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Police raided a Northeastern encampment. The fallout is far from over.

The end of the political action shows how fraught the challenges faced by campus administrations throughout the country can be.
Who was arrested at Northeastern’s encampment, by the numbersMIT student protesters shut down Mass. Ave. as Tufts students threaten to boycott commencement

More than 90 protesters arrested at Dartmouth College pro-Palestinian encampment

12 Protesters arrested at pro-Palestinian encampment on UNH campus

Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash in tense scene at UCLA encampment

Protesters formed human chains as police fired flash-bangs to break up the crowds. Some people were detained, their hands bound with zip ties.

‘Back Bay is starting to feel like the Wild West.’ Late-night street racing is latest concern for residents.
“There’s less control, less regulation, less oversight, less management, and I think it’s leading to worsening problems,” said the executive director of the Back Bay Association.

ben volin | on football

Now that the Patriots have retooled the roster, here’s what to like and what not to like

A lot of the moves by Eliot Wolf were straight out of the Green Bay Packers playbook, which is not a bad thing.

What happened to Cathy Malcolmson?

On Aug. 13, 1985, Cathy Malcolmson left her home in Stow to go to her job at a local supermarket. But she never arrived.
Teenage girl disappears riding her bike
WATCH: Reporter and co-host Emily Sweeney returns to Stow, Mass., where 16-year-old Catherine ‘Cathy’ Malcolmson vanished without a trace in 1985. (Ami Porder)
Camberville & beyond

Over beer, MBTA chief offers optimism, saying big improvements ‘not as far away as we think’

T general manager Phil Eng spoke this week about the progress the agency has made since he took over a year ago — and the major work that remains.

Former lawyer for Stormy Daniels resumes testimony in Trump’s hush-money trial. Follow live updates.

Prosecutors sought additional sanctions over Donald Trump's out-of-court comments in a hearing Thursday morning, but the judge didn't immediately rule.
Tracker: Who has testified in Donald Trump’s hush-money trial, and what did they say?
LIVE UPDATES

Canton firefighter Anthony Flematti is on the stand in Karen Read trial. Follow live updates.

The high-profile trial resumed Thursday in Norfolk Superior Court.
Tracker: Who has testified in the Karen Read murder trial so far, and what did they say?

Larry Edelman | Trendlines
Why are people leaving Massachusetts? Here’s where the state is falling short — and what the impact is.
A Boston University analysis tallies Massachusetts’ strengths and weaknesses compared with the 11 states where most Bay State exiles end up.

Forecast | Dave Epstein

A warmer day is in store — but the weather won’t be perfect. What to expect.

This surge of milder air will boost temps into the 70s in many locations across New England.

Extended outlook: Big warm-up, early taste of summer on the way for Boston

‘I didn’t shoot my dog,’ says Mitt Romney after some compare his dog scandal with Kristi Noem’s

Boston City Council calls for cease-fire in Gaza, joining councils in Cambridge, Somerville

As Hamas considers cease-fire, question hangs: Will Israel end war without the group’s destruction?
CONNECTIONS

Thank you for the life lessons at the Red Sox, Larry Lucchino. And for my marriage.

My favorite Lucchino story from my time working for the Sox begins, of course, with him yelling at me.
Chad Finn

The Celtics deserve praise for how they handled the Heat. Can they keep it up in the next round?

With toughness and focus, the Celtics aced their first test of the postseason and won the series in five games.
Christopher L. Gasper: Celtics redeem themselves against the Heat
Red Sox 6, Giants 2

‘That might have been the best play I’ve ever seen out of a catcher’: Connor Wong’s defense and offense help Red Sox defeat Giants

The Sox have won four in a row and go for the three-game sweep on Thursday afternoon.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Unlocking the housing potential of Fort Devens

The 4,400-acre former Army base could be a huge asset for the state as it seeks to build its way out of a housing shortage.
Renée Loth

In Somerville, guaranteed basic income provides a safety net

IDEAS | CRAIG FEHRMAN

An underappreciated era in Black literature gets its due

IDEAS | HINDA MANDELL

The demand to cut research ties with Israelis is a blow to free inquiry

JOAN VENNOCHI

Kristi Noem’s vice presidential shot should be DOA after bragging about killing her puppy

More recent News

Raynham police identify officers who fatally shot man who allegedly answered door pointing gun at them

Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante, in a statement, identified the two officers as Sergeant Frank Pacheco and Officer Jennifer Lang, both 12-year veterans of the force.

Tesla’s pullback in EV charging could slow state’s progress
Massachusetts may have fewer options for building EV charging stations after market leader Tesla pulled back this week.

Lawyer for driver in fatal Apple Store crash alleges faulty AI features in SUV caused crash
Bradley E. Rein is alleging that faulty artificial intelligence features in his SUV “took control of the vehicle."

‘They should be protected’: Massachusetts bill could help spotlight missing Black women and girls
If passed, Massachusetts could join other states that have introduced and passed similar efforts.

Here are the 2024 commencement speakers addressing Mass. graduates this month
Notable names include Governor Maura Healey, filmmaker Ken Burns, and former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.

Credit card skimmers found in nine Roche Bros. locations
The devices were found in eight stores last Wednesday — in Wellesley, Watertown, Bridgewater, Westwood, Natick, Downtown Crossing, Sudbury, and Needham, the company said. The next day, two other skimmers were found in a West Roxbury store.

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Former State Police sergeant sentenced to three years in federal prison in overtime scheme
A former State Police sergeant received a three-year federal prison sentence Tuesday for his role in a sprawling overtime fraud scheme that rocked the agency, according to authorities and legal filings.

As enrollment drops, Newton might open schools to students from other districts
The move could make financial conditions in districts losing students worse because the state aid would come from their coffers.

This weapons detection system is used at Fenway, TD Garden, and Gillette. But does it live up to the hype?
A chorus of critics say Waltham-based Evolv Technology has made false and misleading claims about the performance of its system, while selling it for a far higher price than rival products.

Culture & Lifestyle

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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

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Kristi Noem’s vice presidential shot should be DOA after bragging about killing her puppy

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

The Supreme Court may be poised to give Trump immunity. But other judges shouldn’t.

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Metro

Attleboro woman wins second $1 million instant ticket prize in 10-week span, officials say

She won $1 million on a instant ticket after winning $1 million in February, lottery officials said.

Canton firefighter Anthony Flematti is on the stand in Karen Read trial. Follow live updates.

The high-profile trial resumed Thursday in Norfolk Superior Court.

Police raided a Northeastern encampment. The fallout is far from over.

The end of the political action shows how fraught the challenges faced by campus administrations throughout the country can be.

What happened to Cathy Malcolmson?

On Aug. 13, 1985, Cathy Malcolmson left her home in Stow to go to her job at a local supermarket. But she never arrived.

Sports

Chad Finn

The Celtics deserve praise for how they handled the Heat. Can they keep it up in the next round?

With toughness and focus, the Celtics aced their first test of the postseason and won the series in five games.
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The Bruins will look to advance to the second round, where the Panthers await, on Thursday.
CONNECTIONS

Thank you for the life lessons at the Red Sox, Larry Lucchino. And for my marriage.

MINOR DETAILS

The results may not be there yet, but the raw talent of Red Sox outfield prospect Miguel Bleis is undeniable

Business

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Why are people leaving Massachusetts? Here’s where the state is falling short — and what the impact is.

A Boston University analysis tallies Massachusetts’ strengths and weaknesses compared with the 11 states where most Bay State exiles end up.

Tesla’s pullback in EV charging could slow state’s progress

Massachusetts may have fewer options for building EV charging stations after market leader Tesla pulled back this week.

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI services in Malaysia

Boomerangs thrift stores to close in Jamaica Plain, South End, and Central Square

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PERSPECTIVE

Boston rats aren’t going anywhere. You might not love the solution.

LOVE LETTERS

Our relationship has been rocky for a while. Am I foolish to hang on?

Cooking

Raise a toast on Mother’s Day with elegant cocktails and appetizers

metro

Over beer, MBTA chief offers optimism, saying big improvements ‘not as far away as we think’

12 protesters arrested at pro-Palestinian encampment on UNH campus

MBTA shuttle buses replace Red Line trains between Park Street and JFK/UMass

sports

Now that the Patriots have retooled the roster, here’s what to like and what not to like

The Heat were just the opponent the Celtics wanted. Boston locked in, and now it’s on to the next round.

By easily eliminating their nemesis, these Celtics have taken big step toward Graduation Day

business

Healey signs law making cocktails-to-go permanent

‘It’s absolute chaos’: Brigham nurses among Boston workers rallying for International Workers’ Day

House health care bill aims to contain costs, set rules to prevent another Steward crisis

politics

Former lawyer for Stormy Daniels resumes testimony in Trump’s hush-money trial. Follow live updates.

Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to face military justice proceeding

Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions in hush-money trial as key witness resumes testimony

Nation

Police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash in tense scene at UCLA encampment

Killing of 4 officers underscores risks police face when serving warrants

Arizona lawmakers repeal 1864 abortion ban, creating rift on the right

World

As Hamas considers cease-fire, question hangs: Will Israel end war without the group’s destruction?

Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Odesa for the third time in a week, injuring 14

European court upholds Italy’s right to seize important bronze from Getty Museum, rejects appeal

opinion

Healey’s ADU proposal: small homes, big impact

Try telling out-of-work journalists the economy is booming

Here’s how to get more young people to vote

lifestyle

Six ways to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month around Boston

Dating while public

Ralph Lauren goes minimal for latest fashion show, with muted tones and a more intimate setting

food & dining

Ken Oringer and Monica Glass open Verveine in Cambridge; Jody Adams debuts La Padrona at Raffles in the Back Bay

Grillo’s Pickles has unveiled new packaging to prevent spillage. It’s gone viral.

Recipe: For a bright spring dessert, top individual lemon puddings with zesty rhubarb compote

travel

Chasten Buttigieg on Gate B5, Sour Patch Kids, and travel as a relationship test

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

After last year’s two-alarm fire, a renovated Spirit of Boston is ready to sail again

Arts

Everything you need to know about the 2024 Met Gala

Boston Public Art Triennial reveals artist lineup

MFA returns Egyptian child’s coffin to Sweden after determining it was stolen

Books

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

Local bestsellers for the week ended April 28

Author readings around Boston through May 11

Movies

‘Nowhere Special’: a deeply felt father-and-son story about life, death, and parental love

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt remind us how good a romantic action comedy can be

Meet the world’s sexiest, steamiest, horniest tennis court

Television

‘Tattooist of Auschwitz’ shares love story — and brutal truths

Quirky ‘Elsbeth’: formulaic, fun, just fine

In ‘Baby Reindeer,’ when a struggling comic and his stalker meet in a bar, cringe drama ensues

music

Lisa Loeb, on tour with old pal Lyle Lovett, is ready to talk

The Rock & Roll Rumble is back to make some noise

Bill Banfield’s ‘Edmonia’ celebrates a sculptor who carved her own niche

Theater/Dance

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

In Kirsten Greenidge’s ‘Morning, Noon, and Night,’ there’s light at the end of the pandemic

‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony Award nominations, shows honoring creativity’s spark

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

Duane Eddy, twangy guitar hero of early rock, dead at age 86

Norman Kansfield, 83, dies; defrocked for his daughter’s same-sex wedding

Werner Spitz, forensic expert in high-profile murders, dies at 97