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Tuesday, February 25, 2025


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A quiet town in Maine is at the center of the Trump-Mills clash over transgender sports

The town of Cumberland, Maine — about 20 miles north of Portland — has landed at the heart of the battle between President Trump and Governor Janet Mills over transgender athletes.
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Politics


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‘Those kinds of losses hurt’: Heartland hub for federal workers braces for Trump’s government-slashing project

President Trump and Elon Musk have celebrated the federal job reductions in the D.C. region, but the cuts go much father and deeper than they are advertising.
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New England has become a hotbed of anti-Trump litigation. It’s not a coincidence.

It’s a change from President Trump’s first term in office, when lawsuits against his policies were heavily clustered on the West Coast.
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Boston elections department will get state oversight after state probe found ‘unacceptable’ lapses last fall

Secretary of State William F. Galvin released his order Monday after investigating complaints that the polling locations in the city didn’t receive enough ballots during last November’s election.
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World


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US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

The growing divide follows Trump’s decision to open direct negotiations with Russia on ending the war, dismaying Ukraine and its European supporters by excluding them from the preliminary talks last week.
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Human impact of Trump's funding freeze

Stat reporter Eric Boodman looks at the organizations and people impacted by President Trump’s executive order.
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Oscars on deck: Preview the best movies of the year

Boston.com entertainment writer Kevin Slane breaks down what you can stream now ahead of the awards show.
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Great reads for Black History Month

WATCH: Book editor Kate Tuttle shares her picks for books to read this month and beyond.
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Human therapists prepare for battle against AI pretenders

The leader of a psychological association said he was alarmed at the responses offered by the chatbots. The bots failed to challenge users’ beliefs even when they became dangerous; on the contrary, they encouraged them.
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Confusion reigns over Musk’s ‘what did you do last week?’ email

Even as televisions played President Trump’s comments supporting the firing of workers who ignore the directive, his personnel department informed agencies that responding to the Musk email was now “voluntary” and that failing to respond would not be considered a resignation.
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Nation


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Congestion pricing reduced traffic. Now it’s hitting revenue goals.

The revenue figures are the latest sign that the tolling plan is working, even as President Trump has moved to kill the program.
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In Nome, Alaska, a cadre of tinkerers and partisans keeps aiding Ukraine

Once-friendly ties with Russia for these Alaskans have been superseded by the anger and activism of a cadre of volunteers — tinkerers, professionals, and partisans who are aiding the Ukrainian military cause in surprising ways.
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World


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Pope’s condition shows slight improvement, stays critical, Vatican says

On Monday night, the Vatican summoned all cardinals residing in Rome to St. Peter’s square to recite a rosary for the pontiff at 9 p.m.
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What Trump’s deportation plans mean for Central America

Analysts warn that Central American leaders have been backed into a corner with the threat of tariffs and that an increase in deportation flights could eventually push the nations to their limits.
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OPINION


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AP turns the tables on Trump

The news agency AP sues Trump aides for limiting press access.

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EDITORIAL


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Trump’s Pentagon purge degrades US military

A nonpartisan fighting force has always been central to its role in keeping America safe.
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OPINION


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Maine Gov. Mills joins women who confront Trump to defend the rule of law

Whenever there is a challenge to his authority, Trump never fails to showcase his signature lack of grace, respect, and civility. That was the case in his exchange with Mills.
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Health


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This killer snail could save your life

Harvard biologist Mandë Holford studies venomous snails and other toxic creatures to unlock new medications that may one day treat cancer.
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Crime & Courts


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President Trump’s ‘border czar’ took aim at Mass. law enforcement. Here’s a fact check of his claims.

Tom Homan had harsh words for Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox this weekend.
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Chelsea, Somerville ask federal judge to block Trump administration ‘bullying’ of sanctuary cities

In a lawsuit filed Monday, leaders of both cities contend their sanctuary policies do not conflict with federal immigration law as claimed in recent administration orders.
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Supporters of the White Stadium renovation project go on the offensive in virtual press conference

Participants took care to not only laud how the project will benefit the Boston Public Schools, but also took aim at the Emerald Necklace Conservancy, which is behind much of the resistance.
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On baseball


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The Red Sox will need to be patient with rehabbing pitcher Patrick Sandoval, who ‘made a good decision to come here’

The 28-year-old was the Opening Day starter for the Angels last season then tore a flexor muscle and his ulnar collateral ligament in June. Tommy John surgery with an internal brace followed.
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When the Celtics needed a closer on Sunday against the Knicks, Derrick White started draining 3-pointers

Among the 106 players who have appeared in at least 45 games this season, White ranks second in the NBA in fourth-quarter 3-pointers, averaging 1 per game.
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Housing


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More controversy erupts after state auditor says Mass. housing law is an ‘unfunded mandate’

In a surprise turn, the office of State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said the MBTA Communities Act, an ambitious state housing law, is an "unfunded mandate" from Beacon Hill.
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COMMENTARY


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Dear Hasbro: Bring Monopoly, Candy Land, and Scrabble back home to Massachusetts

An open letter to CEO Chris Cocks on why the toy company should relocate its headquarters to Boston from Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Bold Types


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Hospitality guru Rob Blood doubles the size of his boutique hotel empire

Plus: Newton’s CyberArk clears $1B in revenue; MassCEC launches climate-tech strategy for state; EMK Institute draws lobbyist with Trump ties.
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Obituaries






Obituaries


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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song,’ has died

Ms. Flack's intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
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Frank Wisner, seasoned diplomat and foreign policy adviser, dies at 86

He headed US embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests.
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Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leapt onto JFK’s car after the president was shot, has died

Mr. Hill was forced to retire early because he remained haunted by memories of the assassination. He was 93.
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Arts & Lifestyle






TV CRITIC'S CORNER


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Four breakout performances to look out for on ‘The White Lotus’

From a star of "Sex Education" to a kpop performer.
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LOVE LETTERS


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I cheated. How do I get her back?

Should I get her back?
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By turns arch and earnest, Father John Misty sent fans out on a note of love

The singer performed at MGM Music Hall on Feb. 22.
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