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SBIR program is reupped with Trump's signature, after six months of closure - President Trump signed a bill that would revive the federal Small Business Innovation Research program for five years, reopening the spigot for companies to access research grants and contracts.1 hour ago
Feds give New England utilities an extra year to repay $1.5 billion -- This week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission agreed to give about a dozen electric utilities until May 20, 2027, to calculate and distribute overpayments to their customers.1 hour ago
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues -- The civil case, initially led by the US federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition — by blocking venues from using multiple ticket sellers, for example.1 hour ago
Americans are getting more money in their tax refunds this year -- The average refund for the almost 100 million households who had already filed their returns as of April 3 was $3,462, more than 10 percent above last year's average of $3,116 for similarly early filers.3 hours ago
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures -- The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections.6 hours ago
This Boston neighborhood is seeing the biggest Airbnb surge ahead of the World Cup -- To encourage participation, the company is offering a $750 financial incentive to new hosts in World Cup cities.4 hours ago
BBC will cut up to 2,000 jobs to reduce costs by about 10% -- The layoffs announced during a call with staff are the biggest in more than a decade at the UK national broadcaster.4 hours 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.6 days ago
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Rent control is on track to reach the November ballot. A dozen Mass. mayors say it would worsen the housing crisis.1 hour ago
Two of Rhode Island's public colleges now want to arm campus police1 hour ago
Brown University plans permanent campus memorial to honor students killed in shooting3 hours ago
Maine lawmakers pass nation's first statewide ban on large data centers3 hours ago
EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry4 hours ago
Boston law firm taking on Trump just landed the former ambassador to Hungary5 hours ago
Boston's first recreational cannabis shop abruptly closes after six years1 hour ago
Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls6 hours ago
For the first time, startups in Texas raised more VC money than those in Massachusetts6 hours ago
Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altman's home says he was in midst of 'mental health crisis'7 hours ago
Democrats seek to overturn Trump's new rules for student loan forgiveness7 hours ago
'Heartbreaking reality': Hampshire College announces transition to closure1 day ago
Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying1 day ago
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year13 hours ago
Ben & Jerry's co-founder wants the company to be independent once more18 hours ago
