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Sunday, March 30, 2025
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Spotlight

‘Whatever they said, I would do it.’ Inside the shrinking world of one confidential informant.

New Bedford police have perverted the confidential informant system in countless ways, the Spotlight Team has found. Officers have slept with informants, coached informants, lied about informants, and endangered informants. Continue reading →

Spotlight

As the consequences of Ralph de la Torre’s Steward reign ricochet across the world, he’s settling nicely in Florida

The man who helped make — and break — Steward Health Care has carried on with the life of a very wealthy man. Continue reading →

Boston Mayoral Race

Four brothers, vast power, and now a shot at politics

The Kraft family’s sphere of influence is among the largest in the region. But the one exception is politics. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

In cities’ rush to clear homeless camps, people have been crushed to death

Deaths in Atlanta and California highlight the risks of forced removals, which critics call an effort to bulldoze the homeless away. Continue reading →

Nation

After fasting for Ramadan, only doughnuts will do

Pop quiz: It's the morning of Eid al-Fitr at the mosque, marking the end of Ramadan. After 30 days of fasting, it's time to indulge in your first meal during daylight hours. What do you reach for? Continue reading →

Nation

What’s more powerful: Elon Musk’s millions, or liberal anger at him?

Musk has made himself the face of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election, and turned it into a test of whether Democratic anger can eclipse a billionaire’s political machine. Continue reading →

The World

World

New US strikes against Houthi rebels kill at least 1 in Yemen

The full extent of the damage and possible casualties wasn’t immediately clear. Continue reading →

World

Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

The move could give Russian President Vladimir Putin every reason to delay discussions about pausing the fighting in favor of seeking more land, the Ukrainian officials said. Continue reading →

World

Jailing of presidential candidate energizes the opposition to Erdogan

Turkey's largest opposition party is organizing rallies, urging boycotts of pro-government businesses and standing by its presidential candidate -- even if he will have to campaign from jail. Continue reading →

Globe Magazine

Blind date: ‘We talked about our “weirdest” traits’

Will this eye doctor envision a future with her date? Continue reading →

Blind date: ‘She is a big Celtics fan, which is great since basketball is my ... biggest passion’

Will these two basketball fans head into overtime? Continue reading →

The expertly curated, guaranteed-to-please, Globe spring arts calendar

From theater to dance to top literary events, here are 30 can’t-miss events around New England as selected by Globe arts critics and writers. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

LETTERS

The Democrats have a problem — and a host of solutions

Both Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "have consistently told the Democrats to focus on the working class," writes one reader. Another: "Midterm elections are not far off, and the party will need a unified front." Continue reading →

LETTERS

Cheers to N.H. child advocate for underscoring her vital role

The position of child advocate should be safeguarded and adequately funded in each state to protect its independence and full capacity. Continue reading →

OPINION

Trump’s second term is fueling the power of boycotts

Corporate America is discovering that political cowardice has a financial cost. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

At World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, joy mixes with grief

The six victims of the deadly plane collision near D.C., with connections to The Skating Club of Boston, would have likely been in Boston for the championships this week. Continue reading →

Health

‘It breaks my heart’: New wave of cuts to NIH research grants hit Mass. hard

Fenway Health lost five grants in one day. Continue reading →

Politics

Democracy dies in silence – Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest is a warning

Democracy isn’t something we are. It’s something we do. And too few people in this country are doing it right now. Continue reading →

Sports

John Powers | On figure skating

US women poised to take over after Alysa Liu’s victory at World Figure Skating Championships

After the Americans' showing Friday, for the first time since 2002, when Michelle Kwan was reigning world champ, an American woman will be favored going into the Olympic Games. Continue reading →

Dan Shaughnessy

Something’s amiss in Rafael Devers’s move to DH

Devers swung and missed 13 times in the Red Sox' first two games. It’s hard to watch this and not wonder if the switch to DH is playing mind games with him. Continue reading →

Christopher L. Gasper

As long as Jayson Tatum chases NBA titles instead of MVP awards, he’ll be just fine

Leading the Celtics to back-to-back NBA titles would do more for Jayson Tatum’s legacy than bringing home the MVP. Continue reading →

Business
Ideas

IDEAS

A book that changed my mind: ‘The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down’

I used to be dismissive of spiritual approaches to healing. Then I opened my eyes to something essential about them. Continue reading →

IDEAS

May I have a word: Booze without the buzz

May I have a word: What to call booze without the buzz? Continue reading →

Obituaries

Obituaries

Clive Revill, original voice of Emperor Palpatine in ‘Star Wars,’ dies at 94

It was a minute that changed the course of the "Star Wars" franchise. In "The Empire Strikes Back," the now-celebrated 1980 sequel, audiences were treated to the first on-camera sighting of Emperor Palpatine. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Joe Harris, believed to be the oldest surviving WWII paratrooper, has died

Harris was among the last surviving members of the historic 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed the Triple Nickles. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

Music

Ed Sheeran charms Ipswich, performs in streets and pop-up pub as he films music video

Locals and visitors had a chance to catch the superstar singer-songwriter visiting shops and cafes and filming in multiple locations in town. Continue reading →

Art Review

At the MFA, van Gogh’s brief time in the sun

"Van Gogh: The Roulin Family Portraits," opening Sunday at the MFA, glows with paintings from the artist's most joyous time. Continue reading →

TELEVISION REVIEW

Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren anchor Guy Ritchie’s ‘MobLand’

The gangster drama delves into the Harrigan crime family's efforts to broaden, or at least maintain, their turf. Continue reading →

Travel

TRAVEL

A new-and-improved Vienna waits for you

The New York Times named it one of the top 52 destinations to visit in 2024. Then Austrian Airlines introduced its new nonstop service from Boston to Vienna, and we were committed. Continue reading →

TRAVEL

This mother-daughter duo runs a joyful, disability-friendly short-term rental in Norwood

The Norwood home was inspired by their own needs as a caregiver and person with accessibility needs, including ramps, a chair lift, a shower chair, remote lights, and grab bars. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Real Estate

Greater Boston home buyer hot spots

Real Estate experts reveal the cities and towns where house hunters are setting their sights. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Home of the Week: For $1.29m, a Boxborough Colonial with a sweet suite

Property comes with four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a lower level with its own entrance, and a koi pond. Continue reading →