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Baker hopes to launch phase one of Massachusetts reopening plan ?around May 18?

Governor Charlie Baker on Monday offered a broad outline of what reopening Massachusetts would look like, warning the process would be gradual and could face heavy revisions should the novel coronavirus again run rampant.
These are the four phases Mass. will use to reopen its economy Read the safety standards workplaces must implement once allowed to reopen

Watch: Trump abruptly ends briefing after contentious exchanges

President Donald Trump abruptly ended his White House news conference Monday following combative exchanges with reporters Weijia Jiang of CBS News and Kaitlan Collins of CNN.
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Black restaurant owners in Boston want to see relief on the menu
Restaurants owned by immigrants, Black people, and other people of color have historically struggled to get business loans, liquor licenses, and contracts. Now, COVID-19 is amplifying the inequities in how those businesses will stay open.

Opinion

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Boston Infectious Disease Specialists

Boston infectious disease experts: Don?t reopen Massachusetts too quickly
Bina Venkataraman

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The ME was already on the scene, but from what Marsh had told Zack, the ME wasn?t going to be much help until he?d gotten the results of his toxicology reports.

Binge the first half of 'The Mechanic'

We're getting deep into "The Mechanic," Ben Mezrich's fictional tour of Boston. The board is set. The characters are coming into focus. And blood has been spilled. Join now to get in on the rest of the action.

Comfort Zone

There?s no music on this playlist, just laughs

Quick and easy asparagus recipes

When a TV show makes a bad first impression

Norfolk Aggie shares its bounty

Is infertility treatment essential during a pandemic? Depends on who you ask

For women hoping to become pregnant, the prospect of putting off infertility treatments during the pandemic is excruciating, and ? some doctors say ? could potentially make it more difficult for them to ultimately have a child.

Anti-Defamation League reports 114 recorded anti-Semitic incidents in Mass.

For the third straight year, the number of anti-Semitic incidents reported in Massachusetts in 2019, including the desecration of a Fall River cemetery and the arson of two Chabad houses, were in the triple digits, the Anti-Defamation League said Tuesday.

Cambridge man?s search for justice for brother slain in Australia results in arrest

The death of Scott Johnson, who was gay, was initially dismissed as a suicide. Three years ago, the case was reclassified as a hate crime.

Disney to make filmed version of ?Hamilton? streamable in July
The Walt Disney Company said Tuesday it will put the live capture of Lin-Manuel Miranda?s show on Disney TV Plus starting on July 3. It had been slated to be in movie theaters in October, 2021.

Chad Finn
Don?t worry, we?ll still be seeing an awful lot of Tom Brady this season
With five prime-time games and four others in the late-afternoon slot on Boston's Fox channel, Brady and his new team will have plenty of TV exposure this season. 3 hours ago

Ben Volin opens the mailbag to answer your Patriots questions
Readers seem to be very skeptical about the quarterback situation and the draft, but their concerns may be overstated.

Tom Brady disputes report of ?deteriorating relationship? with Josh McDaniels

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Nonprofits see big drop in fund-raising while demand for services rise

The decisions of two nonprofits show the difficult tradeoffs that donors and benefactors have to weigh as they try to funnel help to people in need.

Wuhan to test whole city of 11 million as new COVID-19 cases emerge

Wuhan has ordered officials to test its entire population of 11 million people after the central Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began reported new infections for the first time since its lockdown was lifted.

Encore guests, employees must wear masks when casino reopens
Massachusetts casinos don't know when they'll be able to open their doors, but they're planning ahead.

Except for UMass Medical Center, major hospitals in state show steady decline in COVID-19 patients over the past week

New data shows overall hospitalizations in the state were flat from the previous day, and down 12 percent from a week earlier

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With schools and daycares closed, it?s sometimes older siblings who are watching young children

It?s a common scenario affecting countless teenagers across the city and state, as more parents juggle a full schedule with limited childcare support. And with schools and daycare centers now closed this academic year, child care responsibilities will play a determining role in which students can forge full speed ahead virtually, and which ones fall behind.

For hospitals, the coronavirus crisis extends deep into their finances
As the coronavirus pandemic begins to slowly abate in Massachusetts, hospitals are confronting the full breadth of the devastation it has wreaked on not only their patients, but their finances.

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Rhode Island

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Businesses on Federal Hill are using the crisis as an opportunity to re-imagine one of Rhode Island?s premier restaurant districts.

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Amid COVID-19, Newton mayor proposes budget that defers ?investments and initiatives?
The budget for the coming fiscal year defers many projects and programs, continues furloughs for some part-time workers, but avoids layoffs for permanent full-time city and school employees.

Mansfield man arrested after allegedly threatening person; police find machine gun in his home

A Mansfield man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he allegedly made threats involving a firearm at his home, where police later found drugs, a machine gun, and other firearms, Mansfield Police said in a statement.

CDC: Coronavirus death stats in New York City ?likely? underestimate lethal impact of disease

As of Monday morning, New York City officials had reported 14,928 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths in the city, along with 5,128 probable COVID-19 fatalities. The site was reporting 183,662 total infections in New York City, including an estimated 48,706 hospitalizations.

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Police in Australia have arrested a suspect in the killing of Scott Johnson

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Readers seem to be very skeptical about the quarterback situation and the draft, but their concerns may be overstated.

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Don?t worry, we?ll still be seeing an awful lot of Tom Brady this season

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In Senate testimony, Fauci warns of premature reopening of economy
Fauci is among the health experts testifying Tuesday to a Senate panel. His testimony comes as President Trump is praising states that are reopening after the prolonged lock-down aimed at controlling the virus? spread.

Nonprofits see big drop in fund-raising while demand for services rise
The decisions of two nonprofits show the difficult tradeoffs that donors and benefactors have to weigh as they try to funnel help to people in need.

Virus unleashes wave of fraud in US amid fear and scarcity

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Marijuana dispensaries want provisions put in place during coronavirus pandemic to stay
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sports

Tom Brady disputes report of ?deteriorating relationship? with Josh McDaniels

Patriots reportedly reach deal with rookie TE Dalton Keene

This is no time for baseball players and owners to haggle over pay, and other thoughts

metro

Amid COVID-19, Newton mayor proposes budget that defers ?investments and initiatives?

Mansfield man arrested after allegedly threatening person; police find machine gun in his home

CDC: Coronavirus death stats in New York City ?likely? underestimate lethal impact of disease

Nation

Fauci to testify before Senate today, will deliver a stark warning about reopening

Black restaurant owners in Boston want to see relief on the menu

White House?s mask requirement won?t apply to Trump

World

Italian woman returns home after 18-month African kidnapping

Taliban say they don?t have missing US contractor

Citing virus, Iran says it?s ready for prisoner swap with US

politics

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White House?s mask requirement won?t apply to Trump

Ahead of protest Thursday, Michigan commission says it will keep studying proposal to ban guns from Capitol building

business

In Senate testimony, Fauci warns of premature reopening of economy

Nonprofits see big drop in fund-raising while demand for services rise

Virus unleashes wave of fraud in US amid fear and scarcity

lifestyle

How the coronavirus melted a gelato shop owner?s dreams

Kelly?s Roast Beef keeps its eye on expansion despite coronavirus challenges

The Kowloon hopes to add a drive-in movie theater and carhop service this summer

marijuana

San Francisco gives alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana to people dealing with addiction while isolating

Marijuana dispensaries want provisions put in place during coronavirus pandemic to stay

Top Vermont lawmaker says legal marijuana sales bill will be taken up after coronavirus response

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Kamala Harris poses pitfalls to Biden as potential VP pick

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Kelly?s Roast Beef keeps its eye on expansion despite coronavirus challenges

The Kowloon hopes to add a drive-in movie theater and carhop service this summer

Douglass Williams named one of Food & Wine?s 10 Best New Chefs in America

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Crane Beach, World?s End, and more reopening May 19, the Trustees say

Virtual tours in Connecticut and a new bikeway in Maine

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Chapter 13: ?Ring the Bell!?

Chapter 12: Flights of fancy

Movies

How John Krasinski has rewired our engagement with celebrity

In ?How to Build a Girl,? Beanie Feldstein is not-so-sweet 16

Drive-in theaters, such a part of past moviegoing, may have a special role in the pandemic present

Television

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music

Jordan Hall will remain off-limits for concert rentals until June 2021

When Little Richard gave up rock 'n' roll for Jesus

Andre Harrell helped kick in the door for the culture

Theater/Dance

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?Parade,? ?The Stone? each grab three Elliot Norton awards in a virtual ceremony

With ?Home Office,? a Boston couple concocts a workplace comedy from their tiny apartment

globe local

Amid COVID-19, Newton mayor proposes budget that defers ?investments and initiatives?

Newton District Court judge was targeted for federal prosecution by Trump Administration, her lawyer charges

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Obituaries

A league of her own: Women?s sports pioneer Mary Pratt dies at 101

Andre Harrell, executive who bridged hip-hop and R&B, dies at 59

Ron Hutson, whose reporting illuminated Boston?s race relations, dies at 72 of coronavirus