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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Metro

‘Gentrification is destroying the community’: In Eastie, first-generation Bostonians lament a changing neighborhood

Pricey development continues to rapidly transform the neighborhood, long known as a landing pad for immigrants, but drawing more affluent white-collar workers and students by the day. Continue reading →

Business

Amid resistance, Wu offers a compromise on North End outdoor dining rules

After weekend negotiations, the mayor said restaurants can pay the $7,500 seasonal fee in monthly installments or apply for “hardship waivers.” Continue reading →

Health

How clean is the air in your school or workplace? Hint: Many places are lacking

Many buildings around the country are still poorly ventilated and lack sufficient filtration systems to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Continue reading →

Business

The FDA says people over 50 can get a second booster, but it’s not clear if they need one now

The FDA authorized second booster doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for adults 50 and older and immunocompromised people. Continue reading →

World

Relief for Kyiv? Russia vows to scale back near the capital

Russia announced Tuesday it will significantly scale back military operations near Ukraine’s capital and a northern city, as the outlines of a possible deal to end the grinding war came into view at the latest round of talks. Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

New focus on how a Trump tweet incited far-right groups before Jan. 6

Trump’s Twitter post in the early hours of Dec. 19, 2020, was the first time he publicly urged supporters to come to Washington on the day Congress was scheduled to certify the Electoral College results. Continue reading →

Political notebook

GOP presses for greater edge on Florida and Ohio congressional maps

The Republican pressure comes as Democrats have fared better than expected in this year’s redistricting cycle. Continue reading →

Nation

Salmon travel deep into the Pacific. As it warms, many ‘don’t come back.’

As the global temperature rises, a phenomenon driven by the burning of fossil fuels, scientists say changes in ocean conditions are helping drive wild swings and collapses of key salmon stocks. Continue reading →

The World

World

Palestinian gunman kills 5 in Israel’s fifth attack in recent days

The shooting was the fifth attack in less than two weeks and brought the total death toll in recent days to 11 — the most people killed by militants in such a short period in Israel, outside of a full-scale war, in several years. Continue reading →

World

Solomon Islands’ leader calls concern over China security deal ‘insulting’

In a fiery speech confirming that the Solomon Islands has drafted a security agreement with China, the island nation’s leader said Tuesday that the deal was “ready for signing” and criticized as “insulting” concerns from Australia and New Zealand that the pact could destabilize the region’s security. Continue reading →

World

London police issue fines for Downing Street lockdown parties

Reviving a politically dangerous scandal for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, London police Tuesday levied 20 fines on people accused of breaching COVID lockdown restrictions by attending social gatherings at 10 Downing St. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

What gaffe? Of course Putin should not be in power.

President Biden wasn’t calling for regime change, but for the defeat of tyranny and aggression. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Righting the state’s criminal justice wrongs

Highest court left unfinished business when it revised felony murder doctrine. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Hope and promise in Roxbury

If big money does indeed bet on Roxbury at Parcel 3, how will the community share in this bet? Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

‘Gentrification is destroying the community’: In Eastie, first-generation Bostonians lament a changing neighborhood

Pricey development continues to rapidly transform the neighborhood, long known as a landing pad for immigrants, but drawing more affluent white-collar workers and students by the day. Continue reading →

RI POLITICS

‘Scared for their life’: Ohio couple says R.I. congressional candidate Michael Neary followed and menaced them for miles

Driving a silver car, Neary allegedly followed the couple for about 70 miles, tailgating, matching their speed, flashing his lights, and even pulling alongside them and into oncoming traffic, according to Ohio police reports requested by the Globe. When police searched his vehicle, they found marijuana and a half-empty bottle of whiskey. Continue reading →

Metro

MBTA reopens Orange Line following partial parking garage collapse

The MBTA determined it was safe to resume Orange Line service between North and Back Bay stations after conducting an inspection and running test trains in the tunnels, officials said. Green Line service remains suspended between North Station and Government Center, the MBTA said. Continue reading →

Sports

Patriots

Robert Kraft on the Patriots’ prospects for 2022: ‘This will be a good year’

The Patriots owner addressed a number of topics over breakfast, saying he expects his team to be title contenders this year. Continue reading →

Tara Sullivan

Oh baby! What a week it has been for Trevor Story

A whirlwind stretch for the new Red Sox second baseman included a dash home to Texas for the birth of his son. Continue reading →

Kevin Paul Dupont | On Hockey

Unfocused Bruins were dealt a wake-up call by the Maple Leafs, and change may be in the cards

The Bruins were particularly terrible on the blue line against Toronto, and Bruce Cassidy could ponder a shakeup. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Amid resistance, Wu offers a compromise on North End outdoor dining rules

After weekend negotiations, the mayor said restaurants can pay the $7,500 seasonal fee in monthly installments or apply for “hardship waivers.” Continue reading →

Business

The FDA says people over 50 can get a second booster, but it’s not clear if they need one now

The FDA authorized second booster doses of the Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for adults 50 and older and immunocompromised people. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

Efforts to ban ‘home equity theft’ in Massachusetts picking up steam

A lawsuit filed on behalf of a New Bedford woman says she was unfairly deprived of more than $210,000 in home equity by the city of New Bedford and a private company after she fell behind on her property taxes. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Marina Goldovskaya, filmmaker who documented Russian life, dies at 80

Ms. Goldovskaya, who often operated as a one-woman band, made some 30 documentaries — as writer, director, cinematographer and producer — and was a film professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, for two decades. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Movies

Harvard Film Archive reopens

Filmgoers can now order tickets in advance and open seating has been replaced by seat selection. Also, proof of vaccination is required for all attendees over 12. Continue reading →

Names

Boston is Chris Rock’s first post-Oscars appearance. What will he have to say?

His performance here is his first public appearance since being smacked in the face by actor Will Smith at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Continue reading →

Theater

The fears of Black fathers for their sons, told in words, music, and movement

"The Just and the Blind," a multimedia work from spoken-word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph and musician Daniel Bernard Roumain, comes to the Emerson Paramount Center for two shows this weekend. Continue reading →