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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Immigration

Influx of migrants in Massachusetts continues to overwhelm state resources — and more may be on the way

Federal officials expect the number of daily unauthorized crossings at the US southern border could double to more than 12,000 a day after a controversial border-control policy ends. Continue reading →

Politics

No breakthrough in debt limit meeting but the end game might have started with little time to spare

Publicly, the two parties resorted to finger pointing after the meeting, but there were indications that work was beginning. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Pickleball injuries are mounting — but you can’t keep a determined player down

Torn rotator cuffs, ruptured Achilles tendons, concussions, fractured wrists, black eyes, facial cuts, sprained ankles, twisted knees — is this pickleball or is it the NFL? Continue reading →

Politics

Boston city councilors struggled with redistricting the first time. Now they have to do it again.

Councilors face not only the increased scrutiny of the federal judiciary, but also the pressure of an imminent deadline: The City Council general election is less than six months away. Continue reading →

Nation

Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll, jury finds

A Manhattan jury on Tuesday found former president Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll and awarded her $5 million in damages. Continue reading →

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Boston Globe Today | May 9, 2023

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Globe reporter Janelle Nanos named Pulitzer Prize finalist

Reporter Janelle Nanos talks about her Pulitzer Prize finalist feature story, “Kate Price remembers something terrible.” Watch →

Tax cuts for exclusive golf clubs in Massachusetts

Reporter John Hilliard tells us about tax breaks for private golf clubs in Massachusetts. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

When should women get regular mammograms? At 40, US panel now says.

The group issues influential guidelines on preventive health, and its recommendations usually are widely adopted in the United States. But the new advice, issued as a draft, represents something of a reversal. Continue reading →

Nation

A child thought he saw trash in a creek. It was a mammoth’s tooth.

"He came running up the steps and shouted, 'Hey, Mom, look at this!'" Megan Johnson said of her son Jeremiah. Continue reading →

Nation

Students can’t get off their phones. Schools have had enough.

The stakes are higher after the COVID years, with many districts behind academically up to a year or more and doing all they can to help students catch up. Continue reading →

The World

World

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ex-leader, is arrested

Violent protests broke out in several cities as Khan's supporters rallied against the arrest. At least one person was killed. Continue reading →

World

Putin uses pomp of Victory Day to drive home his war propaganda

In his annual Victory Day speech on Russia’s main patriotic holiday Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin largely repeated his usual grievances against Ukraine and its Western allies Continue reading →

World

Rights group accuses Myanmar of using fuel-air explosive

Human Rights Watch has accused Myanmar’s military of using an “enhanced blast” munition known as a fuel-air explosive in an airstrike that killed more than 160 people, including many children, at a ceremony held last month by opponents of army rule. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

It took a change in law to hold Trump accountable in New York. Massachusetts should follow its lead.

E. Jean Carroll was only able to bring her lawsuit against the former president because of a change in New York law. Continue reading →

OPINION

There are no perfect victims

Jordan Neely’s arrest record is being deployed as a tool to help exonerate the white man who put him in a deadly choke hold. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Lawmakers keep putting up a shield … against gun laws

Tennessee state Representatives Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson showed us that you have to make noise to get the attention necessary for change. Unfortunately, they were not supported by similar actions from others. Continue reading →

Metro

Health

So, when do you need that next mammogram?

New guidelines add to a confusing mix of recommendations. Continue reading →

Immigration

As Title 42 ends, here’s what to know about the pandemic-era immigration restrictions

As the Biden administration readies to lift the policy, US officials say they have been preparing for a surge of migrants crossing the Mexico-United States border. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. Senate budget would make undocumented students eligible for in-state college tuition. Healey says it’s ‘a really good thing.’

The Senate’s $55.9 billion budget also introduces other new proposals, including one that would tap so-called millionaires tax revenue to cover costs for students attending community college nursing programs. Continue reading →

Sports

Dan Shaughnessy

After a stunning loss to the Sixers at home in Game 5, the Celtics are on the brink of becoming an epic failure

The Celtics have done little to indicate they are anything more than posers. Continue reading →

On hockey

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery learned a valuable lesson in the Round 1 playoff loss to the Panthers, but it came at a horrible time

“I’m going to have to help the players push through,” Montgomery said, “which I didn’t do this year.” Continue reading →

Game 5: 76ers 115, Celtics 103

Instant analysis: Celtics submit one of their worst performances of the season on a night they could hardly afford it

The Sixers will have a chance to win the series in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Continue reading →

Business

Business

US regulators OK spent nuclear fuel facility in New Mexico

Critics say most would be brought from East Coast sites, prompting concern after recent railway accidents involving other chemicals and cargo. Continue reading →

innovation beat

Tech stars DraftKings, HubSpot, Wayfair shine in first-quarter earnings

A number of local companies have shown that they have a path to increasing profitability, in part thanks to cost-cutting and layoffs. Continue reading →

innovation beat

Boston startup helps international students meet staffing shortages in IT, nursing

InSpring is building a network of educational institutions to connect with and recruit international students and offer additional training that may be needed for specific positions. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Fragrant blooms and once-a-year picnics at Lilac Sunday

The Arnold Arboretum will celebrate spring’s splendor with 403 lilac plants on Sunday. Continue reading →

Arts

Shelburne Museum announces plans to build a new facility for Indigenous art

The $12.6 million Perry Center for Native American Art is being designed by Adjaye Associates. Continue reading →

Names

Boston author Jane Roper’s new novel, ‘The Society of Shame,’ digs into cancel culture and social media activism

Kathleen’s young daughter Aggie inspires her to turn an embarrassing experience into a chance to forward an empowering menstrual rights movement. Continue reading →