Nation

Texas investigating over medical treatments for transgender youth, lawsuit says

The inquiries followed a nonbinding opinion by the Texas attorney general that parents who provide their transgender teenagers with puberty-suppressing drugs or other medically accepted treatments — which doctors describe as gender-affirming care — could be investigated for child abuse. Continue reading →

Politics

Justices seem to favor doctors convicted in lucrative opioid plots

In a case stemming from the opioid addiction crisis, the Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared ready to side with two imprisoned doctors who wrote thousands of prescriptions for pain medication in short periods. Continue reading →

Nation

Democrats, Republicans begin to rally around large Ukraine aid package

Congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing a massive, multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, hoping to address a fast-worsening humanitarian crisis and bolster the region’s defenses against any further Russian incursion. Continue reading →

World

Climate change brings extreme, early impact to South America

Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future. But in South America — which in just the last month has had deadly landslides in Brazil, wildfire in Argentine wetlands, and flooding in the Amazon so severe it ruined harvests — that future is already here. Continue reading →

World

Cities submerged, at least 10 dead in ‘unprecedented’ Australian floods

Ten people have died, and thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes in eastern Australia as almost a week of torrential rain and record flooding have submerged houses, washed away construction cranes, and smashed boats like toys. Continue reading →

World

Africans say Ukrainian authorities hindered them from fleeing

Africans who had been living in Ukraine say they were stuck for days at crossings into neighboring European Union countries, huddling in the cold without food or shelter, held up by Ukrainian authorities who pushed them to the ends of long lines and even beat them, while letting Ukrainians through. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

When an attorney’s racism tilts the scales of justice, the courts must correct with a new trial

Convictions of Black defendants or other racial minorities should not hold when the defense lawyer is demonstrably racist. Continue reading →

OPINION

To avoid Ukraine’s fate, Taiwan needs nuclear missiles — now

Like Putin, China’s leaders have insisted for years that the small democracy next door must be subjugated. Continue reading →

OPINION

History’s long shadow in Ukraine’s fight for its democracy

We’re witnessing again how tyranny makes ordinary people into warriors for justice and freedom. Continue reading →

Metro

Judge Shelley Joseph shouldn’t be tried. She should be celebrated.

There shouldn’t be a trial, because this case has been trash from the start. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Teen accused in alleged drug deal gone bad held without bail on murder charge

The man was arraigned in Quincy District Court on charges of murder, armed robbery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy. Not guilty pleas were entered to the charges. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

On first day of fare-free bus pilot, Wu boards 29 bus for celebratory ride

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu boarded a free bus ride Tuesday morning, launching a two-year pilot program of fare-free buses on three routes. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Celtics are giving G League product Matt Ryan a shot

The Celtics have one empty roster spot, and the 10-day deals of Kelan Martin and Malik Fitts are set to expire Friday. Continue reading →

Bruins notebook

Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman named NHL rookie of the month for February

Swayman went 5-1-1 in February with a 1.13 goals-against average and .960 save percentage. Continue reading →

HIGH SCHOOLS

Boston Public Schools athletic office blunder spoils school tournament dreams

Ineligible players from Dearborn STEM led to forfeits by the basketball teams at Fenway High, resulting in those schools — and four other teams — missing the MIAA postseason. Continue reading →

Business

Wellforce changes its name to Tufts Medicine

Following in the footsteps of several peers, Wellforce has announced it is changing its name to Tufts Medicine, a rebrand that will mark tighter integration between the system’s hospitals and its flagship institution, Tufts Medical Center. Continue reading →

Business

Moderna faces new lawsuit over lucrative COVID-19 vaccine

The two biotechnology companies filing the suit allege that Moderna hijacked technology to develop a multibillion-dollar coronavirus vaccine. Continue reading →

Business

Countries rush to release emergency reserves as oil prices soar

More than two dozen countries agreed Tuesday to release 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves, aiming to send a “strong message” that there will be “no shortfall as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.” Continue reading →

Obituaries

Michele McNally, who elevated Times photography, dies at 66

In her 14-year tenure, the paper earned six Pulitzer Prizes for news and feature photography. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Michele McNally, who elevated Times photography, dies at 66

In her 14-year tenure, the paper earned six Pulitzer Prizes for news and feature photography. Continue reading →

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Names

Meet Emma Eun-joo Choi, NPR’s newest (and youngest) host

NPR's newest and youngest host, Emma Eun-joo Choi, a junior at Harvard University, views herself as the "vibe curator" of her show, “Everyone & Their Mom.” Continue reading →

Theater

Kelvin Dinkins Jr. named executive director of American Repertory Theater

Currently the general manager at Yale Repertory Theatre and an assistant dean at Yale School of Drama, Dinkins will start his new job June 1. Continue reading →

GETTING SALTY

Aidan McGee brings modern Irish food to City Hall Plaza: ‘We’re not just all about potatoes’

Raise a glass at The Dubliner, opening this spring. Continue reading →