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Fight over admission to Boston’s exam schools heads to US Supreme Court
The complaint by the Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence centers around a one-year temporary admission policy that awarded exam school seats in 2021 based on grades and ZIP codes.

BU, Harvard students protest arrests of Columbia University pro-Palestinian demonstrators
At Columbia on Thursday, 108 people were charged with trespassing at Columbia, according to police, part of a broader trend of student arrests at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US campuses.

Karen Read’s lawyers want jury box moved so all jurors can see witnesses as they testify
The current placement "would violate Ms. Read’s constitutional right to confrontation," Read's lawyers said.

‘It never became any easier’: Former YDC resident’s testimony about rape, abuse at youth detention facility continues

On Friday, David Meehan testified that he became the “little boyfriend” of his counselor, and that submitting to the abuse lessened the physical violence he was forced to endure.

Federal judge orders $1 million to be returned to Lynnfield man cleared in Varsity Blues college admissions scandal
A federal judge on Friday ordered the government to return $1 million to John B. Wilson whose bribery and fraud convictions were overturned and who was resentenced last year to six months of house arrest for a tax charge.

109-year-old Mary Vartanian, survivor of Armenian Genocide, honored at State House ceremony

Man convicted in murder linked to 1995 beating of BPD Commissioner Michael Cox seeks internal police records

Daniel C. Dennett, widely read and fiercely debated philosopher and Tufts professor, dies at 82

All 11 Brandeis women’s basketball players will leave if coach does not resign, letter says

Simon, at Brandeis since 1987, was on paid administrative leave this past season. One sophomore player wrote, “I have had literal nightmares about showing up to practice with Carol suddenly our coach again."
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Getting Harry Sinden’s take on the Bruins’ playoff chances, and other thoughts

The 91-year-old Bruin-in-Winter addressed the slumping power play and the deployment of goalies, among other topics.
Here’s the full schedule for the Bruins’ first-round playoff series vs. the Maple Leafs On hockey: From childhood through the NHL, Brad Marchand has had eyes on the Maple Leafs

‘Devalued, disempowered, and unseen’: Mass General Brigham doctors react to latest merger step
Physicians fear demotions and corporatization as the hospital system moves to combine departments.

The curious habit of wearing your Cape Cod bracelet for decades

“Do I just wear this for the rest of my life? At what point do I take this off? Do I wear it on my wedding day?”

How Massachusetts spent nearly $1 billion sheltering homeless families and migrants

A Globe review of state contracts offers a glimpse at the nearly $1 billion emergency shelter system the state is now operating for homeless families, about half of them migrants from other countries.

Map: See where spring has arrived in New England, and how it compares to normal

If you’re in Northern New England and missing the color green, worry not: spring is just around the corner.
WEATHER FOCUS | KEN MAHAN

April check-in: Interesting stats from a wild weather month

Although swings in temperatures are normal for April, this month has shown us some exaggerated weather days.
Weather Focus | Dave Epstein

The polar vortex is dying a late death. What does that mean for spring?

This weather phenomenon is an integral part of forecasting as the swirling current of air ebbs and flows and eventually falls apart each year.
gary washburn | on basektball

A Celtics-Heat matchup seemed inevitable, but Miami is a different team this time

For the Celtics to reach their ultimate goal, they were eventually going to have to go through the rival Heat. And now it’s a certainty.
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls in East play-in finale
Red Sox 8, Pirates 1

Brayan Bello shines as Red Sox beat up Pirates, 8-1

The Red Sox got home runs from Wilyer Abreu, Rob Refsnyder, Triston Casas, and Ceddanne Rafaela.
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘She does West Coast swing; I do Lindy Hop, the other big swing style in Boston’

Will these swing dancing singles Lindy Hop into love?
Love Letters: My husband is following his ex’s vlog
Opinion
IDEAS | EREC SMITH

There’s a kind of racism embedded in DEI

Too many programs describe ‘the Black experience’ in confining ways. Instead, we can achieve true diversity without erasing individuality.
Klara Vlahčević Lisinski

The condemnation of the slogan ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’
RENÉE LOTH

Friends of the Public Garden: ‘We are a democracy in trees and dirt’
Susan D’Agostino

Six reasons why $90,000 college costs are bad news even if few pay that amount
EDITORIAL

Karen Read trial ‘buffer zone’ essential to delivering justice, fairness

More recent News

Final jurors seated for Trump’s hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Judge Juan Merchan said lawyers will present opening statements Monday morning before prosecutors begin laying out their case alleging a scheme to cover up negative stories Trump feared would hurt his 2016 campaign.
Here’s what we know about the jurors Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

Seeking ‘the right side of history,’ Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine
The speaker wrestled over whether to lead the House in approving a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and humanitarian support, which many in his own Republican majority opposed.

26.TRUE marathon organizers call event ‘joyful’ and ‘smooth,’ dispute councilor’s public safety complaints
Documents shared with the Globe showed that the organizers of 26.TRUE obtained all the necessary permits for the event.

Convicted scammer who victims say claimed to be a psychic, Irish heiress faces extradition to UK
Marianne Smyth, a 54-year-old American, will be in federal court in Maine for the hearing that relates to allegations she stole more than $170,000 from at least five victims from 2008 to 2010 in Northern Ireland.

MUSIC REVIEW
At BSO, Icelandic ‘energy’ and Hahn’s return
On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra in a recent work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir alongside music of Mozart and Brahms.

Drive-thru cannabis? At Mother Earth Wellness in R.I., it’s ‘like getting a cup of coffee’
The drive-thru model has a certain appeal for customers who might be anxious about going into a cannabis dispensary, the owner of the Pawtucket, R.I., outlet said.

8 interesting things you can get at a drive-thru

Pickup truck goes airborne, makes improbable landing in Brockton

The driver of the pickup truck ran away before police arrived, officials said.

One person suffers life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash in Danvers, officials say

The crash occurred near 168 Maple St. around 7:30 p.m. Friday, closing several roads in the area, according to police.

Encore Boston Harbor has best month to date in March, topping $70 million in revenue

The state’s three casinos generated roughly $111 million in slots and table revenue in March, according to the state gaming commission’s latest monthly report.

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A modern hotel with a historic pedigree: The Gardiner House offers a glimpse of Newport’s glitterati

The 21-room hotel, which opened last fall, isn't what you might expect. It's more like hanging at your (rich) friends' house. “Sailing knots, anchors . . . that’s not what we’re about.”

People are leaving Massachusetts in droves. Who are they?
For a state with a rapidly aging population and a relatively low birth rate, the loss of working-age adults spells trouble.

Who still uses a landline? Massachusetts residents. A lot of them.
While wide swaths of the country have left landline phones behind, people in the state remain loyal to theirs, a new study has found.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about the love of her life — and their unfinished love story with America
The historian and her late husband, Richard Goodwin, were among Boston’s legendary power couples. Her new book fulfills a promise to write the book he never got to finish.

Culture & Lifestyle

At the Venice Biennale, Jeffrey Gibson arrives on a global stage

Podcast sees Jan. 6 foreshadowing in Timothy McVeigh’s act of terror

Comic Matt Rife is thriving as a repeat offender

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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

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Nightmare in Mission Hill

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

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Trump complains he can’t get a fair trial in NY. He’s wrong.
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Sky-high home prices? Blame the National Association of Realtors.
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Federal judge orders $1 million to be returned to Lynnfield man cleared in Varsity Blues college admissions scandal

A federal judge on Friday ordered the government to return $1 million to John B. Wilson whose bribery and fraud convictions were overturned and who was resentenced last year to six months of house arrest for a tax charge.

Massasoit Community College to honor late president

The life of Ray DiPasquale, who died from cancer on April 4, will be celebrated on the Brockton campus on May 20, the college said.

26.TRUE marathon organizers call event ‘joyful’ and ‘smooth,’ dispute councilor’s public safety complaints

Documents shared with the Globe showed that the organizers of 26.TRUE obtained all the necessary permits for the event.

109-year-old Mary Vartanian, survivor of Armenian Genocide, honored at State House ceremony

Vartanian received a Boston police escort from her home at the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Plain to the State House for the 10:30 a.m. ceremony to mark the 109th Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.

Sports

gary washburn | on basektball

A Celtics-Heat matchup seemed inevitable, but Miami is a different team this time

For the Celtics to reach their ultimate goal, they were eventually going to have to go through the rival Heat. And now it’s a certainty.
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Here’s the schedule for the Celtics’ first-round playoff series vs. the Heat; times for first three games set

Boston, by virtue of earning the No. 1 seed with a 64-18 regular-season record, has ensured it will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason.
YANKEES 5, RAYS 3

Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 5-run 7th inning lifts Yankees over Rays

Soto's fifth blast of the season, halfway up the right field second deck, capped the big inning as host New York rallied to beat Tampa Bay Friday night.
Red Sox 8, Pirates 1

Brayan Bello shines as Red Sox beat up Pirates, 8-1
HEAT 112, BULLS 91

The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls in East play-in finale
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An improbable path finally led pitcher Cam Booser to the majors

Business

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Drive-thru cannabis? At Mother Earth Wellness in R.I., it’s ‘like getting a cup of coffee’

The drive-thru model has a certain appeal for customers who might be anxious about going into a cannabis dispensary, the owner of the Pawtucket, R.I., outlet said.
BUSINESS

8 interesting things you can get at a drive-thru

Beyond fast food, coffee, and banking, there’s a world of businesses prioritizing customer convenience and helping people fit more into their busy lives. Here are some of the drive-thru services we found across the country.

Massachusetts labor force grows amid signs hiring might be slowing

Japan-based restaurant group opens first US location in Back Bay
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MISS CONDUCT

I want my dad at my graduation, but I’m really not sure he should be there

metro

‘It never became any easier’: Former YDC resident’s testimony about rape, abuse at youth detention facility continues

Man convicted in murder linked to 1995 beating of BPD Commissioner Michael Cox seeks internal police records

Fight over admission to Boston’s exam schools heads to US Supreme Court

sports

Kevin Shattenkirk goes from scratched to a possible spark as Bruins chase solution to power-play woes

Chasing fifth straight win, Nelly Korda 1 shot back at Chevron Championship

Boys’ volleyball roundup: Luke Lorence (19 kills) plays the leading role for No. 2 Needham in dramatic comeback vs. Winchester

business

Steward lenders identified as struggling hospital system faces payment deadline

Who still uses a landline? Massachusetts residents. A lot of them.

A Cranston, R.I., native is one of the world’s best poker players

politics

Seeking ‘the right side of history,’ Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine

Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

Ukraine aid bill clears critical hurdle in the House as Democrats supply the votes

Nation

Melania Trump, long absent from campaign, will appear at a Log Cabin Republicans event in Mar-a-Lago

Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

Final jurors seated for Trump’s hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

World

Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

Israel’s limited strike on Iran appears designed to avoid escalation

opinion

Six reasons why $90,000 college costs are bad news even if few pay that amount

End the fight over North End restaurants

Trump complains he can’t get a fair trial in NY. He’s wrong.

lifestyle

The curious habit of wearing your Cape Cod bracelet for decades

My husband is following his ex’s vlog

Meet Ruby Golden Tiger, Needham’s 12-year-old electric bass sensation

food & dining

Japan-based restaurant group opens first US location in Back Bay

Where to eat in Greater Boston’s Top Spots to Live

Mamaleh’s Kibitz Corner opens in Cambridge; Restaurant Week kicks off on the Seacoast

travel

A modern hotel with a historic pedigree: The Gardiner House offers a glimpse of Newport’s glitterati

For a small state, R.I. offers many great places to run. Here are a few favorites.

The Globe Rhode Island team’s must-do list for the summer

Arts

‘Dress Up’ at the MFA explores how costumes we wear create the image of ourselves

At the Venice Biennale, Jeffrey Gibson arrives on a global stage

Mass MoCA to open Jeffrey Gibson installation this fall

Books

Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about the love of her life — and their unfinished love story with America

Somerville poets celebrate art and community; Newburyport Literary Festival takes place April 27-28; and more

Word nerd Jess Zafarris documents the darker side of language in ‘Words from Hell’

Movies

Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough wear the fur in ‘Sasquatch Sunset’

When the leading man is tall, dark, and hairy

In ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ a very different impossible-missions force gets the assignment

Television

With ‘Elsbeth,’ it’s a bad idea to underestimate the character and the series

Recurring characters make the scene — and sometimes the entire series

Lost for a generation, original ‘Star Trek’ Enterprise model finally completes its voyage home

music

At BSO, Icelandic ‘energy’ and Hahn’s return

Michael Hurley’s music has long been folk’s stranger thing

‘The sound of the earth’: new directions for an ancient instrument

Theater/Dance

Comic Matt Rife is thriving as a repeat offender

At ArtsEmerson, ‘Book of Mountains and Seas’ renders epic tales with intimacy

With ‘The Birthday Party,’ Praxis Stage makes a welcome return

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

David Egilman, doctor who took on drug companies, dies at 71

Barbara Joans, anthropologist who studied biker culture, dies at 89

Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist, dies at 80