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Boston School Committee votes to shutter Mission Hill School

Thursday night's vote comes on the heels of a scathing report that found institutional failures there endangered children for years.

US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian warship, sources say

The United States provided Ukraine with intelligence that helped Kyiv attack and sink the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, the Moskva, in one of the most dramatic battlefield successes of the 71-day-old war, according to people familiar with the matter.

Karine Jean-Pierre to be next White House press secretary, Biden says
President Biden on Thursday named Jean-Pierre to be the next White House press secretary, the first Black woman and openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role. Incumbent Jen Psaki is set to leave the post next week.

4,376 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.
Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts Mass. reports uptick in new school coronavirus cases: 8,079 among students and 2,636 among staff FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

‘We don’t want to restrict life’: How to navigate COVID risk at an uncertain time

Suffolk halts construction in wake of South Boston collapse that injured three
NEWS ANALYSIS

Corporate America can’t hide from Roe v. Wade

A growing number of companies, including Amazon and Citigroup, are showing their support for reproductive rights.
A history of abortion in the United States: How we arrived at the brink of overturning Roe v. Wade See live updates about the response to the Supreme Court draft opinion

Pence: Leaked abortion draft opinion helps some ‘22 hopefuls

Former Vice President Mike Pence applauded the essence of a leaked draft opinion suggesting that the US Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark case that legalized abortion nationwide, predicting that the decision could have favorable impacts for anti-abortion candidates in midterm elections across the country.

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Louisiana Republicans advance bill that would charge abortion as homicide ‘from the moment of fertilization’

Republicans in the Louisiana House advanced a bill Wednesday that would classify abortion as homicide and allow prosecutors to criminally charge patients, with supporters citing a draft opinion leaked this week showing the Supreme Court ready to overturn Roe v. Wade.

White House scrambles for ways to protect abortion

In marathon meetings and phone calls among White House officials, government lawyers, outside advisers, and federal agency officials, a sobering reality settled in: There’s little the White House can do that will fundamentally alter a post-Roe landscape.
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Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights

Violent attacks by groups of children draw attention to challenges with handling juvenile crime

A policy change, enacted in the state’s criminal justice reform law four years ago, has complicated public officials’ efforts to respond to the recent string of attacks.
Read the police reports about violent attacks by children in Boston

9 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants around Boston

Shades on, drink in hand, and apps to share — it's time to channel some golden hour energy.
Beat Brew Hall reopens in Harvard Square; R.F. O’Sullivan & Son returns to Somerville

New book says Trump feared Elizabeth Warren as an opponent more than Biden

The book includes a number of mentions of New England politicians as it portrays a turbulent time marked by intense political division and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

It starts with Roe v. Wade, but it won’t stop there

Don’t be fooled by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s supposed limiting principle.
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Americans can prove Alito wrong at the ballot box
David Daley

Your vote won’t help restore abortion rights
IDEAS | HANNAH LUND

A tour of the silent megacity
IDEAS | REBEKAH DIAMOND

A pediatrician’s point of view: Antiabortion is anti-child
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.
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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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After years of debate, Mass. Senate passes bill to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented people
The vote, 32-8, was enough to override a possible veto from Governor Charlie Baker and came after the House passed a similar bill with a similar veto-proof margin earlier this year.

State dumps large pile of rubble containing asbestos in Chelsea
State officials said the rubble posed no danger to the public, noting that state workers covered the debris with plastic tarps on Wednesday. But local officials and environmental advocates said they remain deeply concerned.

Stocks tumbled Thursday, erasing gains from a day earlier
The S&P 500 fell 3.6 percent Thursday, after surging 3 percent on Wednesday. The Nasdaq composite slid 5 percent, its biggest drop since June 2020.

TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER
She returned her rental, but Avis charged her an extra $4,228
After Claudia Lockwood returned her rental to Avis, the company broadsided her with a $4,228 bill for 34 more days on the car. Can it do that?

Trump proposed launching missiles into Mexico to ‘destroy the drug labs,’ Esper says

Then-President Trump in 2020 asked Mark Esper, his defense secretary, about the possibility of launching missiles into Mexico to “destroy the drug labs” and wipe out the cartels, maintaining that the United States’ involvement in a strike against its southern neighbor could be kept secret, Esper recounts in his upcoming memoir.
Globe Magazine

A solar battle in sleepy Wareham is pitting environmentalists against each other

The town at the heart of cranberry country has about 300 acres of solar farms, with roughly 500 acres more in the works. So why are some people so unhappy about it?

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As inflation soars, the price of kids’ shoes is soaring even faster. Here’s why.

The cost of sneakers, cleats, and flats that kids outgrow every few months offer a window into the mechanics of pandemic-era inflation.

After years of debate, Mass. Senate passes bill to allow driver’s licenses for undocumented people
The vote, 32-8, was enough to override a possible veto from Governor Charlie Baker and came after the House passed a similar bill with a similar veto-proof margin earlier this year.

ON THE STREET
In Malden, a diverse city strives to be ‘a place for everyone’
Nearly half of residents in the blue-collar town of 60,000 are foreign-born. But for years, these groups have been largely locked out of city politics — and even city services.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
Boston School Committee to decide fate of Mission Hill School. Here’s what to know.
The Boston School Committee on Thursday night will vote whether to close Mission Hill K-8 School at the end of the academic year in June, following an investigation revealing the school overlooked allegations of sexual abuse, bullying, and other serious misconduct.

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

Comedian Orlando Baxter goes back to school — the one that turned his life around
Commentary

3 films that capture the messiness of being a mom

Breakout reggae star Koffee has something special brewing

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Globe Magazine

Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

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

SCOT LEHIGH

It starts with Roe v. Wade, but it won’t stop there
David Daley

Your vote won’t help restore abortion rights
IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Americans can prove Alito wrong at the ballot box
IDEAS | HANNAH LUND

A tour of the silent megacity
IDEAS | REBEKAH DIAMOND

A pediatrician’s point of view: Antiabortion is anti-child
IDEAS | CHARLES M. SENNOTT

The story of their lives

Metro

SCOTUS & Roe v. Wade: The latest

Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights

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.

Suffolk halts construction in wake of South Boston collapse that injured three

The accident was the latest in a string of construction mishaps in Boston in recent months.

‘We don’t want to restrict life’: How to navigate COVID risk at an uncertain time

Case numbers and hospitalizations are rising, but some people — and some doctors — are starting to move on.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Boston School Committee votes to shutter Mission Hill School

Thursday night's vote comes on the heels of a scathing report that found institutional failures there endangered children for years.

Sports

THURSDAY'S SCHOOLS ROUNDUP

Needham boys’ lacrosse answers conference call, maintains Bay State supremacy

Down by a goal at intermission, the Rockets (9-4, 7-0) used an 8-1 run in the second half to overtake the Redhawks (9-2, 7-1).
NHL notebook

Rangers even series with Penguins with victory in Game 2

Former Bruin Frank Vatrano contributed a goal and two assists.
RED SOX

Brayan Bello fires seven-inning no-hitter for Double A Portland

Bello, the top Red Sox pitching prospect, threw 96 pitches, 55 for strikes. He allowed an unearned run while walking three and striking out five.
MLB NOTEBOOK

Amazin’! Mets score seven runs in ninth inning to shock host Phillies
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Shohei Ohtani’s Fenway masterpiece had plenty of admirers
Bruins

Brad Marchand, Derek Forbort fined $5,000 each for Game 2 infractions

Business

NEWS ANALYSIS

Corporate America can’t hide from Roe v. Wade

A growing number of companies, including Amazon and Citigroup, are showing their support for reproductive rights.

Eversource exploring sale of offshore wind venture

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Stocks slide as volatility continues to reign

OPEC and its allies again promise a modest oil increase. But can they deliver?
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Summer Travel

The best way to explore Maine’s Acadia National Park is by bicycle

Style Watch

Mother’s Day gift guide: Seven ideas from local shops to show mom you care
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Recipes: Curried chicken with rice and more dishes inspired by India
Summer Travel

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

metro

Rhode Island political news: April 2022

State dumps large pile of rubble containing asbestos in Chelsea

Mass. reports uptick in new school coronavirus cases: 8,079 among students and 2,636 among staff

sports

Trevor Story hears the boos as slow Red Sox start hits new low against Shohei Ohtani

Led by strong senior class, North Attleborough boys’ lacrosse experiencing a breakout season

Horse racing’s new governing body is in a rush to the starting gate

business

Bank regulators aim to narrow gaps in access to loans

FDA restricts Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

politics

Giuliani pulls out of interview with Jan. 6 committee

Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights

Trump proposed launching missiles into Mexico to ‘destroy the drug labs,’ Esper says

Nation

Fire crews close in around massive New Mexico wildfire

US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian warship, sources say

Oath Keeper details pre-Jan. 6 planning, pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy

World

Defenders inside Mariupol steel mill refuse to surrender

Mariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacks

3 Israelis killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv

opinion

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

We’re about to find out how much voters care about abortion rights

May I have a word: It’s five letters, and it ought to exist

lifestyle

The Jar Festival plans to unite Boston over stand-up and poetry

He says maybe later

Zendaya debuts new look in Boston on the set of ‘Challengers’

food & dining

Beat Brew Hall reopens in Harvard Square; R.F. O’Sullivan & Son returns to Somerville

9 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants around Boston

AAPI Heritage Month is a chance to celebrate Asian restaurants

travel

A luxury getaway in Maine, a way to rent gear on the road, and a new national parks guide

Morgan Bullock danced her way into her dream job

She returned her rental, but Avis charged her an extra $4,228

Arts

‘Rights Along the Shore’ probes painful history of segregation and swimming

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

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

Books

Stealing back what’s been stolen in ‘Portrait of a Thief’

Seeing where the wild things are in ‘The Lioness’

David Gergen on presidents and creating new leaders

Movies

Building a house and ‘Building a Bridge’

Zendaya debuts new look in Boston on the set of ‘Challengers’

3 films that capture the messiness of being a mom

Television

After three-year respite, ‘Gentleman Jack’ remains a force

Zendaya debuts new look in Boston on the set of ‘Challengers’

Step by step, ‘The Staircase’ brings nuance to a murder mystery

music

After many rainy days in Rockport, singer-songwriter Sofia Mills made an album

Breakout reggae star Koffee has something special brewing

Olivia Rodrigo in the driver’s seat at Roadrunner

Theater/Dance

A Shakespeare comedy aimed at today’s teens reaches back into the ancient history of the 1980s and ‘60s

Comedian Orlando Baxter goes back to school — the one that turned his life around

Ariana DeBose to host upcoming Tony Awards

globe local

How everyone can become the Belle of the ball

Should homework be largely eliminated in the Massachusetts public schools?

Decades later, a camp reunion of a different kind endures in Dedham

Obituaries

Erich Barnes, star defensive back for the 1960s Giants, dies at 86

Neal Adams, who gave Batman a darker look, dies at 80

Stanislav Shushkevich, first leader of post-Soviet Belarus, dies at 87