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How many migrants have arrived in Massachusetts? It’s hard to know for sure, but they keep coming.

As state officials triage this burgeoning crisis — and navigate Massachusetts’ unique statewide right to shelter law — policymakers and front-line workers still don’t know exactly how many people are arriving.

Judge dismisses most of lawsuit against DeSantis and Florida over migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say

The Florida Supreme Court paved the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy while also giving voters a chance to remove restrictions in November and restore abortion rights in most cases.

Syria says an Israeli airstrike destroyed Iran’s consular building in Damascus, with several deaths

An Israeli airstrike has destroyed the consular section of Iran’s embassy in Syria, killing a senior Iranian military adviser and roughly a handful of other people, Syrian state media said Monday.

Heavy destruction at Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest, as Israeli troops end a 2-week raid

Construction unions protesting non-union work site say they could potentially disrupt Boston Marathon

Protesters warned that the demonstrations could continue through and beyond the April 15 marathon.

Why Trump’s alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base

In a potentially worrying sign for President Biden, Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric appears to be resonating with key elements of the coalition that Biden will need to win over in November.

Biden starts to get personal with Trump, hitting him with barbs about his legal troubles and his weight

Political analysts said the new strategy is an attempt to energize Democrats’ base and try to provoke a volatile response from Donald Trump, but it risks alienating swing voters.

Canton police chief cited for striking pedestrian with town-owned vehicle in Wrentham in February, authorities say

Police Chief Helena Rafferty was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian whom she struck with a town-owned SUV on the evening of Feb. 16 in Wrentham, according to authorities.

Forecast snowfall across New England with this week's storm.

An ‘intense’ storm is coming this week. Could it bring snow?

Flooding of rivers and streams will again be a concern with these next rounds of heavy precipitation — the first major weather event of April.

Spring storm could dump 6 inches of snow on much of New Hampshire

A strengthening system is set to bring waves of heavy rain and snow to New England.

These maps show what to expect from this April wintry storm

A burst of cold air will raise the snow threat across parts of New England, while more heavy rain is forecast farther south.

Warby Parker, other locations offering free eclipse glasses while they last
The glasses are made of solar-blocking material so people can safely watch next Monday's celestial phenomenon.

See how far you are from the 2024 eclipse’s path of totality See photos of solar eclipses throughout New England in the 20th century

Wendy Puryear, a virologist at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts, worked in her lab.

A person in Texas is being treated for bird flu. Here’s how Mass. scientists are tracking the virus.

H5N1 has been surging in Massachusetts wildlife since January.

Trump Media, owner of Truth Social, is a textbook meme stock.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Psst. Investing in Trump’s Truth Social is a no-brainer.

Ignore the Wall Street elite: This is a beautiful, perfect social media company.

Donald Trump’s social media company lost more than $58 million last year

The block at the corner of Bromfield and Washington streets in Downtown Crossing.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

What a 417,000-square-foot project at the corner of Bromfield Street could say about the future of downtown

The powers-that-be in City Hall face a crucial decision: Let a developer proceed with office plans there, or force it back to the drawing board for housing instead.

Google co-founders Sergey Brin, left, and Larry Page pose at company headquarters Jan.15, 2004, in Mountain View, California.

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. On launch day, people thought it was a joke.

When Google co-founders unveiled Gmail on April Fools' Day in 2004, it sounded preposterous.

On Tuesday, the sprawling GE that moved its headquarters to Boston from Connecticut in 2016 amid much fanfare will be no more.

GE’s long life as giant industrial conglomerate enters new era, as company splits up on Tuesday

General Electric is on the precipice of a long-planned breakup into three companies: GE Vernova (energy), GE Healthcare, and GE Aerospace. Executives say it’s the beginning of a promising new era.

Ashland Police Chief Cara Rossi (right), at a March POST Commission hearing, sat with attorney Leah Barrault. Rossi was accused of not heeding a female dispatcher's complaint about sexual assault by a male officer.

Ashland police chief to be reinstated Tuesday, with state oversight panel verdict pending

Cara Rossi had been on paid administrative leave while facing a hearing around her handling of a dispatcher’s sexual assault complaint against a male officer in 2020 while Rossi was a Natick police lieutenant.

Ceddanne Rafaela showed off the wheels in Seattle.

The speedy Red Sox: Athleticism could change how Boston plays, and other thoughts

The Sox stole 112 bases last season, five better than the league average. They’re capable of a lot more this season.

Game preview: Red Sox at Athletics lineups and notes

Opinion

Stormy Daniels in the documentary “Stormy.”

JOAN VENNOCHI

Donald Trump was right about Stormy Daniels. She’s smart.

In a new documentary, the details she has already spoken of and written about are re-explored in a way that continues to help her cause and hurt his.

Tom Keane

Wu’s plan to save Boston: Make it more expensive

MARCELA GARCÍA

What’s in a US Census question? If it’s about race, a lot.

IDEAS | PAUL LEWIS

Wanted: One history-making woman for the Mass. State House

EDITORIAL

Not so fast on Steward-Optum deal

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Wellfleet officials to hold dangerousness hearing after dog mauls 2-year-old

The child was bitten in the face by a pitbull mix at a East Hill Road home on Sunday and airlifted to a Boston hospital, police said. The incident report on the attack was still unfinished Monday afternoon, according to Deputy Police Chief Michael Turner.

Brother sought in connection with fatal shooting of older sibling in Brockton, authorities say
Brockton police responded to a Hoover Avenue home early Sunday morning where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Statue of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, unveiled in Ashland
“It was quite emotional for a lot of people, myself included,” Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner, said in a phone interview. “This is more than just a dog, it’s symbol of hope.”

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at his Florida home
The D.C. native played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played there for six, before famously retiring at halftime of a game with the Bills due to injuries.

A guide to primary day 2024 in Rhode Island
On April 2, voters in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin will cast their votes in the states’ presidential primaries.

A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
The US Coast Guard has opened a temporary channel for vessels involved in clearing debris at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, part of a phased approach to opening the main channel leading to the vital port, officials said.

Two vehicles catch on fire on I-93, slowing Monday morning commute
The two car fires Monday morning — one near Medford and another in the O’Neill Tunnel — caused delays during the rush-hour commute, officials said.

Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It’s the biggest bug emergence in centuries.
Trillions of evolution’s bizarro wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their rears, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries.

Quincy City Councilor Ian Cain files paperwork to run for US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s seat

Ian Cain, the Quincy city councilor and founder of a startup incubator for blockchain technology, is inching closer to a US Senate run, a bid that could add another prominent Republican to the race against incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren.

‘Let’s annex Boston’: Cambridge city councilor floats plan to create ‘MegaCambridge’

In ads appearing across Boston on April 1, Burhan Azeem, who is now in his second term as a Cambridge city councilor, is making the case that Cantabrigians should seize their larger neighbor.

FAFSA delays and end of affirmative action are colliding for a chaotic college admissions season
After the US Supreme Court's ruling on college admissions, schools in New England worked to preserve campus diversity. Now, delays and errors in the federal financial aid process threatens those efforts.

Pursuit of the Lewiston shooter proved to be a case study in how not to prevent a mass shooting
176 days, 25 officers: Police were repeatedly warned about Robert Card's erratic behavior, his weapons, and his threats. This is an account of those warnings.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

3,000 days of lost learning: Advocacy groups seek to ban suspensions for state’s youngest students
Advocates of legislation to ban early elementary school suspensions say even one instance of removing a young student from class is too much.

Culture & Lifestyle

Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin is an artist and bespoke western bootmaker based in Wakefield.

These boots are made for gawking: Wakefield artist crafts custom kicks

The cover of Aly Raisman's new picture book, "From My Head to My Toes," featuring illustrations by Bea Jackson.

Two-time Olympian Aly Raisman’s new children’s book aims to help families explore the subject of consent

Noah Kahan attended the Grammys on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles. The Vermont singer recently stopped by the set of "Sesame Street."

Noah Kahan brings stick season to ‘Sesame Street’

Cillian Murphy, left, and Robert Downey Jr. in a scene from Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," which scooped up seven Academy Awards this year.

Real women are still missing from the movies — the Bechdel Test proves it

Special Projects

Ashfield, MA 06/13//2023, At Sanderson Academy, books in a fourth-grade classroom.

Suzanne Kreiter\Globe staff

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.

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, 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

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

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Migrants from Peru and Venezuela walked down a trail on the US side of the Rio Grande on Tuesday in El Paso, Texas.

JEFF JACOBY

The border needs fixing, but not because migrants are dangerous

National Transportation Safety Board employees set up a sign about runway incursions before a Senate hearing last year. Industry regulators and union leaders testified about a Federal Aviation Administration report about the alarming pattern of safety lapses and near misses in the skies and on the runways of the United States involving major airlines.

EDITORIAL

String of near-disasters should be wake-up call for aviation industry

Merle Haggard on "The Johnny Cash Show," 1970.

IDEAS | Craig Fehrman

How Nashville and the Pentagon fell into harmony

TechBoston Academy players headed onto the field for a game against Chelsea at White Stadium, Nov. 9, 2023.

Michael Thomas and Dan Eramian

White Stadium should be available to BPS football all season long

Assuming House Speaker Mike Johnson rejects stoning, slavery, and silencing women, what does he mean by “Bible-believing”?

Rich Barlow

Speaker Mike Johnson is better at thumping his Bible than believing it

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

AS I SEE IT

Behind the images, stories abound

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week, Grossfeld looks beyond the lens.

Judge dismisses most of lawsuit against DeSantis, Florida, over migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard

While the judge dropped parts of the case pertaining to DeSantis and other Florida officials, she said a lawsuit against the charter company that operated the flights can continue.

Canton police chief cited for striking pedestrian with town-owned vehicle in Wrentham in February, authorities say

Police Chief Helena Rafferty was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian whom she struck with a town-owned SUV on the evening of Feb. 16 in Wrentham, according to authorities.

Ashland police chief to be reinstated Tuesday, with state oversight panel verdict pending

Sports

Committed to Clemson, Notre Dame Academy (Hingham) senior Jane Hilsabeck netted 65 goals and 31 assists in the Cougars' drive to the Division 2 state title.

EMASS GIRLS' LACROSSE: PLAYERS TO WATCH

EMass girls’ lacrosse: 10-plus star players to watch on the field this spring

All-Americans, and returning league MVPs, with commitments to the ACC, the Ivy League, and more headline a talented collection of scorers and defenders.

The Revolution's Tomas Chancalay (right) has four goals in Champions Cup, tied for the tournament lead.

Club America at Revolution | Tuesday, 9 p.m., FS1

By advancing in Champions Cup, Revolution are making it difficult on themselves

There is plenty of time to recover, but the Revolution are one of two winless teams in MLS and are in last place in the overall standings.

Police say no foul play is suspected in the death of Vontae Davis, shown with Indianapolis in 2015.

NFL

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at his Florida home

The D.C. native played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played there for six, before famously retiring at halftime of a game with the Bills due to injuries.

EMASS GIRLS' LACROSSE: TOP 20

Notre Dame (Hingham) girls’ lacrosse begins 2024 where it ended 2023, atop the Globe Top 20 poll

bruins

Pat Maroon takes a big step toward a return with his first full practice with Bruins

college hockey

The cream ultimately rose as BC and BU fought off challengers to reach the Frozen Four

Business

Trump Media stock falls more than 21 percent after company discloses $58m loss for 2023

Losses in 2023 for Trump Media & Technology Group mark a stark decline compared with the profit of $50.5 million that the former president’s company reported for 2022, according to a regulatory filing.

US home insurance premiums may hit a record this year, report warns

The average premium for homeowners insurance in the United States is expected to hit $2,522 by the end of the year, driven largely by intensifying natural disasters, rising reinsurance costs, and higher fees for home repair.

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Psst. Investing in Trump’s Truth Social is a no-brainer.

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Lexi, the writer’s pup, is a frequent tail wagger.

CONNECTIONS

Hear me out: Humans should have tails

MISS CONDUCT

Enough already with cellphones — and all the endless apps

GLOBE MAGAZINE

‘Don’t let grief dominate’: 9 Alzheimer’s experts on supporting a loved one

Illustrations for magazine's March 3, 2024, cover story about an ice climbing accident on Mount Katahdin in Maine in 1974.

Globe Magazine

Treasure hunting at estate sales

How many migrants have arrived in Massachusetts? It’s hard to know for sure, but they keep coming.

Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week ban on most abortions, but voters will soon have a say

Syria says an Israeli airstrike destroyed Iran’s consular building in Damascus, with several deaths

Heavy destruction at Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest, as Israeli troops end a 2-week raid

Construction unions protesting non-union work site say they could potentially disrupt Boston Marathon

Why Trump’s alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base

Biden starts to get personal with Trump, hitting him with barbs about his legal troubles and his weight

Canton police chief cited for striking pedestrian with town-owned vehicle in Wrentham in February, authorities say

An ‘intense’ storm is coming this week. Could it bring snow?

These maps show what to expect from this April wintry storm

Warby Parker, other locations offering free eclipse glasses while they last The glasses are made of solar-blocking material so people can safely watch next Monday's celestial phenomenon.

A person in Texas is being treated for bird flu. Here’s how Mass. scientists are tracking the virus.

Psst. Investing in Trump’s Truth Social is a no-brainer.

What a 417,000-square-foot project at the corner of Bromfield Street could say about the future of downtown

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. On launch day, people thought it was a joke.

GE’s long life as giant industrial conglomerate enters new era, as company splits up on Tuesday

Ashland police chief to be reinstated Tuesday, with state oversight panel verdict pending

The speedy Red Sox: Athleticism could change how Boston plays, and other thoughts

Donald Trump was right about Stormy Daniels. She’s smart.

Wu’s plan to save Boston: Make it more expensive

What’s in a US Census question? If it’s about race, a lot.

Wanted: One history-making woman for the Mass. State House

Not so fast on Steward-Optum deal

More recent News

Wellfleet officials to hold dangerousness hearing after dog mauls 2-year-old

Brother sought in connection with fatal shooting of older sibling in Brockton, authorities say Brockton police responded to a Hoover Avenue home early Sunday morning where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Statue of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, unveiled in Ashland “It was quite emotional for a lot of people, myself included,” Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner, said in a phone interview. “This is more than just a dog, it’s symbol of hope.”

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at his Florida home The D.C. native played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played there for six, before famously retiring at halftime of a game with the Bills due to injuries.

A guide to primary day 2024 in Rhode Island On April 2, voters in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin will cast their votes in the states’ presidential primaries.

Two vehicles catch on fire on I-93, slowing Monday morning commute The two car fires Monday morning — one near Medford and another in the O’Neill Tunnel — caused delays during the rush-hour commute, officials said.

Quincy City Councilor Ian Cain files paperwork to run for US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s seat

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These boots are made for gawking: Wakefield artist crafts custom kicks

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Opinion, ideas, and commentary

The border needs fixing, but not because migrants are dangerous

String of near-disasters should be wake-up call for aviation industry

How Nashville and the Pentagon fell into harmony

White Stadium should be available to BPS football all season long

Speaker Mike Johnson is better at thumping his Bible than believing it

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Behind the images, stories abound

Judge dismisses most of lawsuit against DeSantis, Florida, over migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard

Canton police chief cited for striking pedestrian with town-owned vehicle in Wrentham in February, authorities say

Ashland police chief to be reinstated Tuesday, with state oversight panel verdict pending

Sports

EMass girls’ lacrosse: 10-plus star players to watch on the field this spring

By advancing in Champions Cup, Revolution are making it difficult on themselves

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at his Florida home

Notre Dame (Hingham) girls’ lacrosse begins 2024 where it ended 2023, atop the Globe Top 20 poll

Pat Maroon takes a big step toward a return with his first full practice with Bruins

The cream ultimately rose as BC and BU fought off challengers to reach the Frozen Four

Business

Trump Media stock falls more than 21 percent after company discloses $58m loss for 2023

US home insurance premiums may hit a record this year, report warns

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fools’ Day joke.

Psst. Investing in Trump’s Truth Social is a no-brainer.

Hear me out: Humans should have tails

Enough already with cellphones — and all the endless apps

‘Don’t let grief dominate’: 9 Alzheimer’s experts on supporting a loved one

An ice climbing disaster on Mount Katahdin. A desperate rescue mission.

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Blaze tears through three structures in New Hampshire, killing 17 sheep

An ‘intense’ storm is coming this week. Could it bring snow?

How many migrants have arrived in Massachusetts? It’s hard to know for sure, but they keep coming.

sports

Warby Parker, other locations offering free eclipse glasses while they last
The glasses are made of solar-blocking material so people can safely watch next Monday's celestial phenomenon.

Brother sought in connection with fatal shooting of older sibling in Brockton, authorities say
Brockton police responded to a Hoover Avenue home early Sunday morning where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his chest.

Statue of Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, unveiled in Ashland
“It was quite emotional for a lot of people, myself included,” Rich Powers, Spencer’s owner, said in a phone interview. “This is more than just a dog, it’s symbol of hope.”

Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis, 35, found dead at his Florida home
The D.C. native played three seasons for Miami before being traded to Indianapolis just before the 2012 season. He played there for six, before famously retiring at halftime of a game with the Bills due to injuries.

A guide to primary day 2024 in Rhode Island
On April 2, voters in Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin will cast their votes in the states’ presidential primaries.

Two vehicles catch on fire on I-93, slowing Monday morning commute
The two car fires Monday morning — one near Medford and another in the O’Neill Tunnel — caused delays during the rush-hour commute, officials said.

Pursuit of the Lewiston shooter proved to be a case study in how not to prevent a mass shooting
176 days, 25 officers: Police were repeatedly warned about Robert Card's erratic behavior, his weapons, and his threats. This is an account of those warnings.

THE GREAT DIVIDE

3,000 days of lost learning: Advocacy groups seek to ban suspensions for state’s youngest students
Advocates of legislation to ban early elementary school suspensions say even one instance of removing a young student from class is too much.