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Chelsea restaurant hires Haitian chef to make food for Haitian migrants

Como En Casa and Tu Casa restaurants hire Haitian chef to cook food for Haitian migrants at La Colaborativa. (Randy Vazquez/ Globe Staff) ( Randy Vazquez )

For some local businesses, overflow shelters housing migrants open door to reliable state-funded contracts

These businesses, many staffed by immigrants themselves, have worked to develop culturally relevant menus for newly arrived Haitians, offering a unique sense of comfort.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Booting families from emergency shelter is cruel — and self-defeating

Almost everybody who enters the shelter system — especially those in hotels and motels — is desperate to get out of it. But forcing people out would make matters worse.

Mass. House votes to limit how long homeless families can stay in state-run shelters

Biden has a lot riding on his State of the Union address, and it’s not just about what he says
The TV audience has the potential to be the largest Biden speaks to all year.

State of the Union guests spotlight divide on abortion and immigration but offer some rare unity Biden wins Democratic caucuses in Hawaii as he moves closer to seizing the nomination again

Senator Katie Britt listens during a news conference on border security at the US Capitol Building.

Five things to know about Katie Britt ahead of her Republican State of the Union response

Alabama freshman senator Katie Britt is set to deliver the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress on March 7.

In this gym, he’s just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens
The Celtics president of basketball operations took great pleasure in dropping his executive role and watching his son play for Wellesley this season.

A combination photo of Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady.

Gisele Bündchen gets emotional discussing Tom Brady divorce

In a teaser for a new special set to premiere Thursday, the supermodel mom needed “a little moment” when talking about her divorce from Brady.

Questions persist over why a Boston preschooler was restrained in a chair in apparent violation of state rules

The incident at the Condon K-8 School highlights ongoing concerns among education advocates and parents about whether Massachusetts public school teachers and other staffers restrain students too frequently and whether they do it improperly.

AI-generated filing rocked a high-profile lawsuit against Stoughton officers. Lawyers still see hope in the technology.

Lawyers envision AI could enable attorneys to handle more clients for less money, benefiting the poor who often can’t afford representation.

Maine shooter had signs of traumatic brain injury before Lewiston rampage, according to BU study

Robert Card is believed to have been exposed to thousands of low-level blasts in his work on an Army hand grenade training range.

Lewiston Commission to hear from Army Reservists who warned about shooter weeks before deadly attack

Worcester police searching for man wanted in shooting deaths of mother, 11-year-old daughter; second suspect in custody

Dejan Belnavis, 27, is wanted on charges connected to the murders of Chastity Nunez and her daughter, Zella Nunez, Worcester police said in a statement posted on X.

Emerald Neck Conservancy argues in court for temporary halt to White Stadium development at Franklin Park

The hearing for a preliminary injunction in Suffolk County Superior Court was the first in the lawsuit filed by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and at least 20 residents filed against the city of Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Unity Soccer Partners, and others involved in the project.

‘Not at all’: Bernie Sanders says he won’t miss Kyrsten Sinema, rails against Donald Trump
The Vermont senator spoke with late-night host Stephen Colbert about his views on capitalism, his advice for President Biden, and his thoughts on Donald Trump and his role in fomenting right-wing extremism.

WBUR weighs hiring freeze, job cuts as advertising revenue plummets

Stricter cellphone policy for Brockton High School approved amid reports of violence

PHOTOGRAPHY REVIEW

‘A Long Arc’ bends toward justice at the Addison Gallery of American Art

The show surveys nearly two centuries of photographs of the South.

J. Kenji López-Alt (left) and Deb Perelman have teamed up to launch The Recipe, a new podcast where they obsess over recipes and how to make them work.

PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG

Home cook superheroes J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman team up on a new podcast

López-Alt and Perelman have each amassed millions of followers online for their food insights. Now, they’ve joined forces to launch a podcast where they obsess over finding the perfect recipe.

View of the kitchen and living room that Stephen and David St. Russell designed for HGTV's "Battle on the Mountain."

Dorchester’s Renovation Husbands win $56K on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Mountain’

The self-taught designers built a big Instagram following for their own home renovation. They competed against two other teams to win the prize.

Opinion

IDEAS | MEREDITHE MCNAMARA

A huge misconception about medical care for trans kids

As a pediatrician who serves youth with gender dysphoria, I know the treatments are neither impulsive nor incautious.

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Trump’s biggest applause lines

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The threat of theocracy in the United States

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A New Mexico jury deliberated less than three hours Wednesday before convicting armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

The mysterious man behind the musical ‘Girl From the North Country’? Bob Dylan himself.
“This show itself is carrying on from the lightning, from whatever struck him,” says writer and director Conor McPherson of Dylan, whose songs are woven into a story set in a Depression-era boarding house in Duluth, Minn.

Former Northeastern University track coach sentenced to five years in federal prison in ‘sextortion’ scheme
Former Northeastern University women’s track coach Steve Waithe, who pleaded guilty in November to a nationwide “sextortion” scheme that victimized dozens of women, was sentenced to five years in prison in federal court Wednesday.

Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers from legal liability into law
Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline.
Lawmakers are negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies fully funded before a March 22 deadline.

City Councilor Erin Murphy to run for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship
She is seeking to replace Maura Doyle, who has held the position for more than 27 years.

How should universities quell campus turmoil? Some say the answer is silence.

After months of controversies over the Israel-Hamas war, some university leaders have concluded that their schools should not “have a foreign policy.”

‘The Karen Read case lit a match and started a wildfire.’ Canton split over high-profile prosecution.
The sensational case has divided families and friends and put the town in the spotlight.

Odie Henderson

2024 Oscars predictions: Who will win, who should win, and who shouldn’t be here
Will "Barbie" get shut out? Will "Oppenheimer" dominate? Will "Poor Things" reap rich rewards? Our critic has the answers.

What to know about the Red Sox’ trip to the Dominican Republic: An important homecoming ... and a breath of fresh air
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Culture & Lifestyle

Elaine Noble (center) and Ann Maguire (right), her campaign manager, on the night of Noble’s successful election to the Massachusetts House in 1974.

Wikipedia edit-a-thon in Jamaica Plain will amplify queer women’s history this March

From left: Evan Turissini as Shawn, Christa Brown as Maggie, and Brit Garner as Rachel in "The Antelope Party."

The platform of this ‘Party’ calls for tyranny

"12 Dancers" by Sammia Atoui will be featured in Tereza Swanda's curated "Inclusion" exhibit at ReachArts in Swampscott.

Eight ways to celebrate Women’s History Month in the Boston area

A drawing received from a patron of the Worcester Public Library in exchange for fee forgiveness for a lost or damaged item.

Worcester Public Library will waive overdue fees in exchange for cat photos

Special Projects

Ashfield, MA 06/13//2023, At Sanderson Academy, books in a fourth-grade classroom.

Suzanne Kreiter\Globe staff

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, 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

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

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Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas with his wife, conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, while he waited to speak at The Heritage Foundation on Oct. 21, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Justice Clarence Thomas was the deciding vote in a case he never should have heard

Snow fell near the campus of New England College in Henniker, N.H. The school hopes to begin offering three-year bachelor's degrees in criminal justice.

EDITORIAL

A bachelor’s in three years? Colleges just got a green light to get in the game.

In this video grab, mourners walked in a procession toward the Borisovo Cemetery during the burial of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, in Moscow on March 1.

JEFF JACOBY

Navalny is gone, but the ‘virus of freedom’ is spreading

Guests watch results and await the arrival of Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump at an election-night watch party at Mar-a-Lago on March 05, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida.

LEHIGH, VENNOCHI, AND HAJJAR

Super Tuesday reactions: Is the old Republican Party dead?

Diane Foley, the mother of US journalist James Foley, who was slain by Islamic State militants, spoke to reporters outside the Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse following the sentencing of El Shafee Elsheikh, in Alexandria, Va., on Aug. 19, 2022. Elsheikh, 34, a member of the notorious ISIS kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was sentenced to life in prison by the US court on Aug. 19 for the deaths of four US hostages in Syria.

Diane Foley with Colum McCann

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

Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Forecast | Dave Epstein

Rain to linger through Thursday morning

Another low pressure area is going to cut up through New England and without any cold air in place will bring rain, not snow, across the entire six-state region.

Questions persist over why a Boston preschooler was restrained in a chair in apparent violation of state rules

Lewiston Commission to hear from Army Reservists who warned about shooter weeks before deadly attack

The Army Reserve, alongside local law enforcement, has faced criticism for its handling of repeated warnings about Robert R. Card II’s deteriorating mental state and access to weapons prior to his Oct. 25 attacks.

For some local businesses, overflow shelters housing migrants open door to reliable state-funded contracts

These businesses, many staffed by immigrants themselves, have worked to develop culturally relevant menus for newly arrived Haitians, offering a unique sense of comfort.

Sports

After being aggressive during several NHL trade deadlines over the past few years, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney might not have the pieces needed to do so again this year.

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

Already short on ammo, and with big names moved early, Bruins GM Don Sweeney might be quiet this trade deadline

His team faltering over the last five weeks, Sweeney was straddling that fragile, ambiguous line of buy/sell/hold Thursday morning as the NHL’s Friday deadline approached.

When in the stands for Wellesley High games, basketball savant Brad Stevens (center) left the coaching to others.

Celtics

In this gym, he’s just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens

The Celtics president of basketball operations took great pleasure in dropping his executive role and watching his son play for Wellesley this season.

Toronto goaltender Kristen Campbell makes a save on Boston captain Hilary Knight (21) as Toronto's Allie Munroe defends during Wednesday night's PWHL showdown in Toronto.

PWHL: TORONTO 3, BOSTON 1

PWHL Boston pours it on late but falls at Toronto, 3-1

Jess Healey scored her first goal in a Boston uniform, but the visitors' late push wasn't enough as host Toronto took a 3-1 victory in PWHL action Wednesday night.

MIAA boys' hockey | Winchester 4, Catholic Memorial 1

Winchester boys’ hockey converts a juicy rebound in timely Division 1 quarterfinal triumph over Catholic Memorial

MIAA girls' hockey

Abbie Poole’s hat trick powers Malden Catholic girls’ hockey past Hingham for program’s first Division 1 semifinal berth

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Tyler Bourgea does the trick for top-seeded Tewksbury boys’ hockey in Division 2 quarterfinal win over Auburn

Business

Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?

Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that’s striving to give consumers more choices.

Houthi missile attack kills three crew members in Yemen rebels’ first fatal assault on shipping

A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday killed three of its crew members and forced survivors to abandon the vessel, the US military said. It was the first fatal strike in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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REI workers to march to headquarters

US job openings stay steady at nearly 8.9 million in January, a sign labor market remains strong

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PERSPECTIVE

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Prepare for the 96th Academy Awards during a discussion with Robin Young and best-selling author Michael Schulman, on Wednesday.

Your Week Ahead

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Illustrations for magazine's March 3, 2024, cover story about an ice climbing accident on Mount Katahdin in Maine in 1974.

Globe Magazine

For some local businesses, overflow shelters housing migrants open door to reliable state-funded contracts

Booting families from emergency shelter is cruel — and self-defeating

Biden has a lot riding on his State of the Union address, and it’s not just about what he says The TV audience has the potential to be the largest Biden speaks to all year.

Five things to know about Katie Britt ahead of her Republican State of the Union response

In this gym, he’s just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens The Celtics president of basketball operations took great pleasure in dropping his executive role and watching his son play for Wellesley this season.

Gisele Bündchen gets emotional discussing Tom Brady divorce

Questions persist over why a Boston preschooler was restrained in a chair in apparent violation of state rules

AI-generated filing rocked a high-profile lawsuit against Stoughton officers. Lawyers still see hope in the technology.

Maine shooter had signs of traumatic brain injury before Lewiston rampage, according to BU study

Worcester police searching for man wanted in shooting deaths of mother, 11-year-old daughter; second suspect in custody

Emerald Neck Conservancy argues in court for temporary halt to White Stadium development at Franklin Park

WBUR weighs hiring freeze, job cuts as advertising revenue plummets

Stricter cellphone policy for Brockton High School approved amid reports of violence

‘A Long Arc’ bends toward justice at the Addison Gallery of American Art

Home cook superheroes J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman team up on a new podcast

Dorchester’s Renovation Husbands win $56K on HGTV’s ‘Battle on the Mountain’

A huge misconception about medical care for trans kids

Trump’s biggest applause lines

Biden’s State of the Union address, and the day after

The threat of theocracy in the United States

Republican voters embrace a disgrace in Trump

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‘Rust’ armorer’s trial gives Alec Baldwin’s team a window into how his own trial could unfold A New Mexico jury deliberated less than three hours Wednesday before convicting armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline. Lawmakers are negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies fully funded before a March 22 deadline.

City Councilor Erin Murphy to run for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship She is seeking to replace Maura Doyle, who has held the position for more than 27 years.

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Justice Clarence Thomas was the deciding vote in a case he never should have heard

A bachelor’s in three years? Colleges just got a green light to get in the game.

Navalny is gone, but the ‘virus of freedom’ is spreading

Super Tuesday reactions: Is the old Republican Party dead?

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

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

Rain to linger through Thursday morning

Questions persist over why a Boston preschooler was restrained in a chair in apparent violation of state rules

Lewiston Commission to hear from Army Reservists who warned about shooter weeks before deadly attack

For some local businesses, overflow shelters housing migrants open door to reliable state-funded contracts

Sports

Already short on ammo, and with big names moved early, Bruins GM Don Sweeney might be quiet this trade deadline

In this gym, he’s just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens

PWHL Boston pours it on late but falls at Toronto, 3-1

Winchester boys’ hockey converts a juicy rebound in timely Division 1 quarterfinal triumph over Catholic Memorial

Abbie Poole’s hat trick powers Malden Catholic girls’ hockey past Hingham for program’s first Division 1 semifinal berth

Tyler Bourgea does the trick for top-seeded Tewksbury boys’ hockey in Division 2 quarterfinal win over Auburn

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Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?

Houthi missile attack kills three crew members in Yemen rebels’ first fatal assault on shipping

REI workers to march to headquarters

US job openings stay steady at nearly 8.9 million in January, a sign labor market remains strong

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

Get more greens on the menu with these kale, spinach, and broccoli dishes

Five things to do around Boston, March 4-10

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

metro

Chelsea restaurant hires Haitian chef to make food for Haitian migrants

AI-generated filing rocked a high-profile lawsuit against Stoughton officers. Lawyers still see hope in the technology.

Worcester police searching for man wanted in shooting deaths of mother, 11-year-old daughter; second suspect in custody

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Biden has a lot riding on his State of the Union address, and it’s not just about what he says
The TV audience has the potential to be the largest Biden speaks to all year.

In this gym, he’s just dad: A night of Wellesley High basketball with Brad Stevens
The Celtics president of basketball operations took great pleasure in dropping his executive role and watching his son play for Wellesley this season.

‘Rust’ armorer’s trial gives Alec Baldwin’s team a window into how his own trial could unfold
A New Mexico jury deliberated less than three hours Wednesday before convicting armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

House passes $460 billion package of spending bills. Senate expected to act before shutdown deadline.
Lawmakers are negotiating a second package of six bills, including defense, in an effort to have all federal agencies fully funded before a March 22 deadline.

City Councilor Erin Murphy to run for Suffolk County Supreme Judicial Court clerkship
She is seeking to replace Maura Doyle, who has held the position for more than 27 years.

‘The Karen Read case lit a match and started a wildfire.’ Canton split over high-profile prosecution.
The sensational case has divided families and friends and put the town in the spotlight.

Odie Henderson

2024 Oscars predictions: Who will win, who should win, and who shouldn’t be here
Will "Barbie" get shut out? Will "Oppenheimer" dominate? Will "Poor Things" reap rich rewards? Our critic has the answers.

What to know about the Red Sox’ trip to the Dominican Republic: An important homecoming ... and a breath of fresh air
The Sox should enjoy significant support against the Rays, given the presence of Rafael Devers and Brayan Bello as well as the legacies of David Ortiz and Pedro Martinez.