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Grief and questions linger after apparent murder-suicide in Andover

Those close to the Robinsons described a growing distance between themselves and the couple — a space that seemed to widen further during the pandemic.

The Sports Hub’s parent company suspends Tony Massarotti for the rest of the week

The cohost of "Felger and Mazz" had apologized Monday for what he acknowledged was a "hurtful" and "insensitive" comment he made during Friday's show.

Leaving the Democrats didn’t isolate Kyrsten Sinema in Washington. But on the campaign trail, it might.
By renouncing her membership status in the Democratic Party, Senator Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has also given up access to much of the infrastructure that helped lift her to the seat in the first place.

Jury in Georgia Trump inquiry recommended multiple indictments, forewoman says

The investigation in Atlanta has been seen as one of the most significant legal threats to Trump as he begins another run for the presidency.

Greater Boston’s housing market continues to slouch amid early signs of a comeback
The market continued to decline in January by just about every measure, including the region’s home values, but an uptick may be around the corner.

Real estate industry launches direct voter campaign opposing Wu’s rent control plan

Woman killed in Dorchester remembered as devoted mother who loved life
Abiezer Ayuso said his niece was visiting a cousin in the Dorchester neighborhood where gunfire erupted Saturday night.

Stocks tumble to biggest drop since December as rates climb

With abortion under attack nationwide, Healey joins 19 other governors in effort to shore up state protections

Employees at three Somerville cafes approve union contract, among first in Mass.

Olga Yulikova sorted through donations that people dropped off onto the front porch of her Arlington home to help a Ukrainian family fleeing war.

When a Ukrainian family began setting up their new home, Arlington’s online community turned out to help

When a Ukrainian woman looked to start a new life in Arlington after fleeing her country, her new friend Olga Yulikova turned to the town’s “Everything is Free” Facebook group for donations to furnish her new apartment. Arlington residents overwhelmingly answered her request.

President Biden delivered a speech marking the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday at the Royal Castle Gardens in Warsaw.

President Biden in Poland says US and allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’

President Biden, left, was joined by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at a joint news conference in Kyiv on Monday.

A 4 a.m. departure, a fake ‘golf tourney’, and two 10-hour train rides: How President Biden’s secret visit to Ukraine unfolded

President Biden spoke in Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday.

‘We are happy that Ukraine is not alone.’ Mass. Ukrainians optimistic following Biden’s surprise Kyiv visit

Here’s what our readers think about people leaving Massachusetts
Housing costs and remote work are among the top reasons people migrated to other areas.

Massachusetts has lost 110,000 residents since COVID began

‘This is a dream job.’ Candidates compete for Lego positions in master builder competition in Boston.
The participants had no instruction manual as they faced three elimination-style challenges in front of crowds of eager kids and Lego enthusiasts.

Albert Feldman (left) and Greg Dekermenjian enjoying date night at the Barking Crab. Feldman and Dekermenjian have been married less than one year and have a date night once a week.

9 restaurants for every phase of romance

From first dates to errand-running, a culinary game plan designed to keep the flames burning.

Jonnu Smith's production has not matched his contract, so it could be time to cut ties with the tight end.

ben volin | on football

Patriots have the money and the means to revamp their offense. Here is a plan.

The Patriots currently have the fifth-most cap space in the NFL ($45.28 million) and have earmarked just $136.7 million for 2023.

Patriots will have lots of options to fortify their offensive line

There should be a lot more high-fives coming up in the final 23 games of the regular season.

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The Celtics have work left to do, but really, there are no excuses for them right now

Coming out of the All-Star break, they find themselves in ideal position to go for Banner No. 18.

By having back surgery in September, Tanner Houck has been feeling good at the start of Red Sox spring training.

Peter Abraham | On baseball

Tanner Houck taking a flexible approach to whether he is best used as a starter or reliever for Red Sox

The 26-year-old righthander Houck has a 3.02 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings over 53 career major league appearances.

Opinion

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine escorted President Biden as he made a surprise visit to Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Feb. 20.

Joe Biden’s message to Vladimir Putin: The West won’t blink

In his surprise trip to Ukraine, Biden was the only person in the world who could convincingly serve that notice — and he did it in commanding fashion.

How Americans can sponsor refugees — and why they should

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: These mangled metaphors really break the cake

Is bird flu the next pandemic?

Senator John Fetterman and the politics of health

Photo illustration. Dalit protester (Aijaz Rahi/AP) in front of Seattle skyline (Donald Miralle/Getty Images).

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

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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

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

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

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David Cicilline to resign from Congress to lead Rhode Island Foundation
The move will set up an off-year special election for the First Congressional District seat that most political observers believed the 61-year-old Cicilline could have held for the rest of his life.

A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat

Shirley Leung

‘We can’t take our foot off the gas now’: MassBio’s new CEO takes the reins.
Kendalle Burlin O’Connell’s ascension to the top of the state biotech industry’s trade group included some political intrigue.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Limited-edition, $500 sneakers now on the menu at Kowloon
Finally! A chance to strut in custom Kowloon Nikes.

Struggling Boston Internet startup Starry files for bankruptcy
The company has been slashing costs and pulling back from newer markets in an effort to conserve cash. It will continue offering service in Boston and four other cities.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

As casinos open up sportsbooks, will Sterling Suffolk respond with a downtown Boston location?
If state regulators agree, Suffolk Downs simulcast operators could hold a golden ticket in the Massachusetts sports-betting scene.

Swastika graffiti reported at Portsmouth, N.H. synagogue, one of 10 instances of hateful vandalism in city
A Portsmouth, N.H. synagogue and several other local properties were defaced early Tuesday with swastikas and additional hateful messages, according to New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella’s office.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

One reader has been stockpiling what she calls "syntactic/linguistic blends and other funny utterances” since 1982.

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: These mangled metaphors really break the cake

The federal government announced on July 20, 2022, that it was conducting a special investigation into seal deaths in Maine. About 150 of the animals were stranded last summer, and avian flu appears to be the key reason.

Is bird flu the next pandemic?

While Senator John Fetterman deserves empathy, the voters of Pennsylvania deserve more transparency about his health than they got when he was running for office.

Senator John Fetterman and the politics of health

An MBTA commuter rail train at the station in Newtonville in 2018.

Yes, the T is lousy. But some suburbs are building transit-oriented housing anyway.

A woman walked to her room at a senior care home in Calistoga, Calif.

Three- and four-bed nursing home rooms should be phased out

IDEAS | ANNA OAKES & DIEGO SENIOR

People are falling in love with chatbots

Metro

RI TRANSPORTATION

What’s behind calls to change RIPTA leadership?

While the Senate president and at least one board member say “wholesale reform” is needed, other members of the board and rider advocates are standing by RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian

Breaking down Cicilline’s decision to exit Congress

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Dan McGowan and Jim Hummel analyze the Rhode Island Democrat’s decision to step down to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation.

When a Ukrainian family began setting up their new home, Arlington’s online community turned out to help

When a Ukrainian woman looked to start a new life in Arlington after fleeing her country, her new friend Olga Yulikova turned to the town’s “Everything is Free” Facebook group for donations to furnish her new apartment. Arlington residents overwhelmingly answered her request.

‘We are happy that Ukraine is not alone.’ Mass. Ukrainians optimistic following Biden’s surprise Kyiv visit

“From all my parishioners, and from myself and my family, we are very glad that we have a very strong American president, and he supports our homeland,” the Rev. Roman Tarnavsky, the pastor at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Jamaica Plain, said Tuesday.

Sports

Victor Osimhen scored in the 40th minute after a period of concerted pressure from Napoli.

Napoli blanks Frankfurt in first leg of Champions League last-16 tie

Victor Osimhen scored his 10th goal in his last eight appearances across all competitions.

Real Madrid took a commanding lead into the second leg of the round of 16 matchup.

In stunning comeback, Real Madrid routs Liverpool in Champions League

Down by two goals after 14 minutes at Anfield, defending champion Madrid came back to win, 5-2.

Lonzo Ball hasn’t played since Jan. 14, 2022.

Bulls rule out Lonzo Ball for season because of knee trouble

The team said the focus now will be on Ball making “a full return” for next season.

Nets give coach Jacque Vaughn multiyear contract extension

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar back in concussion protocol

Aaron Judge could move to left to make room for Giancarlo Stanton to play more outfield

Business

Fidelity Charitable’s $11.2b in grants in 2022 breaks record

Fidelity Charitable dispersed $11.2 billion in grants awarded by its donor-advised fund holders in 2022, up 9 percent over 2021.

Bribes, sabotage, payoffs: ESPN describes how soccer’s World Cup might have been rigged by FIFA for Fox

John Skipper told a federal court that ESPN and Univision had jointly bid $900 million, but FIFA awarded the rights to Fox, which bid less.

United Airlines eases family seating after call to cut fees

Stocks tumble to biggest drop since December as rates climb

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Health & Biotech

12 conditions from Alzheimer’s to Lyme that Mass. biotechs are developing treatments for now

Hoisin-Ginger Noodles.

Use whatever pasta or noodles you have for these Asian-inspired recipes

This week's daters: Gillian and Xander

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘The couple next to us seemed to be listening in on our conversation’

Characters from the Tanglewood Marionettes’ production of "The Dragon King."

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, Feb. 20-Feb. 26

metro

MacKenzie Smart joined a pro-choice rally on Boston Common last May.

With abortion under attack nationwide, Healey joins 19 other governors in effort to shore up state protections

A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat

‘This is a dream job.’ Candidates compete for Lego positions in master builder competition in Boston.

sports

Former ESPN president John Skipper (left) said he had assumed the highest bidder would prevail.

Bribes, sabotage, payoffs: ESPN describes how soccer’s World Cup might have been rigged by FIFA for Fox

Are the Bruins close to acquiring Columbus defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov or not?

As the Bruins rack up victories and points, some historic markers come into view

business

Aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, Jan.11, 2023. A flurry of investments, policy changes and technological breakthroughs is giving a jolt of energy to the nascent market for sustainable aviation fuel.

A sudden rush to make sustainable aviation fuel mainstream

Greater Boston’s housing market continues to slouch amid early signs of a comeback

Employees at three Somerville cafes approve union contract, among first in Mass.

politics

According to Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s office, her change in party affiliation is a “natural extension of the work she’s always done.”S

Leaving the Democrats didn’t isolate Kyrsten Sinema in Washington. But on the campaign trail, it might.

A 4 a.m. departure, a fake ‘golf tourney’, and two 10-hour train rides: How President Biden’s secret visit to Ukraine unfolded

President Biden in Poland says US and allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’

Nation

This photo was taken during the first drive of the Perseverance rover on Mars on March 4, 2021. Tests in the Atacama Desert in Chile may help NASA researchers find the right instruments to test for past life on Mars.

Strange DNA found in the desert offers lessons in the hunt for Mars life

Jury in Georgia Trump inquiry recommended multiple indictments, forewoman says

Town-by-town COVID-19 data in Massachusetts

World

On Monday, Ahmet Aydanbekar, a volunteer rescuer with Turkey's Humanitarian Relief Foundation, helped search through rubble from a collapsed building in Antakya, Turkey. In southern Turkey, where over 40,000 people died in an earthquake this month, rescue workers battle exhaustion as they head into the third week.

Remembering the lives saved drives rescuers in Turkey to push on

‘Equality of injustice for all’: Saudi Arabia expands crackdown on dissent

Putin suspends Russia’s involvement in only remaining major nuclear treaty with US

opinion

President Biden spoke on Social Security and health care costs at the University of Tampa on Feb. 9.

Moving the needle seems to be a sticking point for Social Security

Watch Sox ace Sale closely, sure, but don’t stoop to body shaming

The state Senate goes astray on limits for its leader

lifestyle

Sophie Chiang, founder and editor in chief of The Aurora Journal, wants to spread her love of surrealism and make submitting to online journals more accessible.

With The Aurora Journal, one Brookline student wants to expand opportunities for emerging writers

‘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

food & dining

The authors of “Senza Glutine”: Cynthia Delia Coddington and Josephine Provenzano Hoppe.

Come to the Italian table. Gluten-free? No problem.

Spotlight on women-founded restaurants, bakeries, distilleries, and more

A clever Fluicer for all your citrus squishing needs

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

Corey Wheeler Forrest poses with 900-lb trap anchors, stacked on a dock in Little Compton, R.I. A show of her photographs, "Fish & Forrest," is at the Mystic Seaport Museum.

Have camera, will fish

Galleries: A map based on touch and care

At the ICA, childhood lost in transition

Books

Books by Roald Dahl are displayed at the Barney's store on East 60th Street in New York on Monday, Nov. 21, 2011.

Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship

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

Movies

Catherine Clinch, left, and Carrie Crowley in “The Quiet Girl.”

Telling an Irish story in the Irish language

Hulu releases trailer for ‘Boston Strangler’ starring Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon

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

Television

Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot in "All Creatures Great and Small."

Watching war encroach on a peaceful place in ‘All Creatures Great and Small’

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’

music

Axl Rose, from left, Duff McKagan and DJ Ashba of Guns N' Roses perform on stage at the sixth annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Guns N’ Roses announce world tour, August show at Fenway

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

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

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