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Harassment and violence have become routine at Tewksbury’s overburdened psych hospital, workers say

Overcrowding, threats of violence, and inadequate care plague a state hospital, staff say.

Obituary
David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68
Mr. Breashears, who summited Mount Everest five times, was the co-director and cinematographer of “Everest,” one of the most viewed IMAX movies in history.

Healey left Massachusetts for four days last month. Aides refuse to say where the governor went.
The decision by Healey, who entered office vowing to bring more transparency to the office “than ever before," marks a major break from her predecessors.

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

The police director for the city of Trenton said the man was found near a house where he was believed to have barricaded himself and was taken into custody.

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals
The ruling could compel Nantucket to take a firmer stand on regulating short-term rentals than it typically has in the past.

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Republicans seize on an alleged rape at a Rockland shelter to further the fiction of a migrant crime wave

Can politicians here resist using a horrible crime for political gain? We’re about to find out.
Report of rape at Rockland hotel shelter intensifies debate, raises security questions

Massachusetts cranberry bogs were hit hard by climate change. Now, they’re a tool in the battle against it.
Climate change pushed the cranberry industry northward. On retired cranberry bog land, ancient wetland ecosystems lie below, and now they’re getting their day in the sun.

First shipment of aid to arrive by sea is set to be delivered across Gaza

 Cease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas expected to restart

Retired Boston police captain found guilty in OT fraud scheme in department’s evidence unit

‘They are assets, they are not liabilities’: Haitian-American pastor’s leadership shines amid migrant crisis

With Pastor Keke, no one is a stranger for long. Among the items and information he provides newly arrived immigrants is a business card, with his personal cellphone number. For many, those 10 digits are a lifeline.
Ankle monitors and curfews: Inside Biden’s new tracking system for migrant families

The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty.
The region's supply of life science real estate exploded just as the once-booming industry hit a slow patch. Now what?

Healey launches $1 million fund to help convert office buildings into housing

Avoiding ‘eclipse burn’: Where to find protective glasses before the big celestial event

Doctors warn only certified eye covers that filter out the sun’s damaging rays should be worn during the April 8 total solar eclipse.
See more coverage of the 2024 total solar eclipse

John Kerry, 80, insists he’s not retiring: ‘My age is the new 60′
“We’re in a much stronger place than we were, but we’re still not where we need to be," Kerry said, as he reflected on his role as Biden’s top climate diplomat.

Tara Sullivan
On St. Patrick’s Day weekend, a look at the origin of the Boston Celtics nickname, and other thoughts
No, the nickname is not exclusively Irish, but a look at the history of how it came about is a reminder of Boston’s immigrant roots.

Staying in for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what to make.

The most Irish state in America? It’s not Massachusetts.

11 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston and beyond

What is Boston’s Irish music scene without Brian O’Donovan?

Because of St. Patrick’s Day, March is an especially busy season for most performers of Celtic music, but for Brian, “every month was an important music month.”
It’s a sunny start to the weekend before stray showers move in on St. Patrick’s Day Music Review: Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Breaking down the top stories of a boring first week of NFL free agency

Still, dozens of players still changed teams, and hundreds of millions of dollars were awarded in contracts.
Analyzing the NFL’s quarterback moves a week into free agency
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Here are some trends developing in spring training that are worth noting

 On baseball: Cooper Criswell knows he has an opportunity with the Red Sox, and he’ll gladly accept any role Ceddanne Rafaela continues building Opening Day case in Red Sox prospect showcase
Chad Finn | Sports Media

NBC Sports Boston’s Abby Chin ‘excited and a little anxious’ for Monday’s all-female broadcast of Celtics-Pistons

In the search to find the best talent fits for the broadcast, NBC Sports Boston collaborated with the Celtics and the Connecticut Sun.
Opinion
ALEX BEAM

How am I doing? AI says: Fair to middling, you ignorant sloth.

The brave new world of AI-powered job reviews sounds like the daily diary of the American nightmare to me.
Karen Stabiner

Spotify gave me back my father

Alicia H. Munnell and William J. Arnone

How to fix Social Security
IDEAS | BRIAN BERGSTEIN

Why people see truth in Trump’s lies
Patrick Chappatte

The TikTok threat

More recent News

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States

LOVE LETTERS
I don’t like how he’s raising his kid
... from bedtime to teeth-brushing.

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home
A Massachusetts family reached out to the FBI after discovering the artifacts - including six portraits of Okinawan kings - as they went through their late father's belongings. The items arrived in Japan on Friday, officials said.

Police seek to identify two women connected to assault at Roxbury beauty supply store

At around 9:45 a.m., Boston police officers were called to the Hair Stop for an assault and battery in progress.

Man killed in Fall River stabbing at rooming house
At around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, police responded to the rooming house after reports of a stabbing during an altercation between residents.

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country
About 1.4 million Haitians are on the verge of famine, and more than 4 million require food aid, sometimes eating only once a day or nothing at all, aid groups say.

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THE FINE PRINT

This couple’s expensive, reclining seats were broken on their JetBlue flights. They want their money back.

JetBlue's luxurious lie-flat seats were broken when 83-year-old Wally and Meredith Stevens arrived on board for November flights to and from Southern California. Is a $400 credit on $5,200 airfare fair compensation?

Sheriff’s office had probable cause to remove guns, take Maine shooter into custody a month before attack, commission finds
The commission was unanimous in its finding that the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office “had probable cause to believe that Mr. Card posed a likelihood of serious harm” and could have taken him into custody under Maine’s “yellow flag” law, the report said.

‘I guess I have to keep posting’: Inside the lives and finances of Boston influencers
Several Boston influencers told the Globe they made six figures from social media last year, showing it is a lucrative career for Gen Zers.

Former head of English learner programs files whistleblower lawsuit against Boston Public Schools, alleging discrimination and retaliation
Aketa Narang Kapur, who is of South Asian descent, is among a growing number of current and former BPS employees who have accused BPS of discriminating against educators of color and targeting them with discipline and dismissal.

Culture & Lifestyle

Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started

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Special Projects

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

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EDITORIAL

Wu should be making the pitch for school consolidation
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Metro

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

Mr. Breashears, who summited Mount Everest five times, was the co-director and cinematographer of “Everest,” one of the most viewed IMAX movies in history.

Sydell L. Miller, self-made eyelash and hair-care mogul, dies at 86

Sydell L. Miller was a self-made beauty mogul went from the stay-at-home wife of a Cleveland salon owner to a mansion so immense that it was said to take an hour to walk through all of its rooms.

Giandomenico Picco, diplomat who freed hostages in Lebanon, dies at 75

Giandomenico Picco, an Italian diplomat who as a lead negotiator for the United Nations helped resolve conflicts across the globe — most notably spending nearly a year in the early 1990s shuttling around the Middle East to secure the release of 11 hostages held by terrorist groups in Lebanon — died Sunday in Wilton, Connecticut, north of Norwalk. He was 75.

Harassment and violence have become routine at Tewksbury’s overburdened psych hospital, workers say

Overcrowding, threats of violence, and inadequate care plague a state hospital, staff say.

Sports

Celtics notebook

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla explains why he has shifted the rotations and responsibilities of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown recently

The Celtics are just responding to how defenses are challenging them, and the skill sets of Brown and Tatum give Boston plenty of options.
D5 BOYS' BASKETBALL: NEW MISSION 57, HOOSAC VALLEY 49

New Mission’s seniors deliver in clutch to claim Division 5 boys’ title over Hoosac Valley

Defensive demon Jamari Toney-Simmons scored eight of his game-high 17 points in the fourth quarter and Lawrence Davis delivered 8 points, 10 rebounds in Titans' first title run since 2016.
NWSL SOCCER

KC Current open up new stadium with victory, thanks to teenager’s historic goal

The sold-out house at CPKC Stadium saw Current teenager Alex Pfeiffer become the youngest goal-scorer in league history in a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Portland Thorns.
Red Sox notebook

Red Sox late-spring buildup dealing with chemistry concerns

SKIING

Mikaela Shiffrin caps injury-marred ski season with record-extending 60th win in slalom
RED SOX

Ceddanne Rafaela continues building Opening Day case in Red Sox prospect showcase

Business

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds

Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States

The Boston area built a ton of lab space. Now many of those buildings are opening empty.

The region's supply of life science real estate exploded just as the once-booming industry hit a slow patch. Now what?

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals

Northeastern dorm, huge Charlestown project, and South End labs all get BPDA sign-off

magazine
Spring Travel

Off Portugal’s beaten path, I found culture, family — and belonging

Spring Travel

Ten great New England spas for hydrotherapy, massage, and more
Spring Travel

The best sandwich in Philadelphia might not be a cheesesteak
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I ordered the garlic soup (I know, dating faux pas right there)’

metro

It’s a sunny start to the weekend before stray showers move in on St. Patrick’s Day

Former MBTA transit police officer convicted of raping two women while on duty in 2012

St. Patrick’s Day parades step off Sunday in Massachusetts

sports

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won’t throw for 3-to-4 weeks due to elbow nerve irritation and edema

New Mission’s Division 5 boys’ title proved the collaboration between co-head coaches Malcolm Smith and Eleazar Clayton was a success

Cooper Criswell knows he has an opportunity with the Red Sox, and he’ll gladly accept any role

business

Healey launches $1 million fund to help convert office buildings into housing

Wu’s rezoning effort gets first BPDA approval

Prosecutors seek from 40 to 50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried for cryptocurrency fraud

politics

Schumer’s rebuke of Netanyahu exemplifies US leaders skirting an unwritten rule on allies’ elections

John Kerry, 80, insists he’s not retiring: ‘My age is the new 60′

Prosecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney

Nation

Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say

Stalling: a time-tested legal strategy that keeps working for Trump

Ankle monitors and curfews: Inside Biden’s new tracking system for migrant families

World

First shipment of aid to arrive by sea is set to be delivered across Gaza

In occupied Ukraine, casting a vote (for Putin) as armed soldiers watch

In Paris, the Olympics clean up their act

opinion

Robots could help us with our chores. They could bury us too.

Could there be a site for the O’Bryant at revamped Allston hub?

The teachers association’s anti-MCAS crusade gets curiouser and curiouser

lifestyle

In Roslindale, Riot Improv mixes true live storytelling and improv, with silly, surprising results

I don’t like how he’s raising his kid

Minnie Driver says she was ‘totally heartbroken’ by split with Matt Damon before 1998 Oscars

food & dining

Staying in for St. Patrick’s Day? Here’s what to make.

Restaurant deals to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in and around Boston ☘️

‘Drinks to go’ could become permanent, but packies are pushing back

travel

As summer nears, judge’s ruling could spell trouble for Nantucket short-term rentals

Manhattan for a month: Mastering the mind-set of a temporary local

What should you do if a disaster hits a destination you were planning to visit?

Arts

FBI returns 22 historic artifacts to Japan after they were discovered in a Mass. home

‘Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away,’ the result of a 20-museum partnership, opens in Boston this week

For artist John Shen, a room of one’s own means a studio that doubles as a giant camera

Books

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

Dan Wakefield, multifaceted writer on a spiritual journey, dies at 91

In Percival Everett’s ‘James,’ Jim from ‘Huckleberry Finn’ moves out of the shadows and into full personhood

Movies

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

Minnie Driver says she was ‘totally heartbroken’ by split with Matt Damon before 1998 Oscars

Television

Upcoming on Netflix: Jason Bateman and Jude Law in ‘Black Rabbit’

Viola Davis surprises her sister’s Central Falls High School classes

‘Nolly’ a treat, thanks to Helena Bonham Carter

music

Dropkick Murphys get the St. Paddy’s party started

What is Boston’s Irish music scene without Brian O’Donovan?

A two-night Gary Smith tribute celebrates the Fort Apache studios community he built

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ is a glass slipper that fits

‘Girl From the North Country’: Tangled up in Bob

Ahead of ‘The Cher Show,’ designer Bob Mackie dishes on those costumes the diva dared to wear

Health

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

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

Obituaries

David Breashears, climber, cinematographer brought Mount Everest to the masses, dies at 68

Sydell L. Miller, self-made eyelash and hair-care mogul, dies at 86

Giandomenico Picco, diplomat who freed hostages in Lebanon, dies at 75