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Sunday, March 2, 2025
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Politics

The Vermont-Quebec border runs right through this library. Trump officials used it to stoke tensions.

A high-ranking Trump administration official used the library as a stage to dramatize the president’s threats to impose tariffs on Canada and his oft-repeated suggestion it should become the 51st state. Continue reading →

Health

‘It was horrible’: For parents who lose custody of their children to the state, a too-long wait

Families are supposed to receive a hearing within 72 hours after an emergency removal by DCF. The wait is usually far longer. Continue reading →

Arts

Are ‘Instagram museums’ the future of the art world?

The Museum of Ice Cream, which opened in December, is one of three for-profit museums to arrive in Boston over the past year. Continue reading →

World

Trump’s dressing down of Zelenskyy plays into Putin’s war aims

With the U.S.' alliance with Ukraine suffering a dramatic, public rupture, Putin now seems even more likely to hold out for a deal on his terms -- and he could even be tempted to expand his push on the battlefield. Continue reading →

World

Israel supports a US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire’s first phase. But Hamas wants Phase 2.

Israel’s government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover, or April 20. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

What if you could taste food from 1,000 miles away?

(Trilobites) Continue reading →

Nation

Midwest winters are changing. So is the ancient sport of falconry.

For falconers who hunt small animals like rabbits and grouse with wild birds of prey, changing Midwest winters are also changing the sport they love. Continue reading →

Nation

Student loan borrowers blocked from affordable repayment plans

Federal student loan borrowers are temporarily unable to apply to income-driven repayment plans, a decades-old safety net that ties their monthly loan-payment size to household income levels, as the U.S. Education Department reviews a recent federal court ruling. Continue reading →

The World

World

Serbian students declare ‘we deserve better’ as latest anti-corruption rally adds pressure on Vucic

Tens of thousands of people have joined protesting students in Serbia for a rally proclaiming that “we deserve better” and will no longer accept injustice and corruption in the Balkan country that has been ruled firmly by a populist government for over a decade Continue reading →

World

Unknown illness kills dozens in Congo as experts clash on cause

The mystery behind an unknown illness that has killed dozens in Congo just 48 hours after they first showed symptoms deepened after the World Health Organization on Friday offered a new theory that seemingly contradicts African medical experts. Continue reading →

World

Shocked by Trump, Zelensky and Ukraine try to forge a path forward

For months leading into the American elections last fall, the prospect of a second Trump presidency deepened uncertainty among Ukrainians over how enduring America's support would prove in a war threatening their national survival. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

The making of AJ Dybantsa, the most exciting basketball prospect in Massachusetts history

He’s already making millions. He’s worked out with LeBron James. But the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft has his family — and his Brockton roots — to keep him grounded. Continue reading →

They said this Boston boxing champ was past his prime. But they underestimated him.

George Godfrey was a masterful strategist and known, most of all, for always going the distance. Continue reading →

I embedded with Philly fans at the Super Bowl. Here’s what I learned.

I found myself surrounded by them at the Super Bowl. I’ve been processing my feelings ever since. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Boston elections will get a state watchdog in time for mayor’s race

Boston will get a state-appointed receiver in the wake of its 2024 election debacle. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Names of youth in juvenile courts must not be made public

A retired juvenile court judge weighs in on a bill that would allow public access to juvenile courts, emphasizing that youths' names would not be made public. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Trans women of color were crucial to Stonewall story

A reader applauds Renée Graham’s column on the crucial role that trans women of color played in the Stonewall rebellion. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Sullivan’s Castle Island, fresh off James Beard award, opens for the season

Generations of Sullivan's fans returned to South Boston for the institution's 74th season serving burgers, hot dogs, and fries. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

As JD Vance takes ski weekend in Vermont, protesters give him the cold shoulder

The vice president and his family are visiting Sugarbush Resort this weekend. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

Fare-free buses draw riders, but gaps remain in Brockton transit

As more low-income and middle-class workers move here seeking affordable housing, Brockton officials are grappling with how to provide reliable transit throughout the city and into the Greater Boston region. Continue reading →

Sports

BRUINS 3, PENGUINS 2

Bruins snap five-game losing streak with narrow road win over Penguins as points premium persists

David Pastrnak, Mason Lohrei, and Charlie Coyle (empty net) scored for the Bruins. Joonas Korpisalo made 31 saves in a rare start in goal. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Taking stock of Boston’s big four professional sports franchises, and other thoughts

I think the Red Sox might finally be fun again. Let’s just hope they’re not out to prove they’re smarter than everyone in baseball history. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Marcelo Mayer offering springtime reminder of how special he remains … when Red Sox prospect is able to stay on the field

In parts of four minor league seasons, the 22-year-old — a consensus top-30 prospect in the sport — has played just 272 games due to with wrist, shoulder, and back injuries. Continue reading →

Business

NH Business

Sports betting? You bet. Soon-to-open N.H. casino features two-story TV screen, more than 1,000 gaming machines.

For major sporting events, viewers will be able to reserve seats in the multi-tiered venue at the Nash Casino, which opens March 5. Continue reading →

Ideas

IDEAS

The terrifying and possibly counterproductive school shooter drill

Almost every school in America practices for the day a gunman roams the halls. But it’s unclear if they’re doing this wisely — or whether they should be doing it at all. Continue reading →

IDEAS

The liberating feeling of getting rid of my Wi-Fi

When I moved last summer, I did something that felt radical. I got a hotspot instead of unlimited WiFi. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Theater

From broadcast news to Broadway producer

Chelmsford native Eva Price pivoted from a career at ABC to helping launch the new Idina Menzel musical. Continue reading →

OSCARS 2025

2025 Oscars predictions: Who will win, who should win, and who shouldn’t be here

Will "Conclave" get the vote? Will Timothée Chalamet score? Is Demi Moore finally due? Our film critic casts his bets. Continue reading →

Music

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy celebrate 40 years of REM’s ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’

The duo brings their not-a-tribute act to the Royale on March 7. Continue reading →

Travel

THE VIP LOUNGE

Olivia Goosman on Chex Mix, sleeping on planes, and moving-in-day chaos for Boston college students

We caught up with the Boston Conservatory at Berklee student to talk about all things travel. She is in the cast of ‘Parade,’ coming to the Emerson Colonial Theatre March 11-23. Continue reading →

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

A maple-themed getaway, rugged hikes in Pakistan, and travel baby gear

Travel news you can use. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Gardeners take aim: Decoding aggressive vs. invasive plants

“Just because it’s available doesn’t mean it’s still OK.” Continue reading →

Real Estate

Hey, gardeners. Embrace the chaos.

“I do have ideas for what I want to grow, but whatever works.” Continue reading →