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Monday, March 11, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Health

‘One little glimmer of hope’: What IVF means to Mass. cancer patients

After the Alabama Supreme Court ruled embryos are children, cancer patients in Massachusetts told the Globe how crucial IVF was for preserving their chance to have children as chemotherapy and other treatments affected their fertility. Continue reading →

PATRIOTS

Patriots trading away Mac Jones leaves new regime to not repeat mistakes of its predecessor

The downward trajectory of Jones’s career should serve as a cautionary tale to new coach Jerod Mayo and de facto general manager Eliot Wolf — a quarterback’s situation matters. Continue reading →

Business

The brewer behind Sam Adams has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free.

Boston Beer Co. requires workers to sign noncompete agreements, which former employees say stifle their ability to make a living. Continue reading →

Politics

The IRS has something free for Mass. and N.H. residents: a new online tax prep tool as part of a controversial initiative

Senator Elizabeth Warren pushed for years for the program as a no-charge government alternative to commercial tax preparation services that often charge fees. Continue reading →

World

With Haiti in chaos, a humanitarian crisis Is rapidly unfolding

Haiti is in the throes of an uprising not seen in decades. As politicians around the region scramble to hash out a diplomatic solution to a political crisis that has the prime minister, Ariel Henry, stranded in Puerto Rico and gangs attacking police stations, a humanitarian disaster is quickly escalating. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Killings by police brought reforms. Fear of crime is unraveling them.

In many parts of the nation, there has been a groundswell of legislative and voter pushback against reforms initiated over the past four years after the police killings of Black Americans including Nichols, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. Continue reading →

Politics

The diaries of presidents offer history in the raw — even the naked — and may have secrets to tell

The diaries “provide unique windows into the presidency, helping us better understand how policy is made and power is used,” said Marc Selverstone, co-chair of the Presidential Recordings Program at the University of Virginia. Continue reading →

Nation

Less money, less house: How market forces are reshaping the American home

The nation's biggest and most powerful home builders are finally building more smaller ones, driving a shift toward more affordable housing. Continue reading →

The World

World

An exit poll in Portugal’s election suggests the result is too close to call as populists surge

Portugal's apparent drift to the political right mirrored other countries in the European Union. Continue reading →

World

‘It’s a way of life’: Women make their mark in the Ukrainian army

As Ukraine struggles against fierce Russian assaults and its losses mount, there has been a surge of women who have enlisted, and they are increasingly volunteering for combat roles. Continue reading →

World

Dispute over Gaza war heats up between Biden and Netanyahu

The sparring comes amid a mounting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the United Nations and aid agencies warning of looming famine in the besieged enclave of 2.2 million. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The cost of emergency shelter has become unsustainable. Some caps may be warranted.

But reasonable limits may be warranted in crisis situation. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Pilot program in Boston will swap out gas stoves for electric

Low-income communities, such as those in Dorchester, bear the brunt of both environmental and health crises. Decreased indoor air pollution is not just an environmental win but a human one. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Push is on to reform Mass. prostitution laws

Proposals range from partial to full decriminalization, and the distinctions between the approaches are weighed. Continue reading →

Metro

Somerville

Duck Village in Somerville is a unique location with an odd name. Where did it come from?

The tiny neighborhood on the Cambridge-Somerville border has quite the history. Continue reading →

Health

Four years of COVID: Fewer people are dying but the virus ‘is still with us’

While most people have resumed their normal lives, high “excess deaths” persist in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Religion

Hunger, suffering in Gaza, Sudan at forefront of Ramadan celebrations

For many Muslims across Greater Boston, the joy of this year’s Ramadan is marred by hunger, loss of home, and insecurity affecting Muslim populations in Gaza and Sudan. Continue reading →

Sports

red sox

Will Brayan Bello’s contract represent a new way for the Red Sox to grow their homegrown talent?

The six-year deal was the first long-term agreement under chief baseball officer Craig Breslow for a player nurtured in Boston's minor league system. Continue reading →

celtics

Kevin Durant and Al Horford have stood the test of time since being drafted in 2007. The Celtics’ win over the Suns offered proof.

Even though 17 years have passed, neither Durant nor Horford are close to being relics. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots finalizing trade of quarterback Mac Jones to Jaguars

Jones will return to his native Jacksonville, likely as a backup to Trevor Lawrence. The Patriots are receiving a sixth-round draft pick for the 2021 first-rounder. Continue reading →

Business

Business

The brewer behind Sam Adams has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free.

Boston Beer Co. requires workers to sign noncompete agreements, which former employees say stifle their ability to make a living. Continue reading →

Business

New Hampshire’s ‘iconic’ 603 area code reaching the end of the line

The state’s sole area code was created in 1947, and has since become a common marketing tool for businesses. Continue reading →

Business

DOJ opens criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout, report says

The Wall Street Journal reported that investigators have contacted some passengers and crew who were on the Jan. 5 flight. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Gerry Burke, who helped turn Doyle’s pub into a Boston institution, dies at 83

With his two brothers, Mr. Burke turned Doyle's into the city's political gathering place of choice for decades. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Buddy Duress, who came off the streets to find stardom, dies at 38

A small-time heroin dealer, he became a sensation in the New York film scene as an actor and muse for filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Bordwell, scholar who demystified the art of film, dies at 76

A film studies scholar, David Bordwell's immersive, accessible writing transcended the corridors of academia and illuminated the mechanics of moviemaking to a generation of cinephiles and filmmakers. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

FASHION

Pretty in pale: The trend on the Oscar red carpet this year was subtle

Bold hues took a back seat to peach, blush, seafoam, baby blue, and cream. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Husband’s new friend becomes a menace

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →