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Game 5: Bucks 110, Celtics 107

Game 5 | Bucks 110, Celtics 107

Celtics putting this painful loss aside and looking forward to bouncing back in Game 6

The Celtics coughed up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and crumbled in the final two minutes, the final hit coming when Jrue Holiday swiped the ball away from Marcus Smart before the Celtics could even attempt a potential game-tying 3-pointer.
How it happened: Celtics collapse in Game 5, lose to Bucks to fall behind in playoff series Gary Washburn: The reason the Celtics lost Game 5? They were outworked by the Bucks when it mattered most.
Dan Shaughnessy

Game 5 loss for Celtics will go down as one of the toughest in Boston sports lore

The Celtics were leading by 14 points, in the fourth quarter, at home.

THE GREAT DIVIDE
More low-income students gain access to Boston’s exam schools after admission policy changes
The introduction of the bonus points has been widely embraced by civil rights advocates and many parents who contend that it helps level the playing field for applicants who don’t have the financial means for test prep and who tend not perform as well on standardized tests.

Nathan Carman ordered held without bail on charges he killed his mother at sea
Nathan Carman, a 28-year-old who lives in Vernon, Vt., is charged with killing his mother during a fishing trip in September 2016. After his boat sank, he was found adrift on a life raft about 115 miles off Martha’s Vineyard. His mother, Linda, vanished and was presumed dead.

Five stunning details in the Nathan Carman case

Senate fails to advance bill codifying abortion access into federal law

The almost party-line tally promises to be the first of several efforts in Congress to preserve the nearly 50-year-old court ruling, which declares a constitutional right to abortion services but is at serious risk of being overturned this summer by a conservative Supreme Court.
See how each senator voted on advancing a federal abortion access bill Women politicians are ‘spitting mad’ about the leaked Roe draft opinion — and they’re actually showing it

Legendary WCVB chief meteorologist Harvey Leonard announces retirement; he will step away from daily role
In a statement, WCVB said Leonard will step away from his daily role beginning May 25 but will continue as chief meteorologist emeritus beginning in the fall where he will contribute to “severe weather and climate coverage important to our community.”

Moderna CFO out one day after starting, due to probe at former employer

Moderna chief financial officer Jorge Gomez left the COVID-19 vaccine maker after just one day following an internal investigation at his former employer.

Mass. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, but experts think we may be nearing the peak

In a troubling trend for a state trying to get back to normal, Massachusetts COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have been gradually rising for weeks. But experts say the spring wave could soon begin to subside without ever reaching levels similar to last winter’s deadly Omicron surge.

braves 5, red sox 3
Ryan Brasier gives up ninth-inning walkoff home run, and other observations from Red Sox’ loss to Braves
Orlando Arcia broke a 3-3 tie when he belted a two-run homer to left field.

Advocates renew call for suicide prevention barriers on R.I. bridges after latest incident

Three people have jumped from the Newport Pell Bridge in the past three months, underscoring the urgent need for action, Bridging the Gap for Healing and Safety co-founder says.

‘It’s not working fast enough.’ Heartbreak, drugs, and crime persist at Mass. and Cass, leaving neighbors asking, ‘What’s next?’

The Wu administration cleared the area of ramshackle shelters in January, and connected scores of people to services, but the knotty problems of addiction and mental illness persist.

The Kraft family breaks ground on a $225 million renovation project at Gillette Stadium

The project will enclose the north end of the stadium with year-round hospitality and function space and a massive videoboard hanging over the field.
Opinion
Joan Vennochi

The lieutenant governor’s race and how running for office really works

Political coverage is all about who is up in the polls and who has the most money — and one affects the other.
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

My friends the political prisoners
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers respond to an antisemitic incident with advice from personal experience
IDEAS | BRENDAN SCHNEIDERMAN

To fix the Supreme Court, randomly choose new justices for every case
Joan Vennochi

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church
Centering 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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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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John Eastman pressed Pennsylvania legislator to throw out Biden votes
The lawyer argued that mail ballots in Pennsylvania in the 2020 election could be culled in a way that would reverse then-President Trump’s defeat in an electorally critical state.

Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 fine, says he’ll drop contempt finding if court’s conditions are met

Natick couple, eBay fail to settle lawsuit over bizarre harassment
Ina and David Steiner will proceed with their lawsuit against eBay after mediation efforts failed. The couple say they were emotionally and psychologically tortured in 2019 by the company's employees.

Federal inspectors are swooping in to examine the beleaguered T — and the scrutiny may not end there
“This is unprecedented, unheard of,” said Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, of the federal inspection. “It speaks to the gravity of the situation. This is receivership in all but name. Maybe that’s what the T needs.”

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was icon of Palestinian coverage
The network called Ms. Abu Akleh “the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.”

Surfside condo collapse victims reach $997 million settlement

Survivors and families of the victims of the Champlain Towers South condominium's collapse in Florida that killed 98 people in 2021 have reached a $997 million settlement to compensate them for their staggering losses of life and property.

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian

Ukraine’s top prosecutor disclosed plans Wednesday for the first war crimes trial of a captured Russian soldier, as fighting raged in the east and south and the Kremlin left open the possibility of annexing a corner of the country it seized early in the invasion.
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‘This can’t happen’: Plymouth in uproar over possible plan for radioactive waste

At the decommissioned Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth, 1 million gallons of radioactive waste water languish in a pool. Residents are fearful that Holtec, the company responsible for cleaning up the site, will opt for what seems to be the cheapest option: dumping it all into Cape Cod Bay.

New plan for Seaport means a little more precious green space, but less housing
WS Development plans to do away with plans to build a 30,000-square-foot building adjacent to the existing Seaport Common and instead extend the open space next door.

Two North Carolina beach houses collapse into ocean in one day
The unoccupied homes on the seashore of Rodanthe, N.C., collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday — and officials warned that more may follow “in the near future.”

Candidate for auditor says she would subpoena state agencies. Can she?
Not really. “We don’t have subpoena authority,” the current auditor, Suzanne M. Bump, told the Globe.

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American Repertory Theater to present ‘Life of Pi’ during its 2022-23 season

Johan Lenox’s adult angst, with beats and strings

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

Al Franken is taking comedy seriously again

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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.
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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.

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To fix the Supreme Court, randomly choose new justices for every case
Joan Vennochi

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church
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The trade deficit is up again. No worries.
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Illegal voting latest Baker license bill red herring
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In Ukraine, truth and transparency disrupt Russia’s cloak and dagger
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Metro

Legendary WCVB chief meteorologist Harvey Leonard announces retirement; he will step away from daily role

In a statement, WCVB said Leonard will step away from his daily role beginning May 25 but will continue as chief meteorologist emeritus beginning in the fall where he will contribute to “severe weather and climate coverage important to our community.”

John Leo, columnist who took aim at liberal pieties, dies at 86

Mr. Leo viewed American life with a gimlet eye, leavened by a disarming sense of humor and a deep reserve of cultural and historical knowledge.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

More low-income students gain access to Boston’s exam schools after admission policy changes

The introduction of the bonus points has been widely embraced by civil rights advocates and many parents who contend that it helps level the playing field for applicants who don’t have the financial means for test prep and who tend not perform as well on standardized tests.

Large brush fire still burning in White Mountain National Forest

A large brush fire burning over challenging terrain in the White Mountain National Forest spread to 48 acres but was largely under control, the US Forest Service said Wednesday evening.

Sports

PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Latest blown umpire’s call against Kevin Plawecki, Red Sox was in a terrible spot

Home plate umpire Adam Beck called the Boston catcher out on strikes on a pitch that appeared outside the zone, more fodder for those who want to see non-humans calling the game.
Grizzlies 134, Warriors 95

Grizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6

Memphis led by more than 50 points at stages in a blowout win at home.
Game 5 | Bucks 110, Celtics 107

Celtics putting this painful loss aside and looking forward to bouncing back in Game 6

The Celtics coughed up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead and crumbled in the final two minutes, the final hit coming when Jrue Holiday swiped the ball away from Marcus Smart before the Celtics could even attempt a potential game-tying 3-pointer.
Game 5: Bucks 110, Celtics 107

Bobby Portis delivered for the Bucks in the only way he was taught -- by cleaning up after his teammates
Gary Washburn | On Basketball

The reason the Celtics lost Game 5? They were outworked by the Bucks when it mattered most.
braves 5, red sox 3

Ryan Brasier gives up ninth-inning walkoff home run, and other observations from Red Sox’ loss to Braves

Business

Broad Institute leases room to grow in Burlington

Kendall Square-based research institution will take nearly 150,000 square feet at newly built building off Route 3.

Moderna CFO lasts one day on job after probe at former company

Moderna’s chief financial officer stepped down just one day after starting his new job, becoming the latest high-ranking executive to leave the Covid-19 vaccine maker as it faces questions about its long-term growth.
THE FINE PRINT

Most Mass. auto insurers raise rates

US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
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PERSPECTIVE

What age should kids start doing chores? Younger than they do now.
COOKING

Recipes: With the right fillings, flatbreads make a satisfying meal

Environment

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

Why it seems like everyone you know is buying vinyl and record players

metro

Rhode Island business news: May 2022

The end of Roe? The GOP wants to change the subject.

Candidate for auditor says she would subpoena state agencies. Can she?

sports

How it happened: Celtics collapse in Game 5, lose to Bucks 110-107 to fall behind in playoff series

The Celtics’ epic fourth-quarter collapse vs. the Bucks leaves the Celtics stunned, and other observations

Alex Cora, Kevin Plawecki ejected in sixth inning against Braves

business

Inflation will abate. Just don’t hold your breath.

‘This can’t happen’: Plymouth in uproar over possible plan for radioactive waste

Return-to-office plans unravel as workers rebel in tight job market

politics

Women politicians are ‘spitting mad’ about the leaked Roe draft opinion — and they’re actually showing it

Senate fails to advance bill codifying abortion access into federal law

See how each senator voted on advancing a federal abortion access bill

Nation

John Eastman pressed Pennsylvania legislator to throw out Biden votes

Court: California’s under-21 gun sales ban unconstitutional

Surfside condo collapse victims reach $997 million settlement

World

North Korea raises alarm after confirming 1st COVID-19 case

Ukraine to hold first war crimes trial of captured Russian

Al-Jazeera journalist is killed in West Bank

opinion

Mass. is flush with cash, so now what?

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church

Crypto can be a driver for racial equity

lifestyle

Boston-based PRX clinches Pulitzer for audio reporting

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

A group of Milton moms started a rock band during the pandemic. Now, they’re performing on Kelly Clarkson’s show.

food & dining

Where to eat dollar oysters around Boston

Recipe: Vegetarians at your graduation party will love these fun, sheet-pan cauliflower quesadillas

Recipe: A platter of grilled chicken breasts with fresh mint salsa verde will wow your party guests

travel

Welcome back to Boston

Hidden (in plain sight): Boston’s secret spaces

Where to eat brunch in Boston

Arts

6 art-school stars from around Boston to watch in 2022

Can art inspire environmental action?

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

Books

John Leo, columnist who took aim at liberal pieties, dies at 86

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

‘Metropolis,’ set in Boston, centers around 6 characters and a storage facility

Movies

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

‘Operation Mincemeat’: When a dead man told a tale, a very important one

Ric Parnell, real drummer in a famous fake band, dies at 70

Television

Podcast goes behind the scenes at ‘SNL’

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

Hulu’s ‘Conversations with Friends’ searches for something to say

music

For fiddle virtuoso Darol Anger, Mr. Sun has long been a bright spot

Boston classical station CRB aims for ‘a sense of discovery’ — and it’s attracting new ears

Johan Lenox’s adult angst, with beats and strings

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater to present ‘Life of Pi’ during its 2022-23 season

Boogie on down to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for the free ‘Let’s Dance Boston!,’ May 11-15

Al Franken is taking comedy seriously again

globe local

‘We can change the story’: Hummingbird Books takes flight in Chestnut Hill

Concert raises money for Newton Food Pantry, Community Freedge

NewMo lifts mask mandate, in line with federal transportation guidelines

Obituaries

John Leo, columnist who took aim at liberal pieties, dies at 86

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was icon of Palestinian coverage

Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier, who played 14 NBA seasons, dies at 73