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Game 5 | 76ers 115, Celtics 103

Jayson Tatum (left) and Jaylen Brown combined for 60 points and a minus-41 in Game 5.

Dan Shaughnessy

After a stunning loss to the Sixers at home in Game 5, the Celtics are on the brink of becoming an epic failure

The Celtics have done little to indicate they are anything more than posers.

In hindsight, Joe Mazzulla did the unthinkable Monday: He agreed with the angry masses.

It was a miserable night at the office for the Celtics.

Gary Washburn | On basketball

The Celtics showed no heart in a Game 5 loss, and concerning casualness has their backs against the wall now

The “we got another one tomorrow” mentality is useful in January, but not in May.

Tyler Bertuzzi (center) won the hearts of many Bruins fans in his brief time in Boston.

‘Yeah, I’m easy’: Tyler Bertuzzi is low fuss, no frills, and one-of-a-kind — whether he remains a Bruin or not

“Playoff Bert” doesn't tape his sticks and has a mysterious tiger tattoo. He got his start in hockey by rollerblading in his basement. And while he's open to staying with the Bruins, he's an unrestricted free agent who is bound to get offers.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

After superintendent hiring gaffe, Easthampton residents say they just want out of the limelight
Easthampton remains divided over recent decisions the School Committee made in its quest for a new district leader, frustrating residents who wish to escape the unwanted attention and return to a level of normalcy.

KEVIN CULLEN

What that embattled chief prosecutor in Vermont actually said
John Lavoie, the state's attorney in Franklin County, Vermont, is accused by his employees of bullying, racist, homophobic, sexist, misogynistic, ableist, and fat-shaming rhetoric.

Influx of migrants in Massachusetts continues to overwhelm state resources — and more may be on the way

Federal officials expect the number of daily unauthorized crossings at the US southern border could double to more than 12,000 a day after a controversial border-control policy ends.

As Title 42 ends, here’s what to know about the pandemic-era immigration restrictions

No breakthrough in debt limit meeting but the end game might have started with little time to spare

Publicly, the two parties resorted to finger pointing after the meeting, but there were indications that work was beginning.

Biden ups pressure on House GOP in debt limit battle

Jury finds Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation of E. Jean Carroll, awards $5 million in damages
The six-man, three-woman jury rejected Carroll’s claims that she was raped, but found Trump liable for sexual abuse and for defaming Carroll after she made her allegations public.

James Pindell: A jury held Trump accountable for sexual abuse. Will the American public? Probably not.

Boston police officer sentenced in connection with Home Depot theft scheme

A Boston police officer has been sentenced to two months in jail after being found guilty of intentionally buying hundreds of dollars worth of Home Depot gift cards from an employee allegedly running a theft-and-return scheme.

Boston city councilors struggled with redistricting the first time. Now they have to do it again.
Councilors face not only the increased scrutiny of the federal judiciary, but also the pressure of an imminent deadline: The City Council general election is less than six months away.

Uxbridge taps Ed Davis to investigate slew of resignations that left school board with one member

Six-year-old fatally struck by tractor trailer in Andover

James Paxton will face the Cardinals on Friday in his first start in two years.

Peter Abraham | BRAVES 9, RED SOX 3

At the end of a long road, James Paxton is finally ready for his Red Sox debut. How does he fit into the rotation?

The Canadian lefty, who hasn't pitched since April 2021, will take the ball at Fenway Friday.

Massachusetts will end the statewide public health emergency Thursday that has been in place since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. According to Robert Goldstein, commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the state will drop mask requirements in healthcare settings.

‘In a better place’: As COVID emergency ends, Mass. officials say state is prepared to deal with future surges

After the emergency order is lifted, the Department of Public Health will rescind the statewide masking requirement in health care settings.

A radiologist used a magnifying glass to check mammograms for evidence of breast cancer.

So, when do you need that next mammogram?

New guidelines add to a confusing mix of recommendations.

US health panel now recommends women get screening mammograms at age 40

Opinion

E. Jean Carroll leaves following her trial at Manhattan Federal Court on May 8, 2023 in New York City. A jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing advice columnist Carroll in 1996.

It took a change in law to hold Trump accountable in New York. Massachusetts should follow its lead.

E. Jean Carroll was only able to bring her lawsuit against the former president because of a change in New York law.

IDEAS | JUDY KUGEL

Silver linings playbook: Making the most of our bonus years

The case for a digital state lottery is as weak as ever

Lawmakers keep putting up a shield … against gun laws

Trump supporters cling blindly to his refuted big lie

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Justice Department files criminal charges against George Santos, sources say
The charges against the Republican representative, filed in the Eastern District of New York, remain under seal.

Robert De Niro, at 79, becomes a father for the 7th time
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Rhode Island has more than 130 ice cream parlors. Here are some of the most unique.
From ice cream therapy to gelato and lemon ice, Rhode Islanders have a wide variety of ice cream to choose from.

Remains of Mass. native, Sober Grid app founder, identified in California
Beau Mann, a native of Oxford, Mass., was 39 when he was last heard from on Nov. 30, 2021, after he got into an Uber near Sober Grid’s Los Angeles office. His remains were found on April 25 in the courtyard of an abandoned property in Santa Monica, authorities said Monday.

Newburyport chemical plant ordered to start demolition work no later than Wednesday

The owner of the pharmaceutical chemical plant in Newburyport that exploded last week, killing a Methuen man, has been ordered to start demolishing remnants of the building by 8 a.m. Wednesday, according to Newburyport officials.

Six-year-old girl attacked by man in Portland, Maine, after answering knock on front door, police say
Around 6:39 a.m., Portland police responded to a report of the assault at a residence on Monroe Court, officials said.

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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.

Tell us: How have things changed in Boston since you were in your early 20s?

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People visited a memorial set up near an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 8, two days after a mass shooting, in Allen, Texas. On May 6, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, killing eight people.

MARCELA GARCÍA

The specter of hate in Texas

Victor Rosario held a photo of himself at 24, when he was wrongfully convicted of arson and eight murders and sentenced to life in prison. He was released from state prison in 2014 after Superior Court Judge Kathe M. Tuttman vacated his 1983 conviction. Rosario and his team gathered outside of the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on May 3 to announce the $13 million settlement he received from Lowell.

The power of law enforcement to influence the justice system

President Biden walked along a stretch of the US-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, Jan. 8. The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the US-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions.

Audrey Robert-Ramirez, Jill Seeber, and Anita P. Sharma

Biden administration employs Trump-style immigration tactics

The interior of the Massachusetts Statehouse in March.

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A empty street framed One World Trade Center in downtown New York on March 22, 2020.

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THE GREAT DIVIDE

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‘Yeah, I’m easy’: Tyler Bertuzzi is low fuss, no frills, and one-of-a-kind — whether he remains a Bruin or not

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Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski reacts after scoring against the Seattle Kraken during the second period.

Game 4: Stars 6, Kraken 3

Joe Pavelski scores sixth of series, Stars top Kraken

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Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon drives the lane in the first half of Game 5.

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Cambridge tech company Akamai cutting jobs

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A still from the 2015 film "Miss Hokusai," directed by Keiichi Hara.

Your Week Ahead

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Smugglers dumped millions in drugs off Maine’s coast. Struggling fishermen saw a jackpot.

metro

Immigrants crossed from Mexico into the United States to seek asylum in El Paso.

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Death knell may be ringing for cannabis legalization bill in New Hampshire as final vote nears

R.I. senators hear pointed debate on abortion coverage bill

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Jordan Martinook (48) had a goal and two assists for the Hurricanes.

Hurricanes blow out Devils, surge to 3-1 series lead

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Red Sox lose opener in Atlanta after Braves hitters feast upon starter Nick Pivetta

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Lachlan Murdoch, the executive chair of Fox Corp., said on Tuesday that the $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems was “a decision clearly in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.”

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Newburyport chemical plant ordered to start demolition work no later than Wednesday

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Former president Donald Trump.

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Nation

Migrants hold flowers and listen to speakers during a vigil for the eight migrants that were killed and several others that were injured the day before while waiting at a bus stop, in Brownsville, Texas, on May 8.

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Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury finds

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World

Prince Harry leaves Westminster Abbey after the Coronation of King Charles III in London, on May 6.

UK tabloid group admits it unlawfully gathered info on Prince Harry

Imran Khan due in court as Pakistan braces for more violence

Fears over scores of zoo animals caught in Sudan crossfire

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The Chevron doctrine of administrative law may not be something most people think about. But it has an impact on every aspect of American life, from how we heat our homes to the pollution levels in the air we breathe to the safety of the products we use every day.

The Supreme Court should tread carefully as it reconsiders its agency deference standard

Pushing toward a broader range of protection for restraining orders

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lifestyle

Boston-based author Jane Roper will discuss her third book, “The Society of Shame,” at The Lightkeeper's House in Cohasset on May 11.

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food & dining

Karina Yagudayeva (left) of Natick treats her mother, Berta Yagudayeva of Brooklyn, N.Y., to an early Mother’s Day at Fancy That Tea House & Tea Shoppe in Walpole.

Afternoon tea is so hot right now

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travel

Rudy’s Rapid Transit Roller Coaster at Santa’s Village is being retired after 35 years.

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US to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays

Arts

Charles Yuen’s “Eventualization,” 2023, is part of the “Rhyming the Invisible” exhibition at LaiSun Keane. Oil on canvas.

Charles Yuen’s paintings are cosmic puzzles to be pondered

At the MFA, a democratic medium for a democratic society

Every breath she takes: Ming Smith at MoMA

Books

In Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah’s debut novel, ‘Chain Gang All-Stars,’ the darkest features of American society come together in a horrific — and horrifically plausible — reflection of dystopian greed and racist voyeurism

Julia Lee, in ‘Biting the Hand,’ traces the fallout of straddling two different worlds

Newbery Award-winning author Meg Medina on public libraries and how to get kids to read

Movies

Michael J. Fox in "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie," premiering May 12, 2023 on Apple TV+.

‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ is a moving portrait

Not live, MTV Movie & TV Awards rely on plenty of old clips

‘American Graffiti,’ turning 50, delivers happy days with a white gaze

Television

Lachlan Murdoch, the executive chair of Fox Corp., said on Tuesday that the $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems was “a decision clearly in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.”

Fox’s costs from defamation suit lead to a quarterly net loss

In HBO’s ‘The Other Two,’ fame and misfortune

Radio talk show host Howie Carr recovering after fainting on air: ‘I’ll be back in a couple days’

music

Omar (Jamez McCorkle) is reunited with Julie (Brianna J. Robinson) in Boston Lyric Opera's production of "Omar," a new opera by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music on May 8.

Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s opera ‘Omar’ wins Pulitzer Prize for Music

BLO’s ‘Omar’ is a prayer answered

Grace Bumbry, opera singer of lustrous power, dies at 86

Theater/Dance

The Gold Dust Orphans perform a number from "Little Christmas Tree Shop of Horrors" to kick off the 40th Elliot Norton Awards at the Huntington Theatre Monday night.

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globe local

Brothers Brian Worrell (left), District 4 Councilor, and state Representative Chris Worrell just opened a district office on Erie Street.

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

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Joe Kapp is the only quarterback to lead his team to a Rose Bowl, a Grey Cup, and a Super Bowl.

Former Vikings and Cal quarterback Joe Kapp dies at age 85

Denny Crum, coach who guided Louisville to two NCAA men’s basketball championships, dies at 86

Grace Bumbry, opera singer of lustrous power, dies at 86