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New Census data confirms Massachusetts has some of the highest housing costs in the US

Among owner-occupied housing units, Massachusetts had a median home value of nearly $400,000, according to the new data. That’s higher than any other state except for Hawaii and California. Explore the charts to see how your town stacks up.

Mass. reports 882 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 16 deaths reported over three days

Mass. case numbers, coronavirus levels in waste water tick up from low levels

Here’s what to know about the FDA authorizing an additional COVID-19 booster shot for some people

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Talks in Turkey focus on a possible cease-fire

‘Scared for their life’: Ohio couple says R.I. congressional candidate Michael Neary followed and menaced them for miles

Driving a silver car, Neary allegedly followed the couple for about 70 miles, tailgating, matching their speed, flashing his lights, and even pulling alongside them and into oncoming traffic, according to Ohio police reports requested by the Globe. When police searched his vehicle, they found marijuana and a half-empty bottle of whiskey.

Actor Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 27, 2022.

Boston is Chris Rock’s first post-Oscars appearance. What will he have to say?

His performance here is his first public appearance since being smacked in the face by actor Will Smith at Sunday’s Academy Awards.

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Ticket prices for Chris Rock’s Boston shows spike after that slap at the Oscars

So, what does Rock have to say about the controversy? Many are hoping he’ll address it during his Boston run, which begins Wednesday at the Wilbur.

Amid resistance, Wu offers a compromise on North End outdoor dining rules
After weekend negotiations, the mayor said restaurants can pay the $7,500 seasonal fee in monthly installments or apply for “hardship waivers.”

Outdoor dining lining was popular on Hanover Street in the North End last year.

SHIRLEY LEUNG

North End restaurants’ food fight with Wu is absurd

It shouldn’t take high-priced lawyers and a waste of political capital to settle the dispute over outdoor dining.

President Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill into law to make lynching a federal hate crime, more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed.

Jan. 6 White House logs given to House show more than 7-hour gap in Trump calls

The gap extends from a little after 11 a.m. to about 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, and involves White House calls. It’s widely known that Trump had conversations on Jan. 6 with Republican lawmakers.

A worker stood at the collapse site at the former Government Center Garage on Tuesday.

MBTA reopens Orange Line following partial parking garage collapse

The MBTA determined it was safe to resume Orange Line service between North and Back Bay stations after conducting an inspection and running test trains in the tunnels, officials said. Green Line service remains suspended between North Station and Government Center, the MBTA said.

Sarah Lancashire as Julia Child in the HBO Max series "Julia."

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Thanks to Sarah Lancashire’s delicious portrayal, ‘Julia’ will leave you ready for more

At many points across the eight episodes of “Julia,” which premieres Thursday on HBO Max, Lancashire’s Julia Child is touching and complex.

Talk about a pressure cooker: Meet the food stylist for HBO’s ‘Julia’

Opinion

RENÉE GRAHAM

How Black women were seen — then unseen

Cory Booker’s hedge on the racism Ketanji Brown Jackson faced from the GOP only benefits those who inflicted it.

SCOT LEHIGH

The United States should take more Ukrainian refugees

JEFF JACOBY

What gaffe? Of course Putin should not be in power.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Chile’s president could be a new model for the left

MARCELA GARCÍA

Who wouldn’t want tacos at midnight on Newbury Street?

Globe Spotlight Investigation

Felony murder explained

An explainer about how the Massachusetts felony murder law had worked -- and why some say current reforms aren't enough. ( Video Produced by Anush Elbakyan/Globe Staff, Animation by Dominic Smith )

Unfinished justice

The state’s high court in 2017 struck down a murder law that had condemned men who never killed to die behind bars. But what about those already facing that dire penalty? They are waiting.

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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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Mass. native, 40, killed in suspected grizzly bear attack in Montana knew risks of the wild, sheriff says

Craig Clouatre, the 40-year-old Massachusetts native killed last week in a suspected grizzly bear attack in a wooded area north of Yellowstone National Park in Montana, was an avid outdoorsman and aware of the risks posed by spending time in the wild, authorities said.

Foo Fighters cancel Boston Calling appearance
The news comes four days after the death of longtime Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, 50.

Labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan snags government employee union endorsement in AG campaign
The National Association of Government Employees announced Tuesday that it has endorsed labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan for attorney general.

Palestinian gunman kills 5 in Israel’s fifth attack in recent days
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian gunman killed five people in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood outside Tel Aviv on Tuesday night, the latest in a surge of attacks in Israel this month.

‘Gentrification is destroying the community’: In Eastie, first-generation Bostonians lament a changing neighborhood
Pricey development continues to rapidly transform the neighborhood, long known as a landing pad for immigrants, but drawing more affluent white-collar workers and students by the day.

Peregrine falcons are back at the Superman Building. Watch them live
The peregrine falcons that have taken up residence atop the Superman Building downtown had been spotted a few days earlier exhibiting what’s known as a bowing courtship display. Now there are three eggs.

The art of tattooing on ‘an ever-changing canvas’

The Globe spoke with several local tattoo artists about how the other artistic mediums they practice influence how they ink — and vice versa.

More people need mental health care. But those who want to help them pay dearly.
At a time when people wait weeks or months for mental health treatment, the people training to be therapists confront one hurdle after another — most of them financial.

Coming soon to your benefits package: student debt relief
As companies struggle to hire and retain workers during a nationwide labor shortage and waves of post-pandemic turnover, nearly one-third of large employers are offering to help pay off one of the biggest debts young people owe.

Dear home staging client, your house is lovely, but please throw away everything you own immediately!
As home sellers fall under the influence of TikTok staging stars and throw-pillow-focused reality TV shows, a home-staging arms race is building.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Elle Fanning portrays Michelle Carter in Hulu's "The Girl From Plainville."

TELEVISION REVIEW

‘The Girl From Plainville’ adds a human dimension to texting suicide case

Marc Bamuthi Joseph (left) and Daniel Bernard Roumain, collaborators on "The Just and the Blind."

The fears of Black fathers for their sons, told in words, music, and movement

Mikaela Teixeira, center, reacts to "CODA" winning best picture at an Oscars viewing party held at Berklee College of Music. Berklee is featured prominently in "CODA," a shot-in-Massachusetts movie that won all three awards for which it had been nominated.

From Gloucester to Berklee, ‘CODA’ Oscar triumphs are a cause for celebration

COOKING | MAGAZINE

Recipes: Make polenta, then fry it, use it in soup, or serve with sauce

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Chile's new president, Gabriel Boric, rolled up his sleeves at a press conference on March 14.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Chile’s president could be a new model for the left

A server at an outdoor seating area on Newbury Street, May 2021.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Who wouldn’t want tacos at midnight on Newbury Street?

The Equality Parade, the largest gay pride parade in central and eastern Europe, in Warsaw, June 19, 2021.

EDITORIAL

Ukraine war poses a challenge for Europe’s right-wing populists — and ours

Will Smith hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday in Los Angeles.

Rachelle G. Cohen

Will Smith, Chris Rock, and the slap heard round the world

All of us in positions of power have to listen to this generation of women, who firmly believe that the economy should work for everyone.

Paula A. Johnson

How to build an economy that works for women

As COVID and its consequences intensified poverty, many health care workers became more active in prescribing financial resources. A growing body of evidence says those prescriptions might be just as important as pharmaceutical ones.

IDEAS | JULIA HOTZ

Take this cash and call me in the morning

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RI CRIME

Rhode Island crime news: March 2022

Regular updates from police and the Rhode Island courts.

ADRIAN WALKER

Sooner or later, North End restaurant owners are going to lose their fight over outdoor dining

Simply put, the right to put tables on city sidewalks and in city streets and serve food simply doesn’t exist.

‘Gentrification is destroying the community’: In Eastie, first-generation Bostonians lament a changing neighborhood

Pricey development continues to rapidly transform the neighborhood, long known as a landing pad for immigrants, but drawing more affluent white-collar workers and students by the day.

RI POLITICS

McKee looks to use $4.5m in APRA funds to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

If approved, these funds will be allocated to invest in the nonprofit community to provide additional housing, clinical, and mental health services.

Sports

Hampus Lindholm's Bruins debut was against the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Lightning.

Bruins notebook

Hampus Lindholm has been put to the test since being acquired by the Bruins

“You want to see him against the best,” said coach Bruce Cassidy.

Behind 27 points from Paige Bueckers (left), the Huskies scraped into their 14th consecutive Final Four.

NCAA BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

UConn women overcome adversity again to advance to Final Four

Despite a gruesome injury to Dorka Juhasz, the Huskies rallied to squeak past NC State in double overtime.

Nick Pivetta went four-plus innings in his start Tuesday.

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Tuesday’s Red Sox spring training report: Pirates take Nick Pivetta deep

The righty allowed three runs over four-plus innings, including two solo homers, as the Red Sox lost for the fifth time in six games.

Red Sox notebook

As Christian Arroyo can attest, Red Sox plan to stay in shape by focusing on positional flexibility

NFL notebook

Former US attorney to lead NFL’s probe of Dolphins tanking allegations

Baseball notebook

Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks finalize $76 million, five-year deal

Business

‘Gentrification is destroying the community’: In Eastie, first-generation Bostonians lament a changing neighborhood

Pricey development continues to rapidly transform the neighborhood, long known as a landing pad for immigrants, but drawing more affluent white-collar workers and students by the day.

Fed pivots toward jumbo hikes

Federal Reserve officials, rattled by persistent inflation and criticism that they’re behind the curve, have pivoted toward an even more aggressive plan of interest-rate hikes than they signaled earlier this month to ensure price increases cool.

Four takeaways from the latest report on the Future of Work in Mass.

THE FINE PRINT

Move afoot to ban ‘home equity theft’ in Massachusetts

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PERSPECTIVE

I was convinced I didn’t have Lyme disease. But guess what?

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I was whispering a prayer to God hoping that she was my date’

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Five things to do in and around Boston, March 28-April 3

Cooking

New Census data confirms Massachusetts has some of the highest housing costs in the US

Mass. reports 882 confirmed COVID-19 cases; 16 deaths reported over three days

Mass. case numbers, coronavirus levels in waste water tick up from low levels

Here’s what to know about the FDA authorizing an additional COVID-19 booster shot for some people

‘Scared for their life’: Ohio couple says R.I. congressional candidate Michael Neary followed and menaced them for miles

Boston is Chris Rock’s first post-Oscars appearance. What will he have to say?

Ticket prices for Chris Rock’s Boston shows spike after that slap at the Oscars

Amid resistance, Wu offers a compromise on North End outdoor dining rules After weekend negotiations, the mayor said restaurants can pay the $7,500 seasonal fee in monthly installments or apply for “hardship waivers.”

North End restaurants’ food fight with Wu is absurd

President Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill into law to make lynching a federal hate crime, more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed.

Jan. 6 White House logs given to House show more than 7-hour gap in Trump calls

MBTA reopens Orange Line following partial parking garage collapse

Thanks to Sarah Lancashire’s delicious portrayal, ‘Julia’ will leave you ready for more

How Black women were seen — then unseen

The United States should take more Ukrainian refugees

What gaffe? Of course Putin should not be in power.

Chile’s president could be a new model for the left

Who wouldn’t want tacos at midnight on Newbury Street?

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Amid resistance, Wu offers a compromise on North End outdoor dining rules
After weekend negotiations, the mayor said restaurants can pay the $7,500 seasonal fee in monthly installments or apply for “hardship waivers.”

President Biden signs bill making lynching a federal hate crime
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill into law to make lynching a federal hate crime, more than 100 years after such legislation was first proposed.

Foo Fighters cancel Boston Calling appearance
The news comes four days after the death of longtime Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, 50.

Labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan snags government employee union endorsement in AG campaign
The National Association of Government Employees announced Tuesday that it has endorsed labor attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan for attorney general.

Palestinian gunman kills 5 in Israel’s fifth attack in recent days
JERUSALEM — A Palestinian gunman killed five people in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood outside Tel Aviv on Tuesday night, the latest in a surge of attacks in Israel this month.

Peregrine falcons are back at the Superman Building. Watch them live
The peregrine falcons that have taken up residence atop the Superman Building downtown had been spotted a few days earlier exhibiting what’s known as a bowing courtship display. Now there are three eggs.

More people need mental health care. But those who want to help them pay dearly.
At a time when people wait weeks or months for mental health treatment, the people training to be therapists confront one hurdle after another — most of them financial.

Coming soon to your benefits package: student debt relief
As companies struggle to hire and retain workers during a nationwide labor shortage and waves of post-pandemic turnover, nearly one-third of large employers are offering to help pay off one of the biggest debts young people owe.

Dear home staging client, your house is lovely, but please throw away everything you own immediately!
As home sellers fall under the influence of TikTok staging stars and throw-pillow-focused reality TV shows, a home-staging arms race is building.