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Why Boston's new food delivery permits could hurt gig drivers, experts say - "There are lots of different potential outcomes that could come from what might otherwise seem to be a pretty straightforward policy intervention," said Jason Jackson, an urban planning professor at MIT.

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Warner Bros shareholders to vote on Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant -- Shareholders are expected to meet at 10 a.m. ET to vote on the deal, which is valued at nearly $111 billion, including debt, based on Warner's current outstanding shares.

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Kalshi fines and suspends three political candidates for betting on their races -- The candidates included an independent running for US Senate in Virginia, a former Republican congressional candidate in Texas, and a Democratic who is running for Congress in Minnesota.

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A robot is beating humans at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone. -- Advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile, as evidenced by one in Tokyo that plays table tennis.

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TALKING POINTS - Airline company Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as war squeezes fuel prices and supplies - Stories you may have missed from the world of business.

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls -- The standoff between the United States and Iran has effectively choked off nearly all exports through the strait — where 20 percent of the world's traded oil passes in peacetime — with no end in sight.

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How 'age tech' might help you grow old at home -- Industry experts say that age tech is making homes safer for older adults and is easing the minds of their caregivers, especially those who live far away or work outside the home.

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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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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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15 days ago

How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

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Jeni's Ice Creams hires CEO driven from Ben & Jerry's

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Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds

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GE Vernova soars as quarterly orders topped all of last year

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Lesley president to step down in June

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Roger Williams University president Ioannis Miaoulis to retire

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Wage growth lags inflation in N.H., where labor market has been 'cooling off' since post-pandemic rebound

13 hours ago

Tree House Brewing has designs on a new Boston location

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On the fancy end of Newbury Street, Chanel and Cartier storefronts sell for top dollar

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The MBTA has been hush-hush about its multi-billion dollar commuter rail contract. We finally got some answers.

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

14 hours 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

15 hours ago

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

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

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