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Trump meets with oil executives at the White House on Friday, seeking investments in Venezuela - Since the raid to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, Trump has quickly pivoted to portraying the move as an economic opportunity for the US.

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Market Basket is No. 2 supermarket chain in industry ranking, for second straight year -- Retail analysis firm Dunnhumby released its annual ranking of US supermarket chains this week, based on customer surveys and financial performance.

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Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4% -- Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, nearly unchanged from a downwardly revised figure of 56,000 in November, the Labor Department said.

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After whiplash on federal research funding, how much less did Massachusetts receive in 2025? The decline was far smaller than many in the state's scientific ecosystem had feared.

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HIAWATHA BRAY | TECH LAB -- Paying more for a computer? Blame it on AI. -- The AI boom is driving a shortage of computer memory chips, which will lead to higher prices for PCs and smartphones in 2026.

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THE FINE PRINT -- Property tax bills are coming in hot. Should you file for an abatement? -- The deadline for filing a challenge to the taxes you owe for your house or condo is Feb. 2 in most cities and towns.

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'A little bit more certainty': After shaky years, Mass. life science companies find glimmers of hope

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Universities are in the spotlight. So what is it like in a UMass politics class right now?

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Families are leaving Boston. What is Boston's millennial mom mayor doing about that?

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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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TECH POWER PLAYERS 50

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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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Hiring likely stayed modest in December, capping a year of weak job growth

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After a mass shooting, should schools like Brown University demolish the site of violence?

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Trump says he wants government to buy $200b in mortgage bonds in a push to bring down mortgage rates

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Boston nightclub's license reinstated after death of woman, but ordered to submit safety plan

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Early birds can begin filing their taxes on Jan. 26 this year

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US trade deficit fell to lowest level since 2009 as tariffs reshape trade

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Gmail adds new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant

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The first Friday, explained: Why the jobs report is more important than ever this year

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GBH to launch 'The Curiosity Desk' radio show as 'Boston Public Radio' returns to two hours

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Mass. marijuana repeal initiative faces new challenge as opponents allege fraud

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Mass General Brigham to take over insurer Fallon Health

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How viral photos of Maduro's capture put a Maine apparel company in the spotlight

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Health to review test results, diets

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John Barros emerges as top choice to head Mass. Convention Center Authority

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A perfectly timed bet on Maduro's fall draws scrutiny of prediction markets

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