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Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone

US District Judge Matthew Kaczmaryk, a Trump appointee, ordered a hold on federal approval of mifepristone in a decision that overruled decades of scientific approval.
Massachusetts providers brace for Texas antiabortion ruling, a threat ‘knocking at our front door’ What is mifepristone and why is it at risk of being banned in the US?

Mass., other N.E. officials react to Texas medication abortion ruling

After a federal judge in Texas ordered a hold on the Food and Drug Administration’s decades-old approval of mifepristone, throwing into question access to the nation’s most common method of abortion, Massachusetts leaders issued a swift response, denouncing the ruling.

Judge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access

A federal judge in Washington state on Friday ordered US authorities not to make any changes that would restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone in 17 Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont, that sued over the issue.

Expelled Tenn. Democrat and Bowdoin grad slams GOP, vows to keep fighting
Justin Pearson, one of two Democrats expelled from the Republican-led Tennessee House Thursday after joining protesters in demanding action on gun control, is a Bowdoin graduate who has “devoted himself to serving the common good,” the president of the college said in a letter to alumni and students.

Tennessee vote marks latest GOP move to stifle dissent, experts say

Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

Vice President Harris made a last-minute trip Friday to Tennessee where she called for tougher firearm laws and criticized the Republican-controlled state House. “Let’s understand the underlying issue is about fighting for the safety of our children,” Harris said.

‘There’s no easy fix to this:’ Police face quandary in dealing with ‘swatting’ calls
Police experts say more training is necessary to help officers respond appropriately in such circumstances, to maintain their guard while deescalating the situation quickly until it is peacefully resolved.

CELTICS 121, RAPTORS 102

Celtics, and their fans, enjoy stress-free rout of the Raptors with end of regular season close at hand

Sam Hauser had a career-high 26 points, Payton Pritchard scored 22, and Jayson Tatum added 21. The regular season ends Sunday at TD Garden against the Hawks.
In first round, second-seeded Celtics await winner of Tuesday’s Hawks vs. Heat play-in game

‘It’s not reasonable at all’: Foreign tech workers struggle to stay in US after layoffs, visa issues

After a layoff, a worker has just 60 days, not only to find another employer but also to complete the bureaucratic procedures for transferring the visa to the new employer.

School Committee chair responds to superintendent candidate’s claim that his offer was rescinded for using the word ‘ladies’ in an e-mail

The School Committee chair said there were too many concerns before the committee had begun negotiating with Vito Perrone for the position and “alarm bells were going off.”

Some legal experts compare Justice Thomas’s acceptance of lavish trips to a 1969 Supreme Court scandal

ProPublica reported Thursday that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips nearly every year from deep-pocketed Republican donor Harlan Crow without reporting them on financial disclosure forms.
Justice Thomas says he didn’t have to disclose trips

Here are 25 locals on the Forbes billionaires list

Forbes Magazine released its 2023 list of billionaires this week, and it includes 25 people in Massachusetts.

Harmony Montgomery search along Route 107 in Revere ends, officials say

The investigation into the disappearance of 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, who authorities allege was killed by her father, shifted Friday to Revere, where members of law enforcement are searching wetlands, officials said.

R.I. culinary community grieves senseless death of Leah Rosin-Pritchard: ‘It was her passion to take care of a whole person’
“We are all reaching out to each other really stricken in grief and shock,” said Lisa Raiola, founder of Hope & Main, where Rosin-Pritchard developed her snack brand, Leah’s Recipe.

Woman arrested in killing of Vermont homeless shelter coordinator with axe

As burnout mounts, push for a four-day work week grows

Making jobs more efficient and reining in time-creep is crucial for workers’ well-being, advocates note, and some employers are going to extremes by slashing time out of the long-established 40-hour work week.
Tell us: What do you think are the pros and cons of a shorter work week?

A Maine jury will decide whether a transmission line can go forward

After years of planning, false starts, lawsuits, and a bitterly fought campaign to kill it, the fate of one of Massachusetts’ most important carbon-free energy projects is set to be decided in a Portland, Maine, courtroom where a trial begins Monday.
Beth Teitell

Are you at risk for using the word ‘ladies?’ Or other, even worse, words? This diagnostic quiz may help.

Is it OK to call someone a “lady doctor?” Should you address the governor and lieutenant governor as “girls?” Is “babe” always wrong in a work setting?
Dan Shaughnessy

What Harry Sinden thinks of these record-setting Bruins, and other thoughts

Sinden is the godfather of the Spoked-B, a man who came to the Bruins in 1961. He likes the chances for this year's squad.
With these Bruins, it’s all for one and one for all
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MARCELA GARCÍA

The Red Sox’ newest ‘coach’ helps players make the US their home

Hilda Ramírez used to work with young males of color, which is similar to what she does with the Red Sox.
EDITORIAL

Calls to defund FBI, DOJ erode public trust
SCOT LEHIGH

MCAS foes should correct their misleading error
EDITORIAL

Lexington’s proposed zoning changes set the bar
LETTERS

All the singled-out ‘ladies’: the curious sting of a salutation
The Emancipator

Move over cancel culture: Gen Z is seeking its due process

A New York firm hopes a lawsuit will bring lasting change to a hostile work environment at Dos Toros, a popular Mexican-style food chain allegedly engaging in unchecked bigotry and casual use of the N-word.
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RED SOX NOTEBOOK
Chris Sale survived against the Tigers, but to regain his status as Red Sox ace he’ll have to rediscover his slider
Even though the Sox are set to get some reinforcements soon (Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello, and James Paxton), it’s clear the current rotation lacks a bona fide ace

Lawyer for Michael Mota’s Skyline claims Providence owes them ‘overpaid rent’
In a statement, lawyer Michael Lepizzera called the city’s move to evict Skyline at Waterplace “dishonest” and insisted the city gave Skyline a fourth rent abatement -- though records obtained by the Globe show it was not granted.

Nearly one month after systemwide slow down, 25 percent of the T’s subway still has speed restrictions
A round trip on the Red Line is now around 75 minutes slower than it would be if trains were traveling at full speed, up from around 40 minutes slower before the announcement.

Attacks in Israel, West Bank kill 3 in worsening violence

Palestinian assailants carried out a pair of attacks on Friday, killing three people and wounding at least six as tensions soared after days of fighting at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, officials said.

At the ICA, a breathtaking ‘Simone Leigh’
The artist achieved superstar status at the Venice Biennale last year. A new Boston show charts her remarkable 20 year ascent.

More than 100 golden retrievers to cross Boston Marathon finish line the day before the race
The canine conclave will take place on Sunday, April 16, the day before the Boston Marathon, in honor of Spencer, the marathon’s official dog who died Feb. 17, and Penny, who died eight days later.

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More Boston police have been leaving the job since 2020, many joining the Fire Department

Union leaders demand more support from elected officials, but city councilors say the department must change its culture to attract new candidates.

‘Like being in the presence of a dinosaur’: Right whales’ extended stay in Cape Cod Bay could be tied to climate change, scientists say
More and more are gathering to feed in Cape Cod Bay, and they’re sticking around for longer than in the past.

New report finds former Methuen police chief should face criminal charges in a ‘textbook case of public corruption’
The report found that Joseph Solomon relied on “humiliation, fear, intimidation and retaliation” in his drive to boost his salary, becoming one of the highest paid law enforcement officials in the United States.

State told physicians to stop using Magellan Diagnostics lead-testing devices in 2017 and ′21
The problems at the Billerica company first became public in 2017 when the Food and Drug Administration warned Americans that the company was having serious issues with some of its devices returning false results.

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HEALTH

Judge in Washington orders feds to keep abortion pill access

17 Democratic-led states -- including Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Vermont -- sued over the issue.

Man out on parole for ′98 killing plays role of Jesus in Stations of the Cross in South End

“Since I cannot give that life back, I’m always hoping, if God gives me the opportunity to save someone else’s life, I’m more than willing,” said Gabriel Mercado.

‘There’s no easy fix to this:’ Police face quandary in dealing with ‘swatting’ calls

Police experts say more training is necessary to help officers respond appropriately in such circumstances, to maintain their guard while deescalating the situation quickly until it is peacefully resolved.
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Lawyer for Michael Mota’s Skyline claims Providence owes them ‘overpaid rent’

In a statement, lawyer Michael Lepizzera called the city’s move to evict Skyline at Waterplace “dishonest” and insisted the city gave Skyline a fourth rent abatement -- though records obtained by the Globe show it was not granted.

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Jaylen Brown doesn’t want to be misunderstood: ‘I’m enjoying winning. I’m enjoying being here with my teammates, with my guys.’

While he has expressed pointed opinions about Boston, his seven-year tenure with the Celtics and his long-term future with the club, Brown aims to take nothing for granted.
CELTICS

In first round, second-seeded Celtics await winner of Tuesday’s Hawks vs. Heat play-in game

Brooklyn sealed the No. 6 seed Friday night, which locked Miami into No. 7, setting up a play-in game with the eighth-seeded Hawks.
CELTICS 121, RAPTORS 102

Celtics, and their fans, enjoy stress-free rout of the Raptors with end of regular season close at hand

Sam Hauser had a career-high 26 points, Payton Pritchard scored 22, and Jayson Tatum added 21. The regular season ends Sunday at TD Garden against the Hawks.
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Former Raptors wing Justin Champagnie officially signs on to complete Celtics’ roster

Business

What is mifepristone and why is it at risk of being banned in the US?

The FDA gave its approval for mifepristone to terminate early pregnancies over 20 years ago. Here’s why anti-abortion groups are going after the pill.

‘It’s not reasonable at all’: Foreign tech workers struggle to stay in US after layoffs, visa issues

After a layoff, a worker has just 60 days, not only to find another employer but also to complete the bureaucratic procedures for transferring the visa to the new employer.

Ford sees only its electric F-150 pickup truck getting full EV tax break — for now

Here are 25 locals on the Forbes billionaires list
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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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30 of the best dance, theater, book, art, and classical music events

CONNECTIONS

When I lived too far to help my dying dad, a stranger stepped in to help

COOKING

Recipe: A make-ahead baked omelet for a no-fuss Easter menu

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Fund-raiser set to finish ‘Emily’s Hike’ in New Hampshire

Are you at risk for using the word ‘ladies?’ Or other, even worse, words? This diagnostic quiz may help.

Swan boats to return to Public Garden for 2023 season

sports

Chris Sale survived against the Tigers, but to regain his status as Red Sox ace he’ll have to rediscover his slider

Brooks Koepka remains a major force, goes bogey-free in building Friday lead at Masters

Changes in pace give Pastrnak an edge as he nears 60-goal mark

business

More labs, housing pitched near Boston Landing

To mitigate climate change, Brown launches initiative to develop new sustainable energy solutions

US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes

politics

Kamala Harris leads Tennessee rally, backs ousted lawmakers

Expelled Tenn. Democrat and Bowdoin grad slams GOP, vows to keep fighting

Some legal experts compare Justice Thomas’s acceptance of lavish trips to a 1969 Supreme Court scandal

Nation

Judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone

Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for minors

Feds urge review of ‘train makeup’ amid rising derailments of long trains

World

Attacks in Israel, West Bank kill 3 in worsening violence

Police: Dissidents may try attacks as N. Ireland marks peace

Russia formally charges Wall Street Journal reporter with espionage, news agencies say

opinion

SJC nod to Boston vaccine mandate is a win for the entire city

Brian Donnelly was a steadfast public servant

A Great Awakening, but of spirituality, not religion with a capital R

lifestyle

CBS carpools resources for James Corden sendoff

Can I trust this long-distance relationship?

Tell us your experience with prenuptial agreements

food & dining

Mimi Sheraton, influential food writer and reviewer, dies at 97

In a busy Wilmington shopping plaza, home-cooked barbecue awaits

Allston favorites Our Fathers and Deep Ellum return in new locations

travel

The best-tasting drinks to order on a plane

Trying to find the best food in Tucson is a fool’s errand. It’s all so good.

Why Medellín should be your next South American destination

Arts

At the ICA, a breathtaking ‘Simone Leigh’

In Concord, the art of celebrating an anniversary

At MassArt, a painter’s feminist homage and a DJ’s sonic installation invite the public in

Books

National Book Award finalist Alejandro Varela renders the neurotic complexity of cosmopolitan life with humor and pathos in ‘The People Who Report More Stress’

In Curtis Sittenfeld’s ‘Romantic Comedy,’ the perfect man (and a global pandemic) derails an otherwise smart, funny romance

Sebastian Barry on rescuing orphaned books

Movies

‘There wasn’t anybody like him,’ says ‘Little Richard: I Am Everything’ director Lisa Cortés

Owen Wilson plays a toxic public-television artist in ‘Paint’

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ plumbs the depths, and dregs, of fandom

Television

Embracing my inner Ted Lasso

True-crime series to look back at Marathon bombings

In ‘Beef,’ a road rage incident, followed by twists and turns

music

From Joshua Bell at Symphony Hall, more of the same

Madison Cunningham is trying to master the art of being vulnerable

A punk-era class reunion, with Rick Berlin as its maestro

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet goes boldly in ‘Our Journey’

In these Broadway revivals, no justice for all

Eugene Mirman headlines a comedy benefit for Roslindale businesses hit hard by an accident

globe local

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

Autism Alliance is teaching restaurants and other places how to accommodate families with special needs children

Obituaries

Paul Cattermole of UK pop group S Club 7 dies at 46

Klaus Teuber, Catan board game creator, dies at 70

Bing Newcomb, whose code transformed stock trading, dies at 79