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Epstein file trove includes celebrity photos, redacted records - The US Justice Department released thousands of pages of pictures, phone records and notes from investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing new details about the late financier's relationships with prominent business leaders and politicians.

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Walmart and other US companies want to build a pipeline of skilled tradespeople -- The nation's largest retailer and private employer revamped its training program last year to increase the pipeline of maintenance technicians who do everything from repair equipment to electrical work at Walmart's distribution centers and stores — jobs that have become increasingly difficult to fill because of a shrinking labor pool.

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State lines up contracts to build big battery farms, led by one in Everett

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Apply to be on our 2026 list of New England's fastest-growing companies

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More US beef plants may close as cattle herds continue shrinking -- American beef plants are under threat as the number of cattle destined for their facilities stays far below historical levels, reflecting the smallest herd in more than half a century.

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Rubio says US can support Japan while working with China -- The US can maintain close ties with Japan while pursuing productive engagement with China, even as tensions rise between Asia's two largest economies, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers say Bondi's death penalty decision was tainted by conflict of interest -- Bondi was a partner at Ballard Partners before leading the Justice Department's charge to turn Mangione's federal prosecution into a capital case, creating a "profound conflict of interest" that violated his due process rights, his lawyers wrote in a court filing late Friday.

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CEO of 7-Eleven USA retires as company undergoes broader revamp -- US convenience store chain 7-Eleven said its chief executive officer will retire at the end of this month, as Japanese parent Seven & i Holdings Co. seeks a turnaround of the business.

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How to get meals, repairs, and rides to the airport without spending a dime

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Health insurance premiums just keep going up, worsening affordability crisis

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From Harvard to BU to Brown, New England schools are enrolling fewer new PhDs this year. Why?

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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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TECH POWER PLAYERS 50

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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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Explore the Top Places to Work 2025 list -- According to employee surveys, these 175 companies have the happiest workers in the state.

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See who took the No. 1 spot on the top largest companies list

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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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Listen to Globe Opinion's podcast, 'Say More with Shirley Leung'

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Reddit's help in finding Brown shooter a far cry from its role in Boston Marathon bombing manhunt

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Trump suspended the green card lottery after the Brown shooting. What does that mean?

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Trump administration formally says it will appeal Harvard funding case

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Authorities used license plate readers to find the Brown suspect's car. Some want them removed.

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Ben & Jerry's Foundation joins escalating legal fight against ice cream brand's corporate owners

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Trump gave an unusually partisan White House address. Should networks have given him the TV time?

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Amid crisis and criticism, Brown's president stays the course

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Tufts, UMass hospitals both face significant operating losses. How do they plan to do better with looming federal cuts?

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Canada and the US to launch formal talks to review their free trade agreement in mid-January

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What to know about Trump's order seeking to relax federal drug policies for marijuana

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Arthur T. Demoulas spars with board lawyer in final day of Market Basket trial

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Moderna gets funding for bird flu shot after HHS ends contract

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TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

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'Office-to-everything' conversions may finally pay off for downtown Boston

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BP names new boss after its CEO steps down

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