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Bruins 5, Panthers 1

TARA SULLIVAN

Freed of the ghosts of playoffs past, the Bruins played like a team possessed in Game 1 against the Panthers

Having vanquished one postseason demon in the first round, winning Saturday night’s Game 7 in overtime against Toronto, the Bruins arrived to fight another demon looking loose and relaxed.
Bruins start with a bang, score five unanswered goals to take down Panthers in Game 1

Protesters blocked Mass. Ave. at rush hour as efforts to remove pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT stalled
The university warned that students who did not comply would face discipline.

Harvard president warns protesters must end encampment or risk ‘involuntary leave’ Students at UNH stage walkout to protest arrests, removal of pro-Palestinian encampment

Will Steward’s Massachusetts hospitals stay open?
For right now, the answer is yes. But industry observers cautioned that these developments don’t necessarily mean all Steward’s facilities will survive.

Three things patients should know about Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy filing

In letter to Steward employees, CEO de la Torre downplays bankruptcy proceedings

The embattled chief executive emphasized that the company’s hospitals, which include eight facilities across Eastern Massachusetts, would stay open and serving patients.
Steward files for bankruptcy
Sports Media

Former 98.5 The Sports Hub host Rich Shertenlieb announces his return to Boston radio

Shertenlieb, off the air since leaving The Sports Hub in November, will replace Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford in the morning on WZLX.

Photos: See Zendaya, Matt Damon, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars hit the Met Gala red carpet

Check out some of the most memorable outfits from the biggest night in fashion.

Defense keeps focus on police investigation in Karen Read murder trial

A Canton police lieutenant testified Monday that officers had used red Solo cups and a Stop & Shop bag to gather evidence in the killing of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
See a recap of Monday's testimony in the trial

Newton won’t enroll out-of-district students through state school choice program

The Newton School Committee decided against admitting out-of-district students to its elementary schools through the state’s school choice program, citing a lack of public support in the aftermath of this year’s teacher strike.

MIT will no longer require diversity statements for hiring faculty

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Monday that it would no longer require candidates applying for faculty positions to write diversity statements.

Trump faces jail threat over gag order as prosecutors zero in on transactions at heart of the case

Donald Trump returns to his hush money trial facing a threat of jail time for additional gag order violations as prosecutors gear up to summon big-name witnesses in the final weeks of the case.
Tracker: Who has testified in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, and what did they say?

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah
Hamas announced its acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel said the deal did not meet its “core demands” and that it was pushing ahead with an assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah.

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows Inside the White House scramble to broker a deal in Gaza

Bear drags body of crash victim away from car off I-91 in Hatfield

Daniel Ducharme was driving south on the highway in Hatfield when he lost control of his Honda Civic, which went down an embankment and crashed into several trees, police said.

Former Easthampton firefighter sentenced for recording female coworkers in locker room

Cambridge man dies in rollover crash on Interstate 93 in Boston

CommonWealth Beacon editor Bruce Mohl announces he is stepping down

Driver allegedly involved in multiple crashes Monday before driving into Fenway Park gate, officials say

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef goes nuclear: What to know

The long-building and increasingly testy rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake exploded into full-bore acrimony and unverifiable accusations over the weekend with the rapid-fire release of multiple songs.

How to keep your credit card debt in check

You’ve heard the advice a million times: spend only what you’ve got. But financial discipline is harder than it sounds.

Watch the playoffs at these 8 winning sports bars

Looking for spots to enjoy basketball and hockey playoff season that are more exciting than your couch? Pull up a stool at one of these sports bars.
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

A bankruptcy shield won’t hide Steward Health’s moral failings

Laws need to be strengthened to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
EDITORIAL

Colleges should keep prices down
JEFF JACOBY

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs
IDEAS | ALBRECHT & WILLIAMS

Net neutrality is an idea that should have stayed dead
Todd Balf

More than 100 MRIs later, call me scan man

More recent News

R.I. estimate for Washington Bridge demolition and rebuild soars, now exceeds $400m
US Senator Jack Reed said Monday that the state and its congressional delegation could try to get the federal government to pay the entire cost.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
Rested Celtics look ready to take care of Cleveland with ease
If Joe Mazzulla's crew play with the fortitude and execution they are capable of, this shouldn’t be a difficult series.

Four keys for the Celtics in their second-round series against the Cavaliers

Senator Bernie Sanders launches reelection campaign
“It is absolutely critical that we have his voice in the Senate, and I’m really grateful that I’m going to have more time to serve alongside him on all the issues that he and I both care deeply about,” said Representative Becca Balint, a Democrat from Vermont.

Every Mass. resident could go to community college tuition-free under a new plan pushed by state Senate
Under the Senate’s plans, the new program would cover community college tuition and fees for all residents, while some could receive a stipend of up to $1,200 to cover books, supplies, and other costs.

Mayor places Pawtucket employee on leave for ‘ignorant and racist’ Facebook post
Harrison Tuttle, president of the Black Lives Matter RI PAC, says, “Pawtucket, and in particular its Black and Brown residents, deserve better. We deserve accountability.”

Critics of controversial East Boston substation make court appeal: ‘This is the last Hail Mary.’
In a courtroom packed with advocates and residents opposing the project, a lawyer for the Conservation Law Foundation argued that the substation would violate a state law intended to protect communities like East Boston from the burden of industrial infrastructure.

Recommended reads

On Nantucket, a battle over short-term rentals has lasted years. It may finally come to an end Tuesday.

The Town Meeting will vote on a measure to formally legalize short-term rentals on the tony island where many residents rent homes to vacationers.

In Ipswich, a big dam fight
Since Colonial times, there has been a dam in the center of Ipswich, and behind it a pond that has become a beloved spot for swimming and paddling. A proposal to remove that dam and "free the river" has divided the town.

12 wild and unforgettable moments from Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady
From Ron Burgundy to Bill Belichick, here’s who stole the show on Sunday night.

PERSPECTIVE
Kristi Noem’s Cricket, Mitt Romney’s Seamus, and the GOP dog problem
The instant comparisons were a pretty good metaphor for understanding how discourse within the Republican Party has coarsened.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘That shame you’re feeling is not yours; it’s theirs’: In Northampton, Elliot Page embraces trans community

The best ‘SNL’ player ever? You decide.

Author readings around Boston through May 11

Something old, something new: Meet bridal stylist and BU artist Linda Obobaifo

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 Loth

In Somerville, guaranteed basic income provides a safety net

JEFF JACOBY

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs
IDEAS | HOWARD MANSFIELD

A World War II veteran who lived to tell — but didn’t
Daniel Terris

What American students should be demanding for Palestinians
Gabriel Diamond

Protesters have turned Yale into a camp of hate

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Newton won’t enroll out-of-district students through state school choice program

The Newton School Committee decided against admitting out-of-district students to its elementary schools through the state’s school choice program, citing a lack of public support in the aftermath of this year’s teacher strike.

Hundreds of protestors gather at MIT as efforts to remove pro-Palestinian encampment stall

The encampment on the lawn outside Kresge Auditorium has been in place since April 21 in response to the ongoing war in Gaza.

Harvard president warns protesters must end encampment or risk ‘involuntary leave’

Students who keep protesting face being placed on involuntary leave, which means they may not able to sit for exams and may risk losing their Harvard housing, according to the interim Harvard president's email.

Columbia University cancels main commencement after protests

The school is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next.

Sports

TARA SULLIVAN

Freed of the ghosts of playoffs past, the Bruins played like a team possessed in Game 1 against the Panthers

Having vanquished one postseason demon in the first round, winning Saturday night’s Game 7 in overtime against Toronto, the Bruins arrived to fight another demon looking loose and relaxed.
Live Updates

The Bruins scored five unanswered goals, and Jeremy Swayman shut the door on the Panthers in Game 1. Here’s how it unfolded.

Boston has a chance to exorcise some demons, but it will be no easy task against a very strong Panthers team.
BRUINS 5, PANTHERS 1

Bruins start with a bang, score five unanswered goals to take down Panthers in Game 1

Host Florida got the first bite, but Boston immediately answered and dominated the rest of the way to begin this Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series with a huge victory.
Knicks 121, Pacers 117

Jalen Brunson’s scoring spree continues as Knicks win first game of series vs. Pacers
High schools

Softball roundup: Freshman Lila Alvarez hurls No. 10 Case to clutch conference win over No. 9 Dighton-Rehoboth

Business

How to keep your credit card debt in check

You’ve heard the advice a million times: spend only what you’ve got. But financial discipline is harder than it sounds.

SEC warns Robinhood that its crypto business faces lawsuit

It's the latest sign that the regulator isn’t letting up on its years-long crackdown on digital assets.

US to fund ‘digital twin’ projects for chips with $285 million

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a ‘measure of good news’
magazine
Globe Magazine

The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12
MISS CONDUCT

We’re expecting our first child but my in-laws don’t seem excited to meet the baby
Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I have this taco Red Sox hat that I never wear, so I gifted it to her’

metro

Defense keeps focus on police investigation in Karen Read murder trial

R.I. estimate for Washington Bridge demolition and rebuild soars, now exceeds $400m

Trump Organization employees recount financial documents in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

sports

Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo in for Game 1 after busy weekend of winning hockey and baby’s birth

Rested Celtics look ready to take care of Cleveland with ease

business

CommonWealth Beacon editor Bruce Mohl announces he is stepping down

Will Steward’s Massachusetts hospitals stay open?

Mass. economy sluggish in first quarter

politics

Bernie Sanders says Gaza may be President Biden’s Vietnam. But he’s ready to battle for Biden over Trump.

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows

Trump Organization employees recount financial documents in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

Nation

Minnesota ethics panel to consider how to deal with senator charged with burglary

Trump faces jail threat over gag order as prosecutors zero in on transactions at heart of the case

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

World

Inside the White House scramble to broker a deal in Gaza

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

Three dead tourists were found fast, but thousands remain missing in Mexico

opinion

Colleges should keep prices down

A World War II veteran who lived to tell — but didn’t

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs

lifestyle

Photos: See Zendaya, Matt Damon, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars hit the Met Gala red carpet

Watch live: Celebrities arrive at the 2024 Met Gala red carpet

A letter writer update: months later, big changes

food & dining

Watch the playoffs at these 8 winning sports bars

The Fat Greek, a Haverhill original, adds heft to the East Arlington fast-casual scene

Dorchester Brewing Co., Yellow Door Taqueria team up on Cinco de Mayo beer

travel

Laconia, N.H., is a city on the lakes — and on the rise

Exeter, N.H.: Come for the history, stay for the food

Planning a trip to New Hampshire this summer? The Globe N.H. team shares their favorite things to do.

Arts

Something old, something new: Meet bridal stylist and BU artist Linda Obobaifo

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies

Books

How Kurt Faustin went from college dropout to public-speaking sensation

His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.

New translated collection from Arrowsmith Press; Mass Kids Lit Fest to be held in Pioneer Valley; and more

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12

‘The Old Oak’: a fable of forgiveness that rings hollow

Two decades ago, eight artists moved into a ‘secret’ room in the Providence Place mall. Now there’s a film about it.

Television

12 wild and unforgettable moments from Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady

This week’s TV: Kevin Hart’s big prize, an odd ‘Bodkin,’ and the players who got big after ‘SNL’

Dua Lipa teaches viewers how to look on the bright side in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue

music

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef goes nuclear: What to know

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud got heated and ugly. Here’s what happened.

Lana Del Rey to perform first-ever stadium show at Fenway Park this summer

Theater/Dance

Who’s the region’s funniest firefighter? Six hopefuls are warming up their acts.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th is cause for celebration

In ‘A Strange Loop,’ a tortured playwright goes round and round with his Thoughts

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

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

Obituaries

Bernard Hill, actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ dies at 79

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies