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More than 15,000 Massachusetts Democrats left the party this year, allowing them to vote in Tuesday’s GOP primary

The Democratic decampments have echoes of 2016, when nearly 20,000 Democrats left the party ahead of that year’s presidential primary.
Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday

Your guide to Super Tuesday in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is among 15 states and one US territory whose voters will head to the polls on Super Tuesday.

In rare interview, Biden blasts Trump, criticizes press coverage, and discusses Israel-Hamas war. Here are key takeaways.
Around New England with Kevin Cullen

In Vermont’s biggest and most progressive city, a referendum on the Progressive Party

Mosques, protests, and phone banks: Angry Democrats in Minnesota push Biden for a Gaza cease-fire with ‘uncommitted’ effort

Climber involved in mountain rescue recounts lessons learned above the tree line of Mt. Washington
Michael Wejchert of Mountain Rescue Service guided a team of Globe journalists up Mount Washington and provided tips on hiking during the winter.

Ross Gelbspan, who highlighted climate change failings of industry and journalists, dies at 84
"Global warming is no longer merely a future possibility," Mr. Gelbspan wrote in a 1997 book. "The heat is on. Now."

gary washburn | on basketball

Jaylen Brown’s latest stretch of dominance has the Celtics hitting the road prepared for all challenges

In five games since the All-Star Break, Brown is averaging 27.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, shooting 59.6 percent from the field, and 45.2 percent from the 3-point line.

Survivors assail failure to take guns away from Maine mass shooter
In searing detail, Jason K. Barnett and more than a dozen others spoke of the horror that unfolded the night of Oct. 25.

See complete coverage of the Lewiston shootings

Mass. to receive $350 million to replace Cape Cod bridges through federal appropriations bill, officials say

The new funding comes after the state received a $372 million grant from the US Department of Transportation in December for the Cape Cod bridges.

Brian Walshe, Cohasset man accused in wife’s death, appeals sentence in federal art fraud case

Walshe, who is awaiting trial in the murder of his wife, Ana, was sentenced in February to 37 months in prison for selling fake Andy Warhol paintings and was ordered to pay $475,000 in restitution to his victims, minus $95,000 he had already paid.

Brockton High School staff member injured during altercation between students, officials say

Monday’s fight was the latest in a series of violent incidents at the school, the largest high school in Massachusetts with nearly 3,600 students.
Growing violence and misbehavior at Brockton High School has teachers near a breaking point

Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack

The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states, without action from Congress first, cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots.
Four takeaways from the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump can appear on presidential ballots High court’s ruling restoring Trump to Colorado ballot will end similar challenge in Mass., Galvin says

‘It doesn’t mean that we are slowing down’: Mayor Wu says of BPS school building overhaul after canceling O’Bryant project
WBUR’s Radio Boston asked Wu whether she had taken the wrong approach in rolling out the plan first then later asking the community for input.

Federal regulators issue citation to company behind the Pilgrim nuclear facility clean-up

The company in charge of decommissioning the Pilgram nuclear power plant is being cited by federal regulators for a misuse of trust funds.

Mother of 3-year-old who was strapped to chair at Condon School said she’s ‘still in shock’ over incident
BRUINS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 1

Bruins find their game again, at least for one night, beat the Maple Leafs

Pavel Zacha scored two goals for the Bruins and David Pastrnak had three assists. Jeremy Swayman, rumored to be closing in on a contract extension, made 32 saves in his 20th win.
AS I SEE IT

Lost, then found

”Money is not important to me,” said the stranger, Lynn Atkins. “Being connected to nature, being kind to people are.”
FOOD

How a shark-themed pizza shop and its catchy jingle revived a historic Cape Cod general store

Pizza Shark and its popular commercial have breathed new life into the old Pleasant Lake General Store.
‘Bar Rescue’ star Jon Taffer closes his Watertown pub
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

I signed up my dog for a brain study at Harvard. Here’s what I learned.

Can science unlock the brain of my dog, who is both a bullyish rogue and an incredibly affectionate, sweet pet?
Diane Foley with Colum McCann

A decade after my son was killed by ISIS, a renewed hope has begun to shine

IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

What it will take for robots to start doing our chores
Lydia Edwards and James Jennings

Housing for all must include equity
EDITORIAL

All eyes on the state’s next move on prison health care

More recent News

12-year-old victim of Middleborough fire remembered as ‘smart yet goofy girl’
Jasmine Marie Lane was "taking a babysitting class and was looking forward to becoming a babysitter," her family wrote in an obituary.

Former North Kingstown coach who conducted ‘naked fat tests’ wants molestation, sexual assault charges dismissed
Laywers for Aaron Thomas, who performed “fat testing” on about 600 teen boys over 28 years, argue there was no sexual arousal.

Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to six felony counts in leaked documents case
The plea agreement calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years. Prosecutors plan to seek the high end of the range, according to the agreement.

Department of Correction head to retire at end of March
Commissioner Carol Mici is retiring at the end of March after more than 36 years of service to Massachusetts, officials said.

Genealogy site reveals Taylor Swift is related to Amherst poet Emily Dickinson
It looks like Taylor Swift’s way with words runs in the family.

UN envoy says ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7
The UN envoy focusing on sexual violence in conflict says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel and inhuman treatment of women during its attack on Oct. 7.

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PERSPECTIVE

An ageist incident at work made my blood boil. Then I realized something essential.

I needed to believe in my own narrative, not the ones foisted on me by a youth-obsessed society.

Brian McGrory
Dan Shaughnessy was scheduled for emergency heart surgery. Writing on deadline, he still got the job done.
What this is about is the 16 or so hours between when he was told he needed heart surgery and when he was wheeled into the OR. That stretch of time pretty much captures Dan Shaughnessy to perfection.

B.J. Novak ‘officially pardoned’ by MFA over 1997 high school prank
The Newton native returned to the scene of his 27-year-old crime on Friday night.

Critics assail Healey plan to cut funding for gambling addiction amid betting surge
The cuts would come as a new era of legalized sports betting takes root in Massachusetts, and researchers are scrambling to understand the public health effects.

Culture & Lifestyle

For his new album, Tom Rush goes back to the garden

Same day, different journey in Ronán Noone’s ‘Thirst’ at Lyric Stage

Boston auction house puts letter and report signed by Oppenheimer up for bidding

Sinéad O’Connor estate outraged by Donald Trump’s use of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ at rallies

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Ron Currie

Behind the battle over what children can read

IDEAS | SHIRLEY LEUNG

Downtown advice from other cities
Christopher Weyant

Failure to communicate
EDITORIAL

Amid a housing crisis, Milton can’t be allowed to flout new zoning law
Carine Hajjar

If Biden wanted to see the migrant crisis up close, he should have come to Massachusetts
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Mass. to receive $350 million to replace Cape Cod bridges through federal appropriations bill, officials say

The new funding comes after the state received a $372 million grant from the US Department of Transportation in December for the Cape Cod bridges.

Department of Correction head to retire at end of March

Commissioner Carol Mici is retiring at the end of March after more than 36 years of service to Massachusetts, officials said.

Brian Walshe, Cohasset man accused in wife’s death, appeals sentence in federal art fraud case

Walshe, who is awaiting trial in the murder of his wife, Ana, was sentenced in February to 37 months in prison for selling fake Andy Warhol paintings and was ordered to pay $475,000 in restitution to his victims, minus $95,000 he had already paid.

Stow man arrested after allegedly following 2 girls into Hudson church bathroom, officials say

Michael Gadomski, of Stow, was charged with two felony counts of kidnapping a child, one count of assault, and one count of disorderly conduct, court records show.

Sports

MIAA GIRLS' BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

With Sarah Chenette leading the way, No. 6 Cohasset girls’ basketball moves again into Division 4 quarterfinals

Fueled by the Middlebury-bound senior forward's 22 points, the Skippers took care of No. 11 Frontier in a Round of 16 matchup Monday.
BOYS' BASKETBALL: NORTH ANDOVER 59, NEWTON NORTH 47

No. 4 North Andover boys’ basketball clamps down, eliminates No. 13 Newton North in Division 1 tourney

Zach Wolinksi scored a game-high 29 points and a total team defensive effort powered the Scarlet Knights into the state quarterfinals with a 59-47 win.
BRUINS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 1

Bruins find their game again, at least for one night, beat the Maple Leafs

Pavel Zacha scored two goals for the Bruins and David Pastrnak had three assists. Jeremy Swayman, rumored to be closing in on a contract extension, made 32 saves in his 20th win.
gary washburn | on basketball

Jaylen Brown’s latest stretch of dominance has the Celtics hitting the road prepared for all challenges
NHL

Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name former Bruin Travis Green as interim replacement
COLLEGE BASKETBALL

UConn leapfrogs Purdue for No. 2 spot behind Houston in latest AP Top 25 poll

Business

TALKING POINTS

Takeda staying in Kendall Square

Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing

The FAA has stepped up its scrutiny of Boeing since Jan. 5, when a panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9 as it flew 16,000 feet above Oregon.
bold types

John O’Brien looks to reposition the last of the ‘Filthy Five’ plants as a clean energy connection point.
RI BUSINESS

R.I.’s largest hospital system may no longer take Cigna health insurance
magazine
Globe Magazine

An ice climbing disaster on Mount Katahdin. A desperate rescue mission.
LOVE LETTERS

I disapprove of my daughter’s affair, but now it’s hard to see my grandkids
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 4-10

CONNECTIONS

My grandmother in Kansas could’ve held her own at the best bakeries in Rome

metro

Mother of 3-year-old who was strapped to chair at Condon School said she’s ‘still in shock’ over incident

Brockton High School staff member injured during altercation between students, officials say

More than 15,000 Massachusetts Democrats left the party this year, allowing them to vote in Tuesday’s GOP primary

sports

UConn’s Tristen Newton, Marquette’s Tyler Kolek, a Rhode Island product, among finalists for 2024 Bob Cousy Award

Former NFL player Braylon Edwards saves the life of an 80-year-old man at suburban Detroit YMCA

Eagles center Jason Kelce retires after 13 NFL seasons and one Super Bowl ring

business

JetBlue and Spirit call off their $3.8 billion merger

The Martha’s Vineyard Times is using AI to translate articles into Portuguese

Apple fined nearly $2 billion by EU over music streaming competition

politics

Coast-to-coast Super Tuesday contests poised to move Biden and Trump closer to November rematch

Vice President Harris hosts Israeli war Cabinet member as the US pushes to get more aid into Gaza

Donald Trump wins North Dakota Republican caucuses, adding to victories going into Super Tuesday

Nation

Arkansas voters could make history with 2 Supreme Court races, including crowded chief justice race

California Senate race: Democrats aim to block Republican from contest to fill Feinstein’s seat

Crowded race for Alabama’s new US House district, as Democrats aim to flip seat in November

World

UN envoy says ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe Hamas committed sexual violence on Oct. 7

French lawmakers enshrine access to abortion in constitution

Three Red Sea underwater data cables have been cut as Houthi attacks continue in the vital waterway

opinion

What it will take for robots to start doing our chores

‘Two-party doom loop’? More like one party tying us in knots

Sympathy for Navalny, hypocrisy over Assange

lifestyle

Boston auction house puts letter and report signed by Oppenheimer up for bidding

My friend saw him on a dating app. He said it was his twin brother.

On Leap Day, couples leaned into novelty at micro wedding venue Dearly Studio

food & dining

‘Bar Rescue’ star Jon Taffer closes his own Watertown pub

Chef-owner of Rubato in Quincy to appear Tuesday on ‘Chopped’

How a shark-themed pizza shop and its catchy jingle revived a historic Cape Cod general store

travel

There’s a perfect little model train world hiding in Roslindale, and this weekend it’s open for all to see

The Caribbean’s overlooked gem: Here’s why Grenada should be high on your list of islands to visit

Why not go solo? How to travel alone . . . and like it.

Arts

One woman’s quest to find every Mr. Potato Head statue in Rhode Island

At Fuller Craft Museum, ‘The Red Dress’ speaks intimately to the experiences of women

Brookline painter Leslie Sills brings women’s art history to life

Books

Genealogy site reveals Taylor Swift is related to Amherst poet Emily Dickinson

Five things to do around Boston, March 4-10

Preserving the history of New England’s LGBTQ+ communities online; ‘Whale Fall’ wins children’s science book award

Movies

Celebrate the music of the movies with these (debatably) 50 best soundtracks of all time

Now that we’re done with that viral Dunkin’ ad, let’s talk about J.Lo

Are you ready to place your Oscar bets for best documentary short?

Television

This week’s TV: An early start to the Oscars, Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Gentlemen,’ and an Xfinity annoyance

Sydney Sweeney hosts ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Kacey Musgraves performs

Talent to spare on Netflix’s ‘Ripley’

music

For his new album, Tom Rush goes back to the garden

Genealogy site reveals Taylor Swift is related to Amherst poet Emily Dickinson

Apple fined nearly $2 billion by EU over music streaming competition

Theater/Dance

Same day, different journey in Ronán Noone’s ‘Thirst’ at Lyric Stage

Umbrella Stage keeps stepping up

International stars of flamenco music and dance kick off four-night festival on Saturday

Health

R.I.’s largest hospital system may no longer take Cigna health insurance

‘You’re not taught this in medical school’: R.I. neurosurgeon on advancements in brain tumor treatment, and the need to educate fellow doctors

In R.I. nursing homes, deficiencies are on the rise. Advocates demand better standards.

Obituaries

Ross Gelbspan, who highlighted climate change failings of industry and journalists, dies at 84

Andy Russell, a star outside linebacker who helped turn the Steelers into champions, dies at 82

Howard Hiatt, former Harvard dean who championed global health efforts, dies at 98