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24 days ago

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems - Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection, and SpaceX will provide their resources using classified systems.

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Trump says he'll place 25 percent tariff on autos from EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal -- The tariffs hit at a moment when the Iran war has crushed the world economy with expectations of slower growth and higher inflation.

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Trump says he's still considering a taxpayer-funded deal to bail out Spirit Airlines -- The president said he would like to save jobs at the airline and his administration gave Spirit "a final proposal."

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Top Places to Work deadline extended -- The deadline to nominate companies for the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work rankings has been extended until June 12.

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Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down, according to multiple reports -- A Spirit spokesperson declined to comment, but said that the airline was operating normally.

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Boston University names Vertex CEO as 2026 commencement speaker -- Reshma Kewalramani, the first female CEO of a large biotech company, was named one of TIME's 2026 Women of the Year.

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Larry Edelman - Massachusetts hiring rebounded in March, new data show - Payrolls rose by 6,800 after falling by 7,100 jobs in February, according to federal data released Friday by the Healey administration.

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Your next roommate might be over 50. Here's why older people are increasingly sharing homes.

7 days ago

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

18 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.

22 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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24 days ago

Gas prices in Massachusetts now average $4.23 per gallon after sharp rise this week

53 minutes ago

GBH to merge with Springfield-based New England Public Media

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Bessent wants Americans to avoid easy-money traps and invest in financial literacy

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Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline

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Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades

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Alphabet, Amazon outpace Meta in AI during earnings bonanza

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US economy grew 2 percent in early 2026 even as war in Iran began to hit energy prices

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Northeastern's merger with NYC college finally nears finish line

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