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Saturday, February 18, 2023
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Globe Local

‘A blueprint for the future’: Committee recommends sweeping changes to the Reggie Lewis center

Nearly 30 years after the center opened, what was once a state-of-the-art facility has lost its luster. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Man accused of fatally shooting Tyler Lawrence had ‘no connection’ to the 13-year-old, DA says

“I can’t, for the love of God, cannot imagine what would allow a 34-year-old man with evil intent to decide to shoot a 13-year-old boy five times at 11:30 on a Sunday morning, steps away from churches," Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said. Continue reading →

Investigations

Healey administration begins training police in how to inspect gun dealers amid concern laws aren’t being enforced

The training comes after the Globe found hundreds of dealers hadn’t had a police inspection in years. Continue reading →

Health

Brockton Hospital likely to keep inpatient services closed for three months after fire

The impact of the shutdown is so dire that Mayor Robert F. Sullivan is asking the state whether the National Guard could be called on to help out. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

New England skiing is a magical use of time and money

There is nothing like a New England ski trip to get your hopes up and then down. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Memphis officers plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols beating

The five former officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man pulled over for a traffic stop, pleaded not guilty Friday to second-degree murder charges a month after police and traffic cameras captured the officers punching, kicking, and striking Nichols with a baton. Continue reading →

Nation

Scott drops Social Security from plan as GOP retreats from entitlement cuts

The Florida senator, who released an agenda as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, now says he never intended to propose any cuts in the popular retirement programs. Continue reading →

Politics

Fox News hosts, execs privately doubted 2020 conspiracies shared on air

“Terrible stuff damaging everybody,” wrote company founder Rupert Murdoch, about wild claims raised by Powell and fellow Trump adviser Rudy Giuliani. Continue reading →

The World

World

Chinese defend Hong Kong, Xinjiang record at UN hearing

During the meeting of the UN Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, the officials also rejected complaints that China’s ruling Communist Party hampered the global response to COVID-19 by hiding information. Continue reading →

World

At security conference in Munich, Zelensky invokes battle of David and Goliath

Zelensky’s address came at the opening of the annual three-day Munich Security Conference, where Ukraine is dominating the discussions. Continue reading →

World

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

Here’s a look at the key developments Friday from the aftermath of the earthquake. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

The teens are not alright. We should all be alarmed.

A new CDC report shines light on just how much America’s youths are struggling with extreme sadness, violence, and suicidal thoughts. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Boston: Zoned for awesome

The city’s zoning code could cure insomnia. Still, the boring minutiae do make a difference in how Boston grows and works. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Primary care: at best, a multipronged challenge; at worst, a full-blown crisis

It is no exaggeration to say that our health care system is imploding. Continue reading →

Metro

Transportation

High-flying drones, unmanned jetpacks, and other odd sightings pilots in New England have reported to the FAA

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, which compiles reports from pilots, the number of unmanned aircraft sightings has increased dramatically over the past two years. Continue reading →

Metro

‘The town is in an uproar.’ Braintree residents say they weren’t notified about chemical fire by emergency call system.

Braintree officials urged residents on Facebook to stay inside and keep their windows closed during the fire, but the warning was not communicated through the town’s emergency call system, residents say. Continue reading →

THE GREAT DIVIDE

Mayor Michelle Wu vetoes elected School Committee bill

The bill would have stripped Mayor Michelle Wu of much of her power over the district. Continue reading →

Sports

red sox

Red Sox are looking at one big outfield shift from last season

They certainly needed an upgrade over 2022, and as things stand, they will have different starters at all three positions. Continue reading →

Patriots

Patriots announce Matthew Slater will return for a 16th season

Slater, who turns 38 in September, is a 12-time captain and has earned 10 Pro Bowl invitations in 15 seasons with the Patriots. Continue reading →

revolution

Carles Gil expects Revolution to learn from and bounce back from season of adversity

The 2021 MLS MVP remains at the top of his game, and he intends to lead the Revolution back to the playoffs. Continue reading →

Business

Real Estate

BPDA approves hike on housing fees for lab and commercial buildings

The city’s planning and development arm board on Thursday approved a measure to double the fees developers of life science projects pay towards affordable housing and workforce development. Continue reading →

AI/Robotics

Microsoft’s AI search service goes offline for many amid controversy

Some Bing Chat users have tried to carry on conversations with the AI as if it were a real person — with occasionally creepy results. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Wu’s plan to remake the BPDA hit a speed bump Thursday: The BPDA board

Board members have sharp questions about the mayor’s complex plan to restructure the city’s planning and development arm, and they put off a vote for at least a month. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

MUSIC REVIEW

Lahav Shani makes powerful Symphony Hall debut

Leading the BSO and French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, the Israeli guest conductor eschewed a baton for vigorous body language Thursday. Continue reading →

Names

Harvard Book Store’s virtual sale will feature more than 1,000 titles ranging from cooking to politics

The sale — which started Friday and runs through Presidents’ Day weekend — includes a wide selection of hardcover and paperback editions. Continue reading →

Names

Exhibit at Boston University seeks to establish comics as a medium

The exhibit “Comics Is a Medium, Not a Genre” combats misconceptions about the art form. Continue reading →