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To give now or to give later? That’s the debate roiling philanthropy today.
Thanks to donor-advised funds, Fidelity Charitable is now the country’s largest public charity. But critics say these accounts can warehouse billions of dollars indefinitely without reaching charities.

Massachusetts’ highest court upholds novel Brookline rule banning tobacco sales to anyone born this century

“This is a watershed moment in the history of the tobacco wars,” said Laurent Huber, executive director of the advocacy group Action on Smoking and Health.

Locals and influencers share their thoughts on a potential TikTok ban
"The reason I don’t use TikTok isn’t because I’m worried about my data," said Sharaf Younes, a senior at Boston University. "My data has already been stolen a million times by every other platform. I’m just trying to make better use of my time.”

Brockton Public Schools faces a deficit up to $25 million, new report says

Despite projections that the district will see an increase in funding from the governor’s budget, the district is projected to face a $7 million to $19 million shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year, according to a new report.

‘She was a light:’ Friend remembers woman killed in apparent murder-suicide
Loren Marino, 24, was found dead inside her Haverhill home on Sunday after her boyfriend shot her, according to the Essex District Attorney’s office.

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

Biden leans into his age and effectiveness in his first post-Super Tuesday ad in battleground states

Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

What to expect with the start of NFL free agency

The beginning of free agency Monday will launch an exciting week in the NFL.
Kevin Paul Dupont | Sunday hockey notes

Rangers strongman Matt Rempe is almost as big as Zdeno Chara, but that’s likely where the comparison ends

The guess here: It doesn’t end well for Rempe, unless he can lean on and develop an underlying set of hockey skills.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

The frustrating saga of the once-promising Ben Simmons continues with Nets

He’s played in 57 games over one-plus season because of injuries and conditioning issues, and Brooklyn announced he will miss the rest of the season to examine the nature of his back issues.
Opinion
Susan Szachowicz

How to transform Brockton High School back to a national model

As the former principal, I would urge everyone to change the narrative and instead ask, "How do we bring the focus back on learning, on student achievement, and on student success?"
MARCELA GARCÍA

Why schools should bring back eighth-grade algebra

CARINE HAJJAR

Mass. Republican voters turn their backs on Jim Lyons — and his hard-edged style of politics
LETTERS

The MBTA Communities Act foes are stirring
Christopher Weyant

State of the Biden

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Spring forward: Daylight saving time starts this weekend, be prepared
At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, we will lose an hour of sleep as clocks in most parts of the United States spring ahead one hour.

Irish prime minister concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar conceded defeat Saturday as two constitutional amendments that would have broadened the definition of family and removed language about a woman’s role in the home were headed toward rejection.

‘Shifted the discourse to how bad she did’: Katie Britt’s SOTU rebuttal baffles Republicans
Many blasted the decision to have Senator Katie Britt deliver the Republican response from her kitchen, arguing that it played into gender stereotypes and pulled focus away from the substance of her speech and credentials as a lawmaker.

Kentucky man who ‘was not prepared’ for hiking Mount Washington rescued after a fall

The hiker's GPS coordinates showed he was “well off trail in a drainage ravine” at an altitude of about 3,600 feet, officials said.

Police fatally shoot man in Rochester, N.H., attorney general’s office says
Joseph Russell, 36, who was allegedly armed with a firearm, was fatally shot by two state troopers in a wooded area off Gooseberry Circle, a residential neighborhood in Rochester, Friday evening, the New Hampshire attorney general's office said.

Congress passes package of spending bills just hours before shutdown deadline for key agencies

The Senate on Friday approved a $460 billion package of spending bills in time to meet a midnight deadline for avoiding a shutdown of many key federal agencies.

The brewer behind Sam Adams has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free.
Boston Beer Co. requires workers to sign noncompete agreements, which former employees say stifle their ability to make a living.

Montana Representative Rosendale drops US House reelection bid, citing rumors and death threat
Matt Rosendale announced Friday he would no longer seek reelection — the second time he’s filed and dropped out of a congressional race in the past month.

Students say in federal lawsuit that MIT has tolerated antisemitism, discriminatory conduct on campus
The suit demands that MIT expel students and fire professors and staff members who engage in or permit discriminatory conduct.

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‘An inspiration and a north star’: Brayan Bello’s journey from the Dominican Republic to $55 million man

The righthander's climb was an uphill battle from the age of 15, when he left home to train, and now he stands as an example for other young Dominicans.

Abortion doulas help patients navigate the fraught landscape of a post-Dobbs world
A growing network of advocates helps patients navigate the emotional, physical, and logistical journey of terminating a pregnancy.

Blind date: ‘He is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met’
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In setback for ALS patients, Cambridge biotech’s drug fails clinical trial, could be withdrawn from market
The drug, called Relyvrio, was approved in September 2022 even though an advisory panel to the FDA cited weak scientific evidence in its recommendation that the agency reject it.

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An urgent call to save the planet at Peabody Essex Museum

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The mysterious man behind the musical ‘Girl From the North Country’? Bob Dylan himself.

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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.

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

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

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

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

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Massachusetts’ infant abandonment laws are failing families in crisis
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A huge misconception about medical care for trans kids
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Republican voters embrace a disgrace in Trump
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Locals and influencers share their thoughts on a potential TikTok ban

"The reason I don’t use TikTok isn’t because I’m worried about my data," said Sharaf Younes, a senior at Boston University. "My data has already been stolen a million times by every other platform. I’m just trying to make better use of my time.”
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Top 5 spots to catch April’s solar eclipse in New England

The weather will be the most important aspect of the eclipse because if it’s cloudy we just won't see any of it.

St. Patrick’s Day parades step off this weekend in Massachusetts

St. Patrick's Day parades will be held Saturday in Yarmouth and on Sunday in Worcester, while Boston, Holyoke and Scituate will hold parades on the official March 17 holiday.

Brockton Public Schools faces a deficit up to $25 million, new report says

Despite projections that the district will see an increase in funding from the governor’s budget, the district is projected to face a $7 million to $19 million shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year, according to a new report.

Sports

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Red Sox reliever Chris Martin’s throwing session halted early because of right groin tightness

Martin was scheduled to throw a live batting practice Saturday morning.
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Taking a closer look at local programs and personalities in the New England Sports Survey

I’ll note the top three finishers this year, the top three last year for comparison’s sake, and a thought or two on each category.
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Former Patriots executive Scott Pioli’s new passion is more patriotic than ever

He has gone from assigning players the franchise tag to pursuing franchisement for more of his fellow Americans this election cycle.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

The frustrating saga of the once-promising Ben Simmons continues with Nets
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Could the MLB Players Association also be representing college baseball players in the future?
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

What to expect with the start of NFL free agency

Business

To give now or to give later? That’s the debate roiling philanthropy today.

Thanks to donor-advised funds, Fidelity Charitable is now the country’s largest public charity. But critics say these accounts can warehouse billions of dollars indefinitely without reaching charities.

Yemen’s rebels target Singapore-flagged ship in Gulf of Aden as US and allies down Houthi drones

An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set off explosions ahead of a Singapore-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Aden, authorities said, the latest in a campaign of assaults by the Iranian-backed group over Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

A bill that could lead to a nation-wide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here’s what to know.

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector
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Yo-Yo Ma is on a quest
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I was America’s first IVF baby. After attending the State of the Union, here’s what I want you to know.
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My dad was famous for painting the ‘Jaws’ poster. But his real masterpiece was his life.
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Blind date: ‘He is one of the most interesting people I’ve ever met’

metro

The US just had its warmest winter on record, latest data show

Spring forward: Daylight saving time starts this weekend, be prepared

Students say in federal lawsuit that MIT has tolerated antisemitism, discriminatory conduct on campus

sports

Rangers strongman Matt Rempe is almost as big as Zdeno Chara, but that’s likely where the comparison ends

Animated telecast ‘NHL Big City Greens Classic’ returns for Sunday’s Bruins game vs. Penguins

Most important aspect of Dartmouth vote to unionize is it represents a pathway for more athletes to be heard

business

North End restaurants go another round in their bout with Wu over outdoor dining

Rupert Murdoch is engaged again

FDA will take a deeper look into the safety and effectiveness of Lilly experimental Alzheimer’s drug

politics

Biden leans into his age and effectiveness in his first post-Super Tuesday ad in battleground states

Biden visiting battleground states and expanding staff as his campaign tries to seize the offensive

Biden in a hot mic moment shows his growing frustration with Netanyahu over Gaza humanitarian crisis

Nation

Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge

Driver pleads guilty to reduced charge in Vermont crash that killed actor Treat Williams

Biden delivered for nervous Democrats on Thursday. Now they want him to keep it up.

World

Irish prime minister concedes defeat in vote over constitutional amendments about family and women

A ship with Gaza aid is preparing to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to the war-ravaged strip

At least 10 dead and 10 missing as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island

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Home cook superheroes J. Kenji López-Alt and Deb Perelman team up on a new podcast

Biden’s State of the Union address, and the day after

A huge misconception about medical care for trans kids

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Their breakup broke the friend group

The modern rules of teen dating

Three stars with New England ties make Forbes highest-paid actors of 2023 list

food & dining

North End restaurants go another round in their bout with Wu over outdoor dining

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open a trio of scoop shops; Greenway food trucks roll into town April 1

Ground cinnamon sold at discount stores tainted with lead, FDA warns

travel

My phone got stolen on vacation. It turned out to be a blessing.

When to book, where to go, and how to get there: Everything you need to know about getting away this spring

Headed to the path of totality? Here are some of the events planned in Vt., N.H., and Maine.

Arts

Which trailblazing woman with Massachusetts ties should be memorialized with a permanent bust in the State House?

Rhode Island stained-glass window showing Christ as a man of color finds new home at Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Books

In Cristina Henríquez’s ‘The Great Divide,’ the Panama Canal shifts the topography of land, sea, and culture

Small-town dreams, damaged souls form the backbone of Tana French’s ‘The Hunter’

Keith Haring biographer Brad Gooch is into ‘Goodnight Moon’

Movies

‘American Fiction,’ ‘The Holdovers,’ and more 2024 Oscar nominees with New England ties

Paolo Taviani, half of acclaimed Italian filmmaking duo, dies at 92

‘They Shot the Piano Player’ tells tale of samba-jazz pianist who vanished — or was he ‘disappeared’?

Television

Mindy Kaling’s latest creation a slam dunk

TV has never been more timely

Casting agents seek extras for ‘The Walking Dead,’ set to film in Boston this spring

music

BSO clowns around with Bill Barclay’s ‘Peer Gynt’

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Springsteen, Jagger, and rock’s senior citizens: Still rollin’

Theater/Dance

For ‘Cost of Living’ playwright Martyna Majok, the struggle to survive and connect isn’t fiction

In Cambridge, Laura Sánchez dances with words

At Central Square Theater, a tale of bird brains and human hearts

Health

R.I.’s largest hospital system may no longer take Cigna health insurance

‘You’re not taught this in medical school’: R.I. neurosurgeon on advancements in brain tumor treatment, and the need to educate fellow doctors

In R.I. nursing homes, deficiencies are on the rise. Advocates demand better standards.

Obituaries

Estella Bergere Leopold dies at 97; found climate clues in ancient pollen

Richard Truly, 86, dies; shuttle astronaut who went on to lead NASA

Shafiqah Hudson, who fought trolls on social media, dies at 46