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When their croissants went viral, the pastry chefs started working at 4 a.m. But it wasn’t early enough.

TikTok and Instagram fame has touched down at the Lakon Paris Patisseries in Newton and Brookline. Do you have the fortitude to score a pastry? Do you care?
KARA BASKIN

A good tip is always appreciated. Boston diners show their love in unexpected ways.

Restaurant customers leave all manner of gratuities, often delighting and occasionally confusing the recipients.
Miss Conduct | The state of restaurant tipping in 2023: You’re not giving enough

Boston thrives off the dreams of young people. But can they make it here?
Baby boomers and Gen Xers benefited from economic conditions that do not exist for millennials. And by many measures, the path ahead for Gen Z is even more fraught.

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A beloved Cambridge bar was transformed into a tiny pub on wheels — and you can rent it

Regulars at the Druid in Inman Square know it can be hard to get a seat there on weekends. But what if you could rent the place out? The Wandering Druid, a tiny version of the pub on wheels, can seat 14 people and has all the charm of the original.

Maine’s beloved ‘Valentine’s Day Bandit’ has been posthumously unmasked

For more than 40 years, the "Valentine's Day Bandit" has secretly decorated Portland with posters and banners of hearts every February 14. His family and friends have identified him as 67-year-old Kevin Fahrman, who died last week.

Heather Walker, Celtics VP of public relations, dies after battling rare brain cancer

Walker, who was hired by the Celtics in 2006, spent most of the last two years raising money to research glioblastoma.

Dan Shaughnessy | GAME 5: HAWKS 119, CELTICS 117
The Celtics may still win it all, but this loss was about as bad as it gets
The Celtics should still win this series, but right now they appear to be front-runners and underachievers.

On Basketball: This Game 5 giveaway proves Celtics haven't learned their lesson from last season Celtics-Hawks Game 6 means Janet Jackson fans in Atlanta will have to wait a day

Nearly 30 years after Globe reporter’s shocking accidental chemo overdose, Boston center has plan to reduce medical errors

Despite some strides, progress has been slow. In 2019, one in five Massachusetts residents experienced a medical error in their own care or in the care of a household or close family member.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern joining Harvard Kennedy School on two fellowships

Jacinda Ardern, who won widespread praise for her response to a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand and her leadership during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to a pair of fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School, the university said Tuesday.

‘Vampire straw’ weapon confiscated at Logan Airport in Boston; passenger arrested

A man was arrested after authorities found a weapon known as a “vampire straw” in his carry-on bag at Logan International Airport on Sunday.

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 presidential campaign in Arkansas
The stalwart conservative is a former congressman and official in President George W. Bush’s administration.

Level 3 sex offender facing new charges for allegedly attacking MIT student in Boston

‘He believed so much in education.’ Boston renames schools after civil rights leader Mel King.

After Mel King's window, Joyce King, spoke, students unveiled a banner emblazoned with the school’s new named in bold letters beside a portrait of King wearing a crown.
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After five years with a married man, he’s getting divorced — and he dumped me

Am I wrong to be upset about this?
Miss Conduct: Advice for when a colleague ignores a favor you need

Scream Along with Billy offers a very different take on Lou Reed’s ‘Berlin’

That’s ‘Billy’ as in Billy Hough, who’s been shredding Boston stages since the mid-’90s.
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Child care costs about the same in Western Mass., but the subsidies are much smaller

For years, providers in the western part of the state have said that high need and low reimbursement rates have dissuaded providers from taking poor children or opening at all.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles for debt bill votes, makes late changes

House Republicans made post-midnight changes to their sweeping debt ceiling package to win over holdouts, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed ahead Wednesday with plans to launch debate and round up support from his slim majority for a vote this week.

This prolific Globe commenter attacks city councilors — from a shared council account

Under the screen name “Interested Party,” a person or people using a subscription account shared by city councilors and their staff has commented prolifically on Globe stories for more than a year.

‘He believed so much in education.’ Boston renames schools after civil rights leader Mel King.
After Mel King's window, Joyce King, spoke, students unveiled a banner emblazoned with the school’s new named in bold letters beside a portrait of King wearing a crown.

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White Stadium set to get a renovation, with an eye to luring a women’s pro soccer team
If nothing else, the upgrade to the stadium is seen by city leaders as a boon for Boston Public School student-athletes.

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome
Barbie's new doll representing a person with Down syndrome is part of Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas line, which is aimed at increasing diversity and inclusivity.

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‘He believed so much in education.’ Boston renames schools after civil rights leader Mel King.

After Mel King's window, Joyce King, spoke, students unveiled a banner emblazoned with the school’s new named in bold letters beside a portrait of King wearing a crown.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern joining Harvard Kennedy School on two fellowships

Jacinda Ardern, who won widespread praise for her response to a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand and her leadership during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to a pair of fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School, the university said Tuesday.

‘Vampire straw’ weapon confiscated at Logan Airport in Boston; passenger arrested

A man was arrested after authorities found a weapon known as a “vampire straw” in his carry-on bag at Logan International Airport on Sunday.

Maine’s beloved ‘Valentine’s Day Bandit’ has been posthumously unmasked

For more than 40 years, the "Valentine's Day Bandit" has secretly decorated Portland with posters and banners of hearts every February 14. His family and friends have identified him as 67-year-old Kevin Fahrman, who died last week.

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Heather Walker, Celtics VP of public relations, dies after battling rare brain cancer

Walker, who was hired by the Celtics in 2006, spent most of the last two years raising money to research glioblastoma.
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Bruins are expecting ‘a last-hurrah push’ from Panthers to try to extend series

The Bruins didn't play that well at home in the first two games, but they believe they have gotten back to their game — and the Garden crowd will help.
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Tanner Houck will be on the mound as the Red Sox look to take the series against Baltimore in a matinee at Camden Yards.
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Trae Young made a promise to his suspended teammate, and now Janet Jackson fans in Atlanta have to wait a day

Ime Udoka officially hired by Rockets; will speak Wednesday for first time since leaving Celtics
Dan Shaughnessy

The Celtics may still win it all, but this loss was about as bad as it gets

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Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie's new doll representing a person with Down syndrome is part of Mattel's 2023 Fashionistas line, which is aimed at increasing diversity and inclusivity.
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Pressure mounts on potential GOP defectors over New Hampshire parental rights bill

R.I. Senate chief of staff plans to run for Senator Goodwin’s seat

A beloved Cambridge bar was transformed into a tiny pub on wheels — and you can rent it

sports

The Celtics may still win it all, but this loss was about as bad as it gets

Women’s Tennis Association celebrates 50 years of groundbreaking work

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UK blocks Microsoft-Activision gaming deal, biggest in tech

When their croissants went viral, the pastry chefs started working at 4 a.m. But it wasn’t early enough.

German court rules naked landlord doesn’t justify lower rent

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What’s in the GOP bill to lift the debt limit and cut spending

Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles for debt bill votes, makes late changes

Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 presidential campaign in Arkansas

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Harry Belafonte, 96, dies; barrier-breaking singer, actor, and activist

$1.6 billion trial starts against utility over fatal 2020 wildfires

The hot issue bedeviling Arizona’s new governor: tamales

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China’s Xi and Ukrainian President Zelensky speak for first time since war started

Pope Francis decides women can vote at upcoming bishops’ meeting

German court rules naked landlord doesn’t justify lower rent

opinion

150 years of women’s progress support amending the Massachusetts Constitution

Biden offers America a choice he doubts we can refuse

Mike Pride trained a generation of journalists while building a political powerhouse

lifestyle

Tim’s big secret

A new picture book explores the creators behind the most beloved ducklings in Boston

My husband has always been critical of my physical appearance

food & dining

A beloved Cambridge bar was transformed into a tiny pub on wheels — and you can rent it

When their croissants went viral, the pastry chefs started working at 4 a.m. But it wasn’t early enough.

New celebrity cooking shows won’t teach you much — and that’s fine

travel

Peak cringe? Critics take aim at ‘This car climbed Mount Washington’ bumper stickers.

Lobster for sale. So is the Lobster Pot, the restaurant

Can Norman Rockwell and fly fishing revive tourism in this tiny Vermont town?

Arts

When in Rome . . .

Galleries: Making magic at Fountain Street Gallery

After decades in the dark, Paul Goesch’s architectural fancies are finally seeing the light of day

Books

Stephen King’s blue check on Twitter was apparently an unwelcome gift from Elon Musk

With ‘Small Mercies,’ Dennis Lehane is telling the Boston story he’s always wanted to tell

In Dennis Lehane’s latest novel, ‘Small Mercies,’ a Southie woman searches for her missing daughter in a Boston on the brink of change

Movies

Celebrating Donna Summer — and 20 years of IFFBoston

Why does Boston keep showing up in dystopian storytelling? From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ experts weigh in.

Harry Belafonte, groundbreaking singer, actor, and civil rights activist, has died

Television

When ‘a third-rate burglary’ is a comedy of errors

Fox News and CNN hosts (briefly) address viewers about abrupt Carlson, Lemon departures

Why does Boston keep showing up in dystopian storytelling? From ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ experts weigh in.

music

R&B artist Mac Ayres gets ‘Comfortable Enough’ on new album

Scream Along with Billy offers a very different take on Lou Reed’s ‘Berlin’

Lowell’s the Town and The City Festival returns with a packed lineup

Theater/Dance

An immigrant family’s tensions boil over in ‘The House of Ramón Iglesia’

Ultimately, this ‘My Fair Lady’ is quite ‘loverly’

Taylor Mac on ‘Joy and Pandemic,’ the play he’s been thinking about his whole life

globe local

Worrell brothers, one a councilor and one a state representative, open joint Dorchester office for ‘top-notch constituent services’

Fire destroys multiple homes along beachfront in Scituate

Reading harpist returns to hometown for performance with the US Air Force Concert Band

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Mike Pride, Concord Monitor editor who mentored Pulitzer winners, dies at 76

Portland’s Valentine’s Day bandit revealed in death

1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101