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Riders aboard the Red Line were a mix of masked and unmasked at South Station after the mask mandate was lifted on Thursday.

‘I think it’s too soon. I’m wearing mine.’ Many public transit riders say they won’t drop their masks

South Station was bustling Thursday with fans heading to Fenway and tourists setting out to go sightseeing. With transit passengers no longer required to wear a mask, many smiles were on full display. Roughly half of the crowd in the train terminal chose to still wear a mask still, following the advice of public health specialists.

Boston Health Commission urges residents to mask up in indoor public settings in wake of rise in COVID-19 cases COVID-19 outbreak infects 14 at Chelsea Soldiers Home

2,528 confirmed cases and 13 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.

Charts: What’s the wealthiest town in Massachusetts? See Census data on income and poverty.
Massachusetts residents have some of the highest incomes in the nation, according to recently released Census data. But the state’s relative wealth masks income inequality across communities.

KEVIN CULLEN

Kyrie Irving is an insufferable jerk. Celtics fans are under no obligation to follow suit.
A negative refrain says more about those chanting it than about the insufferable jerk it’s aimed at.

Ben Simmons reportedly set to make his debut for Nets in Game 4 against Celtics Grant Williams has emerged as an essential piece during the Celtics’ unlikely transformation into a title contender

Plan for Boston Holocaust museum begins to take shape. Here’s who is behind it.

For Todd Ruderman and Jody Kipnis a brick building along the Freedom Trail will be an ideal location for the city’s first Holocaust museum, an ambitious, self-funded project that they hope will inspire future generations to continue the fight.

From outer space, a front row seat on the Ukraine war, courtesy of commercial satellites
Every military in the world, including that of the United States, has been put on notice. From now on, all large-scale military operations will take place in public view.

Satellite photos show possible mass graves near Mariupol

Satellite images released Thursday showed what appeared to be mass graves near Mariupol, and local officials accused Russia of burying up to 9,000 Ukrainian civilians there in an effort to conceal the slaughter taking place in the siege of the port city.

Biden announces new weapons for Ukraine

In an effort to curb Lyme disease, scientists hope to release thousands of genetically altered mice on Nantucket

A team of local scientists wants to use recent advances in powerful gene-editing technology to release hundreds of thousands of mice they’ve genetically altered to be resistant to Lyme disease, in hopes of interrupting its spread on Nantucket and on Martha’s Vineyard.

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Bruins put 52 shots on goal, but come up empty in loss to Penguins

New Hampshire native Casey DeSmith picked up his third shutout of the season for Pittsburgh.

ALEX SPEIER | BLUE JAYS 3, RED SOX 2

The Red Sox’ offense, which was supposed to be a strength, has been anything but

The Sox are averaging 3.8 runs per game, their lowest average over the first 13 games since their last-place 2014 season.

John Donoghue, 71, of Amherst, and his wife and mother-in-law all experienced the same phenomenon in the past month: getting infected with COVID and taking Paxlovid, then testing negative and improving, before then seeing symptoms reappear and testing positive again.

A puzzling phenomenon: Patients report a rebound of COVID-19 symptoms after taking the antiviral Paxlovid

The issue has captured the attention of at least two teams of Boston-area scientists, who are trying to understand what might be fueling the problem.

Eric Cochrane of Methuen (right) recently won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s "$10,000,000 Winter Riches" instant ticket game. He plans to split the winnings with his friend, John Galvin (left).

Methuen man to split $1 million lottery prize with friend who did good deed for his son

A Methuen man is holding true to his word and plans to split a lottery prize with a friend who did a good deed for his son.

Several of Jerry Remy's former Red Sox teammates gathered to honor him at Fenway Park Wednesday

Chad Finn | Sports Media

Here’s why Don Orsillo wasn’t part of the Jerry Remy tribute

The Red Sox were caught in a maelstrom of backlash after Remy’s former play-by-play partner on NESN tweeted that the team did not use his video message.

Alex Cora tests positive for COVID, won’t travel with Red Sox to Florida

Opinion

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. The state has rejected 54 of 132 math textbooks proposed for use in public school classrooms because they incorporate social-emotional learning and critical race theory, according to the state's Department of Education.

Moscow in the Sunshine State

Florida Governor Ron De Santis seems to be taking his dictatorial cues from Vladimir Putin.

Judge’s mask ruling could make fighting the next pandemic harder

CHRISTOPHER RHODES

The feminizing of fascism in Europe

Want to vex a legislative leader? Ask about a spring primary.

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

The Globe turns 150

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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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Greek prime minister to give Boston College commencement address
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was elected to the Greek parliament in 2004 and became prime minister after his New Democracy party won a majority in the 2019 elections, will receive an honorary degree from BC President William P. Leahy at the May 23 ceremony, the college said in a statement.

Philadelphia to end mask mandate, days after reinstating it

Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Thursday night, abruptly reversing course just days after city residents had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

Outgoing BPDA Director Brian Golden to receive $200,000 payout

The separation package includes a payout of $111,132.29, or the value of six months of compensation, as well as $50,165.85 in accrued vacation time and $34,414 in unused sick leave.

PERSPECTIVE

‘Nothing about it makes sense’: After years of ‘coaching’ T-ball, one dad thinks it’s time to stop play
Little kids want to run, jump, climb, roll around, not stand around waiting for a ball that rarely comes to them.

How Peloton instructor Jess Sims came to run the 2022 Boston Marathon for bombing survivor Michele Blackburn
Blackburn went nine years without attending the Marathon after the bombing in 2013 nearly claimed her legs. But on this past Monday, she returned for the first time.

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Shoppers browsed at Tony’s stall at Ridley Road Market in Hackney, East London. Many in Britain are struggling to pay their bills.

Shared baths and extra jumpers: Brits stare down cost of living crisis worsened by Russia

Great Britain was in the throes of an inflation spike even before Russia invaded Ukraine, but the conflict has put more pressure on already-skyrocketing energy costs, and prices are rising the fastest in three decades.

Larry Edelman

How high will mortgage rates go? It depends on the Fed’s inflation fight.
Here’s why home loans rushed past 5 percent and what may be in store for buyers and sellers.

Globe Magazine

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

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.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Visitors to the United States Pavilion next to the "Satellite," part of the "Sovereignty" exhibition by Simone Leigh at the 59th Biennale of Arts exhibition in Venice.

At the Venice Biennale’s US Pavilion, Simone Leigh brings buried stories to the world

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

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

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

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.

Primary Day in Boston in 2021.

Want to vex a legislative leader? Ask about a spring primary.

Airline passengers and crew members, some not wearing face masks following the end of COVID-19 public transportation rules, walk to flights in the Denver International Airport terminal on April 19.

Judge’s mask ruling could make fighting the next pandemic harder

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen was welcomed to the Kremlin by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2017.

CHRISTOPHER RHODES

The feminizing of fascism in Europe

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. The state has rejected 54 of 132 math textbooks proposed for use in public school classrooms because they incorporate social-emotional learning and critical race theory, according to the state's Department of Education.

Moscow in the Sunshine State

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

Softball tournament honoring Boston Marathon bombing victim returns to Medford

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Krystle Campbell Memorial Softball Tournament will return to Medford this weekend, honoring a former high school player killed in the Boston Marathon bombings nine years ago.

Greek prime minister to give Boston College commencement address

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was elected to the Greek parliament in 2004 and became prime minister after his New Democracy party won a majority in the 2019 elections, will receive an honorary degree from BC President William P. Leahy at the May 23 ceremony, the college said in a statement.

Homelessness in Rhode Island

Coverage of the housing and homelessness crisis by the staff of Globe Rhode Island.

AG Healey signs off on acquisition of state’s largest independent doc group

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has signed off on Optum’s acquisition of Atrius Health for $236 million, a critical step to allowing the national health care group to acquire the state’s largest independent physician organization.

Sports

Police are investigating an altercation between Mike Tyson and an unidentified passenger on a plane.

Mike Tyson shown hitting passenger on plane

A video shows the former heavyweight champion punching a fellow passenger who Tyson claims was harassing him and threw a water bottle at him.

Minnesota guard Malik Beasley had his dunk attempt blocked by Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. in the first half.

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Grizzlies, down 26 points, stun Timberwolves in Game 3

It was the largest comeback playoff victory in franchise history for Memphis.

Jason Zucker celebrates his second-period goal against the Bruins.

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Bruins put 52 shots on goal, but come up empty in loss to Penguins

New Hampshire native Casey DeSmith picked up his third shutout of the season for Pittsburgh.

Minor League Baseball

Portland Sea Dogs slug it out with Mets’ Double A affiliate after hit batter sparks brawl

THURSDAY'S LACROSSE ROUNDUP

Kyle Ando submits inspired effort for Lincoln-Sudbury in Coaches Cup semifinal triumph

Alex Speier I On baseball

The Red Sox’ offense, which was supposed to be a strength, has been anything but

Business

Philadelphia to end mask mandate, days after reinstating it

Philadelphia is ending its indoor mask mandate, city health officials said Thursday night, abruptly reversing course just days after city residents had to start wearing masks again amid a sharp increase in infections.

From outer space, a front row seat on the Ukraine war, courtesy of commercial satellites

Every military in the world, including that of the United States, has been put on notice. From now on, all large-scale military operations will take place in public view.

Amazon to expand Prime to online stores outside its site

CNN’s streaming service shutting down a month after launch

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Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

Want to pay less for a Boston apartment? Move in with a nudist.

Five things every condo buyer should know

Seared Salmon With Chilies, Pickled Ginger, and Snap Peas

Make the most of spring produce with meals starring sugar snap peas

metro

The Rhode Island State House.

R.I. legislator would use cryptocurrency as part of ‘green housing’ program

Plan for Boston Holocaust museum begins to take shape. Here’s who is behind it.

Live South Shore concerts will bloom in a musical spring

sports

Brian Ferullo (2) received helmet taps from North Andover teammates Oliver Litster (9), left and Charlie Dean (21) after netting the overtime winner against Reading in the first round of the Players Cup on Tuesday.

At North Andover, the dawn patrol pays dividends for the boys’ lacrosse team

Grant Williams has emerged as an essential piece during the Celtics’ unlikely transformation into a title contender

Bruins’ drought on power play now 0 for 29 after getting shut out by Penguins

business

The rooftop dance floor at "The Fidelity Stack," which aims to teach retail traders the basics of investing, in Decentraland, a browser-based metaverse.

Fidelity bulks up lineup with crypto and metaverse ETFs

NFL offers defense against Black coaches discrimination suit

Outgoing BPDA Director Brian Golden to receive $200,000 payout

politics

President Joe Biden delivered remarks on Russia and Ukraine from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday.

Biden announces heavy artillery, other weapons for Ukraine

US to welcome Ukraine refugees but no longer through Mexico

Fla. House OK’s congressional map backed by DeSantis

Nation

Subway riders abided by the city's mask mandate in Philadelphia on April 18, 2022.

Philadelphia to end mask mandate, days after reinstating it

GOP leaders privately blasted Trump after Jan. 6, new book reveals

GOP leaders privately blasted Trump after Jan. 6, new book reveals

World

A man watches as a car burns with two people inside, after a Russian bombardment in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Thursday, April 21, 2022.

Possible mass graves near Mariupol shown in satellite images

Satellite photos show possible mass graves near Mariupol

Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire in worst fighting in months

opinion

The Emancipator Workshop: How to Build Wealth Through Your 9-to-5

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

The Mass. justice system failed my daughter Rehma Sabir

lifestyle

She didn’t choose me

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

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

An Aegean Airlines plane.

Aegean Airlines refunds one ticket but not the other

A new habitat for gorillas, images from Armenia, and ‘Golden Girls’ fans go cruising

Want to feel like you’re in some kind of CGI fantasy dreamscape? Visit Vancouver.

Arts

George Martin secured to a trailer paintings by Francis Hines that were found in a dumpster on Sept. 23, 2017, in Watertown, Conn. After fading into obscurity, Hines, who died in 2016, is again gaining attention after hundreds of his paintings were rescued by a car mechanic from a dumpster in Connecticut. An exhibit of that art will open May 5, 2022, at the Hollis Taggart galley in Southport, which is known for showing the works of lost or forgotten artists.

Mechanic finds paintings in Conn. dumpster, sparks appreciation for a forgotten artist

In ‘Neponset River,’ layers upon layers

Not child’s play

Books

Home sweet, polluted home

Wil Haygood: Reading about history, race, and family

On the increasing danger of cyberattacks

Movies

Tilda Swinton in "Memoria."

‘Memoria’: What you hear is what you get

‘The Bad Guys’ shows that crime does pay, at least for viewers

Boston’s Independent Film Festival is back — and back in theaters

Television

Sam Waterston as George Schultz in the Hulu series "The Dropout."

Multitasking with Sam Waterston

Well, that didn’t last long. CNN+ bites the dust

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

music

Tamara Lindeman, the artist who records as the Weather Station.

The Weather Station’s Tamara Lindeman gives introspection an ever-shifting sonic landscape

Portuguese music awards are coming to Providence

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

Theater/Dance

Matthew López's "The Inheritance," winner of the most recent Tony Award for best play, was inspired by E.M. Forster's "Howards End."

Through ‘Howards End,’ Matthew López found a portal into his epic drama about gay men

A family’s reckoning with the past — and with one another — in a sweeping ‘Our Daughters, Like Pillars’

‘Ain’t Too Proud’ tempts with distinctive dance moves and indelible hit songs

globe local

The Pilgrim Festival Chorus will perform a concert titled “A Woman’s Voice” in Plymouth on May 7 and 8.

Live South Shore concerts will bloom in a musical spring

Holocaust Remembrance Day gathering in Sharon ‘marks a lesson for all humanity’

Newton struggling to make ends meet as new budget year approaches

Obituaries

Mr. Lamonica had a 62-16-6 record with the Oakland Raiders.

Former Raiders QB Daryle Lamonica dies at age 80

From Newton to Broadway to ‘Mad Men,’ Robert Morse, 90, did it all

Radu Lupu, pianist who awed listeners, dies at 76