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Monday, April 4, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Higher Education

Ukraine conflict unsettles academia in Boston

The scientific community at Tufts, BC, Harvard, and elsewhere is trying to determine the long-term impacts of the war on scholarship worldwide and on their campuses. Continue reading →

World

Reports of atrocities emerge from Ukraine as Russia repositions its forces

Growing evidence of atrocities against civilians has brought home the horrific toll of the war in Ukraine, prompting world leaders Sunday to threaten even harsher sanctions, including a lockout of Russia’s vital gas industry, a step some had been loath to take. Continue reading →

Social Justice

A new vision for historic Blue Hill Avenue corridor

A new project called the Blue Hill Ave. Action Plan invites local developers to propose community-focused ways to redevelop 30 small vacant parcels that line Blue Hill Avenue, one of Boston’s most historic but neglected corridors. Continue reading →

Health

Eight studies by former Harvard, BIDMC researcher retracted over ethics review

The research studies or abstracts led by ophthalmologist Dr. Jorge Arroyo were retracted by three different medical journals for problems with critical oversight approvals for the research. Continue reading →

Metro

Expelled from Boston Conservatory weeks before graduation, she came back decades later for a second chance

The institution dismissed Stephanie Lippman in 1999 for staging "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Now, she finally has her diploma. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

States look for solutions as US fentanyl deaths keep rising

As the addiction and overdose crisis that has gripped the United States for two decades turns even deadlier, state governments are scrambling for ways to stem the destruction wrought by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Continue reading →

Nation

Flurry of new laws move blue and red states further apart

After the governor of Texas ordered state agencies to investigate parents for child abuse if they provide certain medical treatments to their transgender children, California lawmakers proposed a law making the state a refuge for transgender youths and their families. Continue reading →

Politics Policy

Fenway Park is going carbon-neutral. What does that actually mean?

The team says it will start buying carbon credits to “neutralize” the greenhouse gas emissions of games at their stadium and become a "climate leader in Major League Baseball.” But some experts question the efficacy of the plan. Continue reading →

The World

World

At least 2 shooters kill 6, wound 12 in Sacramento, police say

Six people were killed and 12 injured before dawn Sunday in Sacramento when multiple shooters fired amid crowds as bars and nightclubs emptied for the night in the second mass shooting in five weeks in California’s capital city, the police chief said. Continue reading →

World

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet resigns as street protests pressure government

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet resigned en masse Sunday amid street protests and a dire economic crisis, the outgoing health minister said, leading to a vacuum in the leadership of a country largely controlled by its president’s powerful family. Continue reading →

World

Hungary’s pro-Putin leader claims victory in national vote

Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared victory in Sunday’s national elections, claiming a mandate for a fourth term as a still-incomplete vote count showed a strong lead for his right-wing party. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Governor’s Council fades to black

Livestreamed sessions shouldn’t stop for a little known body with important work ahead. Continue reading →

OPINION

Heat pumps could help ease the climate crisis — and the war in Ukraine

If the United States delivers millions of heat pumps to Europe before October, then Russian President Vladimir Putin’s energy weapon would be much less potent. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Expelled from Boston Conservatory weeks before graduation, she came back decades later for a second chance

The institution dismissed Stephanie Lippman in 1999 for staging "Rocky Horror Picture Show." Now, she finally has her diploma. Continue reading →

Metro

In the echoes of history, a story of humanity, hope

Mona Golabek is the daughter of one of 10,000 Jewish children who were brought to England before World War II in an effort to save children threatened by the Nazis. And now she is telling that story through music. Continue reading →

Globe Local

Amid climbing Mass. COVID-19 cases, health experts urge booster shots

More than two years into the pandemic, local health experts are closely watching an increase in COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts driven by a more transmissible subvariant of the virus, while rates of new vaccinations and booster shots have leveled off. Continue reading →

Sports

NCAA men's basketball tournament

Farewell to Mike Krzyzewski: A remarkable coach, and a remarkable man

The end of the road for the retiring 75-year-old Duke coach came in a wonderful and intense game against archrival North Carolina, but the 81-77 loss did not change his legacy even a little bit. Continue reading →

Celtics 144, Wizards 102

Hot-shooting Celtics dominate wire-to-wire, blow out Wizards

Boston shot 61.5 percent from the field and 52.3 percent from three to cruise at home. Continue reading →

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

No question, Celtics’ uncertain vaccination status continues to have potential to derail their season

According to an NBA source, at least two frontline players are not vaccinated, which would prevent them from playing in any playoff games in Toronto. Continue reading →

Business

Business

Live, from Salem Five Studio...

North Shore bank looks to broaden its name recognition with new NESN sponsorship deal. Continue reading →

THE BIG IDEA

The college gender gap has transformed the dating world

Women now outnumber men on US college campuses by a large amount. That's led to a numerical mismatch for singles with diplomas: In Suffolk County, there are almost 20 percent more college-educated young women than men. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

Names

Taste of Iceland festival to bring Nordic culture to Boston

The Taste of Iceland festival returns to Boston April 7-11. Continue reading →

Names

Music Collectibles Extravaganza to bring rock history to Boxborough

The event — featuring memorabilia vendors, celebrity autograph signings, and live performances — is debuting April 8-10 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center. Continue reading →

CHRISTOPHER MUTHER

Grammys broadcast falters after a fast start

Energetic performances gave the show early momentum, but the dull task of handing out awards started to weigh down the buoyant telecast. Continue reading →