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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Business

The next big thing in Boston nightlife may be NFTs

Digital characters and cryptocurrency are becoming part of Boston’s nightlife scene. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Troopers sue Mass. State Police for alleged discrimination against new parents

Five troopers filed a class action lawsuit against the State Police, alleging that troopers who take time off to care for newborn babies or other family members face loss of key seniority rights. Continue reading →

mlb lockout

Major League Baseball players, owners agree to labor deal, ending 99-day lockout

A full 162-game schedule would begin April 7, with games to be made up on off-days, in doubleheaders, and at the end. Continue reading →

World

While Russian forces keep pressure on Mariupol, massive convoy outside of Kyiv breaks up

Civilians trapped inside Mariupol desperately scrounged for food and fuel as Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the port city Thursday. Continue reading →

Business

Scientists say we need universal coronavirus vaccines, but will they arrive in time?

Scientists at academic labs and biotech firms, including several in Boston, are working to develop one universal vaccine that could address all variants of the coronavirus. And in recent months, progress has picked up speed. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

2020 Census undercounted Latinos, Blacks, and Native Americans, bureau estimates show

The 2020 Census missed counting Hispanics, Blacks and other minority groups and overcounted whites and Asians, according to data released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday. Continue reading →

Political Notebook

Fla. lawmakers back governor’s plan to limit discussions of race

In a year DeSantis is seeking reelection and positioning himself for a 2024 presidential run, Republicans were united in backing the proposal the governor has said is a top priority. Continue reading →

Politics

Ukrainian embassy draws American inquiries to fight in war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given the smaller country's Washington embassy an unexpected role, a recruitment center for US citizens looking to hold the line against Russian forces. Continue reading →

The World

World

‘Free Ukraine Street,’ Russian embassies get critical new addresses

The intersection in front of the Russian Embassy in central Oslo basically wasn't named until Tuesday, when its local council bestowed on it a particularly pointed one: “Ukrainas Plass,” or Ukraine’s Square. Continue reading →

World

S. Korea’s president-elect pledges tougher stance on N. Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's president-elect, said he will forge a stronger alliance with the United States, craft a formidable military, and handle North Korean provocations resolutely, having won the Wednesday election to choose a new leader of the country. Continue reading →

World

Modi’s party wins the biggest prize in India’s state elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s national governing party won reelection in India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, continuing the party’s record of repeated success at the polls despite mounting economic hardship. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Attorneys general: A study in contrasts

What’s the role of the AG? To wield the power of the law to argue for the marginalized? Or to use it to torpedo President Biden’s agenda? Where you stand depends on where your office sits. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Ukraine crowd-sources evidence of war crimes

It will take a new style Nuremberg trial to make certain the world never forgets Russian aggression. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Somerville’s rat population deserves better

As long as the conditions that attract rodents remain — particularly the free buffet that humans leave out for them by improperly disposing of food and garbage — more rats will move in to take the place of those who were killed. Continue reading →

Metro

Health

Number of COVID-19 deaths in Mass. will drop under state’s new counting method

Currently, Massachusetts records those who died within 60 days of diagnosis as having died from COVID. Under the new system, COVID deaths will be those that occur within 30 days of a diagnosis. Continue reading →

Higher Education

Faculty applicant sues Bridgewater State, saying she was asked to defend her ‘whiteness’

According to the university, race played no factor in the hiring decision. Continue reading →

Metro

When human rights dribble away

Enes Freedom called out the double standard of the Celtics and NBA ignoring other human rights violations. Continue reading →

Sports

Analysis

What does MLB’s new labor deal mean for the Red Sox?

Let's prep for a free agent frenzy, beginning right about now, as front offices start building teams and getting ready for an April 7 Opening Day. Continue reading →

bruins notebook

When Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy sizes up Jack Ahcan, he sees a lot of potential

Cassidy believes the 5-9 defenseman, who scored his first career goal Thursday, will be able to handle the workload on offense and defense the way Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk have. Continue reading →

tara sullivan

The double standards at work in the troubling Brittney Griner case

The fact that the WNBA star has to go overseas to supplement her salary is bad enough; her case should be getting more attention, too. Continue reading →

Business

Business

The next big thing in Boston nightlife may be NFTs

Digital characters and cryptocurrency are becoming part of Boston’s nightlife scene. Continue reading →

Business

Scientists say we need universal coronavirus vaccines, but will they arrive in time?

Scientists at academic labs and biotech firms, including several in Boston, are working to develop one universal vaccine that could address all variants of the coronavirus. And in recent months, progress has picked up speed. Continue reading →

Business

Inflation surged as the war in Ukraine started, raising stakes for US

Prices climbed at the fastest pace in decades in the month leading up to the war in Ukraine, underlining the high stakes facing the United States — along with many developed economies — as the conflict promises to drive costs higher. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Evgeny Maslin, Russian general who secured nuclear arsenal, dies at 84

General Maslin, who oversaw the 30,000 soldiers and engineers charged with maintaining Russia’s nuclear portfolio, spent years persuading Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Belarus to hand over their atomic inheritance. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

FOOD

Support Ukrainian humanitarian aid at these Boston-area restaurants

Several restaurants are raising money to help Ukrainians by selling special drinks, dishes, or baked goods. We’re highlighting a few of those efforts here. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

A study ranked the 10 best US Wordle cities. Two are in New England.

A website dedicated to word games analyzed all of those #wordle tweets. Here’s what it found. Continue reading →

Music

Trans opera singers find their voice in ‘NIGHTTOWN’

"Contemporary opera needs to cater to contemporary times," says Harvard grad Benjamin Wenzelberg, whose new opera is based on James Joyce’s "Ulysses" and makes its world premiere in Cambridge this weekend. Continue reading →