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Ukrainians fleeing war seek refuge in Massachusetts

Ukrainians fleeing the war are being helped in myriad, grass-roots ways. Some are being housed in volunteers' homes around the Boston area; others have received help from churches and already established Ukrainian communities.

Massachusetts lawmaker joins Pelosi’s surprise trip to Ukraine

In 2020, Biden was a political juggernaut in Massachusetts. A new poll shows voters have soured on him. A lot.
Just 46 percent of registered Massachusetts voters say they approve of the job Biden is doing as president, with about the same proportion giving him a thumbs down, according to a new Suffolk University/Boston Globe survey.

Read the full results of the Suffolk/Globe poll

Half of Mass. residents back public transit mask mandate, 41 percent against, new Suffolk/Globe poll finds

Mass. residents narrowly oppose allowing driver’s licenses for people without legal immigration status, poll finds

As governor’s race comes into focus, it’s Maura Healey’s moment, new Suffolk/Globe poll finds

‘We belong here. We have a place here.’ Artist Wen-ti Tsen brings his vision to Chinatown

For more than 30 years, Wen-ti Tsen has been making art that pays homage to Chinatown’s century and a half history as a working-class immigrant enclave. Now, at 86, the artist is embarking on his most ambitious project yet.

Boston and Hangzhou, China, celebrate sister city pact

The two cities first signed a sister city agreement in 1982, and the day was marked Sunday by a cultural celebration that featured a traditional lion’s dance and an exchanging of gifts.

‘Our presence continues to be revolutionary’: 200th anniversary of Boston’s incorporation

On May 1, 1822, Boston officially became a city — no longer governed by a collection of residents, but a mayor and a city council.
Just as 19th-century antislavery publications reframed and amplified the quest for abolition, The Emancipator centers critical voices, debates, and evidence-based opinion to reframe the national conversation on racial equity and hasten a more racially just society.
Black wealth series | Part 2

Black grads aren’t making bad decisions about student loan debt

It’s the loans that are the bad idea.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Many questions remain in the case of former Boston police union leader Patrick Rose

After a plea deal, Rose will serve at least 10 years in prison. But the public deserves more answers around who at the Boston Police knew what, and when, regarding Rose’s criminal behavior.
IDEAS | ARJUN V.K. SHARMA

The 2,000-year-old practice that saved me
EDITORIAL

Boston’s police watchdog has real teeth. It’s time to use them.
JEFF JACOBY

Canceling student debt will make things worse
RENÉE GRAHAM

Student loan forgiveness is a savvy political move — and the right thing to do
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NOTE: Mass DPH releases data Monday-Friday. Fully vaccinated means Mass. residents with 2 doses of Moderna/Pfizer vaccine or a dose of J&J. Boosters include Pfizer or Moderna. Mass. population of 6,892,503 is used to calculate vaccination percentages. SOURCE: Mass. Dept. of Public Health
The Globe turns 150

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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NFL DRAFT
Meet the Patriots’ 2022 NFL Draft class
New England picked up some reinforcements on the offensive line, and the fastest running back and wide receiver in the draft.

Boston police identify victim of fatal Roxbury shooting
David Wood, 51, of Boston, was fatally shot last week during a daytime shooting near the Trotter Elementary School, Boston police said Sunday.

Kevin Paul Dupont | On hockey
Bruins need to boost their ‘inside game’ to challenge Hurricanes
"It’s what you need in the playoffs,” said No. 3 center Charlie Coyle.

Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark to get the start in Game 1 against Hurricanes

Wu says city to step in, provide support for children allegedly responsible for attacks
The children, some of whom are as young as 11 years old, are allegedly responsible for attacks in Boston Common, Downtown Crossing, and a McDonald’s restaurant in Roxbury.

Brush fire burns 16 acres in Blue Hills Reservation
More than a dozen fire departments responded to the fire that was reported around 1 p.m. Sunday and was not extinguished until about 8:15 p.m., a Milton fire official said.

TV CRITIC'S CORNER
Julia Garner puts the accent on versatility
Emmy-winning actress portrays very different characters in “Ozark” and “Inventing Anna.”

In ‘Inventing Anna,’ actress Alexis Floyd doesn’t steal the money but steals the show

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How to Boston While Black Summit appeals to city natives, newcomers

The underlying goal of the first-annual How to Boston While Black Summit, organizer Sheena Collier said, was to connect participants “to information, to job opportunities, to opportunities to just really be a part of Boston.”

ADRIAN WALKER
Holyoke Soldiers’ Home deaths are an enduring tragedy
The tragedy and travesty at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home — in which 76 military veterans lost their lives to COVID — stands as one of this state’s most chilling losses in the pandemic.

HOMELESSNESS
He and his young family were once homeless. Now he works for the agency that helped them.
The tower manager of Crossroads Rhode Island knows exactly what it’s like to have no where to go. “You’re in this situation that you never thought you’d be in,” he said.

Lawmakers see ‘rapidly closing window’ to reform a 19th-century law that fueled the insurrection
Can Congress put new safeguards in place to save American democracy from another insurrection attempt — this one perhaps successful? The clock might be running out.

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Culture & Lifestyle

ART REVIEW

The MFA recast artist Philip Guston amid a nationwide racial reckoning — here’s the result

Could buying an old movie theater be the perfect retirement gig? This Lincoln couple is about to find out.
COMMENTARY

I fell in love with classical music thanks to video games

In Boston, the craft of film projection is staging a bit of a cultural comeback

Special Projects

Spotlight Team investigation

Unfinished Justice

The state’s high court in 2017 struck down a murder law that had condemned men who never killed to die behind bars. But what about those already facing that dire penalty? They are waiting.

Into the Red: How the Globe will cover climate change

To report on the most pressing issue of our time, the Globe’s climate team is expanding and rethinking its coverage.
Jeneé Osterheldt

A Beautiful Resistance

Black joy, Black lives, as celebrated by culture columnist Jeneé Osterheldt.

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

The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

MARCELA GARCÍA

What took so long for BPS to act on Mission Hill School?
EDITORIAL

Blueprint for a coup comes into focus
EDITORIAL

Robinson Lalin’s family deserves answers about the Red Line accident that killed him — and compassion, too
SCOT LEHIGH

Observations from a Tocquevillian tour of post-pandemic America
IDEAS | STEPHANIE INVERSO

The real way to read an atlas
IDEAS | CHARLES M. SENNOTT

The story of their lives

Metro

INNOVATORS Q&A

This bag designer is coming out with an eco-conscious line

He’s honed in on his style over the last 20 years, and it’s not uncommon to see his bags held by celebrities.

‘Our presence continues to be revolutionary’: 200th anniversary of Boston’s incorporation

On May 1, 1822, Boston officially became a city — no longer governed by a collection of residents, but a mayor and a city council.

Boston and Hangzhou, China, celebrate sister city pact

The two cities first signed a sister city agreement in 1982, and the day was marked Sunday by a cultural celebration that featured a traditional lion’s dance and an exchanging of gifts.

Kathleen Casavant, former highest-ranking woman in state’s unions, dies at 70

“Labor is my family,” she said in 1998. “It’s not just a job, it’s my life.”

Sports

Adam Himmelsbach | Instant Analysis

Celtics faced a whole new challenge in the Bucks’ defense in Game 1 loss, and other observations

The Celtics shot just 33.3 percent from the field against a swarming Bucks defense on Sunday.
NASCAR

Rain postpones NASCAR Cup race at Dover to Monday

NASCAR faced a tight window to reach the halfway mark needed for an official race, and opted to fire the engines again at noon Monday. Hendrick Motorsports teammates Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott will start 1-2.
NBA NOTEBOOK

No Draymond Green, no problem as Warriors overcome adversity to edge Grizzlies in Game 1

This was a rematch with role reversals from the 2015 semifinal the Warriors won as the younger team with Memphis led by experienced vets.
BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

Yankees run win streak to nine behind two more Aaron Judge home runs
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown must rise to semifinals occasion if Celtics have any hopes of turning series around
NBA Eastern Conference semifinals | Game 1: Bucks-Celtics

Forget the triple-double, a freak dunk on a self-pass off the backboard was the highlight of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s day

Business

New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased

New Zealand welcomed tourists from the US, Canada, Britain, Japan, and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years Monday after dropping most of its remaining pandemic border restrictions.

Ukraine city awaits 1st evacuees from Mariupol steel plant

A first group of civilians trapped for weeks inside a steel plant in Mariupol under Russian siege was expected to reach a Ukrainian-controlled city on Monday, as a new attempt was launched to allow people sheltering elsewhere in the city to leave.

EU energy ministers meet to discuss Russian gas, sanctions
INNOVATORS Q&A

This bag designer is coming out with an eco-conscious line

magazine
Summer Travel

From rock climbing to race car driving, let an expert be your guide for a New England adventure

Summer Travel

A great time to visit Amherst is after the students clear out

LOVE LETTERS

I can’t tell if my boss wants to date me or if she’s just flirty
COOKING

Recipes: A brunch menu to impress mom on Mother’s Day

metro

Ukrainians fleeing war seek refuge in Massachusetts

‘We belong here. We have a place here.’ Artist Wen-ti Tsen brings his vision to Chinatown

Want to buy a house on Cape Cod? Better hurry!

sports

Jon Rahm claims one-shot victory in Mexico Open

Celtics get a hard reminder from defending champion Bucks in Game 1 loss

Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark to get the start in Game 1 against Hurricanes

business

2 people rescued 50 hours after China building collapse

Evacuations under way in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine

Pelosi, in surprise Kyiv trip, vows US support ‘until the fight is done’

politics

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia

Massachusetts lawmaker joins Pelosi’s surprise trip to Ukraine

Read the full results of the Suffolk/Globe poll

Nation

Met Gala returns to traditional spot on first Monday in May

Strong winds keep fueling New Mexico wildfire

Loss of pandemic aid stresses hospitals that treat the uninsured

World

New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased

Ukraine city awaits 1st evacuees from Mariupol steel plant

Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry

opinion

Baker’s bid to boost housing runs into wall of cities and towns

Consider this: Panel discussions around Boston, April 30 - May 6

What took so long for BPS to act on Mission Hill School?

lifestyle

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

Where to celebrate 2022 Independent Bookstore Day in Greater Boston

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with these 7 Boston-area spring events

food & dining

Therapist Sarah Harmon led a primal mom-scream at the height of Omicron. Now, she’s ushering in a season for healing.

In a new location, Hei La Moon lives on

Serafina Seaport replaces Babbo; Eva moves into the former Cafeteria space

travel

These 3 New England beaches were named among the best in the US by Travel + Leisure

A Brutalist beauty, the power of picture books, and an intimate Alaskan cruise

Chef Spike Mendelsohn’s recipe for a great trip includes margaritas, plenty of sleep, and his GoPro camera

Arts

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

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

In Rixy’s world, cardboard beats canvas and the femmes are fierce

Books

Exposing mysteries of a small seaside town in ‘Vigil Harbor’

Reading when you’re looking for a challenge

Money, legacy, family, and lies all matters of ‘Trust’

Movies

Willing ourselves to see; looking back at Marilyn Monroe; and listening to John Wayne Gacy

In Boston, the craft of film projection is staging a bit of a cultural comeback

In ‘Petite Maman,’ a small-scale tale of childhood shifts into a fairy tale of sorts

Television

Julia Garner puts the accent on versatility

James Corden’s decision to step down opens door to diversify late-night TV time slot

Creative opening sequences give shows a head start

music

BSO closes out Symphony Hall season with a hometown special

Streaming station Oh, Hello Boston plays homegrown music past and present, 24/7

I fell in love with classical music thanks to video games

Theater/Dance

Even the oldest work on Alvin Ailey’s programs feels contemporary

World premieres from William Forsythe and Jorma Elo highlight Boston Ballet’s ‘MINDscape’ program

After a three-year absence, Alvin Ailey returns to Boston April 28-May 1

globe local

Newburyport teen granted environmental wish

Former State Police head and three others violated ethics law by altering arrest report for judge’s daughter, Ethics Commission alleges

Making it safe for kids to take the plunge

Obituaries

Kathleen Casavant, former highest-ranking woman in state’s unions, dies at 70

Literary agent, editor, and much more, Jill Kneerim dies at 83

Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76