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‘Cruel and counterproductive’: Rollback of legal protections for immigrants will affect tens of thousands in Mass.

A Trump administration move to strip legal protections from more than half a million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans will take effect April 24.
IRS nears deal with ICE to share addresses of suspected undocumented immigrantsFollow live updates on the Trump administration

Democrats are waiting on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s big decision

Law firm targeted by Trump could have been ‘destroyed,’ chairman says in explaining deal with Trump

Concerns about espionage rise as Trump and Musk fire thousands of federal workers

The Globe staff predicts the 2025 baseball season
Six Globe writers are offering up their predictions for the season — each one believes the Red Sox make the postseason for the first time since 2021.

Globe Magazine: Baseball season is back. It won’t be the same without Joe Castiglione.

Kristian Campbell will make Red Sox Opening Day roster

Campbell was named Baseball America’s Minor League Player of the Year by hitting .330/.439/.558 across three levels of the minors.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Southern New England will see a cold, rainy start to the work week with some light snow mixed in

For Greater Boston, the wet weather arrives at the tail end of the morning commute, with rain overspreading the region from roughly 8 to 10 a.m. amid raw, chilly temps.

Conan O’Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center

Conan O'Brien, who is from Brookline and was the editor of the Harvard Lampoon, was selected for the award before President Trump took control of the Kennedy Center.

Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria facing more questions about his use of city funds

City Councilors will seek a review of Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria administration’s use of public funds on legal fees.

Two teenagers killed in shooting after reports of fighting outside Brockton mall

Two teenagers were killed in a shooting outside a Brockton mall Saturday night following reports of “several teens fighting,” the district attorney said Sunday.

US and Russian negotiators launch cease-fire talks in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle Wednesday to a limited ceasefire after President Trump spoke with the countries' leaders, but the parties have offered different views of what targets would be off-limits to attack.

Missing Rhode Island woman found alive in car after 70-hour investigation

Woman, "conscious and alert," was taken to Rhode Island Hospital.

Former Utah representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Love had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer, and her daughter said earlier this month that the former lawmaker was no longer responding to treatment.

Letter carriers rally in Boston and nationally against dismantling the Postal Service

Sunday's rallies took place as the Trump administration prepares to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the postal service.

US airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels kill at least 1 person, wounds others, group says

The American strikes entered its 10th day without a sign of stopping, part of a campaign by US President Trump targeting the rebel group that threatens maritime trade and Israel while also trying to pressure Iran, the Houthis' main benefactor.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israel has struck the largest hospital in the territory’s south

10-foot tall lantern lit in Concord to mark anniversary of American Revolution

YOUR TV GPS

This week’s TV: ‘The Studio,’ ‘MobLand,’ and more

Plus, Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer in "Mid-Century Modern," about a trio of men who decide to become roommates, just like in "Golden Girls."
Kings 7, Bruins 2

Woes continue for punchless Bruins as they fall to Kings for their sixth loss in a row

The Bruins scored 19 seconds into the game but their offense sputtered the rest of the way as they fell to 0-3 on the road trip.
Celtics 129, Trail Blazers 116

Jayson Tatum heats up in second half as shorthanded Celtics ease by Trail Blazers, run win streak to five

Tatum scored 24 of his 30 points after the break for Boston, which was without Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Xavier Tillman.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Why is the Trump administration giving up on Ukrainian children abducted by Russia?

A Yale-based research team has been trying to locate them. But the State Department has ended its funding.
Renée Loth

Candy tax is a sweetener for Massachusetts

IDEAS| Jay Rumas

What the Democrats can learn from Slovakia

Ashley Nunes

The Trump administration announced plans to kill a key climate rule. It’s about time.

Vickash Mohanka

EPA rollback of clean vehicle standards would harm Americans’ health

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Turkish locals demonstrate outside Consulate General to protest arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on charges of alleged corruption and links to terrorism, a move seen by many as an attempt by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to eliminate his prime opponent.

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned
Han became acting president after President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached by the liberal opposition-controlled National Assembly over his imposition of martial law.

Pope Francis is back home after a 5-week hospital stay for life-threatening double pneumonia
A frail Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalization, and he made a surprise stop at his favorite basilica on the way home.

Hyde Park Health Summit continues to call for community health center
Hyde Park is one of two city neighborhoods that doesn’t have a community health center.

Burst pipe in Chinatown apartment causes flooding, police say
It was not immediately clear what caused the break. The Boston Inspectional Services Department is investigating.

Why can’t I just enjoy my husband?
I keep wanting him to be perfect.

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‘Gen Silent’ and the bumpy road to improve LGBTQ elder care in Massachusetts

Nearly seven years ago, Massachusetts passed a law that requires nearly all state-licensed providers of services to older adults to complete training on the rights of LGBTQ people. But it’s an open question whether the rules have made a measurable difference.

MBTA is among worst in nation for derailments, records show
Boston's MBTA has the dubious distinction of having the most derailments of any metro public transit system over the past five years, according to a Globe analysis.

A civil rights activist turns 110 in Boston and reflects on a life of love, service, and education
Dorothy Burnham credits her long life to her friends and family.

THE FINE PRINT
Why did UMass Memorial tack on $770 to his bill for a simple X-ray?
Plus, should the state tax the Irish equivalent of Social Security? Also, Direct File still has some bugs.

Culture & Lifestyle

Boston Ballet’s ‘Winter Experience’ is an experience not to be missed

Who is Kimberly Ford Chisholm? Here are a few interesting details about the new Celtics owner’s wife.

‘Anora,’ ‘Wicked,’ plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

After answering the famous ‘36 questions,’ they fell for each other fast

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Larry Tye

The bravery of Kitty Dukakis

RENÉE GRAHAM

With fewer corporate sponsors, Pride celebrations could regain the political jolt they’ve been lacking

Jill Jacobs

Trump is using antisemitism as pretext to attack higher education, undermine democracy

IDEAS | JENNIFER BLOCK

Abortion bans are killing women. Doctors could be doing more to save them.

IDEAS | DAVID KAISER

The 1997 book that prophesied a revolutionary on the scale of Trump

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

Everett mayor Carlo DeMaria facing more questions about his use of city funds

City Councilors will seek a review of Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria administration’s use of public funds on legal fees.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Southern New England will see a cold, rainy start to the work week with some light snow mixed in

For Greater Boston, the wet weather arrives at the tail end of the morning commute, with rain overspreading the region from roughly 8 to 10 a.m. amid raw, chilly temps.

Burst pipe in Chinatown apartment causes flooding, police say

It was not immediately clear what caused the break. The Boston Inspectional Services Department is investigating.

Max Frankel, Pulitzer winner who led New York Times, dies at 94

The journalist helped shepherd the top-secret Pentagon Papers into print in 1971 and won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of President Nixon’s trip to China in 1972.

Sports

Baseball preview

The Globe staff predicts the 2025 baseball season

Six Globe writers are offering up their predictions for the season — each one believes the Red Sox make the postseason for the first time since 2021.
FIGURE SKATING

While only three can compete at this week’s World Figure Skating Championships, US women are building a deep bench

Two-time US champion and Grand Prix Final winner Amber Glenn leads a three-woman team, and is joined by last year’s World silver medalist Isabeau Levito and 2022 World bronze medalist Alysa Liu.
PERSPECTIVE

Baseball season is back. It won’t be the same without Joe Castiglione.

Red Sox Nation is preparing for life without the Hall of Fame broadcaster.
Kings 7, Bruins 2

Woes continue for punchless Bruins as they fall to Kings for their sixth loss in a row

RED SOX

Kristian Campbell will make Red Sox Opening Day roster

GOLF

Viktor Hovland finds a swing that works and rallies to beat Justin Thomas at Innisbrook

Business

Max Frankel, Pulitzer winner who led New York Times, dies at 94

The journalist helped shepherd the top-secret Pentagon Papers into print in 1971 and won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of President Nixon’s trip to China in 1972.

Health advice is everywhere online. Here are tips for evaluating material you see on the internet.

Advice shared online has both prompted calls for safeguards and found a measure of mainstream acceptance.

New Hampshire settles youth center abuse case for $10 million

‘Will I lose my job?’ Federal workers flock to Reddit for answers.

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New England’s 50 fastest-growing companies

red sox

The Sox superfans of Fort Myers: These retirees build their lives around spring training

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘When someone is in a band, it gives them major attraction points’

Miss Conduct Classics

My mother-in-law keeps pressuring my 21-year-old about having a baby!

metro

Letter carriers rally in Boston and nationally against dismantling the Postal Service

Turkish locals demonstrate outside Consulate General to protest arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

‘Cruel and counterproductive’: Rollback of legal protections for immigrants will affect tens of thousands in Mass.

sports

Jayson Tatum heats up in second half as shorthanded Celtics ease by Trail Blazers, run win streak to five

He left Boston four years ago, but Danny Ainge’s fingerprints remain on Celtics roster

Starting pitcher TBA? That problem should be a thing of the past for this year’s Red Sox team.

business

What we know about the fire that brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a standstill

A new Remedy offers ‘social wellness’ in the Seaport

Just how much higher are energy costs in Boston? Here’s what the data show.

politics

Danish police fly extra forces to Greenland ahead of Second Lady Usha Vance’s visit

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Former Utah representative Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died

Nation

Will she or won’t she? Retirement hovers over Pelosi, and her city.

Opening statements set for bribery trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of ex-senator Bob Menendez

Deadly hit-and-run in New Mexico brings juvenile justice challenges into focus

World

US and Russian negotiators launch cease-fire talks in Saudi Arabia

Turkey detains journalists as protests over the jailing of key Erdogan rival rock the country

US airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels kill at least 1 person, wounds others, group says

opinion

Don’t lay our housing supply woes at boomers’ doorsteps

A lasting bond to the Emerald Isle, formed in childhood

Spotlight Team’s work is key in holding officials to account

lifestyle

Why can’t I just enjoy my husband?

Health advice is everywhere online. Here are tips for evaluating material you see on the internet.

I don’t feel NRE (new relationship energy)

food & dining

Here’s what leading Bostonians like to read, eat, and do in the city

Watch for the changes: A jazz scene rises in Roxbury

At Smoot Standard, the espresso drinks and sandwiches measure up

travel

Summer is coming for national parks. Will there be enough workers?

Off-season charm: A cozy getaway to Niagara and Toronto

Vintage cars and vibrant culture: Inside a Cuba tour for US travelers

Arts

Here’s what leading Bostonians like to read, eat, and do in the city

Inaugural $100,000 Meraki prize for women artists awarded to Sarah Sze

At Wellesley, getting it down on paper: Three new shows at the Davis Museum highlight the college’s holdings

Books

Who is Kimberly Ford Chisholm? Here are a few interesting details about the new Celtics owner’s wife.

Here’s what leading Bostonians like to read, eat, and do in the city

Dust Bowl memories, and why we need to understand the past to create a healthy future

Movies

‘Anora,’ ‘Wicked,’ plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

Artists look back at R.I.’s secret mall apartment as documentary debuts

Heigh-ho, heigh-ho! Avoid ‘Snow White,’ don’t go!

Television

This week’s TV: ‘The Studio,’ ‘MobLand,’ and more

Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s ‘The Four Seasons’ gets a release date

Ellen Pompeo talks ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Boston memories, and money on ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast

music

BAMS Fest is getting bigger this year

A bearded Matt Damon cameos in the new Jack Harlow and Doja Cat music video

‘Yeah Glo!’: GloRilla brings ‘Glorious’ tour to Boston

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet’s ‘Winter Experience’ is an experience not to be missed

Bill Burr on his problem with billionaires like Elon Musk, his Broadway debut, and overcoming anger

‘Don’t Eat the Mangos' is a kitchen sink drama with a magical realism twist

Health

‘Gen Silent’ and the bumpy road to improve LGBTQ elder care in Massachusetts

Health advice is everywhere online. Here are tips for evaluating material you see on the internet.

Mass. hospitals expand bedside addiction treatment amid new evidence of its benefits

Obituaries

Max Frankel, Pulitzer winner who led New York Times, dies at 94

Oleg Gordievsky, Britain’s most valuable Cold War spy inside the KGB, dies at 86

George Foreman, boxing champion and grilling magnate, dies at 76