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Supreme Court leaves in place admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high school

The Supreme Court on Tuesday left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia, despite claims that it discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
High court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’ under state law

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the new package would be unveiled this Friday.
US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

For Mayor Wu, zoning reform may be good policy — but it’s dangerous politics

As the city revamps its zoning code, neighborhood groups and advocates are pushing back, posing a political risk for the mayor.

John Deaton, crypto attorney and commentator, launches Republican bid against Elizabeth Warren

The crypto commentator and attorney who moved to Massachusetts less than a month ago is running as a Republican to represent the state in the US Senate.

The rise and fall of Drizly, one of Boston’s great startup stories
The dream of building a great local consumer-tech brand that started in a Boston College dorm room would die in a California board room. Here's how it happened.

Man hospitalized after being hit by MBTA bus in Boston

The crash happened Tuesday morning at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Traveler Street, police said.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Rents in Boston are at a record-high. Could this be as bad as it gets?

Rents are moving lower in other cities. There are tentative signs that it could happen here, too.

United Airlines plane bound for Boston diverted to Denver due to wing ‘coming apart’

Southwick Regional School, police, probing ‘racist conversation’ on Snapchat involving students, officials say
THE FINE PRINT

Carfax said her Subaru was in an accident. It wasn’t, and they refused to correct it for months.

Carfax made a rookie mistake in attributing an accident to Chris O'Hare's Subaru Outback, and then its “resolution manager” repeatedly spurned efforts by O'Hare to fix it.
Cold Case Files

She was a veteran who served in Kuwait and Iraq. Then she vanished without a trace.

Mitchel V. Iviquel was last seen on March 31, 2020, visiting her father’s house in Somerville, police said.

Isolationism courses through the GOP as foreign threats intensify

“These isolationists have always been around,” said Scott Jennings, a former adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. “They now exist in a party where the leader of the party happens to see it their way.”
Opinion
SCOT LEHIGH

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sinking ship: All aboard the Titanic

"It bothers me every day that so many in the campaign can’t see the iceberg that is dead ahead," one former RFK Jr. staffer said.
ALAN WIRZBICKI

Another subway meltdown focuses attention on T’s needs
EDITORIAL

Colleges should extend enrollment deadlines due to FAFSA delays
Kevin M. Simon, Kevin B. Churchwell, and Alastair Bell

We as a community need to address gun violence
LETTERS

Real pomp and circumstance: Mega-donors seek sway over universities

More recent News

Israel orders new evacuations in northern Gaza, where UN says 1 in 6 children are malnourished

The report finds deepening misery across the territory, where Israel’s air and ground offensive has killed over 29,000 Palestinians, obliterated entire neighborhoods, and displaced more than 80 percent of the population.
South Africa tells top UN court that it’s accusing Israel of apartheid against Palestinians

‘I’m not going anywhere’: Ahead of South Carolina primary, Nikki Haley vows to stay in 2024 presidential race

“I refuse to quit,” Nikki Haley told supporters gathered in South Carolina in a speech outlining her rationale for staying in. “South Carolina will vote on Saturday. But on Sunday, I’ll still be running for president."
Analysis: Don’t ask why Nikki Haley hasn’t dropped out. Instead, ask what does she want?

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo
The Beatles are getting the big-screen biopic treatment in a Fab Four of movies that will give each band member their own film.

Teen arrested in East Boston on armed robbery charge

The teenager was charged with delinquent to wit, armed robbery and delinquent to wit, and assault by means of a dangerous weapon to wit knife, according to a Boston Police Department statement.

Two found dead in Salem, N.H., a likely murder-suicide, autopsies find

Jennifer L. Barrett, 47, and Charles W. Molinari, 41, were found inside their home on Bodwell Avenue Saturday afternoon after police responded to a 911 call from the home around 1:45 p.m., officials said.

Man killed in car crash in Lowell
The crash happened just after noon at the intersection of First Street Boulevard and VFW Highway.

Somerville woman rescued on Welch Mountain trail after serious leg injury, officials say

“It was pretty steep and icy,” said Conservation Officer Jonathan Demler of New Hampshire Fish and Game. “She had a footing issue and fell. It wasn’t a long fall, but enough to cause an issue.”

Here come the shuttle buses. Green Line closures resume Tuesday.
The latest round of repairs began Tuesday, with parts of the B, C, and D lines out of service until March 8.

French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

Officials said the preliminary investigation indicates the teen was on a dog sled ride and hit a tree after the driver lost control.

Recommended reads

Brockton School Committee members request National Guard aid to quell violence at the high school

Mayor Robert Sullivan, who opposes the effort, said he forwarded the committee members’ request to the office of Governor Maura Healey, as only the governor has the power to enact the guard.

How the Newburyport mayor became a regional lightning rod
In 2021, Sean Reardon won a tight election for mayor. But after leading a huge fight against a half-billion dollar building for Whittier Tech, he sits a bit differently in the corner office.

The mysterious case of a missing Bolivian art star — and how his work ended up in Brunswick, Maine
Bolivian artist Alejandro Mario Yllanes was rising to international fame when he mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s. Hidden from public view for more than half a century, his work is just now surfacing on the market, and Bowdoin College of Art has recently acquired two of them.

‘Two different planets’: On university campuses, the Israel-Palestinian divide runs deep
For some students, the war in the Middle East, and the fear and anger it has provoked on campus, has marked their college years indelibly.

Culture & Lifestyle

Leslie Jamison, in ‘Splinters,’ refuses to sugarcoat the rocks and barbs of a real life

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo

Westford Academy sole Massachusetts school selected to perform ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway adaptation

To the teen girls in ‘John Proctor is the Villain,’ #MeToo registers as ‘us too’

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

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

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

EDITORIAL

Pain of child sex abuse victims knows no limits
Leonard Saxe

As antisemitism spikes in US, Presidents’ Day reminds us of our nation’s values
JEFF JACOBY

Today’s voters would be wise to heed the critics of ‘Old Tippecanoe’

EDITORIAL

Milton voters rejected a housing plan, but the state can’t let that be the last word
IDEAS | G'RA ASIM

A rollicking rebuke to the idea that rock isn’t Black music
Ernesto Barbieri and Jess Ruliffson

When accidents happen: True stories from an ICU nurse

Metro

A day shelter with social services will open in Chelsea for migrants in Cambridge overflow shelter, United Way says

The shelter, funded through a grant from the state’s Safety Net Shelter program with the United Way, will open Feb. 20 at La Colaborativa’s new headquarters in Chelsea.
COMMENTARY | PAUL A. ROSELLI

A state that values farms, forests and open space must fund land conservation

The head of a land trust in Burrillville urges all Rhode Islanders to ask elected representatives to add $16 million for land preservation to the “Green Economy” bond proposed by Governor McKee.
BUSINESS

How a mysterious Instagram account is helping queer farmers find community in N.H.

The New Hampshire Queer Farmer Network was launched to help queer farmers connect with one another, to feel less alone and to provide mental health support.
Black History Now

For nearly 50 years on the radio, José Massó built a bridge between cultures in Boston

Massó has been the longtime host of WBUR’s “¡Con Salsa!,” a bilingual Afro-Latin music program that’s been on the air for nearly five decades. He also dedicated his years to civic affairs.

Sports

women's college basketball notebook

With March Madness approaching, which New England women’s teams have a shot at dancing?

Beyond powerhouse Connecticut, several teams are in position to punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament.
Patriots

Patriots’ Matthew Slater announces his retirement after 16 seasons

Slater played 239 games in New England, second only to Tom Brady, and was a three-time Super Bowl winner.
Christopher L. Gasper

There is only one acceptable end to the Celtics season, and that is Banner No. 18

The Celtics are blessed with the most talented team in the NBA.
patriots mailbag

Patriots mailbag: That No. 3 overall draft pick has the wheels spinning
bruins notebook

Bruins add imposing forward Justin Brazeau to lineup, and he scores in his NHL debut
celtics

Evaluating the Celtics at the All-Star break: A closer look at the contributions of the reserves

Business

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Rents in Boston are at a record-high. Could this be as bad as it gets?

Rents are moving lower in other cities. There are tentative signs that it could happen here, too.

Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college

The financial aid decisions that usually go out with acceptance letters are being delayed because of a later-than-expected rollout of a revised FAFSA.

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo
BOLD TYPES

Raguin aims to bring Crunchtime to the big time
magazine
Your Home | Calm & Cozy

A retired couple creates a rustic (‘but not “Yellowstone” rustic’) Berkshires dream home
CONNECTIONS

A survivor of Auschwitz, my mother-in-law never expected to have descendants
PERSPECTIVE

Make-up mirrors, pin-ups, mansplaining: Why women still find car buying miserable
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She had a crocheted scarf around her neck . . . and a construction worker’s vest sticking out of her purse’

metro

Here come the shuttle buses. Green Line closures resume Tuesday.

Students and parents are frustrated by delays in hearing about federal financial aid for college

Meet the Mass Audubon naturalist who’s a witness to murder — the crow kind

sports

Bill Belichick is portrayed as the villain in ‘The Dynasty,’ but he deserves better

Mike Trout says he wants to stay with Angels

EMass boys’ basketball: In a frantic final week, Franklin clings to No. 1 spot in Globe Top 20

business

FBI, other law enforcement agencies disrupt prolific ransomware group LockBit

Japanese grocery store to open in downtown Providence this spring

Mayor Wu wants to overhaul Boston’s rules for what can be built where. She’s stepping into a political minefield.

politics

‘I’m not going anywhere’: Ahead of South Carolina primary, Nikki Haley vows to stay in 2024 presidential race

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are ‘children’ under state law

Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit

Nation

First federal gender-based hate crime trial starts in South Carolina over trans woman’s killing

Ex-gang leader charged in Tupac Shakur killing due in court in Las Vegas

Democrats hope the road to House control starts in Long Island

World

Alexei Navalny’s mother appeals to Putin to release her son’s body so she can bury him with dignity

White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death

US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

opinion

As antisemitism spikes in US, Presidents’ Day reminds us of our nation’s values

Housing stop: And it’s back to the zoning board in Milton

Today’s voters would be wise to heed the critics of ‘Old Tippecanoe’

lifestyle

The Puppetmaster

I want my boyfriend to go to the doctor

A year after Jimmy Carter’s entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

food & dining

These cashews don’t just taste good. They help farmers earn a living and pay fair wages.

Cakes, cocoa, and creativity at Oakleaf Cakes Bake Shop

Recipe: Whir broccoli pesto and toss with orecchiette, a pasta shape that holds sauce in ear-shaped cups

travel

‘It’s a beautiful sport’: More people are warming up to the idea of winter surfing

A ski resort weekend if you don’t ski? Still worth it.

Delta unveils plans for Boston-Honolulu flights

Arts

The Newport Historical Society goes deep on Black and Indigenous experiences

On the road with Robert Frank and Todd Webb

For painter Jameel Radcliffe, portraits begin with a studio party — and drinks, food, and friends

Books

Leslie Jamison, in ‘Splinters,’ refuses to sugarcoat the rocks and barbs of a real life

Author Amber McBride on her powerful, folklore-infused poetry collection, ‘Thick With Trouble’

Paul Alexander captures the tragic beauty, survival instincts of Billie Holiday in ‘Bitter Crop’

Movies

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo

‘Oppenheimer’ wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards

Five memorable moments from Jennifer Lopez’s new movie — including Ben Affleck in a wig

Television

This week’s TV: An outer-space mystery, Dolly’s pet gala, and George Santos vs. Jimmy Kimmel

Some clues to what’s ahead in season 4 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’

Slip on a caftan and party like Mrs. Roper from ‘Three’s Company.’ The Roper phenomenon has arrived in Boston.

music

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, with a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo

At the Chevalier, Cat Power mesmerizes with a transcendent Dylan tribute

Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Anonymous Lover’ is a sweet treat

Theater/Dance

To the teen girls in ‘John Proctor is the Villain,’ #MeToo registers as ‘us too’

Westford Academy sole Massachusetts school selected to perform ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Broadway adaptation

Can ‘Raymonda’ be redeemed in full? Boston Ballet premieres Mikko Nissinen’s remake.

Health

Prospect Medical Holdings wants to sell its 2 R.I.-based hospitals. Here’s what a proposed deal could look like, executives say.

Timeline: Proposed sale of Rhode Island hospitals preceded by years of regulatory fights, funding problems

Incel culture and its rise in the modern dating world

Obituaries

Charles V. Hamilton, an apostle of ‘Black power,’ dies at 94

Julia Lieblich, who opened herself to the pain of others while writing about torture and trauma, dies at 65

Lefty Driesell, folksy, fiery coach who put Maryland on college basketball’s map, dies at 92