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Many in Washington vow not to touch Social Security or Medicare. But the nation’s debt problem can’t be solved without tackling them.

The huge Baby Boom generation is retiring and will be receiving benefits for longer because of lengthening life spans, putting increasing pressure on entitlement programs.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

Winter is set to return with possible snow, sleet, and rain
The forecast for the coming days calls for colder temperatures and winter weather on Tuesday, Wednesday night, and Thursday.

Healey, who once vowed to not claim blanket public records exemption as governor, refuses to release call logs, e-mails
In response to a Globe request, Governor Maura Healey’s office denied access to e-mails and phone call logs, arguing that providing them would "unreasonably hinder the Governor in effectively performing her duties.”

Biden to rally allies as Ukraine war gets more complicated
President Biden is set to consult with allies from NATO’s eastern flank in Poland on Tuesday as the Russian invasion of Ukraine edges toward an even more complicated stage.

Biden’s surreal and secretive journey into a war zone

No criminal charges for Worcester charter school cheerleading coaches following misconduct allegations

Quincy High School cancels season’s final two boys’ basketball games after locker room fight

Odris Chege keeps a photograph of her baby sister, Indira Canario, at the bottom of the staircase in her home so that it's the first thing she sees when she comes down the stairs in the morning. Canario died in October at the age of 31. Her death certificate lists long COVID as a significant condition contributing to her mysterious death.

COVID is still killing people every day. But its main victims have changed.

Since the end of the first Omicron wave last March, white people in Massachusetts are more likely to die from COVID than Black or Hispanic people.

The East Boston substation is already under construction. So what do protesters hope to achieve now?
Climate activists say they continue to protest in hopes of catching the attention of government officials to stop or relocate the location of a controversial electricity substation in East Boston. They have also launched a legal challenge.

As Jimmy Carter enters hospice, locals remember his visit to the small Massachusetts town of Clinton
Residents were struck by Jimmy Carter's warmth and relatability when he visited Clinton, in Central Massachusetts, in 1977, less than two months after his inauguration as president.

Hemab board chair John Maraganore is the former founding CEO of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.

Boston startup raises $135m to test therapies for rare bleeding disorders

Hemab Therapeutics plans to expand its operations here and advance clinical trials for a pair of rare blood diseases.

Red Sox principal owner John Henry (left) and team president/CEO Sam Kennedy arrived at the team's camp in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday.

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With John Henry not speaking, all we have are questions and not answers

From 2002-20, Henry & Co. engaged in a state-of-the-team press conference after the annual pep talk to the team at spring training, but that is not the case any longer.

Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy says chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom’s job is safe

Sisters Rosie and Annie Conway had their picture taken with Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Fritz Klein, at the 12th Annual Presidents' Day Festival at the Kennedy Library on Monday.

‘You learn from the past’: On Presidents’ Day, a festival of reflection at JFK Library and Museum

With work and school off in honor of Presidents’ Day, dozens of people ventured to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum for an afternoon of activities aimed at engaging those of all ages in democracy.

Jayson Tatum's minutes are on the rise, and the Celtics winning the Eastern Conference to earn the No. 1 seed for the playoffs is no slam dunk.

From Jayson Tatum’s workload to the No. 1 seed, exploring five story lines to watch when the Celtics come back

Globe reporters Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn joined audio producer Jesse Remedios to discuss the rest of the Celtics season. Listen to or read their responses.

Opinion

Michael Rodrigues, the Senate Ways and Means Chair, spoke to reporters in the State House on Aug. 1, 2022.

The state Senate goes astray on limits for its leader

Repealing that eight-year restriction was a bad move that should be reversed.

Real families need Real Lives law enforced

Deborah Flaschen

Adults with developmental disabilities deserve Real Lives

Jeremy Kofsky and Kael Weston

The US military is losing recruits. Here’s how to change that.

How the most qualified presidential candidate became America’s worst president

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The Emancipator

Caste should not be part of the “American Dream”

Caste could become the newest protected class in Seattle’s anti-discrimination law. More lawmakers need to follow suit to prevent this system of rigid hierarchy from taking root in the U.S. and protect the rights of lower-caste South Asian immigrants.

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Black History Month

Black Love is a Beautiful Resistance

The beautiful resistance of Black love

Throughout Black History Month, A Beautiful Resistance celebrates Black love as told to Jeneé Osterheldt.

When Martin met Coretta in Boston, he found his match in more ways than one

Special reports

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Spotlight Report: Fate and the fallen star

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Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

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More recent News

Double shooting at home in Woburn leaves one man dead, police say
At 3:40 a.m., Woburn police responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on Washington Street, officials said.

Several boys arrested for assaulting people in downtown Boston, according to police

At 7:49 p.m., officers were alerted that the group of juveniles were “causing a disturbance and throwing bottles at people” near Franklin and Washington Streets, according to Boston police.

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David Pastrnak scores his 40th and 41st goals as Bruins turn back Senators
Charlie McAvoy assisted on all three goals as the Bruins won their fourth straight game.

At least 3 are killed and 200 injured as a 6.4 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria
Monday's earthquake struck an area that was devastated by an earthquake two weeks ago that killed nearly 45,000 people in Turkey and Syria.

Teen seriously injured following stabbing at Cape Cod Mall

The 17-year-old was flown to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, R.I., police said. His injuries were described to be non-life-threatening.

In one frigid weekend, four emergency rooms closed. Are hospitals ready for a changing climate?
Hospitals have seen a record number of evacuations and closures nationally in the last decade due to climate change.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Parched farmland on the outskirts of Baidoa, in southern Somalia, on Nov. 2.

The world is allowing a famine to unfold in Somalia — again

Sugary drinks are fine-tuned to keep you coming back for more, regardless of their effect on your health. There are information sources like that.

IDEAS | Alan Levinovitz

The info equivalent of junk food

The Wu administration wants to encourage development of housing along commercial corridors, such as Fields Corner.

An easy way for Boston to add more housing units

Nearly 3 in 5 teen girls surveyed felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021, according to a bleak report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The teens are not all right. We should all be alarmed.

A Russian peacekeeper guarded the Lachin corridor, the Armenian-populated breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region's only land link with Armeni.

Azerbaijan must end Lachin corridor blockade

IDEAS | ANNA OAKES & DIEGO SENIOR

People are falling in love with chatbots

Metro

Double shooting at home in Woburn leaves one man dead, police say

At 3:40 a.m., Woburn police responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on Washington Street, officials said.

McKee nominates Collin Geiselman as R.I. public defender

Geiselman would replace Lara E. Montecalvo, who was confirmed for a seat on the Boston-based US First Circuit Court of Appeals.

MBTA service disruptions coming to Red, Mattapan, Orange, Green lines, and Commuter Rail in March

The MBTA is shutting down parts of the Red Line to install a new digital signal system and do track work, the Mattapan Line to remove a staircase at Milton Station, and the Orange and Green lines for Government Center garage demolition and track repairs.

As Jimmy Carter enters hospice, locals remember his visit to the small Massachusetts town of Clinton

Residents were struck by Jimmy Carter's warmth and relatability when he visited Clinton, in Central Massachusetts, in 1977, less than two months after his inauguration as president.

Sports

Laura Stacey beat US goaltender Aerin Frankel to give Canada a 2-0 lead in the first period.

Canada ties up Rivalry Series against US in women’s hockey, forces a Game 7

The seventh and deciding game will be played Wednesday at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec.

Bishop Feehan's Molly Braga (right) scored both goals in a win over Kelly Holmes (18) and King Philip.

Girls’ hockey roundup: Norwood’s Morgan Roach reaches 100 points in final regular season game of her high school career

Check out the latest high school girls' hockey scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.

“So I owe everyone an apology,” Tony Massarotti said.

Sports Hub’s Tony Massarotti apologizes for insensitive comments on Friday’s show

In the opening moments of Monday’s show, Massarotti apologized for his comments on Friday.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo going to New York for wrist exam

The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Team Giannis won the NBA All-Star Game, but it still belongs to LeBron James

BOYS' BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK

Three’s company for Waltham’s LaForest triplets, who forged their competitive fire at a young age

Business

High court takes first look at law that shields internet firms

The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday about whether the family of an American college student killed in a terrorist attack in Paris can sue Google for helping extremists spread their message and attract new recruits.

Boston startup raises $135m to test therapies for rare bleeding disorders

Hemab Therapeutics plans to expand its operations here and advance clinical trials for a pair of rare blood diseases.

An old-line auction family returns home to Boston

Ahead of her third ‘Shark Week’ filming, URI grad student looks to capture the deep sea on camera

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To help make this bedroom feel like a cozy escape, Heidi Lachapelle lined it in Wandle wallpaper. When Morris designed the pattern in 1884, it would have required 32 blocks to print it.

Designed in the 1800s, William Morris wallpaper is trending again

A built-in hutch with a countertop hides the microwave and coffee maker.

With a serene Maine lake setting for a cottage, a designer finds inspiration all around

An 85-year-old wants to marry an online suitor, but is it a scam?

Marion Westermeyer (pictured in 2006) was a daily swimmer well into his 90s.

When it comes to aging, 90-plus or even 100 might not be ‘extreme’ anymore

metro

Sisters Rosie and Annie Conway had their picture taken with Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Fritz Klein, at the 12th Annual Presidents' Day Festival at the Kennedy Library on Monday.

‘You learn from the past’: On Presidents’ Day, a festival of reflection at JFK Library and Museum

COVID is still killing people every day. But its main victims have changed.

Healey, who once vowed to not claim blanket public records exemption as governor, refuses to release call logs, e-mails

sports

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez was popular with the autograph seekers upon arrival at Red Sox camp.

Pedro Martinez happy to help at Red Sox camp, especially in person after a couple of years away

A flawless floor routine vaulted Central Catholic senior Cami Rueda to a Gymnastics Coaches State All-Around Invitational title

Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy says chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom’s job is safe

business

CyberArk executive chairman Udi Mokady.

Udi Mokady has quietly built one of the most valuable software firms in the state

A R.I. startup diverts 1 ton of waste each month from landfills. They’re trying to get businesses to do the same.

Supreme Court weighs liability shield for Internet giants

politics

President Biden walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral on a surprise visit, Feb. 20, in Kyiv.

Biden to rally allies as Ukraine war gets more complicated

Congress floats ways to secure skies after Chinese balloon

Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in ‘22

Nation

Reynaldo Gonzalez cries while remembering his daughter Nohemi Gonzalez, who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris, at her funeral at the Calvary Chapel in Downey, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015.

High court takes first look at law that shields internet firms

In Mississippi’s capital, old racial divides take new forms

Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home

World

Two soldiers fold the national flag during the daily flag ceremony in Liberty Square of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.

Reps meeting Taiwan’s Tsai say US seeks peace in region

Biden’s surreal and secretive journey into a war zone

In Biden’s unannounced visit to Kyiv, a preview of an increasingly direct contest with Putin

opinion

Sports gamblers in a hurry, or who don't want to have to place bets inside the bustling casino floor, have another option at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett: placing wagers inside the parking garage at the Express Sportsbook.

Place for child in crisis? No go. Drive-up betting? Sure. Thanks, society.

Jan. 6? Pence doesn’t want to talk about it.

An easy way for Boston to add more housing units

lifestyle

"King of Queens" actor Kevin James (fourth from right) stopped by Westport's Bootleg BBQ last week for a meal with frequent collaborators the Kinnane Brothers.

‘King of Queens’ actor Kevin James is first entry on a BBQ ‘Wall of Fame’

To write her best-selling novel, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ Bonnie Garmus had to start a few fires

My sports club crush went cold

food & dining

Grinding cocoa beans was laborious work that began with carrying sacks of cocoa bean bits and nibs, grinding them down to a thick paste, and cooking them over burning charcoal.

More Black Rhode Islanders who shaped the state’s culinary history

How one Mass. farm is transforming waste into energy

The city’s outdoor dining restrictions, explained

travel

Where would you party?

Boston holds its own on list of best cities for bachelorette parties

Help, my $1,000 Marriott gift card is invalid!

New on the spa menu: Treatments for your mental health

Arts

Betye Saar’s “Legends in Blue,” 2020. Mixed-media assemblage. Courtesy of the artist and Roberts Projects, Los Angeles, Calif.

At the Gardner, groundbreaking artist Betye Saar unpacks her travels

In Providence, Nafis M. White explores pleasure and pain

How Boston artist ‘Blind Fox’ became the go-to muralist for the city’s trendiest bars and businesses

Books

Jothy Rosenberg with his dog, Harper, in Wayland.

The write stuff: With their new books, four local authors seek to inspire, thrill, entertain, and educate.

Rebecca Makkai’s ‘I Have Some Questions for You’ spotlights the power of storytelling in an age of true crime and #MeToo

‘The Deluge’ author Stephen Markley plays the literary lottery

Movies

AMC Theatres is rolling out a new tier-based ticket pricing system to accompany its existing Stubs membership program.

AMC’s new Sightline pricing plan is an insult to moviegoers

Leap for joy: ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ is coming back to the Coolidge

‘Full Time’: A ticking clock, a transit strike, and a tenacious mother

Television

Christine De Silva swimming under the ocean during a shark exploration.

Ahead of her third ‘Shark Week’ filming, URI grad student looks to capture the deep sea on camera

This week’s TV: They almost got the part, Christoph Waltz as a creepy boss, and the return of ‘Party Down’

Richard Belzer, comedian turned ‘Law & Order’ stalwart, dies at 78

music

Indigaux performs at "Knobs," a monthly showcase for beatmakers at State Park in Kendall Square.

On ‘Knobs’ nights, a Kendall Square bar brings the beats

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89

Guitar trio goes Bach from electric to classical

Theater/Dance

From left: Lyndsay Allyn Cox, Yewande Odetoyinbo, and Victoria Omoregie in "Fairview" at SpeakEasy Stage Company.

At SpeakEasy, ‘Fairview’ stares down the white gaze

An inquiry into race, ‘Fairview’ demands that audiences sit up

Manual Cinema has created a monster, but it’s not your typical ‘Frankenstein’

globe local

The Back Bay Guitar Trio, from left, John Mason, David Newsam, and Jason Ennis will perform a concert of classical and contemporary guitar music at the Hingham Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 19.

Guitar trio goes Bach from electric to classical

Drive to compete pushed soccer star Julie Hubbard to overcome her injuries

‘A blueprint for the future’: Committee recommends sweeping changes to the Reggie Lewis center

Obituaries

Mr. Smith performed during the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City in 2000. During the event, he was inducted into the foundation's Pioneer Award Program.

Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89

Richard Belzer, comedian turned ‘Law & Order’ stalwart, dies at 78

Michael Fung, headmaster who elevated Charlestown High, dies at 79