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Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday's report will help illustrate trends. Thursday's report from the Labor Department on June job changes will provide some important clues on the health of the US economy.

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Cambridge scraps its most controversial proposed alcohol rule changes -- The Cambridge License Commission dropped plans to ban alcohol sales during the final hour before closing and require a 30-minute wait between drink orders.

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Condom maker relocates headquarters to historic Lynn dairy creamery -- Global Protection Corp., a sexual health and wellness company, recently relocated its headquarters from Boston's Seaport to the renovated building at 630 Lynnway.

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George and Martha honoring 250th — by handing out scratch tickets -- If you see someone who looks like George or Martha Washington at a local America 250th anniversary event, they just might have some money for you.

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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation -- The Fed typically combats inflation by raising borrowing costs.

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Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know. -- Along with the end of the Biden-era SAVE plan, the changes are expected to raise the cost of payments for millions of borrowers.

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Could Massachusetts become the first state to reverse marijuana legalization?

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UMass dorms will get a major upgrade in a deal with private industry

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A South Shore AI-generated news site put up a paywall. Hundreds of readers, including a police chief, opened their wallets.

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2026 TECH POWER PLAYERS

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Introducing the Boston Globe's 2026 Tech Power Players -- Founders, policy makers, and other leaders say innovation is alive and well as the region generates the most buzz it's seen in years.

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No. 1: GE Vernova's Scott Strazik

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Boston's tech scene is in its optimism era

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Columbia University has a new president. Again. This one plans to stay.

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Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort

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'Political targeting': Markey pushes back on SBA's decision to move workers out of Boston

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Egg producers will pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims

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Mass. hospital group CEO Steve Walsh to lead American Hospital Association

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Mass. poised to ban medical debt from being reported to credit agencies

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Can Celtics owner Bill Chisholm score a new arena?

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Market Basket named a top employer by US News & World Report

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