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More than half of Massachusetts residents have been infected with COVID-19, and an even higher percentage nationwide

The data show wide variation among New England states, with 53 percent of Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents infected by mid-February, but only 29 percent of those in Vermont.
What we know about the new Omicron mutant BA.2.12.1 Wealthy nations falter on global vaccine commitments

Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19; Biden not a ‘close contact’

Clinton tells Brown audience Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could not have been prevented
The former president largely touched on his relations with foreign leaders as president, climate change, and creative writing.

Municipal electric companies lag on using clean energy
The state’s 40 municipal light plants make up 14 percent of the state’s energy grid. According to a new report from the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, they may represent some of the dirtiest energy in the state.

After questions, Healey OK’s Fenway’s new cashless payment system

The baseball park switched to a cashless payment system earlier this month, a move that angered some critics.

Former MIT professor who resigned over sexual harassment allegations considered for job at NYU

Dr. David Sabatini, 54, resigned from MIT on April 2 after university leaders reviewed the allegations against him and recommended that his tenure be revoked, MIT officials said at the time. Officials at NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine confirmed that Sabatini is under consideration in a statement Tuesday.
Bruins 4, Panthers 2

With win over league-leading Panthers, Bruins know they can defend against any team come the playoffs

Erik Haula and Taylor Hall scored six seconds apart in the first period to give Boston a 2-1 lead.
Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5

Bullpen falters in ninth, Red Sox lose to Blue Jays in 10th

Jake Diekman had a three-run lead in the ninth, but was touched for two doubles and a homer to send the game into extras.

What we know (and don’t know) about the murders of retired Concord, N.H., couple

Details surrounding the murders of Stephen and Djeswende Reid on a quiet hiking trail in Concord, N.H., remain scant. Here’s a quick primer on what we know about the killings — and some of the unanswered questions in the case.

Here’s a look at the top-ranked Massachusetts high schools, according to the 2022 US News & World Report

Nearly half of the high schools in Massachusetts were ranked in the top quarter of the report’s national rankings; Boston Latin School earned the highest rank nationally at No. 26.
Just as 19th-century antislavery publications reframed and amplified the quest for abolition, The Emancipator centers critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
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French lessons for American democracy

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RENÉE GRAHAM

Twitter: Should I stay or should I go?
Carlo Ratti

Uber, Lyft, and taxis: There should be an app for that
Joan Vennochi

If Democrats ran Ukraine, the Russians would be in Kyiv by now
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why bringing the former president of Honduras to justice matters
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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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Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption
A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison Wednesday.

Bridgewater police break up ‘massive’ house party with more than 500 guests
Bridgewater police broke up what they described as a “massive” house party that was attended by hundreds of people on Saturday afternoon.

Federal government authorizes 5-day period for ropeless lobster fishing in Massachusetts Bay

Federal officials gave Massachusetts lobstermen a temporary exemption Tuesday to allow them to use ropeless lobster gear in a restricted area of the South Shore through Saturday after state regulators rejected a similar proposal earlier this month.

Boston councilor pushes for official city holiday for Eid al-Fitr
“Representation matters,” said City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who is pushing the change.

Representative Madison Cawthorn is cited for loaded gun in bag at airport checkpoint
The incident is the second time in recent months that Madison Cawthorn, a North Carolina Republican, was found with a gun at an airport checkpoint.

Cape Cod family is cast and crew in psychological thriller ‘Red River Road’
Paul and Jade Schuyler of Harwich knew they needed a pandemic distraction. Longtime filmmakers and actors, the family decided they'd do what they know: Make a movie.

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Encore Boston Harbor joins a list of familiar, posh names with a prestigious new five-star rating from Forbes.

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At MIT’s ‘Banana Lounge,’ it’s not just the free food that’s a-peeling
It’s called the “Banana Lounge,” and from its conception a few years back to its data-driven logistics that help it run 24/7, it’s quintessential MIT, part of its inventive yet practical culture.

More kids report carrying handguns, with largest rise among white, wealthy, and rural teens, new study finds
Over the past two decades, amid heated debates about gun control, the number of teenagers nationwide who acknowledge carrying a gun has jumped significantly, according to a new study from Boston researchers.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Two years into the pandemic, nearly $800 million lost in Mass. cultural sector, new report finds

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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.
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‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Metro

RI HEALTH

Childcare costs consume up to 27 percent of average household income in Rhode Island, new report says

Families in Providence County are the most burdened by childcare costs at 27 percent of their income, while families in Bristol County are the least cost burdened in the state.

What we know (and don’t know) about the murders of retired Concord, N.H., couple

Details surrounding the murders of Stephen and Djeswende Reid on a quiet hiking trail in Concord, N.H., remain scant. Here’s a quick primer on what we know about the killings — and some of the unanswered questions in the case.

More than half of Massachusetts residents have been infected with COVID-19, and an even higher percentage nationwide

The data show wide variation among New England states, with 53 percent of Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents infected by mid-February, but only 29 percent of those in Vermont.
RI POLITICS

With property values skyrocketing, many Providence residents will see tax hike

The property tax rates are being reduced dramatically, but property values have risen so much that many homeowners are set to see net increases on the amount they actually pay in taxes.

Sports

Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5

Bullpen falters in ninth, Red Sox lose to Blue Jays in 10th

Jake Diekman had a three-run lead in the ninth, but was touched for two doubles and a homer to send the game into extras.
Red Sox notebook

Red Sox infielders bouncing back thanks to daily drills

Xander Bogaerts and third baseman Rafael Devers cost the Red Sox 19 runs last season, but through Monday, it was only one.
Grizzlies 111, Timberwolves 109

Grizzlies rally to beat Timberwolves and take 3-2 series lead

Ja Morant turned it on in the fourth quarter, scoring 18 points — including 9 of 10 at the free-throw line.
NHL

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews becomes second American to reach 60 goals in a season
Heat 97, Hawks 94

Miami clinches series with Hawks in Game 5 without injured Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry
Bruins 4, Panthers 2

With win over league-leading Panthers, Bruins know they can defend against any team come the playoffs

Business

LastPass has a new CEO

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Alphabet revenue misses estimates on YouTube, Europe ads

Google parent Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that fell short of analysts’ expectations, a rare miss for the technology giant reflecting slower ad sales in Europe and a lackluster performance by its YouTube video service. The shares declined about 6 percent in extended trading.

Fidelity’s new 401(k) offering will invest in bitcoin

JetBlue shares tumble after airline slashes 2022 growth plan
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CONNECTIONS

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MISS CONDUCT

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Top Spots

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metro

Former MIT professor who resigned over sexual harassment allegations considered for job at NYU

Clinton tells Brown audience Putin’s invasion of Ukraine could not have been prevented

Republican Allan Fung launches his campaign for Congress

sports

Miami’s Jimmy Butler out for Game 5 because of a right knee issue

Ime Udoka’s calm demeanor draws praise from Jayson Tatum, who calls him ‘definitely a player’s coach’

NCAA president Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023

business

GE slumps as supply woes weigh on 2022 profit forecast

Senate confirms Biden Fed nominee, Lael Brainard, as vice chair

Raytheon cuts 2022 sales forecast on impact of Russia sanctions

politics

House Jan. 6 panel wants to hear from McCarthy after new audio

Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19; Biden not a ‘close contact’

Harris tests positive for coronavirus

Nation

Supreme Court struggles over Biden’s bid to end ‘Remain in Mexico’ program

Representative Madison Cawthorn is cited for loaded gun in bag at airport checkpoint

Trump saved this old-fashioned lightbulb. Biden’s now phasing it out.

World

US: Allies must move ‘at the speed of war’ to help Ukraine

Myanmar court sentences Suu Kyi to 5 years for corruption

US urges more arms for Ukraine amid fears of expanding war

opinion

Health care is a doctor or a nurse dealing with a patient

A judge, a medical expert, and me

Biden’s inaction at the border

lifestyle

Two years into the pandemic, nearly $800 million lost in Mass. cultural sector, new report finds

Harvard Art Museums at Night to kick off this Thursday

What to know about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial

food & dining

Recipe: Soft lettuces, fresh mint, asparagus, and sugar snaps garnish this spring chicken salad

Later, lobster: It’s Seaweed Week in Portland

Recipe: In this vegetarian version of Sloppy Joes, simmer tofu in the classic sweet-tomato sauce

travel

Boston has a new five-star hotel, and this one might raise some eyebrows

Aegean Airlines refunds one ticket but not the other

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

Arts

In Rixy’s world, cardboard beats canvas and the femmes are fierce

The figure as foundation in ‘You Had Me at Hello’

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

Books

Barnes & Noble to close two Boston-area locations

Saying goodbye to Buffy the three-legged pit bull, my miracle dog

In ‘Paradise Falls,’ home sweet, polluted home

Movies

Cape Cod family is cast and crew in psychological thriller ‘Red River Road’

Lil Nas X announces fall show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

‘Memoria’: What you hear is what you get

Television

How referential can ‘Billions’ be? We kept track.

Meet the artist representing Rhode Island on NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’

Why ‘The First Lady’ is second-rate

music

Lucius emerges from lockdown and heads straight to the dance floor

How ‘Russian’ is Russian music?

Lil Nas X announces fall show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Theater/Dance

In ‘Black Super Hero Magic Mama,’ comic-book fantasy meets all-too-common reality

SpeakEasy, Huntington lead Norton Award nominations honoring excellence in theater

Struggling to build a better world in ‘Parable of the Sower’

globe local

Antisemitic incidents in Mass. reached historic high in 2021, report says

Brockton educators to share ‘Poetry of the City of Champions’

As spring begins to bloom, so do community gardens

Obituaries

World’s oldest person, a Japanese woman, dies at 119

L. McCrae Dowless Jr., 66, dies; operative at heart of election scandal

Native American artist, chief, Oklahoma lawmaker Haney dies