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Scathing investigation prompts Boston superintendent to recommend closing ‘failed’ Mission Hill School

Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said the report will prompt district reforms, including greater oversight over autonomous pilot schools like Mission Hill to ensure the schools, which have greater freedom over curriculum and hiring, are following necessary rules.

Former Mass. corrections officer arrested in connection with 1988 murder of 11-year-old girl in Lawrence

A retired Massachusetts corrections officer was arrested Tuesday in Alabama on charges of killing 11-year-old Melissa Ann Tremblay, who was found stabbed to death at an old railway yard in Lawrence in 1988, officials said Wednesday.

Chang-Díaz targets Healey at gubernatorial forum

"Standing up for racial equity at every turn means more than doing it when it’s against Donald Trump or against ExxonMobil," state Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz said to Attorney General Maura Healey on Wednesday.

‘Jumping worms’ are spreading around New England. And that has ecologists worried.
Amynthas worms, which are native to East Asia and are often called “snake worms” or “jumping worms,” can have a devastating impact on forest ecosystems. They can be found all over New England, but concerns about their spread have increased in recent years.

RED SOX 7, BLUE JAYS 1

Red Sox bats cash in late, end four-game losing streak with needed win at Toronto

Xander Bogaerts had four hits, extending his major-league lead, and Michael Wacha held the potent Blue Jays to a single run in six innings.

Taking an early look at the Celtics’ playoff matchup with the Bucks

The second-seeded Celtics will draw home-court advantage against the third-seeded Bucks, who advanced in five games over the Bulls.
Gasper: As they head to Round 2, the Celtics have become clear favorites in the East Here’s a look at the Celtics-Bucks playoff schedule

CNN host John Berman tells viewers about medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon

John Berman, a Carlisle native, on Monday addressed the medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon on April 18. The CNN anchor spent three days recovering at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and he thanked the medical professionals there for saving his life.

In an unpredictable NFL Draft, we’ll take a shot at predicting the Patriots’ selections

As things stand, the Patriots have nine picks in the seven rounds — and some conspicuous needs.
15 things the Patriots should do in the draft, in the eyes of our NFL writers
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.
Black wealth series | Part 1

Black grads aren’t making bad decisions about student loan debt

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Opinion
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

After revealing hard truths, Harvard’s next tough task: Defining reparations

These schools are learning just how difficult, 150 years after abolition, it is to figure out what reparations should look like.
Carissa Chen

What Harvard and other institutions owe those who were enslaved and their descendants

Joan Vennochi

Requiem for a fierce advocate and communicator
JEFF JACOBY

The Constitution protects your right to vote — and your right not to

IDEAS | RANDY KOTTI

Should I take out a loan to intern for the UN?
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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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Russia cuts off gas to Poland and Bulgaria in bid to divide West
Russia cut off natural gas to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday and threatened to do the same to other countries, using its most essential export in what was seen as a bid to punish the West over its support for Ukraine.

Russia releases US Marine veteran as part of prisoner exchange

Gordon Ramsay to open a second Boston restaurant
Celebrity chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay is beefing up the restaurant scene near Faneuil Hall: He’ll open Gordon Ramsay Burger later this year.

Mass. lawmaker charged with drunken driving; blood alcohol level was four times legal limit, police say

State Representative David H. A. LeBoeuf, a two-term Worcester Democrat, was arrested late Tuesday on drunken driving charges, according to police.

Mass. House passes nearly $50 billion budget; top official calls it ‘a once-in-a-generation opportunity’
The fiscal plan would increase spending by about 2 percent, funneling dollars into child care worker salaries, a free school meals initiative, and a proposal to eliminate the costs incarcerated people or their families pay for phone calls, among other things.

Boston had right to impose vaccine mandate for city workers, state labor department finds

The decision marks a partial victory for the city, but does not carry immediate practical impact: Mayor Michelle Wu’s vaccine mandate for city workers remains on hold pending separate legal proceedings.
Fauci says US is out of the ‘full-blown’ pandemic phase Coronavirus levels in Boston-area waste water continue edging lower 2,807 coronavirus cases and 8 deaths

Mass. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides stepping down
Energy and Environment Secretary Kathleen Theoharides, who has led the state’s ambitious efforts on climate change since 2019, is resigning her post, the Baker administration announced Wednesday.

Recommended reads

‘This report is unflinching’: Harvard University confronts its ties to slavery

The university will spend $100 million to provide educational opportunities for communities descended from enslaved people and to continue researching slavery and its legacy in the modern world.
Read the full report on Harvard's ties to slavery

The baristas’ view: Inside Starbucks’ alleged antiunion campaign
Several Boston-area Starbucks employees involved in union efforts say the company has fostered a culture of intimidation, aiming to knock down their campaign.

Construction workers, immigrants among 62 worker deaths in 2021, new report shows
Two men killed at a downtown Boston construction site last year were risking their lives on many fronts, according to a new report about workplace fatalities detailing the state’s most perilous jobs and the workers who do them.

Could Mass. get into the banking business? Maybe.
A bid to create a state-owned bank to help finance business growth is gaining momentum on Beacon Hill, with key decision likely this week. Advocates argue that a public bank could serve unprivileged communities.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Also turning 50 this year? ‘Sounder’ and ‘Lady Sings the Blues’

BLO boasts full lineup of live shows for 2022-2023 season

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

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

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

Joan Vennochi

Requiem for a fierce advocate and communicator
JEFF JACOBY

The Constitution protects your right to vote — and your right not to

IDEAS | RANDY KOTTI

Should I take out a loan to intern for the UN?
SCOT LEHIGH

French lessons for American democracy
EDITORIAL

France, and the world, dodge a bullet
IDEAS | JEFF HOWE

It’s time to see nuclear power in a different light

Metro

Newton community comes together to support Ukraine

he Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston hosted a charity concert on April 10 to raise money for those suffering in Ukraine, bringing together the community with music, food, and arts.

Mass. House passes nearly $50 billion budget; top official calls it ‘a once-in-a-generation opportunity’

The fiscal plan would increase spending by about 2 percent, funneling dollars into child care worker salaries, a free school meals initiative, and a proposal to eliminate the costs incarcerated people or their families pay for phone calls, among other things.

Chang-Díaz targets Healey at gubernatorial forum

"Standing up for racial equity at every turn means more than doing it when it’s against Donald Trump or against ExxonMobil," state Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz said to Attorney General Maura Healey on Wednesday.

Key witness takes stand in bribery trial of former head of Mashpee Wampanoag tribe

In July 2014, just two months after the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe signed a contract with a Rhode Island architectural firm to oversee its plans for a $1 billion casino in Taunton, Cedric Cromwell, the tribe’s chairman, asked the company for a $10,000 donation to his reelection campaign, according to testimony Wednesday in Boston’s federal court.

Sports

WEDNESDAY'S BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Beverly baseball’s bats relentless in win over Danvers

The Panthers were scorching at the plate against Danvers ace Joe Zamejtis.
nba playoffs | bucks 116, bulls 100

Giannis Antetokounmpo, defending champion Bucks eliminate Bulls in five games

Antetokounmpo was too much for Chicago to handle, finishing with 33 points and nine rebounds.
RED SOX 7, BLUE JAYS 1

Red Sox bats cash in late, end four-game losing streak with needed win at Toronto

Xander Bogaerts had four hits, extending his major-league lead, and Michael Wacha held the potent Blue Jays to a single run in six innings.
NBA Playoffs

Here’s a look at the Celtics-Bucks playoff schedule
Celtics

Taking an early look at the Celtics’ playoff matchup with the Bucks
SPORTS LOG

Carli Lloyd back with Gotham FC as minority owner

Business

SHIRLEY LEUNG

‘Everybody’s nervous’: With a Hynes sale on the horizon, workers’ livelihoods are on the line

If — or when — the convention center is sold for millions, it will hurt workers who just returned to the job after being unemployed for more than a year during the pandemic.

Healey blasts McKinsey’s opioid ‘schemes’ in House hearing

The House Oversight Committee revealed in a new report that McKinsey consultants worked on Food and Drug Administration projects while simultaneously helping Purdue Pharma — and did not disclose that conflict of interest to the government, a potential violation of the law.

Construction workers, immigrants among 62 worker deaths in 2021, new report shows

Boeing posts big loss in first quarter
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PERSPECTIVE

High prices at the pump hurt. Here’s why they should be even higher.
MISS CONDUCT

A new co-worker sprays fragrance in the office; how can I get her to stop?
COOKING

Recipes: A brunch menu to impress mom on Mother’s Day
Top Spots

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

metro

Children facing challenges learn the thrill of riding a bike at week-long camp

Former Mass. corrections officer arrested in connection with 1988 murder of 11-year-old girl in Lawrence

Scathing investigation prompts Boston superintendent to recommend closing ‘failed’ Mission Hill School

sports

Despite a few concerns, MIAA considers first statewide hockey tournament a success

Celtics sweep of Nets gives Robert Williams time to clean rust off his game

Day after five players hit by pitches, Mets, Cardinals brawl in St. Louis

business

Toyota tops annual sales goal with second-highest total ever

Federal agents arrest Archegos owner and a former top lieutenant

Musk’s Twitter ambitions to collide with Europe’s tech rules

politics

Russia releases US Marine veteran as part of prisoner exchange

Maura Healey blasts McKinsey’s opioid ‘schemes’ in House hearing

Democratic lawmaker: Biden considering student loan forgiveness

Nation

Minneapolis officers found to engage in racist policing

Trump officials awarded $700 million pandemic loan despite objections

Washington pays final respects to Albright

World

European leaders blast cutoff of Russian gas as ‘blackmail’

Russia cuts off gas to Poland and Bulgaria in bid to divide West

Researchers: COVID-19, Israel-Gaza war fueled antisemitism

opinion

Twitter: Should I stay or should I go?

An Easter visit to Kyiv offers more than mere symbolism

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

lifestyle

CNN host John Berman tells viewers about medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon

Zendaya and Tom Holland spotted holding hands while strolling streets of Boston

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

food & dining

Gordon Ramsay to open a second Boston restaurant

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

Later, lobster: It’s Seaweed Week in Portland

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

‘Dear Mr. Brody’: margarine heir, millionaire, media sensation

Also turning 50 this year? ‘Sounder’ and ‘Lady Sings the Blues’

In ‘The Duke,’ a man, a plan, and a very pricey painting

Television

CNN host John Berman tells viewers about medical emergency he suffered while running Boston Marathon

‘A fun game of Spot-the-Boston-actor’: TV shows and movies cast their eyes on local theater performers

Zendaya and Tom Holland spotted holding hands while strolling streets of Boston

music

BLO boasts full lineup of live shows for 2022-2023 season

The Blind Boys of Alabama and Amadou & Mariam bring cross-continental beats to Providence

Lucius emerges from lockdown and heads straight to the dance floor

Theater/Dance

After a three-year absence, Alvin Ailey returns to Boston April 28-May 1

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

SpeakEasy, Huntington lead Norton Award nominations honoring excellence in theater

globe local

Turf vs. grass feud at park adjacent to school continues in Malden

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

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

Obituaries

Geraldine Weiss dies at 96; blazed a trail for women in investing

Donald Baechler, painter of cartoonish collages, is dead at 65

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