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Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions

Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the former president’s media business in a Friday vote.

Healey flew to Puerto Rico last month during four-day trip, aides say

Aides to Governor Maura Healey said Friday that she now intends to regularly disclose the location of her out-of-state travels, including for personal trips.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
‘Significant’ spring storm to bring flooding rain in Mass., snow up north
Ski country in Vermont and New Hampshire could see up to 2 feet of snowfall.

Major snowstorm will rev up the ski slopes. See how much fresh powder to expect.

Pedestrian hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after hit-and-run crash near Copley Square

The hit-and-run crash happened at the Copley Square ramp of the Massachusetts Turnpike, State Police said at 9:22 a.m.

House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline

The bill now moves to the Senate, where leadership hopes for a final vote later Friday. More than 70% of the money would go to defense.

Steward Health Care tried to expand internationally, with its first stop in Malta. It ended in disappointment for the island nation.

The health care company’s first foray into international markets ended in controversy and created a pile of documents that shed light on its tactics.
Read more coverage of the Steward Health Care crisis

With Mass. Senate vote to limit time in shelter, concern around homeless and migrant families grows

Man accused of raping 15-year-old migrant in Rockland hotel due in court Martha’s Vineyard officials condemn DeSantis remarks on sending more migrants but say they’d be ready to respond

US-sponsored UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza fails after Russia and China veto

‘They allowed me to flourish in Maine’: How Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail around world solo in race

As she circumnavigated the globe by way of the three great capes, Brauer documented the arduous 30,000-mile journey in full on her Instagram feed.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

We asked, readers answered. Here are some exceptional women making a difference in the Greater Boston area.

Dozens of messages of appreciation from family members, friends, partners, and colleagues of women working in a variety of fields came pouring in.
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

In memoriam: Boston’s last surviving Friendly’s has closed

Raise a Fribble and toast the late, sometimes great Friendly’s. We won’t entirely miss the food, but we will miss the comfort of the restaurant’s nostalgic presence.

dan shaughnessy
Why the Patriots docuseries ‘The Dynasty’ is a farce, and other thoughts
Make no mistake: The Apple TV production is Bob Kraft’s authorized history of the Patriots. Nothing less.

Ben Volin | On Football: Bill Belichick is portrayed as the villain in ‘The Dynasty,’ but he deserves better Tell us: Did you watch ‘The Dynasty’? What are your thoughts on the show?

Could N.H. lawmakers pull the plug on the pug? Bill would make it a crime to sell or breed flat-faced dogs.

A bill to ban the breeding and sale of animals with a medical condition that causes flattened faces is slated for a House vote in New Hampshire next week, one critics say would bar popular pooches such as French bulldogs and pugs in the state.
MATTHEW GILBERT

10 promising new TV shows that’ll be springing forward this season

New projects feature the likes of Julianne Moore, Andrew Scott, Colin Farrell, Michael Douglas, Suranne Jones, Andre Holland, Amy Ryan, and Jeff Daniels.

Maine town voted top vacation spot for 2024, according to Real Simple magazine

Less than 80 miles from Boston, this location topped a list of the eight best vacation destinations chosen by “travel pros."

Watch: Celine Dion makes surprise appearance in Bruins’ locker room, reads starting lineup

Dion was introduced into Boston's locker room by a fellow Québécois in Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery.
MATTHEW GILBERT

10 promising new TV shows that’ll be springing forward this season

New projects feature the likes of Julianne Moore, Andrew Scott, Colin Farrell, Michael Douglas, Suranne Jones, Andre Holland, Amy Ryan, and Jeff Daniels.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘Despite the biker jacket, he seemed really approachable’

She sings in a choir; he’s into metal. Will Cupid strike the right tune with this match?
Opinion
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

Two Iranian women, two very different views on how the West should deal with Iran

To isolate and choke what remains of the Islamic republic’s economy? Or to return to diplomacy?
Mary Z. Connaughton

The state auditor should have the authority to audit the Legislature
Suzanne M. Bump

No, the Mass. auditor cannot audit the Legislature
Renée Graham

The last time Trump feared Republicans would turn against him
SCOT LEHIGH

Chuck Schumer’s important speech on Israel

More recent News

What do new federal electric vehicle standards mean for Massachusetts?

Massachusetts is one of a handful of states that had already adopted strict rules for EVs. That doesn’t mean the new federal regulations won’t help Massachusetts meet its targets, though.

Police find Missouri student Riley Strain’s body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search

Officials confirmed that Strain's body had been recovered from the Cumberland River approximately 8 miles west of downtown Nashville.
tara sullivan

Kyle Teel is the Red Sox catcher of the future. Success is in his blood.

The 22-year-old prospect comes from a large family of talented athletes, and his brother is already predicting that he'll be a fan favorite at Fenway Park.

Mother and daughter arrested at South Bay Starbucks after allegedly ‘acting aggressively’ to staff and assaulting officer

An officer intervened after two women were seen “acting aggressively to staff members and smashing items in the store,” police said.

Appeals court orders judge to investigate juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber’s case

The US First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston wrote that if the district court finds that the jurors were biased, then the Marathon bomber is entitled to a new trial on whether he should be sentenced to death or life in prison. He currently sits on death row.

Rowing club boats capsize off Connecticut; all 19 people who plunged into the water are safe
A mishap involving sculling boats sent 18 teenagers and one adult coach into the cold waters of Long Island Sound off Connecticut.

Why are N.H. farmers angry about an $8 million crop loss program?

There are concerns about how the program was designed and the type of information the state is requesting in order to process their applications.

Fourth man arrested in fatal shooting of Fall River teen, officials say

Amannie Chiclana, 19, of Fall River, is due to be arraigned Friday in Fall River District Court on a charge of murder and illegal possession of a firearm, for the death of Colus Jamal Mills-Good, 18, on March 14, prosecutors said Thursday night.
BLOTTER TALES

Truck’s roof came off like an easy-open top after it hit bridge

A truck loses its roof after hitting a bridge in Westborough, a raccoon is rescued in Arlington, a fight breaks out at the Sons of Italy hall in Watertown, and other odd tales from local police and fire departments.

Recommended reads

In a first, Mass. General surgeons transplant a pig kidney into a man

The operation is another step in research into xenotransplantation — the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species to another — that has accelerated in recent years.

Larry Summers was ousted as Harvard president. He has a lot to say about what’s wrong with the university now.
Nearly 20 years after he was forced to step down as Harvard University president, Larry Summers has plenty of advice to offer his successors. Some at Harvard are shocked by the way he has been offering it publicly.

Move over, Tinder: Three local dating apps are looking to sidestep swiping fatigue
Lola matches daters based on their schedules, Fourplay offers double dates, and PreVue showcases users’ short videos.

Iconic Pink House in Newbury, a favorite of artists, to be removed
The federal government acquired the house in 2011 with plans to use it as a dormitory for workers at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

Culture & Lifestyle

At the MFA, South Korean pop culture in full effect

Lewis Black has no complaints about getting off the road

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ serves nostalgia, lukewarm

Even if sci-fi isn’t your thing, ‘3 Body Problem’ might be

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

SCOT LEHIGH

Chuck Schumer’s important speech on Israel
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Nevertheless, Trumpism persisted
Renée Graham

The last time Trump feared Republicans would turn against him
EDITORIAL

Wanted: a clear ruling from the SJC on new housing law
Avik Chatterjee

Time limits, caps on family shelter will not solve the problem of homelessness in Mass.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Could N.H. lawmakers pull the plug on the pug? Bill would make it a crime to sell or breed flat-faced dogs.

A bill to ban the breeding and sale of animals with a medical condition that causes flattened faces is slated for a House vote in New Hampshire next week, one critics say would bar popular pooches such as French bulldogs and pugs in the state.
RI BUSINESS

Commentary: Climate action and jobs are a winning combination

Mayor Smiley and Councilwoman AnderBois say Providence’s ordinance to mandate net-zero public buildings by 2040 will also create high-quality union jobs.

With Mass. Senate vote to limit time in shelter, concern around homeless and migrant families grows

The proposal is part of a spending bill meant to buoy the strained shelter system through the end of the fiscal year, and help fund it into 2025.
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

We asked, readers answered. Here are some exceptional women making a difference in the Greater Boston area.

Dozens of messages of appreciation from family members, friends, partners, and colleagues of women working in a variety of fields came pouring in.

Sports

college hockey

The Hockey East tournament semifinals are Friday night at TD Garden. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

Boston College will face UMass and Boston University will face Maine.
Celtics at Pistons | 7 P.M. (NBCSB)

Celtics at Pistons: Red hot Celtics begin a six-game road trip in Detroit

The Celtics are 2-0 against the lowly Pistons this season, defeating them 119-94 at home on Monday.
bruins

Watch: Celine Dion makes surprise appearance in Bruins’ locker room, reads starting lineup

Dion was introduced into Boston's locker room by a fellow Québécois in Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery.
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

David Pastrnak, on the cusp of 100 points, is a triple threat the Bruins haven’t had in a long time

‘They allowed me to flourish in Maine’: How Cole Brauer became the first American woman to sail around world solo in race
tara sullivan

Kyle Teel is the Red Sox catcher of the future. Success is in his blood.

Business

DEVRA FIRST

Locally and nationally, food co-ops are on the rise. Here’s why.

Why is the cooperative movement seeing a renaissance? The answer is different this time around.

Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions

Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the former president’s media business in a Friday vote.

Massachusetts added 6,300 jobs in February despite drop in labor force

Why Report for America is pulling out of newsrooms owned by hedge funds, private equity firms
magazine
Globe Magazine

For years, no one noticed body parts disappearing from Harvard’s morgue. Then came a phone call.
Globe Magazine

My father donated his body to Harvard. What happened after was horrifying.

PERSPECTIVE

Ted Landsmark on racism, the flag attack photo, and seizing a chance to make change
LOVE LETTERS

Is it possible to approach someone you’re connected to online without creeping them out?

metro

Mother and daughter arrested at South Bay Starbucks after allegedly ‘acting aggressively’ to staff and assaulting officer

Healey flew to Puerto Rico last month during four-day trip, aides say

‘Significant’ spring storm to bring flooding rain in Mass., snow up north

sports

Why the Patriots docuseries ‘The Dynasty’ is a farce, and other thoughts

Holy Cross women advance to first-round NCAA tournament matchup against Caitlin Clark and top-seeded Iowa

Another Calipari crusher, as 14th-seeded Oakland sends Kentucky home quick

business

Is Donald Trump’s Truth Social headed to Wall Street? It comes down to a Friday vote.

State Farm discontinuing 72,000 home insurance policies in California in latest blow to state market

Berkshire Bank to open office in Post Office Square

politics

House approves $1.2 trillion package of spending bills before shutdown deadline

Trump’s social media company approved to go public, potentially netting former president billions

Biden suggests a bigger federal role to reduce housing costs

Nation

Police find Missouri student Riley Strain’s body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search

Police find Missouri student Riley Strain’s body in Tennessee river after nearly 2-week search

Bird flu is decimating seal colonies. Scientists don’t know how to stop it

World

US-sponsored UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza fails after Russia and China veto

Russia attacks Ukrainian electrical power facilities, including major hydroelectric plant

Blinken says Israeli assault on Gaza’s Rafah would be a ‘mistake’ and isn’t needed to defeat Hamas

opinion

Wanted: a clear ruling from the SJC on new housing law

Banning TikTok is a terrible idea

Nevertheless, Trumpism persisted

lifestyle

Everything you wanted to know about edibles but were afraid (or too old) to ask

My friend and I matched on Tinder. Now what?

Nine creative women open Trove on Tremont, a collective pop-up shop in the South End

food & dining

At Bandoleros in Concord, an American dream worth waiting for

Jamie Bissonnette opens a trio of Downtown Crossing destinations; a ‘Cupcake Wars’ star sweetens the South Shore

This Easter, wow guests with an Italian porchetta — simplified for home cooks

travel

Maine town voted top vacation spot for 2024, according to Real Simple magazine

‘Name a fun city and there’s a cool motel popping up’

In memoriam: Boston’s last surviving Friendly’s has closed

Arts

At the MFA, South Korean pop culture in full effect

Harriet Hayden carte-de-visite photo albums showcase community, solidarity at Boston Athenaeum

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message.

Books

Poetry Out Loud state champion headed to Washington, D.C.; Jane Yolen publishes anthology celebrating a kid’s world

12 years, a docuseries, and one book later, author still looking for answers on 2011 Waltham triple murder

‘The Divorcées’ takes readers to a divorce ranch of the 1950s, where friendship is as treacherous as love

Movies

There was something strange in my neighborhood — the day I saw ‘Ghostbusters’

Where Taipei ends and imagination begins: Harvard Film Archive presents an Edward Yang retrospective

M. Emmet Walsh, actor who shined in seedy, menacing roles, dies at 88

Television

10 promising new TV shows that’ll be springing forward this season

Seeing a big screen connection to ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’

Even if sci-fi isn’t your thing, ‘3 Body Problem’ might be

music

The songs of Sinead O’Connor and Shane MacGowan fill Carnegie Hall in a fiery salute

Introducing Sound Check, the Globe’s weekly go-to guide for music lovers

Three years after getting eliminated on ‘The Voice,’ a Westfield singer makes a perfect-score comeback

Theater/Dance

‘Message in a Bottle’ tells a refugee family’s survival story through dance to the music of Sting

Boston Comedy Festival honoring a local legend (but please don’t call him that)

Lewis Black has no complaints about getting off the road

Health

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

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

Obituaries

Martin Greenfield, tailor to Sinatra, Obama, Trump, and Shaq, dies at 95

Sarah-Ann Shaw, advocate-journalist who broke barriers at WBZ, dies at 90

Richard C. ‘Dick’ Higgins, one of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor, has died