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Monday, March 25, 2024
Today's Headlines

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Metro

A Massachusetts man, detained by ICE for four years, says he was beaten and abused before being deported

The man is accusing immigration officials of beatings that dislocated his jaw, gave him a concussion, and sprained multiple ligaments, as well as extended periods of solitary confinement. Continue reading →

Health

‘This is the worst humanitarian crisis that I’ve seen’: Local aid workers race to help as Haiti lurches toward anarchy

A small army of aid workers in Massachusetts is helping from afar amid a series of unprecedented challenges. Continue reading →

Transportation

Goodbye diesel, hello electric. Battery-powered, improved service could be coming to MBTA’s commuter rail in 2027.

Electric trains, common throughout much of the world, can accelerate faster and hit higher maximum speeds, run cleaner than diesel and produce a quieter ride. Continue reading →

Immigration

After initial outcry, neighbors say overflow shelters housing migrants hardly affect community life

After weeks of resistance and increasingly public hostility, neighborhoods that saw new shelters open in recent months appear to be experiencing minimal disruptions to their daily routines. Continue reading →

World

Four men charged in Moscow attack, showing signs of beatings at hearing as court says two accept guilt

Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court Sunday showing signs of severe beatings as they faced formal terrorism charges. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

How a pandemic malaise is shaping American politics

Although diminished, the pandemic has become the background music of the presidential campaign trail, shaping how voters feel about the nation, the government, and their politics. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump will face his fears as two legal threats coincide Monday

A key hearing in his Manhattan criminal prosecution comes as he races to fend off a financial crisis arising from a $454 million judgment in another case. Continue reading →

Nation

Patients hate ‘forever’ drugs. Is Wegovy different?

Patients seem to take obesity drugs faithfully, week in and week out. Continue reading →

The World

World

Witnesses describe fear and deprivation at besieged hospital in Gaza

The assault on Shifa, one of Israel’s longest hospital raids of the war in Gaza, began last Monday with tanks, bulldozers, and airstrikes. The military said it was aimed at senior officials of Hamas. Continue reading →

World

Three Rio officials arrested in connection with Marielle Franco killing

The assassination of Marielle Franco, a 38-year-old Black, bisexual city councilwoman in a drive-by shooting, had shaken Brazil profoundly and reverberated across the world. Continue reading →

World

Ireland poised to get its youngest premier as Simon Harris elected leader of Fine Gael Party

In his victory speech, Harris said this was a “moment for Fine Gael to reconnect” with the people and pledged to fight against populist forces in Irish politics. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Boston school spending is too opaque

Isn’t it time the School Committee grew a spine and demanded more transparency from BPS? Continue reading →

LETTERS

Mass. Congolese community decries Trump’s harmful calumny

We strongly denounce the unfounded and harmful characterization of Congolese immigrants as criminals or prison escapees that Donald Trump made on Fox News in February. Continue reading →

LETTERS

We need to respond to front-line providers’ mental health needs

Lack of support and treatment makes it harder to recruit and retain skilled workers, which has long-term consequences for the Commonwealth’s ability to deliver quality health care. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

A Massachusetts man, detained by ICE for four years, says he was beaten and abused before being deported

The man is accusing immigration officials of beatings that dislocated his jaw, gave him a concussion, and sprained multiple ligaments, as well as extended periods of solitary confinement. Continue reading →

Health

Lawrence and Methuen partnered to offer better public health. Now, a divorce may be coming.

The two cities could potentially miss out on almost $2 million in state funding for public health. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

‘There was denial of medical care,’ says lawyer for family of woman who died after Springfield arrest

In 2018, the family of Madelyn E. Linsenmeir poignantly memorialized her life and struggle with opioids in an obituary that drew national attention and encouraged the public to treat addiction as a disease rather than “a choice or a weakness.” Continue reading →

Sports

bruins notebook

Justin Brazeau is carving a path for a more significant role with the Bruins

The right wing has scored four goals in the last three games and could gain better deployment for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs. Continue reading →

beat writer's notebook

Tales from the Celtics locker room, and other nuggets from this nine-game surge

League-leading Boston isn't always all business, thanks to the backup center and his sense of humor. Continue reading →

RED SOX

Triston Casas offers positive thoughts on not agreeing with Red Sox this spring on contract extension

The Red Sox did make offers to the first baseman, who remains open to working out a deal at any time while under team control over the next five seasons. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Fidelity’s Abby Johnson tightens grip on far-flung family empire

Johnson, CEO of FMR, parent of Fidelity Investments, seems determined to shake up a few things. She has pushed Fidelity Investments far beyond its roots. Continue reading →

Business

Move over, Tinder: Three local dating apps are looking to sidestep swiping fatigue

Lola matches daters based on their schedules, Fourplay offers double dates, and PreVue showcases users’ short videos. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

William Whitworth, gracious editor who shaped The Atlantic’s writing and readers’ tastes, dies at 87

With Mr. Whitworth as top editor, The Atlantic became "the best-edited magazine in America," a former colleague once wrote. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Maurizio Pollini, pianist who reveled in demanding music, dies at 82

The Italian pianist was famous for his technical mastery. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Robert L. Barry, US diplomat who negotiated Cold War pact, dies at 89

Mr. Barry was the chief negotiator for the United States for an agreement on NATO and Warsaw Pact forces in Europe in 1986. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Belmont World Film explores the human condition and the immigrant experience with its 22nd International Film Series

The festival will screen the films on Mondays at 7:30 from March 25 to May 20. Continue reading →

Movies

‘Strange Kindness’ takes empathy to its furthest reaches

The debut feature film from Joseph Mault, set and filmed in Cape Cod, premiered this Thursday at the Boston Underground Film Festival. Continue reading →

Music

Taylor Swift-themed planetarium show opens at the Springfield Museums this weekend

Get ready for a field trip (Taylor’s Version). Continue reading →