An allergy almost killed her son. Now she?s trying to change Mass. law

Despite making her son?s nut allergy clear to the server, he almost died in a Cambridge restaurant. Now this Sudbury woman is fighting to close the loop on communication with kitchens.

Renderings of the proposed redevelopment of the World Trade Center on the Boston Seaport show a new open-air public space along the water.

Cityscape Digital for Pembroke

Fidelity would create large waterfront space at revamped World Trade Center in Seaport

A waterfront courtyard, modernized offices, and additional shops and restaurants feature in the company?s renovation of the World Trade Center complex.

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President Trump said he?s not ??thrilled?? with a GOP-backed border agreement but said, ?I don?t think you?re going to see a shutdown.? He added that he may find other revenue sources for a wall.

The Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant in Seabrook, N.H.

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With concrete degrading, advocates urge delay of renewal of Seabrook plant?s license

Concerned about growing cracks, a group of activists have been urging federal regulators to postpone a planned extension of the aging nuclear plant?s operating license.

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The White House Correspondents? Association condemned Tuesday an attack the night before of a television cameraman working at President Trump?s rally in El Paso, Texas.

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Joaquin ??El Chapo?? Guzman faced a drumbeat of drug-trafficking and conspiracy convictions that could put the 61-year-old escape artist behind bars for decades.

Opinion | Thomas Piketty

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The movement of a return to progressive taxation and greater fiscal justice that is emerging today and is long overdue.

KEVIN CULLEN

This time, Michelle Carter sheds no tears as she hears her fate

Michelle Carter displayed what seemed like sad resignation in court Monday afternoon.

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Business/Images/Walker_060117_Trillium_5399x.jpg Trouble could be brewing at the State House for beer gardens

The local beer biz is buzzing right now over a bill filed on behalf of the restaurant industry to crack down on beer gardens.

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A Connecticut man whose bid to become a firefighter in the state?s largest city was rejected because he uses medical marijuana has sued.

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Greenwich police Tuesday identified the suspect in the killing of Valerie Reyes as Javier DeSilva, who was arrested in Queens, N.Y.

?Please drive carefully?: Several car crashes reported as snow pelts Boston area

From Brookline to Falmouth, a number of car crashes were reported in Massachusetts as the snowstorm continued.

A woman passed through City Hall Plaza during Tuesday's snowstorm in Boston.

Snowstorm will change to a mix of sleet and rain

Today?s snowstorm was expected to change into a wintry mix tonight, but not before dropping up to 8 inches in some areas.

This live map shows how bad traffic is in today?s snowstorm

Traffic in the Boston area was bumper to bumper in some places as a snowstorm pelted the region.

Dave Epstein

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/ReceivedContent/Images/Rinaldi190212Snow01.jpg Here?s what to expect from the storm

Travel will continue to be slippery and difficult as the snow ends. On Wednesday, temperatures will be above freezing.

What to know about Tuesday afternoon's storm:

? Snow in Boston has begun to fall.

? The snow is hitting hard: It's expected to fall a ½-inch to an inch per hour.

? A warm up and melting will come overnight.

A man cleans off his car on McKay Street as snow falls in Pittsfield, Mass., Tuesday, Feb, 12, 2019. (Ben Garver/The Berkshire Eagle via AP)

The latest snowfall projection maps

Most of Greater Boston can expect 4-7 inches of snow over the course of the storm.

Boston has the worst rush-hour traffic in the country, says INRIX?s annual report tracking traffic across the world.

Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

The worst gridlock in the US is right here in Boston

The new civic milestone of sorts comes courtesy of INRIX?s annual report tracking traffic across the world.

Love Letters podcast season 2

How do you meet someone?

In episode one, Meredith Goldstein shares the story of a most unlikely set-up. Plus, we meet the woman whose dating life we?ll be chronicling all season.

Fort Myers , FL - 2/12/2019 - Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes throws long toss after completing his physical today. Boston Red Sox pitchers and catchers reported today for physicals for Red Sox Spring Training at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers, FL. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Peter Abraham, Topic: 12Red Sox, LOID: .

DAN SHAUGHNESSY

In sunny Florida, the Red Sox are fresh out of hot topics

After a tepid offseason, the World Series champions are going about their business with no controversies ? unlike the old days.

CHAD FINN

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/11/BostonGlobe.com/Sports/Images/Chin020919Clippers-Celtics_Spt14-26752.jpg Dividing up the blame among the Celtics

Who is responsible for the problems? The young players? Kyrie? Brad Stevens? Danny Ainge?

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It was 142 years ago that the Globe published the very first news report conveyed by telephone, with the participation of Alexander Graham Bell.

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The casino is looking to fill a number of positions before its planned grand opening in June.

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Editorial

Traffic takes its toll on Boston

It needn?t be either-or: Congestion tolling can work in concert with the other transportation options the state wants to create, and even help pay for them.

Renée Graham

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/Graham-6496.jpg Elizabeth Warren should embrace Native American causes

For decades, she claimed their heritage as her own. She should do the same for their issues and concerns.

SCOT LEHIGH

/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/EditorialOpinion/Images/ScotLehigh%20artwork%20(1)-6502.tif Querying US Attorney Lelling on the City Hall case

The US attorney for Boston acknowledges there are ?not unreasonable? arguments against a controversial prosecution.

Keith Lockhart rehearses with students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School at the Broward Center, 2.10.19 (Ian Ibbetson photography)

Parkland students perform alongside Boston Pops

Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School received a standing ovation during a performance Sunday by the Boston Pops in Fort Lauderdale.

Special reports

They were the top of their class at Boston public schools. Then life happened

Read a multi-part investigation into how and why the lives of promising Boston valedictorians didn?t quite turn out the way they expected.

Love Letters: The Podcast

Season Two: How do you meet someone?

Dating in 2019 is?complicated. Frustrating. Sometimes completely exhilarating. In Season 2 of the podcast, Meredith Goldstein goes deep on one of her most-asked questions.

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The Big Picture

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The Big Picture

Highlights from the Patriots Super Bowl parade

Patriots fans filled the streets to celebrate New England?s sixth Super Bowl win.

Metro

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Boston officers are suspended in payroll investigation

Three officers assigned to provide security at the front desk of the Boston Police Department?s Roxbury headquarters have been placed on administrative leave.

Real Estate

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Mobile homes may be the least expensive and most effective means of addressing the region?s housing shortage.

STAT

//c.o0bg.com/rf/image_90x90/Boston/2011-2020/2019/02/12/BostonGlobe.com/National/Images/AP_17011689177012.jpg Cory Booker looks to shake his reputation for drug industry coziness

That reputation, deserved or not, could become a major political liability for Booker as he makes a presidential run.

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