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‘Extremely concerned’ with MBTA safety, federal agency recently started inspection of transit system

The Federal Transit Administration said it will take on an “increased safety oversight role” of the transit system, according to a letter it sent to the T last month that was obtained by the Globe.

North End restaurateurs sue Mayor Wu over outdoor dining fee

The restaurant owners involved in the lawsuit are seeking $1.5 million in punitive and compensatory damages, according to a copy of the complaint filed Monday.

Fugitive inmate captured after manhunt, ex-jail officer dead
Escaped inmate Casey White and former jail official Vicky White were taken into custody Monday in Indiana, according to an Alabama sheriff.

Charlie Baker warns driver’s license bill would lead to ‘huge numbers of provisional votes’

The second-term Republican governor didn't say what he would do if a bill that would allow residents without legal immigration status to get licenses landed on his desk.
Poll: 1 in 3 fears immigrants influence US elections

Wu unveils new programs to reduce carbon emissions

As part of Boston’s effort to reduce its carbon emissions, Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday launched new initiatives to increase residents’ energy efficiency and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.

Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40B aid, in Putin rejoinder

Washington sought to portray a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as President Biden signed a bipartisan measure to reboot the World War II-era “lend-lease” program, which helped defeat Nazi Germany, to bolster Kyiv and Eastern European allies.
Putin marks Victory Day with little to show for 11-week war

Women advise young people about the Bad Old Days before Roe

A group of older women who call themselves the “Bad Old Days Posse” is speaking out about life before Roe as they contemplate a life beyond it.
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Warwick woman who recruited a Tinder kickball team is banned from the dating app for life

Swiping right on everyone helped her build a real-life community where some people even found love. But Tinder says Gianna Pecchia, 30, violated its Terms of Service and Community Guidelines by soliciting the people she met on the app.

‘It’s going to have a major impact’: Boston neighborhoods brace for Sumner Tunnel construction, closures

The upcoming closures of the Sumner Tunnel will not only affect motorists, but also residents and businesses in East Boston, South Boston, and the North End as traffic is rerouted.
Opinion
Finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Editorial Writing
EDITORIAL

Future-proofing the presidency
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Tax relief gets trendy on Beacon Hill

With the state Treasury rolling in dough, taxpayers look for a break.
EDITORIAL

It’s not enough to shut down ‘failed’ Mission Hill School. BPS owes the public some answers on the scandal.
EDITORIAL

Massachusetts should have a state-owned bank
JEFF JACOBY

Boston’s ignominious record of disrespecting free speech
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Massachusetts lawmakers should put their name where their vote is
Centering critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
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150 YEARS OF THE BOSTON GLOBE

Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe. We revisit some of the most impactful stories Globe journalists have covered, look back at 150 significant front pages, reflect on how the newsroom and Boston have changed, and much, much more.
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Globe opinion writer Abdallah Fayyad’s ‘Future-Proofing the Presidency’ series named finalist for Pulitzer Prize
The series, which was published last June, was praised by the Pulitzer jury as a “persuasive editorial series arguing that the president of the United States could be prosecuted for crimes committed in office.”

Longmeadow High School mourns death of senior following crash early Saturday morning
Katarina Boskovic, 18, died after a vehicle she was riding went off Green Willow Drive in Longmeadow and crashed into a tree, according to statements by Longmeadow police and the Hampden district attorney’s office.

A group of Milton moms started a rock band during the pandemic. Now, they’re performing on Kelly Clarkson’s show.
The band, called the Lazy Susans, began as a mid-pandemic project for a group of longtime friends from Milton. It was a bit of a lark. Some had never picked up an instrument before. Now, the women are having a moment on national TV, appearing on Monday's episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Burlington police release chilling 911 call from witness to attempted abduction of woman
Burlington police on Monday released audio from a 911 caller who witnessed an attempted abduction of a female on Sunday night in that town.

Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge schools urging students to mask up after rise in COVID-19 cases
School officials are recommending that students wear masks indoors, in light of the CDC classifying Middlesex County as currently having a high level of COVID-19 transmission.

Early education advocates rally for ‘A Day Without Child Care’
Child-care workers and advocates rallied at about 90 playgrounds, T stops, and public squares across Massachusetts Monday to talk to parents and community members about the importance of their work and to call for publicly funded universal early childhood education.

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New life for a beloved, old covered bridge

The wooden covered bridge is a regional touchstone that carries schoolchildren, soccer moms, truck drivers, and memories that stretch back to the days of the Model T, the souped-up hot rods of the 1950s, and those classic big-finned convertibles enshrined in the technicolor movie magic of Hollywood.

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Vic Son placed his trust in two of the country’s mightiest corporate titans, Apple and FedEx, and both let him down badly.

Mayor Michelle Wu defends Arroyo endorsement
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday reiterated her support for City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo’s campaign for Suffolk County district attorney, dismissing critics who call him underqualified.

Fed, business groups to update study that found average Black Boston household had net worth of $8

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and business groups aim to take deeper look at the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts, after a high-profile 2015 study found that the average Black household in Boston had only $8 in assets.

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‘A Strange Loop’ snags 11 Tony nominations, including best musical

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‘On the Street’: The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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EDITORIAL

Tax relief gets trendy on Beacon Hill
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Massachusetts lawmakers should put their name where their vote is
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Boston’s ignominious record of disrespecting free speech
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Massachusetts should have a state-owned bank
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It’s not enough to shut down ‘failed’ Mission Hill School. BPS owes the public some answers on the scandal.
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North End restaurateurs sue Mayor Wu over outdoor dining fee

The restaurant owners involved in the lawsuit are seeking $1.5 million in punitive and compensatory damages, according to a copy of the complaint filed Monday.

‘Extremely concerned’ with MBTA safety, federal agency recently started inspection of transit system

The Federal Transit Administration said it will take on an “increased safety oversight role” of the transit system, according to a letter it sent to the T last month that was obtained by the Globe.

Women advise young people about the Bad Old Days before Roe

A group of older women who call themselves the “Bad Old Days Posse” is speaking out about life before Roe as they contemplate a life beyond it.

Globe opinion writer Abdallah Fayyad’s ‘Future-Proofing the Presidency’ series named finalist for Pulitzer Prize

The series, which was published last June, was praised by the Pulitzer jury as a “persuasive editorial series arguing that the president of the United States could be prosecuted for crimes committed in office.”

Sports

Gary Washburn | On Basketball

Emotional Al Horford has perfect comeback, helps put Celtics rally in motion

The veteran responded to a dunk and technical foul by Giannis Antetokounmpo, and put together a huge fourth quarter as Boston evened the series.
game 4 | celtics 116, bucks 108

Celtics were just about perfect during fourth quarter in comeback win over Bucks in Game 4

In the final quarter, Boston made 16 of 19 shots, 4 of 5 3-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, and outscored Milwaukee, 43-28, to tie the series, 2-2.
NBA Eastern Conference semifinals | Game 4: Celtics-Bucks

Bucks squandered a huge opportunity to seize control in Game 4

The Bucks blew an 11-point lead in the third quarter that allowed the Celtics to seize momentum, tie the series at 2, and send it back to Boston for Game 5.
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Al Horford and the Celtics stage a fourth quarter for the ages to rip Game 4 from Bucks
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Panthers beat Capitals in overtime to tie series

Business

North End restaurateurs sue Mayor Wu over outdoor dining fee

The restaurant owners involved in the lawsuit are seeking $1.5 million in punitive and compensatory damages, according to a copy of the complaint filed Monday.

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Clearview AI settles suit, agrees to limit sales of facial recognition database

When it comes to construction, demolition is often the most dangerous part
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Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘He . . . was quick to apologize for his choice of shoes’
MISS CONDUCT

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Environment

A solar battle in sleepy Wareham is pitting environmentalists against each other
pop culture

Why it seems like everyone you know is buying vinyl and record players

metro

No injuries reported in wind-whipped 3-alarm Salem fire that damaged 5 homes

‘We are caught in an inflationary vise.’ At BU, tuition surges past $61,000 in largest hike in 14 years.

Rhode Island political news: May 2022

sports

Sidney Crosby, Penguins push Rangers to brink of elimination

How it happened: Celtics storm back against Bucks to win Game 4, 116-108, and tie up series

Al Horford helps Celtics pull away from Bucks in fourth, and other observations as Boston ties series at two games apiece

business

Guggenheim latest institution to remove Sackler name

Boeing’s Max 10 regulatory delays threaten $16 billion bonanza

Biden announces program offering discounted internet service

politics

Biden signs Ukraine bill, seeks $40B aid, in Putin rejoinder

Susan Rice, a White House adviser, tests positive for the coronavirus

Globe opinion writer Abdallah Fayyad’s ‘Future-Proofing the Presidency’ series named finalist for Pulitzer Prize

Nation

Young Thug, Atlanta rap star, is arrested on gang-related charges

Fugitive inmate captured after manhunt, ex-jail officer dead

‘Dire’ fire conditions persist in Southwest, as blazes grow

World

Putin marks Victory Day with little to show for 11-week war

Zelensky rebuts Putin’s Victory Day speech in new video

No end in sight for Ukraine war as Putin hails Victory Day

opinion

Boston’s ignominious record of disrespecting free speech

‘Philip Guston Now,’ finally

Parting nod to retiring crossword creators: 8 letters for gratitude, starts with T

lifestyle

A group of Milton moms started a rock band during the pandemic. Now, they’re performing on Kelly Clarkson’s show.

Provincetown International Film Festival announces Jenny Slate and Bowen Yang are part of 2022 lineup

Seaport to host an open-air market for four weekends this summer

food & dining

Favorite restaurants (old and new) in Boston

Beat Brew Hall reopens in Harvard Square; R.F. O’Sullivan & Son returns to Somerville

9 of the best rooftop bars and restaurants around Boston

travel

Welcome back to Boston

Hidden (in plain sight): Boston’s secret spaces

Where to eat brunch in Boston

Arts

‘Rights Along the Shore’ probes painful history of segregation and swimming

Boston Children’s Museum celebrates trans children’s dreams in new exhibit

Are we ready to look at ‘Philip Guston Now’?

Books

‘Young Rich Widows’: This Providence-based thriller has a twist of its own

Stealing back what’s been stolen in ‘Portrait of a Thief’

Seeing where the wild things are in ‘The Lioness’

Movies

Ric Parnell, real drummer in a famous fake band, dies at 70

Can I learn to love Doctor Strange?

Building a house and ‘Building a Bridge’

Television

A group of Milton moms started a rock band during the pandemic. Now, they’re performing on Kelly Clarkson’s show.

This week’s TV: ‘This Is Us’ gets ready to go, Claire Danes returns, and the Kids in the Hall reunite

SNL addresses Roe v. Wade as Benedict Cumberbatch hosts

music

Will this Winchester songwriter win the $20k Lennon grand prize? That’s up to Bob Weir, Flea, and Sheila E.

A group of Milton moms started a rock band during the pandemic. Now, they’re performing on Kelly Clarkson’s show.

Ric Parnell, real drummer in a famous fake band, dies at 70

Theater/Dance

First staged in the Berkshires, Billy Crystal’s ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ nominated for top Tony Award

Select list of nominees for 2022 Tony Awards

Livestream: Nominations announced for the 2022 Tony Awards

globe local

Police seek suspect in attempted kidnapping in Burlington

Methuen man convicted of child rape who fled trial arrested in Maine

How everyone can become the Belle of the ball

Obituaries

Ric Parnell, real drummer in a famous fake band, dies at 70

Dr. Waldo L. Fielding, who wrote of pre-Roe v. Wade’s medical horrors, dies at 100

Mickey Gilley, country music star whose club inspired ‘Urban Cowboy,’ dies at 86