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Europe's central bank raises rates to fight inflation from Iran war, the Fed to decide next week for US - The European Central Bank on Thursday became the first major central bank to raise interest rates in response to the Iran war as policymakers around the world including new US.

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Parking, extra staffing, and lobster rolls: Foxborough businesses brace for uncertain World Cup crowds -- Restaurants and hotels are beefing up staffing, revising menus, and introducing special packages to entice soccer fans.

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Tell us: How do you feel about rent control? -- This November, Massachusetts voters may be faced with a ballot question that could impose a statewide cap on annual rent increases. The Globe wants to hear your thoughts.

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World Cup - Robert Kraft helped bring the World Cup to North America. Will this time be different? This time around, the worry isn't so much that New England would be left out of the World Cup party as that the region has forgotten how to throw one.

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Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort -- A new regulator, the Digital Safety Commission of Canada, would be created under the plan.

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In latest anti-ICE protest, faith group withdraws $2 million from Citizens Bank -- Greater Boston Interfaith Organization and many of its member congregations collectively hold over $20 million in Citizens accounts.

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Boston still runs on Dunkin'. But a new coffee culture is taking hold.

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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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US households, businesses stung by higher energy prices that have pushed inflation above 4%

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How Franklin Cummings Tech president Aisha Francis is transforming the vocational school

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Hollywood directors reach tentative four-year deal with studios and streamers

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