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DeSantis descends on Iowa, aiming to lure Trump voters

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was greeted by a crowded casino ballroom of Iowans eager to get an in-person look at the potential presidential contender.

After T slowdown, more questions about track safety
The MBTA ordered speed restrictions on subway lines after managers realized they could not say whether corrective actions were taken following a safety inspection of train tracks conducted in February.

Beth Teitell: Out of an ‘abundance of caution’ the MBTA should slow trains further — to zero miles per hour

Maine college goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus

The campus of Colby College, a liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine, was put on lockdown early Saturday morning after a shot was fired in a student housing complex during what one student called a massive annual party.

NH state representative arrested after video shows him yelling at plow driver
Jeffrey Greeson, 51, a Republican lawmaker from Wentworth, was charged Friday with disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, and simple assault, New Hampshire State Police said. He was released on personal recognizance and is due back in court in May.

Three Boston public pools to reopen as Wu introduces youth-focused initiative
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday that the city this year will reopen three community center pools in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan that were closed due to staffing shortages and facility renovations.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

New England dodges a storm Saturday but another system poses a threat for next week

Fifth man is sentenced in gang rape of teenage girl in Providence

The Wellesley branch of Silicon Valley Bank was closed on Friday after regulators took control of the California-based financial institution.

‘This hit like a ton of bricks’: Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank ripple across Boston tech scene

Startups and investors who depended on SVB face the reality that their accounts are frozen after the California-based bank, a key player in the tech economy, was seized by regulators.

Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash SVB China venture says operations have been stable, independent

Opinion | BRIAN MCGRORY

The little boots inside Lindsay Clancy’s house make clear none of it makes any sense at all
A photo of the boots arrived on my phone one night last week, part of a batch of more than two dozen pictures of the inside of the Clancy’s house taken a few days after the children’s deaths.

Are chatbots useful tools, game changers, or a threat to democracy? All of the above, AI experts say.
The tech industry may be moving too fast to be able to distinguish between safe uses and dangerous applications, according to experts in AI and security.

At 80, Doris Kearns Goodwin has a whole new life
The famed historian lives in a condo in the city and hangs out with illustrious pals at the ’Quin, as she works on a different kind of book.

Joe Mazzulla is approaching his first postseason as a head coach.

Seven thoughts on the Celtics, and why we need to start talking about load management

It may well mean ceding the No. 1 seed to the Bucks, but it is paramount for the Celtics to be as physically ready for the playoff grind as possible.

Devin McCourty walks away from the NFL with three Super Bowl championship rings.

Patriots safety Devin McCourty announces his retirement after 13 seasons

McCourty, who turns 36 in August, was lauded by coach Bill Belichick for his leadership on and off the field.

Tell us: What do you think is next for Devin McCourty? ‘I couldn’t be happier for Devin:’ Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft, and others around NFL laud Devin McCourty upon retirement Patriots release Jake Bailey, one of the NFL’s highest-paid punters, after four seasons

"You don’t know what’s going to happen," says Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom. "I think this is going to be a fun team.”

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Keeping Chaim Bloom’s optimism in perspective, and other thoughts

Clubhouse karma and stunning success in spring games have emboldened some about the Red Sox' prospects, but even Bloom offers no guarantees.

Opinion

Boston, MA - 11/5/2020: A Boston police officer watches over the scene at Codman Square where a Boston Fire truck had driven into a Bank of America branch in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, MA on November 04, 2020.

Boston’s police watchdog should be doing more

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency has been off to a slow start since it was established in 2020. It needs to make better use of its investigative authority.

IDEAS | ERIC BEALL

Beautiful ruins: What about those 1 euro houses in Italy?

IDEAS | MARY ZIEGLER

Did a 21st-century pharmacy really just cave to the threat of a 19th-century antiabortion law?

Fox News and Tucker Carlson’s big lies

As Congress mulls permanent daylight saving time, the Bay State should signal it’s ready

Thumbnail for Health Equity Tour of Hayti in Durham, North Carolina.

The Emancipator

Health Equity Tour: Durham’s Hayti Neighborhood

Once one of the most vibrant Black business districts in America, Durham’s Hayti neighborhood was dismantled by urban renewal efforts. Despite challenges, its residents haven’t given up on the promise that Hayti represents.

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Special reports

photo illustration of David Sabatini. photo by Jonathan Wiggs /Globe Staff

Spotlight Report: Fate and the fallen star

Boston, MA—12/14/2022 - Commuters wait for the T to arrive at Ruggles Station. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

Members of the 2001 Patriots team that won the franchise’s first title.

Darkness on the edge of the Patriots dynasty

More recent News

Boy arrested after allegedly stealing car, crashing into a home in Stoneham
A boy from Woburn was taken into custody Friday after he and a few other juveniles allegedly stole a car in Winchester, fled from police and eventually crashed into a home in Stoneham, authorities said.

Man convicted of killing Kristin Smart gets 25 years to life
The man convicted of killing Kristin Smart, who vanished from a California college campus more than 25 years ago, was sentenced Friday to 25 years to life in prison.

An old horse rescued by MSCPA adopted by a long ago owner
Merlin, a 34-year-old American Paint horse, was rescued from an alleged abusive owner on Martha's Vineyard. He was recently adopted by one of his first owners, who has taken him to her Ohio farm.

Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, to testify before grand jury next week, sources say
The Manhattan district attorney’s office has already questioned at least seven other people before the grand jury hearing evidence about the hush money deal, potentially making Michael Cohen the last witness.

What we know about the potential indictment of Donald Trump

Roslindale man, 19, was racing in lead up to fatal crash on I-93 in Braintree, State Police say

Hedweens Quetant was allegedly racing another vehicle on I-93 in Braintree the night of Feb. 19 when he crashed into an SUV driven by Michael Wojdag, 46, of Houston, State Police said.

Robert Downey Jr. joins Boston-based cybersecurity company’s board of directors
The “Iron Man” star has joined the board of Aura, a cybersecurity firm based in the Seaport District, the company announced Thursday.

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COMMENTARY

Where do Black women in film go from here?
Were Black women surprised that “The Woman King” and “Till” weren’t nominated for best picture for this year’s Academy Awards? No, the advancement of Black women in film hasn’t proven to be a priority for Hollywood’s most prestigious award-giving body.

She survived Boston Marathon bombing. Now, with help from Peloton’s Jess Sims, she’ll be back at the Hopkinton start.
Last year, Michele Blackburn returned to the marathon to watch Peloton instructor Jess Sims run in her honor. Next month, Blackburn is running the long road from Hopkinton to Boston.

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In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community
Artists John O’Reilly and James Tellin built an extraordinary life together at a time when gay couples rarely lived openly.

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Anthony Bova, co-owner of Bova's Bakery.

Movie starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck to film at Bova’s Bakery in the North End

Bill Janovitz (above) conducted more than 130 interviews, including Eric Clapton and Randy Newman, for his biography of Leon Russell.

Bill Janovitz goes deep to tell the story of Leon Russell, a rock showman teetering on a tightrope

"The Monkees" TV series turned a group of actors into a hit-making band in the 1960s.

8 of the most memorable fictional TV music makers

Sharmarke Yusuf (left) and Regan Sims in "K-I-S-S-I-N-G," a co-production of the Front Porch Arts Collective and the Huntington running through April 2 at the Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts..

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit has revealed how little weight factuality carries at Fox.

The GOP’s two wings: Reality-based vs. bamboozled

Elder Sharon Hammond prayed during a vigil for a group of Americans recently kidnapped in Mexico, at Word of God Ministries in Scranton, S.C., on March 8.

MARCELA GARCÍA

Is Mexico a lawless place?

One missing puzzle piece unites a group of strangers, a secret community of enthusiasts who frequent the games corner of the thrift store. We leave notes for one another hidden in the boxes.

Heather Hopp-Bruce

The missing puzzle piece

Ukrainian soldiers manned a checkpoint in Donetsk with a donated American .50-caliber machine gun in May. Since the Russian invasion, the Biden administration has approved hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of private arms sales to Ukraine and sped up the approval time for deals that get weapons to the front lines.

IDEAS | STEPHEN KINZER

The incalculable moral cost of proxy wars

People gather with Israeli flags during a protest against the government's judicial overhaul bill near the Knesset in Jerusalem on Feb. 20, ahead of the first reading of legislation to change the way judges are picked, which they say threatens democracy.

In Israel, the rule of law teeters on the brink

The Central Business District and the Chinatown in Singapore, which has an autocratic government and is known for its cleanliness and low rates of crime.

IDEAS | JASON MIKLIAN

Crazy rich autocracies: What are they doing better than democracies?

Metro

An old horse rescued by MSCPA adopted by a long ago owner

Merlin, a 34-year-old American Paint horse, was rescued from an alleged abusive owner on Martha's Vineyard. He was recently adopted by one of his first owners, who has taken him to her Ohio farm.

Boy arrested after allegedly stealing car, crashing into a home in Stoneham

A boy from Woburn was taken into custody Friday after he and a few other juveniles allegedly stole a car in Winchester, fled from police and eventually crashed into a home in Stoneham, authorities said.

NH state representative arrested after video shows him yelling at plow driver

Jeffrey Greeson, 51, a Republican lawmaker from Wentworth, was charged Friday with disorderly conduct, criminal threatening, and simple assault, New Hampshire State Police said. He was released on personal recognizance and is due back in court in May.

Fane Tower developer scraps plans for what would have been Providence’s tallest skyscraper

New York developer Jason Fane said the $300 million Fane Tower project at 250 Dyer St. in the city’s Jewelry District, first proposed in 2016, is no longer “feasible.”

Sports

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom, in Are, Sweden, on March 11.

Shiffrin leads slalom, closes in on record World Cup win 87

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin took a big lead in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom Saturday as she positioned herself for a record-setting 87th career win.

Joe Mazzulla is approaching his first postseason as a head coach.

Seven thoughts on the Celtics, and why we need to start talking about load management

It may well mean ceding the No. 1 seed to the Bucks, but it is paramount for the Celtics to be as physically ready for the playoff grind as possible.

Walpole, the top seed in Division 2, will take on neighboring Foxborough in a state semifinal.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: WALPOLE 59, PENTUCKET 42

With Izzy Adams starring in lead role, Walpole girls’ basketball stays on point in Division 2 quarterfinal win

The sophomore floor leader scored 15 points and delivered key play after key play for top-seeded Timberwolves (21-2) in win over Pentucket.

MIAA boys' basketball roundup

A late run by sixth-seeded Nashoba stops No. 3 Sharon in a Division 2 quarterfinal victory

GIRLS' BASKETBALL: BISHOP FEEHAN 72, BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM 53

In a spirited showcase, Bishop Feehan girls’ basketball is right at home in Division 1 quarterfinal victory over Bridgewater-Raynham

MIAA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

To earn their first trip to Division 2 state semifinals, the Dracut girls’ basketball team took the road less traveled

Business

SVB China venture says operations have been stable, independent

Silicon Valley Bank’s joint venture in China said its operations have been independent and stable, seeking to calm local clients amid its US parent’s collapse.

The strong job market is becoming its own worst enemy

America's massive job market boom may be fueling its own unraveling.

Fane Tower developer scraps plans for what would have been Providence’s tallest skyscraper

Silicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash

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Clockwise from top left: A photograph from the Todd Webb in Africa exhibition; Jamez McCorkle in "Omar"; Simone Leigh’s Cupboard IX; a scene from Justin Peck's ballet "Everywhere We Go"; and The Great Mystery by Kent Monkman.

30 of the best dance, theater, book, art, and classical music events

James Tellin and John O’Reilly in a 2017 photograph by Seth David Rubin.

In the ’60s, a gay couple made their Worcester home into a refuge of art and community

An illustration of the Oscar statuette lying on a therapist's couch with a male therapist, with glasses, a balding head, and a black moustache, sitting on a chair behind the statuette's right shoulder taking notes. The illustration is on a white background and the color palette for the drawing is gold, a dark red, and black.

After a bruising 2022 ceremony, Oscar could use some advice

Front view Oscar award statue isolated on white background. 3D illustration. The base of the statue has been altered to say "Consolation Prize."

Why I reserve special, ornery ire for the ‘we owe you’ Oscar nomination

metro

Cardinal Sean O'Malley washes his hands after placing ash onto the foreheads of parishioners while celebrating Ash Wednesday at St. Brigid's Church in South Boston. On Friday, O'Malley said the annual Catholic Appeal will be launched at parishes across the archdiocese this weekend.

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Boston archdiocese launches 2023 Catholic Appeal

‘When you change your clocks, check your alarms,’ Mass. fire marshal recommends

After T slowdown, more questions about track safety

sports

As the second-seeded Lawrence boys' basketball team departs its homecourt, Newton North's Jose Padilla rejoices in his team's 55-54 victory that propelled the seventh-seeded Tigers to the D1 state semifinals.

No. 7 Newton North punches its ticket to the Division 1 semifinals with an intense win at No. 2 Lawrence: ‘It was March Madness’

Ellie Shea adds to her growing legend with a record performance in the 2-mile run at the New Balance Nationals indoor meet

Christian Koss justifying Red Sox’ belief he’s one of the best defenders in the minors

business

The Wellesley branch of Silicon Valley Bank was closed on Friday after regulators took control of the California-based financial institution.

‘This hit like a ton of bricks’: Troubles at Silicon Valley Bank ripple across Boston tech scene

Girl Scouts troops with lucky lottery spots crumble competition by selling at MBTA stations

Robert Downey Jr. joins Boston-based cybersecurity company’s board of directors

politics

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis greeted people in the crowd during an event Friday in Davenport, Iowa.

DeSantis descends on Iowa, aiming to lure Trump voters

Michael Cohen, former Trump lawyer, to testify before grand jury next week, sources say

COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US

Nation

The Miller Library at Colby College, in Waterville, Maine, Oct. 7, 2021. The campus of this liberal arts college in Maine was put on lockdown early on March 11.

Maine college goes into lockdown after shot fired on campus

House votes unanimously to declassify US intelligence on COVID origins

Missing from Biden’s budget: His plan for Social Security

World

A wounded man receives medical attention at a hospital in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, on March 11 following a bomb blast at an event commemorating the media.

Bomb kills 1, wounds 5 at press award event in Afghanistan

Hong Kong activists behind Tiananmen vigil jailed for months

Iran and Saudi Arabia set to restore ties after mediation by China

opinion

Building 8 at the Suffolk County House of Correction.

Governor needs to make welfare of those in jail her concern, too

Contrasting views of rent control from two small landlords

Nurse midwives deserve equal pay for equivalent work

lifestyle

She never left her husband

The envelope (or e-mail), please: How to brace for college admissions season

Freshman at Brown wins $100,000 in ‘Jeopardy!’ high school reunion tournament

food & dining

From bottom right, clockwise: The Newport Saint Patrick's Day parade (Discover Newport), customers sitting at the bar at Skeff's Neighborhood Pub in East Providence (Globe staff), a reuben at McBride's Pub (McBride's), Irish flag (Globe staff), musicians performing at Skeff's (Globe staff), fish and chips (Globe staff), pint of Guinness (Globe staff), Busker's in Newport (Discover Newport).

Where you should eat, drink, and celebrate for Saint Patrick’s Day in Rhode Island

D.C. standout Del Mar will open downtown; Hue brings colorful nightlife to the old Storyville space

It’s a new season for Season to Taste

travel

Ice prepares to greet admirers at the Kitty Cat Cafe in Peabody. He was recently adopted and will soon be in a permanent home.

Coffee, tea, or cats? A new cafe in Peabody caters to feline fanatics.

The Newport Car Museum is ‘not only a car museum . . . it’s an art museum’

A Costa Rican getaway turns into a 17-hour road trip to Texas

Arts

A visitor to the Museum of Fine Arts takes in David Drake’s “Storage jar, 1858” at the exhibition “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina."

At the MFA, enslaved Black potters’ work brings lives into the light in ‘Hear Me Now’

Abstraction is women’s work, too, at Addison Gallery of American Art

The politics of play at Northeastern University’s Gallery 360

Books

Nancy Hopkins and her colleagues challenged a culture of male dominance at MIT in the 1990s — and won. Kate Zernike’s ‘The Exceptions’ tells us how.

Sabrina Orah Mark seeks the place where old and new collide

An eccentric matriarch takes in the family black sheep in Cathleen Schine’s tender ‘Kunstlers in Paradise’

Movies

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. joins Boston-based cybersecurity company’s board of directors

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89

Good Will (apartment) Hunting: Unit in triple-decker where Matt Damon’s character lived costs $4,500 a month

Television

Harrison Ford in "Shrinking."

Can-do attitude prevails, as ‘Shrinking’ earns a second season

8 of the most memorable fictional TV music makers

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89

music

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, (from left to right) conductor Thomas Wilkins, guest artist Earl Howard, composer Anthony Davis, and clarinet soloist Anthony McGill took a bow after the BSO's performance of Davis's work "You Have the Right to Remain Silent."

A clarinet’s right to remain silent, and to speak out

Bill Janovitz goes deep to tell the story of Leon Russell, a rock showman teetering on a tightrope

In demand and on the move, Ambrose Akinmusire’s explorations lead to Boston and beyond

Theater/Dance

Fortune Feimster is performing four shows at the Chevalier and Wilbur theaters March 16-18.

For comedian Fortune Feimster, ‘live, laugh, love’ is a way of life

Comedian Sam Morril on elevating his game and teaming up with Julian Edelman

A free spirit soars beyond convention in ART’s ‘The Wife of Willesden’

globe local

Clare Fortune-Lad plays with her son Benton, 3, in their Billerica home.

‘Remember that time when there was nowhere else we needed to be?’

The Argument: Should Massachusetts provide rental assistance for all who qualify?

Police help the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Obituaries

The architect Eugene Kohn in New York in 2008.

Eugene Kohn, architect of skyscraping ambitions, dies at 92

Jean Faut, star pitcher in women’s baseball league, dies at 98

Robert Blake, actor acquitted in wife’s killing, dies at 89