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Medicare decision on polarizing Alzheimer’s drug divides doctors

Medicare said it will only cover Biogen’s drug Aduhelm in clinical studies. Doctors are split on whether that’s good or bad.

Chicopee superintendent worked her way up to the school system’s top job
Chicopee School Superintendent Lynn Clark, who is facing charges of lying to the FBI, worked her way up from substitute teaching to the school system’s top job.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev asks for stay of execution, seeks new appeal on constitutional grounds

In a court filing Thursday, Tsarnaev’s attorneys said the US District Court in Boston improperly forced their client to stand trial in the city, denied his challenges to two jurors who lied in court, dismissed a juror who opposed the death penalty, and admitted evidence that was collected after a “coerced confession.”

Ukrainian leaders predict more gruesome discoveries ahead

Ukrainian leaders predicted there would be more gruesome discoveries in the days ahead after retreating Russian forces left behind crushed buildings, streets strewn with destroyed cars and mounting civilian casualties that drew condemnation from across the globe.

Revere man, 23, shot and killed by his uncle outside courthouse in Medford

Chenghai Xue, 44, was charged with the murder and will be arraigned Friday in Somerville District Court, the Middlesex district attorney’s office said in a statement.

Bucks 127, Celtics 121
Shorthanded Celtics push Bucks to the limit, but falter in the end
Marcus Smart led the way for the Celtics with 29 points, hitting 7 of 12 from 3-point range, but it wasn't enough to put away Bucks in 127-121 setback.

East Boston garage used as illegal crash pad by flight attendants, city officials say

The city's Inspectional Services Department said they have discovered an illegal crash pad built in an East Boston garage where flight attendants used bunk beds and shared a kitchen in a space without smoke detectors or a second exit.

BC High lands $49 million donation to build wellness center

The donation is the single largest gift in BC High’s 159-year-history, and BC High says it’s the biggest donation given to any Catholic secondary school in New England.
KEVIN CULLEN

In landlocked Vermont, an ambitious flatlander makes waves

In southern Vermont, where antiwar sentiment runs deep, an article and headline in a paper Belogour owns touched a raw nerve. Some readers thought it was satire. But Belogour meant every word, and the outcry was genuine, too.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Affordable Care Act could become a midterm election albatross

Democrats need to extend the American Rescue Plan’s higher subsidies, and soon.
MONICA L. WANG

To transform public health, invest in behavioral research

EDITORIAL

A big American company is using bankruptcy to get the upper hand on cancer patients. Congress should ban the practice.
Heather Hopp-Bruce

That time 6 million Reddit users came together and created something, together
Joan Vennochi

When it comes to solving the problem of ‘Mass. and Cass,’ Boston is on its own
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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
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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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Legalization 2.0: Massachusetts Senate approves overhaul of marijuana laws

The reforms would crack down on local fees, pave the way cannabis cafes, and put more muscle behind policies meant to make the licensed pot industry equitable.
Consumers say Massachusetts weed stinks — and not in the good way

Which of these common foods and products can cause cancer? Test your knowledge.
A new website by experts from Harvard and Dana-Farber separates fact from myth. Think you’re up to speed on the latest research? Take this quiz.

Scented candles or burnt marshmallows — which one can cause cancer?

As the war unfolds, this Boston librarian is helping preserve Ukraine’s cultural treasures
Kristin Parker is a trained "cultural heritage first responder" who is actively involved in preserving Ukraine's imperiled cultural heritage. Massachusetts culture workers are pitching in to safeguard and archive Ukrainian art in the face of war.

Appeals court backs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate
The ruling reversed a lower court's decision and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.

Coming soon to the corner of Mass. Ave. and Boylston: Lab space and affordable housing
Developer re-works long-stalled project on a key corner of Back Bay.

The Masters
After shooting a valiant 71, Tiger Woods has to figure out how to recover for Day 2 at the Masters
"We’ve got four straight days, and there’s no one that’s going to shoulder the load besides me," Woods said.

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PLAY LOCAL / STAY LOCAL

For a change of scenery minus the hassle, think Gloucester

We put on our tourist goggles, and approached this gem of a city as wide-eyed tourists from Dubuque, Iowa, as opposed to kinda-locals who once lived a mere 20 miles away. Here’s what we found.

Here are the 26 locals on the Forbes billionaires list
The 26 billionaires who live in Massachusetts or have close ties to the state are worth nearly $94 billion combined, according to the 2022 Forbes world’s billionaires list, which came out this week.

TRAVEL
When a passport problem feels like a parenting fail
Turns out, I’m no superhero. I can’t even get my kid on a plane to Iceland.

Should you get that second booster shot? Here’s what you need to know.
Federal health officials say anyone 50 and older can get a second booster shot to protect themselves against COVID-19. But if you fall in that group, should you get one?

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Culture & Lifestyle

THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond
STAGE REVIEW

With this ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a classic remains a classic

After a long pause, Lowell’s The Town and the City music festival is back
Working On It

A friendly self-help book for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women that answers all the big questions

Special Projects

Spotlight Team investigation

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.

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.
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

JEFF JACOBY

Mississippi’s mainstream abortion law
EDITORIAL

Did Boston’s new outdoor dining rules have to be so cumbersome?
IDEAS | MATT BIVENS

The end of privacy could also mean the end of nuclear weapons
Heather Hopp-Bruce

That time 6 million Reddit users came together and created something, together
Daniel Chirot

If Putin’s Russia can’t fulfill his autocratic goal, who will he turn to for help?
IDEAS | BEN KISSAM

Confessions of a professional clickbait writer

Metro

Boston police seek man accused of indecently assaulting two victims in Allston

Officers responded to a call at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday reporting an indecent assault and battery near the intersection of Spofford Road and Commonwealth Avenue, police said in a statement. A second victim said she was walking on Glenville Avenue on Tuesday when a man indecently assaulted her, police said in a statement Thursday night.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev asks for stay of execution, seeks new appeal on constitutional grounds

In a court filing Thursday, Tsarnaev’s attorneys said the US District Court in Boston improperly forced their client to stand trial in the city, denied his challenges to two jurors who lied in court, dismissed a juror who opposed the death penalty, and admitted evidence that was collected after a “coerced confession.”

Medicare decision on polarizing Alzheimer’s drug divides doctors

Medicare said it will only cover Biogen’s drug Aduhelm in clinical studies. Doctors are split on whether that’s good or bad.

MCI Cedar Junction to close, a milestone reflecting falling crime rates, sentencing reform

The maximum-security prison in Walpole will be shut down over the next two years.

Sports

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Even in a loss, Celtics show how ready they are for postseason

This wasn’t a moral victory, but it was apparent the Celtics weren’t too distressed because of their positive showing.
Men's Frozen Four | Minnesota State 5, Minnesota 1

Minnesota State earns first trip to men’s Frozen Four with defeat of Minnesota

The Mavericks, who ousted Harvard and Notre Dame to get here, had won 17 straight games and 26 of their last 27.
Chad Finn

In men’s Frozen Four at TD Garden, even without local teams, it was easy to find rooting interests

Denver's staunch defense might have won over the crowd in a 3-2 victory in overtime.
Bucks 127, Celtics 121

Shorthanded Celtics push Bucks to the limit, but falter in the end
Masters notebook

Tough day for Justin Thomas (4 over) as he again stumbles at a major

The Masters

Sungjae Im leads the Masters with a 5-under 67, even though the attention is all on Tiger Woods, four shots back

Business

Medicare decision on polarizing Alzheimer’s drug divides doctors

Medicare said it will only cover Biogen’s drug Aduhelm in clinical studies. Doctors are split on whether that’s good or bad.
INNOVATION BEAT

Uber bought Drizly for $1 billion, but who will deliver the alcohol?

Some observers have said that because of laws that govern the tightly regulated alcohol industry, this merger is more complicated than it seems.
RI HEALTH

Can unvaccinated health care workers return to work in Rhode Island?

Newton Schools chief stepping down to run workforce training nonprofit
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Social media

Are young women catching ‘TikTok tics’ from social media? The answer is complex.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

Kendall Square has a diversity problem. These women are trying to solve it.
Love Letters

‘He said we are still together . . . but not dating.’ What?
COOKING

Recipes: Ham, gruyère, and asparagus tartines make Easter brunch easy

metro

Former Patriot Matt Light running for school committee in Foxborough

In landlocked Vermont, an ambitious flatlander makes waves

There’s a renewed effort to make private universities pay property taxes in Rhode Island

sports

Stefon Diggs sticking with Bills after $96 million extension

Denver comes through in overtime with victory over Michigan in men’s Frozen Four semifinal

Top-ranked Needham boys’ volleyball rolls in road win vs. No. 6 Brookline

business

There’s a renewed effort to make private universities pay property taxes in Rhode Island

BC High lands $49 million donation to build wellness center

Yellen calls for crypto regulation to reduce risks, fraud

politics

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination signals change, but court’s conservative bent remains

COVID-19 politics appear to be over. And it’s hard to see how they come back — even if the virus does.

Senate confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Nation

Appeals court backs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

Senator Susan Collins of Maine tests positive for COVID-19

World

Ukrainian leaders predict more gruesome discoveries ahead

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine begs for help

More Russians consider costs of war in Ukraine as casualties mount

opinion

If Putin’s Russia can’t fulfill his autocratic goal, who will he turn to for help?

The content of their character

Did Boston’s new outdoor dining rules have to be so cumbersome?

lifestyle

The TSA isn’t known for its sense of humor. But its Instagram account is.

He’s been deleting my male friends from social media

For a change of scenery minus the hassle, think Gloucester

food & dining

A vegan seafood restaurant opens in Quincy (and its patio is no shrimp, either)

At Ovenbird Café, a Belmont staple soars even higher

Miznon opens in the Seaport; ‘Top Chef’ sensation Spike Mendelsohn opens a plant-burger spot at Whole Foods

travel

The TSA isn’t known for its sense of humor. But its Instagram account is.

For a change of scenery minus the hassle, think Gloucester

When a passport problem feels like a parenting fail

Arts

Dartmouth unveils designs for $88 million expansion of Hopkins Center for the Arts

From Ukraine to Maine: How Louise Nevelson’s roots shaped her into one of the most important artists of the 20th century

‘Becoming Trees,’ and learning from them, at Concord Center for the Visual Arts

Books

Saving the forests to save ourselves, in ‘Ever Green’

A brutal coming of age in Douglas Stuart’s ‘Young Mungo’

Anne Lamott: Finding an hour a day just to read

Movies

Nehemiah Persoff, one of Hollywood’s busiest actors, dies at 102

‘Ambulance’ chasing

Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton sharpen ‘All the Old Knives’ on Amazon Prime

Television

Donald Glover gets new costar for ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’

An April shower of intriguing TV shows

Looking for a fun binge? Try ‘The Afterparty.’

music

Joe Messina, guitarist, one of last of the Funk Brothers of Motown hits, dies at 93

After a long pause, Lowell’s The Town and the City music festival is back

Roland White, a shaper of bluegrass and country rock, dies at 83

Theater/Dance

With this ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a classic remains a classic

In Kirsten Greenidge’s ‘Our Daughters, Like Pillars,’ family ties get tangled

Cirque du Soleil bringing ‘ ‘Twas the Night Before …’ to the Wang for the holidays

globe local

Firefighters rescue two window washers from 42nd floor of downtown Boston building

A letter to Boston, from the father of Preston Settles

Mothers Out Front Newton has a message: ‘Gas: not safe, not clean, not green.’

Obituaries

Nehemiah Persoff, one of Hollywood’s busiest actors, dies at 102

Joe Messina, guitarist, one of last of the Funk Brothers of Motown hits, dies at 93

Roland White, a shaper of bluegrass and country rock, dies at 83