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Evacuations from Mariupol continue as Russian forces push deeper into the port city

The fall of Mariupol, the scene of some of the war’s worst suffering, would mark a major battlefield advance for the Russians, who are largely bogged down more than three weeks into the biggest land invasion in Europe since World War II.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Putin isn’t yet ready for talks with Zelensky, Turkish official says

President Biden draws on long history with ‘war criminal’ Vladimir Putin in Ukraine crisis

A war on top of a pandemic lends uncertainty to US economic outlook

Father, classmates mourn Marblehead High School senior killed in car crash

James Galante was driving to his family’s home on Marblehead Neck, his father said, when his vehicle crashed on the causeway that cuts across the Atlantic Ocean.

Bruins acquire defenseman Hampus Lindholm from Ducks to fill a huge hole
The Bruins are sending the Ducks defensemen Urho Vaakanainen and John Moore, and a first-round pick this year.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Extremists rule Texas. Here’s why that matters in Massachusetts.

Thanks to the extremists who now rule it, the Lone Star State is becoming a dystopia: Abortion is effectively outlawed; transgender youth and those who love them are running scared; “CRT” panic is turning education into a vehicle for white heroism propaganda; and vigilantes have been empowered to police their neighbors.
NCAA men's tournament | Providence 79, Richmond 51

No. 4 Providence men earn a Sweet 16 berth with convincing win over No. 12 Richmond

The fourth-seeded Friars draw a Sweet 16 date against top-seeded Kansas in the Midwest Region semifinal Friday in Chicago, Ill.
Dan McGowan: It’s on to the Sweet 16 for Providence Photos: Providence College beats Richmond
TOM FARRAGHER

Facelift for a fabled submarine that has sailed into history

The USS Nautilus is “the foundation on which the entire nuclear Navy is built."
Opinion
EDITORIAL

New state audit is an opportunity, not a threat, for BPS families

There are numerous problems that the district has proved itself chronically incapable of addressing on its own. A state review could serve as an important tool for correcting them.
IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

That time when songs about abortion were big hits
IDEAS | BEN JACQUES

14 women and the 19th century’s big lie
LETTERS

Higher gas prices could be just what we need
LETTERS

Boston’s gas-burning street lamps overdue for a greener option
Spring Travel | Globe Magazine

Where to stay in 4 of New England’s most-charming bed and breakfast towns

B&Bs encapsulate many of the joys of travel and spring is an ideal time to stay at one. Here’s where to go and what to do when you’re there.

Exploring Mystic, Stonington, and more of Connecticut’s southeast coast

With its seaside feel, foodie opportunities, and attractions for all ages, the area is ideal for reacquainting oneself with the joys of travel.

Sometimes parents need just a little peace. I found mine in a tiny cabin.

How I escaped my husband’s living room Zoom calls, my kids’ meltdowns, and the dog barking for a blissful weekend in New Hampshire.
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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.
Explore the full feature ⟶
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

Up to 10 wounded in Arkansas shooting outside car show

As many as 10 people were wounded in a shooting outside a car show in Arkansas on Saturday night, the state police said.

Police searching for missing 15-year-old Carlisle girl

Eloa, a ninth grader at Concord-Carlisle High School who lives in Carlisle, was last seen at her school Friday, Carlisle Police Officer Christopher Arguoyan said.

Authorities: Virginia reporter among 2 killed in shooting

Sierra Jenkins, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, was one of two people killed during a shooting early Saturday outside a restaurant and bar, authorities said.

Man dies after stabbing near Faneuil Hall

A man was stabbed shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday near 33 Union St. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Boston police said.

Peter Abraham | On baseball
Xander Bogaerts is saying what the fans are thinking: Why won’t the Red Sox restock the roster?
Chaim Bloom has replenished the bullpen and rotation. But that’s not enough.

Roxbury seventh grader wins Boston’s citywide spelling bee
Sulayman Abdirahman, 12, of Roxbury, lasted 12 normal rounds and 29 final rounds against 18 other students in Rabb Hall at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Branch Saturday.

Recommended reads

Return of South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kindles hope for brighter times

“It’s not just about St. Patrick’s Day,” said Maureen Dahill, a lifelong resident and the editor of the blog Caught in Southie. “People are also celebrating a return to a sense of normalcy.”

Globe Magazine
Inside an ugly battle over the future of Gunstock ski resort in New Hampshire
Everyone involved can agree that the region’s only county-owned ski resort is something special. But that might be the only thing they can agree on.

In an effort to ease fossil-fuel reliance, an MIT spinoff plans to dig the deepest holes on Earth
A firm says it has figured out how to drill as deep as 12 miles into the Earth’s crust to capture the steam and use it to run turbines at power plants.

Beth Teitell
HR is thrilled to welcome you back to the office — including employees who have gone feral!
Dear Colleagues: With return-to-office almost upon us, this email will outline the employee-first changes we’re proud to institute! But also, please kindly disregard the email you received 17 seconds ago, which was meant for managers only.

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Culture & Lifestyle

DANCE REVIEW

Boston Ballet takes audiences to a blessed ‘DREAMstate’
STAGE REVIEW

In ‘Everyday Life,’ illness is a burden shared by those bound by love
MATTHEW GILBERT

A guide to streaming services for mixers and matchers
THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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

Maham Javaid

The dark side of daylight saving time

Charles M. Sennott

Deaths of journalists in Ukraine and the fragility of a free press
RENÉE GRAHAM

No, COVID isn’t over
Ann Berwick

Massachusetts needs to use more electricity, not less
IDEAS | DAVID SHRIBMAN

The last four weeks could upend our view of the last four decades
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The only way to fix Boston schools once and for all

Metro

RI SPORTS

Providence College routs Richmond to get to 1st Sweet 16 in 25 years

The fourth-seeded Friars (27-5) will face Kansas, the top seed in the Midwest Region, in Chicago next week.

Father, classmates mourn Marblehead High School senior killed in car crash

James Galante was driving to his family’s home on Marblehead Neck, his father said, when his vehicle crashed on the causeway that cuts across the Atlantic Ocean.
RI CRIME

Rhode Island crime news: March 2022

Regular updates from police and the Rhode Island courts.
RHODE MAP AT MARCH MADNESS

🏀 It’s on to the Sweet 16

Once it was clear that the Friars were going to beat Richmond, the heavily pro-Providence crowd started cheering, “We want Kansas.”

Sports

NCAA men's tournament | Gonzaga 82, Memphis 78

Drew Timme sparks No. 1 Gonzaga to a gritty victory over No. 9 Memphis

After delivering a fiery locker room speech at intermission, Timme rallied the Zags (28-3) from a 41-31 halftime deficit by scoring 21 of his 25 in the second half.
John Powers | On College hockey

UMass may have won, but UConn is on a similar path

These are two programs that came from the same place, lower-division aspirants that joined the Division 1 fast lane and immediately became everyone’s favorite opponent.
Sports Log

Flyers trade captain Claude Giroux to Panthers

The move is designed to strengthen Florida's status as a Stanley Cup contender.
NBA

LeBron James passes Karl Malone for second on all-time NBA scoring list
NCAA men's tournament | Saint Peter's 70, Murray State 60

No. 15 Saint Peter’s men rolls into Sweet 16 with impressive win over No. 7 Murray State

RI SPORTS

Providence College routs Richmond to get to 1st Sweet 16 in 25 years

Business

As Green Line comes in, Union Square residents worry they’ll be pushed out

The new Green Line service — its first spur to Union Square opens Monday — is quickening the transformation of Somerville, where two-thirds of residents rent. Many worry that by the time the train is fully operational later this year, the working-class residents who could benefit from it most might be gone for good.

Africa mostly quiet amid widespread condemnation of Russia

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni recently remarked that Russia’s war on Ukraine should be seen in the context of Moscow being the “center of gravity” for Eastern Europe.

California reduces supplies to water agencies amid drought

Amazon opens first-of-its-kind facility in Bridgewater
magazine
On the cover

Inside an ugly battle over the future of N.H.'s Gunstock ski resort
PERSPECTIVE

The invasion of Ukraine reminds me of growing up in Iran
MISS CONDUCT

How to talk about the war on Ukraine with sensitivity

Cooking

Recipes: Three great weeknight meals featuring pork tenderloin

metro

No. 4 Providence men earn a Sweet 16 berth with convincing win over No. 12 Richmond

David Ortiz fue el objetivo de un narcotraficante en el tiroteo de 2019, según los hallazgos de Ed Davis

Roxbury seventh grader wins Boston’s citywide spelling bee

sports

Aaron Bohlinger scores in overtime, UMass men capture second straight Hockey East title

UMass women suffer NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Notre Dame

🏀 It’s on to the Sweet 16

business

After shareholders balk, GE’s Culp is poised for less pay

Hackers hit Hood. Dairy shut down milk production this week after ‘cyber security event.’

Everbridge offers free emergency info network for organizations with people in Ukraine

politics

A war on top of a pandemic lends uncertainty to US economic outlook

President Biden draws on long history with ‘war criminal’ Vladimir Putin in Ukraine crisis

After stumbles, Biden’s health secretary seeks a reboot

Nation

Evacuations from Mariupol continue as Russian forces push deeper into the port city

Photos: Scenes of resistance in war-torn Ukraine

Authorities: Virginia reporter among 2 killed in shooting

World

Putin isn’t yet ready for talks with Zelensky, Turkish official says

Its offensive slowed, Russia uses long-range missiles to devastating effect

David Ortiz fue el objetivo de un narcotraficante en el tiroteo de 2019, según los hallazgos de Ed Davis

opinion

Massachusetts needs to use more electricity, not less

Making Congress smarter

Reform laws only as good as those who enforce them

lifestyle

North End restaurants have to pay $7,500 for outdoor dining

Jack Kerouac’s original ‘On the Road’ scroll is hitchhiking to Lowell

Is he horribly injured . . . or did he just ghost me?

food & dining

North End restaurants have to pay $7,500 for outdoor dining

Tiffani Faison and Rebel Rebel earn James Beard finalist nods

Allston’s iconic Silhouette Lounge to reopen

travel

Sometimes parents need just a little peace. I found mine in a tiny cabin.

Exploring Mystic, Stonington, and more of Connecticut’s southeast coast

Where to stay in 4 of New England’s most-charming bed and breakfast towns

Arts

Two collections become one in ‘On This Ground: Being and Belonging in America’ at PEM

Ukrainian American artist Lesia Sochor shares paintings of ‘pysanky’ at Museum of Russian Icons

Georgia O’Keeffe, behind the lens

Books

Making the Emerald Isle modern

Heather Havrilesky on reading memoirs, and writing them

Surviving family in Anne Tyler’s new novel ‘French Braid’

Movies

Doc Talk: Finding the world in Salem; going underground with Dinosaur Jr.

What’s up at this year’s Boston Israeli Film Festival

In ‘The Outfit,’ Mark Rylance cuts it close as a tailor mixed up with the mob in 1950s Chicago

Television

J.J. Abrams’s next project: a U2 series for Netflix

A guide to streaming services for mixers and matchers

Turturro-Walken subplot adds spark to ‘Severance’

music

After a two-year wait, Dropkick Murphys are back where they belong

Singer Aimee Mann says she was dropped from Steely Dan’s summer tour. Her fans are furious.

‘Song Exploder’ creator Hrishikesh Hirway has some songs of his own

Theater/Dance

In ‘Everyday Life,’ illness is a burden shared by those bound by love

Boston Ballet takes audiences to a blessed ‘DREAMstate’

Off Cabot in Beverly promises locally sourced comedy

globe local

Roxbury seventh grader wins Boston’s citywide spelling bee

Saturday storms are expected to clear in time for Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday

Lynnfield parent convicted in Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal asks to remain free

Obituaries

Av Westin, newsman behind ABC’s ‘20/20,’ dies at 92

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, venerated Talmudic scholar, dies at 94

Representative Don Young, longest-serving congressmember, dies