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Boston police warn law enforcement action ‘imminent’ at Emerson College

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At Emerson on Wednesday morning, students had formed a human barricade, two to three rows deep, blocking both ends of the alley.

Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for canceled flights

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The goal is to make it easier for people to get money back and to make refund policies more consistent from one airline to the next.

Biogen stock climbs on strong Alzheimer’s drug sales

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The Cambridge firm on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit that exceeded estimates as it cut costs and sales of its closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, surpassed expectations.

What to do when someone overshares details on a first date

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For some, it can raise red flags about revealing personal information.

Artists and fans mark Bandcamp Fridays on their calendars

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The impact of Bandcamp Fridays isn’t as palpable as it was during the pandemic, but even a trickle of extra money can help fund merch restocks, studio time, and tours.

Game 25: Red Sox at Guardians lineups and notes

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Rafael Devers is set to return Wednesday, and Cooper Criswell will be on the mound.

A far cry from the buffets of old: Cruises are catering to foodies

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Major cruise lines have responded in a big way to the demands of a more discerning and food-wise clientele, offering celebrity chef tie-ins, cooking classes, local market excursions, specialty restaurants, and a variety of healthy options.

Liana Finck on reading when you can’t sit still

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The New Yorker cartoonist has found that audiobooks keep her on track.

Après le rave, c’est moi? Geoffrey Mak examines his pursuit of social status and identity in ‘Mean Boys’

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A book of essays by a critic and style expert has its limits as a chronicle of self-reflection.

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Jury selection for Karen Read trial resumed Wednesday

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Opening statements are tentatively scheduled for Monday. The trial’s expected to last several weeks.

Transportation secretary becomes a household name, but not in a good way

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Monica Tibbits-Nutt starts a fire over tolls on the border.

Supreme Court considers whether states can ban abortions during medical emergencies

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Justices on the high court’s liberal minority raised sharp questions about whether Idaho’s law is putting women’s health at risk.

Amy Tan, author of ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ logs her obsession with birds in a new avian book of days

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‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ follows the life-or-death struggles of the novelist’s feathered friends

To get a read on Eliot Wolf’s team-building approach, we checked his father’s book

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Ron Wolf wrote "The Packer Way" about restoring that franchise, and his son gives indications that he is following the same blueprint.

Diaper spa owner fined $10k by N.H. Board of Medicine

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The fine is for advertising the highly unusual business as a “physician-run” salon in Atkinson, N.H.

Biden signs a $95 billion war aid measure with assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

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The announcement marks an end to long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress over urgently needed assistance for Ukraine.

Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters following encampment arrests

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is making a trip to Columbia on Wednesday to visit with Jewish students and address antisemitism on college campuses.

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As protests on college campuses spread, Harvard Yard quieter than usual

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In addition to closing Harvard Yard, the college this week suspended the leading pro-Palestinian student group on campus

Quick-moving storms will bring scattered showers today, another shot of cold night air

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It'll be a very chilly evening, perhaps the coldest night of the month for Boston.

Heat’s Caleb Martin responds to accusations of dirty foul against Jayson Tatum

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Martin knows he'll likely hear plenty from the TD Garden crowd on Wednesday in Game 2 of the first-round series.

In 1989, Dukakis declared April 24 New Kids on the Block Day. Here’s how the band is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

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Wednesday marks the 35th anniversary of the honorary day, which the band and its legion of fans have turned into an annual celebration of all things NKOTB.

Home of the Week pick is near an orchard and pretty to its core

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Berlin property has four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a farmer’s porch, a surprisingly open layout, and the polish only contractor-artist owners can give it.

Katharine McPhee on gummy bears, Kris Jenner, and what travel has taught her about perspective

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We caught up with the singer, songwriter, and actress to talk about all things travel.

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Bruins at Maple Leafs, Game 3 preview: Signs point to Jeremy Swayman back in net for Boston

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As the series shifts to Toronto, can we expect coach Jim Montgomery to keep up with his goalie rotation?

Calling Elizabeth Warren a ‘non-performing asset,’ Quincy city councilor Ian Cain enters US Senate race

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The first Black and openly gay City Council president in Quincy’s history, Cain is making a generational pitch in his long-shot candidacy against Warren, who is 30 years his senior.

Photos: Relive New Kids on the Block’s early days in Boston

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Take a trip down memory lane with some of the best Globe staff photos from NKOTB’s early years in Boston and New England.

Forget serious — I want to be burned by desire

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I’m not interested in a relationship now. So how do I meet men who feel the same?

‘I could just see the relief.’ In visit with Zelensky in Ukraine, Representative Keating touts bipartisan US support for military aid.

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The Bourne Democrat is one of Ukraine’s strongest congressional supporters and has been pushing to secure more money for ammunition and weapons for its depleted military.

Providence, a state representative, and a messy 19-year tax sale battle

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“It only took four mayors and 19 years, but I refused to give up,” state Representative Gregory Costantino said this week.