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It’s a good time to think about your 2025 taxes

WATCH: Senior assistant business editor Andy Rosen explains why working on next year’s taxes now could save you money.
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Adam Montgomery sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for daughter Harmony’s murder

The judge imposed the sentence after hearing heart-wrenching victim impact statements from Harmony’s mother, step-mother, and other family members.

Trump’s hush-money trial hinges on business transactions, not on Stormy Daniels’ shocking testimony
Donald Trump's attorneys grilled Daniels, pressing her on why she accepted a $130,000 payment to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump instead of going public.

Tracker: Who has testified in the trial, and what did they say?

Judge denies second request from Trump’s lawyers to declare a mistrial in hush-money case over Stormy Daniels’s testimony

‘It was a scrum going from row to row.’ Framingham woman describes fight on Spirit Airlines flight to Logan Airport.

“If you are not involved in the fight, please exit the plane,” the flight attendant said.

‘Something’s happened to John’: Witness at Karen Read trial recalls learning that O’Keefe had been left for dead
A witness recounted driving to her relative’s Canton home only to learn Read’s boyfriend had been found left for dead on the front lawn of the property hours earlier.

How Thursday's testimony unfolded Tracker: Who has testified in the trial so far?

Netanyahu on US threat to withhold arms: Israel will fight with its ‘fingernails’ if needed

 First shipment of aid to the US-built floating pier in Gaza departs from Cyprus

Barron Trump, 18, to make political debut as Florida delegate to the Republican convention

Templeton boy, 12, and mother hoisted to Air Force helicopter from cruise ship 350 miles off US coast

After being wrongly incarcerated for nearly four decades, Jabir Pope is back in Dorchester performing

Younger inmates dubbed them The OG’s. “It became our therapy, to a large extent,” Pope says.

Northern Lights to make an appearance over New England Friday night

The night sky should be partly cloudy a bit overnight Friday, providing a decent chance to see the aurora before Saturday's sunrise.

Police confront pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had allegedly blocked traffic outside MIT building
Robert Goulston, a Cambridge police spokesman, said the department had no reports of arrests as of about 3:50 p.m.

Protesters at RISD vacate campus building after threat of expulsion

UMass Amherst student government issues no-confidence vote in chancellor Reyes after crackdown on protesters

Wynn halts planned $400 million casino expansion amid financial dispute with Everett
The mayor and the casino company are at odds over how much more money should be paid to the city.

A few Mass. Democrats put $5m into the budget for dog parks, a castle, and more. And they did it in secret.

With 15 in total, the House budget’s primary author included more individual earmarks for himself than any of the chamber’s other 158 representatives.
Interactive database: How many earmarks did your state representative insert into the House budget?
MATTHEW GILBERT | BUZZSAW

TV’s Holocaust dramas are part remembrance, part warning

These shows — including Peacock’s “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” Apple TV+’s “The New Look,” and Hulu’s “We Were the Lucky Ones” — are built to shock and morally sicken the viewer.

‘This has gotta be a scam.’ How a Somerville resident found out Guster wanted to perform on his porch at Porchfest.

Local indie icons Guster have toured the world. On Saturday, they just announced, they'll play from a smaller stage, er, porch.
alex speier | minor details

Dreams of duck boats foster a winning attitude among Red Sox’ three big prospects

Good things are happening in Portland, where Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel are bonding as much through team success as individual achievement.

Is Google trying to buy HubSpot? Here’s why it might not happen.

The Cambridge firm would likely be Google’s biggest acquisition to date. But the deal would draw intense scrutiny from regulators.
Matthew Gilbert | 'SNL' Showdown

Myers vs. Murray. Poehler vs. Jones. Vote in Round 2 of our best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket.

Vote in the Globe’s "SNL" Showdown bracket to help pick the best cast member from the past five decades.
Round 1 recap

‘SNL’ originals make a strong showing in Round 1

These first results are not surprising, as they skew toward the classic casts from the early years of “SNL” rather than more recent players. They fit into that oft-heard narrative that the show “isn’t what it used to be.”
AAPI Heritage Month

Amy Tan reflects on her new nonfiction book. ‘Birds were fun ... fiction writing is torment.’

Eight restaurants to eat at for AAPI Heritage Month

8 things to buy at Providence’s new Japanese grocery store Maruichi

Nearly 50 years later, Asian American and Pacific Islander month features revelry and racial justice
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers respond: There are ways to talk to family and friends who support Trump

It takes a patient, nonconfrontational approach. And don’t expect miracles.
Robert Kuttner

Why is Healey pretending everything at Steward will be OK?
JOAN VENNOCHI

The very unfunny roast of Tom Brady
IDEAS | KAT ROSENFIELD

A 1920s doctor with a phony insanity cure was hailed as a hero. It’s a cautionary tale for today.
EDITORIAL

Columbia canceled its main commencement. Other schools shouldn’t follow its lead.

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Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

The outcome puts on display the fragility of the unexpected but strategically beneficial alliance that Trump and Johnson have formed ahead of the November election when both hope to be returned to power.
Why Johnson's job is far from safe

498 confirmed cases and 5 deaths in a week. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

Here’s a look at the latest coronavirus numbers in Massachusetts, including case numbers, deaths, demographics, and more.
Moderna’s mRNA dreams meet reality with first post-COVID shot

Former Celtic Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding NBA insurance plan
Davis will have three years of supervised release after he serves his term, and he has been ordered to pay $80,000 in restitution.

Game 2 preview: Boston looks to take a commanding series lead over Cavs

Three men arrested in $436,000 armed robbery of courier in Swansea, carrying cash from cannabis dispensaries
Two men suspected of robbing a courier carrying $436,200 in cash from cannabis dispensaries, and their alleged getaway driver, were arrested Wednesday after federal agents executed search warrants at their homes in Bridgewater, Brockton, and Raynham, court records show.

Court rejects Hunter Biden’s appeal in gun case, setting stage for trial to begin next month

Hunter Biden’s federal gun case should move forward, an appeals court ruled Thursday, setting the stage for the trial to begin next month in Delaware.

bruins notebook
Bruins are committing far too many too-many-men penalties
"If I have to start grabbing people’s pants so they don’t jump when they shouldn’t, I’ll start doing that," declared coach Jim Montgomery.

Maine man sentenced to 27 years in prison in New Year’s Eve machete attack near Times Square
A Maine man who admitted trying to kill three police officers with a machete in a terrorist attack near New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve 16 months ago was sentenced to 27 years in prison.

Cruise ship sails into New York City port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow
The whale, identified as an endangered sei whale, was caught on the ship's bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn on Saturday, officials said.

Patriots beat writer's notebook
Center David Andrews discovered this offseason that he still has the passion to play, and other Patriots thoughts
As a multiyear captain and now the longest-tenured Patriot, Andrews said he wants to be part of the process in getting the team back on track.

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Steward’s landlord sees new hospital operators lined up by September

Medical Properties Trust also reported a big loss on loans to the bankrupt health system.
Steward can’t even get bankruptcy right, state says

Odie Henderson review | ★★
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is a simian snore
The latest installment blows up the franchise and damns it all to hell.

‘Using the tools at my disposal’: JFK’s grandson explains anti-RFK Jr. Instagram posts
If nothing else, Jack Schlossberg hopes his unconventional social media posts will help reelect President Biden.

MISS CONDUCT
Do I let single guests bring dates to a graduation party?
For my son’s graduation celebration, we only invited people he is close with.

Culture & Lifestyle

A Boston therapist assumed gay sons and their mothers had strong bonds. Then he heard more of their stories.

A new season’s afoot as Keith Lockhart and the Pops spring into action

Boston Ballet orchestra adds live electronics to the mix for ‘The Space Between’

Author readings around Boston through May 18

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

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Stormy Daniels is an imperfect witness. I still believe her.
Scot Lehigh

The Massachusetts GOP seems to be getting its act together. Is it?

JEFF JACOBY

Deep in a hole, Kristi Noem keeps digging

Karen Stabiner

A mountain of food at the restaurant? No thanks.
IDEAS | CHRISTOF KOCH

I almost died. Here’s what I learned from the experience.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Police confront pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had allegedly blocked traffic outside MIT building

Robert Goulston, a Cambridge police spokesman, said the department had no reports of arrests as of about 3:50 p.m.

Judge denies second request from Trump’s lawyers to declare a mistrial in hush-money case over Stormy Daniels’s testimony

Trump's attorney questioned why Daniels accepted a $130,000 payment to keep quiet about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump instead of going public.

Three men arrested in $436,000 armed robbery of courier in Swansea, carrying cash from cannabis dispensaries

Two men suspected of robbing a courier carrying $436,200 in cash from cannabis dispensaries, and their alleged getaway driver, were arrested Wednesday after federal agents executed search warrants at their homes in Bridgewater, Brockton, and Raynham, court records show.

Northern Lights to make an appearance over New England Friday night

The night sky should be partly cloudy a bit overnight Friday, providing a decent chance to see the aurora before Saturday's sunrise.

Sports

live updates

The Celtics are taking on the Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Follow along for live updates.

The Celtics got off to a perfect start in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cavaliers, dominating from wire-to-wire in a 120-95 Game 1 win at TD Garden.
Patriots beat writer's notebook

Center David Andrews discovered this offseason that he still has the passion to play, and other Patriots thoughts

As a multiyear captain and now the longest-tenured Patriot, Andrews said he wants to be part of the process in getting the team back on track.
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Royals rule: A tight-knit, highly-motivated senior class has propelled Georgetown baseball to a perfect start.

Ranked No. 1 in the MIAA Division 5 power rankings, Georgetown is outscoring foes by 8 runs per game, winning with walkoffs and no-hitters.
alex speier | minor details

Dreams of duck boats foster a winning attitude among Red Sox’ three big prospects
NBA

Former Celtic Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis sentenced to 40 months for defrauding NBA insurance plan

Business

Moderna’s mRNA dreams meet reality with first post-COVID shot

Moderna chief executive Stéphane Bancel has focused solely on mRNA technology in vaccine development.

Airbnb posts biggest decline in a year on weak travel outlook

Revenue for the current quarter ending in June will be $2.68 billion to $2.74 billion, the company said Wednesday in a letter to shareholders. Analysts had been expecting $2.74 billion. In its statement, Airbnb blamed the earlier timing of the 2024 Easter holiday, as well as currency headwinds.

Is Google trying to buy HubSpot? Here’s why it might not happen.

Feds have ‘significant safety concerns’ about Ford fuel leak recall and demand answers about the fix
magazine
Tech Power Players 2024

Meet the CEOs, founders, and investors on the Globe’s third annual list of New England tech leaders
CONNECTIONS

My mom and I butted heads. But never at the Christmas Tree Shops.
Globe Magazine

The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter
Cooking

Take your grilling to the next level with these bold sauces

metro

Protesters at RISD vacate campus building after threat of expulsion

Police clash with pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside MIT building

Adam Montgomery sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for daughter Harmony’s murder

sports

PWHL Boston playoff schedule and results

EMass baseball: With pitching and power, Westford’s Nic Bonica headlines Players of the Week

EMass baseball: BC High, St. John’s (S) still 1-2, but Westford a fast riser in Globe Top 20

business

Wynn halts planned $400 million casino expansion amid financial dispute with Everett

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

Steward’s landlord sees new hospital operators lined up by September

politics

Trump’s hush-money trial hinges on business transactions, not on Stormy Daniels’ shocking testimony

House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate. Here’s why his job is far from safe.

Failure to oust Speaker ‘MAGA Mike’ Johnson shows strength and weakness of his alliance with Trump

Nation

Video shows Florida deputy announced himself prior to fatal shooting of Black airman

Stormy Daniels, echoing Trump’s style, pushes back at lawyer’s attacks

Video shows Florida deputy announced himself prior to fatal shooting of Black airman

World

In Budapest, Xi hails a ‘deep friendship’ with Hungary

‘Time, patience, cold blood’: Mexico prepares for a potential Trump win

Israel’s shutdown of Al Jazeera highlights long-running tensions

opinion

Stormy Daniels is an imperfect witness. I still believe her.

The outlook isn’t good for Wu’s tax hike plan

A $19 Big Mac meal is a good thing

lifestyle

My partner doesn’t like babies

Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers

Photos: See Zendaya, Matt Damon, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars hit the Met Gala red carpet

food & dining

What is ‘queer food’? A conference at BU explores that question and others.

New rooftop dining in Eastie and Bay Village; Needham’s The James expands north

Podcast: How sustainable are Rhode Island’s food systems?

travel

Choreographer Ebony Williams on vacation thrifting, packing light, and Michelle Obama

Road Scholar downgrades traveler from business to economy

A warmer food and wine fest, a bacon tour, and new dog travel gear

Arts

Two shows in Maine highlight Louise Nevelson, a giant of American Modernism

At Worcester Art Museum, photo show gives a different lay of the land

Ready your wands: ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ makes its New England debut this fall

Books

Jamaica Kincaid’s primer on colonialism’s flora resonates with history behind Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s honeyed memories

An homage to eros in new poetry collection; Roxbury book festival returns for a second year; and more

Lawrence Ingrassia, in ‘A Fatal Inheritance,’ pens a love letter to his family, torn asunder by cancer

Movies

Ryusuke Hamaguchi on letting real life frame his new film, ‘Evil Does Not Exist’

Never see R-rated films with Mom — and other life lessons I learned movie-watching with my mother

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ is a simian snore

Television

TV’s Holocaust dramas are part remembrance, part warning

Myers vs. Murray. Poehler vs. Jones. Vote in Round 2 of our best ‘SNL’ cast member bracket.

‘SNL’ originals make a strong showing in Round 1

music

Sarah Shook and the Disarmers: attitude with a twang

Crazy Horse’s Billy Talbot on Neil Young, the ragged glory of their live shows, and the road ahead

Provincetown’s busiest jazz player is ready to reintroduce himself to Boston

Theater/Dance

A Boston therapist assumed gay sons and their mothers had strong bonds. Then he heard more of their stories.

From the highest high to the horrific in Apollinaire’s ‘Touching the Void’

Who’s the region’s funniest firefighter? Six hopefuls are warming up their acts.

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

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

Obituaries

Pete McCloskey, GOP congressman who called for Nixon’s resignation, dies at 96

Steve Albini, legendary producer for Nirvana and the Pixies and an alternative rock pioneer, dies at 61

Ian Gelder, ‘Game of Thrones’ actor, dies at 74