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Investigation underway after powerful explosion at East Providence plant bows walls, sends 13 to hospital - The explosion at the Aspen Aerogels Inc. plant injured 13 employees, at least three of whom underwent decontamination procedures at the scene, according to transmissions of first responders recorded by Broadcastify.

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Introducing New England's 50 fastest-growing companies for 2026

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Trump administration drops court fight to cap NIH payments for research overhead costs - The legal battle between the administration and the research community started when the National Institutes of Health abruptly announced it would cap payments for research overhead at 15 percent.

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Larry Edelman | Trendlines - Trump's America First dreams collide with economic reality - Tariffs, and now fallout from the war in the Middle East, have been counterproductive to the president's economic goals.

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Remember the iPod? It's making a quiet comeback. -- The iPod is undergoing a revival, with secondhand sales surging.

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Judge halts cannabis lottery that would pick R.I.'s first retailers since legalization -- A federal judge sided with three plaintiffs from Florida and California who challenged Rhode Island's residency requirement to own a pot shop

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'This definitely got my attention': Can two new trendy stores make one of Boston's oldest shopping hubs new again? -- The coinciding openings of two trendy retailers reflect an often-counted-out neighborhood learning to play to its strengths.

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VTDigger helped save local journalism in Vermont. Now it's fighting to stabilize after its own bad news.

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Faneuil Hall kickstarted downtown Boston once before. Can it do so again?

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The curious case of sepsis — and what may really be driving its skyrocketing cases in Mass.

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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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The state of Boston tech, at a glance

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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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Sign up for Power Play, a newsletter from Shirley Leung and Jon Chesto

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Sign up for Trendlines, a newsletter from Larry Edelman

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From highway to hotspot: Beer and café 'Pavilion' in Providence gears up for May opening

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Berklee College of Music embraced AI songwriting. Some students are pushing back.

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Almost homeless a decade ago, she's now CEO of a 145-year-old dairy company

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As mortgage rates soar again, the Greater Boston housing market slump may continue through spring

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'Everyone knows it's not going to be the same.' Mass. high court weighs challenge to $325 million White Stadium project.

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Jeff Shell steps down as president of Paramount

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'We don't have those resources anymore.' Wu's $4.9 billion budget proposal slashes many city grant programs.

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In an uncertain environment for corporate giving, Liberty Mutual Foundation launches $600 million endowment

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Blue-collar work has plateaued, narrowing options for young workers

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Amazon and US Postal Service reach new deal on deliveries after year of talks

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When will prices come down for gas, air travel, and strawberries?

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Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

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Brockton Hospital forced to use paper records after cyber incident: 'Yes, it's similar to The Pitt'

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Brown University settles with campus police chief, names former Providence police chief as head of public safety

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GM recalling more than 270,000 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in US due to rearview camera screen issue

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Oil plunges toward $90 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a cease-fire with Iran

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