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We’ve heard this sage advice before: After a stunning Celtics’ loss to Hawks, anything can happen.

The Celtics should still win this series, but right now they appear to be front-runners and underachievers.
Celtics give Trae Young, Hawks life and Game 5 ends badly because of it NBA announces dates for conference semifinal series between Philadelphia and winner of Boston-Atlanta showdown
gary washburn | on basketball

These Celtics want us to believe they learned their lesson from last season, but Game 5 giveaway proves otherwise

It’s up to the Celtics how much they really want to be great. They did for about 42 minutes on Tuesday and then completely fell apart.

Child care costs about the same in Western Mass., but the subsidies are much smaller
For years, providers in the western part of the state have said that high need and low reimbursement rates have dissuaded providers from taking poor children or opening at all.

‘Everyone gets away with it because there isn’t accountability’: Boston center launches new plan to reduce medical errors
Despite some strides, progress has been slow. In 2019, one in five Massachusetts residents experienced a medical error in their own care or in the care of a household or close family member.

Alex Speier | On Baseball

Depth up the middle helps Red Sox get past rash of injuries

The ability of Kiké Hernández to triangulate between short, center and second has freed the Sox to mix and match with a variety of players.
Duran’s grand slam punctuates a bounce back for the Red Sox, and another for himself

Pressure mounts on potential GOP defectors over New Hampshire parental rights bill

The proposal is headed to the full House, where Republicans hold an extremely narrow majority and can’t afford to lose many votes.

White Stadium set to get a renovation, with an eye to luring a women’s pro soccer team
If nothing else, the upgrade to the stadium is seen by city leaders as a boon for Boston Public School student-athletes.

GOP presidential hopefuls are jockeying for position on abortion
Republicans have been left to figure out how to navigate the aftermath of Roe's reversal and remain politically viable.

Biden’s reelection likely to hinge on inflation and the economy
The nation’s economic health historically has been the pivotal factor in determining whether an incumbent president gets a second term.

Montana transgender lawmaker faces censure or expulsion

Montana Republican leaders will vote on censuring or expelling a transgender state lawmaker who has been silenced in the House for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for children.

Former Harvard research scientist Charles Lieber faces sentencing for lying about China ties
Prosecutors are urging a federal judge in Boston to sentence the 64-year-old Lieber to 90 days in prison and argued in court filings that he “embarked on a years-long scheme to further his career through lies and deceit, while also lining his pockets courtesy of the Chinese government.”

Two new members elected in closely watched Wayland School Committee race

Boy struck, driver injured, after SUV crashes into car wash in Lexington

Man arrested in connection with alleged sexual assault of MIT student

Wareham teenager hit by SUV dies

Judge considers new trial for defendant in decade-old Boston homicide

Ashland woman escapes Sudan after sheltering for more than a week
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In the 8th season of the Love Letters podcast from the Boston Globe, host Meredith Goldstein digs into the tricky link between love and money.

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This prolific Globe commenter brutally mocks city councilors — and also seems to work with them

Under the screen name “Interested Party,” a person or people using a subscription account shared by city councilors and their staff has commented prolifically on Globe stories for more than a year.

Bruins are expecting ‘a last-hurrah push’ from Panthers to try to extend series

The Bruins didn't play that well at home in the first two games, but they believe they have gotten back to their game — and the Garden crowd will help.

Fox News and CNN hosts (briefly) address viewers about abrupt Carlson, Lemon departures

The first shows without Fox News host Tucker Carlson and CNN's Don Lemon began in striking contrast.
Opinion
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The reasons to look beyond Joe Biden’s age

The oldest president in the nation’s history has accomplished a great deal and deserves a second term. And if Donald Trump is his opponent, the choice is even clearer.
SCOT LEHIGH

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150 years of women’s progress support amending the Massachusetts Constitution

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Aria DiMezzo of ‘Crypto 6’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin scam
Scammers would court their victims — who were often vulnerable, elderly people — and pose as a romantic interest, pretending to develop a relationship with the victim online.

Mike Pride, Concord Monitor editor who mentored Pulitzer winners, dies at 76
Journalism is "the best job on earth," said Mr. Pride, who led the Concord Monitor newsroom for three decades.

Pizza shop owner charged with exploiting workers arraigned on new counts
Stavros Papantoniadis, accused of assaulting undocumented employees and pressuring them to work for low wages, will be arraigned Tuesday on several new charges of forced labor, according to court documents.

State discusses updates in Lawrence Public Schools receivership
Lawrence Public Schools was placed under receivership, or state control, in 2011 after years of academic failure in the district. School leaders handle day-to-day decisions under the guidance of the Lawrence Alliance for Education.

Boston firefighters union files for state intervention in contract negotiations
The Boston firefighters union has filed for the state to intervene with its negotiations with the city, claiming no progress is happening — and drawing a sharp rebuke from the Wu administration.

Noelle Trent to lead Museum of African American History
Born in Boston, Trent currently oversees interpretation, collections, and education at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis,

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Why does Boston keep showing up in dystopian storytelling? From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ experts weigh in.

It seems every few years another version of dystopian Boston shows up in visual art, ripe for mass consumption — and slightly terrifying locals.

How a tiny Massachusetts river has become a star in the fly-fishing world
The story goes — and there's always a story when casting about in these parts — that the native brook trout of the Swift are the biggest and smartest in the state.

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Peak cringe? Critics take aim at ‘This car climbed Mount Washington’ bumper stickers.
On TikTok and Instagram, the ubiquitous stickers have become the subject of skits and jokes.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Lowell’s the Town and The City Festival returns with a packed lineup

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The Independent Film Festival Boston marks 20 years

Students, organizers protest Sackler name at Harvard Art Museums

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‘Everyone gets away with it because there isn’t accountability’: Boston center launches new plan to reduce medical errors

Despite some strides, progress has been slow. In 2019, one in five Massachusetts residents experienced a medical error in their own care or in the care of a household or close family member.

4 hours not enough for vote on Revolution Wind proposal in R.I.

The meeting is currently scheduled to restart on May 9 with more testimony.

Aria DiMezzo of ‘Crypto 6’ sentenced to 18 months for bitcoin scam

Scammers would court their victims — who were often vulnerable, elderly people — and pose as a romantic interest, pretending to develop a relationship with the victim online.
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A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat

Now that House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes have announced that they won’t run, the floodgates are beginning to open with potential candidates who suddenly see the race as winnable.

Sports

GAME 5: HAWKS 119, CELTICS 117

Celtics give Trae Young, Hawks life and Game 5 ends badly because of it

Young (38 points, 13 assists) outdueled Jayson Tatum and drilled a 30-foot, game-winning 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left.
gary washburn | on basketball

These Celtics want us to believe they learned their lesson from last season, but Game 5 giveaway proves otherwise

It’s up to the Celtics how much they really want to be great. They did for about 42 minutes on Tuesday and then completely fell apart.
soccer

Finding a men’s national team coach is top priority for new US Soccer Federation sporting director Matt Crocker

The men’s coaching job has been uncertain since Berhalter was pushed aside during an investigation that developed from a feud with the Reyna family.
Dan Shaughnessy

We’ve heard this sage advice before: After a stunning Celtics’ loss to Hawks, anything can happen.
NHL notebook

Hurricanes cut Islanders’ lead to 3-2 and extend first-round series
NBA playoffs

NBA announces dates for conference semifinal series between Philadelphia and winner of Boston-Atlanta showdown

Business

$1.6 billion trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

A trial has begun in connection with a $1.6 billion class action lawsuit against utility PacifiCorp over the catastrophic Labor Day 2020 wildfires in Oregon.

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

Join the discussion: Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?

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metro

Child care costs about the same in Western Mass., but the subsidies are much smaller

Former Harvard research scientist Charles Lieber faces sentencing for lying about China ties

Pressure mounts on potential GOP defectors over New Hampshire parental rights bill

sports

Instant analysis: Game 5 was going well, but in the end the Celtics will have to return to Atlanta after losing their way

Perhaps looking ahead, Revolution struggle in victory over Hartford of USL

Jarren Duran’s grand slam punctuates a bounce back for the Red Sox, and another for himself

business

‘It’s the biggest thing that looms for me’

‘The world is so uncertain’

‘Like a flea perpetually stuck in honey’

politics

Montana transgender lawmaker faces censure or expulsion

GOP presidential hopefuls are jockeying for position on abortion

Biden’s reelection likely to hinge on inflation and the economy

Nation

$1.6 billion trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

The hot issue bedeviling Arizona’s new governor: tamales

Yosemite closes over flooding threat as huge snowpack melts

World

Australian leader to host Biden, Kishida, Modi at May summit

Taliban kill head of Islamic State cell that bombed Kabul airport

2 killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum

opinion

Healey is on a fast break where Baker met Democratic zone defense

Abortion pill ruling offers a breather, but new threats are already on the way

The implications of Biden’s lackluster record on immigration for his 2024 reelection

lifestyle

Tim’s big secret

A new picture book explores the creators behind the most beloved ducklings in Boston

My husband has always been critical of my physical appearance

food & dining

New celebrity cooking shows won’t teach you much — and that’s fine

Uncle Waithley’s ‘Vincy’ Brew is a ginger beer with an extra kick

Get caffeinated in a hurry at Blank Street

travel

Peak cringe? Critics take aim at ‘This car climbed Mount Washington’ bumper stickers.

Lobster for sale. So is the Lobster Pot, the restaurant

Can Norman Rockwell and fly fishing revive tourism in this tiny Vermont town?

Arts

When in Rome . . .

Galleries: Making magic at Fountain Street Gallery

After decades in the dark, Paul Goesch’s architectural fancies are finally seeing the light of day

Books

Stephen King’s blue check on Twitter was apparently an unwelcome gift from Elon Musk

With ‘Small Mercies,’ Dennis Lehane is telling the Boston story he’s always wanted to tell

In Dennis Lehane’s latest novel, ‘Small Mercies,’ a Southie woman searches for her missing daughter in a Boston on the brink of change

Movies

Celebrating Donna Summer — and 20 years of IFFBoston

Why does Boston keep showing up in dystopian storytelling? From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ experts weigh in.

Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking singer, actor, and civil rights activist, has died

Television

Fox News and CNN hosts (briefly) address viewers about abrupt Carlson, Lemon departures

Why does Boston keep showing up in dystopian storytelling? From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ experts weigh in.

In wake of Tucker Carlson’s ouster, will cable news turn down the volume? Not likely.

music

Lowell’s the Town and The City Festival returns with a packed lineup

‘We thought it was an alien ... it was Taylor Swift’

Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking singer, actor, and civil rights activist, has died

Theater/Dance

An immigrant family’s tensions boil over in ‘The House of Ramón Iglesia’

Ultimately, this ‘My Fair Lady’ is quite ‘loverly’

Taylor Mac on ‘Joy and Pandemic,’ the play he’s been thinking about his whole life

globe local

Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for ‘top-notch constituent services’

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

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

Obituaries

Mike Pride, Concord Monitor editor who mentored Pulitzer winners, dies at 76

Portland’s Valentine’s Day bandit revealed in death

1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101