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Senate gives final approval to aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending long-delayed bill to Biden

The Senate passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Biden after months of delays and debate.

Bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban is headed to Biden for signature

MIT and Emerson students maintain second-day tent encampments protesting Israel-Hamas war
Tent encampments at Emerson College and MIT were relatively quiet and non-confrontational on Tuesday compared to scenes at other prestigious campuses in the United States.

What to know about the tent encampments on Boston-area college campuses

Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war

 Brown University officials warn of consequences for protesters who violate school policies Harvard suspends pro-Palestinian student group

Tabloid publisher David Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race

David Pecker detailed his intimate, behind-the-scenes involvement in Donald Trump’s rise from political novice to the Republican nomination and then the White House.
See a recap of how today's testimony unfolded Trump’s trial features fierce debate over what he can say: 5 takeaways

‘It was pandemonium.’ Residents left stunned by late-night racing in Back Bay.

Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a flurry of 911 calls reporting a raucous scene in the stately neighborhood — more than 40 vehicles blocking off a section of Marlborough Street for racing.

OBITUARY
Helen Vendler, a towering presence in poetry criticism, has died
“Helen understood that all poets needed what she did so they could take the next step,” said Jorie Graham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet.

Before court ruling, Brookline’s generational ban on tobacco sales was an oddity. That’s quickly changed.

A rule banning the sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes to most, if not all, people born this century has quickly proliferated in Massachusetts.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

Monday was grueling but Tuesday was worse for Braintree student

Monday was a day filled with frequent calls home for the eighth-grader. Tuesday saw a gut-wrenching sequence that would involve the Braintree Police Department and end with the 14-year-old being transported to the hospital.

‘A very poor choice of words’: Governor Healey slams transportation secretary’s comments on border tolls

Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt made headlines last week when she said a task force is looking at new ways to pay for state transportation costs, including imposing tolls.
What to know about the controversy over tolls at Mass. borders

How dangerous is too much heat? Now there’s a tool to gauge its effects on your health.

As the Earth’s climate increasingly grows warmer all year long, our summers are only going to get extremely hotter.
GLOBE MAGAZINE

We set out to kayak the entire Charles River. It was that or pickleball.

We set off to kayak as much of the famed river as we could. If only we could figure out where it started.
nfl draft

What should the Patriots do with the No. 3 draft pick? And what will they do? The Globe staff weighs in.

Will it be Drake Maye? Or will it be a blockbuster trade and a shot at J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.? Here are some educated guesses.
Ben Volin’s mock NFL draft: Patriots will be among those teams making a trade
chesto means business

Trying to find a cheap lunch downtown? Good luck.

It wasn't that long ago that you could get a salad or sandwich for under $10 downtown. But, thanks to various COVID-induced factors, those days are long gone.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to US News & World Report

The annual rankings evaluated more than 17,600 public high schools on factors such as college readiness, college curriculum, and results on state assessments.
GUARDIANS 4, RED SOX 1

Red Sox not good enough to hold off baseball’s best team as Guardians claim series opener late

Tanner Houck extended his scoreless streak to 15 innings before Cleveland got to the Red Sox starter for two runs in the seventh inning.
Red Sox continue to encounter obstacles with injuries and the absence of Rafael Devers
Opinion
EDITORIAL

State definition of ‘juvenile offender’ should follow the science

Legislation to ‘Raise the Age’ gets a boost from the Senate president and the Celtics
Brendan Little

My mother died by suicide. I don’t regret my estrangement from her.
IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

Reading politics by ‘Gaslight’
KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Is the Supreme Court running the clock out on Trump’s immunity case?
LETTERS

Tax withholding works just fine, give or take

More recent News

Mayor Michelle Wu has clinched some wins with Boston unions, but with bumps along the way
Since Wu took office, labor contracts have provided significant wage increases for some of the city’s lowest paid employees in a mutual win for the mayor and some unions.

Midwives want to be formally licensed in Mass. What does that mean?
Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state reproductive health care workforce and maternal mortality outcomes.

US government agrees to $138.7 million settlement over FBI’s botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
Roughly $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds of women who said Nassar assaulted them under the guise of treatment for sports injuries.

Has changed abortion landscape altered the political reality of deep-red Florida? The president thinks so.
This fall, voters in Florida will have the chance to return expanded abortion access to the state through a ballot initiative, which Democrats hope they can leverage to make gains.

Fragments of bird flu virus discovered in milk
Samples of pasteurized milk from around the country had tested positive for inactive remnants of the bird flu virus, but the fragments do not pose a threat to consumers, officials said.

Blogger known as ‘Turtleboy’ appears in court Tuesday on intimidation charges
Kearney, 42, of Holden, was indicted in December on eight counts of allegedly intimidating witnesses, as well as five counts of allegedly picketing a court, judge, or juror, and three conspiracy counts, according to court records.

Manchester, N.H. police officer arrested for domestic violence, officials say
Michael MacNeilly, 28, turned himself in to authorities to face eight misdemeanor charges: six counts of simple assault, one count of obstructing the report of a crime or injury, and one count of criminal mischief, authorities said Tuesday.

Marshfield also says ‘no’ to state zoning law aimed at boosting housing supply
Town Counsel Robert Galvin said voters were concerned over "the adverse impacts of having to add over 400 new multifamily units" in the town.

Former MIT researcher who killed Yale graduate student sentenced to 35 years in prison

Qinxuan Pan, 33, who pleaded guilty to murder in February, apologized during a hearing in a New Haven courtroom packed with family and friends of the victim, Kevin Jiang.

Recommended reads

COLLEGES

What we know about the status of Brandeis women’s basketball coach Carol Simon and her team

Allegations of Inferior coaching, poor communication, toxic and racist behavior, lack of empathy for injured players, and a fear of retaliation have been levied at Simon, the coach of the women’s team since 1987.

ADRIAN WALKER
Mystery alumnus showers millions on South End’s Cathedral High
“This will allow us to continue our mission for another century,” said Dan Carmody, the school’s president.

Could helicopter parenting and a decline in ‘free play’ be causing the youth mental health crisis?
Boston College professor Peter Gray says screen time and social media aren’t the problem.

RI NEWS
Rescuers save seal tangled in plastic and stranded on Block Island
The seal was entangled in a pink gill net and nylon rope that caused deep cuts to its flippers when it tried to swim. It was taken to Mystic Aquarium for treatment.

Culture & Lifestyle

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail returns this weekend

In ‘Challengers,’ sets are tied at love

J. Geils Band’s Peter Wolf announces summer tour dates around New England

PEN America calls off annual ceremony amid criticism of its response to war in Gaza

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

Trump’s endless whining is wearing thin
Stephan Pechdimaldji

Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is different this year

IDEAS | BRENDAN RUBERRY

Sports betting is out of control
David J. Simon

Talk about genocide in Israel-Hamas conflict conceals as much as it reveals
IDEAS | EREC SMITH

There’s a kind of racism embedded in DEI
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘It’s out of control’: Salem seeks solution to homeless encampment

The city is developing an ordinance, based on the one used in Boston, that would ban camping — but only if there's a place to put the tent city occupants.
Forecast | Ken Mahan

Quick-moving system delivers scattered showers today, another shot of cold air tonight

It'll be a very chilly evening, perhaps the coldest night of the month for Boston.
COMMENTARY | Jack R. Warner and Paul Harrington

Outsize cost of tuition at elite universities should not overshadow the importance of higher education

The president of Rhode Island College and the school’s director of strategic initiatives note that developing students’ knowledge, skills, and abilities, still greatly enhances their economic opportunities
NH EDUCATION

Top N.H. education official cites unsubstantiated claim about abortion

In an op-ed, Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut suggested a teacher had been accused of lying to help hide a student’s abortion — but he hasn’t responded to questions about whether the accusation was credible

Sports

nfl draft

What should the Patriots do with the No. 3 draft pick? And what will they do? The Globe staff weighs in.

Will it be Drake Maye? Or will it be a blockbuster trade and a shot at J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.? Here are some educated guesses.
PANTHERS 3, LIGHTNING 2 (OT)

Carter Verhaeghe strikes again, his latest overtime winner giving Panthers 2-0 lead on Lightning

With a nifty move and patience to wait on Tampa goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, Verhaeghe potted his fifth career overtime winner — a total which includes the Game 7 goal that eliminated the 65-win Bruins a season ago.
High schools

Boys’ lacrosse roundup: Catholic Memorial rebounds from weekend setback vs. King Philip with its first win over Catholic Conference rival Xaverian since 2016

Check out the latest high school boys’ lacrosse scores, news, and highlights from The Boston Globe.
High schools

Boys’ tennis roundup: Banks Beckwith cruises in first singles to lead Bridgewater-Raynham to its first win of the season with sweep of Brockton
High schools

Boys’ volleyball roundup: Branch Barnes (25 kills), Harrison Landry (45 assists) power No. 4 Natick’s four-set Bay State Conference win at No. 1 Newton North
REVOLUTION

Revolution make two moves as transfer window closes, but struggling offense gets no help

Business

Clover emerging from bankruptcy, with plans to grow bigger than ever

Boston’s vegetable-based fast food chain has pared back expenses but held onto most of its suppliers and workers. Now, the leadership team is hoping to add 50 more locations across New England over the next five years.
innovation economy

AI talent is leaving Massachusetts. The state is hustling to catch up.

Many tech entrepreneurs, particularly in AI-related software, leave the Boston area for places like San Francisco and New York.

Bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban is headed to Biden for signature
ADDRESS

‘Mortgage rate lock’ keeps buyers parked in homes they no longer want
magazine
Perspective

We’re all one overhead bin battle away from an in-flight meltdown. Yes, you too.
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, April 22-28
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She does West Coast swing; I do Lindy Hop, the other big swing style in Boston’
Globe Magazine

The 36 Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2024

metro

Goslings reunited with family after Burlington storm drain rescue Tuesday

Manchester, N.H. police officer arrested for domestic violence, officials say

MIT and Emerson students maintain second-day tent encampments protesting Israel-Hamas war

sports

Red Sox continue to encounter obstacles with injuries and the continued absence of Rafael Devers

Red Sox not good enough to hold off baseball’s best team as Guardians claim series opener late

Caitlin Clark is closing on a record $28 million endorsement contract, shoe deal with Nike

business

Settlement over realtor fees gets preliminary approval

‘It’s just where I belong’: Taunton nurses, community members hold rally amid Steward crisis

Caitlin Clark is closing on a record $28 million endorsement contract, shoe deal with Nike

politics

Senate gives final approval to aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, sending long-delayed bill to Biden

Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

Nation

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

Arrests follow barricades and encampments as college students nationwide protest Gaza war

Trump endures a rugged day in court as witness details ‘Catch and Kill’

World

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church

Israel will expand civilian ‘safe zone’ if it invades crowded city in Gaza, official says

opinion

Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is different this year

Sports betting is out of control

Haitians cling to hope as their country prepares to install a transitional council

lifestyle

Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship

She left me for someone from Instagram

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic’

food & dining

Clover emerging from bankruptcy, with plans to grow bigger than ever

Recipe: For the creamiest scramble, stir these eggs low and slow, then add ricotta and chives

Recipe: Boost the flavor of a quick, spicy chicken stew in coconut milk with jalapeno, cilantro, and lime

travel

We set out to kayak the entire Charles River. It was that or pickleball.

We’re all one overhead bin battle away from an in-flight meltdown. Yes, you too.

A modern hotel with a historic pedigree: The Gardiner House offers a glimpse of Newport’s glitterati

Arts

Yoko Ono to be honored at Edward MacDowell Medal ceremony in New Hampshire

‘Dress Up’ at the MFA explores how costumes we wear create the image of ourselves

At the Venice Biennale, Jeffrey Gibson arrives on a global stage

Books

Helen Vendler, a towering presence in poetry criticism, has died

‘How to Look at a Bird’? Start by opening your eyes to what’s all around you, says Cambridge author Clare Walker Leslie.

PEN America calls off annual ceremony amid criticism of its response to war in Gaza

Movies

In ‘Challengers,’ sets are tied at love

‘Challengers’ stars say Boston Marathon, city commute inspired them while filming new movie with Zendaya

Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough wear the fur in ‘Sasquatch Sunset’

Television

Tom Brady’s busy spring includes cheers and jeers

Watch the new trailer for Tom Brady comedy roast, coming to Netflix in May

Stephen Colbert felt some trepidation as he transitioned to CBS’s late-night show

music

‘Life is short, but the days and nights are long.’

Yoko Ono to be honored at Edward MacDowell Medal ceremony in New Hampshire

At Las Vegas’s mind-blowing Sphere, Phish enters another dimension

Theater/Dance

Variety is the spice of his comic life

Boston Conservatory grad Eleri Ward’s folk-inspired Sondheim TikToks opened a path that led to ‘Gatsby’

Comic Matt Rife is thriving as a repeat offender

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

Helen Vendler, a towering presence in poetry criticism, has died

Lori and George Schappell, long-surviving conjoined twins, die at 62

Don Wright, editorial cartoonist with a skewer for a pen, dies at 90