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Thousands of people protest in New England against Trump and Musk. See a recap.

Saturday was a day of nationwide demonstrations against policies by the Trump administration. Protests happened in Boston, Providence, Concord, N.H., and elsewhere in New England.
Protesters tee off “Hands Off!” rallies across the US

‘That’s what music’s for. You use it as a protest. That’s what we’re here for.’ Why the Dropkick Murphys joined Boston demonstrations.

“If you’re confused as to why we’re doing this now," frontman Ken Casey told the Globe, "then, you’ve been confused about us the whole time.”
See photos from the protest against Trump and Musk in Boston

See scenes from protests in Rhode Island: ‘It’s just more gangster government’

‘We can’t sit on the couch and do nothing’: Scenes from protests in New Hampshire

YVONNE ABRAHAM

Trump is tanking your 401k. You’re welcome!

We all have to make sacrifices for American Greatness.
Larry Edelman | Commentary

Could Trump’s trade war be his ‘Nixon shock’ moment?

In the 1970s, President Nixon tried to quell inflation by dropping the gold standard, freezing prices, and raising tariffs. The effort ultimately backfired.
Trump’s trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here’s what to know.

Judge in Massachusetts permanently bars NIH from limiting medical research funding

Judge Angel Kelley, of the US District Court in Massachusetts, restored billions of dollars in grant money but set up an almost certain appeal by the Trump administration.

Some Harvard doctors worry Trump’s anti-DEI push will harm health care

Programs to diversify the medical workforce and reduce health disparities now face even more pressure from the Trump administration.
PARENTING UNFILTERED

Baylie Grogan’s tragic death leads her mother to advocate for greater safety on college campuses

This month, Shawnee Baker shares her daughter’s story in a new book, “Baylie,” and hopes to create Baylie’s Law, granting next of kin essential medical information and decision-making powers.

Visas revoked for five international students at UMass Amherst, chancellor says

A UMass spokesperson said Saturday the university does not believe the visa revocations are connected to pro-Palestinian protests.

Trump administration did not say which research projects were targeted in Harvard review. A government memo has answers.

The government’s antisemitism task force sent the memo to Harvard’s leaders on Monday.

What will Harvard do? Trump demands would affect DEI, academic departments, international students.

Judge denies motion to dismiss petition from detained Tufts student, transfers her challenge to Vermont
In a 26-page ruling, Judge Denise Casper denied the government’s motion to dismiss Rümeysa Öztürk's petition for release and renewed her order that she not be deported.

Professors say conservative website is fueling harassment and fear on campuses
Critics argue the list is more nefarious and can open professors to online harassment, public backlash, and even threats.

Theodore McCarrick, defrocked cardinal who died Thursday, had ties to Mass.

Trump administration terminates advisory committee guiding states on newborn screening for rare genetic diseases

Democratic State Committee member resigns after being charged with child rape

Needham High School band director charged with possession of child pornography

Ben Volin | Sunday football notes

Why the Tush Push is in trouble, and a deeper look at the other big news from the NFL owners meetings

There were only a handful of new rule changes to vote on last week, and the owners tabled pretty much any proposal of interest.

Dodgers dominance, demise of the Braves, and torpedo bats among the early, eye-popping developments in MLB

Los Angeles is the first defending World Series champion to win its first eight games of the following season.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

Dave Cowens, underrated Celtics star, reflects on team history and the ‘Celtics City’ documentary he did not take part in

Jaylen Brown helps the Celtics get back on track in record-setting home win over the Suns
Opinion
Suzanne Preston Blier and Mary Jane Kornacki

Cambridge’s new housing plan is deeply flawed

The city’s upzoning measure prioritizes developer profits over housing affordability.
Former Foley Hoag partners

From Nixon to Trump: A call for law firms to resist

LETTERS

The tyranny of the Trump tariffs

Nikolas Bowie and Benjamin Eidelson

Harvard’s moment of truth

EDITORIAL

Congress should rein in Trump’s tariff obsession

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Baby Mira joins Boston’s Mayor Wu on the job, challenging old norms
Since Wu gave birth to her third child in January, baby Mira has often tagged along as Wu attends to her mayoral duties and campaigns for reelection.

R.I. judge reverses $160,000 award in wrongful conviction case
Alan D. Sampson was arrested in 2003 and convicted on an attempted larceny charge that was vacated by the Rhode Island Supreme Court in 2010.

In Vermont, a bid to save some waterlogged history
Vermont's Bennington Battle Monument is a soaring commemoration of a critical Revolutionary War victory. But it needs massive — and expensive — repairs to keep it upright. Some

Former Emerson College staffer sues school, alleging she was laid off for showing film about Israel
College officials said her termination was part of a cost-cutting effort and was unrelated to the screening of the movie.

Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say
Here’s a glimpse at what’s behind the market’s wild moves and what experts advise investors young and old to consider.

Irish man arrested in $2m ‘traveling conman’ fraud scheme targeting R.I. and Mass. homeowners

The alleged scheme, known as “traveling conman fraud,” is becoming increasingly common throughout the United States. Police say homeowners in Warwick, Providence, Pawtucket, and West Roxbury, Mass., were scammed.

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Culture & Lifestyle

Trump executive order shakes cultural organizations: ‘There’s a lot that we just don’t know’

‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ is a meditative portrait of traditional, rural life in a changing Ireland

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Academic freedom under siege: Universities must resist political interference and reform internally

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Thousands of people protest in New England against Trump and Musk. See a recap.

Saturday was a day of nationwide demonstrations against policies by the Trump administration. Protests happened in Boston, Providence, Concord, N.H., and elsewhere in New England.

Visas revoked for five international students at UMass Amherst, chancellor says

A UMass spokesperson said Saturday the university does not believe the visa revocations are connected to pro-Palestinian protests.

Dave Pelz, scientist turned golf instructor, is dead at 85

Dave Pelz left his job as a scientist at NASA to study the short game of golf, a detour that would make him a celebrated expert of putts and wedge shots.

‘We can’t sit on the couch and do nothing’: Scenes from the ‘Hands Off’ protests in New Hampshire

Thousands of people gathered outside of the State House in Conord and at a Tesla dealership in Portsmouth on Saturday to protest actions by Elon Musk and the Trump administration

Sports

Will Kristian Campbell finally halt the yearslong merry-go-round at second base for the Red Sox?

The Red Sox invested eight years and $60 million for Campbell.
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Hurricanes at Bruins preview: A good team tuning up for the playoffs meets a bad team playing out the string

The Bruins have lost 10 straight heading into Saturday's showdown with one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Celtics have some goals for the final five games of the season with the No. 2 seed in the East locked up

The health of Jaylen Brown, experimenting with different rotations, and getting bench players quality minutes are paramount.
Peter Abraham | Sunday baseball notes

Dodgers dominance, demise of the Braves, and torpedo bats among the early, eye-popping developments in MLB

Kevin Paul Dupont | Sunday hockey notes

If the Capitals are a template, Bruins’ rebuild could take years, and requires much better drafting

cardinals at red sox | 4:10 p.m. (NESN)

Game 9: Richard Fitts set to give it another twirl in second game of Red Sox-Cardinals series

Business

Some Harvard doctors worry Trump’s anti-DEI push will harm health care

Programs to diversify the medical workforce and reduce health disparities now face even more pressure from the Trump administration.

Trump’s trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here’s what to know.

Just days after Trump unveiled sweeping new “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from around the world, China levied a retaliatory 34% tariff on all US products starting April 10.

Markets plunge with S&P 500 down 6% and Dow down 2,200 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

Think twice before bailing out of the stock market, financial advisers say

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20+ tips for a budget-friendly vacation (and five costly mistakes)

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metro

Trump administration terminates advisory committee guiding states on newborn screening for rare genetic diseases

Saturday turns cooler with scattered showers. Sunday’s back to milder temps.

How Trump’s campaign to dismantle the DOE impacts Puerto Rico

sports

Dave Cowens, underrated Celtics star, reflects on team history and the ‘Celtics City’ documentary he did not take part in

CBS moving Charles Davis off No. 2 NFL broadcast role — replaced by J.J. Watt — is a raw deal

Why the Tush Push is in trouble, and a deeper look at the other big news from the NFL owners meetings

business

Trump extends deadline for a TikTok deal

An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren’t having it.

Life sciences companies benefit from the ‘pharma carveout’ in Trump’s tariffs. But how long will it last?

politics

Thousands of people protest in New England against Trump and Musk. See a recap.

‘We can’t sit on the couch and do nothing’: Scenes from the ‘Hands Off’ protests in New Hampshire

‘It’s just more gangster government’: Scenes from the ‘Hands Off’ protests against Trump, Musk in Rhode Island

Nation

Rivers in central US swell rapidly as storm inundates region

Judge in Massachusetts permanently bars NIH from limiting medical research funding

Amtrak train strikes and kills 3 people in Pennsylvania

World

‘I hope Trump won’t deceive us’: Ukrainians are wary of US minerals deal

Israeli troops deploy to a new security corridor across southern Gaza

How ​South Korea’s democracy prevailed over a reckless leader

opinion

‘I will not fail in life’: Unique program helps foster kids stay in school

Mass. should ensure all students learn fire safety

Some say no pain, no gain, but Trump’s fiscal policy is torture

lifestyle

The Quantum Accelerator, Six Flags New England’s newest roller coaster, set to open this spring

He’s moving – but I really like him

Baylie Grogan’s tragic death leads her mother to advocate for greater safety on college campuses

food & dining

From roast lamb to sweet endings, here are 13 Easter brunches in Greater Boston

TV personality Sara Moulton has a Harvest homecoming; Phat Thaiger opens in Malden

Here are the New England finalists for the 2025 James Beard awards

travel

The Concordia Eco Resort on St. John is fighting to reclaim paradise

‘We’re starting to get our vibe back.’ A visit to Asheville, N.C., as it rebuilds from Hurricane Helene.

St. John: Where nature recharges more than your phone

Arts

Fiber art has long been ‘treated as a little sister’ to fine art. These makers hold it up in all its glory.

At Yale, a David Goldblatt retrospective bears eloquent witness to apartheid-era South Africa and beyond

Two-fers: At the Addison Gallery, pairs populate the pictures

Books

Searching for an unsung hero in your family’s history of thriving after the Holocaust

Prepare for takeoff: In this zippy debut novel, a woman lusts for airplanes

13 new thrillers to read right now

Movies

‘Opus,’ ‘Y2K,’ plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

‘That They May Face the Rising Sun’ is a meditative portrait of traditional, rural life in a changing Ireland

‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ is a pitch-perfect ode to the power of song

Television

‘White Lotus’ composer says he quit show after dispute over theme song

‘Opus,’ ‘Y2K,’ plus more new and good movies and TV shows to stream this weekend

‘Dying for Sex’ tells a bold, bawdy story of an end-of-life quest

music

‘That’s what music’s for. You use it as a protest. That’s what we’re here for.’ Why the Dropkick Murphys joined Boston demonstrations.

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 albums of unreleased songs, ‘Track ll: The Lost Albums’

The Cut in Gloucester returns with a revised set list

Theater/Dance

‘It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure’ satirizes attitudes around disabilities

Huntington’s ‘Mangos’ explores a family’s dark secrets

Onstage, a dearth of mirth

Health

Trump administration terminates advisory committee guiding states on newborn screening for rare genetic diseases

Some Harvard doctors worry Trump’s anti-DEI push will harm health care

Life sciences companies benefit from the ‘pharma carveout’ in Trump’s tariffs. But how long will it last?

Obituaries

Dave Pelz, scientist turned golf instructor, is dead at 85

Theodore McCarrick, ex-cardinal accused of abuse in several states, including Mass., dies at 94

Kathan Brown, acclaimed fine art printmaker, dies at 89