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Bruins 5, Panthers 1

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | INSTANT ANALYSIS

The Bruins delivered a stunning second period, and other observations from a Game 1 victory

As of Monday evening, the university’s effort to close down the encampment appeared to have stalled. Earlier in the day, a raucous scene unfolded.
Bruins start with a bang, score five unanswered goals to take down Panthers in Game 1

Protesters blocked Mass. Ave. at rush hour as efforts to remove pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT stalled
The university warned that students who did not comply would face discipline.

Harvard president warns protesters must end encampment or risk ‘involuntary leave’Students at UNH stage walkout to protest arrests, removal of pro-Palestinian encampmentColumbia University cancels main commencement after protests

Will Steward’s Massachusetts hospitals stay open?
For right now, the answer is yes. But industry observers cautioned that these developments don’t necessarily mean all Steward’s facilities will survive.

Three things patients should know about Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy filing

In letter to Steward employees, CEO de la Torre downplays bankruptcy proceedings

The embattled chief executive emphasized that the company’s hospitals, which include eight facilities across Eastern Massachusetts, would stay open and serving patients.
Steward files for bankruptcy
Sports Media

Former 98.5 The Sports Hub host Rich Shertenlieb announces his return to Boston radio

Shertenlieb, off the air since leaving The Sports Hub in November, will replace Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford in the morning on WZLX.

Photos: See Zendaya, Matt Damon, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars hit the Met Gala red carpet

Check out some of the most memorable outfits from the biggest night in fashion.

Defense keeps focus on police investigation in Karen Read murder trial

A Canton police lieutenant testified Monday that officers had used red Solo cups and a Stop & Shop bag to gather evidence in the killing of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
See a recap of Monday's testimony in the trial

MIT will no longer require diversity statements for hiring faculty

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology said Monday that it would no longer require candidates applying for faculty positions to write diversity statements.

Trump Organization employees recount financial documents in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s trial fined him $1,000 for violating his gag order and sternly warned the former president that additional violation could result in jail time.
Tracker: Who has testified in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, and what did they say?

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah
Hamas announced its acceptance of an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel said the deal did not meet its “core demands” and that it was pushing ahead with an assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah.

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders growsInside the White House scramble to broker a deal in Gaza

Bear drags body of crash victim away from car off I-91 in Hatfield

Daniel Ducharme was driving south on the highway in Hatfield when he lost control of his Honda Civic, which went down an embankment and crashed into several trees, police said.

Pulitzer Prizes in journalism awarded to New York Times, Washington Post, and others

The Pulitzers' prestigious award in public service was earned by ProPublica for reporting that "pierced the thick wall of secrecy" around the Supreme Court to show how billionaires gave gifts and travel to justices.

R.I. estimate for Washington Bridge demolition and rebuild soars, now exceeds $400m

Cambridge man dies in rollover crash on Interstate 93 in Boston

CommonWealth Beacon editor Bruce Mohl announces he is stepping down

Driver allegedly involved in multiple crashes Monday before driving into Fenway Park gate, officials say

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef goes nuclear: What to know

The long-building and increasingly testy rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake exploded into full-bore acrimony and unverifiable accusations over the weekend with the rapid-fire release of multiple songs.

How to keep your credit card debt in check

You’ve heard the advice a million times: spend only what you’ve got. But financial discipline is harder than it sounds.

12 wild and unforgettable moments from Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady

From Ron Burgundy to Bill Belichick, here’s who stole the show on Sunday night.
‘Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady’ was good, not-so-clean fun at the quarterback’s expense
Opinion
JOAN VENNOCHI

A bankruptcy shield won’t hide Steward Health’s moral failings

Laws need to be strengthened to make sure this doesn’t happen again.
EDITORIAL

Colleges should keep prices down

JEFF JACOBY

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs

IDEAS | ALBRECHT & WILLIAMS

Net neutrality is an idea that should have stayed dead

Todd Balf

More than 100 MRIs later, call me scan man

More recent News

Every Mass. resident could go to community college tuition-free under a new plan pushed by state Senate
Under the Senate’s plans, the new program would cover community college tuition and fees for all residents, while some could receive a stipend of up to $1,200 to cover books, supplies, and other costs.

GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
Rested Celtics look ready to take care of Cleveland with ease
If Joe Mazzulla's crew play with the fortitude and execution they are capable of, this shouldn’t be a difficult series.

Picturesque but pungent; Callery pear trees face potential ban in Massachusetts.
Callery pear trees, best known for the Bradford variety, debuted in the United States in 1908 at the Arnold Arboretum. Now the species is facing a possible ban in Massachusetts.

On Nantucket, a battle over short-term rentals has lasted years. It may finally come to an end Tuesday.

The Town Meeting will vote on a measure to formally legalize short-term rentals on the tony island where many residents rent homes to vacationers.
RI POLITICS

Mayor places Pawtucket employee on leave for ‘ignorant and racist’ Facebook post

Harrison Tuttle, president of the Black Lives Matter RI PAC, says, “Pawtucket, and in particular its Black and Brown residents, deserve better. We deserve accountability.”

Critics of controversial East Boston substation make court appeal: ‘This is the last Hail Mary.’

In a courtroom packed with advocates and residents opposing the project, a lawyer for the Conservation Law Foundation argued that the substation would violate a state law intended to protect communities like East Boston from the burden of industrial infrastructure.

Three dead tourists were found fast, but thousands remain missing in Mexico

Two Australian brothers and their American friend were killed in Baja California in a carjacking gone wrong, officials said. But thousands more are missing in Mexico.

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a ‘measure of good news’

Still, officials warn that policy changes are needed lest the programs become unable to pay full benefits to retiring Americans.

‘That shame you’re feeling is not yours; it’s theirs’: In Northampton, Elliot Page embraces trans community

On Sunday, a full house at the Academy of Music turned out to see the Canadian actor speak in a “fireside chat.”

Recommended reads

In Ipswich, a big dam fight

Since Colonial times, there has been a dam in the center of Ipswich, and behind it a pond that has become a beloved spot for swimming and paddling. A proposal to remove that dam and "free the river" has divided the town.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
‘Demographics are going to catch up with us’: Mass. economy needs more workers to keep growing
The state’s GDP increased by an annualized 1.8 percent in the first three months of the year despite higher inflation.

PERSPECTIVE
Kristi Noem’s Cricket, Mitt Romney’s Seamus, and the GOP dog problem
The instant comparisons were a pretty good metaphor for understanding how discourse within the Republican Party has coarsened.

Globe Magazine
The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter
Why did a state social worker pose as a teen in three Boston schools and a treatment center? And how could nobody notice for so long?

Culture & Lifestyle

‘That shame you’re feeling is not yours; it’s theirs’: In Northampton, Elliot Page embraces trans community

The best ‘SNL’ player ever? You decide.

Author readings around Boston through May 11

Something old, something new: Meet bridal stylist and BU artist Linda Obobaifo

Special Projects

Lost in a World of Words

Learning to read is the greatest gift a school can give a child. And yet, in Massachusetts, outmoded teaching methods leave thousands of students struggling to gain this critical skill.

Beyond the Gilded Gate

People in and around Boston are being challenged, in ways never before, to address the region's unprecedented housing crisis.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Boston doesn’t work if the T doesn’t work

With the MBTA engulfed by issues, everyday riders are feeling the pain.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Renée Loth

In Somerville, guaranteed basic income provides a safety net

JEFF JACOBY

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs

IDEAS | HOWARD MANSFIELD

A World War II veteran who lived to tell — but didn’t

Daniel Terris

What American students should be demanding for Palestinians

Gabriel Diamond

Protesters have turned Yale into a camp of hate

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Harvard president warns protesters must end encampment or risk ‘involuntary leave’

Students who keep protesting face being placed on involuntary leave, which means they may not able to sit for exams and may risk losing their Harvard housing, according to the interim Harvard president's email.

Columbia University cancels main commencement after protests

The school is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next.

Protesters blocked Mass. Ave. at rush hour as efforts to remove pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT stalled

The university warned that students who did not comply would face discipline.

Defense keeps focus on police investigation in Karen Read murder trial

A Canton police lieutenant testified Monday that officers had used red Solo cups and a Stop & Shop bag to gather evidence in the killing of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.

Sports

Live Updates

The Bruins scored five unanswered goals, and Jeremy Swayman shut the door on the Panthers in Game 1. Here’s how it unfolded.

Boston has a chance to exorcise some demons, but it will be no easy task against a very strong Panthers team.
BRUINS 5, PANTHERS 1

Bruins start with a bang, score five unanswered goals to take down Panthers in Game 1

Host Florida got the first bite, but Boston immediately answered and dominated the rest of the way to begin this Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series with a huge victory.
KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | INSTANT ANALYSIS

The Bruins delivered a stunning second period, and other observations from a Game 1 victory

With their fatigue converted to both energy and goal-scoring muscle from some unlikely marksmen, the Bruins took a giant step forward with a 1-0 series lead.
High schools

Softball roundup: Freshman Lila Alvarez hurls No. 10 Case to clutch conference win over No. 9 Dighton-Rehoboth

NBA

Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Business

How to keep your credit card debt in check

You’ve heard the advice a million times: spend only what you’ve got. But financial discipline is harder than it sounds.

SEC warns Robinhood that its crypto business faces lawsuit

It's the latest sign that the regulator isn’t letting up on its years-long crackdown on digital assets.

US to fund ‘digital twin’ projects for chips with $285 million

Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates are pushed back in a ‘measure of good news’

magazine
Globe Magazine

The secret lives of Shelby Hewitt, 32-year-old high school imposter

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12

MISS CONDUCT

We’re expecting our first child but my in-laws don’t seem excited to meet the baby

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I have this taco Red Sox hat that I never wear, so I gifted it to her’

metro

Trump Organization employees recount financial documents in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

R.I. leaders reach compromise on changes to police misconduct law

Mayor places Pawtucket employee on leave for ‘ignorant and racist’ Facebook post

sports

Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo’s in for Game 1 after busy weekend of winning hockey and baby’s birth

Rested Celtics look ready to take care of Cleveland with ease

Boston to take on Montreal in PWHL playoffs after Toronto chooses to face Minnesota

business

CommonWealth Beacon editor Bruce Mohl announces he is stepping down

Will Steward’s Massachusetts hospitals stay open?

Mass. economy sluggish in first quarter

politics

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows

Trump Organization employees recount financial documents in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial

Trump fined $1,000 for gag order violation in hush money case as ex-employee recounts reimbursements

Nation

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

Congressman partly backtracks his praise of a campus conflict that included racist gestures

MIT will no longer require diversity statements for hiring faculty

World

Inside the White House scramble to broker a deal in Gaza

Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah

Three dead tourists were found fast, but thousands remain missing in Mexico

opinion

Colleges should keep prices down

A World War II veteran who lived to tell — but didn’t

A wrongheaded rule in Mass. hurts kids with special needs

lifestyle

Photos: See Zendaya, Matt Damon, Ayo Edebiri, and more stars hit the Met Gala red carpet

Watch live: Celebrities arrive at the 2024 Met Gala red carpet

A letter writer update: months later, big changes

food & dining

Watch the playoffs at these 8 winning sports bars

The Fat Greek, a Haverhill original, adds heft to the East Arlington fast-casual scene

Dorchester Brewing Co., Yellow Door Taqueria team up on Cinco de Mayo beer

travel

Laconia, N.H., is a city on the lakes — and on the rise

Exeter, N.H.: Come for the history, stay for the food

Planning a trip to New Hampshire this summer? The Globe N.H. team shares their favorite things to do.

Arts

Something old, something new: Meet bridal stylist and BU artist Linda Obobaifo

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies

Books

How Kurt Faustin went from college dropout to public-speaking sensation

His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.

New translated collection from Arrowsmith Press; Mass Kids Lit Fest to be held in Pioneer Valley; and more

Movies

Five things to do around Boston, May 6-12

‘The Old Oak’: a fable of forgiveness that rings hollow

Two decades ago, eight artists moved into a ‘secret’ room in the Providence Place mall. Now there’s a film about it.

Television

12 wild and unforgettable moments from Netflix’s roast of Tom Brady

This week’s TV: Kevin Hart’s big prize, an odd ‘Bodkin,’ and the players who got big after ‘SNL’

Dua Lipa teaches viewers how to look on the bright side in ‘Saturday Night Live’ monologue

music

Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef goes nuclear: What to know

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud got heated and ugly. Here’s what happened.

Lana Del Rey to perform first-ever stadium show at Fenway Park this summer

Theater/Dance

Who’s the region’s funniest firefighter? Six hopefuls are warming up their acts.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 65th is cause for celebration

In ‘A Strange Loop,’ a tortured playwright goes round and round with his Thoughts

Health

What we’re starting to learn about H5N1 in cows, and the risk to people

Centurion Foundation was the ‘only viable’ buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals, CEO says

Agent Orange exposure damages the brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease, new study says

Obituaries

Bernard Hill, actor in ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ dies at 79

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Frank Stella, Malden native who expanded boundaries of modern art, dies