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After four decades and $200 billion, the US missile defense system is no match for a Russian nuclear attack

Official Pentagon policy states that its system is only designed to protect the nation from nuclear missiles fired by a rogue state like North Korea. For a military superpower like Russia, the US depends on its own vast nuclear arsenal of about 5,400 warheads as a deterrent.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict

Ukraine war revives anxiety about nuclear conflict

The specter of nuclear war has entered the national psyche in a way unseen since President John F. Kennedy ordered a naval blockade of Cuba in response to the discovery of Soviet missiles there.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 9

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Russians strike closer to Polish border, port city reels
Russian forces struck a military training base in western Ukraine on Sunday, bringing their offensive closer to the border with Poland after a senior Russian diplomat warned that Moscow considered foreign shipments of military equipment to Ukraine “legitimate targets.”

Volunteers from Mass. head to Europe to offer aid to Ukrainians displaced by war

‘That’s what dads do’: Massachusetts man goes to Ukraine for daughter

Hidden inside a Boston photographer’s 3,000 rolls of film are unseen photos of 1960s-70s rock gods
For decades, a singular photographic collection has lain nearly unseen in the Somerville home of photographer Charles Daniels. Now, more than five decades later, Daniels and his supporters are seeking to bring these images to life.

Dan Shaughnessy

Jackie Bradley Jr., back with the Red Sox, plans to ‘just do the opposite of what I did last year’

Bradley's 2021 was one of the worst single-season offensive performances in major league history.
Nick Pivetta showed up to Red Sox spring training prepared, and he made sure teammates did too

For this high-end watch dealer, there’s no time like the present
The European Watch Company on Newbury Street sells about 400 watches a month at an average value of $40,000. Many sell for far more. And the pandemic hasn’t hurt business one bit.

PERSPECTIVE
We’ve been through a lot. Don’t we deserve daylight saving time all year long?
Come November, we’ll fall back, masochistically, into darkness. Jim Braude argues for a better way.

Missiles strike near US consulate in north Iraq; no injuries

As many as 12 missiles struck Iraq’s northern city of Irbil on Sunday near the US consulate, Iraqi security officials said. A US defense official said missiles had been launched at the city from neighboring Iran.

A ‘cold and blustery’ Sunday on tap, forecasters say
BRUINS 3, COYOTES 2

Charlie Coyle puts on a show, maintains Bruins’ dominance of Coyotes
Gary Washburn I On basketball

A major part of Jayson Tatum’s growth has been as a vocal leader for Celtics

Jayson Tatum is just approaching his prime, despite three All-Star appearances and an early resume that matches any player of his age in the NBA.
‘What the hell is going on with Ticket?’: The wild, intense, expletive-laced tales of Kevin Garnett

Nancy Pelosi visits Cambridge Health Alliance for roundtable

The speaker of the house visited Cambridge Hospital with members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to discuss adolescent health care. While there, she also talked about rising gas prices and Florida's recently passed anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Federal investigation into potential fraud in Methuen police contract intensifies

Prosecutors are investigating whether former Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon and a former union leader duped city officials into signing a bloated contract that would have paid senior officers more than $432,000.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

A lesson in ‘sunshine’ from across a war zone

Ukraine uses the weapon of truth and with it has already won the battle for global support.
LETTERS

Our collective Holocaust memory, preserved yet fragile
JEFF JACOBY

Sorry, Tom Cotton: Trump is no Reagan
EDITORIAL

Achtung, Germany: Can you get serious about ditching Russian gas now?
IDEAS | ROBERT SULLIVAN

Jack Kerouac’s road from bum to hometown hero
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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A stamp of approval for pioneering Black sculptor Edmonia Lewis in Roxbury
The prolific Black and Native American sculptor Edmonia Lewis, recently honored with a US Postage stamp, is set to be celebrated by local womens’ groups on Saturday as part of Women’s History Month in Boston.

US pays $2 million a month to protect Mike Pompeo, aide from Iran threat

The State Department says it’s paying more than $2 million per month to provide 24-hour security to former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a former top aide, both of whom face “serious and credible” threats from Iran.

Police: 2 stable after stabbing attack at New York’s MoMA
A man stabbed two employees inside the Museum of Modern Art in New York on Saturday afternoon, leaping over a reception desk to attack them after he was denied entrance for previous incidents of disorderly conduct, authorities said.

Police searching for missing 71-year-old man on grounds of Quabbin Reservoir

George Guttler of Sturbridge was reported missing Friday afternoon by his wife. On Friday and Saturday, State and local authorities searched an area of the Quabbin Park and Reservoir near Windsor Gate, where Guttler's red Honda Civic was found. He was still missing as of Saturday evening, State Police said.

Everett Poole, Chilmark institution at Town Meeting and his fish market, dies at 91
Mr. Poole was town moderator for Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard for more than 40 years and was the longtime proprietor of Poole's Fish market in town.

Singer Traci Braxton of ‘Braxton Family Values’ dies

Braxton, who was featured with her family in the reality television series “Braxton Family Values,” died at age 50 on Saturday.

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Headquarters in Boston. Based in Kyiv. CEO now works from a Ukrainian farmhouse.

Andrii Bezverkhyi, who runs SOC Prime, fled Ukraine’s capital when Russia attacked. His new office has chickens, geese, pigs — and a fast Internet connection.

Boston Latin School head will step down
Rachel Skerritt made history in 2017 when she took on the job, becoming the first person of color to lead the nation’s oldest public school.

‘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.

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A shortage of college students will soon hit the Northeast
The declining birth rate in America could mean economic turmoil for the higher education industry, and for cities and towns that depend on local colleges.

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Culture & Lifestyle

CRITIC'S NOTEBOOK

After two years of upheaval, the arts need audiences to get in the act

A study ranked the 10 best US Wordle cities. Two are in New England.
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Support Ukrainian humanitarian aid at these Boston-area restaurants

PODCASTS

Four excellent podcasts for Beatles fans

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.
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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

MARCELA GARCÍA

Why does Dartmouth High School still have a Native American mascot?
Laurence H. Tribe and Elizabeth B. Wydra

Confederate Amnesty Act must not insulate the Jan. 6 insurrectionists
RENÉE LOTH

Attorneys general: A study in contrasts
Patricio Belloy, Rebecca Herst, and Antonio Raciti

Make a green future work for all Bostonians
EDITORIAL

Ukraine crowd-sources evidence of war crimes
IDEAS | JULIE WITTES SCHLACK

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers

Metro

A stamp of approval for pioneering Black sculptor Edmonia Lewis in Roxbury

The prolific Black and Native American sculptor Edmonia Lewis, recently honored with a US Postage stamp, is set to be celebrated by local womens’ groups on Saturday as part of Women’s History Month in Boston.

Nancy Pelosi visits Cambridge Health Alliance for roundtable

The speaker of the house visited Cambridge Hospital with members of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to discuss adolescent health care. While there, she also talked about rising gas prices and Florida's recently passed anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Police searching for missing 71-year-old man on grounds of Quabbin Reservoir

George Guttler of Sturbridge was reported missing Friday afternoon by his wife. On Friday and Saturday, State and local authorities searched an area of the Quabbin Park and Reservoir near Windsor Gate, where Guttler's red Honda Civic was found. He was still missing as of Saturday evening, State Police said.

Volunteers from Mass. head to Europe to offer aid to Ukrainians displaced by war

Spurred by the suffering of millions in Ukraine, volunteers from Massachusetts are stepping in to offer care and comfort to people whose lives have been shattered by invading Russian forces.

Sports

men's college hockey playoffs

UConn beats BU to earn first trip to the Hockey East semifinals

BU’s Dominick Fensore scored on the power play at 13:01 of the third period.
SATURDAY'S MIAA GIRLS' HOCKEY TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP

Extra special run for Acton-Boxborough girls’ hockey continues with another overtime victory

Natalie Hodgson scored the winner, her second goal of the game, and No. 5 A-B (18-4-3) prevailed by eliminating fourth-seeded St. Mary's.
SATURDAY'S MIAA BOYS' BASKETBALL

BC High basketball finishes off its home schedule, Division 1 quarterfinal, with a jam session

Mike Loughnane (25 points), Will Doyle (12 points, 6 blocks, 4 rebounds), and Mahari Guerrier (13 points) propel Eagles (23-0) past Central Catholic.
Real Salt Lake 3, Revolution 2

Revolution fall to Real Salt Lake on goal in stoppage time
Virginia Tech 82, Duke 67

Seventh-seeded Virginia Tech upsets Duke, Coach K for ACC men’s basketball title
BRUINS 3, COYOTES 2

Charlie Coyle puts on a show, maintains Bruins’ dominance of Coyotes

Business

McDonald’s ice cream woes have inspired memes, mockery, and now, a federal lawsuit

It is a perennial lament of McDonald’s loyalists: Why are the ice cream machines always down?

For this high-end watch dealer, there’s no time like the present

The European Watch Company on Newbury Street sells about 400 watches a month at an average value of $40,000. Many sell for far more. And the pandemic hasn’t hurt business one bit.

Shaming Apple and texting Musk, a Ukraine minister uses novel war tactics

Cashless and flightless, Russian tourists stuck in Thailand
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Spring Arts Preview

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

We’ve been through a lot. Don’t we deserve daylight saving time all year long?
MISS CONDUCT

My therapist has a double-standard on missed appointments
COOKING

Recipes: Three takes on Irish soda breads

metro

Donald Pinkel, who developed a cure for childhood leukemia, dies at 95

Ukraine war revives anxiety about nuclear conflict

Federal investigation into potential fraud in Methuen police contract intensifies

sports

In a showdown of Division 2 unbeatens, Norwood girls’ basketball wins the halfcourt game

Emotional victory propels Xaverian into Division 1 boys’ hockey semifinals

Cowboys set to trade wide receiver Amari Cooper to Browns

business

As companies leave Russia, their assets could be seized

CVS executives ousted after internal investigation showed mishandling of sexual harassment complaints

Impossible Foods sues Ginkgo spinout Motif in ‘beef replica’ dispute

politics

After four decades and $200 billion, the US missile defense system is no match for a Russian nuclear attack

House Democrats push Biden to build a better midterm message

US pays $2 million a month to protect Mike Pompeo, aide from Iran threat

Nation

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

As a crisis hotline grows, so do fears it won’t be ready

Atlanta: Tribute to victims on anniversary spa shootings

World

Russian airstrike hits base in western Ukraine, kills 9

Russians strike closer to Polish border, port city reels

Ukraine’s only woman rabbi among the many Jews fleeing war

opinion

Why does Dartmouth High School still have a Native American mascot?

Confederate Amnesty Act must not insulate the Jan. 6 insurrectionists

Ponce De Santis

lifestyle

As Cairo transforms, Egyptians fight to save their trees

In America, a few days in March 2020 echo two years later

‘Immersive Shevchenko: Soul of Ukraine’ exhibit to raise funds for humanitarian aid with one-day-only show

food & dining

A R.I. charcuterie heir, a $1m donation to Tufts, and a new way of making meat

Where to eat outside with kids

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

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

‘Immersive Shevchenko: Soul of Ukraine’ exhibit to raise funds for humanitarian aid with one-day-only show

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

Books

You don’t want to miss Mark Arsenault’s new book

Chasing out the old horse

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

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

Mike Myers returns to TV — in seven guises

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

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

music

Hidden inside a Boston photographer’s 3,000 rolls of film are unseen photos of 1960s-70s rock gods

Bringing Berg’s thunder: ‘Wozzeck’ in concert at the BSO

Inside the workshops of some of the region’s premier musical instrument makers

Theater/Dance

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

After two years of upheaval, the arts need audiences to get in the act

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

globe local

Volunteers from Mass. head to Europe to offer aid to Ukrainians displaced by war

Federal investigation into potential fraud in Methuen police contract intensifies

Up and down performance of Brookline High elevator angers students

Obituaries

Donald Pinkel, who developed a cure for childhood leukemia, dies at 95

Everett Poole, Chilmark institution at Town Meeting and his fish market, dies at 91

Elsa Klensch, face of fashion on CNN, dies at 89