking any player movement through the league here.
bruins notebook

When Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy sizes up Jack Ahcan, he sees a lot of potential

Cassidy believes the 5-9 defenseman will be able to handle the workload on offense and defense the way Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk have.
ACC Men's Tournament | Miami 71, BC 69 (OT)

Boston College’s run in ACC men’s basketball tournament ends with last-second loss in quarterfinals
celtics

Derrick White couldn’t be a more seamless fit since joining the Celtics
Analysis

What does MLB’s new labor deal mean for the Red Sox?

Business

Big US banks pulling out of Russia

Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase are leaving Russia, becoming the first big US banks to exit the country after Western governments imposed a raft of sanctions intended to cripple the Russian economy.

US to extend mask mandate for transit through April 18 while weighing new approach

Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.

Two years into COVID, was $800b payroll aid plan worth it?

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week
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

Evgeny Maslin, Russian general who secured nuclear arsenal, dies at 84

Number of COVID-19 deaths in Mass. will drop under state’s new counting method

Former USC water polo coach denies taking bribes in Varsity Blues college admissions case

sports

🏀 Providence takes over NYC

Some budget-friendly free agents who could help the Patriots on defense

Major League Baseball players, owners agree to labor deal, ending 99-day lockout, pending ratification

business

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

Pfizer studying COVID pill Paxlovid in children ages 6 and older

‘Redlining never really went away’: Black Rhode Islanders still face racism when buying a home

politics

Fla. lawmakers back governor’s plan to limit discussions of race

As Washington tries to deescalate a war, Republican state houses escalate the culture war

More than 2 million Ukrainians have fled since the Russian invasion. Here’s where they’re going.

Nation

Judge denies motion to dismiss; Smollett sentencing begins

GOP lawmakers in Kentucky advance 15-week abortion ban

US to extend mask mandate for transit through April 18 while weighing new approach

World

Twitter removes tweet from Russian Embassy claiming justification for bombing maternity ward

US says North Korea is testing a new intercontinental missile

Chelsea feels effects of sanctions imposed on Russian owner Roman Abramovich

opinion

Russia is a mineral powerhouse — and its war with Ukraine could affect global supplies

Timetable for a tragedy

Another BPS blunder raises questions about the district’s competence

lifestyle

At Cambridge’s La Royal, a party thrown by your coolest friends

A study ranked the 10 best US Wordle cities. Two are in New England.

Curling on the Cape, stars in Sun Valley, and Americans in Australia

food & dining

At Cambridge’s La Royal, a party thrown by your coolest friends

Support Ukrainian humanitarian aid at these Boston-area restaurants

Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

travel

Curling on the Cape, stars in Sun Valley, and Americans in Australia

How do you actually get those cheap flights from airline sales? We asked deal experts.

It’s better for the future of Yellowstone if tourists spread out their visits. Here’s how and why to go in winter.

Arts

In ‘Wonder Women Now,’ artists from around the world shine a light on domestic violence

36 of the best arts events coming to New England this spring

‘A true world of our own’: Gateway Arts inaugurates new gallery with first in-person show in two years

Books

36 of the best arts events coming to New England this spring

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

Unmasking Lincoln’s assassin

Movies

‘Why was it ever not normal?’

Doc Talk: Two films, three master musicians, one of them a whole lot younger than the others

Travels near, travels far, and travels very, very far

Television

25 years after Ellen, is it easier to be gay in Hollywood?

Andre Braugher takes his talents to ‘The Good Fight’

‘Rescued by Ruby’: How a R.I. rescue pup became a K-9 hero

music

This year, Dropkick Murphys plan a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration

Beethoven old and new from Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall

36 of the best arts events coming to New England this spring

Theater/Dance

‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ returns Lin-Manuel Miranda and friends to their roots

Love, illness, and the stuff of ‘Everyday Life’

36 of the best arts events coming to New England this spring

globe local

Newton seeks lifeguards this summer

Funeral arrangements announced for State Trooper Tamar Bucci

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

Obituaries

Evgeny Maslin, Russian general who secured nuclear arsenal, dies at 84

John Billings, who flew Allied spies behind Nazi lines, sick children to hospitals, dies at 98

Conrad Janis, father on ‘Mork & Mindy,’ jazz musician, dies at 94