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Scientists say we need universal coronavirus vaccines, but will they arrive in time?

Scientists at academic labs and biotech firms, including several in Boston, are working to develop one universal vaccine that could address all variants of the coronavirus. And in recent months, progress has picked up speed.

Whistleblower alleges bullying, ethical lapses at White House science office
Eric Lander, the former director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, violated ethics rules, created a toxic workplace, and retaliated against staff who raised concerns about his behavior, according to a new whistleblower complaint filed Thursday.

Peter Abraham I On baseball

Why did baseball’s new CBA take so long?

You would think three-plus months of contentious negotiations must have generated major changes in the structure of the game. But it really didn’t.
MLB players, owners agree to labor deal, ending 99-day lockout Analysis: What does MLB’s new labor deal mean for the Red Sox?

A powerful storm will bring rain and wind to New England this weekend
Forecasters said Thursday that the storm’s intensification will likely result in “strong to perhaps damaging winds” as it leaves southern New England late Saturday.

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack

Cook County Judge James Linn sentenced Smollett to 30 months of felony probation, including 150 days in the county jail. Linn denied a request to suspend Smollett’s sentence and ordered he be placed in custody immediately.
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.

The next big thing in Boston nightlife may be NFTs

Digital characters and cryptocurrency are becoming part of Boston’s nightlife scene.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Ukraine crowd-sources evidence of war crimes

It will take a new style Nuremberg trial to make certain the world never forgets Russian aggression.
IDEAS | VERONIQUE GREENWOOD

The memory hackers
RENÉE LOTH

Attorneys general: A study in contrasts
SCOT LEHIGH

One way we can help Ukraine: Work from home
RENÉE GRAHAM

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

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

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David Pastrnak saves best for last, lifting Bruins to victory in waning seconds of third period
Pastrnak scored his second goal of the game, and 33rd of the season, with 17.2 seconds remaining in regulation to beat Chicago.

Mike Tyson visits Lowell cannabis dispensary, Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson spent Thursday in Lowell, where he visited a cannabis dispensary to promote his Tyson 2.0 brand and was honored at the New England Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Finals at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, officials said.

Home of the Week: South End duplex stuns with high ceilings and skyline views
This condo offers the best of both worlds, a quiet location that's close to the Back Bay and downtown.

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.

Essaibi George returns to the classroom as a substitute teacher while she mulls her next steps in politics

Annissa Essaibi George, the former Boston city councilor and mayoral candidate and high school teacher, is back teaching in the Boston Public Schools. She’s been working as a substitute teacher a few days a week in various schools since January, she said.

This year, Dropkick Murphys plan a proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration
Forced to sit out their traditional March run of shows in their hometown for the last two years, the Dropkicks are back on their feet and eager to play.

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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.

‘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.

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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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

Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies

As Luis, Mr. Delgado got to play an ordinary, non-stereotypical Latino character at a time when such depictions were few on TV, for adults or children.
KEVIN CULLEN

When human rights dribble away

Enes Freedom called out the double standard of the Celtics and NBA ignoring other human rights violations.

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.
RI BUSINESS

Bryant University plans landmark arena as venue for championship athletics, commencement

The new arena will feature an athletic facility with “state-of-the-art” features, a competition court, locker room, and support spaces.

Sports

Mike Tyson visits Lowell cannabis dispensary, Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson spent Thursday in Lowell, where he visited a cannabis dispensary to promote his Tyson 2.0 brand and was honored at the New England Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Finals at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, officials said.
bruins 4, blackhawks 3

David Pastrnak saves best for last, lifting Bruins to victory in waning seconds of third period

Pastrnak scored his second goal of the game, and 33rd of the season, with 17.2 seconds remaining in regulation to beat Chicago.
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.
THURSDAY'S MIAA TOURNAMENT

Top-seeded St. John’s Prep boys’ hockey has eyes on big prize after reaching Divsion 1 semifinals
SPORTS LOG

Juwan Howard returns from five-game suspension, but Michigan suffers loss in Big Ten Tournament opener
MLB

What to expect when Major League Baseball free agency kicks into gear

Business

Woman whose rape DNA led to her arrest to sue San Francisco

The woman whose DNA from a sexual assault case was used by San Francisco police to arrest her in an unrelated property crime plans to sue the city, her attorney said Thursday.

EU united on Ukraine, but won’t offer fast-track membership

European Union leaders meeting in France on Thursday ruled out fulfilling Ukraine’s demand for a fast-track integration with the bloc, as they discussed ways to help the country that’s been invaded by Russia.

Moderna studying booster that targets Omicron

Scientists say we need universal coronavirus vaccines, but will they arrive in time?

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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

Essaibi George returns to the classroom as a substitute teacher while she mulls her next steps in politics

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

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

sports

Tommy Fleetwood, who narrowly made the field, shares early lead at storm-delayed Players Championship

Why did baseball’s new CBA take so long?

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

business

Dunkin’ joins the race out of Russia

Bryant University plans landmark arena as venue for championship athletics, commencement

‘Scum of the earth’: Drug victims face Purdue Pharma owners

politics

VP Harris heads to Romania as Ukraine refugee crisis grows

Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill

US, allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ status for Russia

Nation

VP Harris heads to Romania as Ukraine refugee crisis grows

Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in fake attack

World

Airstrikes hit several Ukrainian cities; US, allies to revoke ‘most favored nation’ status for Russia

Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens

EU foreign policy chief says ‘pause’ needed in Iran talks

opinion

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers

Ukrainian resistance, Russian oil, US resolve

Pilot program bypasses riders who could benefit from free fares

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

Chasing out the old horse

The art of listening in Susan Straight’s ‘Mecca’

Reading essays to become a writer

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

Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies

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

Andre Braugher takes his talents to ‘The Good Fight’

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

Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies

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