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Higher Education

What does Harvard’s antisemitism problem really look like?

“It’s definitely a much more normal college experience,” said Charlie Covit, a Harvard sophomore, who raised the alarm about antisemitism at Harvard last year. Continue reading →

Dance

When your mom drives you to New York and back four times a week for dance class … that’s love

Dorchester teen Nasya Baine dreams of dancing for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater one day; her mom goes to great lengths to help her get there. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

With SNAP theft rising, parents struggle to feed their families

More than $3.6 million in SNAP benefits has been stolen from nearly 8,000 Massachusetts families since mid-December, when federal replacement funds ended. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

Suffolk DA clears ICE agent of contempt, slams Boston judge who ordered investigation

Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden issued a scathing rebuke to the Boston judge who found ICE agent Brian Sullivan in contempt last month. Continue reading →

Transportation

Some MBTA escalators have been down for years, testing patience of riders

While certain issues can be fixed within a day, others that require major work or new parts can take far longer. Continue reading →

The Nation

Nation

Big Ten universities propose teaming up to counter government’s attacks on higher ed

Several Big Ten universities have approved resolutions asking their leaders to sign an agreement that would allow the schools to share resources in case the Trump administration targets one of them. Continue reading →

Nation

He murdered their loved ones. Their response: Forgiveness — and a hug.

At the shooter’s final hearing on Tuesday, Tinajero looked at the 26-year-old who killed her brother and extended him grace. Continue reading →

Politics

US officials to cut funding for landmark study of women’s health

Federal health officials plan to cut funding to the Women’s Health Initiative, effectively shuttering one of the largest and longest studies of women’s health ever carried out. Continue reading →

The World

World

Russia pummels Kyiv, prompting rare rebuke from Trump

Russia killed at least 12 people and injured 90 others in a huge attack on the Ukrainian capital early Thursday. Continue reading →

World

Overlooked letter rewrites history of Shakespeare’s bad marriage

New analysis of an overlooked document seems to shatter a long-standing narrative about the Bard's bad marriage. Continue reading →

World

Cardinals gather in Vatican to fine tune preparations for pope’s funeral

Cardinals from around the world are gathering at the Vatican as preparations for Pope Francis' funeral accelerated. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

A BPD chase ended in the deaths of three teens. Why is the investigation taking so long?

Police have refused to comply with a court order to turn over findings on one of the officers involved in the pursuit. Continue reading →

OPINION

America, don’t break our promise to veterans

Cuts to the Veterans Affairs department aren’t just about budgets — they’re about whether we, as a nation, truly honor those who’ve served. Continue reading →

OpEds

Boston, stop living in the past

Boston is the city that is always looking back, never looking forward. Continue reading →

Metro

NH Education

Judge halts enforcement of Trump administration’s anti-DEI orders in education

The ruling bars the administration from proceeding with its plans for a so-called End DEI portal and a certification requirement. It applies to any entity with ties to the plaintiff organizations. Continue reading →

Metro

In re-creation of famous 1965 march, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s family prepares to once again ‘embrace’ Boston

Martin Luther King III will be in town Saturday to observe the 60th anniversary of his father's historic protest. Continue reading →

Politics

Mass. Representative Jim McGovern says his daughter died ‘unexpectedly’ in Italy

“Molly will always be the soul of our family," McGovern said in a statement. Continue reading →

Sports

ON HOCKEY

The more things stay the same, the more the Bruins need a new coach — from outside the organization

With the front office getting a full vote of confidence from CEO Charlie Jacobs, bringing in fresh eyes is one way to implement change in the team's fortunes. Continue reading →

Celtics

The Magic brought the rough stuff in Games 1 and 2, and the Celtics answered perfectly, with a pair of wins

These battle-tested Celtics know they’re in for more unwelcome contact as the series shifts to Orlando Friday night. Continue reading →

Patriots

The 1993 and ’94 drafts set up the Patriots for long-term success. Thirty-plus years later, can they find a similar path?

It was a delicate process, one that took a keen eye for talent, a little luck, and more than a little patience. Continue reading →

Business

Trendlines

The state’s unemployment system is a fiscal time bomb. Can Healey defuse it?

The state’s jobless trust fund, paid into by employers, is running out of money. A weakening local economy will only make matters worse. Continue reading →

Real Estate

Another downtown office tower, at 99 High Street, just sold at a deep discount

A new owner is taking over the mortgage of the the 32-story tower for 17 percent less than what the building’s prior owner paid two decades ago. Continue reading →

Healthcare

Brockton Neighborhood Health Center lays off 65 people

The layoffs accounted for about 10 percent of the center’s staff. Continue reading →

Obituaries
Arts & Lifestyle

PARENTING UNFILTERED

Spring cleaning? Here’s where to donate to do the most good.

If you’re donating, remember: Never give anything away that you wouldn’t want to receive yourself. Each recipient deserves clean, functional items. Your home will feel good. You’ll feel good. Continue reading →

Lifestyle

Why do people care so much about the Karen Read case?

What began as a tragic death in a suburb has spiraled into the Karen Read Trial: a viral story of romantic turmoil, heavy drinking, and a conspiracy theory that involves cops. And TikTok can’t look away. Continue reading →

Travel

‘Blair Witch’ star ousted from Maine town board over road dispute

“I am surprised at how much relief I feel,” Heather Donahue said about the result of Wednesday's recall election, where she lost her seat on the Freedom, Maine, select board. “It’s been incredibly stressful.” Continue reading →