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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Healthcare

Steward Health Care has deal to sell doctor network to UnitedHealth

The proposed sale of the doctors group, called Stewardship Health, is part of Steward’s plan to rescue its struggling hospitals, eight of which are in Massachusetts. Continue reading →

Nation

Questions swirl over Baltimore bridge collapse

The shocking collapse of the 1.6-mile bridge, seared into the memories of the countless people who viewed video of the ship bearing down on the bridge, was described by officials as an accident. Continue reading →

Cambridge and Somerville

For those who choose not to have kids, benefits and backlash

Nearly 20 locals said opting out of parenthood allows them to have more time to prioritize both their well-being and their larger communities. But bucking a foundational norm can come with complexities. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Judge denies defense motion to dismiss murder case against Karen Read

The judge said she was denying a defense motion to dismiss the high-profile case, citing the “extensive evidence supporting the indictments.” The trial is set to start April 16. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. pays out billions in pensions. Oversight on how much retirees work can be ‘non-existent,’ investigators say.

The rules for how much a retiree can make from a public entity while still collecting a pension are primarily enforced “through a self-monitored honor system,” where oversight can range from “weak” or ineffective to “non-existent,” investigators found. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today | March 26, 2024

WATCH: Tuesday's episode. Stories include: The top spots to see the solar eclipse in New England. And, Massachusetts' sports betting passes rookie test. Watch →

Massachusetts sports betting passes rookie test

WATCH: One year in, the returns have far exceeded the expectations. Sports reporter Michael Silverman highlights the successes and challenges. Watch →

Celebrating trailblazers during Women's History Month

WATCH: Harry Elam Jr., president of Occidental College, reflects on how his parents, Barbara and Harry Elam Sr., made a long-lasting impact in Boston. Watch →

The Nation

Politics

Supreme Court seems skeptical of doctors seeking to curtail abortion pill

Over nearly two hours of argument, justices across the ideological spectrum seemed likely to side with the federal government's position easing access to mifepristone. Continue reading →

Politics

As Supreme Court hears abortion case, Republicans face a renewed dilemma over the issue

Protesters gathered outside the court on Tuesday as the justices heard oral arguments over the Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone. Continue reading →

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

Nicole Shanahan, wealthy lawyer, is RFK Jr.’s vice presidential pick

Shanahan, 38, who was formerly married to Google cofounder Sergey Brin, has given $4.5 million to super political action committees backing Kennedy over the past year. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia persists in blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial and Islamic State’s claim

Russian officials persisted Tuesday in saying Ukraine and the West had a role in last week’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack despite vehement denials of involvement by Kyiv and a claim of responsibility by an affiliate of the Islamic State group. Continue reading →

World

Israel presses on with strikes in Gaza after UN cease-fire resolution

The Israeli military pressed on with its bombardment of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, signaling that the passing of a United Nations resolution calling for a cease-fire for the holy month of Ramadan the day before had not shaken Israel’s determination to keep fighting. Continue reading →

World

Trump advisers talk of Palestinian expulsions, but activists focus on Biden

Those policy prescriptions, voiced by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and his former ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, suggest a right-wing approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict exceeding even the Trump administration’s lopsidedly pro-Israeli proposals for a two-state solution. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The world needs Evan Gershkovich

As the first anniversary of the unjust imprisonment of the Wall Street Journal reporter approaches, it’s time for Moscow authorities to free him. Continue reading →

OPINION

Remembering trailblazing Boston journalist Sarah-Ann Shaw

Long after her retirement, she remained the doyenne of Boston’s Black journalists and was never too busy to share a reassuring word or her hard-earned wisdom. Continue reading →

OPINION

What The Economist gets right about Israel

On the cover of the current issue of The Economist is an Israeli flag, covered in grime, being whipped by a sandstorm in a deserted land. Above it, in heavy capital letters, are two ominous words: “Israel Alone.” Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

TV trailblazer Sarah-Ann Shaw led by example

Sarah-Ann Shaw was, above all else, a person who combined her journalism with a legendary sense of community. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

To much outrage, Walsh given three months probation in Holyoke Soldiers’ Home case

“Today the justice system failed the families who lost their loved ones at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home,” said Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell in a statement. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. officials feel ‘reassured’ about state’s bridge safety despite Baltimore disaster

State highway administrator Jonathan Gulliver said at a press conference that the state will “very closely” monitor “exactly what went wrong in Baltimore,” but that Massachusetts appeared to operate much differently. Continue reading →

Sports

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Andrew Peeke performance against the Panthers a homecoming for Bruins defenseman

Peeke, a native of Parkland, Fla., grew up rooting for the Panthers. He has settled in nicely with a welcoming Bruins bunch after arriving at the trade deadline. Continue reading →

BRUINS 4, PANTHERS 3

First-place Bruins fight back against Panthers late to scratch out win in first Florida stop

Trent Frederic scored with 4:22 remaining to tie it up for the Bruins and Pavel Zacha struck for the winner with 2:21 to play. Next stop: Tampa, for Wednesday night's clash with the Lightning. Continue reading →

red sox

When will be the right time for the Red Sox to make all-in moves with the roster?

In many cases around baseball, teams wait for a young homegrown core to establish itself before making splashy signings and trades to "win now." Continue reading →

Business

Consumer

‘Wild West scenario’: Northeastern activists aim to restrict sports betting

The public health group that took on Big Tobacco is now taking aim at online gambling. It’s sure to face fierce opposition. Continue reading →

Jobs

‘We’re willing to be on strike until we win’: BU grad workers continue picketing

The strike of nearly 3,000 graduate students has disrupted classes at Boston's largest higher education institution. Continue reading →

Biotech

Shares in Bedford-based Stoke Therapeutics surge after encouraging results in studies of epilepsy medicine

The gene-based drug reduced the frequency of seizures by 43 percent to 85 percent in 34 patients who participated in four early-stage studies. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Books

Let’s talk about sex — with our partners — says ‘sex nerd’ and author Emily Nagoski

According to the Easthampton-based sex educator, “people find it easier to have sex with someone than to talk to that same person about the sex they’re having.” Continue reading →

Movies

Big screens and popcorn with brewer’s yeast: What’s your most memorable movie-theater experience, in Boston or beyond?

We asked colleagues, and we’d love to hear from readers, too. Continue reading →

FOOD

What do Boston diners really want? We asked Globe readers, and they answered. (In droves.)

QR codes are annoying, mocktails are too expensive, and kids aren’t always welcome — even the well-behaved ones. Here’s what else you had to say. Continue reading →