Nation

Prosecutor in Trump hush-money case fires back at House Republicans

When Donald Trump declared over the weekend that the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, was about to have him arrested, he called for his supporters to “PROTEST.” Instead, it was Republican leaders who hurried to the former president’s defense. Continue reading →

Nation

New video shows Virginia officers overpowering and punching detainee before he died

New surveillance video released by a prosecutor shows a group of sheriff’s deputies rushing into Irvo Otieno’s jail cell in Henrico County, Va., and physically overpowering him, with one of them appearing to punch down multiple times before the officers carry his limp body out to a transport van. Continue reading →

Nation

Surge in eating disorders spurs state legislative action

Stranded at home amid pandemic lockdowns in spring 2020, Emma Warford stumbled down a social media rabbit hole in her quest to get in shape. Viral 28-day fitness challenges. YouTubers promising “hourglass abs.” Diet videos where slim-stomached influencers peddled calorie-tracking apps. Continue reading →

World

Ukraine president visits front-line areas as new phase nears

Ukraine’s president on Thursday made his third visit in two days to areas that have felt the brunt of Russia’s war, with a trip to the southern Kherson region that was retaken from the Kremlin’s forces, and as a senior Kyiv commander hinted that a brewing Ukrainian counteroffensive could come “very soon.” Continue reading →

World

US and Canada reach an agreement on turning away asylum-seekers

The United States and Canada have reached an agreement that will allow both countries to turn away asylum-seekers at their borders at a time when migration has surged across the hemisphere, a US official familiar with the agreement said Thursday. Continue reading →

World

Strikes, marches, and clashes in France as pension anger persists

Huge street protests and widespread strikes rocked France on Thursday as demonstrators mounted a fierce display of resistance to a new law raising the retirement age and of fury at President Emmanuel Macron, who bypassed a full vote in Parliament to force the measure through. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Banning TikTok is not the real solution

The solution, many experts and members of Congress agree, is to strengthen internet privacy protections to prevent the kind of surveillance and data abuse TikTok critics worry about. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Clancy home’s comforts don’t begin to solve riddle of parents hurting kids

"My parents paid for me to pursue expensive hobbies, my home was filled with toys, etc. But my father also sexually abused me for years," writes a reader who adds, "The sad truth is, a parent hurting a child never makes sense, but it happens every day, regardless of family resources." Continue reading →

LETTERS

A thorny path to teaching and to teacher diversity

The system needs to change so that prospective teachers can make it through the chaos that currently exists. Continue reading →

Metro

Number of antisemitic incidents in Mass. surged in 2022, report finds

The rise in antisemitic activity in Massachusetts, a 41 percent increase from the previous year, mirrors a trend seen nationally and in most New England states. Continue reading →

Maine

‘Elaborate human smuggling scheme’ allegedly uncovered in Maine town, authorities say

A hit-and-run crash in Lisbon, Maine, led authorities to a house where 17 undocumented migrants working for a Massachusetts company were living as part of an “elaborate human smuggling scheme,” the US Customs and Border Protection agency said Wednesday. Continue reading →

Metro

Lynn police officer repeatedly strikes woman in head during arrest shown on body camera

The Lynn Police Department and the city's mayor are defending the actions of the police officer and released body-worn camera footage of the arrest. Continue reading →

tara sullivan

Baseball can take a victory lap after an out-of-this-world WBC tournament

From the heartbreaking to the heart-stopping, the World Baseball Classic was captivating, dramatic, tense, and well-played. Continue reading →

sports business

Fans of Fenway Sports Group’s crown jewels, the Red Sox and Liverpool FC, share a unique bond

Both Fenway Sports Group properties have reached pinnacles of success, but not lately. And the fan bases want more investment in the product. Continue reading →

NCAA Hockey Regional Tournament

With five players scoring, BU men’s hockey tops Western Michigan in NCAA regional opener

Thursday’s win was the first for the Terriers in the NCAA tournament in five years. Continue reading →

Business

Black leaders are developing Nubian Square. Can they revitalize the economic heart of Black Boston?

The Globe spoke with 10 leaders involved in redeveloping Nubian Square, most of them Black and with longstanding ties to the community, who believe there’s an opportunity to restore the square to its former glory. Continue reading →

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS

In Silicon Valley Bank collapse, affordable housing all over Boston hangs in the balance

Boston Private Bank & Trust grew into one of the biggest financiers of affordable housing in Boston. Then they were acquired by Silicon Valley Bank. So what happens now? Continue reading →

Business

Need to return a sweater you don’t want? A new startup is here for you.

ReturnQueen, which services the Boston area, allows shoppers to return online purchases without the hassle of repackaging, relabeling, and reshipping unwanted merchandise. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Raphael Mechoulam, ‘father of cannabis research,’ dies at 92

A pioneering Israeli chemist, Raphael Mechoulam is credited with opening the field of cannabis science after identifying the structure and function of the key compounds of cannabis. Continue reading →

Obituaries

William A. Wulf, pioneering computer scientist, dies at 83

A pioneering researcher, entrepreneur, and policymaker in computer science, William Wulf helped adapt an early Pentagon communications web into the network that eventually grew into the Internet. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Patrick French, unsparing biographer of V.S. Naipaul, dies at 56

Patrick French, a historian and biographer whose books include acclaimed accounts of India’s march toward independence and the life of writer V.S. Naipaul, “The World Is What It Is,” died March 16 in London. He was 56. Continue reading →

Movies

Apple to splash $1 billion a year on films to break into cinemas

It is part of an ambitious effort by Apple to raise its profile in Hollywood and lure subscribers to its streaming service. Continue reading →

STAGE REVIEW

‘Into the Woods’ works its magic in a fairy tale with no happily ever after

The captivating production of this Sondheim musical at the Colonial is proof positive that many riches are still to be found in those woods. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

Brawl in the family: The final season of ‘Succession’ is as fierce as it gets

The gloves, always off, have been cut to shreds. Continue reading →