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Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different.

President Trump's sweeping tariffs have sent global markets into a tailspin, while he argues that the US was founded on steep import taxes on goods from abroad.
World shares advance, led by 6 percent jump in Tokyo as markets calm somewhat after Trump’s tariff shocksFollow live updates on the Trump administration

How worried should you be about the stock market? Here are three things to consider.

Stock markets around the world have been plummeting since last Wednesday.
Should you buy a car right now? Will 401(k)s ever recover? We answer your tariff questions.

Supreme Court allows Trump to deport Venezuelans under wartime law, but only after judges’ review

Trump’s DHS revokes legal status for migrants who entered the US on Biden-era CBP One app

Community benefit or conflict? A neighborhood fund and a Boston city councilor’s role in it.
Records suggest Tania Fernandez Anderson played a role in creating the District 7 Community Fund, but the councilor said it's insulated from political interference.

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Winter rewind continues Tuesday with blustery cold air. Sunshine should break through early.

Gusty conditions will send wind chills below freezing when you head out in the morning. Central and Western Mass. will see wind chills drop into the teens.
Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2

Red Sox fall to Blue Jays; lose Connor Wong to a fractured hand

Wong left the game after the first inning with a left hand contusion and was diagnosed with a small fracture near his pinky finger

Trump administration revokes more than two dozen visas of students at Mass. schools

The cancellation of visas without warning has international students, higher education institutions, and political leaders on high alert.
Dartmouth doctoral student from China sues over termination of student immigration status

Vermont federal judge denies request to order ICE to release Tufts student on bail

Harvard to borrow $750 million after warning of funding threat

‘A very unpredictable moment’: With eye on Trump, Wu sends $4.8b city budget that prioritizes ‘fundamental services’

“What we are trying to do at this point in the budget process is to send over a solid, financially responsible plan that takes into account as much uncertainty as we possibly can," Wu said.

Still six jurors to go as none are chosen on fifth day of jury selection in Karen Read retrial
Sixteen jurors will ultimately be selected with four serving as alternates.

‘This is all about urgency’: Slamming Boston Mayor Wu, Kraft unveils plan to tackle Mass. and Cass, city’s opioid crisis

Boston mayoral candidate Josh Kraft on Monday announced his plans to tackle the city’s stubborn opioid and homelessness crises.

As trial begins, former R.I. high school coach used ‘fat tests’ to touch naked students, prosecutors say
During opening arguments, an attorney for Aaron Thomas, 57, maintained “at no point” did the former North Kingstown coach have a sexual intention behind the tests.

Three arrested for stealing over 300 pieces of mail, including checks, from Milton mailboxes

Three arrested in connection with 2024 Worcester double homicide

Johnny Gaudreau’s widow welcomes third child, seven months after NHL-Boston College hockey star’s death

Meredith Gaudreau announced on Monday the birth on April 1 of Carter Michael Gaudreau. “8lb 3 ounces, 20.5 - exact same as his daddy,” she wrote on Instagram. “He looks exactly like his daddy too.”

Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

The band said in a statement on its website Monday that he died from cancer but no additional details were provided.
Florida 65, Houston 63

Florida overcomes Houston’s stingy defense, rallies to win NCAA men’s basketball championship

It was the third national title for the Gators, who trailed by 12 points early in the second half, and their first since 2007.
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School officials in Fall River investigating cybersecurity breach to internal network

Officials do not believe any personal data for students or staff was breached when "suspicious" activity was detected on the internal system on Monday.

Worcester woman sentenced to 4 life sentences for intentionally setting fire that killed 4 in 2022

Yvonne Ngoiri admitted to intentionally and drunkenly setting the fire in a back stairwell of the property where she used to live, court records show.

Mike Kennealy, former economic secretary under Baker, launches Republican bid for governor

A Lexington Republican, Kennealy has been among a handful of potential GOP challengers eying a challenge of Governor Maura Healey, a first-term Democrat who said in February she will seek reelection.

Prince Harry appeals the loss of his UK security detail
Prince Harry lost his government-funded protection in February 2020 after he stepped down from his role as a working member of the royal family and moved to the US.

South Korea will hold a presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon’s successor
The announcement came days after the Constitutional Court removed President Yoon Suk Yeol over his ill-fated imposition of martial law in December.

Authorities searching for owner of a wedding ring found in Somerset coin machine
A date is inscribed on the band.

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In Netflix documentary, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reveals he attempted suicide during 2022 season

“Jarren’s decision to share his story is an act of courage that reaches far beyond baseball,” Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said in a statement provided by the team.

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Linda McMahon says the Education Department has failed students. Is it true? Here’s what the data show.
The department has been strikingly ineffective at reversing declining test scores over the last decade — but experts argue it still has its benefits.

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I went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped. Here’s what happened next.
Some former Karen Read super fans secretly think she’s guilty. And they’re afraid.

Culture & Lifestyle

In Lyric Stage’s ‘The Great Reveal,’ a cake whose main ingredient is identity

In their participatory performance, these artists invite small audiences into the felt memory of a historic house

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

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Cambridge’s new housing plan is deeply flawed

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From de-escalation to defiance: Judges must confront Trump’s constitutional overreach

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

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Metro

Forecast | Ken Mahan

Winter rewind continues Tuesday with blustery cold air. Sunshine should break through early.

Gusty conditions will send wind chills below freezing when you head out in the morning. Central and Western Mass. will see wind chills drop into the teens.

Trump administration revokes more than two dozen visas of students at Mass. schools

The cancellation of visas without warning has international students, higher education institutions, and political leaders on high alert.

Dartmouth doctoral student from China sues over abrupt termination of student immigration status

Attorneys from the ACLU of New Hampshire said Xiaotian Liu never participated in any protest and wasn’t given a reason for the change.

Johnny Gaudreau’s widow welcomes third child, seven months after NHL-Boston College hockey star’s death

Meredith Gaudreau announced on Monday the birth on April 1 of Carter Michael Gaudreau. “8lb 3 ounces, 20.5 - exact same as his daddy,” she wrote on Instagram. “He looks exactly like his daddy too.”

Sports

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE NOTEBOOK

In Westwood and Walpole, wonder twin girls’ lacrosse powers activated

Westwood sisters Charlotte and Emilie DeMaio, and Walpole's pair of Emily and Grace Hagan, have their teams battling for Division 2 supremacy.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE

Eastern Mass. girls’ lacrosse: Globe Players of the Week, April 1-6

Emma Connerty continued her prolific start for Notre Dame (Hingham), and players from Barnstable, Dighton-Rehoboth, Hull, Shawsheen, and St. Mary's also had stellar efforts.
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' LACROSSE

Globe Top 20 girls’ lacrosse poll: Sticking at No. 1 in rankings

Notre Dame (Hingham) put its power on full display in a clash with Wellesley on Monday.
COLLEGES

Judge wants range of issues addressed in $2.8 billion NCAA settlement before final approval

Florida 65, Houston 63

Florida overcomes Houston’s stingy defense, rallies to win NCAA men’s basketball championship

Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2

Red Sox fall to Blue Jays; lose Connor Wong to a fractured hand

Business

World shares advance, led by 6 percent jump in Tokyo as markets calm somewhat after Trump’s tariff shocks

The rebound for most regional markets followed a wild day on Wall Street, where stocks careened after Trump threatened to crank his double-digit tariffs higher.

Trump says no pause to tariffs as he targets China for retaliation

President Trump issued his warning on a day when the White House once again found itself on the defensive for its spiraling global trade war.

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose more tariffs

Trump says high tariffs may have prevented the Great Depression. History says different.

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Perspective

It starts by silencing the free speech of foreign students like Rümeysa Öztürk. It won’t end there.

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GLOBE MAGAZINE

The NBA’s hottest prospect is a 17-year-old from Maine. Meet Cooper Flagg.

metro

Aaron Thomas trial: Latest updates on the R.I. basketball coach accused of conducting naked ‘fat tests’ on teen athletes

Still six jurors to go as none are chosen on fifth day of jury selection in Karen Read retrial

Occasional rain and drizzle expected into the evening

sports

Five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods will design a par-3 municipal course and build a new learning center in Augusta

Two-time champion Bernhard Langer is ready to say auf wiedersehen to the Masters after four decades

What can Bruins fans look forward to? David Pastrnak as the team’s next captain.

business

BankFive chief executive is making waves on the South Coast

US stocks dip after careening through a manic day following Trump’s latest tariff threat

Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots

politics

Follow live updates on the Trump administration

Trump says no pause to tariffs as he targets China for retaliation

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ after Trump threatens to impose more tariffs

Nation

Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

Florida man faces execution for killing of woman on break from work at The Miami Herald

Trump administration aims to spend $45 billion to expand immigrant detention

World

South Korea will hold a presidential election June 3 to choose Yoon’s successor

A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station

Prince Harry appeals the loss of his UK security detail

opinion

Blacklists of campus activists send a chill

Trump turns his attention to Harvard

Ukraine wouldn’t be the first country, or the last, to accept an ugly peace

lifestyle

I went looking to see if any Karen Read supporters had secretly flipped. Here’s what happened next.

My friend is too picky

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

food & dining

If you’re worried about food tariffs, adopt a frugal mind-set and cook smarter

Free Ben & Jerry’s cone plus ABBA dance party, pre-Easter celebrations, and more

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

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.

If you go ... St. John, USVI

Arts

Marcia Marcus, painter rediscovered in her last decade, dies at 97

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

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

AMC to adapt ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ as a TV show

In Lyric Stage’s ‘The Great Reveal,’ a cake whose main ingredient is identity

Jay North, child star from ‘Dennis the Menace,’ dies at 73

music

Anne Bogart’s Boston Lyric Opera ‘Carousel’ spins in circles

Toad is hosting bands once more

‘That’s what music’s for.’ Why the Dropkick Murphys joined Boston’s anti-Trump demonstrations.

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

US may be reverting to a time when measles deaths were not very rare, experts warn

Three Boston-area researchers win Breakthrough Prizes, the ‘Oscars of Science’

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

Obituaries

Jeremiah Ostriker, who plumbed dark forces that shape universe, dies at 87

Marcia Marcus, painter rediscovered in her last decade, dies at 97

Edward Countryman, student of the American Revolution, dies at 80