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Politics

Another conservative justice on the Supreme Court could mean big changes for abortion and affirmative action cases

Conservatives would have a rock solid 6-3 advantage on a court that already leaned sharply to the right. Continue reading →

K-12

Baker ramps up pressure on low-risk districts to get students back into schools

Baker's comments come just days after state Education Commissioner Jeff Riley asked more than a dozen communities to create a timeline for bringing students back for in-person learning. Continue reading →

Business

Major study to start for COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, Beth Israel

Up to 60,000 volunteers, including some in Boston, will take part in the trial following encouraging data from more limited testing. Continue reading →

Business

Massive Suffolk Downs project poised to get green light from the BPDA

But the developer, activists, and City Hall are still wrangling over details of the 20-year plan, which could create a neighborhood of 15,000 people. Continue reading →

Nation

Kentucky grand jury declines to file homicide charges against police officers who shot Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Another conservative justice on the Supreme Court could mean big changes for abortion and affirmative action cases

Conservatives would have a rock solid 6-3 advantage on a court that already leaned sharply to the right. Continue reading →

Nation

Kentucky grand jury declines to file homicide charges against police officers who shot Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves after they faced gunfire. Continue reading →

Nation

White House aides tried to block Bolton book, court is told

In an extraordinary 18-page document, a lawyer for the official who oversaw the book’s prepublication review, Ellen Knight, portrays the Trump administration as handling its response to the book in bad faith. Continue reading →

The World

World

EU offers cash and more deportations in new plan for migrants

The European Union on Wednesday unveiled a new attempt to cajole reluctant member nations into participating in a common system for handling asylum-seekers, offering them both cash incentives to take in refugees and quicker deportation of people who are denied asylum. Continue reading →

World

In a secret ceremony, embattled Belarus strongman is sworn in as president

Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in for a sixth term as president of Belarus in a secret ceremony Wednesday — and used the occasion to declare victory over protesters who have gathered in large numbers for more than a month to contest a reelection that they call fraudulent. Continue reading →

World

Trudeau promises bold plan to reset Canada, and his political career

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plan included sweeping promises of new social programs to help working women and families; beefed-up financial support programs for businesses and workers hit by the economic downturn; and measures to combat climate change while leading the country to recovery. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

No hiding behind Pence’s skirt on the Supreme Court nomination

The vice president doesn’t have the power to break a tie on the appointment. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Case for securing abortion access in Massachusetts grows

The battle over Justice Ginsburg's seat and the threat to reproductive freedom puts the burden on state lawmakers to act swiftly. Continue reading →

OPINION

‘Horton Hears a Who!’ is a reminder that every vote counts

In America, as in the Dr. Seuss classic, every voice must be heard if society is to survive. Continue reading →

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K-12

Baker ramps up pressure on low-risk districts to get students back into schools

Baker's comments come just days after state Education Commissioner Jeff Riley asked more than a dozen communities to create a timeline for bringing students back for in-person learning. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Kingston officer thought man was reaching for a gun when police fired, report says

In a Kingston mall parking lot early Tuesday, Kingston Police Officers Zachary T. Francis and Timothy J. Arnold stood near Alexander E. Bakutis as the Plymouth man allegedly reached toward his waist, leading Francis to shout “gun” and Arnold to fire his .40 caliber service pistol, according to public records. Continue reading →

Metro

Baker says restaurants can seat up to 10 people at a table and use bar spaces, starting next week

Baker said that while bars and nightclubs remain closed in Massachusetts, evidence from other states clearly shows restaurants can safely use bar seating for food service when physical-distancing measures are in place. Continue reading →

Sports

LIGHTNING 5, STARS 2

Steven Stamkos scores in return, leaves again as Lightning topple Stars in Game 3

The captain, who hadn't played since Feb. 25, scored in the first period to help spark Tampa Bay to a 2-1 lead over Dallas in the Stanley Cup Final. Continue reading →

Sports Log

Dale Earnhardt Jr. crash due to pilot’s error

A pilot’s inability to maintain proper airspeed and the flight crew’s decision to continue an unstable approach and landing likely caused the crash. Continue reading →

Celtics

Inside the NBA bubble: Gary Washburn and Marc Spears share their experiences in Orlando

The two journalists joined Globe subscribers for a Zoom presentation about what it's like in the NBA bubble in Florida. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Major study to start for COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, Beth Israel

Up to 60,000 volunteers, including some in Boston, will take part in the trial following encouraging data from more limited testing. Continue reading →

Business

Massive Suffolk Downs project poised to get green light from the BPDA

But the developer, activists, and City Hall are still wrangling over details of the 20-year plan, which could create a neighborhood of 15,000 people. Continue reading →

Business

Boston Fed’s Rosengren: ‘Most difficult part of the recovery is still ahead of us’

The economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic has been stronger than expected, but additional progress will be hampered as the country struggles to get the virus under control and gridlock prevents Congress from providing more financial aid, the Boston Fed chief said. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Tommy DeVito, original member of the Four Seasons, dies at 92

Tommy DeVito was, in his own words, “a hell-raiser” as a youth, but he found a purpose with music. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Lois Torf, print collector who helped MFA ’set the highest standards,’ dies at 93

Lois Torf "understood artists," said Matthew Teitelbaum, director of the MFA. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

TV CRITIC'S CORNER

From Emmys splash to syndication plunge for ‘Schitt’s Creek’

After breaking the record for most wins for a comedy series in a single year, the show will premiere in syndication next week. Continue reading →

Names

Obama asks his 32 million followers on Instagram to text him with ‘what’s on your mind’

The former President and part-time Martha’s Vineyard resident posted to Instagram Wednesday that he wants to hear how Americans are doing and how they’re planning to vote — via text. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

Couple wants to limit friends to ‘classy’ PDAs

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →