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Two kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, two others alive, official says

One of the two people who were kidnapped and found alive was wounded. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said one suspect was in custody.

Two Americans were found dead after being abducted in Mexico. Here’s what we know.

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

A majority of likely Massachusetts voters agree that cities and towns should be allowed to impose their own rent control policies, a new poll shows.

Tell us: What do you think about Mayor Wu’s rent control plan?

UMass Blarney Blowout raises concerns about ‘borg’ drinking fad
A beloved but controversial St. Patrick’s Day tradition at UMass Amherst called the Blarney Blowout has raised concerns about a popular drinking fad among college students.

What are borgs, the TikTok-trending drinks UMass blamed in part for ‘Blarney Blowout’ hospitalizations?

Hours after she was elected governor last year, Maura Healey met with former governor Charlie Baker at the State House to discuss the transfer of power.

Four charts that show what’s in Governor Healey’s budget plan

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Woman killed on turbulent flight over New England was returning from school visits with son, husband

A bacterial infection killed three patients at Brigham and Women’s. Here’s how it got in.

Man arrested for unarmed bank robbery in Dorchester, police say

Video shows a Mass. man allegedly trying to open cabin door, attack flight attendant

Video shows a Mass. man allegedly trying to open the cabin door and attack flight attendants during a flight from LA to Boston. ( Video courtesy of Lisa Olsen )

R.I. woman says United Airlines crew and passengers stopped Leominster man on flight: ‘He was out of control’

The man, later identified as Francisco Severo Torres of Leominster, had an object in his hand as he rushed towards the plane's cockpit. Video captured the struggle.

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again
Unlike other states, no-fault evictions are not sealed in Rhode Island — and the one on the Strong family’s record is making it nearly impossible for them to find a home.

How a hard-working, middle-class family spiraled into homelessness

GETTING SALTY

Tyler Heineman from Back Door Donuts talks sweets, overrated pizzas, bar fights, and bartender etiquette
While feeding doughnuts to the Fenway masses until 2 a.m. might seem like a daunting job, this New Jersey native can probably handle it. Just follow the “Donuts After Dark” sign, and don’t tap your credit card on the counter.

The 1950s called. It wants this artist to keep making her kitschy Jell-O sculptures.

Justin Turner dropped to the dirt after taking a pitch to the face Monday.

Red Sox’ Justin Turner offers update after taking pitch to face: No breaks, no broken teeth

Turner credited the Red Sox medical staff and the hospital where he received 16 stitches, and said he will "be back on the field as soon as possible."

Chad Finn said there's more about Ted Williams in the new book than any other Red Sox player.

9 questions with Chad Finn about the Boston Globe’s new book chronicling Red Sox history

“The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters" is out now.

Aaron Rodgers's time in Green Bay could be up, and if so, he could land with the Jets.

ben volin | on football

How will the NFL quarterback market shake out? Here’s an educated guess.

As many as 17 teams could be making moves at quarterback, so there is a lot to follow this offseason.

Discussion: What are your predictions for this year's free agency?

James Tellin and John O’Reilly in a 2017 photograph by Seth David Rubin.

Globe Magazine

In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community

Artists John O’Reilly and James Tellin built an extraordinary life together at a time when gay couples rarely lived openly.

Then-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder sat at the head of a legislative session in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2019.

This Ohio trial has big implications for corruption and campaign finance law

The former speaker of the Ohio State House is facing federal corruption charges in a trial that has received little national attention but could ultimately have broad implications for campaign finance practices and when public officials can be charged with abusing their office.

Opinion

A tile was missing from the ceiling above a set of stairs at the MBTA subway station in Harvard Square in Cambridge on March 2.

EDITORIAL

A full plate of disasters awaits T’s safety czar

A falling ceiling panel that nearly hit a passenger is just the latest symptom of the system’s crying need for leadership.

IDEAS | BARBARA WALLRAFF

May I have a word: Secret codes that stump dogs and people alike

NEWSLETTER

Road pricing is back on the agenda in Mass., as Rhode Island’s toll program remains mired in legal woes

NEWSLETTER

The Nazi who had Purim on his mind

MARCELA GARCÍA

Let’s go, Brandon: Meet Boston’s bold school committee member

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The Emancipator

Community Health Equity Tour: Durham’ Hayti Neighborhood - Aya Shabu

Once one of the most vibrant Black business districts in America, Durham’s Hayti neighborhood was dismantled by urban renewal efforts. Despite challenges, its residents haven’t given up on the promise that Hayti represents.

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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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Fairhaven woman reported missing after taking dog out early Monday

Anapaula Huggins, 43, left with her home on Raymond Street with her dog and was last seen on video surveillance around 7:30 a.m. on Manhattan Avenue near Pope Beach, officials said.

76 ceiling panels removed from Harvard MBTA stop after one fell, almost hitting someone

Crews have removed at least 76 ceiling panels from the Harvard MBTA stop, after one of them fell last week and narrowly missed a patron on the platform, officials said.

Suspect arrested in connection with Roxbury murder, police say

Austin Dillon, 36, of Dorchester is facing charges of murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to a statement from Boston police.

Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong, Powell testifies to Senate panel

The Federal Reserve could increase the size of its interest rate hikes and raise borrowing costs to higher levels than previously projected if evidence continues to point to a robust economy and persistently high inflation, Chair Jerome Powell said.

Roman shrine uncovered beneath graveyard in central England
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a Roman shrine beneath a former graveyard in the grounds of a cathedral in central England.

State auditor launches probe of convention center authority as Black leaders call for probe of racial discrimination claims

The authority said it will conduct its own investigation, promising “corrective action” if problems are found.

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A corrugated path, two knocked-out teeth, and a $30,000 dental bill

Bonnie Donohue thinks the City of Boston should be held responsible for her injuries because of the way it configured the area next to the roadway outside her building.

STAT

With a push from pharma, new weight loss drugs are changing the narrative on obesity
A two-part message is permeating the halls of medicine and the fabric of society, sliding into medical school lectures, pediatricians’ offices, happy hours, and social feeds: Obesity is a chronic biological disease — and it’s treatable with a new class of medications.

Innovation economy

The extreme South Shore: Why these Boston tech entrepreneurs are working from Puerto Rico
They’re taking advantage of post-pandemic flexibility, tax incentives, and nice weather.

Everett School Committee won’t renew contract of superintendent who accused mayor of racism
The Everett School Committee voted Monday night not to renew the contract of the district’s superintendent, the latest turn in a tumultuous few years for the district and the city’s government.

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James Taylor (left) and Peter Asher in December 1969.

Pop music’s Peter Asher is the narrator of his own ‘60s adventure

Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta in the 1980 film "Raging Bull."

Our movie critic is a sucker for boxing movies. Here are 5 favorites.

Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band performed in Nashville on New Year's Eve 2022.

Zac Brown Band will headline concert to mark Boston Marathon bombing 10th anniversary

From left: Suki Waterhouse, Will Harrison, Josh Whitehouse, Sebastian Chacon, Riley Keough, and Sam Claflin, in "Daisy Jones & the Six."

‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ goes its own way just enough to avoid being secondhand news

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We sent a dozen journalists on the road across this complex country. They found it’s better than you think.

Welcome Back to Boston

Consider this our love letter to the city, a celebration of all it has to offer visitors and locals alike.

‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

A family walked on the street around restaurant barriers on Hanover Street in the North End in August 2022.

LETTERS

In North End, a bone to pick either with Wu or with outdoor dining

Students walked through campus at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in September 2021.

Carla Newman

If the Supreme Court ends affirmative action in college admissions, diversity could be expanded

President Biden delivered remarks on the economy on Oct. 26, 2022, in Washington, D.C., where he outlined his plan to to target and end "junk fees."

Rachelle G. Cohen

Biden is right about junk fees — Americans are tired of being played for suckers

EDITORIAL

As long as paper checks remain a thing, banks need to fight fraud

A man sits on a picnic table with a view of downtown Cleveland in 2014. Conspiracy theorists are increasingly convinced the concept of a “15-minute city” is the latest plot to curtail individual freedoms. But urban experts say the design principle embraced by cities, including Cleveland, is simply about building more compact, walkable communities where people are less reliant on cars.

Carlo Ratti and Robert Muggah

The pushback against the 15-minute city

Wei Huang applies the final press on Army dress pants in the factory in Lawrence.

IDEAS | JOAN VENNOCHI

Threading the needle to keep clothing manufacturing alive in Massachusetts

Metro

RI POLITICS

R.I. bill would allow human composting

“For people who have respected the earth and tried to lighten their impact on it in life, it makes sense to also want to take the greenest, most environmentally beneficial route in death,” Rep. McGaw said.

Suspect arrested in connection with Roxbury murder, police say

Austin Dillon, 36, of Dorchester is facing charges of murder and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to a statement from Boston police.

76 ceiling panels removed from Harvard MBTA stop after one fell, almost hitting someone

Crews have removed at least 76 ceiling panels from the Harvard MBTA stop, after one of them fell last week and narrowly missed a patron on the platform, officials said.

Video shows a Mass. man allegedly trying to open cabin door, attack flight attendant

Video shows a Mass. man allegedly trying to open the cabin door and attack flight attendants during a flight from LA to Boston.

Sports

Red Sox

Red Sox’ Justin Turner offers update after taking pitch to face: No breaks, no broken teeth

Turner credited the Red Sox medical staff and the hospital where he received 16 stitches, and said he will "be back on the field as soon as possible."

baseball

The World Baseball Classic is back for the first time since 2017. Here’s what to know.

The sport's premier international tournament has expanded to 20 teams, and will feature a number of MLB stars including Shohei Ohtani, Xander Bogaerts, and Mookie Betts.

red sox

9 questions with Chad Finn about the Boston Globe’s new book chronicling Red Sox history

“The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters" is out now.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN

Mozzarella sticks and mercy rules: Before he was a top basketball prospect, R.I.’s Kelvin Odih was a darn good Little Leaguer

Chad Finn

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Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Celtics fail to finish game with grit as Cavaliers rally for a victory

Business

Biden says new taxes on the rich can help save Medicare

President Biden wants to increase the Medicare tax rate from 3.8% to 5% on income exceeding $400,000 per year, including salaries and capital gains.

Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong, Powell testifies to Senate panel

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines

Hershey debuts plant-based Reese’s Cups, chocolate bars

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CONNECTIONS

My first meeting with Afghan women when I was deployed with the Air Force gave me hope

3D-printed shoes from artist Sebastian Errazuriz are part of the Peabody Essex Museum's collection. The museum will reopen its Fashion & Design Gallery.

YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Five things to do for fun in and around Boston, March 6-12

Globe Magazine

An alleged drug trafficker, a detective trying to take him down, and the woman caught in the middle

Globe Magazine

The strange story of the man behind the popularization of ‘resilience thinking’

metro

Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is one of the top-tier Democrats that others are waiting to see if she runs for Congress.

The Shekarchi-Foulkes-Matos show

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

sports

Williams missed two free throws in Monday's loss.

Watch: Grant Williams’s ill-advised trash talk backfires in Celtics’ OT loss to Cavaliers

Winchester was the feel-good story of the tournament, but Waltham boys’ basketball was more concerned with defense than narratives

Missed opportunities for the Celtics in third straight loss go beyond Grant Williams’s free throws

business

Mike Leyba, with City Life, spoke to the City Council about rent control at Boston City Hall.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

Flagship’s latest startup aims to develop drugs with fewer side effects

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again

politics

Biden says new taxes on the rich can help save Medicare

This Ohio trial has big implications for corruption and campaign finance law

DeSantis to argue US should be like Florida ahead of 2024 bid

Nation

Senator Bill Cowsert speaks in support of SR 140 in the Senate chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on March 6, in Atlanta.

All bets are off: Georgia lawmakers nix legal sports betting

Oklahomans head to polls for one issue: legal marijuana

Mayor Adams to New York City shoppers: Drop that mask

World

A member of the Mexican security forces stood next to a white minivan with North Carolina plates and several bullet holes at the scene of the crime.

Two kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, two others alive, official says

Two Americans were found dead after being abducted in Mexico. Here’s what we know.

FBI searches for four Americans kidnapped in Mexico

opinion

The pushback against the 15-minute city

US has an overwork problem. A four-day workweek can fix it.

An outsider to lead State Police? We’ll have to see.

lifestyle

TikTok celebrity Coinneach MacLeod, a baker who shares recipes and stories from his hometown in the Hebrides off the coast of Scotland.

The TikTok star known as ‘The Hebridean Baker’ dishes on the story behind traditional Scottish cuisine

Women’s History Month events include panels with local female changemakers, a festival featuring women-directed films, and art celebrating important women

We’ve gained weight — as a couple

food & dining

Recipe: Biryani, a spicy rice and chicken dish from the cookbook ‘Yogurt & Whey,’ is spectacular

Recipe: For Pi Day, make a lemon icebox pie with a Biscoff cookie crust (yes, the ones you get on the airlines)

Recipe: Cauliflower Cheese, a beloved comfort dish, is the British version of our mac and cheese

travel

Carmen Santos thought she lost her engagement ring in an Enterprise rental.

$452 bill charged after requesting help for lost engagement ring

Cool classes on the Cape, a winter fest in Portland, and personal alarms for travel and daily life

Howie Day on Alaska, not living in a bubble, and how to make easy iced coffee on the road

Arts

Joseph Mallord William Turner’s “Rain, Steam and Speed – The Great Western Railway,” 1844, was painted as London's skies were being choked by industrial smog.

An early climate warning lies in the paintings of JMW Turner and Claude Monet, new research shows

At the MFA, a small photography show leaves a big impression

Intimate moments of self-reflection in seemingly ordinary spaces in Helena Wurzel’s solo exhibition

Books

In ‘Liliana’s Invincible Summer,’ Cristina Rivera Garza gives a searing account of grief and the quest to bring her sister’s murderer to justice years after the fact

Two kidnapped Americans found dead in Mexico, two others alive, official says

US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

New statewide poll shows strong support for rent control

UMass Blarney Blowout raises concerns about ‘borg’ drinking fad A beloved but controversial St. Patrick’s Day tradition at UMass Amherst called the Blarney Blowout has raised concerns about a popular drinking fad among college students.

Four charts that show what’s in Governor Healey’s budget plan

Woman killed on turbulent flight over New England was returning from school visits with son, husband

A bacterial infection killed three patients at Brigham and Women’s. Here’s how it got in.

Man arrested for unarmed bank robbery in Dorchester, police say

R.I. woman says United Airlines crew and passengers stopped Leominster man on flight: ‘He was out of control’

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again Unlike other states, no-fault evictions are not sealed in Rhode Island — and the one on the Strong family’s record is making it nearly impossible for them to find a home.

Red Sox’ Justin Turner offers update after taking pitch to face: No breaks, no broken teeth

9 questions with Chad Finn about the Boston Globe’s new book chronicling Red Sox history

How will the NFL quarterback market shake out? Here’s an educated guess.

In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community

This Ohio trial has big implications for corruption and campaign finance law

A full plate of disasters awaits T’s safety czar

May I have a word: Secret codes that stump dogs and people alike

Road pricing is back on the agenda in Mass., as Rhode Island’s toll program remains mired in legal woes

The Nazi who had Purim on his mind

Let’s go, Brandon: Meet Boston’s bold school committee member

Community Health Equity Tour: Durham’ Hayti Neighborhood - Aya Shabu

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Roman shrine uncovered beneath graveyard in central England Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a Roman shrine beneath a former graveyard in the grounds of a cathedral in central England.

State auditor launches probe of convention center authority as Black leaders call for probe of racial discrimination claims

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Mozzarella sticks and mercy rules: Before he was a top basketball prospect, R.I.’s Kelvin Odih was a darn good Little Leaguer

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Biden says new taxes on the rich can help save Medicare

Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong, Powell testifies to Senate panel

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My first meeting with Afghan women when I was deployed with the Air Force gave me hope

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An alleged drug trafficker, a detective trying to take him down, and the woman caught in the middle

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US sues to block JetBlue from buying Spirit Airlines
The Biden administration is suing to block JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

UMass Blarney Blowout raises concerns about ‘borg’ drinking fad
A beloved but controversial St. Patrick’s Day tradition at UMass Amherst called the Blarney Blowout has raised concerns about a popular drinking fad among college students.

Days after testifying to R.I. lawmakers, the Strong family is homeless again
Unlike other states, no-fault evictions are not sealed in Rhode Island — and the one on the Strong family’s record is making it nearly impossible for them to find a home.

Roman shrine uncovered beneath graveyard in central England
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a Roman shrine beneath a former graveyard in the grounds of a cathedral in central England.

Send The Boston Globe a confidential news tip
Do you have a tip about something that needs to be investigated? Do you have documents or data we should dig into? We want to hear from you.

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The extreme South Shore: Why these Boston tech entrepreneurs are working from Puerto Rico
They’re taking advantage of post-pandemic flexibility, tax incentives, and nice weather.

Everett School Committee won’t renew contract of superintendent who accused mayor of racism
The Everett School Committee voted Monday night not to renew the contract of the district’s superintendent, the latest turn in a tumultuous few years for the district and the city’s government.