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The ‘Big 3’ things the Patriots should do to turn things around

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Massachusetts school funding overhaul hits an inflation glitch

Nearly five years after lawmakers overhauled the state’s school funding formula, districts are struggling, prompting potential cuts to staff and programs, and property tax increases.

‘Alarming’: One in four young people plan to leave Greater Boston in the next five years, report finds
A survey released Monday by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation found the high cost of rent, the availability of jobs, and the ability to buy a home in the area clocking in as the most important variables in young people's decision to stay or go.

Turmoil in primary care leaves patients waiting
Primary care physicians say they are weary of administrative tasks mandated by insurance companies all while receiving lower salaries compared with physicians in other specialties.

Lawyers for Karen Read cite experts who conclude John O’Keefe’s injuries were ‘inconsistent’ with vehicle strike
Karen Read's lawyer told the judge the experts’ conclusion was contained in the thousands of pages that Acting US Attorney Joshua S. Levy’s office recently provided to the prosecution and defense.

Key moments from the hearing on the Biden classified documents probe by special counsel Hur

Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday’s contests, ushering in general election

Rachael Rollins takes job at Roxbury Community College

An aid ship sets sail to Gaza, where hundreds of thousands face starvation 5 months into war

Pentagon to give Ukraine $300m in weapons even as it lacks funds to replenish US stockpile

Thousands of Boston University graduate student workers vote to strike over pay, benefits

The student workers, who have been in contract negotiations with BU since 2023, earn between $27,000 to about $40,000 per year, far from a living wage in Boston, the union said.

‘We’re stoked’: Ski operators rejoice over abundant fresh snowfall in northern New England

Over 2 feet of snow on many slopes is allowing resorts to stay open through the spring.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Spring outlook: What weather conditions can we expect in the Boston area?

So far, March is averaging 6 degrees above average with over 4.19 inches of rainfall.
patriots notebook

Linebacker Josh Uche agrees to terms to return to Patriots

Uche will be entering his fifth season with New England in 2024.
See live updates from Day 2 of NFL free agency

Lori Loughlin pokes fun at college admission scandal on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” featured a pretty, pretty, pretty interesting guest appearance by Lori Loughlin on Sunday night.

Varsity Blues parent whose convictions were overturned sues Netflix over documentary
tech lab

Kate Middleton’s photo fumble shows humans aren’t always that easy to fool

The gaffe is bad news for the Princess of Wales, but good news for those who fear that the latest digital tools have made it too easy to deceive the public with fake videos, photos, and audio files.
Analysis: Even Photoshop can’t erase royals’ latest P.R. blemish

R.I. country club accused of building seawall without permission

According to the state’s coastal regulator, which frowns on new seawalls, Quidnesset Country Club has built a seawall along the 14th hole in violation of the R.I. Coastal Resources Management Program.

Massachusetts cranberry bogs were hit hard by climate change. Now, they’re a tool in the battle against it.

Climate change pushed the cranberry industry northward. On retired cranberry bog land, ancient wetland ecosystems lie below, and now they’re getting their day in the sun.
LOVE LETTERS podcast

Dan Shaughnessy on the Love Letters podcast

We talk Belichick. We talk Swift. We talk ... Paltrow?
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Money, Power, Inequality

For Women’s History Month, Harvard professor Imani Perry lists her top books on inequities women of color face

 Why gentlemen (ladies, too) prefer Jane Russell
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Joe Biden needs to explain his slow and cautious walk

More than jokes are needed to allay voters’ concerns about the president’s age.
RENÉE GRAHAM

Katie Britt isn’t the only one who owes a sex trafficking survivor an apology

JEFF JACOBY

How to ‘feel better’ about Ukraine (according to John Kerry)
MARCELA GARCÍA

What would we lose if TikTok were banned?
JOAN VENNOCHI

Was Biden’s ‘illegal’ remark a mistake or a signal?

More recent News

Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns
Uvalde Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez was vacationing in Arizona on May 24, 2022, the day of the mass shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

Representative Ken Buck says he will not serve out rest of term, narrowing GOP majority
The Colorado Republican had said in November that he would not seek reelection to another term, but his announcement Tuesday that he would depart Congress so soon was a surprise.

Two Worcester men face murder charges in slaying of mother and daughter
Two Worcester man were charged Tuesday with murdering a mother and her 11-year-old daughter as they sat in a SUV parked near the victims’ home on a residential street in Worcester last week.

Girl attacked near South Boston school, police say
Her alleged attacker, a female, “started punching and kicking” her “while calling her a snitch and a liar,” the girl told police.

FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 Max production found dozens of issues
Since the episode of a hole in an Alaska Airlines jet, Boeing has come under intense scrutiny over its quality-control practices, and the findings add to the body of evidence about manufacturing lapses at the company.

Providence College students hold fundraiser for security guard, surprise him with trip to Nigeria
In a heartwarming moment posted to social media, James Mogaji puts his hands on his face and drops to his knees in disbelief when the students present him with the gift.

Recommended reads

UVM student who died on Mount Washington fall remembered as athletic, determined person with a ‘heart of gold’

Madison Saltsburg, a 20-year-old landscape design major, had "ambition no one could ever beat," her mother said on Monday.

Will the US ban TikTok? Boston social media users have mixed feelings: ‘We’re the product’
"The reason I don’t use TikTok isn’t because I’m worried about my data," said Sharaf Younes, a senior at Boston University. "My data has already been stolen a million times by every other platform. I’m just trying to make better use of my time.”

Money, Power, Inequality
In deeds, people of color were barred from buying homes. Now, they could validate special purpose credit programs.
The racist practice played a large part in why so much of the state is segregated along racial lines, with economic disparities that still resonate.

CRIME
Judge paves way for Harmony Montgomery’s mother to file wrongful death lawsuit
Crystal Renee Sorey has asked to be named the administrator of her 5-year-old daughter’s estate, so she can pursue a wrongful death lawsuit.

Culture & Lifestyle

The Horn Book magazine celebrates a century of children’s art and literature, and lively debate

At SpeakEasy, a moving ‘Cost of Living’ reveals its riches

‘Queen of Clubland’ Martha Wash insisted on being seen as well as heard

GBH makes Oscars history with winning doc ‘20 Days in Mariupol’

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

Marissa Shackleton

Prioritize patients over insurer profits

IDEAS | MATTIA FERRARESI

A rare example of art worth canceling
RENÉE GRAHAM

Michelle Obama is not coming to save us

JEFF JACOBY

There was nothing heroic about Aaron Bushnell’s self-immolation
EDITORIAL

Hybrid public meetings are a pandemic innovation worth keeping
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Massachusetts school funding overhaul hits an inflation glitch

Nearly five years after lawmakers overhauled the state’s school funding formula, districts are struggling, prompting potential cuts to staff and programs, and property tax increases.

‘We’re stoked’: Ski operators rejoice over abundant fresh snowfall in northern New England

Over 2 feet of snow on many slopes is allowing resorts to stay open through the spring.

Two Worcester men face murder charges in slaying of mother and daughter

Two Worcester man were charged Tuesday with murdering a mother and her 11-year-old daughter as they sat in a SUV parked near the victims’ home on a residential street in Worcester last week.

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who challenged neo-Nazis, dies at 102

A Holocaust survivor, Ben Stern endured years in Nazi concentration camps and two death marches before settling in Skokie, Ill., where he helped rally opposition to a planned neo-Nazi demonstration in the late 1970s that produced one of the most explosive cases in First Amendment law.

Sports

Live Updates

Josh Uche is returning to the Patriots. Follow along for more on Day 2 of NFL free agency.

NFL free agency opened with a splash on Monday. What will Tuesday bring?
RED SOX NOTEBOOK

Kenley Jansen, Chris Martin progress toward joining Red Sox’ bolstered bullpen

Isaiah Campbell, Greg Weissert, Jorge Benitez, and Justin Slaten have all added to manager Alex Cora's relief options with their strong spring showings.
NFL

Former Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills reportedly signs with Giants

The 29-year-old agreed to a one-year contract in free agency after seeking more playing time.
Bruins notebook

Can the Bruins, who have bounced back well this season, do the same after Monday’s lackluster effort against the Blues?
spring training report

Tuesday’s spring training report: Trevor Story has a big day at the plate vs. Cardinals
PWHL Notebook

For three PWHL Boston players, a Detroit showcase is a homecoming — and a chance to grow the women’s game

Business

Boeing crisis derails airline growth plans as output stalls

Major carriers have similar stories about how the plane maker's troubles are bleeding into their businesses.

US airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program asks arriving international passengers to volunteer to have their noses swabbed and answer questions about their travel.

Equal education, unequal pay: Why is there still a gender pay gap in 2024?

Thousands of Boston University graduate student workers vote to strike over pay, benefits
magazine
MISS CONDUCT

A friend gave me a ticket to an event, then nearly accused me of stealing
Perspective

I was America’s first IVF baby. After attending the State of the Union, here’s what I want you to know.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 11-17
CONNECTIONS

My dad was famous for painting the ‘Jaws’ poster. But his real masterpiece was his life.

metro

Karen Read was met by a crowd of supporters while leaving Norfolk Superior Court

For Women’s History Month, Harvard professor Imani Perry lists her top books on inequities women of color face

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

sports

For three PWHL Boston players, a Detroit showcase is a homecoming — and a chance to grow the women’s game

Jay Monahan believes in his ability to lead the PGA Tour — and striking a deal with the Saudis

Linebacker Josh Uche agrees to terms to return to Patriots

business

A former Boeing manager who raised safety concerns is found dead. Coroner suspects he killed himself.

FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 Max production found dozens of issues

Kate Middleton’s photo fumble shows humans aren’t always that easy to fool

politics

FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 Max production found dozens of issues

Biden and Trump could clinch nominations in Tuesday’s contests, ushering in general election

Key moments from the hearing on the Biden classified documents probe by special counsel Hur

Nation

Boeing crisis derails airline growth plans as output stalls

US airport nasal swabbing expanding to Chicago and Miami

Uvalde police chief who was on vacation during Robb Elementary shooting resigns

World

US to send $300 million in weapons to Ukraine under makeshift plan

As leader resigns, Haitian politicians rush to create a new government

France’s love of frog legs is contributing to species decline, experts warn

opinion

The cost of emergency shelter has become unsustainable. Some caps may be warranted.

Backward drug industry incentives are hurting asthma patients

Prioritize patients over insurer profits

lifestyle

Dan Shaughnessy on the Love Letters podcast

80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed

I still check his TikTok, Instagram, Spotify ... and Pinterest

food & dining

Ever heard of ‘supermarket syndrome’? Here’s how it complicates shopping.

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for St. Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

Hold the pitchforks: PVDFest 2024 to return to downtown location

travel

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform’s listings worldwide

Southwest plans to cut 2024 capacity, citing Boeing challenges

My phone got stolen on vacation. It turned out to be a blessing.

Arts

Exhibit at Rosecliff mansion highlights African heritage stories during Newport’s Gilded Age

Which trailblazing woman with Massachusetts ties should be memorialized with a permanent bust in the State House?

Rhode Island stained-glass window showing Christ as a man of color finds new home at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

Books

‘Feeding Ghosts,’ by Tessa Hulls, maps a family’s journey from Mao’s China to the United States today

Philippa Gregory on her favorite historical fiction writers

Red Sox fans, avert your eyes. Kevin Baker pitches a raucous blend of baseball and city history in ‘The New York Game’

Movies

Why gentlemen (ladies, too) prefer Jane Russell

GBH makes Oscars history with winning doc ‘20 Days in Mariupol’

Amid Oscars events, Robert Kraft keeps focus on antisemitism foundation

Television

‘The New Look’ fashions a compelling drama about Nazi complicity

Lori Loughlin pokes fun at college admission scandal on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

What we liked about the Oscars telecast: Good vibes, human touches, and wrapping up at 10:30

music

Karl Wallinger, a Waterboys member who formed World Party, dies at 66

Back Porch fest headliner Richard Thompson made great use of all that free time

Beyoncé's new album will be called ‘Act II: Cowboy Carter’

Theater/Dance

Alonzo King LINES Ballet flows together in ‘Deep River’

At SpeakEasy, a moving ‘Cost of Living’ reveals its riches

For ‘Cost of Living’ playwright Martyna Majok, the struggle to survive and connect isn’t fiction

Health

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

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

Obituaries

Ben Stern, Holocaust survivor who challenged neo-Nazis, dies at 102

Karl Wallinger, a Waterboys member who formed World Party, dies at 66

Eric Carmen, Raspberries frontman and ‘All By Myself’ singer, dies