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CRIME

Jury in N.H. finds Adam Montgomery guilty of daughter Harmony’s murder in 2019

The defendant was convicted on all five charges, including witness tampering for his efforts to control his wife, Kayla Montgomery, the state’s star witness. Continue reading →

Health

In an East Boston gym, soccer gives African refugees a taste of home

A soccer club for teens and young adults is a source of stability amid uncertainty for Guinean immigrants. Continue reading →

Climate

Beach erosion threatens sewage-treatment plant on Nantucket

Island officials are facing a difficult decision: keep shoring up the plant or spend millions to build a new one farther inland. Continue reading →

Health

‘This feels like a big wake-up call’: What does Alabama’s frozen embryos ruling mean for IVF in Mass.?

Massachusetts experts say last week’s Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring that frozen embryos must be considered children poses a risk to the future of infertility treatment nationwide. Continue reading →

Politics

As the Israel-Hamas conflict drags on, as do protests, the issue complicates progressive causes

Members of the Progressive Caucus lamented about a lack of space for nuance in debate and a feeling that those with opposing viewpoints are demonized. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today | February 22, 2024

WATCH: Thursday's episode. Stories include: telling stories of the African Diaspora through food, Why a $1M studio at One Dalton Place might be worth it. Watch →

Cell phones fail. What do you do during an emergency?

WATCH: After AT&T’s widespread outage, business reporter Dana Gerber shares tips and best practices for when cellular networks go dark. Watch →

Politics roundup: Haley’s chances, Trump’s VP, Russian sanctions

WATCH: Washington bureau chief Jackie Kucinich breaks down the South Carolina GOP Primary and the potential fallout after a Russian opposition leader dies. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

A quarter of smokers quit under menthol bans, study finds

Nearly one-quarter of menthol cigarette smokers quit in the year or two after a ban on menthol went into effect, according to a study published Wednesday. Continue reading →

Nation

Teamsters give GOP first major donation in years with $45,000 to RNC

The gift to the RNC magnifies tensions for unions that have benefited from Biden policies, even as Trump remains popular among a lot of rank-and-file union members. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Biden calls Putin a ‘crazy SOB’ and takes aim at Trump during fund-raiser

Biden was talking about climate change when he said, “We have a crazy SOB like Putin and others, and we always have to worry about nuclear conflict, but the existential threat to humanity is climate.” Continue reading →

The World

World

Mideast cease-fire efforts gain steam as US envoy visits. Mediators report ‘encouraging’ signs.

The new signs of progress came ahead of an expected summit this weekend in Paris, where mediators plan to present a new proposal. Continue reading →

World

Houthi rebel attack sets cargo ship ablaze, forces Israel to intercept another attack near Eilat

The attack Thursday in the Gulf of Aden saw two missiles fired at a Palau-flagged cargo ship named Islander, the US military’s Central Command said. Continue reading →

World

US examined allegations of cartel ties to allies of Mexico’s president

The inquiry, which has not been previously reported, uncovered information pointing to potential links between powerful cartel operatives and Mexican advisers and officials close to the president while he governed the country. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The two-party doom loop

The US electoral system continues to amplify and reinforce divisions, feeding a tit-for-tat escalation of distrust, bad faith, and demonization. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Israeli and Palestinian leaders should negotiate a cease-fire

A hostage for prisoner exchange with a pause in fighting would be a good first step. Continue reading →

OPINION

Nikki Haley’s foreign policy is an antidote to the GOP’s isolationism

The press should highlight the contrast between her positions and those of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump. Continue reading →

Metro

Weather

Can solar flares cause cell phone outages? Here’s what experts say.

Two powerful eruptions from the sun took place hours before network service was disrupted Thursday. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

‘If you want to succeed, you got to show up’: Alex Rodriguez heeded lessons from MLK

Rodriguez spent decades advocating for Latino families in Boston before he shifted his work to the national level under President Clinton. Now, at 82, he hopes the new generation will pick up where he left off. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Forensic evidence implicates Karen Read in death of Boston police officer, prosecutors say in court filing

Analysts found the victim’s DNA on pieces of the broken taillight of Karen Read's car, prosecutors said. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins notebook

Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk out of lineup against Flames in Calgary

Coach Jim Montgomery confirmed that the injury was to Grzelcyk’s lower body, possibly related to the slash Oilers forward Ryan McLeod delivered across the top of the defenseman’s left skate boot. Continue reading →

sports media

NESN’s Jack Edwards opens up about his speech issues: ‘I’m slowing down all the time’

His delivery on Bruins telecasts has become noticeably slowed, even slurred. He said he has been medically cleared and is puzzled himself, but is working with speech therapists. Continue reading →

on baseball

Nick Yorke intends to be part of the wave of prospects who elevate the Red Sox

The team is planning to see if playing the outfield could be the avenue to the majors for the 21-year-old second baseman. Continue reading →

Business

innovation economy

The housing market is a nightmare. An Andover startup wants to use robots to help fix it.

Reframe Systems wants to leverage robots working alongside humans in an assembly line to build small houses in a factory and then truck the houses to a site. Continue reading →

Consumer

In Watertown visit, Senator Warren and FTC head Lina Khan look to jumpstart right-to-repair

“The people of Massachusetts have spoken to this issue by a margin of three to one and, by golly, they ought to have the right to repair that they voted for,” said Warren, during a tour of Direct Tire & Auto in Watertown. Continue reading →

Finance

IRS to crack down on corporate jet users who abuse tax code

The scrutiny of corporate jet use will involve new data analytics tools to determine when executives or other company officials might be using corporate planes for vacations and private trips. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Charles Stendig dies at 99; introduced fanciful furniture from abroad

Charles Stendig introduced contemporary and avant-garde European furniture to adventurous Americans in his New York City showroom. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Steven M. Wise, pathbreaking attorney for animal rights, dies at 73

Mr. Wise contended -- in courts, articles, and books -- that chimpanzees, elephants, whales, and other highly intelligent creatures have a fundamental right to liberty, no less than the humans who often confined or killed them. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TRAVEL

In Camden, Maine, blazing hearth and seaside views combine for winter romance

Midcoast Maine is a tranquil place in winter. Already a postcard-like destination, Camden is even prettier cloaked in snow. Continue reading →

DANCE

Ukraine’s Grand Kyiv Ballet brings its ‘Giselle’ to Boston

The dancers are preparing for a 60-city US tour, which launches in Boston with a one-night-only performance Feb. 23 at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Meghann Fahy hits the North End, shows Cape Cod pride in Instagram photo with Leo Woodall

"The White Lotus" star and Longmeadow native got fans talking with her latest Instagram post. Continue reading →