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Ketanji Brown Jackson pushes back on GOP critics and defends her record on second day of hearings

Facing senators’ questions for the first time, Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson forcefully defended her record as a federal judge Tuesday, declaring she will rule “from a position of neutrality” if she is confirmed.
Fact check: Republicans skew Jackson's record Four takeaways from the second day of hearings Watch Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing

Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb as Russian forces continue siege of Mariupol
Explosions and bursts of gunfire shook Kyiv, and black smoke rose from a spot in the north. Intensified artillery fire could be heard from the northwest, where Russia has sought to encircle and capture several suburban areas of the capital, a crucial target.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Alexei Navalny sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian court

Omicron subvariant takes hold in US

More than a third of last week’s US COVID-19 cases were caused by the Omicron BA.2 subvariant, a notable increase from just a week earlier when predictions were at just under one-quarter, according to the CDC.
Boston Marathon Notebook

Hopkinton gallery tells the Boston Marathon story through the Globe’s pages

The intertwined history of the two Boston institutions is on display in an exhibit at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts through April 23.

Tom Hanks surprises wedding couple by joining photos of their special day

This bride likely won’t cast away her photo-bombed portraits from her special day — Tom Hanks was the surprise wedding photo crasher after all.

‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler not invited to Oscars

Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” is nominated for seven Academy Awards, including best picture, director, and supporting actress. Yet the star of the movie musical will not be among those attending the ceremony on Sunday.
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars
Free Virtual Event | Tuesday at 1 p.m.

100 days in: A town hall with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu

Join us Tuesday for a virtual town hall where Globe reporter Milton Valencia will ask Mayor Wu to reflect on her work so far and preview what lies ahead.
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Opinion
Dean A. Strang and Nancy Gertner

Ketanji Brown Jackson defended the poor — experience that can balance the Supreme Court

About 6 in 10 appellate judges are former corporate lawyers from large firms.
EDITORIAL

Two years after COVID-19 deaths, still no systemic reform at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke
Joan Vennochi

First, a pity party — then Republicans pledge to probe Ketanji Brown Jackson’s ‘judicial philosophy’
MARCELA GARCÍA

Here’s why we should care about the recent spate of journalist killings in Mexico
LETTERS

Will the real snowflakes please stand down?
Mass. coronavirus at a glance | on
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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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Bouncer at downtown Boston bar charged in stabbing death of Marine veteran from Illinois

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Daniel Martinez, a native of Illinois, who was found by Boston police bleeding from a single stab wound near 33 Union St. shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday.

Gunman bursts into Manchester, N.H., apartment, kills dog and sprays room with bullets
A gun toting man burst into an apartment in Manchester, N.H. on Monday and fatally shot a dog amid a hail of bullets that sent terrified bystanders scattering, including one man who dove through a second-floor glass window in a desperate attempt to flee the tumult, authorities said.

Judge delivers split verdict in second trial over Capitol riot
A federal judge on Tuesday convicted an elected official from New Mexico of illegally entering restricted US Capitol grounds but acquitted him of engaging in disorderly conduct during the Jan. 6 riot.

INNOVATION BEAT

Programmers hit Russia with hidden code ‘protestware’ supporting Ukraine

Some who write open source software bundles altered their programs to display opposition to the invasion. It could show text like “Stand with Ukraine” or even try to erase the contents of the drive they were running on.
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Thanks to climate change, ticks and allergies are arriving earlier

Does it seem like ticks are spreading across New England earlier each year? Is that familiar allergic tickle in your throat showing up earlier, too? If so, it’s not just you — it’s climate change.

Love Letters
She’s an extrovert. I’m a homebody. How do we make it work?
What to do when your significant other wants to party every weekend and you just want to stay home.

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KEVIN CULLEN

A Labor secretary who is pro-labor? Heaven forbid.

Big business-supporting Republicans don’t like the success Marty Walsh has had in resolving labor disputes, so they want him investigated for possible ethics violations.

David Ortiz was targeted by drug kingpin in 2019 shooting, according to Ed Davis’s findings
Ed Davis, the former Boston police commissioner hired by Ortiz, said César Peralta came to feel disrespected by Ortiz, prompting Peralta to sanction the ragtag hit squad that tried to kill the former Red Sox player.

Decades in the making, Green Line Extension to Somerville’s Union Square finally opens for passengers
In 1990, the state promised to extend the Green Line. The first new station opened Monday, marking the first subway extension in the Boston area since 1987.

Spring Travel
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.

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Culture & Lifestyle

TALKING SHOP

Yoga, açaí, and green juice: A wellness ‘one-stop shop’ opens in Harvard Square
COOKING

Recipes: Four boldly seasoned roasts using less expensive eye of round

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars

Boch Center partners with Flymachine for virtual concert experiences that can be as social as you want

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

Joan Wickersham

Voices of Ukrainian poets
ABDALLAH FAYYAD

Does anyone actually like their health care plan?
Michael J. Moore

This is the story of a North Atlantic right whale’s will to live — and her species’ to survive
EDITORIAL

What can the US do to roll out the welcome mat for Ukrainian refugees?
Catherine Klapperich and Rebecca Weintraub

Wastewater monitoring must be used as a tool to mitigate future COVID surges
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The only way to fix Boston schools once and for all

Metro

Omicron subvariant takes hold in US

More than a third of last week’s US COVID-19 cases were caused by the Omicron BA.2 subvariant, a notable increase from just a week earlier when predictions were at just under one-quarter, according to the CDC.

Black News Hour Episode 8

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, former Boston city councilor Andrea Campbell, and Harvard University professor Danielle Allen.

Firefighters battle blaze in Lawrence triple-decker; residents escape flames

Fire Chief Brian Moriarty said crews responded to 333-335 Lawrence St. at approximately 4:20 a.m. and encountered “extremely heavy fire” in the building.
RI POLITICS

Who is running in Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district race?

In mid-January, Congressman Jim Langevin announced he would be vacating the seat he’s held for nearly two decades. A crowded slate of candidates have since announced interest in the 2nd Congressional District seat. Here’s a look at who’s definitely in, and who’s reportedly considering a run for Congress.

Sports

Boston Marathon Notebook

Hopkinton gallery tells the Boston Marathon story through the Globe’s pages

The intertwined history of the two Boston institutions is on display in an exhibit at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts through April 23.

‘We want to see our babies’ faces.’ NYC may lift mask requirement for toddlers.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday said that he will make masks optional for those in daycare and prekindergarten starting April 4 if case rates and the risk of the virus spreading remain low.
NCAA Women's tournament | UConn 52, UCF 47

UConn women relies on defense to beat UCF, advance to 28th straight Sweet 16

The Huskies have not allowed an opponent to score more than 51 points in their last 10 games.
HIGH SCHOOLS

For local high school teams, it’s spring forward, back to normal as 2022 season begins
Celtics 132, Thunder 123

Celtics still have enough to hold off Thunder for a fourth straight victory, and a perfect trip
BRUINS 3, CANADIENS 2 (OT)

For Brad Marchand, overtime goal to beat Canadiens came with some extra incentive

Business

INNOVATION BEAT

Programmers hit Russia with hidden code ‘protestware’ supporting Ukraine

Some who write open source software bundles altered their programs to display opposition to the invasion. It could show text like “Stand with Ukraine” or even try to erase the contents of the drive they were running on.

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram under ‘extremism’ law

A Moscow court banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s Facebook and Instagram in Russia Monday, in what was the first use of the country’s sweeping law on “extremism” against a foreign technology company.

Russian oil seeps into global market to ease supply fears for now
TALKING SHOP

Yoga, açaí, and green juice: A wellness ‘one-stop shop’ opens in Harvard Square
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Spring Travel

Where to stay in 4 of New England's most-charming B&B towns
Spring Travel

Exploring Mystic, Stonington, and more of Connecticut's coast
Spring Travel

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

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

metro

Pacheco drops out of R.I. congressional race

Teens are trying — but failing — to quit vaping nicotine, new research shows

Republican Ashley Kalus is officially running for governor of R.I.

sports

Notre Dame women crush Oklahoma, 108-64, to advance to Sweet 16

Robert Williams, Marcus Smart sidelined for Monday’s game against Thunder

Rangers sign ex-Red Sox pitcher Garrett Richards to one-year deal in bullpen role

business

Okta shares fall after hacking group Lapsus$ claims data breach

Affini-T Therapeutics launches with $175 million for cancer treatments

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

politics

Judge delivers split verdict in second trial over Capitol riot

Ketanji Brown Jackson pushes back on GOP critics and defends her record on second day of hearings

Fact check: Republicans skew Ketanji Brown Jackson’s record on crime

Nation

Judge delivers split verdict in second trial over Capitol riot

Ketanji Brown Jackson pushes back on GOP critics and defends her record on second day of hearings

Omicron subvariant takes hold in US

World

Alexei Navalny sentenced to 9 years in prison by Russian court

Ukraine retakes key Kyiv suburb as Russian forces continue siege of Mariupol

Russia bans Facebook and Instagram under ‘extremism’ law

opinion

Wastewater monitoring must be used as a tool to mitigate future COVID surges

Does anyone actually like their health care plan?

US stands ready to aid Ukraine, but how so, and how ready?

lifestyle

This Paper Plane is for adults only

A funny thing happened in the bathroom. Her guest towel made us laugh.

Everything Bagel ice cream is back. Will it bowl you over?

food & dining

This Paper Plane is for adults only

A funny thing happened in the bathroom. Her guest towel made us laugh.

Everything Bagel ice cream is back. Will it bowl you over?

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

‘West Side Story’ star Rachel Zegler not invited to Oscars

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars

2022 Oscar ballot: Vote now

Television

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Oscars

Zendaya and Tom Holland spotted in Boston on Sunday

This week’s TV: The Oscars, a ‘Halo’ series, and the return of ‘Atlanta’

music

Mitski postpones two Boston concerts after positive COVID test among touring party

Boston Baroque’s new virtual stage is here to stay

Daddy Yankee says he’s retiring: ‘I see the finish line’

Theater/Dance

Mitski postpones two Boston concerts after positive COVID test among touring party

A reimagined ‘Oklahoma’ pushes back on the notion of a perfect country

New England Now Dance Platform presents diverse stories of community and globally inspired creativity

globe local

South Boston shines in St. Patrick’s Day parade

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

Obituaries

Paula Green, tireless advocate for peace, dies at 84

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

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, venerated Talmudic scholar, dies at 94