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Why did Iran attack Israel? What to know about the strikes, US response.
Iran launched a wave of missiles and drones toward Israel late Saturday as regional tensions continued to mount over the war in Gaza.

Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s attack, and Biden now seeks diplomatic response

Iran’s attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war, but all sides have also scored gains

Who is Karen Read? A look at the woman at the center of a media firestorm.
Despite the frenzy, fueled by theories of a police coverup, few who have much to say publicly about the case actually know the woman whose story has split a town in half.

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS
Building much-needed housing at the old Fort Devens seems simple. It isn’t.
An agreement between the three towns that the old Army base straddles is just the first step in efforts to lift a longstanding housing cap there.

Bold Types
WBZ-TV anchor leaves his dream job, and pens an essay about it
Liam Martin left WBZ-TV to focus on family, mental health

How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial

After years of fits and starts before an indictment last year, Trump is set to stand trial Monday in New York on state charges related to the very sex scandal that he and his aides strove to hide.
Here’s what to know about Trump's hush money case A look at how jury selection will work in Trump's trial

Police in Australia identify the Sydney stabbing attacker who killed 6 people

‘The Hotline hype is real’: Why a tough-to-score pizza is all the rage in R.I.

Bus gets ‘Storrowed’ at Longfellow Bridge, causing traffic delays
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Championship-or-bust Celtics will prepare for the unknown while waiting on first-round playoff opponent

 The Celtics honor retiring TV play-by-play voice Mike Gorman for his 43-year career Celtics close sparkling regular season with 132-122 win over Wizards
Red Sox 5, Angels 4

Kenley Jansen, Red Sox hang on to capture Angels series thanks in part to three home runs

 On baseball: What are the Red Sox’ options to replace Trevor Story?
LOVE LETTERS

Do I have to tell my crush I had a one-night stand with our mutual friend?

Is it anyone’s business?
Opinion
EDITORIAL

With US college-age population falling, luring more international students could help schools survive

Some schools also seek new immigrant enrollees.
JEFF JACOBY

Defying the Supreme Court on student loans, Biden sets a dangerous precedent

Brandy Brooks and Shavonne Harrington

A blueprint for how Boston should best use its school buildings
IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

The ‘dream and delusion’ of working for yourself
SCOT LEHIGH

Readers, I need your help on two big questions

More recent News

Patriot’s Day reenactment in Concord canceled because of flooding
The event was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and was to commemorate the beginning the American Revolution.

Ryan Gosling just can’t let Ken go in his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Chris Stapleton performs
Oscar-nominated "Barbie" actor Ryan Gosling hosted this weekend's episode, while country music star Chris Stapleton was the evening's musical guest.

Becky Whitley launches N.H. congressional campaign, creating Democratic contest
A contest has officially emerged for the Democratic nomination in New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District, where six-term Representative Annie M. Kuster is not seeking reelection.

Male victim shot on Vesta Road in Dorchester, officials say
Just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Boston police responded to a report of a person shot at 7 Vesta Road and arrived to find a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, officials said.

Springfield man charged with murder in fatal stabbing of woman in Holyoke
Holyoke police responded to a 911 call and found a woman who appeared to have been stabbed and a man who was unresponsive after allegedly inflicting harm on himself, officials said.

24-year-old man dead after Worcester shooting, police say
A 24-year-old man died after he was found unresponsive following a shooting on Allendale Street in Worcester early Saturday morning, officials said.

Recommended reads

Study at Tufts is taking a close look at test subjects and what they eat to unlock the mysteries of food

A national research project, with the New England component based at Tufts, is seeking to understand why individuals respond differently to different nutrients. The goal is to someday enable people to get nutrition advice tailored to their unique biology.

Philadelphia transit authority terminates contract with CRRC MA
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority terminated its $185 million contract for new railcars from CRRC MA “for cause,” SEPTA spokesperson John Golden said in a statement.

YVONNE ABRAHAM
Fear not, women of America: The GOP loves you!
Republicans are seeking the votes of the women — especially the suburban white ones — whose bodies they're simultaneously trying to control. There's no way this could go wrong.

Even middle-income families in Massachusetts struggle to pay for college
While college tuition is broadly affordable for the rich, and many poor students qualify for significant financial aid, it’s a calamity for those in the middle.

Culture & Lifestyle

Faith Ringgold, who wove Black life into quilts and children’s books, dies at 93

Trailing Detective Gamache in the Eastern Townships

‘Max Roach 100′ at the ICA does the great jazz drummer proud

Author readings around Boston through April 20

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

RENÉE GRAHAM

A diss track, then a rapper’s unexpected apology, shake up hip-hop
Heather Hopp-Bruce

I (barely) survived the eclipse drive from Vermont to Boston
Shira Schoenberg

Is former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett seeking a comeback?
Bernie Sanders

No more US complicity with Netanyahu’s war machine in Gaza
EDITORIAL

Congress needs to step up for Ukraine. Then it’ll be Biden’s turn.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Members of Mass. congressional delegation call for aid to Israel amid Iran attack

Democratic Representatives Jake Auchincloss, Richard Neal, and Lori Trahan joined bipartisan calls to support Israel after Iran unleashed its aerial assault consisting of hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles on the country Saturday night.

Patriot’s Day reenactment in Concord canceled because of flooding

The event was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and was to commemorate the beginning the American Revolution.

A promised bridge over the Mystic River would be a missing link for Somerville and Everett. So where is it?

The project, which bikers, mayors, and customers say would close a glaring transportation gap, is back on the drawing board.

With a federal subsidy ending, nearly 370,000 Mass. households at risk of losing internet access

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program is winding down as its funding ends, and it may leave millions of Americans unsure how they'll pay their internet bills next month.

Sports

NBA

The Eastern Conference play-in field is set, with the Celtics awaiting their opponent from it

The East result set the game schedule for the Western Conference as well, with both of those play-in games set for Tuesday.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Championship-or-bust Celtics will prepare for the unknown while waiting on first-round playoff opponent

The Celtics are determined to ensure they are locked in enough, prepared and focused enough, to prosper regardless of the opponent.
Boston Marathon Notebook

Race director Dave McGillivray joining the crowd to run Boston Marathon during the day for a change

McGillivray, whose streak of 51 consecutive completed Bostons is second only to Mark Bauman’s 54, will be running the race in the daytime for the first time in 37 years.
KNICKS 120, BULLS 119 (OT)

Jalen Brunson’s 40 points power Knicks to overtime win, No. 2 seed in the East after Bucks lose
NCAA FROZEN FOUR

After Frozen Four runs fall short, both Boston College and Boston University men’s hockey teams will have to reload
Celtics Notebook

The Celtics honor retiring TV play-by-play voice Mike Gorman for his 43-year career with the team

Business

Injured workers have little recourse against rogue employers. A new bill could change that.

Proposed legislation would allow the attorney general to enforce a law holding employers accountable for trying to deny workers' comp claims.
CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

Building much-needed housing at the old Fort Devens seems simple. It isn’t.

An agreement between the three towns that the old Army base straddles is just the first step in efforts to lift a longstanding housing cap there.

Israel hails ‘success’ in blocking Iran’s attack, and Biden now seeks diplomatic response
Bold Types

WBZ-TV anchor leaves his dream job, and pens an essay about it
magazine
College & Careers

We asked 6,000 New Englanders: Is a college degree still worth the cost?

College & Careers

Why conservatives are turning against college, even in New England
CONNECTIONS

As a college student, I’d never written an actual letter. They seemed so old-fashioned.

MISS CONDUCT

A couple we were friends with is suddenly avoiding us

metro

Clipper system will bring scattered showers to Boston area later Sunday

Siblings Gia and Xander want to join a family together

Your Boston Marathon forecast: Warmer temperatures and sunny skies await runners on Monday

sports

Watch: Payton Pritchard on his 38-point day, playoff preparation

Kenley Jansen, Red Sox hang on to capture Angels series thanks in part to three home runs

Payton Pritchard on his regular season closing performance, mindset heading into the playoffs

business

A new version of Scrabble aims to make the word-building game more accessible

Biden’s student loan repayment plan is being challenged. Here’s what to know.

Mayor Wu disappoints development industry by shelving tax break talks

politics

Members of Mass. congressional delegation call for aid to Israel amid Iran attack

Becky Whitley launches N.H. congressional campaign, creating Democratic contest

US shoots down ‘nearly all’ Iran-launched attack drones as Biden vows support for Israel’s defense

Nation

How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial

Texas county at center of border fight is overwhelmed by migrant deaths

A jury of his peers: A look at how jury selection will work in Donald Trump’s first criminal trial

World

More civilians die in Ukraine as a think tank warns delays in US aid will hamper Kyiv’s forces

Why did Iran attack Israel? What to know about the strikes, US response.

Israel weighs response after Iranian attack does little damage

opinion

Is former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett seeking a comeback?

Congress needs to step up for Ukraine. Then it’ll be Biden’s turn.

A blueprint for how Boston should best use its school buildings

lifestyle

Maura Tierney and her family help field Boston Marathon team raising funds for a Southie community center

Do I have to tell my crush I had a one-night stand with our mutual friend?

You know about the Boston Marathon. But have you heard of the Half Half Half Half Half Marathon?

food & dining

Emily Ratajkowski, Melissa Gorga, and more hit the red carpet at Encore Boston Harbor

10 experiential bars and restaurants around Boston to grab a bite and get your game on

Hey, runners: Here’s where to carb load for Marathon Monday. (And some spots for spectators, too.)

travel

If you go: Tips and resources for the Sunshine Coast Trail

Trailing Detective Gamache in the Eastern Townships

There are many bright spots along the Sunshine Coast Trail. Watching my kids conquer its 112 miles is one of them.

Arts

Faith Ringgold, who wove Black life into quilts and children’s books, dies at 93

Diving deep with Wu Tsang’s ‘Of Whales’ at the ICA

Roxbury-based artist Napoleon Jones-Henderson awarded fellowship to pursue archival project

Books

You know about the Boston Marathon. But have you heard of the Half Half Half Half Half Marathon?

Two-day event to celebrate the glory of Grolier Bookshop; All She Wrote Books turns five; and more

Claire Dederer on Maggie Nelson and other politically earnest writers

Movies

O.J. Simpson, former NFL star acquitted of double murder in ‘trial of the century,’ has died

Revisit the O.J. Simpson trial with these documentaries and TV shows

‘Remembering Gene Wilder’ and his one-of-a-kind screen career

Television

Ryan Gosling just can’t let Ken go in his ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue, Chris Stapleton performs

Lifetime may move up release of Nicole Brown Simpson documentary following death of O.J.

In ‘Franklin,’ a Founding Father’s flirtations with the French

music

An exuberant ‘Turangalîla’ from the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Rhode Island’s robust old-time music scene comes alive at local jams

Five things to do around Boston, April 15-21

Theater/Dance

‘Max Roach 100′ at the ICA does the great jazz drummer proud

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ at Wheelock invites families to another dimension

The Huntington leads the field of nominees for the Elliot Norton Awards

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

Faith Ringgold, who wove Black life into quilts and children’s books, dies at 93

Alfonso Chardy, journalist who helped expose Iran-Contra affair, dies at 72

Eleanor Coppola, matriarch of a filmmaking family, dies at 87