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Visits to Boston Harbor took a big hit after the pandemic - The nonprofit group Boston Harbor Now disclosed new numbers this week, based on cell phone data captured over four years along the waterfront.

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Boston Fed president signals current rates 'appropriate for now' -- The labor market, added Susan Collins, appeared to be cooling, but not rapidly.

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Amtrak rail sets record with more than 34 million riders in 2025 -- Amtrak's ridership broke records this year after the national railroad introduced new routes across the US and upgraded several cars to expand capacity.

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A Chicago street vendor couple has a defiant response to immigration arrests: Stick to the routine -- Ofelia Herrera and Rafael Hernandez have refused to change their routines during an immigration enforcement blitz in Chicago that has caused many without legal status to stay home since it began in early September.

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South Weymouth housing construction can resume next year thanks to new legislation -- Construction could resume at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station now that the Mass. Legislature has approved updated guidelines for the 1,400-acre property.

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R.I. home sales dropped during the government shutdown, but prices continue to rise -- Sales could rebound during the holiday season, typically a slow time.

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A sprawling Southie real estate project, a state senator's brother, and $143 million in lawsuits

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One for the books: Boston bindery turns 125

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She was lonely and depressed. Her 'beautiful little AI family' changed everything.

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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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Explore the 2025 Tech Power Players list -- The Globe's fourth annual list of the most influential people in tech shows an innovation scene ready for a comeback.

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Can Boston's innovation scene get its mojo back?

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The state of Boston tech, at a glance

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Waltham's Moody Street wrestles with its future -- The changing face of Greater Boston neighborhoods.

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Track grocery prices in Mass. and across the United States

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Explore rent estimates and trends all over Eastern Mass.

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Why nearly 15,000 Bostonians live in 'pharmacy deserts'

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Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

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Former MIT scientist funded by Epstein made racist and sexist claims in private emails

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Trump steps up attacks on ABC and Jimmy Kimmel, says network should 'get the bum off the air'

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As consumers focus on low prices, Walmart's sales rise

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Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company

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More than 12 percent of Mass. residents have medical debt, and the number 'will only grow' amid federal cuts

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Starbucks union says 30 more US stores are joining week-old strike

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Job gains disguise weakness beyond service industries

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Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise

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Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules

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Centurion warns R.I.: Seeking an alternative buyer undermines deal to purchase Prospect's hospitals, spooks lenders

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Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

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Mass. teachers missed nearly 12 school days on average last year, data shows

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Emails have ended many careers. Will Larry Summers' be one of them?

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They said they were asked to sign petitions for housing or safer streets. It was really to end recreational weed sales.

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With Larry Summers sidelined, former UK prime minister Tony Blair gives guest lecture in his class

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Moderna gets breathing room with $1.5 billion loan from Ares

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