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Politics

‘What do Trump and the Republicans think will happen to these people?’ Potential Medicaid cuts raise alarm for states.

Medicaid provides health insurance for roughly one in five Americans, covering impoverished children, low-income adults, and seniors and those with disabilities reliant on care at home. Continue reading →

APPRECIATION

Gene Hackman was a rarity: a star without an ego

What viewers noticed was the character Hackman was playing, not how Hackman was playing him. Continue reading →

K-12

Mass. ‘is going to stay true to who we are’: Healey, Campbell say schools should commit to DEI despite pressure from Trump

The group said the federal government cannot change this precedent by either an executive order of the president or guidance from the US Education Department. Continue reading →

Around New England

Vermont could become first state in New England to ban guns in bars

Supporters of a proposed ban on guns in bars say it's common sense: Don't allow guns where alcohol is served. But in a state that's both liberal and defensive about guns, it's not that simple. Continue reading →

Business

In Cambridge, a cannabis yoga class gives a toke of what’s to come

The weed-filled workout is a preview of the marijuana-infused lounges, cafes, and events that could spring up soon under Massachusetts' new “social consumption” licenses. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Flu frenzy: Infections surge in Mass.

Doctor visits are climbing. Correspondent Emily Spatz explains why cases are so high, how this season is different, and if there’s relief in sight. Watch →

This AI-powered book will explain itself

Reporter Hiawatha Bray explains how a new software program can help readers make sense of Nietzsche. Watch →

The penny’s days may be numbered

Trump ordered the US Department of the Treasury to stop making the one-cent coin. Reporter Dana Gerber considers a world without pennies. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

Neo-Nazis targeted a majority-Black town. Locals launched an armed watch.

For weeks, men carrying rifles have guarded the roads leading into Lincoln Heights, Ohio, stopping and questioning those who approach the Cincinnati suburb. Continue reading →

Politics

Scientists scorn EPA push to say climate change isn’t a danger, say just look around at the world

Environmental Protection Agency chief Lee Zeldin has privately pushed the White House for a rewrite of the agency’s finding that planet-warming greenhouse gases imperil the public. Continue reading →

Nation

Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China will take effect Tuesday

Trump has given conflicting signals about his plans, appearing to suggest as recently as Wednesday that the Canada and Mexico tariffs might be delayed again until early April. Continue reading →

The World

World

On a lawless tropical border, the global scam industry thrives

Even after the rescue of some workers from the Myanmar border, fraudsters confined to rooms with barred windows kept cajoling money out of lonely hearts and eager investors in the United States, China, and beyond. Continue reading →

World

Israel’s military lays out its Oct. 7 failures

Israel released the first findings from its internal investigations into the colossal military and intelligence failures leading up to Hamas' attacks. Continue reading →

World

Netanyahu sends team to Cairo as days dwindle in Gaza truce

Even though the initial stage of the truce is set to lapse Saturday night, Israel and Hamas appear to have made little progress on forging terms for a comprehensive cease-fire. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Ignoring history, Supreme Court poised to open doors to odious claims of ‘reverse discrimination’

The justices all but ignored our nation’s long and shameful history of bias against marginalized populations, and could upend hard-fought protections for those who need them most. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Should MGB be allowed to build new ambulatory surgical centers?

The answer depends on cost and access implications. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Group seeks a better way for all to share spaces safely, accessibly

Disability, transportation, pedestrian, and bike activists have come together in a new group whose mission is to promote collaboration and understanding of the challenges associated with shared spaces. Continue reading →

Metro

Immigration

New Hampshire State Police apply to be deputized as immigration agents

The agreement could allow N.H. State Police to question, detain, and arrest individuals based solely on their immigration status. Continue reading →

K-12

Is your child’s 504 plan at risk? What to know about the lawsuit targeting disability protections.

The lawsuit, filed last fall against the Biden administration, seeks to eliminate protections for transgender individuals. But it appears to go further, calling for a judge to declare the entirety of Section 504 unconstitutional. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Three Revere women found dead in Belize hotel had fluid in lungs, official says

The causes of death for three Revere women who died while vacationing in Belize was “acute pulmonary edema,” or buildup of fluid in the lungs, officials in Belize told the Globe Wednesday. Continue reading →

Sports

Islanders 2, Bruins 1

Islanders send Bruins to fifth straight loss and center Matt Poitras is injured

New York’s Brock Nelson shoved him toward the boards at the Islander bench. However, the door was open and Poitras smashed chest first into the opening. Continue reading →

Gary Washburn | On basketball

Was the Celtics’ loss to the Pistons an aberration or a sign of trouble ahead of a challenging stretch of games?

The Celtics weren’t too disappointed about Wednesday’s loss because they know they have another game, and the performance was likely a deviation from the norm rather than a disturbing trend. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

How Kristian Campbell has already become a Red Sox culture changer

Campbell jumped at the Red Sox' opportunity afforded to minor leaguers to train in Fort Myers for the whole offseason. The results were spectacular. Continue reading →

Business

Business

In Cambridge, a cannabis yoga class gives a toke of what’s to come

The weed-filled workout is a preview of the marijuana-infused lounges, cafes, and events that could spring up soon under Massachusetts' new “social consumption” licenses. Continue reading →

Trendlines

DOGE is about much more than cutting spending

President Trump and Elon Musk want to ensure that federal workers are implementing America-first policies at every turn. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Internal investigation preceded Lawrence General Hospital CEO’s departure, board member says

Dr. Abha Agrawal, who oversaw the struggling system’s takeovers of two Steward-owned hospitals, is leaving after little more than a year in her role. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champion and Cold War symbol, dies at 88

His 1972 match against American Bobby Fischer is considered one of the most famous duels in the history of the game as well as a metaphor for the competition for Cold War supremacy. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

PARENTING UNFILTERED

The five-step framework to help kids stay calm

We live in a worry-filled world, but we can give our kids a safe haven. Continue reading →

Oscars 2025

How to watch all the 2025 Oscar nominees for best picture

From a musical biopic to a sci-fi sequel, the 97th Academy Awards will see 10 top films compete for best picture this weekend. Continue reading →

TV REVIEW

For a show about professional sports, ‘Running Point’ lacks competitive drive

The fictional LA Waves could use a bit more grit. Continue reading →