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Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Investigations

How Massachusetts spent nearly $1 billion sheltering homeless families and migrants

A Globe review of state contracts offers a glimpse at the nearly $1 billion emergency shelter system the state is now operating for homeless families, about half of them migrants from other countries. Continue reading →

COLLEGES

All 11 Brandeis women’s basketball players will leave if coach does not resign, letter says

Simon, at Brandeis since 1987, was on paid administrative leave this past season. One sophomore player wrote, “I have had literal nightmares about showing up to practice with Carol suddenly our coach again." Continue reading →

chad finn

Playoff hopes blossom in the spring at TD Garden — particularly for the Celtics

By analytic measures, the Celtics just had one of the most dominating seasons in NBA history, but it means nothing if they don't finish the job. Continue reading →

HOUSING

Will tenants unions make a difference in Rhode Island’s housing crisis?

“Working-class people can use the courts and the political system,” said Daniel Denvir, cofounder of Reclaim R.I. “But nothing beats actual, collective organization and the sort of power that can wield.” Continue reading →

Commentary

You’ll hear from me when I’m dead

A new “after-life messaging platform” lets people record messages, videos, or audio recordings to be delivered after they die. For up to 50 years. But how can you figure out what to say? Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Boston Globe Today: Sports | April 19, 2024

WATCH: Friday's sports show. Stories include: Celtics’ concerns have ahead of the playoffs and the Bruins look to sweep up the Maple Leafs. Continue reading →

Who should the Patriots draft as QB?

WATCH: Reporter Christopher Price argues what New England should do with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL draft. Continue reading →

Did Kraft block Belichick from a new coaching job?

WATCH: Plus, the former Patriots coach is joining the media. Reporters Jim McBride and Christopher Price share their thoughts. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Biden shields millions of acres of Alaskan wilderness from drilling and mining

“Alaska’s majestic and rugged lands and waters are among the most remarkable and healthy landscapes in the world, sustaining a vibrant subsistence economy for Alaska Native communities,” President Biden said in a statement. Continue reading →

Nation

Man sets himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial

A man set himself on fire Friday afternoon near the lower Manhattan courthouse where jurors were being chosen for the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading →

Nation

Final members of Trump jury chosen as trial races ahead

Five Manhattan residents were chosen Friday, filling out a group of 12 seated jurors and six alternates. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israel’s limited strike on Iran appears designed to avoid escalation

The Israeli military carried out the strikes against the central province of Isfahan and possibly Tabriz early Friday. Continue reading →

World

Indians vote in the first phase of the world’s largest election as Modi seeks a third term

Millions of Indians began voting on Friday in a six-week election that’s a referendum on the populist prime minister. Continue reading →

World

Envoy says US is determined to monitor North Korean nukes, through UN or otherwise

Russia last month vetoed a UN resolution in a move that effectively abolished monitoring by UN experts of Security Council sanctions against North Korea. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

How do we fix the Steward Health Care disaster?

Cerberus and de la Torre should put their money where their mouths are. Continue reading →

OPINION

Supreme Court has a duty to end homeless encampments

In theory, the principle that emerges from lower court rulings is both logical and humane — the government should not penalize those who have no other available shelter. But in practice, it’s difficult to enforce. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Medical aid in dying or physician-assisted suicide? Depends on one’s view.

Readers offer a wide range of views on the debate over the End of Life Options Act in response to a recent point-counterpoint in the Opinion section. Continue reading →

Metro

Commentary

You’ll hear from me when I’m dead

A new “after-life messaging platform” lets people record messages, videos, or audio recordings to be delivered after they die. For up to 50 years. But how can you figure out what to say? Continue reading →

Politics

26.TRUE marathon organizers call event ‘joyful’ and ‘smooth,’ dispute councilor’s public safety complaints

Documents shared with the Globe showed that the organizers of 26.TRUE obtained all the necessary permits for the event. Continue reading →

Health

‘No child is left behind’: Mother, advocate provides resources for Somali American children with disabilities

Asha Abdullahi, a Somali immigrant and a mother of five, noticed gaps in the system when her son was diagnosed with autism. The Roslindale-based center she founded helps fill those voids. Continue reading →

Sports

CELTICS

Before the playoff run, let’s enjoy some memorable moments from a dominant Celtics regular season

From a 155-point night, to a 52-point win, to the subtle additions and maturations that could matter down the stretch, Boston's 64-18 campaign didn't end the talk about a title, but it certainly set expectations high. Continue reading →

Red Sox 8, Pirates 1

Brayan Bello shines as Red Sox beat up Pirates, 8-1

The Red Sox got home runs from Wilyer Abreu, Rob Refsnyder, Triston Casas, and Ceddanne Rafaela. Continue reading →

BRUINS

Bruins think rougher road will serve them well in another run at the Stanley Cup

“When you have unmatched success in terms of being the best regular season team ever," Charlie McAvoy said, referencing last year's 65-win campaign, "obviously you didn’t go through too many difficult times.” Continue reading →

Business

innovation beat

DraftKings employees say rival tried to entice them with multimillion-dollar jobs

The Boston-based sports-betting site's escalating battle with billionaire Michael Rubin, who started a rival sports-betting effort last year, spilled into a public court hearing on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Finance

Retirement savings in the US are dismally low. These New England states are trying to give them a boost.

Smaller companies often do not offer retirement plans such as a 401(k). Now, several New England states are setting up free retirement plans for employers who would not otherwise provide them. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Steward lenders identified as struggling hospital system faces payment deadline

US senators from Massachusetts pressed the lending consortium to modify the loan terms to allow Steward’s eight Massachusetts hospitals to keep operating. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Barbara Joans, anthropologist who studied biker culture, dies at 89

Barbara Joans, steering her Harley-Davidson deep into a biker culture and producing the 2001 book, “Bike Lust: Harleys, Women, and American Society,” died March 6 in Santa Cruz, California. Continue reading →

Obituaries

David Egilman, doctor who took on drug companies, dies at 71

A physician and expert witness, over a 35-year span Dr. David Egilman gave testimony in some 600 trials involving corporate malfeasance, resulting in billions of dollars in awards for victims and their survivors. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Names

The curious habit of wearing your Cape Cod bracelet for decades

“Do I just wear this for the rest of my life? At what point do I take this off? Do I wear it on my wedding day?” Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

At BSO, Icelandic ‘energy’ and Hahn’s return

On Thursday night in Symphony Hall, Andris Nelsons led the orchestra in a recent work by Anna Thorvaldsdottir alongside music of Mozart and Brahms. Continue reading →

LOVE LETTERS

My husband is following his ex’s vlog

He thinks they have a future together. Continue reading →