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Friday, February 25, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Economy

Financial markets shake off Ukraine invasion, but economic dangers still loom

Together Russia and Ukraine account for a tiny slice of global economic output, but the fallout from Russia’s use of force still poses a threat to American consumers and businesses. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia, but faces calls to do more

Biden stopped short of levying some of the most severe penalties — at least for now — raising questions about whether the US response will be enough to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading →

Globe Local

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfolds, many analysts question what happens next

The coming days and weeks are fraught with peril on a continent where conflict has a long, bloody history of spiraling out of control, military and foreign policy specialists said. Continue reading →

Metro

In the cold after midnight, Mayor Wu meets with people on the streets

One night a year – during the coldest months – city crews canvass across more than 40 designated sections of Boston seeking to engage people living on the streets and encouraging them to seek housing. Continue reading →

Nation

Former Minneapolis officers found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights

Prosecutors had argued that former officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas K. Lane, and Tou Thao knew Floyd was in medical danger beneath Chauvin’s knee but put their “discomfort in questioning a colleague’' above their sworn duty to save a life. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Black activists reflect a decade after Trayvon Martin’s death

After 10 years of protests, police killings, and grief, many Americans are asking: What has changed since a Black minor was shot, bleeding to death in an Orlando suburb? Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Texas DAs say they won’t block treatment for trans youths

“We will enforce the constitution and will not irrationally and unjustifiably interfere with medical decisions made between children, their parents, and their medical physicians,” according to a joint statement from the DAs, all of whom are Democrats. “We trust the judgment of our state’s medical professionals.” Continue reading →

The World

World

Macron rivals vie for spot in coming French presidential election

Despite not running in France's electoral race for president in a official capacity as of yet, President Emmanuel Macron is still believed to be the heavy favorite to win this year. Continue reading →

World

Sea ice around Antarctica reaches a record low

As of Tuesday, ice covered 750,000 square miles around the Antarctic coast, below the previous record low of 815,000 square miles in early March 2017, according to the analysis by the National Snow and Ice Data Center in Boulder, Colo. Continue reading →

World

With the Ukraine invasion, NATO is suddenly vulnerable

A new front line of conflict is taking shape in Europe, with enhanced levels of risk that raise questions about whether NATO will, or even can, respond effectively. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Attack on Kyiv: Watching a war in real time

The what-next is uncertain. The suffering and the threat to European security is certain. Continue reading →

OPINION

The US must rediscover the resolve that thwarted the USSR

Deterring Putin will require a sustained, longer-term effort. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Western powers could have prevented invasion with show of troops

Does no one understand basic human psychology — that bullies unopposed will continue to be bullies? Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

In the cold after midnight, Mayor Wu meets with people on the streets

One night a year – during the coldest months – city crews canvass across more than 40 designated sections of Boston seeking to engage people living on the streets and encouraging them to seek housing. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Man accused of abducting woman after she left Boston bar loses bid for release

A new warrant for Victor Pena's arrest in Rhode Island has surfaced, court records show Continue reading →

Transportation

Free T bus sped service, even got some to ditch cars — but saved few money, MBTA says

Two-thirds of riders who have taken the fare-free 28 bus ended up paying a fare by purchasing a monthly T pass or transferring to a line that charges a fare. Continue reading →

Sports

Bruins notebook

Brad Marchand returns to Bruins’ lineup after lengthy suspension

Going forward, Marchand intends to avoid putting himself in similar circumstances, perhaps by skating away when he senses trouble brewing. Continue reading →

revolution

Sebastian Lletget ready to go on the attack for Bruce Arena again with Revolution

The team's latest acquisition played under Arena in Los Angeles, and the coach was a huge part of the draw for him here. Continue reading →

Celtics 129, Nets 106

Nets no match for Jayson Tatum, Celtics and other observations from a 23-point rout

Jayson Tatum scored 30 points as Boston earned its 10th victory in its last 11 games. Continue reading →

Business

Technology

HubSpot plans major TV ad campaign after year of growth

The Cambridge software company’s first-ever TV commercials start on March 1 and star actress Kathryn Hahn. Continue reading →

Business

Moderna reaped more than $12 billion in profits from COVID vaccine sales last year

The Cambridge company made money for the first time in its 11-year history. Continue reading →

TECH LAB

Will Russia go to war in cyberspace?

Russia’s massive military strike against Ukraine might look like a full-scale war, but there’s one major weapon that Russia has yet to unleash — an all-out cyberattack. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Billy Strings will be the first artist to play at Roadrunner

The new music venue at Boston Landing has announced March 15 as its opening date. Continue reading →

Arts

Husband of slain cinematographer was ‘just so angry’ at Alec Baldwin

“The idea that the person holding the gun and causing it to discharge is not responsible is absurd to me,” Matthew Hutchins told Hoda Kotb in an interview for NBC’s “Today” show. Continue reading →

COMEDY

Jim Jefferies can say whatever he wants, and does

The Australian stand-up discusses his affinity for Boston, his friendship with Bob Saget, and the mind-blowing moment when, as a kid, he discovered comics could swear onstage. Continue reading →