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Harvard’s big plans in Allston face growing pushback from the neighbors

A coalition of community groups sent a letter to Mayor Michelle Wu over the weekend, requesting additional income-restricted housing, tree canopy coverage, and more on the acres the university intends to develop.

Senate passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

Though winter-weary residents of the Northeast may welcome the news, the bill would need to be passed by the House and signed by President Biden in order to become law.
Senator Whitehouse on Daylight Saving Time: “The whole thing is kind of a silly exercise.”

Mass reports 502 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 16 deaths reported over three days

Everett city councilor criticized for sharing racist meme
Residents are denouncing city councilor Anthony DiPierro and calling for him to resign after he acknowledged circulating a racist meme online.

Surging rents and scarce inventory are driving Greater Boston apartment-hunters to their wits’ end

Costs have surged to record highs after the COVID-19 pandemic sent rents to lows the area hadn’t seen in years, and a slew of factors are making an always-challenging market even more frenetic.

Patriots trade guard Shaq Mason to Bucs, linebacker Chase Winovich to Browns
Both players were drafted by the Patriots, Mason in 2015 and Winovich in 2019.

Patriots re-sign running back James White to two-year deal NFL tracker: See the latest free agency news

Three European leaders visit Kyiv as Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine

Ukraine said Tuesday that Russia seemed to soften its stand in peace talks, even as Moscow's forces stepped up their attack. The leaders of Poland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic were in Kyiv, and President Biden will travel to Brussels next week for a NATO meeting.
IDEAS | JULIA A. MINSON

How to reach a Russian (or American) who is lost in a sea of disinformation

If you have family members who have gotten separated from reality, try a technique known as “conversational receptiveness.”
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

More companies distance from Russia; Zelensky says Ukraine realizes it can’t join NATO

More coverage

President Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks, White House says
President Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders at a summit in Brussels on March 24. He will also attend a scheduled European Council summit, where efforts to impose sanctions and further humanitarian efforts are underway.

Two journalists working for Fox News killed while reporting in Ukraine
The network said its video journalist, Pierre Zakrzewski, and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova were killed in the incident in Horenka that also left reporter Benjamin Hall hospitalized.

Pfizer and BioNTech to seek authorization of second coronavirus booster shot for people 65 and older
The decision from the FDA could come relatively quickly, especially if officials conclude the data does not have to be reviewed by a panel of outside vaccine experts.

Larry Edelman | The 2-minute drill

Oil prices are falling fast. It will take longer for gas prices to come down.

Prices at the pump have barely budged, but they should begin to fall gradually, barring any unpleasant surprises.

Founder of Violence in Boston and husband charged with fraud in federal indictment

Monica Cannon-Grant, founder of a well-known nonprofit created to help survivors of violence in Boston, was arrested Tuesday at her Taunton home, along with her husband, on federal charges that they plotted to defraud donors and spend the money on themselves.
Read the complete US indictment
First person

Year of the tiger, year of my reclamation

A transracial adoptee who grew up in a predominantly white city in Indiana is learning to reclaim a part of herself.
Opinion
RENÉE GRAHAM

The crumbling myth of Putin the ‘strongman’

Vladimir Putin has never faced anything like Ukrainians armed with truth or Russians using his propaganda tools against him.
SCOT LEHIGH

The West should call China’s bluff on Ukraine
MARCELA GARCÍA

Ukrainian refugees arriving at the US-Mexico border raise questions for Biden

Joan Vennochi

Tom Brady is all about Tom Brady
LETTERS

That’s Tom. Brady. That’s B as in boy, R as in retired, A as in actually . . .
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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
The Globe turns 150

150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe. We revisit some of the most impactful stories Globe journalists have covered, look back at 150 significant front pages, reflect on how the newsroom and Boston have changed, and much, much more.
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Project Takeout

3 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

Immigrant patients allege discriminatory treatment at East Boston health center
Civil and immigrant rights advocates have formally requested a state investigation into the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center over allegations of discriminatory medical treatment of immigrant patients.

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19
The White House says that the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, has tested positive for COVID-19. Harris continues to test negative.

New report on NKHS coach Aaron Thomas is ‘a shocking indictment of the mismanagement by school administrators,’ victims’ lawyer says
Earlier, an independent investigator called Thomas “a potential threat and liability” to the North Kingstown High School community. The latest report, released Monday, furthers examined how Thomas was able to evade discipline and scrutiny among his peers and his administrators.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 death of delivery driver in failed attempt to steal victim’s scooter
Tyler Sales, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, illegal gun possession, and armed assault to rob for shooting the 26-year-old GrubHub and DoorDash delivery driver Holloway-Creighton once in the back around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2018, in the area of 911 Massachusetts Ave., while Sales and a second man were on a “mission” to steal scooters in the city.

Beth Israel Lahey looks to acquire New Hampshire-based Exeter Health Resources
The deal will add a hospital to the BILH’s 12 and grow BILH’s footprint outside the state for the first time.

Insurers say they oppose Mass General Brigham’s expansion

Zendaya, in Boston for new movie, does some shopping on Newbury Street
Emmy-winning actress Zendaya was seen on Newbury Street in Boston Monday afternoon, walking her dog and checking out the shops.

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The Lower Neponset River is a Superfund site now. What does that mean?

If you're wondering if it's okay to fish, swim, or row a boat in the river, here's what you need to know.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Boston to allow Shaw School to add fourth grade, but long-term plans remain unclear
Families have been increasingly concerned BPS might close the school because enrollment has been dropping and next year’s budget proposal initially called for eliminating one third-grade classroom.

Boston plans to replace historic gas lamps with LEDs in effort to reduce carbon emissions
In a first step toward replacing its gas lamps, city officials last week installed Boston’s first faux gas lamp, which simulates a flame with highly energy efficient LED lights.

This tool lets employers compare wages, benefits to competitors
The Jewish Vocational Service's creation explores salary, benefits, schedules, career advancement, and work environment based on input from its career coaches and job seekers.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Former WCVB anchor Natalie Jacobson to publish a memoir
TELEVISION

‘Minx’ is very much a different kind of ’70s show

The show will go on: Boston’s newest music venue is opening into a changed world for concerts
STAGE REVIEW

The death-defying feats of a buoyant ‘Once on This Island’

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

MARCELA GARCÍA

Ukrainian refugees arriving at the US-Mexico border raise questions for Biden

Joan Vennochi

Tom Brady is all about Tom Brady
EDITORIAL

An American journalist martyred in Ukraine
Tara D. Sonenshine

Social media can help stop the spread of misinformation — and Putin
Stephan Pechdimaldji

The world failed to act in 2020 when Azerbaijan attacked Armenia. Now history repeats itself in Ukraine.
IDEAS | JULIE WITTES SCHLACK

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers

Metro

RI POLITICS

Senator Whitehouse on Daylight Saving Time: “The whole thing is kind of a silly exercise.”

The “Sunshine Protection Act,” sponsored by the Rhode Island senator, passed the Senate on Tuesday, but will still have to pass the House of Representatives and be signed by President Biden before people can forget about springing ahead and falling back.
RI Crime

What you need to know about North Kingstown High School Coach Aaron Thomas and the ‘fat test’ issue

Former NKHS student-athletes say basketball coach Aaron Thomas had them strip naked so he could conduct “fat tests” near their genitals. Now, the attorney general is investigating. Catch up on the story here, with earlier reporting as well as the latest news from the lawyers, school administrators, parents, and victims
RI CRIME

New report on NKHS coach Aaron Thomas is ‘a shocking indictment of the mismanagement by school administrators,’ victims’ lawyer says

Earlier, an independent investigator called Thomas “a potential threat and liability” to the North Kingstown High School community. The latest report, released Monday, furthers examined how Thomas was able to evade discipline and scrutiny among his peers and his administrators.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2018 death of delivery driver in failed attempt to steal victim’s scooter

Tyler Sales, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, illegal gun possession, and armed assault to rob for shooting the 26-year-old GrubHub and DoorDash delivery driver Holloway-Creighton once in the back around 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 5, 2018, in the area of 911 Massachusetts Ave., while Sales and a second man were on a “mission” to steal scooters in the city.

Sports

NFL notebook

Browns meeting with Deshaun Watson; they release JC Tretter, union president

Watson has a no-trade clause and would have to agree to be traded to Cleveland.
red sox notebook

Red Sox’ Xander Bogaerts, Christian Arroyo say they are in fact vaccinated

Canada’s decision to rescind a waiver allowing unvaccinated players into the country without a quarantine would be an issue for the Red Sox.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

Big Ten lands three players on AP men’s All-America first team

Iowa's Keegan Murray, Illinois's Kofi Cockburn, and Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis all took home first team honors.
Baseball notebook

Kyrie redux: Aaron Judge will wait and see about vaccination rules in New York
stan grossfeld | postcard from spring training

Postcard from spring training: Xander Bogaerts works an early shift
Men's college hockey

UMass forward Bobby Trivigno named Hockey East Player of the Year; Northeastern’s Devon Levi is top rookie

Business

China’s COVID lockdowns set to further disrupt supply chains

As Chinese officials scramble to contain the country’s worst outbreak of COVID-19 since early 2020, they are imposing lockdowns and restrictions that are adding chaos to global supply chains.

Broadband providers offer free Internet to low-income families

It’s made possible by subsidies from the federal infrastructure bill combined with budget offerings from companies.

Seaplane service returns between Boston and New York

Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws from Fed consideration after support crumbles
magazine
CONNECTIONS

Losing a longtime friend to COVID changes the stakes, even for an obit writer
Spring Arts Preview

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

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

COOKING

Recipes: Three takes on Irish soda breads

metro

Mass reports 502 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 16 deaths reported over three days

International films, a quilt exhibit, and understanding your cat

Everett city councilor criticized for sharing racist meme

sports

This milestone by the Bruins’ Nick Foligno will mark a grand achievement for his family

Finally, a chance to get inside info on the Red Sox — from inside the clubhouse, that is

Analyzing Jake Diekman and Matt Strahm, the Red Sox’ two new lefty relievers

business

Exxon loses bid to revive lawsuit over Mass. and New York climate change probes

Harvard’s big plans in Allston face growing pushback from the neighbors

Immigrant patients allege discriminatory treatment at East Boston health center

politics

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

On Wednesday, Zelensky will be center stage as he talks to Congress and asks for help

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

Nation

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19

As COVID data mounts, the J&J vaccine holds its own

On Wednesday, Zelensky will be center stage as he talks to Congress and asks for help

World

More companies distance from Russia; Zelensky says Ukraine realizes it can’t join NATO

Impunity for war crimes in Syria casts a grim shadow over Ukraine

Foreign fighters in Ukraine await weapons in chaos of war

opinion

Ukrainian refugees arriving at the US-Mexico border raise questions for Biden

The world failed to act in 2020 when Azerbaijan attacked Armenia. Now history repeats itself in Ukraine.

Tom Brady is all about Tom Brady

lifestyle

Year of the tiger, year of my reclamation

Think spring with an egg platter

Game to try kombucha? The varieties from Luluna are good picks

food & dining

Think spring with an egg platter

Game to try kombucha? The varieties from Luluna are good picks

A gluten-free cascatelli soon to hit shelves

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

Georgia O’Keeffe, behind the lens

Not your grandmother’s needlework: Sam Fields stretches boundaries in ‘Space Between the Warps’

16 rare Rock & Roll photos from the 1960s-70s

Books

Former WCVB anchor Natalie Jacobson to publish a memoir

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

Chasing out the old horse

Movies

Zendaya, in Boston for new movie, does some shopping on Newbury Street

William Hurt, star of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ dies

‘Why was it ever not normal?’

Television

‘Minx’ is very much a different kind of ’70s show

Zendaya, in Boston for new movie, does some shopping on Newbury Street

‘The Julia Child Challenge’ to premiere on the Food Network

music

In Dorchester, the quiet virtuosity of Vietnamese guitarist An Tran

Dolly Parton to Rock Hall of Fame: Thanks but no thanks

16 rare Rock & Roll photos from the 1960s-70s

Theater/Dance

The death-defying feats of a buoyant ‘Once on This Island’

What ‘Constitution’ means to this pair of young actors

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

globe local

International films, a quilt exhibit, and understanding your cat

Scientists examine Sparrow-Hawk, the wrecked ship believed to have brought Irish servants to Plymouth

In Newton, West Suburban YMCA purchases Wells Ave. property for second location

Obituaries

Scott Hall, bad guy leader of wrestling’s NWO, dies at 63

Bernard W. Nussbaum, Clinton counsel and defender, dies at 84

William Hurt, star of ‘Broadcast News,’ ‘Body Heat,’ dies