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Supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on January 6.

All three branches of government are now embroiled in Jan. 6, and other things we learned in recent days

Amid all of the news about Ukraine, the NCAA basketball tournament, and even the Oscars, legitimate big news involving the congressional Jan. 6 commission may have gone into the background.

Then-President Trump spoke during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

Three new revelations change what we know about Trump’s actions following the election

The bombshell report published early Tuesday was the latest in a series of revelations about Trump’s past actions, which are being highly scrutinized through a series of investigations.

Ocasio-Cortez calls on Justice Clarence Thomas to resign or face impeachment

Sleep is good for the brain. But what about napping? Research raises puzzling questions.
A recent study found that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease led to more napping, and also that people who napped a lot were at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

The cold weather is moving on out, just in time for April
The core of the cold weather is now gone and we can resume our regularly scheduled spring.

In Dennis White litigation, federal judge sides with Janey regarding discrimination claims

In a Tuesday order, Judge Leo T. Sorokin said, “[T]he Court finds that White has not alleged facts that would plausibly support an inference that Janey terminated White because of his race or his gender.”

Senator Susan Collins says she’ll back Ketanji Brown Jackson
Republican Senator Susan Collins said Wednesday that she’ll back President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Putin is being misled by advisers on Ukraine, US intelligence determines
The Biden administration is hopeful that divulging the finding could help prod Putin to reconsider his options in Ukraine.

More than 4 million Ukrainians have fled since the Russian invasion. Here’s where they’re going.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Zelensky expresses doubts about Russian pledge to pull back as Ukraine reports more attacks

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Putin is being misled by advisers on Ukraine, US intelligence determines
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UK’s Johnson backs sanctions until troops go
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UN official to vet forced evacuation claims

Funny, strange, silly, (and sad) vanity plates issued in Massachusetts

Vanity license plates that were approved by the Registry of Motor Vehicles during the coronavirus pandemic provide a snapshot into the psyches of Massachusetts motorists.

Young Stan in "Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood."

MOVIE REVIEW | ★★★½

Richard Linklater’s charmingly nostalgic ‘Apollo 10½’ imagines a space mission for a 9-year-old

Before there was Apollo 11, there was "Apollo 10½." Set in 1969, the animated feature stars Jack Black and premieres on Netflix April 1.

DEVRA FIRST

10 exciting new restaurants for spring

Where will you be eating this season? Read on to find out.

Opinion

William Allen (left), convicted of felony murder, speaks with council member Robert Jubinville before a Governor's Council commutation hearing on Feb. 2, 2022. Allen's sentence was commuted by Governor Charlie Baker.

EDITORIAL

Righting the state’s criminal justice wrongs

Highest court left unfinished business when it revised felony murder doctrine.

JEFF JACOBY

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

SCOT LEHIGH

The United States should take more Ukrainian refugees

RENÉE GRAHAM

How Black women were seen — then unseen

LETTERS

From #MeToo to #WhoMe? on Beacon Hill

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.

Two families, two views of felony murder Video: Here's how the state's felony murder law worked prior to 2017 Yvonne Abraham: Flawed justice, but we can fix this

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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New York doctor arraigned for allegedly taking lewd photos of women in front of Newbury Street store in Boston
A doctor living in New York state was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly photographing dozens of unsuspecting women in a lewd manner as they walked on Newbury Street in Boston near a high-end clothing store in September.

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

Driving a silver car, Michael Neary allegedly followed a couple for about 70 miles, tailgating, flashing his lights, and even pulling alongside them and into oncoming traffic, according to Ohio police reports.

Got a scam text from yourself? Verizon is working to shut down the campaign.
The wireless carrier recommended that customers not click on any links in texts that look suspicious or come from unfamiliar sources. Customers can also forward the text to 7726.

Charts: How much did housing costs go up in your town?
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.

New online database from Mass. General, Brigham and Women’s hospital researchers will aid in treating migraines
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital have published an online database of human and mouse brain tissue analysis aimed at helping scientists develop better treatments for migraine headaches and facial pain, the institutions said Monday in a joint statement.

Independent hospitals are ‘one crisis away’ from financial instability
Unlike larger peers that have financial cushions to weather down years, independent organizations instead are cutting costs to make things work.

Watch: Drone in T subway tunnel offers surreal footage

The MBTA released drone footage of the darkened Orange Line tunnel under the former Government Center Garage. The silent 29-second video shows subway tracks in the foreground and two platforms in the distance.

‘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.

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.

THE FINE PRINT

Efforts to ban ‘home equity theft’ in Massachusetts picking up steam
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a New Bedford woman says she was unfairly deprived of more than $210,000 in home equity by the city of New Bedford and a private company after she fell behind on her property taxes.

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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

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Special Projects

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To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.

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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

Metro

State Police form ‘Unity Basketball league for Girls’ in honor of Trooper Tamar Bucci who was killed in crash

State Police on Wednesday announced the formation of the Trooper Tamar Bucci Unity Basketball League for Girls, a youth league kicking off April 5 that’s named for the 34-year-old trooper who was killed March 3 when her cruiser was struck by a tanker trailer in Stoneham.

In Dennis White litigation, federal judge sides with Janey regarding discrimination claims

Dave Epstein | Forecast

The cold weather is moving on out, just in time for April

The core of the cold weather is now gone and we can resume our regularly scheduled spring.

Mayor Wu to speak at UMass Boston, Bunker Hill commencements

UMass Boston's graduation will be held for the first time at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center.

Sports

Subtracting the shot-blocking Robert Williams from the lineup deals a blow to the Celtics' championship aspirations.

dan shaughnessy

The Celtics lost a key player for the playoff push — we’ve seen this before in Boston

Robert Williams's injury reminds us of the could-have-beens involving Tony Conigliaro, Jim Rice, and others.

File -- What the Celtics will miss desperately is Robert Williams’ ability to score easy points on lobs and bail out over-penetration by hanging around the basket for passes.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Robert Williams’s knee injury could force Celtics to scramble in postseason

Daniel Theis, Grant Williams, and Al Horford must be at their best, and coach Ime Udoka has to devise defensive strategies and lineups to compensate for the loss of Robert Williams.

Robert Williams suffered a torn meniscus on Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Celtics

Celtics’ Robert Williams undergoes surgery for torn meniscus, will likely miss 4-6 weeks

The best-case scenario for Williams is that he’s back in 4-6 weeks, which would be in time to play in the second round of the playoffs.

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Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey

Unfocused Bruins were dealt a wake-up call by the Maple Leafs, and change may be in the cards

Maple Leafs 6, Bruins 4

‘Obviously, we weren’t prepared to play.’ Bruins dominated early, lose to rival Maple Leafs

Business

Los Angeles considers ending vaccine verification mandate

The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to end a requirement that many indoor businesses and large outdoor events verify that customers have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Biden to receive second booster shot as administration launches COVID website

President Biden is set to receive a second booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, the White House announced, a day after federal regulators approved a fourth shot for those aged 50 and older.

Biden poised to use Cold War powers to boost battery metals

Colleagues celebrate lasting legacy of former Globe editor Tom Winship at scholarship launch

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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’

Gisela McDaniel, "Created for Such a Time as This," 2020.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

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

Cooking

All three branches of government are now embroiled in Jan. 6, and other things we learned in recent days

Three new revelations change what we know about Trump’s actions following the election

Sleep is good for the brain. But what about napping? Research raises puzzling questions. A recent study found that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease led to more napping, and also that people who napped a lot were at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Dave Epstein | Forecast The cold weather is moving on out, just in time for April The core of the cold weather is now gone and we can resume our regularly scheduled spring.

In Dennis White litigation, federal judge sides with Janey regarding discrimination claims

Senator Susan Collins says she’ll back Ketanji Brown Jackson Republican Senator Susan Collins said Wednesday that she’ll back President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Putin is being misled by advisers on Ukraine, US intelligence determines The Biden administration is hopeful that divulging the finding could help prod Putin to reconsider his options in Ukraine.

More than 4 million Ukrainians have fled since the Russian invasion. Here’s where they’re going.

Funny, strange, silly, (and sad) vanity plates issued in Massachusetts

Richard Linklater’s charmingly nostalgic ‘Apollo 10½’ imagines a space mission for a 9-year-old

10 exciting new restaurants for spring

Righting the state’s criminal justice wrongs

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

The United States should take more Ukrainian refugees

How Black women were seen — then unseen

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Sleep is good for the brain. But what about napping? Research raises puzzling questions.
A recent study found that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease led to more napping, and also that people who napped a lot were at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s.

Dave Epstein | Forecast

The cold weather is moving on out, just in time for April
The core of the cold weather is now gone and we can resume our regularly scheduled spring.

Senator Susan Collins says she’ll back Ketanji Brown Jackson
Republican Senator Susan Collins said Wednesday that she’ll back President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Putin is being misled by advisers on Ukraine, US intelligence determines
The Biden administration is hopeful that divulging the finding could help prod Putin to reconsider his options in Ukraine.

Got a scam text from yourself? Verizon is working to shut down the campaign.
The wireless carrier recommended that customers not click on any links in texts that look suspicious or come from unfamiliar sources. Customers can also forward the text to 7726.

Charts: How much did housing costs go up in your town?
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.

Independent hospitals are ‘one crisis away’ from financial instability
Unlike larger peers that have financial cushions to weather down years, independent organizations instead are cutting costs to make things work.

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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.

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Efforts to ban ‘home equity theft’ in Massachusetts picking up steam
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a New Bedford woman says she was unfairly deprived of more than $210,000 in home equity by the city of New Bedford and a private company after she fell behind on her property taxes.