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Saturday, March 15, 2025
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Crime & Courts

Men accused of buying sex through Cambridge-area brothel ring identified for first time

The clerk agreed to file charges against the first 12 men whose cases were called, saying in court that there is “sufficient evidence to establish probable cause.” Continue reading →

Elections

The IRS was improving, but DOGE cuts could lead to delays in processing returns and sending out refunds this tax season

The agency has faced the same indiscriminate Trump budget ax as many other agencies despite its unique and crucial role collecting about 96 percent of the money funding the federal government’s operations. Continue reading →

Housing

A battle of amenities: Boston luxury towers compete on who can offer the most extravagant perks

In the sky — the city’s new status neighborhood — the fight is not over meeting the basic needs of life, but over lifestyle. Continue reading →

Boston Mayoral Race

An elected incumbent mayor of Boston hasn’t been ousted since 1949. Here are the odds Kraft faces in bid to unseat Wu.

Despite the boost of favorable name recognition and likely unlimited funds, Josh Kraft's uphill battle to unseat Wu as mayor of Boston has a 70-plus-year precedent. Continue reading →

Politics

Senators grill Oz on Medicaid cuts and Medicare changes

In a hearing Friday, senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the TV celebrity nominated to head Medicare and Medicaid, on Republican-led proposals that would significantly affect the health care coverage for nearly half of all Americans. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Judge pushes back on Justice Department’s broad view of Jan. 6 pardons

In the past few weeks, the Justice Department under President Donald Trump has taken an expansive view of the pardons he issued to all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with the Capitol riot Jan. 6, 2021. Continue reading →

Nation

Measles Can Damage the Immune System for Years

As more measles cases emerge around the country, doctors say they are concerned that those infected may be at risk of long-term health complications. Continue reading →

Nation

The Justice Department is investigating whether Columbia University hid students sought by the US

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, speaking at the Justice Department, said it was all part of the president’s “mission to end antisemitism in this country.” Continue reading →

The World

World

Hamas Says It’s Willing to Free American Israeli Captive, but Israel Casts Doubt

Hamas said Friday that it had agreed to free Edan Alexander, an American Israeli soldier who has been held in the Gaza Strip for 17 months. Continue reading →

World

Putin Demands Ukrainian Troops in Kursk Region of Russia Surrender

President Trump said Friday that the United States had "very good and productive" discussions with President Vladimir Putin of Russia about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Continue reading →

World

Duterte appears in court in The Hague via video after arrest

In a scenario once considered unthinkable for a head of state who presided over the public and brutal killings of thousands of civilians, Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, appeared at an International Criminal Court hearing via a video link Friday. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

A flash of light in a gray world

When the brothers stroll down the hall to chat before exams at this optometrist’s office, no one is surprised. The personal is part of the treatment. Continue reading →

OPINION

Could a stock market-driven recession spell trouble for Massachusetts?

The problem with relying on the wealth effect to drive economic growth is that it is fragile. Continue reading →

OPINION

In Murrow’s empty shoes, a warning for American democracy

Few newsrooms have the courage to hire another Edward R. Murrow, who championed truth over lies when he challenged the powerful Senator Joseph McCarthy. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

Healey sets new limits for emergency shelters, bars anyone with serious crimes from entering the system

The additional restrictions including lowering the number of families that can stay in state shelters and requiring further background checks. Continue reading →

Politics

Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day parade, Southie leaders warn of ‘zero tolerance’ for public debauchery

Among the acts deemed inappropriate: public drinking, assaults, overcrowding on roof decks, and public urination. Continue reading →

Metro

As rivals circle, Wu appears more mayoral than ever

She might be a better politician than some of her adversaries want to believe. Continue reading →

Sports

Chad Finn

The Patriots weren’t perfect in their free agent haul, but they sure did get a lot right

The Patriots need too much, and one spending spree was not going to solve everything. Continue reading →

Patriots

Now that he has a foot in the door, receiver Mack Hollins says he’ll do what it takes to make the Patriots successful

The 31-year-old has 162 receptions for 2,069 yards and 15 touchdowns in seven seasons in the NFL. Continue reading →

CELTICS 103, HEAT 91

Jrue Holiday starts Celtics on way to a win over the Heat, and Derrick White closes it out, again

Holiday made 10 of 15 shots, including 5 of 8 3-pointers, and carried the Celtics for three quarters on his way to 25 points. White finished with 18 points, 12 in the fourth. Continue reading →

Business

RI BUSINESS

‘They can’t face any cuts’: United Way of R.I. launches a fund for nonprofits

“There are a lot of organizations in Rhode Island who are providing food and shelters across the state,” said CEO and president Cortney Nicolato. Continue reading →

Housing

Huge South Boston public housing complex gets $70 million to start redevelopment

The project kicks off a two-decade-long overhaul of one of Boston’s biggest public housing projects. Continue reading →

Retail

Nine Walgreens in Massachusetts are set to close by the end of April. Here’s where they are.

The closures are part of the “turnaround plan” the financially beleaguered chain announced last year as an effort to shore up its retail pharmacy operations. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Retired federal judge Edward F. Harrington dies at 91

Retired US District Judge Edward F. Harrington, who retired in 2023, died March 7 in Rhode Island. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Sofia Gubaidulina, composer who provoked Soviet censors, dies at 93

A Tatar-Russian composer who defied Soviet dogma with her openly religious music, Sofia Gubaidulina moved to the West, where she was feted by major orchestras. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

STAGE REVIEW

‘Triumph of Love’ lives up to its title

An updated commedia dell’arte production has plenty to offer modern audiences. Continue reading →

BOOKS

A Cambridge elementary school spends a morning with an acclaimed author and illustrator

Newbery medalist Matt de la Peña and New York Times best-selling illustrator Loren Long visited Cambridgeport Elementary, bringing free copies of their newest children’s book, "Home." Continue reading →

CLASSICAL REVIEW

At Symphony Hall, a cartoonish concerto and a moving tribute to Michael Tilson Thomas

Violinist Ray Chen is a canny entertainer, but Thursday's performance with the BSO and guest conductor Teddy Abrams left something to be desired in the realm of musical cohesion. Continue reading →