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Massachusetts ERs have a problem with mental heath 'boarding,' study finds -- Such long waits are expensive and unhelpful for patients experiencing psychiatric crises, in addition to tying up in-demand hospital beds, the report said.

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Executive Council narrowly approves $21.6m plan to streamline N.H. community mental health centers - The last major component of New Hampshire's overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements is coming before the state's five executive councilors for their discussion and potential approval.

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Record-high passenger wait times at airports, but no deal yet on the 40th day of the shutdown -- The Department of Homeland Security has gone without routine funding since mid-February.

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Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial -- After more than 40 hours of deliberation across nine days, California jurors decided Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design or operation of their platforms.

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BOLD TYPES - CEO at Horizons for Homeless Children stepping down after 10 years - Among other accomplishments, Kate Barrand presided over the construction of the nonprofit's new home in Roxbury.

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Boston to curb insurance coverage of GLP-1s, other drugs for city employees -- The city announced it reached an agreement with the Public Employee Committee, which represents unionized city employees and retirees, to roll back coverage of GLP-1 medications.

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

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'We need to hit the brakes': Plummeting pot prices are tanking the Massachusetts marijuana industry

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Everyone thinks they're addicted to their phones — but these people really are

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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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Have a consumer problem? The Globe's Fine Print columnist wants to help.

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Listen to Globe Opinion's podcast, 'Say More with Shirley Leung'

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Can you spot a deepfake X-ray? Neither can your radiologist.

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Judge won't dismiss ACLU lawsuit claiming Brown University is subject to R.I. public records law

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CVS reaches FTC settlement over insulin pricing practices

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Mass General Brigham Home Care clinicians call for union contract to improve patient safety

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'Lack of compassion': Air Canada CEO rebuked by Carney over English video on crash

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The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat

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BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin its new director-general as it faces a feud with Trump

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TSA officers share how they're scraping by without pay

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High oil and gas prices could outlast Trump's war with Iran

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This project was set to build 21 buildings along Dorchester Bay. Now it's stalled and owners are selling part of the site.

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'A complete reset.' After brouhaha, state outlines how it will overhaul bidding on Mass. Pike rest stops.

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How does gasoline get to New England?

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As New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children, social media firms await more legal decisions

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OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its AI video generator

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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

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Warren requests information from MrBeast about crypto and children

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