All of the headlines from today's paper.
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Today's Headlines
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Politics

Biden tries a different tack on inflation — blame Putin

The move is an attempt to overcome a political liability and hold onto the Democrats’ slim congressional majorities. But it does have a grounding in truth. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

‘This isn’t how I want to live’: As two gangs feud, their neighborhoods grieve

In the absence of strong support from the city, community members have stepped up and tried to support families forced to mourn again after gang disputes desecrated the gravesites of their children. Continue reading →

FOOD

Chef-driven restaurants are popping up on the North Shore as Boston becomes ever more expensive

At first, chefs who wanted to open their own places headed west to diner-rich suburbs of Newton and beyond. Now the exodus has headed north, where independent restaurateurs are finding community support. Continue reading →

World

Putin vows to press Russian attack in eastern Ukraine until Moscow’s goals are met

Russian troops, thwarted in their push toward Ukraine’s capital, are now focusing on the eastern Donbas region. Continue reading →

Transportation

Man’s death wasn’t the first time a person was trapped and dragged by a T subway train

A Globe review found that several people have been injured after getting stuck in subway doors since the 1990s. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

N.Y. lieutenant governor resigns following campaign finance indictment

Lieutenant Governor Brian A. Benjamin of New York resigned Tuesday as the state’s second-in-command, hours after federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment accusing him of directing a brazen scheme to funnel illegal donations to his past political campaigns and cover up the criminal activity. Continue reading →

COVID-19

UMass model was most accurate at predicting COVID-19 deaths, study finds

The ensemble model created at UMass Amherst, which combines dozens of other models, came out on top at predicting COVID-19 deaths. Continue reading →

Nation

Police hunt gunman who wounded 10 in Brooklyn subway attack

Police hunted late into the night for the gunman who opened fire Tuesday on a subway train in Brooklyn, an attack that left 10 people wounded by gunfire. The search focused partly on a man who police say rented a van possibly connected to the violence. Continue reading →

The World

World

An angry public wants Sri Lanka’s president gone

Sri Lanka was supposed to be a postwar success story. Instead, it is the latest democratic nation backsliding into authoritarianism, under the misguided policies of a ruler who critics say is more focused on protecting his family’s political dynasty. Continue reading →

World

UK police to fine Johnson for breaking lockdown rules

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was battling for his own survival again, after police fined him for attending a lockdown party in Downing Street that broke coronavirus laws made in the very same building. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine war pushes Germans to change. They are wavering.

Already doubts are building as to the German government’s commitment to its own radical plans to rearm and wean itself from Russian energy. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

The Jan. 6 Committee should not make political bets

Some members of the House select committee expressed concern that making a criminal referral of Donald Trump would only further politicize the Department of Justice’s investigations into the insurrection. That’s the wrong impulse. Continue reading →

OPINION

Russians aren’t alone in being deluded by lies and propaganda

There is a similar effect in the United States. Continue reading →

LETTERS

More than meets the eye in uproar over UMass Boston dean

I am upset about likely damage to the reputation of a UMass Boston faculty member who has been publicly named and raked over the coals. Continue reading →

Metro

Politics

City councilors share focus on mental health as top priority in police budget

From better access to counseling for officers to a more holistic approach to community policing, allocating funds to mental health programs is at the forefront of early conversations about this year's policing budget Continue reading →

Metro

Mayor Wu, police officials urge vigilance at Boston Marathon security briefing

Mayor Michelle Wu said Tuesday that the 126th Boston Marathon on April 18 will be “the glorious return that we’ve all been hoping for.” Wu made the comments during a City Hall briefing Tuesday afternoon that was also attended by police and race officials. Continue reading →

Politics

Wu to detail $3.99 billion budget, city priorities for COVID relief funds

The mayor is set to detail the budget Wednesday morning at the city’s traditional budget breakfast. Continue reading →

Sports

bruins notebook

Bruins were glad to see old friend Torey Krug back in town with the Blues

Coach Bruce Cassidy had a lot of good things to say about Krug, whom he began coaching in their Providence days. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

‘It’s just a matter of time’: Kiké Hernández leads Red Sox bats back from the doldrums

Following an 0-for-17 start to his season, the center fielder had an extended session in the batting cage Monday. On Tuesday, he had two doubles. Continue reading →

CELTICS

How Celtics assistant Will Hardy’s unlikely link to Gregg Popovich launched him from Williams College to the NBA

A retired coach, a Hall of Famer, and a decades-old friendship were Hardy's springboard to a dream job. Continue reading →

Business

Economy

The news on inflation is bad. It will be for a while.

Consumer prices rose in March at the fastest rate in more than 40 years. But there are hints that the pressure may be easing. Continue reading →

Business

Needham’s old Muzi dealerships could make way for lab or office ‘headquarters location’

The developers filed plans for 500,000 square foot development off Route 128. Continue reading →

Technology

Boston crypto startup Circle partners with world’s biggest investment firm

BlackRock, Fidelity, and several other investors agreed to put $400 million in new cash into Circle, which is planning to go public later this year by merging with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried dies at 67

Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC REVIEW

Boston Modern Orchestra Project honors Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, composer and pioneer

Jordan Hall concert marked 21st installment of BMOP’s partnership with New England Conservatory. Continue reading →

MUSIC REVIEW

Daryl Hall tries to overcome glitches, but no can do

Continual distractions during Monday night's show at the Orpheum didn’t do much to help Hall generate a coherent performance throughout a single song, let alone a whole set. Continue reading →

Names

‘The Worst Bestsellers’ podcast doesn’t want you to feel bad for liking ‘bad’ books

They just want you to know “why” the books are bad. Continue reading →