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Aidan Connolly, 27, of Roslindale died while kayaking in Vermont.

Family mourns kayaker from Mass. who drowned in Vermont lake

One of the two men who drowned after their kayak overturned in a lake in Vermont is remembered by his family as being “all about happiness” and “the greatest son you could imagine.”

Biden expected to send Ukraine $800 million in weapons
The Biden administration is preparing to announce another $800 million in weapons and support for Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.

After years of red tape and red ink, Mass. hemp companies are finally turning a profit
The reversal of fortune is largely due to a 2020 state law that allows in-state hemp companies to sell their products to Massachusetts marijuana operators.

Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022
A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

The former site of a Lowe’s is where the T is building its new Quincy bus garage.

Eye-popping cost of MBTA’s new Quincy bus garage outpaces similar projects in US and Canada

The $402 million price tag raises questions about whether the cash-strapped T will be able to upgrade its remaining garages to achieve its goal of switching from fossil fuel to battery-electric buses.

High Street Place was worth the wait
These are the highlights at Boston’s newest food hall.

The ‘invisible’ targets of hatred and hardship: Lower-income Asian Americans the focus of new COVID-19 study
A new study by Boston researchers has found that many lower-income Asian Americans, often underrepresented in studies of COVID-19, were hit hard by the pandemic and suffered a triple threat of health risks, financial stress, and racism.

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge’s order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains, and travel hubs, officials said Wednesday.

1,853 confirmed cases and 24 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass. Levels of coronavirus in waste water in Eastern Mass. climb — but at a slower pace

Plant-based Impossible burgers for sale in a supermarket.

In ongoing beef over alternative ‘meat’ products, Boston’s Motif goes after Impossible Foods’ patent

The two companies have been sparring over the process used to make plant-based products.

Brazilian singer Pabllo Vittar performs onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., this month, the first time a drag artist was part of the festival's lineup.

Drag queen Pabllo Vittar has a big voice, and she’s using it to propel herself to pop stardom

Though drag performers typically lip sync, Vittar does not. Fresh off her recent history-making performance at Coachella, she's on her way to the Paradise for a sold-out show April 29.

Yes, Republicans are now at war with Disney. Here is why the latest culture war may backfire on the GOP.

What began months ago as just another salvo in the culture wars suddenly became about threatening a major part of the Florida economy, in a major political gamble by Republicans.

Opinion

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll routinely deals with housing, education, and infrastructure — the nuts and bolts of municipal government.

The race for lieutenant governor should be about ideas and experience. Not about $1 million.

Mayor Kim Driscoll of Salem would like the race to measure executive experience, of which she has a lot, and not focus on Senator Eric Lesser’s campaign war chest.

IDEAS | STEVE ALMOND

Writing from the heart is so analog — and I love it

The Mass. justice system failed my daughter Rehma Sabir

The unmasking of a selfish nation

The blessing of ‘rote’ memory

The Globe turns 150

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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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No cash, no cashier: AI-powered checkout debuts at Fenway Park
Three Caper Counter tabletop checkout systems placed around the stadium automatically recognize food and beverage items using visual recognition technology.

Brigham, Children’s Hospital researchers find increased mutations in Alzheimer’s patient brain cells
Alzheimer’s disease patients had a greater number of mutations in their brain cells than people who were normally aging, a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital found.

Makeshift homeless shelter Operation Hunker Down is shutting down
“Some say that private citizens shouldn’t be taking this matter into their own hands. They’re right. But I don’t see the government really stepping up here,” said David Gerard O’Connor, who launched the shelter in January. “No one should be sleeping outside. I still believe that to my core.”

California businessman sentenced to 9 weeks in prison in ‘Varsity Blues’ college admissions scandal
I-Hsin “Joey” Chen, 67, of Newport Beach, Calif., is the 35th parent sentenced as part of the nationwide college admissions scandal known as Operation Varsity Blues, US Attorney Rachael Rollins said in a press release Wednesday.

Bradley Cooper is looking for extras in Western Mass. to be in new film ‘Maestro’
The film, starring Cooper and Carey Mulligan, is a biopic that tells the story of the late Leonard Bernstein. Filming will take place at Tanglewood from May 21-26.

Thousands may have student debt that should be erased, feds say
Record-keeping failures by the federal government may have left thousands of Americans saddled with student debt that should have been automatically canceled through a benefit for low-income borrowers, according to a new federal study.

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Molly Seidel (right) stretches out with Des Linden before the race on Monday.

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‘Really freaking disappointed’: Molly Seidel expands on why she dropped out of the 2022 Boston Marathon

In an Instagram post on Tuesday morning, the former Boston resident dived in to what went down that led her to drop out around Mile 16.

Illinois sex assault suspect arrested in Stockbridge after pursuit and brief standoff on Mass. Pike
An Illinois convicted sex offender who’s allegedly failed to maintain proper offender registration records in his home state led Massachusetts authorities on a pursuit Wednesday morning from Charlton to Stockbridge, where his vehicle came to a stop on the Mass. Pike and he eventually surrendered after a brief standoff, officials said.

After the federal court ruling, where are you required to wear a mask?
A federal judge on Monday voided the Biden administration’s mask mandate for public transportation and airlines, prompting a raft of businesses and agencies to drop their own mask requirements.

Rhode Island foodies, rejoice: Design plans for Union Station food hall have been approved

The proposed food hall in the historic Union Station is set to open in spring 2023, and will feature an outdoor plaza and a separate restaurant

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Culture & Lifestyle

David Hyde Pierce as Paul Child in "Julia."

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

From Niles Crane to Paul Child, David Hyde Pierce creates characters to remember

Andris Nelsons (pictured conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall last year) will lead 13 programs in the BSO's 2022-23 season.

Boston Symphony Orchestra unveils its 2022-23 season

Comedian Bill Burr

Bill Burr announces August show at Fenway Park

Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond in "Minx."

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

Stealth powerhouse makes ‘Minx’ compelling viewing

Special Projects

Paul Gunter.

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 illustration.

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.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Fish know there's safety in numbers — and they're not the only animal that can count.

IDEAS | ELIZABETH PRESTON

Fish don’t learn it in schools, but they can do math

President Joe Biden boards Air Force One on April 19 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., en route to New Hampshire to promote his infrastructure agenda.

Democrats dither as their problems swell

An injured woman evacuated from Irpin lies on a stretcher in an ambulance on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 26.

How you can help Ukraine and its refugees

Ordalis Rodriguez, 26, a migrant transported on a bus from Texas, with daughter Luciana, 1, and husband Víctor Rodriguez, 27, outside Union Station in Washington, D.C.

MARCELA GARCÍA

The high costs of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s political stunts

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson runs a jail that’s regularly decried by prison reform advocates, and he’s all-in with Trump’s anti-immigration policies.

Why is Governor Charlie Baker giving his blessing to the sheriff of Trumpachusetts?

A Boston Herald-Traveler article about 14-year-old Rocky Chamberlain, who ran in the 1967 Boston Marathon and whose "Beatle-type" hair style caused some to think he was the third girl running in that year's race.

IDEAS | AARON SCHMIDT

Gender panic on Heartbreak Hill

Metro

Former state Rep. David Segal is running for Congress

The Democrat founded Demand Progress and served on the Providence City Council.

Eye-popping cost of MBTA’s new Quincy bus garage outpaces similar projects in US and Canada

The $402 million price tag raises questions about whether the cash-strapped T will be able to upgrade its remaining garages to achieve its goal of switching from fossil fuel to battery-electric buses.

Newton struggling to make ends meet as new budget year approaches

As Newton emerges from the economic turmoil brought on by the pandemic, the city is continuing to face growing costs as local revenues remain below their pre-pandemic levels, according to Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Thousands may have student debt that should be erased, feds say

Record-keeping failures by the federal government may have left thousands of Americans saddled with student debt that should have been automatically canceled through a benefit for low-income borrowers, according to a new federal study.

Sports

Chad Finn | Sports Media

The Sports Hub dominates (again) in winter sports-talk radio ratings

All of 98.5 The Sports Hub’s daily programs finished first in their time slots.

A Tri-Valley League All-Star on the ice this past winter, Medfield senior Grenne Campbell is a key cog on the lacrosse team this spring.

TREVOR HASS | GIRLS' LACROSSE NOTEBOOK

Despite setback to Westwood, Medfield girls’ lacrosse team is proud of how far it has come

As the No. 6 Warriors (4-1) pursue their first state title since 2012, this one in Division 3, they do so now having concrete proof that they can hang with the best of the best.

Deebo Samuel played receiver and running back last season, finishing with 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 TDs.

49ers All-Pro WR Deebo Samuel requests trade, report says

The sides have been unable to negotiate a long-term deal for one of the league’s top playmakers.

Baseball Notebook

Astros put Jose Altuve on injured list with hamstring strain

Suns’ Devin Booker has a mild hamstring strain, status vs. Pelicans is uncertain

Chad Finn | Sports Media

Meghan Ottolini is named third host for WEEI’s ‘Merloni and Fauria’ show

Business

Cape Air buys 75 electric planes

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Netflix subscriber loss greeted harshly by investors

Netflix shares erased more than a third of their value Wednesday, a day after the streaming service unexpectedly reported its first quarterly loss of subscribers in a decade.

In ongoing beef over alternative ‘meat’ products, Boston’s Motif goes after Impossible Foods’ patent

Tesla’s first quarter earnings seven times more than year ago on strong sales

magazine

This week's daters: Carla and Greg.

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Not everyone is comfortable with sharing plates’

The writer (right) on assignment with Ted Williams in New Brunswick, Canada, in 1955.

I spent a week filming Red Sox great Ted Williams fishing. It was a dream.

Children from the Love Canal area protest the lack of immediate relief for families advised to leave their homes in 1978.

She was determined to expose the health risks at Love Canal, whatever the cost

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

metro

Eva Abodoadji drops off a mail ballot into an official ballot drop box as voters wait in line at City Hall as in-person early voting begins for the general election in Rhode Island, in Providence, R.I.

Who is running in Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district race?

What you need to know about North Kingstown High School Coach Aaron Thomas and the ‘fat test’ issue

Family mourns kayaker from Mass. who drowned in Vermont lake

sports

The Skating Club of Boston opened its new facility in Norwood in 2020.

Skating Club of Boston to host Skate America competition in October

If Patriots target a receiver in draft, Alabama’s John Metchie has a lot going for him

Study of former college football players finds increased risk of brain disorders

business

The shuttered American Lithuanian Club on Smith Street became a unique homeless shelter in January 2022.

Makeshift homeless shelter Operation Hunker Down is shutting down

Musk works to secure financing for Twitter bid

A little cannabis in your coffee milk? New product celebrates 420 and a Rhode Island food staple

politics

Travelers at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, April 19, 2022.

Justice Dept. to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate

Who is running in Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district race?

Fla. Senate OK’s congressional map from DeSantis

Nation

A resident stood in the flooded road during a rainstorm in California in last month. April has seen an uptick of rain and mountain snow in the state.

‘Awesome’ April offers welcome California storms, but drought persists

COVID levels in waste water in Eastern Mass. climb — but at a slower pace

The rise of solo judges nixing nationwide policies

World

On Wednesday, Valentina Mutyeva, 72, and her grandson Sasha, 15, sheltered in a basement in the Ukrainian-held village of Avdiivka, just north of Russian-held Donetsk. Avdiivka dug into an extensive trench system, which meant that the few civilians who remained faced increasing Russian artillery shelling and airstrikes.

A Ukrainian town goes underground as Russia assaults the east

Housing crisis propels high death toll in South Africa floods

5 million refugees have fled Ukraine, UN says

opinion

House Speaker Ronald Mariano argues that the House's proposed budget helps support the "middle- and lower-class workforce." Some working parents and seniors might beg to differ.

Another tax day, and high time for a tax break

A Marine Le Pen win in France would ‘create a shock that would shake the world’

May I have a word: The weaving, careening menaces on our highways

lifestyle

Bradley Cooper.

Bradley Cooper is looking for extras in Western Mass. to be in new film ‘Maestro’

Action Pact Boston kicks off series of six public art installations for climate change awareness

Smile app makes dating a laughing matter

food & dining

Hangar 420, a cannabis producer and distributor in Warwick, Rhode Island, has launched a cannabis-infused coffee syrup called Co-Pilot Syrup. The product is to mark the annual celebration of cannabis with a tribute to the official beverage of Rhode Island -- Coffee Milk.

A little cannabis in your coffee milk? New product celebrates 420 and a Rhode Island food staple

Rhode Island foodies, rejoice: Design plans for Union Station food hall have been approved

High Street Place was worth the wait

travel

Alex Gonzalez and Christopher Muther, masked up and ready to fly early in the pandemic. The two now wear N95 or KN95 masks while flying.

Why I’ll continue to wear a mask while traveling

Family fun in N.H., nonstop flights from PVD, and a Dante-inspired hotel in Italy

She doesn’t pack light and that’s just how it is

Arts

Michael Eder, "Neponset River," 2022. Oil on canvas.

In ‘Neponset River,’ layers upon layers

Not child’s play

One artist’s trash is another’s treasure

Books

Neil Gaiman has a live show in Boston on April 29.

‘I promise it won’t be boring,’ says Neil Gaiman of his Boston show on April 29

Investigating a book of the dead in ‘The Unwritten Book’

For Emily St. John Mandel, it’s always fiction, no matter the genre

Movies

The Bonanza Creek Ranch, where the film "Rust" was being filmed.

New Mexico fines film company over Alec Baldwin shooting

Letting Nic Cage be Nick Cage in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon team up for new feature about Nike and Michael Jordan

Television

From left: Rob Brown, Ham Mukasa, Robert Harley, and Jon Bernthal in "We Own This City."

In David Simon’s ‘We Own This City,’ the thugs who rule the streets wear badges

From Niles Crane to Paul Child, David Hyde Pierce creates characters to remember

Kathryn Hays, soap star for nearly 40 years, dies at 87

music

Brazilian singer Pabllo Vittar performs onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., this month, the first time a drag artist was part of the festival's lineup.

Drag queen Pabllo Vittar has a big voice, and she’s using it to propel herself to pop stardom

A jewel in a new setting

Joshua Redman’s former quartet is now an all-star team with a date at Symphony Hall

Theater/Dance

Comedian Dane Cook performs at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles in 2021.

Dane Cook returns to Boston with something to prove

Kyle Abraham and A.I.M soldier on at the ICA

Broadway theaters to largely drop vaccine checks but keep mask mandates

globe local

Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.

Newton struggling to make ends meet as new budget year approaches

6-alarm fire in Lawrence displaces 16 families

‘Praying that soon we will all be at peace’: Greater Boston’s Jewish community offers support to people of Ukraine

Obituaries

In 2017, Mr. Lupu performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra with conductor Andris Nelsons.

Radu Lupu, pianist who awed listeners, dies at 76

Kathryn Hays, soap star for nearly 40 years, dies at 87

Leo Marx, pioneering professor and writer in American studies, dies at 102