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On housing and energy, Healey’s big plans collide with local resistance
The governor is facing blowback from town officials on some of her top priorities, which could imperil their progress in the Legislature.
Moderna’s COVID vaccine sales plunge, as analysts debate future of once-hot company
The decline in sales illustrates waning demand for protection from the virus that caused the pandemic.
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LastPass completes spinoff from GoTo
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Judge deciding Google’s fate described as smart, careful
Judge Amit P. Mehta’s ruling in the case is likely to set a precedent for a series of US antitrust cases that are already in the pipeline against companies including Amazon, Apple, and Meta.
Trump Media skeptics who get shares to short face uphill battle
Shares of Donald Trump’s media startup are one of the most expensive to bet against in the United States.
Boston robotaxi firm Motional gets $475 million boost from Hyundai
The investment comes at a time when the autonomous vehicle industry has been struggling to advance the technology and raise additional capital.
Financial watchdog: Before hiking commercial taxes, Boston should look to cut spending
“Now may not be the time to further burden business property owners,” the Boston Municipal Research Bureau cautions in a new report.
Number of Americans applying for jobless claims remains historically low
Massachusetts reported 4,752 “advance” initial claims for unemployment insurance last week.
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At The Engine Accelerator, Emily Knight helps bring world-changing ‘tough tech’ out of the lab
The president of the Kendall Square incubator supports breakthrough businesses working on world-changing ideas like commercial fusion and solutions to climate change.
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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
It marks Microsoft's single largest investment in Malaysia, as the tech giant seeks to bolster support for AI development in the region and worldwide.
Boomerangs thrift stores to close in Jamaica Plain, South End, and Central Square
The main financial strain the company faced was the expense of the Dedham warehouse where it stored excess inventory, which cost $820,000 a year between rent, maintenance, staff salaries, and benefits.
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Healey signs law making cocktails-to-go permanent
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‘It’s absolute chaos’: Brigham nurses among Boston workers rallying for International Workers’ Day
Several workers groups rallied in Boston on Wednesday including hotel employees, teachers, and Uber and Lyft drivers.
House health care bill aims to contain costs, set rules to prevent another Steward crisis
Wide-ranging legislation would require licensed hospitals to own their real estate and increase financial reporting requirements.