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Chief Justice John Roberts orders probe into ‘egregious’ leak of Supreme Court abortion opinion draft

In the high court's first public comment since the draft was published late Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts said “Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does not represent a decision by the Court or the final position of any member on the issues in the case.”

What the abortion landscape looks like in the US if Roe is overturned
Analysis

Here’s how American politics would change if Roe v. Wade is overturned this summer

With Supreme Court poised to overturn abortion rights, activists in Massachusetts voice outrage and resolve

THE LATEST

‘This is a devastating moment for our country,’ Mayor Wu says

Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade could unravel other rights, legal experts warn

Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe warned Tuesday more than the right to a safe abortion is at risk.
Key passages from the leaked draft opinion

Senator Collins: Leaked draft opinion would be ‘completely inconsistent’ with what Kavanaugh, Gorsuch said

In a statement Tuesday morning, Maine Senator Susan Collins said if the draft opinion is the final decision, “it would be completely inconsistent with what Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh said in their hearings and in our meetings in my office.”
Here’s what Trump’s Supreme Court picks said during their confirmation hearings

‘As of now, I am retired.’ KISS 108’s Matt Siegel steps down after 41 years

Matt Siegel, host of the longtime “Matty in the Morning” show on Kiss 108 FM, told listeners Tuesday morning that he’s retiring, emotionally capping a four-decade run in which he amassed a huge following on the airwaves but more recently stirred controversy over impolitic remarks on gender issues.

LARRY EDELMAN
The Fed is about to ratchet up its inflation fight. Here’s what to expect.
It's a big week for economic news. The Federal Reserve is expected to boost interest rates, and the April jobs report will likely show continued gains in employment.

INNOVATION BEAT
Boston’s tech stocks decimated by post-lockdown economy
Call it the $150 billion tech wipeout. That’s how much market value the 10 biggest Boston-area tech stocks have lost since they peaked last fall.

Russian forces storming Mariupol plant, Ukrainian fighters say

Ukrainian commanders said Russian forces were storming the sprawling plant, which includes a maze of tunnels and bunkers.
US officials say WNBA star Brittney Griner is now considered wrongfully detained in Russia

Attorney general’s investigation faults Danvers officials in hockey scandal

Danvers school officials failed in many ways to properly respond to racist, homophobic, antisemitic, and sexually abusive behavior in the high school boys’ ice hockey program, creating “a toxic team culture,” according to an investigation by the state attorney general’s office.

Red Sox are struggling all over on offense, but some positions are worse than others

First base and right field remain dead spots in a lineup that overall is off to a pretty weak start to the season.
ASK MATTHEW

Too much of a good thing on TV right now? There’s a reason for it.

If you're noting a glut of prestige shows right now, there's an explanation: TV outlets are hoping to get their shows and actors into the mix for the Emmys while they're still eligible.

Here’s what celebrities wore to the 2022 Met Gala

The stars showed up in force for the 2022 Met Gala — the year’s biggest night in fashion.
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 2

Giving credit where it’s due

“Credit scores are the perfect example of how structural racism works,” says Chi Chi Wu of the National Consumer Law Center.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Supreme Court’s activism could make much of US an antiabortion vigilante state

Supporters of abortion rights must mobilize in this year’s midterms.
EDITORIAL

Memo to Dems: Don’t play chicken with aid for Kyiv
MARCELA GARCÍA

How Texas’ busing of migrants is backfiring
Joan Vennochi

A second chance for Dianne Wilkerson? Think twice about it.
LETTERS

Baby-led weaning: Really? The battle of the mommies? Again? Still?
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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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George Aboujaoude never sleeps
The longtime restaurateur on his new Back Bay restaurant, Eva; the South End’s glory days; and bad customer behavior.

Berkley man charged with animal cruelty after nine ponies rescued, three ponies and one horse found dead on farm

The ARL’s law enforcement department filed 13 counts of animal cruelty against Gary Bolger, 50, of Berkley, according to court documents. The rescue was a collaboration by the ARL, the MSPCA, and Berkley police and animal control departments, the ARL said.

Biogen CEO to step down after company’s struggles with Aduhelm
The announcement represents a stark acknowledgement that the Cambridge company has failed to find a place for a drug that was expected to drive its business for years to come.

Bruno Mars to open new MGM Music Hall at Fenway in September
The “Leave the Door Open” superstar will have a three-night run at Boston's newest music venue.

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In ‘Dr. Strange 2,’ Benedict Cumberbatch is back as the sourest of Marvel superheroes
It’s been six years since the first “Doctor Strange” movie. Now there’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” It opens in theaters on Friday.

6 ways you can celebrate Star Wars Day
It’s that time of year again, the time for the ever-so-punny May the Fourth Be With You, when we recall that magical feeling of watching “Star Wars“ for the first time.

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Suffolk DA probe of events leading to Juston Root’s death complicated by conflict of interest, e-mail shows

A leadership change in the Suffolk district attorney’s office has led to a delay into the investigation of the death of Juston Root, who was fatally shot by police in 2020 after brandishing a fake gun.

Ink Block is finished, and the South End has never been the same
The last building in the seven-building complex that transformed the “New York Streets” — and ushered in a wave of mixed-use mega-developments — is complete.

Supreme Court rules Boston violated First Amendment rights by refusing to fly Christian flag at City Hall Plaza
The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously against the City of Boston in the First Amendment rights case.

Elizabeth Warren’s advice for Democrats: More, not less, talk of inflation
Republicans have moved the issue to the very center of their floor speeches, political ads, and social media posts, as they seek to pin the rising prices of gas and other goods on President Joe Biden and his party.

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Culture & Lifestyle

6 ways you can celebrate Star Wars Day

Three Massachusetts scholars named 2022 Carnegie fellows

Bruno Mars to open new MGM Music Hall at Fenway in September

Are we ready to look at ‘Philip Guston Now’?

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

Alex Amouyel

Innovation doesn’t mean what you think it does
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The 2,000-year-old practice that saved me
EDITORIAL

Many questions remain in the case of former Boston police union leader Patrick Rose
JEFF JACOBY

Canceling student debt will make things worse
RENÉE GRAHAM

Student loan forgiveness is a savvy political move — and the right thing to do
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SCOTUS & Roe v. Wade: The latest

‘This is a devastating moment for our country,’ Mayor Wu says

A draft opinion suggests the US Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report. Here are the latest updates.

‘This is a devastating moment for our country,’ Mayor Wu says

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu in a Tuesday morning statement reacted to the US Supreme Court potentially striking down Roe v. Wade.

With Supreme Court poised to overturn abortion rights, activists in Massachusetts voice outrage and resolve

Massachusetts is among the Democratic-leaning states expected to see an influx of patients from states that make abortion illegal or more difficult to obtain if Roe is struck down. Twenty-six states have already passed measures showing their intent to prohibit abortion if and when Roe falls.

‘We can despair, and then we organize:’ Mass. lawmakers decry draft SCOTUS opinion

Massachusetts lawmakers gathered in front of the State House Tuesday morning to decry a draft Supreme Court opinion obtained by the Politico, indicating the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Sports

red sox

Red Sox are struggling all over on offense, but some positions are worse than others

First base and right field remain dead spots in a lineup that overall is off to a pretty weak start to the season.
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Game 24: Angels at Red Sox lineups and previews

Michael Wacha will be on the mound for the Red Sox when they open a six-game homestand at Fenway Park Tuesday night.

US officials say WNBA star Brittney Griner is now considered wrongfully detained in Russia

Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
Matt Porter | On Hockey

Despite a rout in Game 1, Bruce Cassidy should stick with Linus Ullmark in the Bruins’ goal
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

List of Bruins fixes is short and simple after Game 1 rout: Scoring, scoring, scoring
NHL notebook

Auston Matthews scores twice as Maple Leafs rout defending champion Lightning in Game 1

Business

LARRY EDELMAN

The Fed is about to ratchet up its inflation fight. Here’s what to expect.

It's a big week for economic news. The Federal Reserve is expected to boost interest rates, and the April jobs report will likely show continued gains in employment.
INNOVATION BEAT

Boston’s tech stocks decimated by post-lockdown economy

Call it the $150 billion tech wipeout. That’s how much market value the 10 biggest Boston-area tech stocks have lost since they peaked last fall.

US job openings rose unexpectedly to record 11.5 million
RI BUSINESS

R.I. Museum of Science and Art to close permanently
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Summer Travel

From rock climbing to race car driving, let an expert be your guide for a New England adventure

Summer Travel

A great time to visit Amherst is after the students clear out

LOVE LETTERS

I can’t tell if my boss wants to date me or if she’s just flirty
COOKING

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

metro

Berkley man charged with animal cruelty after nine ponies rescued, three ponies and one horse found dead on farm

Man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of father in Lynn

So you want to coach Little League baseball? Here’s some free advice.

sports

Tyler Herro scores 25, Heat take Game 1 over shorthanded 76ers

NFL clears Cleveland Browns after former coach said team tanked games

Bruins drop playoff opener, but they aren’t about to overreact to one loss

business

Boston startup Kintent gets new funding to verify data security

How companies are supporting workers on abortion

Climate change turned up India’s heat. But by how much?

politics

‘This is a devastating moment for our country,’ Mayor Wu says

Court that rarely leaks does so now in biggest case in years

Chief Justice John Roberts orders probe into ‘egregious’ leak of Supreme Court abortion opinion draft

Nation

Key passages from the leaked draft opinion by the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Senator Collins: Leaked draft opinion would be ‘completely inconsistent’ with what Kavanaugh, Gorsuch said

‘A woman’s right to choose is fundamental,’ President Biden says in wake of leaked Supreme Court draft opinion

World

Russian forces storming Mariupol plant, Ukrainian fighters say

Ukrainian refugees at camp in Mexico City await US action

Painful stories emerge from Mariupol, while combat rages to the East

opinion

Eliminating Student Debt: A Conversation With Rep. Ayanna Pressley

Many questions remain in the case of former Boston police union leader Patrick Rose

Policy prescriptions for addressing critical role of primary care

lifestyle

6 ways you can celebrate Star Wars Day

I want to be closer to family, but he refuses to move

Live updates from the Met Gala: Stars don bold shimmery gilded era looks

food & dining

Sake delights wine lovers at The Koji Club

Recipe: Mom will be delighted with old-fashioned coddled eggs with spinach and cream

Recipe: Thrill mom with Stella Parks’s exceptional buttermilk biscuits, baked in a cast-iron skillet

travel

Planning a trip to Provincetown? Boston travelers can soon hop on a seaplane.

These 3 New England beaches were named among the best in the US by Travel + Leisure

A Brutalist beauty, the power of picture books, and an intimate Alaskan cruise

Arts

Boston Children’s Museum celebrates trans children’s dreams in new exhibit

Are we ready to look at ‘Philip Guston Now’?

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

Books

Exposing mysteries of a small seaside town in ‘Vigil Harbor’

Reading when you’re looking for a challenge

Money, legacy, family, and lies all matters of ‘Trust’

Movies

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger will perform in Providence in September

In ‘Dr. Strange 2,’ Benedict Cumberbatch is back as the sourest of Marvel superheroes

Willing ourselves to see; looking back at Marilyn Monroe; and listening to John Wayne Gacy

Television

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger will perform in Providence in September

Too much of a good thing on TV right now? There’s a reason for it.

In ‘Ridley Road,’ a neo spy infiltrates neo-Nazis in 1960s London

music

Bruno Mars to open new MGM Music Hall at Fenway in September

Conductor Tianhui Ng clears a path with the New England Philharmonic

H&H bids farewell to Harry Christophers

Theater/Dance

Even the oldest work on Alvin Ailey’s programs feels contemporary

World premieres from William Forsythe and Jorma Elo highlight Boston Ballet’s ‘MINDscape’ program

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

globe local

Newburyport teen granted environmental wish

Former State Police head and three others violated ethics law by altering arrest report for judge’s daughter, Ethics Commission alleges

Making it safe for kids to take the plunge

Obituaries

Kathy Boudin, radical imprisoned in a fatal robbery, dies at 78

Régine, whose discotheque gave nightlife a new dawn, dies at 92

Kathleen Casavant, former highest-ranking woman in state’s unions, dies at 70