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Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds - "I think all signs point to the effectiveness of 988," said Michael Liu, a researcher on the study and resident physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

16 minutes ago

GE Vernova soars as quarterly orders topped all of last year -- Rising power demand from data centers, new factories, and the overall electrification of the economy has given a big boost to all companies in the power space.

16 minutes ago

Lesley president to step down in June -- It is not yet clear when a search for the next leader of the Cambridge college — a leader in teaching, therapy, and arts education — will begin.

24 minutes ago

RI BUSINESS - Roger Williams University president Ioannis Miaoulis to retire - "I believe it is best for my well-being and, just as importantly, best for the university," said Miaoulis, who has served in the position for seven years.

8 hours ago

Tree House Brewing has designs on a new Boston location -- A spokesperson for the state alcohol commission said license applications for Tree House are still being processed and have yet to be approved.

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On the fancy end of Newbury Street, Chanel and Cartier storefronts sell for top dollar -- The pair of stores fetched a combined $113.5 million, a sign of strength for high-end retail.

4 hours ago

CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS - The MBTA has been hush-hush about its multi-billion dollar commuter rail contract. We finally got some answers. It's shaping up to be the biggest state contract in Massachusetts in, like, forever. But the T has been reluctant to release information about the parameters and bidders.

2 hours ago

It's been 20 years since Romneycare sparked near-universal health insurance coverage in Mass. Now, that status is under threat.

9 days ago

Students at Berklee College of Music pay up to $85,000 to attend. Some say the school's AI classes are a waste of money.

13 days ago

VTDigger helped save local journalism in Vermont. Now it's fighting to stabilize after its own bad news.

20 days ago

Pierre Terjanian is leading the MFA into a new era -- Globe reporter Janelle Nanos sits down with leaders in the city's business community to talk career paths, accomplishments, and visions for Boston's future.

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10 months ago

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15 days ago

'There's just a gigantic amount of people that need to be made fun of': The Onion CEO is excited to take over Infowars

16 minutes ago

A pro-Palestinian UMass lecturer was a finalist for a professorship. Then suddenly, he wasn't.

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Despite high housing costs, Boston area ranks among top destinations for young professionals, report finds

1 hour ago

Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects

7 hours ago

Baggage fees are up. Here's how to avoid them.

7 hours ago

Apple bets new CEO John Ternus will bring back Jobs-era decisiveness

8 hours ago

Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

12 hours ago

On the picket lines at Harvard, graduate students launch strike with leaflets — and lots of doughnuts

12 hours ago

Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

17 hours ago

Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims attend in person

23 hours ago

Two hurt in stabbing at Haverhill hummus plant, police say

23 hours ago

Senator Warren spars with Fed chair nominee in hearing over undisclosed investments, 2020 election response

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Standoff over Federal Reserve chair creates uncertainty amid difficult economic conditions

1 day ago

Michelle Wu does listen. Here's who has the mayor's ear.

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Inside Alex Cooper's Unwell: Tears, screaming, and employees looking for the exit

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