Nation

Judge: Trump ‘more likely than not’ committed crime in trying to block Biden win

A federal judge said in a ruling Monday that then-President Trump “more likely than not” committed federal crimes in trying to obstruct the congressional count of electoral college votes on Jan. 6, 2021 — an assertion that is likely to increase public pressure on the Justice Department to investigate the former commander-in-chief. Continue reading →

Politics

Biden wants new taxes on wealthy and more spending on military and domestic priorities

President Biden proposed a $5.8 trillion budget Monday, a request that reflected the growing security and economic concerns at home and overseas, with billions set aside to invest in police departments and the military along with new taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Continue reading →

Politics

Scavino, Navarro face contempt vote from Jan. 6 committee

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is pushing ahead with contempt charges against former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in response to their monthslong refusal to comply with subpoenas. Continue reading →

World

Mutual worries over Iran were a central theme at Israel talks

At a summit Monday, the top diplomats of Israel, the United States, and four Arab countries discussed how to coordinate against Iran; the importance of Washington’s remaining engaged in the region; and the need to maintain calm over the next weeks, when a convergence of religious holidays could raise tensions. Continue reading →

World

Pope meets with groups requesting apology for Indigenous schools

Pope Francis on Monday held his first Vatican meeting with Indigenous groups from Canada who are seeking his apology over the church’s involvement in a system of boarding schools that abused Indigenous children for over 100 years. Continue reading →

World

Would Putin strike NATO supply lines to Ukraine? History suggests no.

A Russian missile strike Sunday in western Ukraine near the Polish border, which has become a transit point for weapons being sent to Ukrainian forces, raised new concerns about whether Russia might attack NATO territory to stop or destroy the shipments. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Ukraine war poses a challenge for Europe’s right-wing populists — and ours

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has strengthened the resolve of Europe’s liberal democracies and given pause to its illiberal populists. Continue reading →

OPINION

Who wouldn’t want tacos at midnight on Newbury Street?

It bears repeating: Boston needs more after-hours establishments. Continue reading →

OPINION

How to build an economy that works for women

Women — 47 percent of our workforce — are asked to build careers without the basic scaffolding at home, on the job, and in the public sphere that allows them to fully succeed. Continue reading →

Metro

Meet Jimmy Cash, the school custodian who moonlights as a stand-up comedian and TikTok star

Jimmy Cash has broken serious ground on TikTok, where millions of people worldwide have watched — and connected with — his videos about his life scrubbing surfaces and interacting with young minds. Continue reading →

Health

Hospitals on high alert for possible Russia cyberattacks

Health care entities in Mass. have been victims of Russia-based cyberattacks in the past and more could be on the way. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Probate court judge suspended for groping employee resigns in letter to governor

Judge Paul Sushchyk resigned as an associate justice of the Probate and Family Court on Monday after he was suspended last week in a ruling by the state’s highest court that found he groped an employee during a 2019 judicial conference and lied about it. Continue reading →

celtics notebook

Celtics’ Robert Williams has a torn meniscus, and the team has no timeline for a return yet

Williams has been a defensive bright spot for the Celtics, who just jumped into a tie for the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference. Continue reading →

Raptors 115, Celtics 112 (OT)

Shorthanded Celtics falter in overtime road loss vs. the Toronto Raptors

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with a season-high 40 points to go with 13 rebounds before he fouled out with less than a minute left in OT. Marcus Smart had 28 for the Celtics who were missing four starters. Continue reading →

PRIDE 4, WHALE 2 | ISOBEL CUP FINAL

Boston Pride rally with three-goal third period to win second straight Isobel Cup

The Pride overturned a 2-1 deficit after two periods to make it back-to-back. Continue reading →

INNOVATION BEAT

Programmers hit Russia with ‘protestware’ supporting Ukraine

Some who write open source software bundles altered their programs to display opposition to the invasion. It could show text like “Stand with Ukraine” or even try to erase the contents of the drive they were running on. Continue reading →

Business

Fast times for New Balance: New Methuen plant to employ 200 by year’s end on strong demand

The company received nearly $1 million in state tax credits to open plant, and it will employ three times as many people as it originally promised there. Continue reading →

TALKING POINTS

Hometown Financial Group to buy Randolph Bancorp

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Joan Joyce, softball great who struck out Ted Williams, dies at 81

Joan Joyce, one of America's greatest female athletes, who set records in basketball and golf but was best known as a hard-throwing softball pitcher, hurling 150 no-hitters and 50 perfect games in addition to striking out retired ballplayers Ted Williams and Hank Aaron at exhibitions, died Saturday at 81. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Joan Joyce, softball great who struck out Ted Williams, dies at 81

Joan Joyce, one of America's greatest female athletes, who set records in basketball and golf but was best known as a hard-throwing softball pitcher, hurling 150 no-hitters and 50 perfect games in addition to striking out retired ballplayers Ted Williams and Hank Aaron at exhibitions, died Saturday at 81. Continue reading →

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LOVE LETTERS

I want a family, a dog, and a shared home

"He rejects all of this." Continue reading →

Music

Bedouine launches her spring tour at City Winery

The singer-songwriter describes growing up “between cultures” as a struggle, but it also meant that she was exposed to different kinds of music, eventually including artists like Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Continue reading →

Movies

From Gloucester to Berklee, ‘CODA’ Oscar triumphs are a cause for celebration

Behind the film’s groundbreaking night were folks from the Bay State — from the Gloucester maritime community, to Berklee College of Music students and alumni, to the local crew members — who helped propel it into history. Continue reading →