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Monday, April 25, 2022
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World

US officials reported to make top-secret visit to Ukraine

Two top American officials, in a trip shrouded in secrecy, made a wartime journey to Kyiv on Sunday, where President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine planned to urge them to provide more aid in his nation’s battle against Russian invaders, a top Ukrainian official said. Continue reading →

Nation

A small nonprofit labors to fill the aid gap as Ukrainians ask, ‘What is taking so long?’

Billions of dollars in humanitarian aid promised by the international community, including $1 billion in commitments from the US alone, that Ukrainians constantly hear is on the way is, in reality, not getting to where it is needed the most. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Continued student struggles are weighing on teachers in the third year of the pandemic

With full-time in-person learning back and the coronavirus seemingly on the wane, 2021-2022 was supposed to be the return to normal at public schools. But teachers and counselors in Boston and across the state say it has been the hardest year yet of the pandemic. Continue reading →

Politics

Almost a year on, new Boston police watchdog has processed only a few complaints of officer misconduct. Some advocates are disappointed.

Since the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency​,​ or OPAT, was established in early May of last year, five complaints of officer misconduct have gone through the organization’s intake process. All of those cases are still pending, meaning the organization has yet to make any recommendations. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

Baby-led weaning: the hottest trend in infant feeding you’ve never heard of

“Is baby-led weaning a good idea or a bad idea?” pediatric gastroenterologist Mark Corkins, of the AAP, asked rhetorically. “Nobody knows. I’m just being honest with you.” Continue reading →

The Nation

Politics

Warren calls McCarthy a ‘liar’ and ‘traitor’ over Jan 6 tape

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren is slamming Representative Kevin McCarthy as a “liar and a traitor” over recordings that show the House Republican leader — despite his denials — placing responsibility on then-President Trump for the Capitol riot and suggesting Trump should resign. Continue reading →

Nation

With a little human help, this butterfly is back - at least this year

North America's most famous butterfly is back. But will it last? After years of decline, nearly 250,000 monarch butterflies descended upon the Pacific Coast this winter. The more than 100-fold increase over the previous year's total, according to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, offers an encouraging sign for the growing community of monarch admirers working to save the iconic insect. It's the highest tally since 2016. Continue reading →

Nation

Georgia’s Kemp and Perdue clash over elections in debate

The top two Republicans running for governor in Georgia launched the first of three debates Sunday by bickering over who was responsible for 2020 and 2021 Republican election losses. Continue reading →

The World

World

Israeli minister accuses Hamas of orchestrating Jerusalem violence

Israel’s foreign minister on Sunday accused the Hamas militant group of orchestrating recent unrest at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, responding to criticism that Israeli police used heavy-handed tactics to quell the violence. Continue reading →

World

Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen for second term as French president

Emmanuel Macron won a second term as president of France, triumphing Sunday over Marine Le Pen, his far-right challenger, after a campaign in which his promise of stability prevailed over the temptation of an extremist lurch. Continue reading →

World

In shadow of war, Russians, Ukrainians mark Easter in UAE

Hundreds of Russians and Ukrainians alike crowded into the only Russian Orthodox Church on the Arabian Peninsula on Sunday to celebrate the most important Christian religious festival of the year — far from home and in the shadow of a war that has brought devastation to Ukraine and international isolation to Moscow. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

EDITORIAL

Dems tackle a presidential primary revolution

Party officials are determined to break the Iowa-New Hampshire stranglehold on early votes. Continue reading →

LETTERS

A judge, a medical expert, and me

We need to respect the actions and decisions of experts in their respective fields. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Really, why are Gov. Baker and Chris Doughty supporting Sheriff Hodgson?

Finally, let’s put to rest Hodgson’s claim of excellence as demonstrated by his 100 percent scores from the American Correctional Association. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

In Mattapan, neighbors eye Taco Bell proposal with concern

A proposal to build a Taco Bell near Mattapan Square is drawing objections from some residents who say Blue Hill Ave. doesn’t need another fast food restaurant. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

‘We all have the right to be happy’: In the shadow of war, local Ukrainians find comfort in Easter traditions

Local Ukrainians who have watched the devastation of the war from afar took solace in the traditions of the Orthodox Easter holiday, what is in any other year a day of celebration. Continue reading →

Metro

Cops and partners — a kidney donation made them something else: bonded for life

Before they became friends and forged an unbreakable bond tightened by a life-changing medical alliance, Peter Petrides and Mark Kalinowski were two local cops, out on patrol, keeping the peace, putting bad guys away. Continue reading →

Sports

ON BASEBALL

Back-to-back painful losses to Rays show Red Sox in serious need of a kick-start

The Sox have scored 16 runs in their last seven games, hitting .217 with two home runs. That they’re only two games under .500 at 7-9 is a surprise. Continue reading →

Rays 5, Red Sox 2

Red Sox start hot but cool off, fall to Rays to drop series

The Sox struck twice in the first inning, but couldn't get much going after that. Continue reading →

Bruins Notebook

Bruins’ net still has room for two

Bruin goalies expected to alternate for last four games of regular season. Continue reading →

Business

THE FINE PRINT

She’s ready to take the test to become a certified nurse aide, but can’t schedule one

The private company recently hired by the state to administer the test has offered very few test dates for newly trained nurse aides in the first months of its contract. Continue reading →

Business

UMass Boston launches new marketing campaign

The $1.5m marketing campaign aims to position UMass Boston as a university "for the times." Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Debra Stark, founder of Debra’s Natural Gourmet, dies at 75

After founding her store in 1989, Ms. Stark set about creating a community among shoppers, staff, and vendors. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Jimmy Wang Yu, seminal figure in kung fu films, dies at 79

Jimmy Wang Yu, who in the 1960s, in movies like “The One-Armed Swordsman,” became the biggest star of Asian martial arts cinema until the emergence of Bruce Lee, died April 5 in Taipei, Taiwan. He was 79. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

At Roadrunner, Cousin Stizz is another Titletown champ

Friday night's show was a true homecoming for the Dorchester rapper on the last stop of his national tour. Continue reading →

MUSIC

How Lexington’s Music Emporium became a high-end candy store for lovers of luthier-made guitars

With a robust online and intimate in-store experiences, the used and vintage instrument shop is music to collectors’ ears. Continue reading →

ASK AMY

For advice shopper, the answer is alienation

Advice from Amy Dickinson. Continue reading →