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DAs favor new legislation to address possible felony murder injustices

The high court in 2017 abolished rules that caused some individuals who never killed anyone to be sentenced to life for felony murder — but did not make the changes retroactive.

Read the Spotlight report: Unfinished justice

Former MIT researcher inspired by ‘Breaking Bad’ to buy poison is spared prison term
Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 38, a former research director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years probation for obstruction of justice on Thursday.

Harvard’s admit rate shrinks to 3.2 percent

Harvard will offer free tuition to a wider pool of lower- and middle-class families in the coming year.

Atrius lays off dozens of nurses as COVID needs wane and merger nears

The Massachusetts Nurses Association said that 60 nurses — approximately 10 percent of Atrius’s nursing staff — were let go on Wednesday.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE: THE LATEST

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to resume; Red Cross heads toward Mariupol

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China blames US, NATO growth for Ukraine war
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Crews replaced old underground gas pipes that leak, contributing to climate change.

As the state investigates the future of gas, climate advocates say they’re being shut out

A move by state officials appears to severely limit the influence climate groups can have on a process that will determine the future of natural gas in the state.

SHIRLEY LEUNG

In Roxbury, a chance to build on Massport’s model of inclusive development
With a 7.7-acre empty parcel, the city has a chance to show how inclusive development can also transform a community by creating wealth and opportunities for residents.

Here’s a look at the dueling bids to transform a long-empty parcel in Roxbury

‘Incredibly unfair’: New outdoor dining rules make patio seating difficult for some Boston restaurants
While North End restaurateurs negotiate with Mayor Michelle Wu over extra fees as high as a $7,500 outdoor dining fee and shorter season in the neighborhood, their peers across the city say they, too, are struggling with new rules.

Julia Garner (left) and Alexis Floyd in the Netflix series "Inventing Anna."

MATTHEW GILBERT

How did TV shows get so bloated? It’s a long story.

Artistic freedom on cable networks and streaming services is a good thing, but too often writers and creators test our patience.

Could this be a paranormal link to the Beatles? Check today’s date, then decide.

Five years before anyone even heard of the Fab Four, some mysterious recordings were made in Vermont with titles like “Please Please Me,” “In My Life,” and “All You Need Is Love.” Or at least that’s the story.

The dining room features a built-in bar with wood shelving and backlighting, as well as a beverage fridge. (Josh Campbell/Massachusetts Real Estate Photography)

Home of the Week: Roslindale condo serves up dining room with a built-in bar

The unit has two bedrooms, two full baths, and hardwood flooring.

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IDEAS | BEN KISSAM

Confessions of a professional clickbait writer

Thanks to Google and some canny search engine optimization, my articles are read by hundreds of thousands of people a month. Just don’t mistake them for the best information.

EDITORIAL

At 12, the ACA is alive and well — and getting steadily better

Alex Beam

The Doublespeak awards can’t return soon enough

SCOT LEHIGH

As the West closes ranks against Putin, Trump asks the Russian war criminal for political help

Richard E. Neal

A boost for Americans’ retirement funds

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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Bruins 8, Devils 1

After distasteful loss to the Maple Leafs, Bruins take it out on the Devils in a rout
The Bruins erupted for seven unanswered goals — including six in a decisive second period — in an 8-1 rout of the Devils Thursday night at TD Garden.

Oscars producer says police offered to arrest Will Smith
Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.

Who will win at the Grammys, and who should
Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste, and the duo of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett could be poised for a big night.

Two Mass. women among nine people charged in Washington, D.C., reproduction clinic blockade plot
Two Kingston women in their 70s who were among nine people arrested for allegedly blocking access to a reproductive health center in Washington, D.C. in October 2020 played supporting roles in the plot, according to court papers filed in their cases.

Quincy man, 25, arrested for alleged assault of Boston police officer after getting thrown out of theater at Chris Rock show

Boston police on Wednesday arrested a Quincy man for allegedly assaulting an officer following his removal from comedian Chris Rock’s show at the Wilbur Theatre over a mask dispute, according to authorities and legal filings.

Former Boston Philharmonic Orchestra artistic advisor pleads guilty to possession of child pornography
David St. George, 75, of Arlington, is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 16, according to a statement Thursday from the US attorney’s office for Massachusetts. He was arrested and charged in September 2018, according to the statement.

They spent $24,000 on solar panels. Then Eversource took four months to turn them on.

Matt and Annie Kelly installed solar panels on their Cambridge home. But because of delays at Eversource, the couple had to wait four months to flip the switch on.

ben volin | on football

Chalk up another win for Tom Brady in Bruce Arians’s surprise retirement
Brady has gotten more assertive about controlling his career, and it sure looks as if he won the power struggle here.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Every flavor of Worcester’s Table Talk Pies, ranked
Forget the seltzer; Worcester’s finest culinary export is its pie. But which is best? And which is most likely to remind you of hand soap from Bath & Body Works?

BOOK EXCERPT

How a spy-hunting journalist enthralled, and deceived, America during World War I
John R. Rathom was the editor of the Providence Journal whose sensational espionage stories captivated readers and changed the course of history. But, as Globe reporter Mark Arsenault recounts in an excerpt from his new book, “The Imposter’s War,” Rathom was hiding secrets of his own.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Benjamin Franklin portrait by Joseph Siffred Duplessis, 1778.

Q&A

Ken Burns talks about his latest documentary, ‘Benjamin Franklin,’ ahead of its PBS premiere

The stars of "CODA," which won best picture, at the Governors Ball after the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

MOVIES

Oscar-winning ‘CODA’ to return to movie theaters — including Gloucester Cinema

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

What’s the story behind ‘The Girl From Plainville’? This timeline puts Michelle Carter case into context

Daniel Scheinert, left, and Daniel Kwan, directors of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," at the Liberty Hotel.

A long way from Emerson, the Daniels talk about their new film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’

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

"There’s a growing contingent of Gen Z knowledge workers who are test-driving a new version of adult social life — one centered outside of the workplace."

IDEAS | KATHERINE HU

My generation isn’t looking to make friends at work

Countering the appeal of rising authoritarianism — in the United States as well as Russia — will require offering people other means to the same psychological ends.

IDEAS | ELIZABETH SVOBODA

Vladimir Putin’s fans are happier than you are

A bus arrives at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester on March 17. Two teenagers were arrested and charged in connection with the March 15 shooting of a teacher and student at the school.

Joan Vennochi

Let’s talk about Boston school violence

Virginia "Ginni" Thomas (center) sits between her husband, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and Senator Mitch McConnell at an event in 2021.

EDITORIAL

Jan. 6 committee must subpoena Ginni Thomas. Now.

Mississippi state Senators Rod Hickman, Michael McLendon, Albert Butler, and David Jordan review an alternate Senate redistricting map at the Mississippi Capitol on March 29.

David Daley

The Supreme Court is playing hardball politics, and democracy is losing

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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Paul Herman, mainstay of gangster movies, is dead at 76

In addition to “Goodfellas” and “Casino,” Mr. Herman acted in three seasons of “The Sopranos" and five seasons of "Entourage."

Quincy man, 25, arrested for alleged assault of Boston police officer after getting thrown out of theater at Chris Rock show

SPOTLIGHT FOLLOW-UP

DAs favor new legislation to address possible felony murder injustices

The high court in 2017 abolished rules that caused some individuals who never killed anyone to be sentenced to life for felony murder — but did not make the changes retroactive.

Former MIT researcher inspired by ‘Breaking Bad’ to buy poison is spared prison term

Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 38, a former research director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years probation for obstruction of justice on Thursday.

Sports

THURSDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

Chelmsford boys’ lacrosse comes roaring out of gate, takes down Andover

Despite entering the season with many new players, the Lions jumped out to a big early lead and picked up their 15th straight Merrimack Valley victory.

Jake DeBrusk (right) celebrates his first-period goal with Hampus Lindholm that gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead. He also was credited with an assist on Brad Marchand's second-period goal for a 4-1 lead.

Bruins 8, Devils 1

After distasteful loss to the Maple Leafs, Bruins take it out on the Devils in a rout

The Bruins erupted for seven unanswered goals — including six in a decisive second period — in an 8-1 rout of the Devils Thursday night at TD Garden.

Jennifer Kupcho birdied Nos. 11-14 to get to 8 under, then bogeyed the next two holes.

Golf

Jennifer Kupcho, Minjee Lee share lead in last major at Mission Hills

Kupcho and Lee shot 66s after the first round of the final edition of the major championship at Mission Hills.

Golf

Rain slows Augusta National Women’s Amateur as no one left under par

Arizona governor won’t say transgender people exist

Bruins

Watch: Bruins rookie Marc McLaughlin score in his NHL debut

Business

House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Dems seek wider bill

The House has passed a bill capping the monthly cost of insulin at $35 for insured patients, part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation.

SHIRLEY LEUNG

In Roxbury, a chance to build on Massport’s model of inclusive development

With a 7.7-acre empty parcel, the city has a chance to show how inclusive development can also transform a community by creating wealth and opportunities for residents.

Union trails in Amazon vote in Alabama, with challenges pending

Immuta to increase workforce

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He lost his arm in an accident. A new surgery and a bionic prosthetic are giving him back unprecedented control.

The Medical Issue

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DAs favor new legislation to address possible felony murder injustices

Former MIT researcher inspired by ‘Breaking Bad’ to buy poison is spared prison term Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 38, a former research director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years probation for obstruction of justice on Thursday.

Harvard’s admit rate shrinks to 3.2 percent

Atrius lays off dozens of nurses as COVID needs wane and merger nears

As the state investigates the future of gas, climate advocates say they’re being shut out

SHIRLEY LEUNG In Roxbury, a chance to build on Massport’s model of inclusive development With a 7.7-acre empty parcel, the city has a chance to show how inclusive development can also transform a community by creating wealth and opportunities for residents.

How did TV shows get so bloated? It’s a long story.

Could this be a paranormal link to the Beatles? Check today’s date, then decide.

Home of the Week: Roslindale condo serves up dining room with a built-in bar

Confessions of a professional clickbait writer

At 12, the ACA is alive and well — and getting steadily better

The Doublespeak awards can’t return soon enough

As the West closes ranks against Putin, Trump asks the Russian war criminal for political help

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Former MIT researcher inspired by ‘Breaking Bad’ to buy poison is spared prison term
Ishtiaq Ali Saaem, 38, a former research director at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was sentenced to six months of home confinement and three years probation for obstruction of justice on Thursday.

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In Roxbury, a chance to build on Massport’s model of inclusive development
With a 7.7-acre empty parcel, the city has a chance to show how inclusive development can also transform a community by creating wealth and opportunities for residents.

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After distasteful loss to the Maple Leafs, Bruins take it out on the Devils in a rout
The Bruins erupted for seven unanswered goals — including six in a decisive second period — in an 8-1 rout of the Devils Thursday night at TD Garden.

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Oscars producer Will Packer said Los Angeles police were ready to arrest Will Smith after Smith slapped Chris Rock on the Academy Awards stage.

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