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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Today's Headlines
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Health

Massachusetts providers brace for Texas antiabortion ruling, a threat ‘knocking at our front door’

The judge’s ruling, and the FDA’s response, will largely dictate what the suit might mean for Massachusetts, and there are a variety of possible outcomes. Continue reading →

Analysis

Banks will be OK. Inflation is still a nasty problem.

The government’s consumer price index report for February showed costs for many goods and services still climbing at a pace that is too fast for comfort. Continue reading →

Politics

Jan. 6, Breonna Taylor, and vaccines: Details emerge about why 3 Boston police officers were fired

Mayor Michelle Wu said she was not involved in the termination decisions but she framed them as necessary to uphold the standards of Boston's police department. Continue reading →

Politics

DeSantis has promised to make every state like Florida, but Iowans say he’s a little late

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is road-testing a likely presidential campaign that seems all but certain to feature his home state as his wingman. Continue reading →

Nation

Biden administration to restrict cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’

For the first time, the federal government will require utilities to remove from drinking water two toxic chemicals found in everything from waterproof clothing to dental floss and even toilet paper, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Biden issues executive order to strengthen background checks for guns

The visit, and the announcement of a new executive order, is Biden’s latest attempt to express his horror over the continued loss of life and to demonstrate his administration’s effort to reduce the chance of another mass shooting. Continue reading →

Nation

In the gun law fights of 2023, a need for experts on the weapons of 1791

Gun historians across the country are in demand like never before as lawyers must now comb through statutes drafted in the Colonial era and the early years of the republic to litigate modern firearms restrictions. Continue reading →

Nation

Pythons, invasive and hungry, are making their way north in Florida

Burmese pythons, which are nonnative apex predators originally from South Asia, have decimated native species, including wading birds, marsh rabbits, and white-tailed deer. Continue reading →

The World

World

US says Russian warplane hits American drone over Black Sea

A Russian fighter jet struck the propeller of a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday in a “brazen violation of international law,” causing American forces to bring down the unmanned aerial vehicle, the United States said. Continue reading →

World

Flood of Russians alters life for countries that took them in

It would be easy to mistake Tuf for a trendy club somewhere in Russia. A meditative indie band played, a family of Muscovites sold homemade cosmetics, and a tattoo artist from St. Petersburg drew a seal on someone’s arm. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Michigan is poised to revive compulsory unionism

The state’s right-to-work law liberated workers and boosted the economy. Now Democrats want to repeal it. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

DiZoglio’s audit of Legislature should follow the money

But getting under the hood of lawmakers’ decision-making risks a constitutional breach. Continue reading →

OPINION

Readers, what does it mean to be a good US citizen?

A new book by Richard Haass of the Council on Foreign Relations argues true citizenship necessarily entails some obligations and effort. Continue reading →

Metro

Metro

Sixty years after JFK, another US president is going to Ireland

Biden confirmed his planned visit Monday alongside Rishi Sunak, the United Kingdom’s prime minister, in San Diego, where they were meeting about a nuclear submarine deal with Australia. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Suspect shot 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence in Mattapan, fled in just over a minute, prosecutors say

Csean Alexander Skerritt, 34, the alleged shooter of 13-year-old Tyler Lawrence, pleaded not guilty in Suffolk Superior Court. Lawrence’s family sat in the front row of the courtroom during the proceedings. Continue reading →

Weather

Over 30,000 without power in Mass. as storm brings heavy snow, strong winds, rain to New England

Some parts of Western Massachusetts reported more than thee feet of snow by Tuesday night. But coastal communities, including Boston, had less than an inch recorded, forecasters said. Continue reading →

Sports

sports business

Mobile sports betting gets off to a rousing start in Massachusetts

Since mobile betting began Friday, more than 400,000 unique accounts were created and more than 8.1 million transactions were made. Continue reading →

celtics

Damon Stoudamire bids a reluctant goodbye to Celtics, but this was a chance he couldn’t pass up

"I’ve got nothing but great memories. This is one of the best times I’ve ever had," said Stoudamire, who is taking over as men's basketball coach at Georgia Tech. Continue reading →

patriots

‘It’s hard to turn down Las Vegas’: Jakobi Meyers, the Patriots’ leading receiver, is signing with Raiders

After catching passes from Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and Mac Jones, Meyers will now be a target for former Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Continue reading →

Business

Retail

Allergen-friendly snack maker 88 Acres opens bakery in Canton

88 Acres set out to sell snack bars that were made from seeds that didn’t contain nuts, were healthy, and — most important — tasted delicious. Continue reading →

THE FINE PRINT

After SVB’s collapse, here’s what you need to know about banking

How does a bank fail? How safe is my money? Can I check up on the health of my bank? We answer common question about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Continue reading →

Business

South Shore, Dedham Savings banks to merge, but keep their respective brands

While they technically will combine under 1831 Bancorp, the intent is for this deal to be a merger of equals that gives both banks more resources to expand their digital services and improve their buying power. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Joe Pepitone, rowdy star when the Yankees faded, dies at 82

Mr. Pepitone won three Gold Gloves at first base and played in two World Series for the Yankees but may be best remembered for his high jinks. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Patricia Schroeder, congresswoman who wielded barbed wit, dies at 82

Ms. Schroeder was outspoken on issues that ranged from women’s rights and family matters to military policy. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Arts

Dozens of writers will gather at Blaze-O-Rama, a party that promises to make writing fun

Blaze-O-Rama is a collective writing challenge held at the beer hall Trinktisch in Belmont March 22. Continue reading →

Names

March Madness is for all levels of basketball enthusiasts

If you would rather grab a drink and chat during the games or if you’re laser-focused on every dribble, we have events for you. Continue reading →

Arts

Boston Children’s Chorus names Kenneth Griffith as new music director

Griffith joined the BCC staff in 2021 and formerly directed choruses and chamber music at Brooks School in North Andover. Continue reading →