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The bill to companies for ‘inadequate’ daycare in Mass.: $1 billion-plus a year

A business group study estimates that the childcare shortage in Massachusetts has cost employers roughly $1 billion a year in turnover and related costs.
LARRY EDELMAN

Nowhere to hide: This market correction feels different

This year, stocks, bonds, and even crypto have been falling at the same time. It’s an unusual confluence of losses. And the Federal Reserve, its hands tied by inflation, won’t be bailing investors out as it has done in recent bear markets.

FBI joins search for killer of Concord, N.H., couple shot on hiking trail

Days after a retired Concord, N.H., couple were last seen heading into the woods for a walk, the FBI is joining state authorities searching for those responsible for murdering Stephen and Djeswende Reid, who were shot to death along the Marsh Loop Trail.

Decades later, arrest made in murder of 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.

‘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.
Here’s a look at the Celtics-Bucks playoff schedule Christopher L. Gasper: As they head to Round 2, the Celtics have become clear favorites in the East

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

 Explore the brand-new Emancipator →
Opinion
IDEAS | RICHARD M. RE

Here’s a way for Justice Jackson to reform the Supreme Court on her first day

The court’s reputation is teetering. Voluntary term limits could save it.
EDITORIAL

Finding a Beacon Hill compromise on sports betting
Rachelle G. Cohen

Ageism in health care? Yep, it’s a thing.
Kimberly Atkins Stohr

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

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

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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.
Explore the full feature ⟶

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10 things we learned from Episode 10 of the Tom Brady documentary, ‘Man in the Arena’
The episode carries the story through his first season with the Buccaneers, culminating with the win in Super Bowl LV.

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.

Fauci clarifies that the pandemic isn’t over
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious disease expert, said Wednesday that the pandemic was not yet over, after telling the “PBS NewsHour” on Tuesday that the United States was “out of the pandemic phase.”

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.

European leaders blast cutoff of Russian gas as ‘blackmail’

European leaders blasted Russia’s decision to cut natural gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria as “blackmail,” saying the cutoff and the Kremlin’s warning that it might cease shipments to other countries is a failed attempt to divide the West over its support for Ukraine.

Boston police officer pleads guilty to charge that he failed to report lottery winnings to IRS

Dana Lamb, 57, of Roslindale, was accused of selling a winning lottery ticket worth $10,000 to a convenience store owner for cash instead of claiming it with the state lottery commission in May 2020, the statement said.

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

COMMENTARY | DANIEL J McKEE and SABINA MATOS

Rhode Island must invest more in child care and early learning

As the cost of child care continues to rise, the governor and lieutenant governor say the state cannot afford to wait for the federal government to fix the problem.

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.

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

LARRY EDELMAN

Nowhere to hide: This market correction feels different

This year, stocks, bonds, and even crypto have been falling at the same time. It’s an unusual confluence of losses. And the Federal Reserve, its hands tied by inflation, won’t be bailing investors out as it has done in recent bear markets.

Rental software companies to pay fines for digital discrimination, says Healey

A pair of property-management software companies, including one in Boston, have agreed to pay $100,000 in fines after an investigation by Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey found their software illegally discriminated against prospective tenants who use government rent subsidies.

The bill to companies for ‘inadequate’ daycare in Mass.: $1 billion-plus a year
SHIRLEY LEUNG

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

FBI joins search for killer of Concord, N.H., couple shot on hiking trail

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

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

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

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

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

Boeing posts big loss in first quarter

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

Fauci clarifies that the pandemic isn’t over

Minneapolis officers found to engage in racist policing

Trump officials awarded $700 million pandemic loan despite objections

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

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

Hynes Convention Center: Here today, gone . . . soonish?

US will take Ukraine refugees, but a ‘welcome’ it is not

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