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Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration - "It is impossible for others to pass through the Strait of Hormuz while we cannot," Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the US said.

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Trump administration warms to IMF and World Bank, in rare nod to global bodies -- Other multilateral institutions, including the NATO remain targets for President Trump's slashing social media posts.

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Business groups resist anti-immigrant bills cheered by the White House -- Many of the bills share common goals and similar texts, and they reflect the immigration enforcement priorities of the Trump administration.

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The state is finally renovating the Hynes Convention Center. Take a look inside. -- Former governor Charlie Baker wanted to sell the Back Bay facility. Now, Governor Healey is pouring money into it.

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An energy blockade on Cuba pulls the plug on Havana's legendary nightlife -- Under the weight of an oil embargo imposed by President Trump, and the most severe economic crisis in decades, the city's nightlife has gone quiet.

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US backs South African rare earths project despite diplomatic tensions -- The Trump administration said this year it will deploy nearly $12 billion to create its own strategic reserve.

7 hours ago

Four Boston-area researchers honored with 2026 Breakthrough Prize, the 'Oscars of Science' -- Boston researchers were honored for their work from physics to cosmology to gene editing.

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It's been 20 years since Romneycare sparked near-universal health insurance coverage in Mass. Now, that status is under threat.

5 days 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.

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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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11 days ago

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

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Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz over US blockade and fires on ships

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Business leaders discuss how to tackle health care costs. It won't be easy.

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Providence lawmakers, looking to cash in on the World Cup, consider letting bars stay open all night

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Pilot says Hawaii tour helicopter vibrated and spun before crash killed 3

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Federal court temporarily freezes Nexstar's merger with Tegna

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US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial

14 hours ago

American Airlines says it won't merge with United

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Padres are nearing a whopping sale for nearly $4 billion, AP source says

1 day ago

Obesity drugmaker Kailera soars 63% after $625 million IPO

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Supreme Court hands win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in Louisiana

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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

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A Mass. youth soccer club says it sent $450,000 to a company for a European trip. Now it's allegedly ghosting them.

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Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10 billion lawsuit

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Massachusetts employers cut jobs in February, ending a four-month hiring streak

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