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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Transportation

‘Transformational’ bus system is coming to traffic-choked Blue Hill Avenue, city says

Construction on center-running bus lanes from Mattapan Square to Grove Hall will begin in 2026. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

What does the future hold now for the O’Bryant School?

Superintendent Mary Skipper emphasized that the district is still moving forward with plans to redevelop Madison Park, with construction slated to begin in the summer of 2025. Continue reading →

Politics

McConnell’s departure as Senate Republican leader could leave the party without an adult in the room in Congress

Despite political differences, Democrats viewed him as a legislator they could deal with — and one willing to risk Donald Trump’s wrath. Continue reading →

Politics

President Biden goes on offense on immigration: ‘The border is in chaos’

His tougher tone comes as voters appear increasingly concerned about illegal border crossings. Continue reading →

Politics

Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump’s immunity claim, setting arguments for April

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former president Donald Trump is immune from prosecution on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, further delaying his criminal trial as it considers the matter. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today | February 28, 2024

WATCH: Wednesday's episode. Stories include: Downtown bars cash in on the Bravo boom, and a Patriots culture shift at the NFL Scouting Combine. Watch →

How does IVF work?

WATCH: Reporter Felice Freyer explains how common in vitro fertilization is, how the process works, and the potential fallout from Alabama's court decision. Watch →

Used electric vehicle market sparks to life

WATCH: Some cars cost 50% less than they did 18 months ago. Technology reporter Hiawatha Bray breaks down why and forecasts sales trends moving forward. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Trump rebuffed after asking judge to delay his $454 million penalty

The former president contends he might need to sell some of his properties unless he gets relief. Continue reading →

Politics

Congressional leaders strike short-term deal to avert a partial shutdown

Top lawmakers would still have to agree on the other six spending measures, and then try to pass them individually in the next three weeks, or face another potential shutdown. Continue reading →

Politics

President undergoes physical exam

President Biden underwent the third physical exam of his presidency Wednesday amid concerns over his age as he campaigns for a second term. Continue reading →

The World

World

Navalny’s funeral is planned for Friday, if authorities don’t block it

The planned funeral, at a church on Moscow’s outskirts, sets up the possibility of a rare display of opposition sentiment in the Russian capital — and of a new crackdown on the Russian opposition leader’s supporters. Continue reading →

World

A breakaway region of Moldova asks Russia for protection

The call for Russian protection by Transnistria, a self-declared but internationally unrecognized microstate on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, escalated tensions that date to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Continue reading →

World

Back from war, reserve soldiers set their sights on Israel’s politics as usual

Gathered this month around a campfire on the edge of a forest in central Israel, the soldiers planned their next mission: saving their deeply divided country from itself. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Public criticism of political news coverage cries out for the return of the public editor

Such a position is not a panacea for restoring the public trust, but it’s a good start. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Really, Dedham?

In the midst of an immigration crisis that has forced some tough choices, town officials flubbed an easy one. Continue reading →

OPINION

Can we talk about transgender athletes?

Is there a way to talk about this without being labeled right wing and transphobic? Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

‘We are on our own’: Mass. Democrats weighing tightening shelter program amid migrant influx, lack of federal help

Massachusetts House Speaker Ron Mariano said state policymakers need to reconsider how they handle a shelter program where costs are expected to reach nearly $1 billion this fiscal year and another $1 billion in the next. Continue reading →

Politics

State panel approves Gabrielle Wolohojian, Healey’s former romantic partner, for Supreme Judicial Court bench

Gabrielle Wolohojian, an appellate court judge, has been widely lauded for her experience and temperament. But her personal history with Governor Maura Healey has raised questions, chief among them how she would handle cases involving the governor. Continue reading →

K-12

Special meeting to address violence, budget concerns at Brockton High School ends abrubtly

Brockton High School, where troubling behavior by some students prompted school committee members to suggest that the National Guard be brought in, has been hurt by budget cuts that have left classrooms understaffed and hallways unmanned. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Several teams responded to 2023 NFLPA survey with improved facilities and services, but not the Patriots

The Patriots, who ranked 24th in the 2023 survey, dropped to 29th in 2024. Continue reading →

celtics

Jaylen Brown was quite efficient vs. the 76ers, and from the tip, it was clear he was willing to be aggressive

Brown led the Celtics with 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting — the third-best shooting night of his career. Continue reading →

red sox

Stacy Wakefield, wife of late Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield, has died

The Wakefields were battling different forms of cancer. Their diagnoses were made public last year, days before Tim died. Continue reading →

Business

BUSINESS

Breeze Airways adding flights from Manchester, N.H., to South Carolina and Florida

The move was in the works long before Spirit Airlines announced it would suspend its operations at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Breeze officials said. Continue reading →

Technology

High-flying startup Thrasio files for bankruptcy after raising billions

The Walpole e-commerce firm attracted $3 billion to buy up brands on Amazon before going bust. Continue reading →

Chesto means business

MCAS ballot question pits Massachusetts Teachers Association against business community — again

The high-profile ballot battle focuses on the fate of the poorest performing high school students — and whether passing the state’s MCAS test should remain a requirement for graduation. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Richard Lewis, comedian known for his neurotic, stream-of-consciousness act and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ role, has died

A regular performer in clubs and on late-night TV for decades, Richard Lewis also played Marty Gold, the romantic co-lead opposite Jamie Lee Curtis, in the ABC series “Anything But Love” and Prince John in “Mel Brooks’ Robin Hood: Men In Tights.” Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Television

How a Boston Freedom Trail tour guide ended up on the ‘Jeopardy!’ Tournament of Champions

“After my first episodes, I’d go to L Street Tavern, or the supermarket, and someone would grab me: 'This is the 'Jeopardy!' guy!” Continue reading →

Music and Dance

International stars of flamenco music and dance kick off four-night festival on Saturday

Global Arts Live brings acclaimed artists to the Berklee Performance Center and Somerville Theatre. Continue reading →

Television

‘The Donovans’ ‘loosely’ spins off from ‘Ray Donovan’

Paramount+ and Showtime have announced an upcoming series set in London among a family of fixers whose clients include some European bigshots, but the story will have no concrete link to the original series. Continue reading →