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Trump is trying to use tariffs to impose his will on the economy. It doesn’t work like that.

The sweeping tariffs will cause prices here to rise in the short-term, economists said. And Trump can't order people to keep buying goods with a stroke of his pen.
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THE FINE PRINT

Trump’s new tariffs are likely to raise prices for consumers. Here’s what you need to know.

Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Ouch! Trump went much tougher on tariffs than expected. Consumers and businesses will feel the pain.

Some Republican Senators — including Maine’s Susan Collins — vote to halt Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports

Tensions flare as RFK Jr. adviser defends sweeping HHS cuts, calling it a ‘record of utter failure’

Means argued that the substantial cuts Kennedy has made to Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and more have been appropriate.

Alex Speier | On baseball
With long-term extension of Kristian Campbell, Red Sox add another building block
Long-term deals for top young talent reflect a central part of how the team hopes to sustain a promising future.

Red Sox sign Kristian Campbell to an eight-year, $60 million contract
Red Sox 3, Orioles 0

Garrett Crochet delivers eight strong shutout innings for Red Sox in road win over Orioles

One day after officially signing his six-year, $170 million contract extension, the lefthander threw eight shutout innings in a 3-0 win over the Orioles.
A skeptical Alex Bregman swings ‘torpedo’ bat in test against the Orioles

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

In the Boston area, a Brookline bar and a Somerville chef made the cut.

Tufts University has ‘no information to support’ the arrest of graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, legal filings say

University officials called for the Turkish doctoral student's “release without delay,” according to court documents filed Wednesday.

Detained Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk was one of several sent by ICE to Louisiana. Here’s why.

Harvard places pro-Palestinian student group on probation, bans activities through rest of school year

The Harvard Undergraduate Palestinian Solidarity Committee violated “policies pertaining to undergraduate student organizations and to university campus use” during a rally this week, a university spokesman said.
YVONNE ABRAHAM

It’s not about antisemitism. Trump’s zealots want to gut Harvard.

Outrage grows over Maryland man’s mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison
Abrego Garcia, 29, who worked as a sheet metal apprentice and was pursuing his journeyman license, was pulled over in an Ikea parking lot and arrested on March 12, with his 5-year-old son in the car.

Newly released photos show grim conditions inside Conn. home where man was allegedly held captive

The Waterbury, Conn., police department released more than 100 photos of the home’s dilapidated interior in response to a public records request.

Forecast | Ken Mahan
If you’re starting your weekend at the Red Sox home opener Friday, you’re in for a treat
The Fenway faithful will be greeted with temps in the 60s from first pitch to the final out.

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead

Israel has vowed to escalate the nearly 18-month war with Hamas until the militant group returns dozens of remaining hostages, disarms, and leaves the territory.

Owner of Stash’s Pizza sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan

Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

Which Bruins are on the bubble as the rebuild begins? See 10 players who need to prove themselves.

Here's a list of players who will be getting extra scrutiny as the season winds down.
Heat 124, Celtics 103

Heat stop shorthanded Celtics’ nine-game winning streak

Jaylen Brown had 24 points, but Jayson Tatum really struggled as the Heat won their sixth straight.

13 new thrillers to read right now

A mystery fan's picks for best of 2025 so far, plus a few standouts from late 2024.
Opinion
IDEAS

The Revolution lives on

250 years after the start of the American Revolution, the fight for independence is still full of surprising stories and unresolved questions. Explore them in this special issue of Globe Ideas.
IDEAS | TED WIDMER

The legacy of the Revolution is still up for grabs

JOAN VENNOCHI

Presumed guilty: How Trump’s deportations bypass due process

EDITORIAL

Law firms must stand up to Trump’s attacks

LETTERS

She fled a dictatorship in Chile. She’d leave the US if it came to that.

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Judge rules White Stadium renovation not in violation of state laws, a victory for Boston’s NWSL team
Boston Legacy FC hopes to begin play at the venue in the spring of 2026.

Citing street safety, Boston will soon require delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash to apply for a new permit
The Boston City Council voted 11-2 to approve Mayor Michelle Wu's ordinance to create the new permit Wednesday. The legislation will go into effect in nine months.

Joe DePugh, baseball player who was immortalized in Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ dies at 75
Joe DePugh was a childhood friend in New Jersey with Bruce Springsteen and bumped into him as he was exiting a bar in 1974 and the Boss was going in. Ten years later, DePugh was the inspiration for a song.

Man struck, killed by commuter rail train in Cohasset

The victim was struck while trespassing on the railroad right-of-way between the Sohier Street crossing and the Rocky Lane bridge, officials said.

Dennis man arrested for alleged threat to murder ‘prominent federal official,’ prosecutors say

“The caller then started to scream and stated that he was going to ‘murder’ the Relative, the Relative’s Spouse, and the Federal Official,” the affidavit said.

Healey files $756 million supplemental budget to address ‘time-sensitive deficiencies’

Governor Healey said in a statement that the "budget bill proposes targeted investments that improve quality of life in Massachusetts."

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Mass General Brigham said layoffs would largely spare front-line clinicians. Then the cuts came.

Among the employees who have been dismissed are chaplains for grieving families, a counselor for abuse victims, and a specialist in helping patients quit smoking.

From the Ivy League to working for Elon Musk’s DOGE, meet the 28-year-old Mass. native turning the lights out at USAID
Jeremy Lewin worked on Donald Trump's impeachment and celebrated his 2020 defeat. Now he's helping the president dismantle USAID.

APPRECIATION | ODIE HENDERSON
Val Kilmer was a real genius
Our film critic pays tribute by revisiting the two movies that introduced him to the late actor.

Is it too late to book your Cape vacation? Summer rentals are off to a strong start.
Bookings have continued to moderate after seeing sky-high demand during the pandemic.

Culture & Lifestyle

Val Kilmer was a real genius

In Katie Kitamura’s new novel, all the world’s a stage

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

Amber Ruffin’s politics were always clear

Special Projects

Broken Promises, Unfulfilled Hope

The Boston Globe explores the legacy of Boston’s busing era.

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team report on Steward Health Care

A Boston Globe Spotlight Team review found the Steward Health Care hospital system plagued by staggering neglect at the hands of executives.

The Boston Globe’s Best of the Best

Our ultimate guide to more than 200 winners for Boston's best food, drinks, and fun things to do.

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.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

Reyyan Bilge

I’ve known Rümeysa Öztürk for more than a decade. Her detention is a betrayal of American values.

Roger Lowenstein

Trump’s tariffs will ‘succeed’ only if they cause a recession

KIMBERLY ATKINS STOHR

Trump doesn’t know what an executive order is. But you should.

Alan Solomont

Jewish community must stand up to Trump’s targeting of international students

EDITORIAL

Dude, where’s my Cannabis Control Commission reforms?

IDEAS | CARINE HAJJAR

Lebanon’s biggest problem is not Israel

Metro

Tufts University has ‘no information to support’ the arrest of graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk, legal filings say

University officials called for the Turkish doctoral student's “release without delay,” according to court documents filed Wednesday.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

Our first April weekend brings partly sunny skies, evening showers, and temperature swings

The weekend will feature a mix of spring warmth and cool air with breaks of sunshine.

Man struck, killed by commuter rail train in Cohasset

The victim was struck while trespassing on the railroad right-of-way between the Sohier Street crossing and the Rocky Lane bridge, officials said.

Healey files $756 million supplemental budget to address ‘time-sensitive deficiencies’

Governor Healey said in a statement that the "budget bill proposes targeted investments that improve quality of life in Massachusetts."

Sports

KEVIN PAUL DUPONT | ON HOCKEY

Which Bruins are on the bubble as the rebuild begins? See 10 players who need to prove themselves.

Here's a list of players who will be getting extra scrutiny as the season winds down.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE NOTEBOOK

Newburyport boys’ lacrosse hopes implementing a lefty-oriented attack is the right call

The Clippers feature five lefties on offense: sophomore Luke MacIsaac and seniors Sam Craig, Eli Sirota, Carter Scott, and Everett Kenney.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE

Eastern Mass. boys’ lacrosse: Globe Players of the Week for March 27-April 1

There were plenty of high-scoring performances, and we highlighted ones from Mansfield, Hopkinton, Walpole, Natick, South Shore Voc-Tech, and Apponequet.
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' LACROSSE

The Globe’s Top 20 boys’ lacrosse poll: From the top, impressive starts

DODGERS 6, BRAVES 5

Shohei Ohtani homers to walk it off as Dodgers stun winless Braves for 8-0 start

Celtics notebook

Celtics two-way contract player JD Davison named G League Most Valuable Player

Business

Auto tariffs take effect, putting pressure on new car prices

The 25 percent duty applies to all cars assembled outside the United States. Starting May 3, the tariff will also apply to imported auto parts, which will add to the cost of cars assembled domestically as well as auto repairs.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines

Ouch! Trump went much tougher on tariffs than expected. Consumers and businesses will feel the pain.

Clothes made in Vietnam, appliances made in Korea, and almost everything made in China will become more expensive to bring into this country under Trump's new trade rules.
TALKING POINTS

Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers

John Thornton, a Texas-size leader in nonprofit journalism, dies at 59

magazine
Spring Travel

The Globe restaurant critic has 8 tips for finding great food on the cheap

Your Home | Renovations

Interior designers’ most valuable space-making and money-saving tips

Cooking

Cilantro, mint, and parsley star in herb-forward dishes for spring

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, March 31-April 13

metro

Harvard places pro-Palestinian student group on probation, bans activities through rest of school year

If you’re starting your weekend at the Red Sox home opener Friday, you’re in for a treat

Fenway unveils new food, fan promotions ahead of 2025 home opener

sports

ALS took away Alice Cook's voice. AI gave it back.

Garrett Crochet delivers eight strong shutout innings for Red Sox in road win over Orioles

Seven high school sports takeaways from a powerful day packed with more than 250 games

business

Trump’s new tariffs are likely to raise prices for consumers. Here’s what you need to know.

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

Buying or selling a car? What to know about Trump's new tariffs

politics

Auto tariffs take effect, putting pressure on new car prices

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Rubio arrives for NATO talks as allies wait to learn of US plans for a likely drawdown in Europe

Nation

Joe DePugh, baseball player who was immortalized in Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ dies at 75

‘Big psychological boost’ for Democrats in string of elections

Outside a Social Security office, fear, lines, and misinformation

World

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant

Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight leaves more than 50 Palestinians dead

opinion

How the Revolution carved out space for women’s liberty

For Black people, the Revolution was full of paradoxes

The legacy of the Revolution is still up for grabs

lifestyle

Their first date was simultaneously the ‘worst’ and ‘best’ of her life

After IVF success, a painful dilemma: What to do with the remaining embryos

10 years later, does this advice hold up?

food & dining

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

‘Ravenousness was in my job description.’ What happens when a food writer goes on a weight-loss drug?

A first look at Little Sage in the North End

travel

Is it too late to book your Cape vacation? Summer rentals are off to a strong start.

A new-and-improved Vienna waits for you

Now boarding: a dazzling portal into the golden age of aviation

Arts

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

At Fitchburg Art Museum, a sense of lives being lived and shared

Fitchburg looks to the arts to jump-start its economy

Books

13 new thrillers to read right now

Author readings around Boston through April 12

Local bestsellers for the week ended March 30

Movies

Jason Momoa shines in ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Val Kilmer was a real genius

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Television

‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’ is the perfect show for the trivia-averse

Denis Arndt, prolific TV actor and Tony Award nominee, dies at 86

Amber Ruffin’s politics were always clear

music

The Used celebrate 25 years with a three night stand in Boston

Boston rock group the Remains, ‘America’s Lost Band,’ subject of new short film

Guster on joyfully protesting the Kennedy Center takeover from its stage

Theater/Dance

Boston Ballet announces 2025-2026 season

Unpacking family baggage in Udofia’s ‘Her Portmanteau’ at Central Square Theater

In ‘Night Side Songs,’ a moving exploration of illness

Health

More Americans can’t afford medical care, poll finds

Mass General Brigham said layoffs would largely spare front-line clinicians. Then the cuts came.

Physician assistants rally for bill to help them ease primary care crunch

Obituaries

John Thornton, a Texas-size leader in nonprofit journalism, dies at 59

Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Denis Arndt, prolific TV actor and Tony Award nominee, dies at 86