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New England colleges had a rough year in 2025. But not their endowments. The endowments at 55 New England schools grew more than 10 percent last year amid strong gains by stock markets.

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Shirley Leung - Marty Walsh says homeless people dying outside South Station is a 'disgrace.' No one in power wants to own the problem. Ten years ago, a "gentleman's agreement" allowed people with nowhere to go on frigid winter nights to sleep in South Station. It's time to make that agreement formal.

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In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China - The concern comes as the Trump administration seeks to assert dominance over the Western Hemisphere, where China has long built influence.

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Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC -- The hearing will review all 50 of the NTSB's recommendations to prevent another midair collision like that of Jan. 29, 2025.

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UMass Memorial Marlborough set to reopen after heating, water issues forced evacuation of 70 patients -- All inpatient services are set to resume normal operations Thursday morning, hospital officials said in a statement.

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CHESTO MEANS BUSINESS - A new Celtics arena in South Boston? Convention center execs discussed it. After last year's sale of the Celtics was completed, MCCA executives discussed a scenario in which a new basketball arena could be built in the Seaport.

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It's tax prep time. Here's what you need to know about filing this year.

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iRobot went from a pioneer in home automation to a bankruptcy fire sale. Here's how it happened.

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At Massachusetts stores, the demise of the penny is adding up to one big headache

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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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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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A popular Providence restaurant canceled reservations, cut staff, and abruptly shut down. What happened?

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Battle over cancer clinicians: Brigham plans to dismiss Dana-Farber staff, but offers them jobs

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Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

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Kraft Heinz reverses course on company split as sales continue to slide

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State approves bid to meet Boston-area demand for endoscopy procedures

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Jim Koch sees another departure in Boston Beer's C-suite

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FDA officials defend decision to not review Moderna's new flu vaccine

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City councilor proposes banning delivery app drivers from using e-bikes or mopeds

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Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025

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A million US jobs disappeared overnight. What happened?

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Trump administration briefly closes El Paso airspace and blames Mexican cartel drones

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More New Englanders are ditching takeout. Here's why.

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US stocks wobble after feeling both the upside and downside of a strong jobs report

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Spectrum News acquires NECN from NBCUniversal

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Kraft Heinz pauses plans to split into 2 companies, says its problems are 'fixable'

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Historic Merchants Bank building in downtown Providence hits the market

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