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Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.
In visit with Zelensky in Ukraine, Representative Keating touts bipartisan US support for military aid.

Calling Elizabeth Warren a ‘non-performing asset,’ Quincy city councilor Ian Cain enters US Senate race

The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history, Cain is making a generational pitch in his long-shot candidacy against Warren, who is 30 years his senior.

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies

Justices on the high court’s liberal minority raised sharp questions about whether Idaho’s law is putting women’s health at risk.
Has changed abortion landscape altered the political reality of deep-red Florida? The president thinks so.

Jury selection for Karen Read trial resumed Wednesday

Opening statements are tentatively scheduled for Monday. The trial’s expected to last several weeks.

As protests on college campuses spread, Harvard Yard quieter than usual
In addition to closing Harvard Yard, the college this week suspended the leading pro-Palestinian student group on campus.

What to know about the tent encampments Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters following encampment arrests

Boston police warn law enforcement action ‘imminent’ at Emerson College

Clover emerging from bankruptcy, with plans to grow bigger than ever

Boston’s vegetable-based fast food chain has pared back expenses but held onto most of its suppliers and workers. Now, the leadership team is hoping to add 50 more locations across New England over the next five years.

Tabloid publisher David Pecker says he pledged to be Trump campaign’s ‘eyes and ears’ during 2016 race

 See a recap of how the testimony unfolded Here are 5 takeaways from Trump’s trial

Biogen stock climbs on strong Alzheimer’s drug sales
ADDRESS

Living next to a Dunkin’ can boost property values, but don’t glaze over the downside

Deeply woven into the fabric of New England, the chain’s presence can have a profound effect on the real estate that surrounds it.

nfl draft
What should the Patriots do with the No. 3 draft pick? And what will they do? The Globe staff weighs in.
Will it be Drake Maye? Or will it be a blockbuster trade and a shot at J.J. McCarthy or Michael Penix Jr.? Here are some educated guesses.

Everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft To get a read on Eliot Wolf’s team-building approach, we checked his father’s book Bill Belichick’s next steps: ‘Manningcast’ appearances, book deal reportedly on the horizon

‘It was pandemonium.’ Residents left stunned by late-night racing in Back Bay.

Shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a flurry of 911 calls reporting a raucous scene in the stately neighborhood — more than 40 vehicles blocking off a section of Marlborough Street for racing.

‘It’s out of control’: Salem seeks solution to homeless encampment

The city is developing an ordinance, based on the one used in Boston, that would ban camping — but only if there's a place to put the tent city occupants.

TRAVEL
A far cry from the buffets of old: Cruises are catering to foodies
Major cruise lines have responded in a big way to the demands of a more discerning and food-wise clientele, offering celebrity chef tie-ins, cooking classes, local market excursions, specialty restaurants, and a variety of healthy options.

Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for canceled flights

The goal is to make it easier for people to get money back and to make refund policies more consistent from one airline to the next.

In 1989, Dukakis declared April 24 New Kids on the Block Day. Here’s how the band is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Wednesday marks the 35th anniversary of the honorary day, which the band and its legion of fans have turned into an annual celebration of all things NKOTB.
Photos: Relive New Kids on the Block’s early days in Boston
MISS CONDUCT

What to do when someone overshares details on a first date

For some, it can raise red flags about revealing personal information.
innovation economy

AI talent is leaving Massachusetts. The state is hustling to catch up.

Many tech entrepreneurs, particularly in AI-related software, leave the Boston area for places like San Francisco and New York.
Opinion
Brendan Little

My mother died by suicide. I don’t regret my estrangement from her.

I am one of countless American adults who made the difficult choice to separate myself from an abusive parent.
RACHELLE G. COHEN

Transportation secretary becomes a household name, but not in a good way
EDITORIAL

State definition of ‘juvenile offender’ should follow the science
IDEAS | TOM JOUDREY

Reading politics by ‘Gaslight’
LETTERS

Tax withholding works just fine, give or take

More recent News

Fragments of bird flu virus discovered in milk
Samples of pasteurized milk from around the country had tested positive for inactive remnants of the bird flu virus, but the fragments do not pose a threat to consumers, officials said.

Here’s information about the bird flu virus

red sox at guardians | 6:10 p.m. (NESN+)
Game 25: Red Sox at Guardians lineups and notes
Rafael Devers is set to return Wednesday, and Cooper Criswell will be on the mound.

ADDRESS
‘Mortgage rate lock’ keeps buyers parked in homes they no longer want
“It’s pretty hard to trade up today. You’re going to pay more for the house, and you’re going to pay much more for the mortgage.”

ADRIAN WALKER
Mystery alumnus showers millions on South End’s Cathedral High
“This will allow us to continue our mission for another century,” said Dan Carmody, the school’s president.

‘A very poor choice of words’: Governor Healey slams transportation secretary’s comments on border tolls

Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt made headlines last week when she said a task force is looking at new ways to pay for state transportation costs, including imposing tolls.
What to know about the controversy over tolls at Mass. borders

Heat at Celtics | 7 p.m. (NBCSB, TNT)
Heat at Celtics, Game 2 preview: Can Miami make it competitive? We’ll see.
The Heat are 0-4 against Boston this season.

SOUND CHECK
Artists and fans mark Bandcamp Fridays on their calendars
The impact of Bandcamp Fridays isn’t as palpable as it was during the pandemic, but even a trickle of extra money can help fund merch restocks, studio time, and tours.

Forecast | Ken Mahan
Quick-moving storms will bring scattered showers today, another shot of cold night air
It'll be a very chilly evening, perhaps the coldest night of the month for Boston.

Diaper spa owner fined $10k by N.H. Board of Medicine

The fine is for advertising the highly unusual business as a “physician-run” salon in Atkinson, N.H.

Recommended reads

THE GREAT DIVIDE

For Braintree student who hadn’t been to school all year, her first day back was grueling. Her second was worse.

What transpired on that first day back was overshadowed by the events of the second — a gut-wrenching sequence that would involve Braintree police and end with the 14-year-old being transported to the hospital.

GLOBE MAGAZINE
We set out to kayak the entire Charles River. It was that or pickleball.
We set off to kayak as much of the famed river as we could. If only we could figure out where it started.

Here are the top Massachusetts high schools, according to US News & World Report
The annual rankings evaluated more than 17,600 public high schools on factors such as college readiness, college curriculum, and results on state assessments.

RI NEWS
Rescuers save seal tangled in plastic and stranded on Block Island
The seal was entangled in a pink gill net and nylon rope that caused deep cuts to its flippers when it tried to swim. It was taken to Mystic Aquarium for treatment.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘How to Look at a Bird’? Start by opening your eyes to what’s all around you, says Cambridge author Clare Walker Leslie.

Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail returns this weekend

In ‘Challengers,’ sets are tied at love

J. Geils Band’s Peter Wolf announces summer tour dates around New England

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

JOAN VENNOCHI

Trump’s endless whining is wearing thin
Stephan Pechdimaldji

Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is different this year

IDEAS | BRENDAN RUBERRY

Sports betting is out of control
David J. Simon

Talk about genocide in Israel-Hamas conflict conceals as much as it reveals
IDEAS | EREC SMITH

There’s a kind of racism embedded in DEI
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Boston police warn law enforcement action ‘imminent’ at Emerson College

At Emerson on Wednesday morning, students had formed a human barricade, two to three rows deep, blocking both ends of the alley.
NH BUSINESS

Diaper spa owner fined $10k by N.H. Board of Medicine

The fine is for advertising the highly unusual business as a “physician-run” salon in Atkinson, N.H.

Jan. 6, classified documents, hush money: Tracking the investigations into Donald Trump

Former president Donald Trump faces a growing mountain of legal trouble. We've compiled all the cases in one place to help you keep track.

As protests on college campuses spread, Harvard Yard quieter than usual

In addition to closing Harvard Yard, the college this week suspended the leading pro-Palestinian student group on campus.

Sports

patriots

Bill Belichick’s next steps: ‘Manningcast’ appearances, book deal reportedly on the horizon

The former Patriots coach is also reportedly considering starting a podcast.
red sox at guardians | 6:10 p.m. (NESN+)

Game 25: Red Sox at Guardians lineups and notes

Rafael Devers is set to return Wednesday, and Cooper Criswell will be on the mound.
patriots

To get a read on Eliot Wolf’s team-building approach, we checked his father’s book

Ron Wolf wrote "The Packer Way" about restoring that franchise, and his son gives indications that he is following the same blueprint.
Heat at Celtics | 7 p.m. (NBCSB, TNT)

Heat at Celtics, Game 2 preview: Can Miami make it competitive? We’ll see.
Celtics

Heat’s Caleb Martin responds to accusations of dirty foul against Jayson Tatum

Celtics

Celtics’ first-round series vs. Heat: Schedule and results

Business

NH BUSINESS

Diaper spa owner fined $10k by N.H. Board of Medicine

The fine is for advertising the highly unusual business as a “physician-run” salon in Atkinson, N.H.
ADDRESS

Home of the Week pick is near an orchard and pretty to its core

Berlin property has four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a farmer’s porch, a surprisingly open layout, and the polish only contractor-artist owners can give it.

Biogen stock climbs on strong Alzheimer’s drug sales

Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for canceled flights
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GLOBE MAGAZINE

We set out to kayak the entire Charles River. It was that or pickleball.
LOVE LETTERS

Forget serious — I want to be burned by desire
Perspective

We’re all one overhead bin battle away from an in-flight meltdown. Yes, you too.
Cooking

Three classics — spaghetti carbonara, Venetian shrimp, and chicken salmoriglio — that offer a tour of Italy

metro

Quick-moving storms will bring scattered showers today, another shot of cold night air

Jury selection for Karen Read trial resumed Wednesday

‘It’s out of control’: Salem seeks solution to homeless encampment

sports

Bruins at Maple Leafs, Game 3 preview: Signs point to Jeremy Swayman back in net for Boston

What should the Patriots do with the No. 3 draft pick? And what will they do? The Globe staff weighs in.

Carter Verhaeghe strikes again, his latest overtime winner giving Panthers 2-0 lead on Lightning

business

Clover emerging from bankruptcy, with plans to grow bigger than ever

AI talent is leaving Massachusetts. The state is hustling to catch up.

Bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban is headed to Biden for signature

politics

Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies

Nation

Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters following encampment arrests

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

Arizona Democrats attempt to repeal the state’s 19th century abortion ban

World

UN calls for investigation into mass graves uncovered at two Gaza hospitals raided by Israel

Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church

Israel will expand civilian ‘safe zone’ if it invades crowded city in Gaza, official says

opinion

How Mass. community colleges reversed falling enrollment

Why Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day is different this year

Sports betting is out of control

lifestyle

Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship

She left me for someone from Instagram

Earth Day: How one grocery shopper takes steps to avoid ‘pointless plastic’

food & dining

Clover emerging from bankruptcy, with plans to grow bigger than ever

Recipe: For the creamiest scramble, stir these eggs low and slow, then add ricotta and chives

Recipe: Boost the flavor of a quick, spicy chicken stew in coconut milk with jalapeno, cilantro, and lime

travel

A far cry from the buffets of old: Cruises are catering to foodies

Katharine McPhee on gummy bears, Kris Jenner, and what travel has taught her about perspective

Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for canceled flights

Arts

Yoko Ono to be honored at Edward MacDowell Medal ceremony in New Hampshire

‘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

Books

Après le rave, c’est moi? Geoffrey Mak examines his pursuit of social status and identity in ‘Mean Boys’

Liana Finck on reading when you can’t sit still

Amy Tan, author of ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ logs her obsession with birds in a new avian book of days

Movies

In ‘Challengers,’ sets are tied at love

‘Challengers’ stars say Boston Marathon, city commute inspired them while filming new movie with Zendaya

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

Television

Tom Brady’s busy spring includes cheers and jeers

Watch the new trailer for Tom Brady comedy roast, coming to Netflix in May

Stephen Colbert felt some trepidation as he transitioned to CBS’s late-night show

music

Artists and fans mark Bandcamp Fridays on their calendars

In 1989, Dukakis declared April 24 New Kids on the Block Day. Here’s how the band is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Photos: Relive New Kids on the Block’s early days in Boston

Theater/Dance

Variety is the spice of his comic life

Boston Conservatory grad Eleri Ward’s folk-inspired Sondheim TikToks opened a path that led to ‘Gatsby’

Comic Matt Rife is thriving as a repeat offender

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

Helen Vendler, a towering presence in poetry criticism, has died

Lori and George Schappell, long-surviving conjoined twins, die at 62

Don Wright, editorial cartoonist with a skewer for a pen, dies at 90