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Russian forces batter civilian areas, with hundreds feared trapped in theater hit by airstrike

Ukrainian authorities struggled to determine the fate of hundreds of civilians who had been sheltering in a theater smashed by a Russian airstrike in the besieged city of Mariupol as officials said Russian artillery Thursday destroyed more civilian buildings in another frontline city.
Key things to know about the conflict

‘Why? Why? Why?’ Ukraine’s Mariupol descends into despair

In the weeks since Russia’s war began, two Associated Press journalists have been the only international media present in Mariupol, chronicling its fall into chaos and despair. The city is now encircled by Russian soldiers, who are slowly squeezing the life out of it.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Official says some people survived theater strike; Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal’ and promises more aid to Ukraine

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Zelensky’s passionate plea to Congress for more help draws praise but little additional support for a no-fly zone
“In the darkest time for our country, for the whole of Europe, I call on you to do more,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Boston doctor, addressing Russians, warns against nuclear war and ‘end of civilization’

Some Russian scientists Wednesday promised to join with American counterparts to oppose a nuclear conflict and call for scientific collaboration.

Meet the hard-core maskers who never leave home without an N95

A shrinking number of residents plan to keep wearing face coverings in public indefinitely, even as mask mandates have been rescinded.
COVID-19 cases in other countries are rising. How worried should the US be?

Mass. lawmakers are moving to make hair discrimination illegal

The House on Thursday will vote on legislation that would ban discrimination on the basis of a person’s natural hairstyle, including protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, or twists. It would also bar schools from creating any policy that “impairs or prohibits” natural hairstyles.

Labs and apartments could be coming to the southern edge of downtown Boston
A pair of Black-owned firms will build lab space and apartments on the long-planned site in Chinatown.

Family mourns passing of longtime Boston broadcast meteorologist Mish Michaels
The family of longtime broadcast meteorologist Mish Michaels announced Wednesday that she had died.

TELEVISION REVIEW

‘Life & Beth’ brings out the best in Amy Schumer

She delivers her most faceted and raw performance yet as Beth Jones, a woman hitting 40 who realizes she’s not thrilled with any of her life choices.
QUICK BITE

At Somerville’s Vinal General Store, a sandwich is a joy ride

A hip little shop in Union Square makes food that’s as much fun as something on a bun can be.
Celtics 110, Warriors 88

Celtics cruise past Stephen Curry-less Warriors

The Golden State star left the game after Marcus Smart rolled onto his left foot while chasing a loose ball in the second quarter.
Opinion
IDEAS | DAVID SHRIBMAN

The last four weeks could upend our view of the last four decades

War makes even the worst old days look better.
EDITORIAL

With Russia unleashing ‘Armageddon’ from the sky, Biden should allow for the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine
Cass R. Sunstein

Hidden terms, high cancellation fees, complex disclaimers should be forbidden
Joan Vennochi

Win-win for Wynn
Edward R. Carr

We are not doomed to climate chaos
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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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Like others before him, Tom Brady is risking part of his reputation with this comeback
There’s a long list of star athletes who came out of retirement — Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Bjorn Borg among them — and the results weren’t always good.

live updates
NFL free agency tracker: Von Miller signing with Buffalo; Brandon Bolden and Jakob Johnson expected to join Raiders
NFL free agency is upon us. The new league year began on Wednesday at 4 p.m., meaning all trades and deals are now official.

Wild 4, Bruins 2
With loss to Wild, Bruins fail to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders
Ex-BU forward Jordan Greenway broke a tie in the third period and delivered the Wild to a 4-2 win.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Leveraging pain for personal gain

The federal case against activist Monica Cannon-Grant, arrested on Tuesday morning, reveals a defendant who clearly wasn’t satisfied with just one self-enrichment scam.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizer defends shortened route, says decision was made out of concern for public safety

The parade, scheduled for Sunday, will follow a shortened route that begins at the Broadway T Station, proceeds down the entirety of Broadway, and ends at Farragut Road.

Steamship Authority to prioritize ‘common carrier’ on waitlist for boat reservations to Nantucket

UPS trucks would go to the top of the waiting list on summer ferry routes as part of several steps approved this week by the Steamship Authority's board.

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Health experts say making daylight saving time permanent is a terrible idea. Permanent standard time, on the other hand ...

Shifting the US time zones would have adverse health effects caused by disruptions in circadian rhythms, doctors said.
Dave Epstein: There’s no perfect answer to the question of whether we should stop changing our clocks Tell us: What do you think about making Daylight Saving Time permanent year round?

PERSPECTIVE
The invasion of Ukraine reminds me of growing up in Iran. The trauma is lasting.
War is more than an abstract tragedy. There will be painful scars and memories that are hauled around for years.

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.

Newly unsealed court records raise questions about handling of probe into State Police trooper’s death
“With everything being the same, if Trooper Thomas Devlin was not hit by the defendant’s car, he would’ve still been alive today,” prosecutors wrote in a May court filing, conveying the opinion of a state medical examiner. Then, they changed their mind.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Cooking

Recipes: Three great weeknight meals featuring pork tenderloin

CHOREOGRAPHER Q&A

Boston Ballet moves to Rolling Stones tunes in choreographer Stephen Galloway’s ‘DEVIL’S/eye’

Former WCVB anchor Natalie Jacobson to publish a memoir
TELEVISION

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

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

Justin B. Hollander

How Biden and NATO can end Russia’s war with Ukraine

SCOT LEHIGH

The West should call China’s bluff on Ukraine
IDEAS | JULIA A. MINSON

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

The crumbling myth of Putin the ‘strongman’
EDITORIAL

Russia’s last-minute attempt to scuttle Iran nuclear deal must fail
IDEAS | JULIE WITTES SCHLACK

Leaving Cambridge for the comfort of strangers

Metro

PODCAST | RHODE ISLAND REPORT

Experts dish on the best date night destinations in Providence

On Rhode Island Report, Angie and Jeff DiMeo, creators of Providence Date Night on Instagram, talk about the city’s evolving food scene, ditching drinking, and where to find the best mocktails.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade organizer defends shortened route, says decision was made out of concern for public safety

The parade, scheduled for Sunday, will follow a shortened route that begins at the Broadway T Station, proceeds down the entirety of Broadway, and ends at Farragut Road.

Steamship Authority to prioritize ‘common carrier’ on waitlist for boat reservations to Nantucket

UPS trucks would go to the top of the waiting list on summer ferry routes as part of several steps approved this week by the Steamship Authority's board.
Dave Epstein

There’s no perfect answer to the question of whether we should stop changing our clocks

Sunrises very early during summer mornings, or sunsets relatively early on winter afternoons — it’s one or the other if we stop falling back and springing ahead.

Sports

Celtics 110, Warriors 88

Celtics cruise past Stephen Curry-less Warriors

The Golden State star left the game after Marcus Smart rolled onto his left foot while chasing a loose ball in the second quarter.
Pumas 3, Revolution 0

Revolution lose to Pumas on penalty kicks in CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal

Argentinian forward Juan Dinenno scored two goals and converted the deciding penalty after Pumas took a 3-0 victory in regulation time.
MIAA DIVISION 1 BOYS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

BC High scrapes by Springfield Central, will take on Newton North for Division 1 state championship

The No. 1 Eagles turned around a rare deficit, while the second-seeded Tigers made clutch plays down the stretch to set up a date in the state championship game.
Wild 4, Bruins 2

With loss to Wild, Bruins fail to gain ground on Eastern Conference leaders
MIAA DIVISION 4 BOYS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

Top-seeded Randolph boys basketball, No. 6 Saint Joseph Prep win semis to set up D4 state final
MIAA DIVISION 1 BOYS' BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS

It’s no dream, Norwood girls’ basketball earns ticket to Division 2 final

Business

Koch Industries to stay in Russia, says exiting does ‘more harm than good’

Koch Industries, the American manufacturing giant that employs 122,000 people across the world, said Wednesday it would not exit its operations in Russia because doing so would put its "employees there at greater risk and do more harm than good."

Biden’s China ‘pivot’ complicated by Russia’s war in Ukraine

Though the war in Ukraine has dominated President Biden's focus of late, White House officials insist they haven’t lost sight of China — and are watching intently to see how Xi Jinping decides to play his hand.

NLRB accuses Starbucks of retaliating against employees pushing union

Boston doctor, addressing Russians, warns against nuclear war and ‘end of civilization’
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PERSPECTIVE

The invasion of Ukraine reminds me of growing up in Iran. The trauma is lasting.
MISS CONDUCT

How to talk about the war on Ukraine and other horrible things with sensitivity
Love Letters

Meeting anyone after my husband’s death has been demoralizing
Cooking

Recipes: Three great weeknight meals featuring pork tenderloin

metro

Health experts say making daylight saving time permanent is a terrible idea. Permanent standard time, on the other hand ...

Meet the hard-core maskers who never leave home without an N95

Mass. lawmakers are moving to make hair discrimination illegal

sports

Wright State beats Bryant for its first NCAA men’s tournament win

Mikaela Shiffrin wins women’s downhill at World Cup Finals, increases lead in overall standings

Bills make free-agency spash by signing pass rush specialist Von Miller to six-year deal

business

Fed raises rates and projects six more increases this year

Labs and apartments could be coming to the southern edge of downtown Boston

Meta adds parental supervision tools on Instagram after backlash

politics

As Ukraine war rages, diplomats near Iran nuclear agreement

Irish leader tests positive for COVID during visit to DC

Hunter Biden paid tax bill, but broad federal investigation continues

Nation

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

As Ukraine war rages, diplomats near Iran nuclear agreement

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

World

Official says some people survived theater strike; Biden calls Putin a ‘war criminal’ and promises more aid to Ukraine

As crisis in Ukraine grows, aid agencies rush in supplies

Russian forces batter civilian areas, with hundreds feared trapped in theater hit by airstrike

opinion

Russia’s last-minute attempt to scuttle Iran nuclear deal must fail

The Iran nuclear deal may be imploding. Good.

Steering clear of knee-jerk xenophobia in the aisle of an international grocery

lifestyle

US grew wealthier, better educated in 2nd half of 2010s

At Somerville’s Vinal General Store, a sandwich is a joy ride

Create closes at Bow Market; D.C.’s Via Sophia moves to Maine

food & dining

At Somerville’s Vinal General Store, a sandwich is a joy ride

Create closes at Bow Market; D.C.’s Via Sophia moves to Maine

What to expect from New York’s Blue Ribbon Restaurants, coming to the Hotel Commonwealth this spring

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

‘Deep Water’ doesn’t make much of a splash

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

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

Television

‘Life & Beth’ brings out the best in Amy Schumer

Second season of ‘Upload’ ends much too soon

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

music

Marisa Monte is back where she belongs: In front of live audiences

At Roadrunner, Billy Strings inaugurates Boston’s newest room with a blazing performance

Reggae artist Mighty Mystic’s faith in Boston has been rewarded

Theater/Dance

Off Cabot in Beverly promises locally sourced comedy

Boston Ballet moves to Rolling Stones tunes in choreographer Stephen Galloway’s ‘DEVIL’S/eye’

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

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

Physicist Eugene Parker, namesake of NASA probe, dies at 94

Maureen Howard, novelist who traced women’s challenges, dies at 91

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