fb-pixel The Boston Globe Skip to main content
The Boston Globe
TRENDING:

Airman who self-immolated in Gaza protest grew up in secretive religious community on Cape

Former members say the community’s practices left them with severe emotional trauma — and that Aaron Bushnell’s death has spurred some soul-searching among them over the community’s legacy.

Influential Massachusetts Republican voted out as national committeeman
Ron Kaufman, of Quincy, worked in George H.W. Bush’s White House and advised Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential bid.

Maine lawmaker defends comments on Nazis that drew viral criticism online
Laurel Libby, a Republican from Auburn, mentioned Nazis while speaking on the House floor in Augusta in opposition to a bill that would ban unauthorized paramilitary training in the state.

William Delahunt, former congressman and Norfolk DA, mourned at funeral in Dorchester
Mourners remembered William Delahunt funeral for treating others with kindness and making people feel valued.

Train problems on Red, Green lines cause disruptions for riders Saturday
The longest disruption was reported on the Red Line at North Quincy station Saturday evening, where a disabled train was removed from service due to a “traction issue."

Kristen Wiig joins Five-Timers Club in star-studded ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Raye performs
"SNL" alum Kristen Wiig returned to host and English artist Raye was the evening's musical guest.

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire

 Iranian commander renews vow to revenge Syria strike attributed to Israel that killed 2 generals
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

A few thoughts on the biggest storylines to emerge from the early days of the baseball season

The Yankees are the third team Juan Soto has played for in the last 20 months, and it could well be four at this point next year as Soto will become a free agent after the season.
Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

The Stefon Diggs trade shows the Bills and Texans are heading in opposite directions

The Bills are in rebuild-on-the-fly mode after coming up short for the fourth straight season while the Texans have loaded up with one of the NFL’s most expensive rosters.
BRUINS 3, PANTHERS 2

Bruins scratch out another win over the Panthers on Jesper Boqvist’s overtime goal

Florida tied it up in the third period before Boqvist and the Bruins completed the season series sweep. Charlie McAvoy and Charlie Coyle also scored, and Linus Ullmark made 28 saves.
The NHL has the power to put an end to episodes such as the Rangers-Devils line brawl, but will it?
Opinion
EDITORIAL

The ‘demographic cliff’ is coming. Colleges must be prepared.

The number of college students is expected to plunge across New England, as a result of the decline in birth rates after the 2007-2008 recession.
RENÉE GRAHAM

An unexpected glimmer of hope in a dark political moment
JEFF JACOBY

Science says race isn’t real. How long will the US Census keep pretending otherwise?
IDEAS | BART TOCCI

I can’t afford you anymore: A letter to the place where I was born
Jon Kingsdale

How to prevent another Steward-like health care crisis

More recent News

1,200 high school students find their prom dresses at ‘Belle of the Ball’ drive
About 1,200 local high school students experienced their Cinderella moments on Saturday at the 20th annual "Belle of the Ball” prom dress drive, walking into the the Hynes Convention Center looking like everyday teens and leaving decked out in jewelry and gowns.

A courthouse circus surrounds his alleged killer. But John O’Keefe’s loved ones are focused on remembering a ‘good man.’
O’Keefe’s friends and family members told the Globe the spectacle surrounding the Karen Read case has detracted from what should be the focus: that a loving uncle, a generous friend, a police officer dedicated to serving Boston’s communities, lost his life.

A disgraced Holyoke city councilor fled the country before his trial. A new video reportedly shows him joining the Russian army.
A video posted Wednesday to a Russian social media channel reportedly shows the 28-year-old signing a contract to officially join the country’s armed services as it enters its 25th month of war against Ukraine.

Tara Sullivan
After dazzling Final Four games, Iowa vs. South Carolina is the perfect matchup for the championship
Both teams showed what they are made of in their national semifinal victories, and now it will be winner take all on Sunday afternoon.

The Hornets would be wise to consider Dawn Staley as the NBA’s first female head coach

Joe Brennan, Democratic former governor of Maine and US congressman, dies at 89
Brennan served two terms as Maine's governor and two terms in the US House.

Stoneham superintendent to keep job following controversy over school trespasser
The School Committee determined that David Ljungberg did not violate any district policies but disagreed with his decision not to inform the public when James R. McCarty trespassed on school property on March 21, officials said.

Downtown stabbing leaves victim with life-threatening injuries, Boston police say

The stabbing was reported at 6:17 p.m. Saturday in the area of 125 Summer St., about two blocks from South Station, police said.

Stow man, 20, charged after 17-year-old girlfriend found dead in his home, authorities say
A Stow man is facing assault and battery charges after his 17-year-old girlfriend was found dead inside his home on Friday night in what authorities are calling a “suspicious death,” officials said.

Student found with switchblade at Stoneham elementary school, officials say
A school administrator was told just before the 2:40 p.m. dismissal that a student could be in possession of a knife and that the student had talked about the knife with other students and displayed the weapon, officials said.

Recommended reads

Your Home: Renovations

Eight common interior design myths and mistakes, and how to fix them

Boston-area design pros to demystify common issues people encounter when trying to update their homes — and explain how to fix them.
A ‘micro-addition’ made a big difference in a Jamaica Plain home renovation How a Charlestown family remade a Federal-style row house into a home for its third century

At Rodent Academy in Cambridge, you have one assignment: Kill the rats
To beat the pests, we have to be smarter than them. And sometimes, participants at the academy learn, we have to unleash the rat-killing dogs. Really.

MATTHEW GILBERT | BUZZSAW
The fine whine of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was vintage Larry David
David mainstreamed the embrace of dislikable sorts on TV — Jerry, Elaine, and George of “Seinfeld” and the “Larry David” of “Curb.” His cringe-comedy series comes to an end Sunday night after 12 seasons.

Stock market FOMO? Instead, indulge your ‘FOMU’: fear of messing up.
Picking the perfect time to buy or sell individual stocks is exceptionally difficult even for professional money managers.

Culture & Lifestyle

On the 50th anniversary of ‘Carrie’, Stephen King talks about how his first horror novel came to be

Esther Perel hits Boston for one night to talk love, sex, and relationships

At the Opera House, the pleasure of Sondheim’s ‘Company’

There’s something in the way other artists cover Beatles songs

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.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

William McNulty and Drew Lewis

To save US lives, Congress should provide aid to Ukraine
Sarah Iselin

Massachusetts needs comprehensive, long-term health care planning today
Michael R. Bloomberg and Gina McCarthy

The end of the coal era, the beginning of a cleaner era
MARCELA GARCÍA

Here’s how Biden can help Haitians who have fled a nation near collapse
IDEAS | EVAN SELINGER

The powerful aura of throwback places that defy the algorithms
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘Every bed we’ve had has been full’: City shelters housing rising numbers of individual migrants

Individual migrants now make up about 30 percent of the population staying in city homeless shelters, according to Mayor Michelle Wu. Only families qualify for spots in the state's emergency shelter system, leaving individuals dependent on city or nonprofit shelter beds.

These smartphone apps will make following the solar eclipse easier

This list of apps for both iOS and Android devices will show you what to expect on eclipse day.

Airman who self-immolated in Gaza protest grew up in secretive religious community on Cape

Former members say the community’s practices left them with severe emotional trauma — and that Aaron Bushnell’s death has spurred some soul-searching among them over the community’s legacy.

Train problems on Red, Green lines cause disruptions for riders Saturday

The longest disruption was reported on the Red Line at North Quincy station Saturday evening, where a disabled train was removed from service due to a “traction issue."

Sports

angels 2, red sox 1

Misplays in the field prove costly for Red Sox against Angels

On a night when they pitched well enough to win, the Sox were held to three hits, struck out 14 times, and allowed two unearned runs.
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | UCONN 86, ALABAMA 72

UConn gets a game from Alabama, but powers through to set up title showdown with Purdue

UConn withstood an early wave of 3-pointers from the Crimson Tide, who hit 73 percent from distance in the first half, before holding them without a field goal during a five-minute second-half stretch.
GOLF

Nelly Korda reaches final of LPGA match play event, on doorstep of fourth straight tour win

Korda is trying to become the first LPGA Tour player to win four consecutive starts since Lorena Ochoa in 2008. The record is five, set by Nancy Lopez in 1978 and matched by Annika Sorenstam in 2004-05.
REVOLUTION 1, CHARLOTTE 0

Gil brothers come together to finally earn Revolution an MLS victory at Gillette Stadium
BRUINS 3, PANTHERS 2

Bruins scratch out another win over the Panthers on Jesper Boqvist’s overtime goal
Golf roundup

Lottie Woad captures Augusta National Women’s Amateur with birdie-birdie close

Business

Yellen says US-China relationship on ‘more stable footing’ but more can be done to improve ties

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations’ differences.

Consumers hate ‘price discrimination,’ but they sure love a discount

“In general, from a buyer standpoint, there has to be this perception of fairness.”

Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information.

US and China plan talks on economics, including manufacturing ‘overcapacity’ issue, Yellen says
magazine
PERSPECTIVE

When you’re lost, remember your red helicopter — what you once knew as a child
MISS CONDUCT

I’m not sure if we should invite an angry relative to my son’s wedding
Cooking

Fuel up for the Marathon with hearty, healthy meals

CONNECTIONS

Hear me out: Humans should have tails

metro

1,200 high school students find their prom dresses at ‘Belle of the Ball’ drive

Maine lawmaker defends comments on Nazis that drew viral criticism online

Influential Massachusetts Republican voted out as national committeeman

sports

Stephen Strasburg’s retirement official, according to league, formally ending Washington phenom’s career

MLB players’ union points finger at pitch clock in face of multiple pitcher injuries

Boys’ lacrosse roundup: Logan Poulin, Sam Mayhew deliver late for Nauset in nonleague win over Canton

business

Stock market FOMO? Instead, indulge your ‘FOMU’: fear of messing up.

Progress at Back Bay Station? Builder of long-dormant development signs lease deal with the state.

A running list of layoffs in the Boston-area tech sector

politics

An appeals court blocks a debt relief plan for students who say they were misled by colleges

Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge as clearing proceeds and declares ‘your nation has your back’

Biden gets a look at bridge devastation

Nation

Joe Brennan, Democratic former governor of Maine and US congressman, dies at 89

Rescuers scramble to save orphaned orca calf dubbed ‘Brave Little Hunter’

A frozen pond and a new way to experience an ancient Jewish ritual in Maine

World

Mexico is breaking diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police stormed the embassy in Quito

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire

Russia pounds Kharkiv in deadly barrage, straining Ukraine’s defenses

opinion

Energy is being expended to reform electricity market in Mass.

Report raises questions on public retirees’ work

¿Debe Estados Unidos recibir a más migrantes haitianos?

lifestyle

My husband isn’t brushing his teeth

Where to celebrate graduation season in Boston and beyond

Esther Perel hits Boston for one night to talk love, sex, and relationships

food & dining

Ziggy Bombs opens in Brookline; Nightshade Clam Shack prepares for summertime in Lynn

Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Vermont made a special eclipse beer. (You have to make a special trip to get it.)

No more bright lights, big ziti: Stella, once a South End staple, is all grown up and living in Newton

travel

So much beauty, so many sieges in Girona, Spain

Keep a fresh eye: Six strategies for visiting some of New England’s art museums

Britney Coleman on Oprah, energy bars, travel agents, and getting back to Boston

Arts

At the ICA, the powerful, personal histories of Firelei Báez

The National Black Doll Museum celebrates 20 years and a new home, in North Attleborough

At the Gardner, the riotous maximalism of Raqib Shaw

Books

‘He was without a doubt one of the most fascinating people I’ve interviewed’: Readers share their Stephen King memories

Maggie Nelson contemplates freedom through words and art in ‘Like Love’

Amanda Montell lays bare your ‘mental magic tricks’ in ‘The Age of Magical Overthinking’

Movies

‘Coup de Chance’: Woody Allen revisits one of his go-to themes: men getting away with murder

Don’t mess with Dev Patel in ‘Monkey Man’

A love letter to the local cinema scene: Globe readers share their movie-theater memories

Television

Kristen Wiig joins Five-Timers Club in star-studded ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Raye performs

‘Sons of Anarchy’ showrunner heads to Wild West with ‘The Abandons’

The fine whine of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was vintage Larry David

music

BSO’s Scriabin cloaked in multi-hued spectacle of light

Five things to do around Boston, April 8-14

Flutist Elizabeth Rowe landed the dream job of a lifetime at 29. At 49, she’s walking away.

Theater/Dance

At the Opera House, the pleasure of Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Playwright Christopher Durang mastered the art of misbehaving

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre’s ‘Driving in Circles’ proves to be an engrossing journey

Health

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

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

Obituaries

Sami Michael, Israeli novelist with Arabic roots, dies at 97

Michael Singer, sculptor who used nature as his medium, dies at 78

Celebration of the life and photos of Charles Daniels