Politics

Capitol riot trial opens for Cowboys for Trump founder

An elected official from New Mexico went to trial Monday with a judge — not a jury — set to decide whether he is guilty of charges that he illegally entered the US Capitol grounds on the day a pro-Trump mob disrupted the certification of Joe Biden’s presidential election victory. Continue reading →

Nation

Thunderstorms, high winds pound North Texas; at least 4 hurt

Severe thunderstorms with reports of possible tornadoes spread damage across parts of North Texas on Monday, injuring at least four people, officials said. Continue reading →

Politics

Five takeaways from the first day of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings

History was made Monday the instant Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are five takeaways from the first day of Jackson’s confirmation hearing. Continue reading →

World

Creating Space Command, Australia strengthens high-tech bond with US

Two years after the United States inaugurated a military Space Force to mixed reviews, Australia has created its own Space Command to counter threats from China, Russia, and other extraterrestrial powers. Continue reading →

World

Wallets, IDs but no survivors found in China Eastern crash

No survivors have been found among the 123 passengers and nine crew members. Video clips posted by China’s state media show small pieces of the plane scattered over a wide forested area, some in green fields, others in burnt-out patches with raw earth exposed after fires burned in the trees. Continue reading →

World

An ancient city transformed by war

On the night before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a musician was singing on a cobblestone street in the heart of Lviv’s old town, the glow from heat lamps casting a soft light on a yellow stone house. Now, it is a boardinghouse for people fleeing Russia’s assault. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Two years after COVID-19 deaths, still no systemic reform at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke

The Legislature has done nothing to upgrade professional requirements for the superintendent’s job, or to address the deep structural chain-of-command problems between the facility and Beacon Hill. Continue reading →

OPINION

Voices of Ukrainian poets

“Many of us are tormented and driven by both rage and compassion, and perhaps poetry is one of the best ways to address both.” Continue reading →

LETTERS

Here’s hoping dogs won’t be unleashed on restored South Boston monument

The historic plaque, commemorating a turning point in the Revolutionary War, has had to be fenced in to protect it from dogs doing what unchecked dogs will do. Continue reading →

Transportation

Decades in the making, Green Line Extension to Somerville’s Union Square finally opens for passengers

In 1990, the state promised to extend the Green Line. The first new station opened Monday, marking the first subway extension in the Boston area since 1987. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Bouncer at downtown Boston bar charged in stabbing death of Marine veteran from Illinois

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Daniel Martinez, a native of Illinois, who was found by Boston police bleeding from a single stab wound near 33 Union St. shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday. Continue reading →

Metro

A Labor secretary who is pro-labor? Heaven forbid.

Big business-supporting Republicans don’t like the success Marty Walsh has had in resolving labor disputes, so they want him investigated for possible ethics violations. Continue reading →

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Now that he’s staying put, Jake DeBrusk is relieved and ready to move forward

"It’s nice to kind of have that done with,” said the Bruins winger, who had asked for a trade, but Bruins GM Don Sweeney was unable to accommodate before Monday's deadline. Continue reading →

Celtics notebook

Robert Williams, Marcus Smart sidelined for Monday’s game against Thunder

Williams has knee soreness and Smart has a non-COVID illness. Continue reading →

Celtics 132, Thunder 123

Celtics, getting a tad road weary, still have enough to hold off Thunder for their fourth straight victory, and a perfect trip

The Celtics have nine games left, and they are 2½ games behind the first-place Heat. Continue reading →

Business

John Hancock — and much of corporate America — thrived during the pandemic. Here’s why.

The companies flourished not only because of low interest rates and massive government relief that kept money in consumers’ pockets, but also because they became more efficient and found new ways to grow revenue. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

Sweetgreen has a secret tech network in Boston

In addition to its 11 Boston locations, the leafy greens empire operates 80 “outposts” in building lobbies, where employees can pick up preordered salads without ever leaving the office. Continue reading →

BOLD TYPES

Natalia Urtubey, City Hall’s small-business champion, joins the Eastern Bank Foundation

Bold Types is a weekly round-up of movers and shakers in Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Paula Green, tireless advocate for peace, dies at 84

"We are not born to hate," said Dr. Green, who created multiple places and programs to resolve seemingly intractable conflicts. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Paula Green, tireless advocate for peace, dies at 84

"We are not born to hate," said Dr. Green, who created multiple places and programs to resolve seemingly intractable conflicts. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

He says she means nothing to him

"His words and his actions are completely opposite." Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Boston Baroque’s new virtual stage is here to stay

Under Martin Pearlman’s direction, the period-instrument orchestra offered a live-streamed performance this weekend from GBH’s Calderwood Studio. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

At the Colonial, the inspired improv of ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’

A joyful blend of comedy and hip-hop, the show continues at the Emerson Colonial Theatre through April 2. Continue reading →