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Earthquake centered near New York City rattles Northeast, including Mass. and New England

The US Geological Survey reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. The agency's figures indicated that it might have been felt by more than 42 million people.
Join the discussion: Did you feel the earthquake?

Meet the Globe’s all-time All-Scholastic hockey teams
The Bay State has produced some greats on the ice. Here, we honor those players — men and women — who were named All-Scholastics in their youth and went on to big things as professionals.

Tell us: What do you think about our all-time All-Scholastics hockey team? See the all-time All-Scholastic football team
dan shaughnessy

Boston baseball was well-served by Larry Lucchino, and other thoughts

He was a Pittsburgh guy who made his baseball bones in Baltimore and San Diego, but he instantly understood the Boston Baseball Experience.
What have we learned so far about the Red Sox during their season-opening road trip? Game preview: Red Sox at Angels lineups and notes

Mac Jones wants the world to know about this hobby now that he’s not in New England anymore

Jones says he enjoys rapping, has a couple of songs, and isn't afraid to show it now that he's no longer a Patriot.
Beth Teitell

As the t-shirt says: “If it’s Boeing, I’m not going.”

As Boeing’s troubles mount, fliers are willingly paying hundreds of dollars in change fees, buying more expensive tickets, or traveling at inconvenient times to avoid flying on a 737 Max or other Boeing aircraft.

Welcome to the Rodent Academy, where Cambridge learns how to wage the forever war with rats

To beat the pests, we have to be smarter than them. And sometimes, participants at the academy learn, we have to unleash the rat-killing dogs. Really.

Man killed in hit-and-run while walking side of highway near Dighton gas station, official say

The body of Paul DeMoura of Dighton was found Thursday night on Route 44 by an off-duty Taunton police officer, according to officials.

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House

Donald Trump is being vigorously opposed by a vocal contingent of former officials who are stridently warning against his return to power and offering dire predictions for the country and the rule of law if his campaign succeeds.
Judge rejects Trump’s First Amendment challenge to indictment in Georgia election case

Boston’s defenses against rising seas lean on private development. What happens when the money dries up?
Several flood-protection projects like sea walls, berms, and elevated land are tangled up in large developments that now face slowdowns.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Overcast skies with slivers of sun will end the week in Boston

Scattered light rain and snow showers move in Friday night, with northern areas getting 1-4 inches of additional snow.
Map: See where the power is out in New England

Nor’easter leaves hundreds of thousands without power and the ground soaked

Rainfall totals across New England are 5 to 10 inches higher than average for this time of year.
Here’s a timeline of how the storm will play out Graupel? Thundersnow? Yep, this storm had it.

Police investigating after human remains found on Nantucket

President Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers

An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating.

Israel dismisses two officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza

 Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘We shared roommate stories — a classic Boston experience’

Will a pool player and an accountant take a shot at a second date?
MATTHEW GILBERT | BUZZSAW

The fine whine of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was vintage Larry David

David mainstreamed the embrace of dislikable sorts on TV — Jerry, Elaine, and George of “Seinfeld” and the “Larry David” of “Curb.” His cringe-comedy series comes to an end Sunday night after 12 seasons.

Hundreds of couples will tie the knot in the path of darkness on eclipse day

Throughout the country and right here in New England, couples are electing to marry at the moment of totality, calling it the perfect time to formalize their unions.
See more coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse
Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

Here’s how Biden can help Haitians who have fled a nation near collapse

Biden should redesignate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status, which grants citizens from certain countries that are facing hardships a provisional permit to live and work in the United States.
Michael R. Bloomberg and Gina McCarthy

The end of the coal era, the beginning of a cleaner era
William McNulty and Drew Lewis

To save US lives, Congress should provide aid to Ukraine
Michael R. Bloomberg and Gina McCarthy

FDA needs more oversight of dietary supplements
IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

The powerful aura of throwback places that defy the algorithms

More recent News

Mold cleanup forces all families out of Catholic Charities Inn
Homeless families and migrants are being relocated from one of the state's emergency shelters.

USC’s Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after one season
The 19-year-old son of LeBron James made the announcement Friday on his Instagram account.

Stark divides heard over scale of Shattuck Hospital expansion plan during City Council hearing
“This is a topic that we recognize people feel passionately about,” Robert Koenig, vice president of strategic programs at Boston Medical Center, said at Thursday’s hearing.

Nomination would give R.I. judiciary record diversity

With the addition of Kas DeCarvalho to District Court, 14 percent of state judges would be people of color. “Although I’m happy with the progress we are making, we still have a long way to go,” Jim Vincent said.

Woman dead and 11-year-old injured after explosion and fire in Derry, N.H., Thursday, officials say
A woman died and a juvenile was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after an explosion caused a fire at a home in Derry, N.H., Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Former Weymouth police officer charged after allegedly punching a man in custody 13 times, officials say
Justin Chappell, 43, is facing one charge of deprivation of rights under the color of law, according to the US attorney’s office. His plea hearing is scheduled for April 11.

Recommended reads

Flutist Elizabeth Rowe landed the dream job of a lifetime at 29. At 49, she’s walking away.

Rowe, the BSO’s principal flutist for the past two decades, will leave the orchestra in August to pursue a full-time career as a leadership coach.

Two public radio stations. Two different business models. One future of public radio in Boston hangs in the balance.
Both WBUR and GBH are facing financial challenges and have warned that staff layoffs may be coming.

Enrollment is plummeting. Can the state’s regional public colleges compete?
Can these economic engines of the middle class adapt in the face of punishing market changes, and offer a new generation of students, including many immigrants and first-generation college entrants, a path to social mobility?

Lenox Apartments, Boston’s first housing development for Black residents, receives long-awaited renovations
The 85-year-old public housing development underwent sweeping renovations over the past few years.

Culture & Lifestyle

On the 50th anniversary of ‘Carrie’, Stephen King talks about how his first horror novel came to be

Esther Perel hits Boston for one night to talk love, sex, and relationships

At the Opera House, the pleasure of Sondheim’s ‘Company’

There’s something in the way other artists cover Beatles songs

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

It’s time for serious study of climate engineering
Renée Graham

Lauryn Hill deserves to be more than a social media punchline
EDITORIAL

Governor seeks role for convention centers that goes beyond putting ‘heads on beds’
IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Biden’s border bungle is souring America on immigration
James Rosen

Why polling is so often wrong
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Police investigating after human remains found on Nantucket

The remains were discovered by two men who were searching for deer antlers, police said.

Earthquake centered near New York City rattles Northeast, including Mass. and New England

The US Geological Survey reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. The agency's figures indicated that it might have been felt by more than 42 million people.

Photos of the month: March 2024

Some of the best Boston Globe staff photos including NCAA March Madness, bear cubs, high school basketball and hockey.
RI COURTS

Nomination would give R.I. judiciary record diversity

With the addition of Kas DeCarvalho to District Court, 14 percent of state judges would be people of color. “Although I’m happy with the progress we are making, we still have a long way to go,” Jim Vincent said.

Sports

basketball

USC’s Bronny James declares for NBA draft and enters transfer portal after one season

The 19-year-old son of LeBron James made the announcement Friday on his Instagram account.
patriots

Mac Jones wants the world to know about this hobby now that he’s not in New England anymore

Jones says he enjoys rapping, has a couple of songs, and isn't afraid to show it now that he's no longer a Patriot.
red sox at angels | 9:38 p.m. (NESN)

Game 8: Red Sox at Angels lineups and notes

It’s the home opener for Los Angeles, and the final west-coast series before Boston heads back to open Fenway Park on Tuesday.
THINGS TO DO

Wild Corn Backcountry Shindig revels in skiing, music, and, this year, the solar eclipse

KINGS AT CELTICS | 7:30 P.M (NBATV, NBCSB)

Kings at Celtics: After clinching homecourt throughout the playoffs, Boston begins final regular-season stretch

Tell us: What do you think about our all-time All-Scholastics hockey team?

Business

An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating.

Southwest said Friday that pilots “received an indication of a possible engine issue,” and the Boeing 737 taxied back to the terminal at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.

US employers added a surprisingly robust 303,000 jobs in March in a sign of economic strength

With the nation’s consumers continuing to spend, many employers have kept hiring to meet steady customer demand.

Boston’s defenses against rising seas lean on private development. What happens when the money dries up?

Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for the blowout of a panel during flight
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

When you’re lost, remember your red helicopter — what you once knew as a child
MISS CONDUCT

I’m not sure if we should invite an angry relative to my son’s wedding
Cooking

Fuel up for the Marathon with hearty, healthy meals

CONNECTIONS

Hear me out: Humans should have tails

metro

Looks like US Representative Magaziner will have a Republican challenger

Wild Corn Backcountry Shindig revels in skiing, music, and, this year, the solar eclipse

Seagull saved after getting wing impaled on church roof

sports

Meet the Globe’s all-time All-Scholastic hockey teams

Brad Marchand reached a scoring milestone, and the Bruins wrapped up a solid road trip with a win

Boston baseball was well-served by Larry Lucchino, and other thoughts

business

Two public radio stations. Two different business models. One future of public radio in Boston hangs in the balance.

Ford slows its push into electric vehicles

Woburn-based battery maker raises $78 million

politics

Former Trump officials are among the most vocal opponents of returning him to the White House

President Biden will unveil his new plan to give student loan relief to many new borrowers

Biden is touring collapsed Baltimore bridge where recovery effort has political overtones

Nation

An engine on a Southwest Airlines jet caught fire before taking off from Texas. FAA is investigating.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announces book detailing her rapid rise in Democratic politics

Judge rejects Trump request to dismiss classified documents prosecution

World

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard head vows payback for apparent Israeli strike that killed top generals

Ukraine claims it destroyed Russian warplanes in one of its biggest drone attacks of the war

UN human rights body calls for halt to weapons shipments to Israel as concerns about Gaza war mount

opinion

From PBS to YouTube, ‘Frontline’ keeps breaking ground

Governor seeks role for convention centers that goes beyond putting ‘heads on beds’

Public health’s new frontier: unlocking the exposome

lifestyle

Where to celebrate graduation season in Boston and beyond

Esther Perel hits Boston for one night to talk love, sex, and relationships

He’s still married

food & dining

Ziggy Bombs opens in Brookline; Nightshade Clam Shack prepares for summertime in Lynn

Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Vermont made a special eclipse beer. (You have to make a special trip to get it.)

No more bright lights, big ziti: Stella, once a South End staple, is all grown up and living in Newton

travel

So much beauty, so many sieges in Girona, Spain

Keep a fresh eye: Six strategies for visiting some of New England’s art museums

Britney Coleman on Oprah, energy bars, travel agents, and getting back to Boston

Arts

At the ICA, the powerful, personal histories of Firelei Báez

The National Black Doll Museum celebrates 20 years and a new home, in North Attleborough

At the Gardner, the riotous maximalism of Raqib Shaw

Books

Maggie Nelson contemplates freedom through words and art in ‘Like Love’

Amanda Montell lays bare your ‘mental magic tricks’ in ‘The Age of Magical Overthinking’

Author readings around Boston through April 13

Movies

‘Coup de Chance’: Woody Allen revisits one of his go-to themes: men getting away with murder

Don’t mess with Dev Patel in ‘Monkey Man’

A love letter to the local cinema scene: Globe readers share their movie-theater memories

Television

The fine whine of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was vintage Larry David

Propping up ‘The Regime’ required more than Kate Winslet

In ‘Ripley,’ the menace behind the mask

music

Flutist Elizabeth Rowe landed the dream job of a lifetime at 29. At 49, she’s walking away.

There’s something in the way other artists cover Beatles songs

The BSO 24-25 season is full of Andris Nelsons’s favorite things

Theater/Dance

At the Opera House, the pleasure of Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Playwright Christopher Durang mastered the art of misbehaving

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre’s ‘Driving in Circles’ proves to be an engrossing journey

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

John Barth, who expanded the boundaries of postmodern writing, dies at 93

Maryse Condé, ‘grande dame’ of Francophone literature, dies at 90

Barbara Rush, prolific actress known for ’50s melodramas, dies at 97