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Judge orders Trump to pay $110,000 fine, says he’ll drop contempt finding if court’s conditions are met

A New York judge said he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions, including paying $110,000 in fines.

Moderna CFO out one day after starting, due to probe at former employer

Moderna chief financial officer Jorge Gomez left the COVID-19 vaccine maker after just one day following an internal investigation at his former employer.

Legendary WCVB chief meteorologist Harvey Leonard announces retirement; he will step away from daily role
In a statement, WCVB said Leonard will step away from his daily role beginning May 25 but will continue as chief meteorologist emeritus beginning in the fall where he will contribute to “severe weather and climate coverage important to our community.”

More low-income students gain access to Boston’s exam schools after admission policy changes

3,996 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. 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.
Mass. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, but experts think we may be nearing the peak Northampton reinstates school mask mandate following increase in COVID-19 cases

‘It’s not working fast enough.’ Heartbreak, drugs, and crime persist at Mass. and Cass, leaving neighbors asking, ‘What’s next?’

The Wu administration cleared the area of ramshackle shelters in January, and connected scores of people to services, but the knotty problems of addiction and mental illness persist.
US overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says

Federal inspectors are swooping in to examine the beleaguered T — and the scrutiny may not end there

“This is unprecedented, unheard of,” said Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, of the federal inspection. “It speaks to the gravity of the situation. This is receivership in all but name. Maybe that’s what the T needs.”
RI POLITICS

Advocates renew call for suicide prevention barriers on R.I. bridges after latest incident

Three people have jumped from the Newport Pell Bridge in the past three months, underscoring the urgent need for action, Bridging the Gap for Healing and Safety co-founder says.
Opinion
Joan Vennochi

The lieutenant governor’s race and how running for office really works

Political coverage is all about who is up in the polls and who has the most money — and one affects the other.
IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

My friends the political prisoners
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers respond to an antisemitic incident with advice from personal experience
IDEAS | BRENDAN SCHNEIDERMAN

To fix the Supreme Court, randomly choose new justices for every case
Joan Vennochi

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church
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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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
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Natick couple, eBay fail to settle lawsuit over bizarre harassment
Ina and David Steiner will proceed with their lawsuit against eBay after mediation efforts failed. The couple say they were emotionally and psychologically tortured in 2019 by the company's employees.

‘This can’t happen’: Plymouth in uproar over possible plan for radioactive waste
At the decommissioned Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Plymouth, 1 million gallons of radioactive waste water languish in a pool. Residents are fearful that Holtec, the company responsible for cleaning up the site, will opt for what seems to be the cheapest option: dumping it all into Cape Cod Bay.

Larry Edelman
Inflation will abate. Just don’t hold your breath.
The growth in consumer prices may have peaked, but there’s a long way to go before we’re back to normal.

US inflation hit 8.3 percent last month but slows from 40-year high

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was icon of Palestinian coverage
The network called Ms. Abu Akleh “the face of Al Jazeera in Palestine.”

Ukrainians stop Russian gas at one hub, underlining risk to supply
Meanwhile, a Kremlin-installed official in a southern region seized by Russian troops said the area will ask Moscow to annex it.

Candidate for auditor says she would subpoena state agencies. Can she?
Not really. “We don’t have subpoena authority,” the current auditor, Suzanne M. Bump, told the Globe.

The Globe turns 150

150 years of The Boston Globe
Scenes from a century and a half, as covered by the Boston Globe.

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How do we offer guests a drink when hosting, without drinking ourselves

Plus: A question about whether it’s OK to reveal a family secret.

Two North Carolina beach houses collapse into ocean in one day
The unoccupied homes on the seashore of Rodanthe, N.C., collapsed into the ocean on Tuesday — and officials warned that more may follow “in the near future.”

Man ordered held without bail on murder charge in fatal shooting of former girlfriend in Falmouth
A 23-year-old man was held without bail at his arraignment Wednesday on charges alleging he fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in Falmouth on Tuesday, according to legal filings.

Forecast | Dave Epstein
As warm weather establishes itself, so does a bit of a dry spell
The lack of rain just means there’s a lot of pollen in the air in Greater Boston and you may notice it’s a little dusty. But if you’re a gardener, whether you’re trying to start a lawn or a bunch of seeds, it’s been really quite difficult.

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Culture & Lifestyle

American Repertory Theater to present ‘Life of Pi’ during its 2022-23 season

Johan Lenox’s adult angst, with beats and strings

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

Al Franken is taking comedy seriously again

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Top Spots to Live in Greater Boston in 2022

A guide to 36 Greater Boston communities where demand — and prices — are surging.

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

IDEAS | BRENDAN SCHNEIDERMAN

To fix the Supreme Court, randomly choose new justices for every case
Joan Vennochi

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church
JEFF JACOBY

The trade deficit is up again. No worries.
EDITORIAL

Illegal voting latest Baker license bill red herring
Jack Leslie and Micho Spring

In Ukraine, truth and transparency disrupt Russia’s cloak and dagger
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YVONNE ABRAHAM

The end of Roe? The GOP wants to change the subject.

Anyway, the cataclysmic leak was last week’s GOP outrage. This week’s is all about the protesters gathering outside the homes of Alito and other justices likely to end Roe.

Candidate for auditor says she would subpoena state agencies. Can she?

Not really. “We don’t have subpoena authority,” the current auditor, Suzanne M. Bump, told the Globe.
THE GREAT DIVIDE

More low-income students gain access to Boston’s exam schools after admission policy changes

The introduction of the bonus points has been widely embraced by civil rights advocates and many parents who contend that it helps level the playing field for applicants who don’t have the financial means for test prep and who tend not perform as well on standardized tests.

3,996 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. 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.

Sports

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Live updates: Robert Williams is out for Bucks-Celtics Game 5 at TD Garden

The Celtics will look to gain a 3-2 edge in their playoff series. We're offering live updates and analysis from TD Garden. Follow along.
NHL Roundup

Oilers’ Darnell Nurse suspended one game for head-butting Danault

Nurse will miss Game 6 of Edmonton's series against Los Angeles on Thursday.
Sports Log

Ex-kicker Josh Lambo sues Jaguars, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace

Lambo is seeking more than $3.5 million in lost salary and damages for emotional distress caused by Jacksonville's former coach.
baseball notebook

Gleyber Torres carries Yankees on his back in win over Blue Jays
High school boys' hockey

Dan Shine retires after 43 years as boys’ hockey coach at Arlington Catholic
College lacrosse

‘We had a vision’: How the Boston University men’s lacrosse team became a national contender

Business

Moderna CFO lasts one day on job after probe at former company

Moderna’s chief financial officer stepped down just one day after starting his new job, becoming the latest high-ranking executive to leave the Covid-19 vaccine maker as it faces questions about its long-term growth.
THE FINE PRINT

Most Mass. auto insurers raise rates

Two of the largest auto insurers in Massachusetts, MAPFRE and Liberty Mutual, have increased their rates for policyholders by 3 percent. MAPFRE's rate change was called "excessive" in a December letter from the Office of Attorney General Maura Healey.

US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
Larry Edelman

Inflation will abate. Just don’t hold your breath.
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PERSPECTIVE

What age should kids start doing chores? Younger than they do now.
COOKING

Recipes: With the right fillings, flatbreads make a satisfying meal

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

Advocates renew call for suicide prevention barriers on R.I. bridges after latest incident

Legendary WCVB chief meteorologist Harvey Leonard announces retirement; he will step away from daily role

‘We can change the story’: Hummingbird Books takes flight in Chestnut Hill

sports

Bob Ryan discussed his new book and why he’s kept score at baseball games since 1977

Game 31: Red Sox at Braves lineups and notes

Undefeated girls’ lacrosse power Westwood’s defense should no longer be overlooked

business

‘This can’t happen’: Plymouth in uproar over possible plan for radioactive waste

Return-to-office plans unravel as workers rebel in tight job market

Luz retiring from restaurant group

politics

Senate fails to advance bill codifying abortion access into federal law

See how each senator voted on advancing a federal abortion access bill

Judge ready to release Trump from contempt finding

Nation

Democrats’ bid to secure Roe v. Wade falls to GOP-led filibuster

Trump wanted to court-martial prominent retired officers, book says

3,996 confirmed cases and 7 deaths. See the latest COVID-19 data from Mass.

World

Long after blockade, Canada’s truckers have a political champion

To keep Putin and his oligarchs afloat, it takes a system

Ukrainians stop Russian gas at one hub, underlining risk to supply

opinion

Mass. is flush with cash, so now what?

By overturning Roe, the Supreme Court delivers for the Catholic Church

Crypto can be a driver for racial equity

lifestyle

Boston-based PRX clinches Pulitzer for audio reporting

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

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

food & dining

Where to eat dollar oysters around Boston

Recipe: Vegetarians at your graduation party will love these fun, sheet-pan cauliflower quesadillas

Recipe: A platter of grilled chicken breasts with fresh mint salsa verde will wow your party guests

travel

Welcome back to Boston

An independent bookstore tour through Boston

A frugal guy spends a day on the cheap in Boston

Arts

6 art-school stars from around Boston to watch in 2022

Can art inspire environmental action?

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

Books

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

‘Metropolis,’ set in Boston, centers around 6 characters and a storage facility

In ‘Fly Girl,’ R.I. author Ann Hood remembers her life as a flight attendant in the 1970s

Movies

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

‘Operation Mincemeat’: When a dead man told a tale, a very important one

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

Television

Podcast goes behind the scenes at ‘SNL’

‘If you have a problem ... take it up with me.’ Rick Riordan blasts racist backlash over ‘Percy Jackson’ casting

Hulu’s ‘Conversations with Friends’ searches for something to say

music

For fiddle virtuoso Darol Anger, Mr. Sun has long been a bright spot

Boston classical station CRB aims for ‘a sense of discovery’ — and it’s attracting new ears

Johan Lenox’s adult angst, with beats and strings

Theater/Dance

American Repertory Theater to present ‘Life of Pi’ during its 2022-23 season

Boogie on down to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for the free ‘Let’s Dance Boston!,’ May 11-15

Al Franken is taking comedy seriously again

globe local

‘We can change the story’: Hummingbird Books takes flight in Chestnut Hill

Concert raises money for Newton Food Pantry, Community Freedge

NewMo lifts mask mandate, in line with federal transportation guidelines

Obituaries

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was icon of Palestinian coverage

Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier, who played 14 NBA seasons, dies at 73

Leonid Kravchuk, independent Ukraine’s first president, dies