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John O’Keefe’s brother begins testifying in Karen Read’s murder trial. Follow live updates.

Karen Read is accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, and leaving him for dead during a blizzard in Canton in January 2022 after a night of heavy drinking.
At long last, Karen Read murder trial begins John O’Keefe’s loved ones are focused on remembering a ‘good man.’
LIVE UPDATES

These are the lawyers facing off in the Karen Read murder trial

Watch live: John O’Keefe’s brother testifies in Karen Read’s murder trial

A key piece of the Karen Read case remains a mystery due to Mass. law: the autopsy report

Some experts say speculation surrounding the case, fueled by photos of the alleged victim's body, shows why full autopsy reports should be public documents, as they are in several other states.

For generations, student protests have shifted public opinion. Could it happen on the Middle East?
If the past is any indication, the current protests roiling campuses could help change public perception about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over Gaza conflict College protests over Gaza deepen Democratic rifts

Palestinian flags raised in Harvard Yard over the weekend spark outrage

Staff were called to remove the three flags, which were flying over a statute of John Harvard, on Saturday evening. Images of the flags being raised drew sharp criticism online, including from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Tufts calls for end of Gaza encampment, as other schools weigh how to proceed on protests

Anonymous donor is gifting $5.2 million to West Newton Cinema

The gift, split in two parts, will put $3.2 million toward the purchase of the theater and an additional contribution of up to $2 million in matching funds to incentivize support from other donors.

The era of the ‘smart home’ is here. Just look at Marvin’s Seaport showroom.

The Minnesota-based company sells windows, doors, and skylights with sensors that can quietly open and close, depending on the temperature, weather, or time of day
THE FINE PRINT

$5.6 million settlement proposed for consumers in home heating oil suit against Peterson Oil

Peterson Oil is accused of of misrepresenting the amount of biodiesel mixed with the heating oil sold to consumers, causing sudden shutdowns and damage to heating equipment.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

As inflation picks up, small businesses are feeling the squeeze

The cumulative impact of higher prices is mounting.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Expect a boomerang type of weather week. But it starts with a beauty of a day.

After a temperate day to kick things off, cooler air will move in.

Actor Gérard Depardieu is in custody for questioning on sexual assault allegations, French media report

French media are reporting that actor Gérard Depardieu is in police custody for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets.

As showdown with Uber and Lyft draws near, labor groups are split on their aims

The big fight over gig drivers’ rights in Massachusetts revolves around employment status, but another battle is also being waged over allowing these drivers to form a union regardless of how they’re classified.

16-year-old arrested in Worcester shooting that left 14-year-old dead

FDA approves Boston biotech’s drug for ultra-rare disease of immune system

Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza

 Secretary of State Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza

Noah Kahan, Patrick Dempsey brought the star power to Fenway Park over the weekend

The New England natives were in Boston to watch the Red Sox and throw out first pitches.
Red Sox beat the Cubs, 5-4, at Fenway Park

Giant Troll artist Thomas Dambo on turning trash into treasure

“We can make big and beautiful things out of our trash,” the Danish artist says. “It’s not worthless.” His latest installation, “The Thunderstone,” is being built out of reclaimed materials in Charlestown, R.I.

Four questions facing the Patriots as they come out of the draft

They bolstered the roster with their selections, and now they have to sort things out at quarterback, receiver, left tackle, and cornerback.
Christopher L. Gasper: The smarts of doubling up at receiver and other post-pick Patriots thoughts
Opinion
Carine Hajjar

Why Boston will continue to lose young people to other cities

The battle over outdoor dining in the North End is just part of Boston’s stubbornly stuffy attitude toward entertainment, dining, and nightlife.
Chris Ferguson

Is focusing too much on mental health making our kids more neurotic?
IDEAS | LINDA RODRIGUEZ MCROBBIE

Want to find out if someone is a psychopath? Take them to a magic show.
EDITORIAL

Special education programs shouldn’t stop at the jailhouse door
LETTERS

Carrots and sticks can ease transition to clean energy

More recent News

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail.
President Biden is out to win votes by scoring some laughs at the expense of Donald Trump, unleashing mockery with the goal of getting under the former president’s thin skin and reminding the country of his blunders.

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for campaign

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
In her book, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem tells the story of Cricket, a 14-month-old wirehaired pointer she was training for pheasant hunting.

Deciphera to be acquired by Japanese drug firm for $2.4 billion
Ono Pharmaceutical will pay $25.60 per Deciphera share in cash, a premium of nearly 75 percent on the Waltham cancer biotech’s closing price of $14.65 on Friday.

INNOVATOR Q&A
Young entrepreneurs put maple-flavored sunflower seeds on the map
Bryant University freshman Chase Whitman sells the homemade seeds from his dorm. He and his business partner plan to expand throughout convenience stores in the Northeast.

TRAVEL
After last year’s two-alarm fire, a renovated Spirit of Boston is ready to sail again
A newly renovated Spirit of Boston is back on the Boston Harbor waters after a two-alarm fire sidelined the popular event ship last year.

Newton man agrees to plead guilty in R.I. opioid treatment fraud case
Michael Brier was the de facto owner and operator of Providence-based Recovery Connection Centers of America, which allegedly billed for opioid addiction treatment services that weren’t actually provided

Recommended reads

‘You want to get it right’: As Gaza protests roil Emerson, student journalists at center of dispute

The Berkeley Beacon, the campus newspaper at Emerson College in Boston, has faced previous criticism for coverage decisions. And now its student journalists are trying to report on protests.

Middle schools in Norway banned smartphones. The benefits were dramatic, a study shows.
The long-running debate over whether to ban smartphones in schools has intensified in recent months. This week, social media was abuzz about a study from Norway earlier this year that showed bans can have real impacts.

John McDaniel brings stars to Provincetown this summer with Broadway series
Tony Award winner Betty Buckley opens and co-headlines “John McDaniel’s Broadway Series” at Provincetown Town Hall on June 23.

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Two nights, three provinces, and 1,600 miles. A sleeper train through Maritime Canada is slow travel at its best.
Via Rail’s sleepy eastern route brings travelers through rural villages and towns in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia. Here's what it's like.

Culture & Lifestyle

The Guatemalan printmaker who leaves an impression — on plantain leaves

An extraordinary Don Giovanni uplifts a messy ‘Don Giovanni’

Five Hispanic photographers tackle matters of home, identity, and migration

Boston Ballet scores with ‘Kingdom of the Shades’ and ‘Carmen’

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

EDITORIAL

Consolidation shouldn’t be a dirty word for public universities
EDITORIAL

The ‘demographic cliff’ is coming. Colleges must be prepared.
IDEAS | ADRIANA BARTON

Can Minecraft’s virtual world help grieving children cope with real loss?
CARINE HAJJAR

What happened when a young Israeli walked into an anti-Israel protest
Jaime Bedrin

Want your kids to jump out of bed to get to school? Put them on the bike bus.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

John O’Keefe’s brother begins testifying in Karen Read’s murder trial. Follow live updates.

Karen Read is accused of backing her SUV into her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, and leaving him for dead during a blizzard in Canton in January 2022 after a night of heavy drinking.
NH NEWS

Gas-free racecars hitting the New Hampshire Motor Speedway

In this competition, all of the cars – which racers designed and built themselves – are either hybrid or electric vehicles
RHODE MAP

President Biden’s campaign is stacked with Rhode Islanders

Rhode Island may be tiny, but we punch way above our weight in politics. Just ask President Biden.

Palestinian flags raised in Harvard Yard over the weekend spark outrage

Staff were called to remove the three flags, which were flying over a statute of John Harvard, on Saturday evening. Images of the flags being raised drew sharp criticism online, including from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Sports

NH NEWS

Gas-free racecars hitting the New Hampshire Motor Speedway

In this competition, all of the cars – which racers designed and built themselves – are either hybrid or electric vehicles
patriots notebook

Patriots reach agreement on four-year extension with defensive tackle Christian Barmore

The deal is the team's latest personnel move to retain internal talent, which was clearly an offseason goal.
patriots

Four questions facing the Patriots as they come out of the draft

They bolstered the roster with their selections, and now they have to sort things out at quarterback, receiver, left tackle, and cornerback.
Celtics

Celtics’ first-round series vs. Heat: Schedule and results
FRANK DELL'APA | ON SOCCER

Saturday’s show at Gillette Stadium was a reminder of what could be, for the Revolution and MLS

Business

The era of the ‘smart home’ is here. Just look at Marvin’s Seaport showroom.

The Minnesota-based company sells windows, doors, and skylights with sensors that can quietly open and close, depending on the temperature, weather, or time of day
THE FINE PRINT

$5.6 million settlement proposed for consumers in home heating oil suit against Peterson Oil

Peterson Oil is accused of of misrepresenting the amount of biodiesel mixed with the heating oil sold to consumers, causing sudden shutdowns and damage to heating equipment.

FDA approves Boston biotech’s drug for ultra-rare disease of immune system

Deciphera to be acquired by Japanese drug firm for $2.4 billion

magazine
Summer Travel

30 ways to have the perfect Cape Cod vacation

Summer Travel

We set out to kayak the entire Charles River. It was that or pickleball.
MISS CONDUCT

What to do when someone overshares details on a first date
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘The host actually sat us at two different tables’

metro

At long last, Karen Read murder trial set to kick off with opening statements

These are the lawyers facing off in the Karen Read murder trial

Young entrepreneurs put maple-flavored sunflower seeds on the map

sports

Celtics at Heat Game 4 preview: Boston looks to put a vice grip on this series in Miami

The Bruins have the Maple Leafs where they want them. But haven’t we been here before?

Focusing on spring athletes: This week’s high school sports photos from across Massachusetts

business

As inflation picks up, small businesses are feeling the squeeze

As showdown with Uber and Lyft draws near, labor groups are split on their aims

‘You want to get it right’: As Gaza protests roil Emerson, student journalists at center of dispute

politics

Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president’s campaign

South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog

Have you heard the one about Trump? Biden tries humor on the campaign trail.

Nation

Demonstrations roil US campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza

Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms

Trial starts in conspiracy-fueled case of girlfriend charged in Boston police officer’s death

World

Blinken says Israel must still do more to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza

Actor Gérard Depardieu is in custody for questioning on sexual assault allegations, French media report

Actor Gérard Depardieu is in custody for questioning on sexual assault allegations, French media report

opinion

Democracy under construction and under attack at the same time

Can Minecraft’s virtual world help grieving children cope with real loss?

Law, ethics, and humility

lifestyle

Noah Kahan, Patrick Dempsey brought the star power to Fenway Park over the weekend

How do I introduce myself in person?

We might be ‘the greatest love story ever told’

food & dining

Most Americans would leave no tip for ‘bad service,’ survey shows

Baleia takes Boston on a Portuguese holiday

It’s almost Mother’s Day. Here’s where to brunch.

travel

After last year’s two-alarm fire, a renovated Spirit of Boston is ready to sail again

There’s a lot of money floating around Miami. Here’s what to do there if very little of it is yours.

Two nights, three provinces, and 1,600 miles. A sleeper train through Maritime Canada is slow travel at its best.

Arts

MFA returns Egyptian child’s coffin to Sweden after determining it was stolen

The Guatemalan printmaker who leaves an impression — on plantain leaves

Giant Troll artist Thomas Dambo on turning trash into treasure

Books

In Elizabeth O’Connor’s ‘Whale Fall,’ a remote island community clashes with outsiders seeking to preserve their customs

Local bestsellers for the week ended April 21

Author readings around Boston through May 4

Movies

Anonymous donor is gifting $5.2 million to West Newton Cinema

Independent Film Festival Boston turns 21: ‘We see the festival and the city as kind of intertwined’

Steve Carell and John Krasinski had a mini ‘The Office’ reunion while making new movie ‘IF’

Television

Noah Kahan, Patrick Dempsey brought the star power to Fenway Park over the weekend

Netflix: What’s the secret to its continuing popularity and profitability?

Dan Rather returns to CBS Sunday, but not the era he embodied

music

Noah Kahan, Patrick Dempsey brought the star power to Fenway Park over the weekend

An extraordinary Don Giovanni uplifts a messy ‘Don Giovanni’

BSO delivers dose of history along with American premiere of ‘The Wrath of God’

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet scores with ‘Kingdom of the Shades’ and ‘Carmen’

Boston stars will shine on the Common this summer in ‘The Winter’s Tale’

Robert Frost, with help from Gordon Clapp, takes the stage at the Calderwood Pavilion

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

Franklin Dalembert, who fostered dignity and respect for Haitian immigrants, dies at 65

Cecil Williams, whose San Francisco church became a haven, dies at 94

Mike Pinder, founding keyboardist of the Moody Blues, dies at 82