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At least 53 people have tested positive after attending Washington dinner

At least 53 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since attending The Gridiron Club and Foundation’s annual dinner Saturday in Washington, the group’s president confirmed Friday.

Ukraine seeks tough reply after missile kills 52 at station
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants a tough global response to Russia after its forces fired a missile at a crowded train station, killing at least 52 people.

Man charged with killing nephew outside courthouse in Medford after denial of restraining order extension

A 44-year-old man who allegedly shot his nephew to death outside a Medford courthouse Thursday first struck the victim with his SUV, pinning him between two vehicles before shooting him in the head at close range, leaving 10 shell casings at the grisly crime scene, a prosecutor said in court Friday.

One man killed, another injured, in shooting at Roslindale gas station

Officers responded around 9:45 p.m. Friday to a report of shots fired at 4137 Washington St. in Roslindale. Officers arrived to find two men shot, one of whom died from injuries, police said.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
Some stormy weather — especially on Saturday — will sweep through before sunshine of next week
We’re getting to that time of year where the weekend weather becomes more important. Unfortunately the upcoming weekend is not going to be perfect, weather wise

Trump Jr. text shows ideas to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump Jr. texted White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two days after the 2020 presidential election with strategies for overturning the result if Trump’s father lost, CNN reported Friday.

Labor shortages across economy are creating opportunities for older workers

With turnover rampant and “Help Wanted” signs popping up everywhere, more employers are welcoming — or welcoming back — older workers, a group that has long felt derided and overlooked in the nation’s Darwinian labor market.

‘It’s devastating.’ As Boston-area weeklies close, towns ponder civic life without local news.

Civic leaders and loyal readers alike worry this moment represents an inflection point, with a third of Gannett’s local weeklies disappearing overnight, along with essential community journalism.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Let Russians run in the Boston Marathon

It’s understandable why museums, orchestras, and now road races have sought to keep Russians out. But a better way to protest Vladimir Putin’s invasion would be to celebrate and elevate Ukrainians.
MARCELA GARCÍA

Dear Governor Baker: You’re wrong on driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
IDEAS | DAN MCKANAN

A century before the first Earth Day, there was the Forest Festival in the Middlesex Fells

EDITORIAL

What’s Maura Healey afraid of?
RENÉE LOTH

The streets belong to the people
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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Boston man indicted in federal court on charges of trafficking sex and drugs from a tent at Mass. and Cass
Jonathan Vaughan, 35, also known as “Ason,” was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, two counts of transportation of an individual for purposes of prostitution, and three counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, according to a statement from the US attorney’s office.

Pennsylvania man arrested in connection with 2 indecent assaults in Allston

Ogonna Chukwudaalu Ofoma of Allentown, Pa., was arrested near 76 Quint Ave. in Allston after police received several 911 calls around 5:30 p.m. reporting a suspicious person in the area who matched the description police released Thursday of a man sought as a person of interest in two assaults, Boston police said in a statement.

Amazon seeks to overturn union win, says vote was tainted
Amazon is seeking to overturn the historic union victory at one of its New York City warehouses, arguing in a legal filing Friday that union organizers and the National Labor Relations Board acted in a way that tainted the results. It now wants to redo the election.

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap
The motion picture academy on Friday banned Will Smith from attending the Oscars or any other academy event for 10 years following his slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.

ben volin | on football
A secret plan, a bombshell lawsuit, and a soccer match: Inside Tom Brady’s un-retirement
If Brady had his way, he would have been running — and potentially quarterbacking — a Patriots division rival. Instead, a series of unforeseen events led him back to Tampa.

Accused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed
A gunman accused of shooting and seriously wounding Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stealing her two French bulldogs was mistakenly released from jail and is being sought, authorities said Friday.

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Consumers say Massachusetts weed stinks — and not in a good way

Recreational marijuana sales are well into their fourth year in Massachusetts. But is our weed any good?

PARENTING UNFILTERED
No big plans for April vacation week? Fear not: We have ideas.
Mingle with wild animals who aren’t your children, hunt for a Siamese cat, and more.

Here are the 27 locals on the Forbes billionaires list
The 27 billionaires who live in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, or have close ties to the states, are worth nearly $96 billion combined, according to the 2022 Forbes world’s billionaires list, which came out this week.

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.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Cirque du Soleil bringing ‘ ‘Twas the Night Before …’ to the Wang for the holidays
TV CRITIC'S CORNER

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

As the war unfolds, this Boston Public Library curator is helping preserve Ukraine’s cultural treasures
THE TICKET

Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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
SCOT LEHIGH

Affordable Care Act could become a midterm election albatross
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
JEFF JACOBY

The UN Human Rights Council makes a mockery of human rights
IDEAS | BEN KISSAM

Confessions of a professional clickbait writer

Metro

People were charged for free swimming lessons at Mattapan pool, city says

“BCYF has been informed by community members that swim lesson participants were charged for classes offered by BCYF for free,” a spokesperson said in a statement. “The City is currently investigating this issue and working to quickly resolve the issues for full access to our pools across the city.”

Pennsylvania man arrested in connection with 2 indecent assaults in Allston

Ogonna Chukwudaalu Ofoma of Allentown, Pa., was arrested near 76 Quint Ave. in Allston after police received several 911 calls around 5:30 p.m. reporting a suspicious person in the area who matched the description police released Thursday of a man sought as a person of interest in two assaults, Boston police said in a statement.

Cardinal O’Malley releases schedule for Holy Week

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston on Friday released Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s schedule for Holy Week, with a half-dozen services at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in the South End planned from Palm Sunday to Easter.

Wrentham man indicted on 2nd-degree murder charge in crash that killed Sharon man

Nicholas Snyder, 22, was also indicted Tuesday on charges of vehicular manslaughter – OUI and assault with a dangerous weapon for the crash that killed 21-year-old Kevin Earley, the Norfolk district attorney’s office said in a statement.

Sports

FRIDAY'S SCHOOLS BASEBALL, SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Austin Prep’s battery fully charged in Catholic Central League baseball win over St. Mary’s

Evan Blanco allowed only one run and struck out 16 in six innings, and catcher Matt Chatelle drove in three runs as the No. 2 Cougars rolled over the No. 8 Spartans.
Bruins 2,Lightning 1

Charlie Coyle nails OT winner and Linus Ullmark makes 28 saves in Bruins’ victory over the Lightning

It was the 16th goal of the season for Coyle.
FROZEN FOUR

Minnesota State shooting to upend Denver in Frozen Four title game

Denver (30-9-1) is vying for its ninth national title, which would tie Michigan for most in the NCAA.
The Masters

An awful start leads to difficult round for Tiger Woods but he perseveres to make it to the weekend

Playing like a world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler surges to five-shot lead at the Masters

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Aaron Judge, Brian Cashman playing quite the contractual card game

Business

Amazon seeks to overturn union win, says vote was tainted

Amazon is seeking to overturn the historic union victory at one of its New York City warehouses, arguing in a legal filing Friday that union organizers and the National Labor Relations Board acted in a way that tainted the results. It now wants to redo the election.

Proud Boys leader pleads guilty in insurrection case

A leader of the right-wing Proud Boys group is pleading guilty to charges stemming from the insurrection at the US Capitol and will cooperate with prosecutors in the criminal case against other members.

Inflation is surging, and Larry Summers has thoughts

Developers pitch hotel for quiet pocket of Back Bay
magazine
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

Some stormy weather — especially on Saturday — will sweep through before sunshine of next week

12 State Police fired for not getting vaccinated

Rhode Island crime news: April 2022

sports

BC student-athletes enjoying NIL benefits

Northeastern goaltender Devon Levi wins Richter Award

Masters is a place of hope and of disappointment for Rory McIlroy

business

‘It’s devastating.’ As Boston-area weeklies close, towns ponder civic life without local news.

Flagship’s Kaleido Biosciences shuts down, as more biotechs lay off staff

Tell us: Have you filed a claim with the MBTA?

politics

At least 53 people have tested positive after attending Washington dinner

Trump Jr. text shows ideas to overturn 2020 election

Alabama governor bans gender-affirming medicine for youth, subjects doctors to harsh penalties for treatment

Nation

Accused shooter in Lady Gaga dog theft mistakenly freed

Romney, a former opponent of Jackson, is one of her few Republican backers

‘We’ve made it,’ says Jackson, celebrating Supreme Court confirmation

World

Ukraine seeks tough reply after missile kills 52 at station

Russia’s war dead belie its slogan that no one is left behind

Haiti’s assassination probe has stalled. The US one is advancing.

opinion

The UN Human Rights Council makes a mockery of human rights

The sting of college rejection

An unintended consequence of a ‘therapeutic response’

lifestyle

Weddings have ruined my friendships

Mark Wahlberg reportedly puts his Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $87.5 million

No big plans for April vacation week? Fear not: We have ideas.

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

Will Smith gets 10-year Oscars ban over Chris Rock slap

Mark Wahlberg reportedly puts his Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $87.5 million

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

Television

Alfonso Cuarón is bringing a series to Apple TV+

David Letterman thanks Rhode Island Hospital for taking care of him after fall

Mark Wahlberg reportedly puts his Beverly Hills mansion on the market for $87.5 million

music

To have the Vijay Iyer Trio back in Boston? It’s music to our ears

At BSO, a program of the moment

Pink Floyd releases first new song in nearly three decades for Ukraine

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

‘Very familiar and yet so different.’ Easter brings hope as congregations gather in person again

Should Massachusetts cities and towns ban gas-fired leaf blowers?

Man goes magnet fishing, pulls out ammunition from the Assabet River

Obituaries

Patricia MacLachlan, bestselling author of ‘Sarah, Plain and Tall’ children’s book, dies at 84

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